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.
It's the ultimate destination for pinball & drinks. Bruno, the bartender, is welcoming & great company. They offer a superb selection of machines & reasonably priced drinks. I'd definitely return whenever I'm in town. 10/10 recommend!
A really cool pinball arcade! Tokens are 1 per 1$ but if you spend $20 at once, you get 25. Most games are 1-2 tokens, & they have a pretty solid selection, as well as a well stocked bar. It's a great atmosphere altogether!
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
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!
Pour les Nostalgiques des bonnes vieilles pinballs... ne cherchez plus, voici l'Eldorado! Véritable''Musée'' du pinball, cela vaut le détour pour tout amateur de pinball. Une dizaine de pinball, dont quelques unes vraiment''rétro''. Ambiance relax, avec juke box. Bon choix de bière, à un prix un peu élevé pour la bière en bouteille, mais la présence de pinball compense aisément. Mon seul Hic, c'est que ce n'est PAS les meilleurs pinballs sur le marché qui sont disponible, seulement quelques machines sont vraiment intéressantes... Mais ça vaut tout de même le détour... ;0)
