# Where to Play Pinball in Birmingham: Arcades, Barcades, and Breweries with Machines **Source:** Kineticist **Type:** article **Published:** 2025-05-19 **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://www.kineticist.com/post/play-pinball-birmingham-al --- ## Analysis Guide to pinball venues in Birmingham, Alabama, covering four main locations: BumperNets (40 machines in Hoover mall), Up-Down Birmingham (10+ machines, 21+ barcade downtown), Paramount Bar and Grill (few machines with sports viewing), and Cahaba Brewing Company (few machines in Avondale warehouse taproom). Content is informational and venue-focused with no industry news or product announcements. ### Key Claims - [HIGH] BumperNets operates 40 pinball machines at Riverchase Galleria in Hoover — _Direct statement in venue listing with specific address and machine count_ - [HIGH] Up-Down Birmingham is a 21+ barcade with 10+ pinball machines and over 60 classic arcade games — _Direct venue description with specific counts and age restriction_ - [HIGH] Cahaba Brewing Company features Foo Fighters, Deadpool, and Attack From Mars pinball machines — _Specific game titles listed in venue details_ - [HIGH] Paramount Bar and Grill features John Wick, Godzilla, and The Mandalorian pinball titles — _Specific game titles listed in venue details_ ### Notable Quotes > "Birmingham's pinball scene offers clear options for different crowds. BumperNets serves families and serious players with its large collection, while Up-Down and Paramount provide 21+ social atmospheres downtown." > — **Article author (Kineticist)** > _Summary statement categorizing venue types and their target audiences_ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | BumperNets | location | Arcade and retail venue at Riverchase Galleria in Hoover with 40 pinball machines | | Up-Down Birmingham | location | 21+ barcade in downtown Birmingham's Urban Supply neighborhood with 10+ pinball machines | | Paramount Bar and Grill | location | Downtown bar, grill, and arcade with vintage industrial setting featuring pinball machines | | Cahaba Brewing Company | location | Brewery taproom in Avondale with warehouse-style setting hosting pinball machines | | Riverchase Galleria | location | Shopping mall in Hoover, Alabama housing BumperNets arcade | | John Wick | game | Pinball machine title at Paramount Bar and Grill | | Godzilla | game | Pinball machine title at Paramount Bar and Grill | | The Mandalorian | game | Pinball machine title at Paramount Bar and Grill | | Foo Fighters | game | Pinball machine title at Cahaba Brewing Company | | Deadpool | game | Pinball machine title at Cahaba Brewing Company | | Attack From Mars | game | Pinball machine title at Cahaba Brewing Company | ### Topics - **Primary:** Pinball venue locations and accessibility, Barcade and arcade culture, Machine availability by venue type - **Secondary:** Gaming machines in hospitality venues ### Sentiment **Positive** (0.75) — Informational and neutral tone with slight positive framing of Birmingham's pinball scene as offering 'clear options for different crowds' and adequate venue diversity --- ## Transcript Birmingham's pinball options range from a substantial mall-based arcade in Hoover to downtown spots pairing games with food and drinks. The scene splits between family-friendly and adults-only venues, with most concentrated around the city center. The region's largest collection sits at the Riverchase Galleria, while downtown offers walkable options for bar-hopping pinball players. A brewery taproom rounds out the offerings with craft beer alongside a rotating machine lineup. Here's where to find pinball across the Birmingham metro. Birmingham Arcades BumperNets Arcade and retail · Hoover (Riverchase Galleria) BumperNets operates as an arcade and game retail destination inside the Riverchase Galleria. The venue combines 40 pinball machines with table tennis, foosball, pool, shuffleboard, and classic arcade cabinets. The attached retail shop sells game tables and machines, and party packages are available for groups. - Pinball machines: 40 - Practical notes: Mall location; retail shop on-site; party packages available - Address: 2000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover, AL 35244 Birmingham Bars with Pinball Up-Down Birmingham Barcade · Downtown (Urban Supply) Up-Down Birmingham brings the Midwest-based arcade bar chain to downtown Birmingham's Urban Supply neighborhood. The 21+ venue pairs pinball with over 60 classic arcade games, skee-ball alleys, craft beer, cocktails, and pizza by the slice across two bars and outdoor game areas. - Pinball machines: 10+ - Practical notes: 21+ only; two bars; outdoor games; late-night hours - Address: 113 13th St S., Birmingham, AL 35233 Paramount Bar and Grill Bar and grill · Downtown Paramount Bar and Grill combines a full-service bar and restaurant with an arcade in a vintage industrial setting. The downtown venue offers half-price arcade specials during select times, with current titles including John Wick, Godzilla, and The Mandalorian alongside TVs for sports viewing. - Pinball machines: A few - Practical notes: Half-price arcade specials; sports viewing; creative pub food - Address: 200 20th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203 Birmingham Breweries with Pinball Cahaba Brewing Company Brewery taproom · Avondale Cahaba Brewing Company operates a spacious warehouse-style taproom with pinball overlooking the brewhouse. The Avondale venue hosts live music and community events, with food trucks rotating through. The machine lineup includes Foo Fighters, Deadpool, and Attack From Mars. Warehouse-style taproom; live music; food truck partnerships - Address: 4500 5th Ave South Building C, Birmingham, AL 35222 Birmingham's pinball scene offers clear options for different crowds. BumperNets serves families and serious players with its large collection, while Up-Down and Paramount provide 21+ social atmospheres downtown. Cahaba Brewing rounds out the offerings for those seeking craft beer alongside a few games. _(Acquisition: web_scrape, Enrichment: v1)_ --- *Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: 438d3e87-2ef6-4131-bf25-d1c0afcd99fb*