04/01/2026
*Please Share* Ottawa Pinball Arcade Expands Into 8,600 Sq Ft Former Monkey, Launching Experience Social This May.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – OTTAWA, ON – April 2026 — A major new entertainment destination is coming to Ottawa this spring as Ottawa Pinball Arcade by Pinball Medics announces its expansion into the iconic former Brass Monkey venue at 250 Greenbank Road, reimagined as Experience Social — Home of the Ottawa Pinball Arcade.
Opening in May 2026, the new venue will transform the space into an 8,600-square-foot social lounge and entertainment hub, combining arcade gaming, live music, and retro culture into a unified experience.
Experience Social and the Ottawa Pinball Arcade are supported by long-standing industry relationships, including:
Pinball Medics — Canada’s leading pinball service and parts provider and arcade and museum operator
Player One Amusements — The World’s largest amusement distributors
This ensures ongoing access to equipment, parts, and technical support infrastructure, helping maintain an unbeatably high-quality arcade experience.
“This is the natural evolution of what we’ve been building,” said Mike Loftus of Pinball Medics.
“We’re creating a space where people can come together — whether it’s for pinball, music, to meet friends, or to make new ones.”
Where the Golden Era Meets Modern Pinball
While pinball arcades exist in Canada, very few offer the combination found here.
Drawing directly from the philosophy behind the Canadian Pinball Museum by Pinball Medics, featuring a huge selection of fully reconditioned, performance-tuned classic machines — the very same games that defined the Golden Era of the Arcade.
Unlike many arcade environments where machines are maintained so poorly even newer games play below minimum standards, these games are tuned for performance — delivering faster gameplay, sharper response, and amazing flow.
In many cases, these classic machines play faster and harder than modern games.
Alongside these classics, the arcade will feature a major lineup of the latest pinball titles by the World’s largest amusement distributors and operators, Player One Amusement Group.
This combination positions the venue as one of the largest and most complete pinball experiences in Canada.
The Full Experience: More Than an Arcade, Bar, or Music venue.
Experience Social is designed as a complete entertainment environment, bringing together multiple forms of interactive and social play under one roof.
In addition to pinball, guests will find:
Pool tables
Air hockey and bubble hockey
Foosball
A large selection of classic and modern video games
Dedicated racing games and shooting games
Additional interactive and social gaming experiences throughout the space
The result is a venue that encourages people to move, compete, explore, and stay longer.
A Space Designed to Feel Big
Housed within the former Brass Monkey footprint, the venue’s 10-foot ceilings and open layout create a sense of scale that goes beyond its already substantial size.
The space is designed to feel:
Open and expansive, not crowded
Built for movement, energy, and visibility across the room
Ideal for live events, tournaments, and high player volume
Introducing Experience Social
Branded as Experience Social, the venue is designed first and foremost as a social destination, with pinball as a central pillar.
The concept blends:
Ottawa Pinball Arcade as the anchor attraction
Live music and performance programming on a historic stage
Themed social nights, including retro and music-driven events
A curated vintage hi-fi audio environment throughout the space
A broad mix of interactive games and shared experiences
A Return to Real Social Connection
At its core, Experience Social is built around something simple that people have been missing:
Before the pandemic. Before cell phones took over. We got together to play.
That idea drives everything behind the venue — creating a place where people connect in person, share experiences, and rediscover the energy of being in a room together.
Community Support & Sponsors
Experience Social is proud to be supported by:
The Thirst Responder
Labatt Breweries of Canada
NE1 Spirits
Thousand Islands Brewery
Bulk Barn (Fairlawn Plaza)
Slush Puppy
Old Dutch
Ottawater Plumbing
Their support is helping bring this project to life and strengthen Ottawa’s local entertainment and hospitality scene.
Economic and Cultural Impact
The launch of Experience Social is expected to strengthen Ottawa’s entertainment landscape by:
Revitalizing a well-known live music venue
Expanding options for large-scale events and gatherings
Driving traffic to the Greenbank corridor
Supporting local leagues, musicians, and community events
Opening Timeline
Location: 250 Greenbank Road, Ottawa, ON
Opening: May 2026
Venue: Experience Social — Home of the Ottawa Pinball Arcade
Additional details on grand opening events, memberships, and programming will be announced shortly.
Media & Contact
Mike Loftus
Experience Social / Ottawa Pinball Arcade
[email protected]
613-223-6108
Media inquiries, interviews, and preview requests are welcome.
