Restaurants & Cafes · Maastricht

Pinky

Pinky’s that one spot in Maastricht you walk past three times before you finally clock it. Lowkey tucked away, but once you’re in, it’s giving full-on retro arcade vibes, think neon, vinyl booths, and a bar that looks like it was stolen from a ‘90s teen movie. No cap, the space is small but the energy’s big. You can grab drinks, yeah, but it’s not just about that. There’s pinball, old-school arcade games, and sometimes live sets from local DJs or bands. The music’s usually on that indie/alternative tip, so if you’re into that, it’s a vibe. No food though, so eat before or just snack on bar nuts like the rest of us. It’s the kind of place where you end up staying way longer than you planned because the games are addictive and the crowd’s chill. Not gonna lie, it’s not for everyone, if you’re looking for a fancy cocktail lounge, this ain’t it. But if you want a night that feels like hanging out in your cool older sibling’s basement, Pinky’s got you.