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    Pins Mechanical

    4.4 (187 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 11:30 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    PINS MECHANICAL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Games!
    Robert H.

    Pins Mechanical was a lot of fun. Lots of games under one roof. The duckpin on short lanes is great and inclusive. The bocce is free, and there are lots of pinball games as well. Great selection of local beer. Helpful staff. It was a great place to wind down with family during a holiday trip.

    Claire H.

    Not sure how I hadn't been here before! Pins is a time! You can play duckpin bowling, pinball, corn hole, etc. Perfect for a winter hang! Though they have "garage" doors that open so I'm sure it's a summer vibe too! The service here is phenomenal. They are always walking around making sure everyone has what they need. I noticed all the little touches like having drink holders next to all the games. So thoughtful! I didn't get anything to drink (other than soda water) but my friends enjoyed their drinks and they have fun cocktails! Pro tips: Put your name in for a lane and then eat dinner at the garage! They will text when your lane is ready. Go upstairs!! They have a whole patio with fire pits. It's dreamyyyy! We wouldn't have known if was there but a sever shared this hidden gem!

    Mary H.

    We recently had our company holiday party and everyone had a blast. The servers and bartenders were fun. They all worked quickly to make drinks. The cocktails were so funky and fun, but also tasty.

    We all enjoyed duck ball tonight
    Charles J.

    Great place to hang out with the family, (before nine) hang out with some friends, go out on a date with your significant other, have a few few drinks play a game of duckball and just enjoy your night. You can hangout and socialize throughout or on their outdoor deck play pinball games and a whole bunch of other games too

    Aaron D.

    Very cool and relaxed vibe at Pins Mechanical. It's a great spot to spend a few hours with friends or colleagues. I'd highly recommend this location for a fun outing and great atmosphere.

    Lakeya J.

    Had a blast. Played jumbo Jenga with friends and celebrated my sisters 40th birthday. Definitely will be back to try to bowling. The service was great, the drinks was good, and the atmosphere was clean and well put together!

    Lorie L.

    My company booked an evening out for meeting attendees and we had such a great time. We were treated to a buffet of Condado Tacos and a wristband to order at the main bar. We also enjoyed several lanes for bowling, a unique experience and strategy to knock down the pins. Several game options fill the space too, including video games, ping pong and "beer pong" using garbage cans. While a big are, I appreciated how open and bright the space was, and it was easy to find people in your party. The team at the bar were fantastic. They took care of our orders fast and greeted us with smiles. Even with a big crowd needing to be checked in with wristbands, we didn't wait long to be inside to enjoy the space. I'm looking forward to being back in Indianapolis and bringing my family back to enjoy this space.

    Quintella M.

    We stumbled upon this place and boy did it not disappoint, plenty of free games and the most unique bowling pin game ever, it was so much fun and such a cost effective way to hang out with friends or just a couples day out! Plenty of seating, friendly and engaging staff, we ordered a few drinks and hang out for hours! Perfect for a day and the food hall is a two minute walk away!

    Rows and rows of pinball heaven!
    Adam N.

    As a B-Towner, getting to Indy is a fun and rare treat. And if I'm going to have a fun and rare treat, why not make it even sweeter? That's what a trip to Pins did! I found this while familiarizing myself with the area. It's been quite a long time since I had been in the area, and as soon as I spotted Pins, I knew I had to go check it out. I love that during the day it's family friendly, and the variety of activities is fun! I've gone candle pin bowling in Boston, but never duckpin bowling. I didn't get to this time mostly because we didn't have a lot of time and I never quite figured out how to get a lane activated. I did, however, make time to dump a number of quarters into some great pinball games! The sheer number was impressive! Most of them were in working order, which was a big plus. If there was a downside it was not being able to hear the sound of the machine you were playing because of the overall noise level. We didn't have any snacks or drinks. We were just here for the ambiance and coolness factor. I wouldn't have minded seeing a few older tables available. There is a lot of charm in those, and when you have as many tables as this place does it would make a nice addition. Pinball really is a fun and singular experience. The addition of online accounts that let you track table progression is fun as well. If I'm ever in the area, I'm going back with a lot more quarters and a lot more time!

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    Karley C.

    Came here for a work party and had a blast! They reserved the whole south end for our party with four lanes of duck pin bowling. Loved trying all the fun cocktails. The honey badger was our favorite! Also loved the stony fizz for a non-sugary option. Most of the cocktails come with a fun item--like a crazy straw for the magic school bus or a bomb pop! Note: because of the duck pin bowling it is VERY hard to hear! Not the right space if you're trying to have a sit down conversation--I would go elsewhere for that.

    Duck pun bowling
    Kayley K.

    What a fun way to spend the day! They don't offer any food but you are welcome to bring anything in. They do have a full bar and lots of seating areas. Lots of games and activities for everyone to do.

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    We hosted our company Christmas party here and the staff was great! Would definitely recommend.

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    Fun. Great services from staff. Family fun early adult duck puns later. Clean and reasonable prices

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    I take my kids all the time and they love all the fun size stuff from duck pin bowling down to the over size patio pong.

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    Really great spot!! I'd suggest going on a weekday for less of a crowd. Drinks can be a bit pricey but they are good!

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    Super fun! Recommend taking anybody out of town for they can experience something cool from Indy!

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    Pins Mechanical has so much stuff to do! Bowling, pinball, trash can pong. Fun place to go after dinner at Bottleworks.

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    Ask the Community - Pins Mechanical

    How does ping pong work? Is it cash only and how long are reservations?

    Hi Karley, tables will already have paddles available you'll just need to purchase a ball from the self-serve machine by the tables for $0.25. Tables are first come first serve and we ask guests to limit their time on the tables to 1 hour.

    Are the games free?

    Hi Alexis, we have a mix of free and paid games. Duckpin bowling - $6 per game per person… Read more

    Do you need quarters for the pinball machines?

    Yes

    Is this place dog friendly?

    Yes. I saw dogs on leases when I went

    Is this place kid friendly?

    Yes they are allowed until 7/7:30pm

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    One of my favorite things was all the fun facts you can read on the screens while you are duckpin bowling!

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