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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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Reviews for North Star Machines À Piastres

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*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

North Star Machines À Piastres stands out with a fun retro vibe, a wide range of well maintained pinball machines and arcade games, and a solid craft beer selection alongside friendly staff. Reviews highlight the welcoming atmosphere, the mix of vintage and modern machines, and regular events such as freeplay on Sundays and Mondays and a beginners friendly tournament on the first Wednesday. The bartenders are praised for knowledge and craft cocktails, and the owners are described as warm and attentive, helping to build a close knit community. On the downside, per game prices are noted as high, the option to win games by scoring highly is missed by some, and the sound level from the machines can be a bit low. Food options are considered limited by a few, while the photo booth is seen as a mixed feature. Overall the venue is viewed as a standout in Montreal for pinball enthusiasts and a relaxed spot to hang out with friends, with pristine machines and a welcoming vibe.
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My partner & I are visiting Montreal for the week & decided to give this spot a try late night.
What a great spot! For a smaller bar, they had a great variety of arcade games & even an old school Photo Booth. Bruno was welcoming & gave us great recommendations of which craft beers to try. He even wrote down a few more places to check out because we are craft beer lovers & work in the industry. A fun spot to check out!

Mar 19, 2026
on Google

Nice find from our group. Has a nice selection of arcade games. Good craft beers to choose from.

Dec 27, 2025
on Google

One of my all-time favourite spots in Montreal. The cozy vibe makes it easy to just relax & enjoy the games; the last time I was there the cute girl behind the bar made me a delicious cocktail. Go with friends & have some beers, or go by yourself, play a few rounds of pinball on an immaculately maintained machine, & then slip away into the night feeling like you know one of the city's coolest secrets.

Aug 3, 2025
on Google

This place is DOPE! The machines are insane & in great condition-- Metallica, Dolly Parton, Stranger Things, Godzilla. They have a pong table & boomerang air hockey table, too. One of the owners, Bruno, was working behind the bar when I was there. He's an excellent bartender, so don't think you only need to order well drinks & beer (which is what I'm accustomed to at an arcade bar).

Feb 11, 2025
on Google
5.0

Propriétaire vraiment sympathique !! Nice local beers

Aug 27, 2024
on Google
5.0

Knowledgeable & friendly staff with a great selection of classic beers, local products, & in-house cocktails! Plus a great lineup of well-maintained vintage & modern pinball machines. Awesome spot for pinball fans & non-pinball fans alike! Worth a detour :)

Dec 4, 2023
on Google

Had some beer, played some pinball

Sep 26, 2023
on Google