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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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Really loved this spot nothing like this in NYC go on a weekend for unlimited play. Just avoid the Photo Booth as it get photos very quickly & is old

Jan 3, 2026
on Google

I've been going to this bar for the past year & I can't believe I haven't reviewed it yet. The pinball games rotate on a regular basis & if you go during Freeplay events (usually every Sunday & Monday) you get the *best* bang for your buck for vintage pinball gaming in montreal. If you're looking for a retro pinball arcade vibe, Northstar will not steer you wrong. They have a wide selection of games, ranging from vintage to modern eras, with stern pinball machines if that's of any interest for you pinheads :) The first Wednesday of every month is tournament day with beginners being more than welcome! They also have a nice photo booth. The owners are by far one of the friendliest, most accommodating people I have ever met. They truly have gone above & beyond to create a welcoming & accepting atmosphere with a close knit community that's a rare gem to find in Montreal nowadays. The bartenders are all very knowledgeable & will also create the most amazing cocktails & mixed drinks. I would name names but truthfully every single person that works here deserves an individual shoutout & I hope if you go here you find as much enjoyment as I have. I love this bar. Support a local business & the local pinball scene of Montreal & hopefully Ill see you around on a Freeplay day!

Dec 1, 2025
on Google

has the coolest vintage photo booth for 10$

Mar 10, 2025
on Google
5.0

Best place for pinball in Montreal, & the best photo booth. I have only been going for a year, but they move in & out machines, sad to see Dialed In leave, but the new Big Lebowski & Godzilla, ooo & rick & Morty, & the skateboarding machines are great. & now there's a crane game. Also, never saw the Dolly Parton machine irl, they have that, amaaaazing

May 12, 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

These kinds of places are so hard to come by these days. They even have big buck hunter & an old fashioned Photo Booth! Will definitely be coming back :)

Jan 16, 2024
on Google
4.0

They've got Fleuri cidre on tap & every sort of pinball you could want. & a Photo Booth A great place to go out with friends, plus fun to encounter the Pin Ball People (who will want to chat with you about technique & history).

Dec 5, 2023
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