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Jackbar

Bar

👍👍 My and my girl had an excellent time here. $1 a play pinball on some really cool tables. That Cactus Canyon table is something else, so much fun. The machines set to some pretty difficult settings so be aware. People often mention pinball, machines, games, good, selection, great,


Address

143 Havemeyer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Website

www.facebook.com

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (255 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 1 PM to 4 AM
  • Wednesday: 1 PM to 4 AM
  • Thursday: 1 PM to 4 AM
  • Friday: 1 PM to 4 AM
  • Saturday: 1 PM to 4 AM
  • Sunday: 1 PM to 4 AM
  • Monday: 1 PM to 4 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: pinball (27) machines (16) games (7) good (7) selection (6) great (6)
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  • 5/5 Christopher M. 6 months ago on Google • 243 reviews
    My and my girl had an excellent time here. $1 a play pinball on some really cool tables. That Cactus Canyon table is something else, so much fun. The machines set to some pretty difficult settings so be aware.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 D s. 1 year ago on Google
    This bar is a SCAM. They have a bunch of noisy gambling machines that never payout, no matter how well you do. I spend a dollar, get billions of points, for what? No payoff, no money back, what am I doing here?
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gareth A. 5 months ago on Google • 15 reviews
    I visited 3 pinball venues in NYC and Jackbar was by far my favourite. It's clear that Sam loves pinball and loves sharing it with people. The machines are clearly well looked after and as far as I could see all the newer games were "Pro" versions of the machines, which feel smoother to play. I'll definitely be back.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Donnie K. 10 months ago on Google • 90 reviews
    Best pinball place in all of NYC so far. Excellent table selection and friendly staff.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nick F. 1 year ago on Google • 1262 reviews
    I visited after dinner and grabbed a beer. Across from the bar is a wall lined with pinball machines from all kinds of sources. I recognized the Star Wars one, but there were at least two dozen. I didn't play any, as it was a bit late to take the time, but I liked the place's vibe.

  • 5/5 Nathaniel C. 10 months ago on Google • 56 reviews
    Had lots of fun here.....the bartender was really nice and the drinks tasted great and in thought the little thing hanging on the wall with the reviews was really funny.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Koen De N. 6 months ago on Google • 24 reviews
    Great place to play some games, very much recommended!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 William C. 8 months ago on Google
    Great local bar with pinball. Pinball machines are very well kept and all work great. Very fun place!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Freddy T. 1 year ago on Google
    Local bar with the coolest pinball games. Very kids friendly
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessie D. 11 months ago on Google
    As a review writer, I can’t help but love their t shirts mocking their supposed yelp reviews. Yelp is for doofuses
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Saturday Mourning Car T. 10 months ago on Google
    I had a GREAT time here earlier today. I'll definitely return very soon!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Matt F. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a nice bar for flipping -- too bad playing pinball there isn't any fun. Tilts are rage-inducingly stingy. Settings are even stingier. Extra balls -- on my last trip -- didn't always pay off (despite replies from the proprietor that say otherwise). It's work getting three extras on Godzilla, and that should be rewarded. Specials (at least Toy Story) don't pay free games as far as I can tell. Snarking customers with legitimate gripes is also pretty awful, so... I'll go to Barcade when I'm in WB.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Harald 1 year ago on Google
    Pretty low key bar with a lot of pinball games. Staff is friendly and reasonable priced drinks!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Sophia L. 2 years ago on Google
    Avg dive bar vibes with good/ mixed music selection Friendly and quick service. Mixed drinks need work. Its advertised as an arcade so i assumed theyd have different games but they only have pinball machines. Like 8-10 different themed pinball machines though, so thats a plus.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cody H. 2 years ago on Google
    My bartender had great tips on the pinball machines.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matheius G. 3 months ago on Google • 45 reviews New
    Awesome neighborhood bar in the Southside of Williamsburg with a good selection of pinball machines with a tournament held every Thursday, The young lady working the bar has a wonderful spirit and heart after I told the only reason I even came in was because I had a panic attack with. Anxiety and I just needed to chill from the streets of Brooklyn and she was very kind and even. Made sure my phone was charged. And so I have to make it home safely.

  • 5/5 Shelby K. 5 months ago on Google • 24 reviews
    Such a nice place! Love how it keeps the boys entertained!!

  • 5/5 Mike F. 2 months ago on Google • 20 reviews New
    Awesome place, great vibe, very reasonably priced and amazing pinball machines. The owner Jon obviously takes great care of his games and is a huge asset to the pinball community. Go check out this spot!

  • 5/5 Stephen S. 7 months ago on Google
    Good service. There's also well maintained pinball machines!

  • 5/5 Samantha G. 7 months ago on Google
    This bar has made such a turn around! :) lots of pinball machines. Lots of space.

  • 5/5 Michael 3 months ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    Great beer selection. Fun pinball. Clean bathrooms

  • 5/5 Besart �. 10 months ago on Google
    Daliah was the most incredible bartender— a manifestation of joie de vivre. A night that was supposed to be normal turned magnificent. Thank you D!

  • 5/5 Trevor L. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice pregame spot, not too busy and good selection of drinks. The big draw is they have a ton of pinball machines

  • 5/5 Tarae W. 1 year ago on Google
    Bartender was cool, made good drinks. Introduced me to a cider that was really good.

  • 5/5 Abraham O. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a great little bar for that perfect mix of laid-back and analog/digital fun. I loved that it was solely a place for pinball and an unpretentious one at that.

  • 5/5 Morgan T. 1 year ago on Google
    If you want to play pinball, this is the place! This is the best joint to hang out with guys.

  • 5/5 Josh G. 1 year ago on Google
    This is an amazing bar. Best pin ball in NYC

  • 5/5 Steven S. 2 years ago on Google
    Been going to this bar on and off for years and I love it here. Great beer selection, prices and pinball! What more could you want. The bartenders have always been cool and welcoming. Check this place out next time

  • 5/5 Nathan R. 1 year ago on Google
    I just want to end up on a t-shirt. This place is amazing.

  • 5/5 Nikolas G. 2 years ago on Google
    Lots of fun pinball bar with a good mix of old school and modern pinball machines. Bartendress was attentive and kind, happy to bring another beer or break a larger bill for pinball. Lots of fun overall. Would like more porters and stouts on draft but that's a personal preference and not worth marking down a really fun spot.

  • 5/5 Christoffer J. 6 years ago on Google
    Small bar/pinball arcade with a real dive feel. 18 beers on tap plus a full bar. 11 pinball machines, and good music blasting from the speakers. They even have couple of tables outside facing the street.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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