North Star Machines À Piastres is described as a welcoming retro arcade bar with a cozy vibe and an atmosphere that makes it easy to relax and have fun with friends. The selection spans vintage and modern machines and the pinball focus is a big draw alongside a broad range of arcade games, all paired with a solid craft beer selection and reasonably priced drinks. Guests praise friendly staff and a warm, inclusive atmosphere, monthly theme nights, and regular tournaments, with notes about freeplay events on Sundays and Mondays for good value. Some comments mention that the machines can be pricey per game and that the photo booth is best avoided, while others point out that the sound level and food options could be improved. Overall, the place is seen as a standout local spot for pinball enthusiasts and drinkers, offering a unique social experience that stands out in Montreal.
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
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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)
Beau concept, mais attention aux pickpockets. Hier soir, totalement concentré sur ma partie (situation idéale pour le voleur), je me suis fais voler mon cellulaire qui était dans ma poche ventrale de hoody (autre situation idéale pour le voleur).
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
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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.
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).
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 :)
J'y suis allé pour la première fois hier & je serai certainement un régulier dans les prochaines semaines ! J'ai adoré la petite heure que j'ai passé hier ! Bravo !
Nov 10, 2023
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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!
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 .
