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.
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!
Les drinks sont délicieux & plus qu'abordables, l'ambiance, le staff & la crowd sont toujours agréables. Bonne musique, les machines & arcades sont le fun!! Aussi, ils ont plusieurs soirées thématiques à tous les mois. Ma place pref sur le boulevard Saint-Laurent, & de loin!!
What an amazing place, fun vibe, cool pinball machines. Plus a great bartender, Bruno. If you are in Montreal looking for a good time you have to check this place out.
Feb 18, 2026
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Great staff & great pinball machines but the machines are too expensive with a 2 dollar per game is kind of crazy but they do have specials on certain days They also seem to have cancelled the options to win games with a good score wich sucks The sound of the machines is also way too low. It cuts the fun out i find
Très bonne ambiance! Y avais un des proprios derrière le bar, y est super cool, super knowledgeable 🍻
Bien content qu'ils aient plein de bières de micro !
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!
Très bon service, toute l'équipe est très accueillante. Le concept avec les machines de Pinball est excellent & permet de jaser & s'occuper en même temps !
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.
