# Under the Glass Pinball Lounge Opens

**Source:** Replay Magazine  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2026-04-17  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.replaymag.com/under-the-glass-pinball-lounge-opens/

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## Analysis

Under the Glass, a new pinball speakeasy venue, opened in Red Bank, New Jersey on April 15, operated by longtime collectors Brian Klatsky and Ed Haran. The venue features a dedicated Jersey Jack Pinball collection area called 'Jersey Jack's Cellar' and positions itself as a premium pinball lounge for the modern pinball renaissance.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Under the Glass opened on April 15 in Red Bank, New Jersey — _Press release cited in Replay Magazine article_
- [HIGH] Brian Klatsky has collected pinball machines for more than 25 years — _Direct quote from Klatsky in press release_
- [HIGH] The venue features a 'Jersey Jack's Cellar' dedicated to Jersey Jack Pinball games — _Venue description in press release_
- [HIGH] Klatsky and Haran believe the modern pinball renaissance is arriving — _Direct quote from Klatsky in press release_

### Notable Quotes

> "For more than 25 years I've collected pinball machines and searched for a venue that truly captured the magic of the game. Unable to find it, we created Under the Glass."
> — **Brian Klatsky**
> _Explains operator motivation and positioning of the new venue as a premium destination for pinball enthusiasts_

> "We're proud to bring a premier pinball lounge to the Jersey Shore and believe the modern pinball renaissance is arriving – and we want to grow it together right here."
> — **Brian Klatsky**
> _Articulates venue's mission and reflects broader industry sentiment about pinball's resurgence_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Under the Glass | organization | New pinball speakeasy venue in Red Bank, New Jersey; opened April 15 |
| Brian Klatsky | person | Co-founder and operator of Under the Glass; longtime pinball collector (25+ years) |
| Ed Haran | person | Co-founder and operator of Under the Glass |
| Jersey Jack Pinball | company | Premium pinball manufacturer; featured prominently at Under the Glass with dedicated 'Jersey Jack's Cellar' collection area |
| Red Bank, New Jersey | event | Location of Under the Glass venue; Jersey Shore area |

### Signals

- **[venue_signal]** Under the Glass pinball speakeasy opens in Red Bank, New Jersey, positioned as a premium collector and enthusiast venue (confidence: high) — Venue opened April 15; press release via Replay Magazine confirms opening and operator identities
- **[venue_signal]** Venue features dedicated Jersey Jack Pinball collection area ('Jersey Jack's Cellar'), indicating strong manufacturer partnership/collaboration (confidence: high) — Jersey Jack's Cellar highlighted as venue feature in press release
- **[community_signal]** Longtime collector (25+ years) opening premium venue reflects community desire for dedicated spaces that celebrate pinball culture (confidence: high) — Klatsky quote: 'For more than 25 years I've collected pinball machines and searched for a venue that truly captured the magic of the game'
- **[sentiment_shift]** Operators explicitly position venue around 'modern pinball renaissance' narrative, reflecting optimistic industry sentiment (confidence: high) — Klatsky: 'we believe the modern pinball renaissance is arriving – and we want to grow it together'

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## Transcript

A “pinball speakeasy” in Red Bank, New Jersey, opened on April 15, according to a press release. It was opened by enthusiasts Brian Klatsky and Ed Haran. “For more than 25 years I’ve collected pinball machines and searched for a venue that truly captured the magic of the game,” Klatsky said. “Unable to find it, we created Under the Glass. We’re proud to bring a premier pinball lounge to the Jersey Shore and believe the modern pinball renaissance is arriving – and we want to grow it together right here.” A highlight of the venue is the “Jersey Jack’s Cellar,” celebrating a collection of Jersey Jack Pinball games. Learn more at www.undertheglasspinball.com.

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