Eat
Drink
Play
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Brinstar Arcade Bar & Grill is Downtown Midland’s go-to spot for good grub, cold brews, and arcade fun.
Located right on Main Street between the Commons and Dow Diamond, Brinstar is the perfect stop to level up your lunch, dinner, or night out.
Level Up Your Hangouts
Food
Fresh, Fun, and Full of Flavor
We put a fresh spin on classic bar food—hand-cut fries with creative toppings, bold egg rolls, hearty burgers, and gyros worth bragging about.
With vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options (and sourdough bread baked in-house), there’s something for everyone at your table.
Perfect for lunch breaks, family dinners, or late-night cravings.
Drinks
12 Taps. Quirky Cocktails. Classics.
Our rotating craft beer lineup and classic favorites like Old Style keep things fresh.
Pair your pint with one of our signature cocktails or grab a Commons-approved cup to-go.
We also have a selection of Non-Alcoholic beverages.
Something for everyone in your friend group or family.
Games
Play Hard. Laugh Harder.
Brinstar is packed with 19 vintage and modern video arcade and pinball machines—nostalgia included.
Whether you’re racking up points solo or challenging your friends, this is the spot to let loose and play.
We have board & card games for your enjoyment, or bring your own.
Families, club meetings, and friend groups all welcome.
Groups & Events
Gather, Game, and Celebrate.
From after-work hangouts to birthday bashes and small group gatherings, Brinstar is the perfect place to kick back together. We love hosting chess clubs, gaming groups, and small celebrations of all kinds.
Team-building doesn’t have to be boring — grab some good food, a few cold drinks, and challenge your crew to a round (or three) of pinball.
Here for your casual get-togethers and joyful celebrations.
Merch
Brinstar Gear Has Landed
Rep your favorite arcade bar with Brinstar tees and sweatshirts — perfect for game nights, lazy weekends, or showing your local love.
Stop in to snag yours and wear your Brinstar pride wherever you go.
Available in-store — ask your server/bartender.
High scores from happy guests
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Bob D.
A nice little arcade that serves some really good food. Had the jalapeno popper burger and spicy fries, they were delicious and actually spicy. All the staff was friendly and helpful.
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Tom M.
Good food and service. The salad dressing was made in house and was very tasty 😋
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Mike S.
This place is great! Great food and drinks, and a nice line up of Arcade games and pinball. The employees and owner are always super friendly, as are other patrons I've met there. Definitely worth a visit or 23!
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Rob P.
We recently checked this place out when we were in the area for another event. Lots of fun arcade and board games to play, awesome service that's friendly and helpful and great food! The burgers are priced super affordable and they're excellent too. You gotta try the MYFO sauce! Basically everything they make should be dipped in this sauce because it's top notchs here
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Gigi L.
DescriWent to a pinball tournament at this restaurant/ bar and it was fabulous. Local place owned and operated in downtown Midland. Plenty of free parking. Very,very safe area. Plenty of people walking around. Well lit area. Great bar food. I had cream cheese and shrimp egg rolls and my hubby had meatloaf. Very large menu with burgers and salads. Large drink menu. We had three appetizers including cheese curds with 6 drinks between us and the bill was 54 bucks. Great service. And they serve Poutine!!
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Oliver R.
Went with my partner for our anniversary, super fun atmosphere and great music. The art on the window was super cool and fun. Fried pickles and onion rings were great, the "melt your face off" sauce had good flavor and a nice kick. I got the fried buffalo chicken sandwich which was juicy and perfecly spicy. Service was great, they asked multiple times how everything was.
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Mckenna C.
The gluten free options were very good! They even have dedicated fryers, GF gravy, and GF chicken tenders. Our server, Justin, was very knowledgeable about the GF options and very helpful. The kimchi was also good! Overall a great experience!
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Jayson S.
Pretty cool spot for playing Pinball.
Mostly all games were a 4 quarters/dollar. They do have a quarter machine if you don't bring any, but don't worry you get 4 quarters for a dollar out of it. -
Zeke P.
Best bar in midland. Has lots of great cocktails, cheap beer, and the best maintained pinball machines in the city. I come here multiple times a week for the fun games and the happy hour and it’s always a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend.
