A pinball lounge that's also a cozy, have a sit down at the bar kind of place. There's also the heigh-ho patio complete with fire-pit and outside TV.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Michele Lazor
This place is the most welcoming, warm, full of good people dive bar I have ever been to in my life. Lots of pinball machines, wonderful bartenders and patrons, Dan-o's pizza if you get hungry. The pinball machines are half the cost. They are anywhere else that I've been to. The owners are amazing. And the people are such a great group of people. This place has been my home bar for 4 years and I don't see that changing. I always feel safe, welcome, and protected when I am in this bar. Highly recommend, especially if you are into pinball and punk rock
Orion Taylor
The Waiting Room is definitely an experience. Inside, it smelled like a porta-potty, which wasn’t exactly welcoming. The bartender was really nice, though, and the drinks were cheap — points for that.
They were blasting metal music so loud you couldn't hear the person next to you, which kind of killed any chance at conversation. Out on the patio, the weed smell was strong, and the 90-degree heat made the giant penguin statue feel even more bizarre.
That said, I did enjoy the disc golf pins they had to throw around — cool little surprise and a fun touch.
If you're into gritty dive bars with loud music, cheap booze, and some weird quirks, it might be your thing. Just don't expect a clean or quiet night out.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 4
Kyle Bax
Great atmosphere very chill, very friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Bridget Munn
Best place for a drink in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dan Furtwengler
Excellent pinball bar. All but one machine is typically up and running. Really nice bartender - always a good chat. Good beer list.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Kaylee
This place is awesome. Great music, great TV, amazing drinks and bartenders that always make you feel welcome. It is so nice to come here after a long work day or even when I'm just in a bad mood. Instantly takes the edge off. I'm a customer for life.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A Wisewoman21
My husband and I love going to this small, atmospheric neighborhood bar. If you like old rock music, pinball machines, friendly bartenders, and a relaxed place, you might really enjoy this one. They have reasonable prices and we always have such a good time hanging out there and meeting people or just talking amongst ourselves.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Matt Frauenhoffer
Awesome dive bar with a great pinball selection and nice atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Squirtle Jim
Went here on the worst day of my life and this place genuinely made me feel so much better. Gave me so much comfort it's truly a people's place
In contrast to the other main arcade bars in the Stl area, the games are all typically working. They try to keep a good rotation on their taps and in their beer cooler. I have heard the meat pies and jerky are good, but I have newer tried them.
Yoshiko Takeuchi
I liked them! This might sound silly but I was amazed how clean their bathroom was.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Q
This place is a hidden gem and absolutely great. Worth the trip to the strip mall. Bartenders are great. Beer selection and food options are also surprisingly awesome. Pinball and punk rawk for the win.
Parking: Bruh, it's in a strip mall
Kid-friendliness: Not a good spot for the kiddos
Wheelchair accessibility: You could pop a wheelie here. Wheelchair accessible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J Lew
Great dive bar pinball location, great staff, good drinks, a must for pinball fans.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mister P
Nice bartender and nice pinball selection It's a dive and I like that
A pinball lounge that's also a cozy, have a sit down at the bar kind of place. There's also the heigh-ho patio complete with fire-pit and outside TV.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
This place is the most welcoming, warm, full of good people dive bar I have ever been to in my life. Lots of pinball machines, wonderful bartenders and patrons, Dan-o's pizza if you get hungry. The pinball machines are half the cost. They are anywhere else that I've been to. The owners are amazing. And the people are such a great group of people. This place has been my home bar for 4 years and I don't see that changing. I always feel safe, welcome, and protected when I am in this bar. Highly recommend, especially if you are into pinball and punk rock
The Waiting Room is definitely an experience. Inside, it smelled like a porta-potty, which wasn’t exactly welcoming. The bartender was really nice, though, and the drinks were cheap — points for that.
They were blasting metal music so loud you couldn't hear the person next to you, which kind of killed any chance at conversation. Out on the patio, the weed smell was strong, and the 90-degree heat made the giant penguin statue feel even more bizarre.
That said, I did enjoy the disc golf pins they had to throw around — cool little surprise and a fun touch.
If you're into gritty dive bars with loud music, cheap booze, and some weird quirks, it might be your thing. Just don't expect a clean or quiet night out.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 4
Great atmosphere very chill, very friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Best place for a drink in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent pinball bar. All but one machine is typically up and running. Really nice bartender - always a good chat. Good beer list.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
This place is awesome. Great music, great TV, amazing drinks and bartenders that always make you feel welcome. It is so nice to come here after a long work day or even when I'm just in a bad mood. Instantly takes the edge off. I'm a customer for life.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I love going to this small, atmospheric neighborhood bar. If you like old rock music, pinball machines, friendly bartenders, and a relaxed place, you might really enjoy this one. They have reasonable prices and we always have such a good time hanging out there and meeting people or just talking amongst ourselves.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Awesome dive bar with a great pinball selection and nice atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Went here on the worst day of my life and this place genuinely made me feel so much better. Gave me so much comfort it's truly a people's place
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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In contrast to the other main arcade bars in the Stl area, the games are all typically working. They try to keep a good rotation on their taps and in their beer cooler. I have heard the meat pies and jerky are good, but I have newer tried them.
I liked them! This might sound silly but I was amazed how clean their bathroom was.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
This place is a hidden gem and absolutely great. Worth the trip to the strip mall. Bartenders are great. Beer selection and food options are also surprisingly awesome. Pinball and punk rawk for the win.
Parking: Bruh, it's in a strip mall
Kid-friendliness: Not a good spot for the kiddos
Wheelchair accessibility: You could pop a wheelie here. Wheelchair accessible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great dive bar pinball location, great staff, good drinks, a must for pinball fans.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice bartender and nice pinball selection
It's a dive and I like that
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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