This past weekend, Pins Mechanical Co. & 16-Bit Bar + Arcade officially opened its doors in the Gulch neighborhood.
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The two unique entertainment spaces both belong to Rise Brands, a brand strategy firm that focuses on bringing companies to market that provide deeper consumer engagement, and there's definitely not a lack of consumer engagement at Pins Mechanical Co. & 16-Bit Bar + Arcade.
The combined 30,000 square-foot space is truly a gamer's paradise. With over 30 old-school arcade games, 20 pinball machines, 16 lanes of duckpin bowling, bocce ball, and more—there is something for players of all expertise. The best part? It's pet friendly—both inside and out.
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Although the two concepts are combined, each offers a completely unique experience. Pins is a social destination that features a multitude of 'old school' entertainment options like duckpin bowling, pinball, bocce, and Connect Four. Duckpin lanes are all on a first come first serve basis—no clunky bowling shoes required. Grab a lane and a craft beer and you'll instantly be transported to 1950's counter culture.
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Like the casino, arcade games at 16-Bit Bar are free with the purchase of a beverage. And you won't have any trouble finding one. With three full bars, a beverage is always just around the corner. On the cocktail menu, you'll find an array of fun pop-culture-inspired libations and 36 craft beers on tap as well as mocktails. Their list of "old school cocktails" pay homage to popular actors of the 1980's while their "new wave cocktails" honor female stars such as Molly Ringwald, Janet Jackson, and Cyndi Lauper. Grab a 'Kevin Bacon' complete with maple bourbon, ginger ale, and real bacon jerky and post up at an arcade classic like Ms. Pac Man or Tron.
Need to fuel up after an intense gaming session? Their expansive mezzanine space allows for plenty of room for pull-in food truck options.
Pins Mechanical Co. & 16-Bit Bar + Arcade, 1102 Grundy Street; 16-bitbar.com/nashville; pinsbar.com
Hours: Monday-Wednesday 4pm-1am, Thursday/Friday 4pm-2:30am, Saturday 12pm-2:30am, and Sunday 12pm-1am