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North Star Machines À Piastres
Bar/Pub

North Star Machines À Piastres

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.8$
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North Star Machines À Piastres Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
Pub FoodGreat selection of beersGreat selection of cocktailsPub
PLAY PINBALL. DRINK. Play lovingly maintained games from the 1950's to the 1980's. Eat and drink from a carefully curated menu.

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Review Summary

North Star Machines À Piastres earns praise for a welcoming retro arcade vibe, a cozy bar scene, and a broad selection of craft beers and cocktails paired with a well maintained lineup of pinball and arcade machines. Reviews note machines ranging from vintage to modern, unlimited play on weekends, and regular freeplay events such as Sundays and Mondays, plus a monthly tournament that welcomes beginners. The staff and owners are repeatedly described as friendly and knowledgeable, with a visible care for keeping the machines in top condition and a welcoming atmosphere that feels like a close knit community. The venue works well for either groups or solo visitors who want to relax, socialize, and rack up high scores while enjoying drinks, with many complimenting the quality of drinks, the cleanliness of the machines, and the fun of the photo booth. Occasional comments mention that play can be pricey on some machines and one quirky misadvertised bathroom detail, but these are among a few notes in otherwise overwhelmingly positive experiences.
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Good Portuguese food. Can get a bit rowdy when some get drunk sitting at the bar.

Mar 26, 2024
on Google

Lovely little gem of an arcade bar up some unassuming stairs. Nice drinks menu, many pinball machines, couple of videogames, a mechanical Pong, & a photo booth!

Feb 27, 2024
on Google
5.0

Favourite bar in Montreal, with the incomparable DJ Trevor Risk on Friday nights. Recommend Mr. Brown on tap. Owners Shannon & Bruno are two of the loveliest people on the planet.

Jan 14, 2024
on Google

Great spot to spend an evening! After one visit .. I had to go back just days later. Affordable, fun, & welcoming atmosphere for all. Bathrooms are gender neutral with handwash stations outside of them which was fantastic. Owner was kind & friendly, bar staff was spot on. Pinball was prime ! One of the few places left with a photo booth also!

Nov 8, 2023
on Google

great little bar & pinball joint . some newer machines, some older more retro 20$ got us 25 tokens. some 2 player machines also . great spot to kill some time . The pong machine was my favorite unfortunately the photo booth was out of service so we had to take our own pictures . highly recommend a stop at North Star on a walk through the city .

Sep 10, 2023
on Google