Real pinball.
Cheap drinks.
Strawberry Hill’s pinball bar. Eleven machines kept at competition level, about a buck a game, no cover, no tokens, no membership.
It’s this easy.
Come by.
614 Reynolds Ave, with an easy parking lot.
Grab a drink.
Happy Hour 4–7, every day.
Play.
About $1 a game. No experience needed.
Pull up
a stool.
403 opened in 2011 on N. Fifth St, outgrew it, and moved a few blocks over to 614 Reynolds in 2014. Same idea since day one: good pinball, good beer, and a room full of neighbors.
Some regulars have been coming for over a decade. Others walked in last week. Nobody can tell the difference.
Big Daddy, KC Pins, Marco, Pinball Life, Stern, Jersey Jack, Tilt Hammer, Double Danger
“I was a first timer and by the time I left I felt like a regular.”
Amy S. · Google review
30 reasons to come by.
“403 is my home away from home. I’ve been maybe a thousand times in the last 10+ years.”
“403 is the bar you take your actual friends to hang. I don’t even play pinball, but you can’t beat this spot in Strawberry Hill.”
“Thanks for welcoming an out of town pinball newbie to your Wednesday night weekly! The pins were immaculate and the company was spectacular!”
“The staff is so friendly here. I was a first timer and by the time I left I felt like a regular.”
“In an area where there are a lot of bars that require you to be a ‘member’, this is a friendly place you don’t have to worry about ringing a doorbell to get into.”
“The best place in the city to play pinball. ALL of their pinball machines are cared for and in perfect working order.”
“And they actually take quarters! You don’t have to exchange for tokens at the bar, possibly leaving you stuck with a bunch of tokens that work no where else.”
“When I go to KC I usually go a couple days early just to go to the 403. Artie and his crew are always cool to hang with.”
“Super chill place you would drive right by if you weren’t looking for it, which is one of the best parts about it.”
“403 club is a Kansas City legend! Known as the pinball heart of the city. This place is a true gem!”
“If you like pinball, this is a must stop. If you love pinball, you’ll never want to leave. I know I didn’t.”
“The patio is nice, the locals are kind & I’ve never not had a great time here. 10/10 RECOMMEND!!”
“I was like a kid in a candy store! Drunk kid, but kid, none the less!”
“They have a huge patio in the back as well if you just feel like day beers in nice weather! Super chill place.”
“If you love pinball, this is the place to play! If you don’t play pinball, it’s still a great place to have a few drinks and chill.”
“Great lowkey bar with friendly staff and really fair prices. Pinball machines are all well maintained and play great!”
“Anything that goes bad gets fixed within less than a week. One time the technician was there when a breakdown occurred, and he fixed it within the hour.”
“One of the best dive bars I’ve ever been to. Worth the trip off the regular path.”
“Great pinball machines, the staff and all the patrons were friendly. Just a place to go and be yourself.”
“My favorite place to go watch the Chiefs or Royals. Clientele is diverse, this place is a gem.”
“As always, leave your ego in the Power and Light District. Play pinball and drink good inexpensive beer.”
“For how much play the machines get they are in excellent shape and set up to competition level.”
“My favorite watering hole. My hubby and I love playing the pinball. This place is usually our go-to when we have a sitter :)”
“We always look for a pinball bar when we are traveling. 403 did not disappoint us. Don’t forget to look up!”
“All the machines were level and felt tight. No loud music so you can actually hear what’s going on.”
“Hub for the local pinball community. Nice friendly staff, Royals/Chiefs on the tube and a dozen or so nice, clean pinball machines.”
“Great bar with a divey feel to it. Artie is the kindest owner.”
“My secret spot to get away from people I don’t care to see.”
“We had 6 drinks for $21.”
“Best spot in KCK. An eclectic group of fun cool people. Great for sports, lots of TVs, inside and out on the heated patio.”
Royals.Chiefs.Pinball.
Every Royals game and every Chiefs Sunday, on six HD TVs inside and one more out on the all-season patio. Catch a pitch, play a ball during the commercials. Show up early for your spot.
