Pawn and Pint is a barcade tucked into downtown Kansas City, Missouri, at 613 Walnut St. The venue pairs a full bar program with classic arcade play, fitting neatly into Kansas City’s growing roster of late-night hangouts that trade sterile sports-bar energy for something a little more pixelated. With a 4.7-star rating across roughly 1,300 reviews, it sits comfortably among the highest-rated game-and-drink spots in the metro, and it draws a mix of after-work regulars, weekend night owls, and visitors looking to round out a night on the town with a few rounds of pinball or cabinet action.
Downtown Kansas City has quietly built one of the more interesting barcade scenes in the Midwest, and Pawn and Pint is part of that constellation. The venue sits within easy walking distance of the River Market, the streetcar line, and a handful of neighboring game-forward spots, which makes it a natural anchor for anyone putting together an arcade crawl. Walk-ins and crawlers exploring the wider area can map the neighborhood on the interactive arcade map or browse more options through the broader arcade finder directory.
At a Glance
The quick-reference details below are pulled directly from the venue record. Hours reflect the schedule as listed; rating and review count come from the public profile.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | 613 Walnut St, Kansas City, Missouri |
| Phone | +1 816-631-4263 |
| Hours | Mon–Thu 4–11 PM; Fri 4 PM–1:30 AM; Sat 11 AM–1:30 AM; Sun 11 AM–11 PM |
| Rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 1,300 reviews |
| Best For | Adult barcade nights — drinks paired with classic and modern arcade cabinets |
The Scene
This listing does not include a written review summary, theme-level highlights, or staff-pulled quote bank, so the section is built honestly from the venue’s published categories rather than from paraphrased feedback. Pawn and Pint is filed as a bar, and the barcade format pairs that bar identity with a rotating lineup of playable machines — a combination that, at this kind of address, usually pulls a crowd of 21-and-up regulars, after-work groups, and weekend night owls looking for something more interactive than a standard pub. With a 4.7-star rating sitting behind roughly 1,300 reviews, the venue clearly resonates with its visitors, even though the specific themes and quotes that built that rating live only on its public profile pages.
For visitors planning a Kansas City barcade crawl, this listing is one of several in the downtown area, and the directory covers the neighbors in detail. The pages for Up-Down KC, DoubleTap KC, and Rewind Video and Dive are good companions for cross-referencing hours, vibe, and game lists before deciding where to start the night.
Games & Machines
As a barcade, Pawn and Pint centers its entertainment on playable cabinets set loose inside a bar atmosphere rather than ticket-redemption or family-oriented arcade fare. Specific cabinet lineups, marquee titles, and pinball counts are not part of this listing’s data, so the floor is best described in category terms: expect an adult-friendly mix of classics and modern indies typical of the barcade format, with drinks ordered at the bar between rounds.
Visitors who want exact machine lists, current firmware, or tournament schedules should check the venue’s website or call ahead using the phone number in the table above. The official site, listed in the venue record, is the most reliable place for up-to-date game and event information.
Visiting
Pawn and Pint’s address — 613 Walnut St — places it squarely in downtown Kansas City, within walking distance of the River Market and the streetcar line. That central location makes it an easy stop whether you’re coming from a hotel downtown, working in the central business district, or building a barcade loop through the neighborhood.
The hours skew evening and late night Monday through Thursday (4 to 11 PM), expand into the small hours on Friday and Saturday (4 PM to 1:30 AM), and open earlier on weekends with Saturday’s 11 AM start and Sunday’s 11 AM to 11 PM window. That weekend daytime open is friendly for late brunches, early afternoon crawls, and anyone who’d rather play in daylight than in a darkened bar.
The venue’s category is listed as a bar, so the food and drink program is the primary anchor alongside the games, but specifics about menu items, age policy, kitchen hours, and private-event bookings are not part of this listing. Anyone planning a birthday, corporate outing, or group event should reach out to the venue directly using the phone number or the website linked above, and confirm the details before booking.
Owners who want to update the hours, photos, or game lists shown here can claim the listing and manage it directly from the directory. For more retro and modern arcade options across the city and beyond, use the arcade finder or jump to the interactive arcade map.