“We had always planned to bring Pins eventually, and we were in construction pre-COVID, for two stand-alone ,” Allen explains. The original 16-Bit Bat + Arcade, which opened in Lakewood in 2015, closed last March to make way for the new, larger combined complex in Ohio City. The facility is open to all ages until 8 p.m., at which time it is open only to those 21 years old and older. Pins and 16-Bit together offer two stories of entertainment, three full-service bars, two patios, and plenty of indoor/outdoor event space. “They are side-by-side, in two store fronts, but they’re connected.”īetween Pins and 16-Bit Bar, the complex offers 12 duckpin bowling lanes, more than 50 pinball machines and classic arcade games, bocce ball courts, skeeball, bubble hockey, giant versions of Jenga and Connect 4, and even classic console games (like Atari 2600, Nintendo, and Sega), where teams of four can play classics like Mari Kart, Halo, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on big screen monitors. “It’s two separate experiences but in one combined ,” says Rise Brands founder Troy Allen. As always, all opinions are our own.After construction delays and the COVID-19 pandemic, Columbus-based Rise Brands on Thursday, March 24 opened the doors to its 29,000-square-foot entrainment complex-featuring just about every type of gaming entertainment with both its 16-Bit Bar + Arcade and Pins Mechanical Company in the former Daniel’s Furniture buildings at 1880 W. We were guests of Pins Mechanical for a media night. ![]() Please note they are 21+ only after 8 pm and operate cashless bars. Pins Mechanical is located at 407 Cinema Drive in South Side Works. If you are looking for a little fun outside of South Side's normal bar scene (and perhaps still want a libation to go along with it), this one offers a welcomed change of scenery and we look forward to visiting more in the future! Overall, Pins Mechanical in South Side did a rather spectacular job renovating the former movie theater space into a monster entertainment complex for those who like arcade games, pinball, duckpin bowling, and so much more. (As a bonus, the South Side Works dog park is just out front of the facility, too!) Yes, this bar and entertainment complex allows you to bring your furry friend out for the fun and is a nice little side perk for those who have a pup. But while this one could likely do well with a food menu, there is one tangential benefit worth highlighting as a result- they're dog friendly. Suffice it to say, the draft list here has a little something for all interests which we appreciate.ĭespite the large bar program at Pins Mechanical Co., it is worth noting that this one does not serve food- only libations. Weihenstephaner from Germany was found next to Dancing Gnome's Lustra, Penn Brewery's Dark, Cincinnati-based Urban Artifact's Spyglass, Yuengling, and Miller Lite to name a few. On the beer side of things, the draft list at Pins Mechanical runs the spectrum from large domestic producers and international favorites to local and regional craft brews. ![]() ![]() If you are leaning into being kids again, you can truly do it in style here! Perhaps the best part about Pins Mechanical is that they have two prominent slides right in the heart of the facility for those who want to make a dramatic exit from the 2nd floor. Had we turned around and saw an entire floor of pinball and arcade machines behind us when bowling, for example, the experience just would not have felt the same. To us, this is a good thing as the ambiance here was meticulously thought out for guests of all interests. ![]() Later on, we made our way to the duckpin bowling section of the venue for a round where we felt completely removed from all of the other fun as well. We found ourselves drawn to their 2nd-floor patio, particularly for the outdoor fire pit with bar, which was just a few steps away from the previously mentioned pinball arrangement. As such, you can have different kinds of experiences when visiting here simply based on what section(s) of the facility you want to hang out in.
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