 |
| The pinball wall - part 1 |
It seems strange that I've taken so long to write about the Courty as it's dedicated Pinball room seems made for a blog like this. Its large courtyard is hugely popular in the summer months, there's reasonably priced pub grub available and plenty of beer on tap. The front bar retains the old school tiled bar look and its location just off King st means this is one of the least well kept secrets in Newtown.
In fact, I find the courty so popular that I tend to try to avoid it on weekends. If you arrive late you'll be lucky to find a seat outside, the bar can be 3 or 4 deep and the benefits of having 8 pinball machines in one small rom become outweighed by the sheer noise and heat that is generated on a busy summers day.
 |
| ACDC and Metallica - together in perfect harmony |
That said if you can get along for a weekday lunch then I give it a big thumbs up. The wide range of machines that are constantly rotated - in fact I wouldn't be surprised if my list of machines is already out of date (check the map for most up to date details) - and there are tournaments run whereby you can win yourself a pinball machine. Check the ZBall website for more info. Plus - and this is very important - many of the machines have drink holders!
 |
| Metallica and Cactus Canyon - note, machines are less blurry in real life |
Theres not really too much else to say - a classic pub, a dedicated pinball room, well kept and often rotated machines - head along to the Courty for a beer and a pinball.
 |
| The pinball wall part 2 - the scared-stiffening |
