Diversey River Bowl is one of The 15 Best Places for Bowling in Chicago.

1. Diversey River Bowl

8.5
2211 W Diversey Ave (at Logan Blvd), Chicago, IL
Bowling Alley · Bucktown · 39 tips and reviews

Amber K.Amber K: The cheap daytime bowling deals make this alley great. Weekend prices, despite cosmic bowling and rock tunes, aren't worth it outside of a birthday party or big group. Surprisingly good food.

Philly G.Philly G: Bowling is fun. Beer tubes are good and inexpensive

L K.L K: Fun place to bring a group bowling. 36 lanes means plenty of space, reasonably priced drinks, and a fun overall atmosphere.

Waveland Bowl is one of The 15 Best Places for Bowling in Chicago.

2. Waveland Bowl

8.0
3700 N Western Ave (at Waveland Ave), Chicago, IL
Bowling Alley · Horner Park · 23 tips and reviews

Christopher M.Christopher Marshall: Awesome arcade selection while you wait for an open lane. Cosmic bowling is tons of fun but they could stand to play a little less hiphop-r&b.

venessa t.venessa tarbell: Very kid-friendly. Bummer pads and cosmic bowling. This alley also participates in the Kids Bowl Free summer program.

Jeremy A.Jeremy Agulnek: I'm confused...the "check-in special" is really the permanent pricing for Monday - Friday 9am - 12pm bowling. What's so "special" about this??? BTW - love coming here, especially with the kids.

Pinstripes is one of The 15 Best Places for Bowling in Chicago.

3. Pinstripes

8.3
435 East Illinois Street, Chicago, IL
Bowling Alley · Streeterville · 31 tips and reviews

Lucille F.Lucille Fisher: A very welcome addition to my 'hood'! Good food, great outdoor seating with river views & bowling & bocce. Something for everyone! Even Grandma as seen in the picture- she won this round!

Allison K.Allison Kaminski: Love the outdoor seating! Bowling is a must but try to book weeks in advance. Food is great and gluten free pizza is awesome . Love the hummus

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: With the gourmet brunch menu, amazing patio, and bowling lanes, Pinstripes is for the group that loves to have fun while they eat. Read more.

Timber Lanes is one of The 15 Best Places for Bowling in Chicago.

4. Timber Lanes

8.1
1851 W Irving Park Rd (at N Wolcott Ave), Chicago, IL
Bowling Alley · North Center · 21 tips and reviews

ChadChad: Cheap bowling most nights of the week after the leagues let out at 10 p.m. Any of the 8 lanes go good with bottles of High Life or PBR.

Nick G.Nick G: This place looks like and reminds me of a bowling alley at a ski lodge. By that I mean that it is awesome and the best bowling alley I've ever been to.

L K.L K: Cheap hourly bowling. Good beer pitcher deals too. Fun late night out.

Fireside Bowl is one of The 15 Best Places for Bowling in Chicago.

5. Fireside Bowl

7.9
2648 W Fullerton Ave (btwn Washtenaw Ave & Talman Ave), Chicago, IL
Bowling Alley · Logan Square · 19 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Built originally as an ice factory, the Fireside Bowl was converted into bowling alleys in the 1940s, when bowling was a favorite Chicago leisure pursuit. Read more.

DCLies ..DCLies .: Go for 'Punk Rock Mondays' with a live DJ and discounted bowling rates. Live bands every Tuesday all summer long. Read more.

SPINSPIN: This legendary venue is an ancient bowling alley that hosted early shows from Jimmy Eat World, Alkaline Trio, and Fall Out Boy. Pete Wentz told us he remembers stage-diving off the pay phones!

Southport Lanes & Billiards is one of The 15 Best Places for Bowling in Chicago.

6. Southport Lanes & Billiards

7.1
3325 N Southport Ave (at W Henderson St), Chicago, IL
Bowling Alley · Lakeview · 47 tips and reviews

Mike P.Mike Posthuma: Awesome time. Simple fun and not expensive. Do some bowling over some drinks.

TopshopTopshop: Bowling and pool tables as well as killer cocktails, what's not to love?

RyanRyan: Nice beer list, friendly staff. Solid bar food. Lots of pool tables. People like the bowling; haven't done it. This is a converted historic Chicago brewery building.

AMC River East 21 is one of The 15 Best Places for Bowling in Chicago.

7. AMC River East 21

8.2
322 E Illinois St (btwn Fairbanks Ct & McClurg Ct), Chicago, IL
Movie Theater · Streeterville · 186 tips and reviews

Oscar J.Oscar Jauregui: Always have a blast at this theatre. They have a bar, bowling alley on 1st floor. Very clean! I highly recommend watching movies here!

Oscar J.Oscar Jauregui: Awesome experience at this theatre. It has a bar, bowling alley. Very clean.

Araceli A.Araceli Arroyo: parking a bit expensive but they have a bowling alley here!

WhirlyBall is one of The 15 Best Places for Bowling in Chicago.

8. WhirlyBall

8.8
1825 W. Webster Ave. (Elston), Chicago, IL
Arts and Entertainment · Bucktown · 44 tips and reviews

michael b.michael b: Poor customer service we spent over $1,000 on catering, private bowling upstairs, and whirlyball - and they were just rude and wouldn't give us a break for an extra hour of bowling.

Gigi C.Gigi Coscioni: This area is so cool looking and has #whirlyball but if that's not what you wanna do they also have #bowling and #laser-tag

Michelle R.Michelle R: Food will make you feel awful. But the activities are great! Bowling league on Sundays.

Bluebird Lanes is one of The 15 Best Places for Bowling in Chicago.

9. Bluebird Lanes

7.3
3900 W Columbus Ave, Chicago, IL
Bowling Alley · Ashburn · 5 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Bluebird Lanes, formerly Laredo Lanes, has been open since 1957 and attracts competitive bowlers. You won't find cosmic bowling here but less competitive bowlers may enjoy arcade games &a full bar. Read more.

William B.William Brennan: Great place to bowl and have a great time!

DianneDianne: I vote here!

The Pink Squirrel is one of The 15 Best Places for Bowling in Chicago.

10. The Pink Squirrel

7.6
2414 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Sacramento Ave & Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 4 tips and reviews

John S.John Shrimp: Drink throwback cocktails such as Harvey Wallbangers and the bar's namesake, boozy milkshakes, and play duckpin bowling in this new Wisconsin-inspired cocktail lounge.

Todd K.Todd Kuna: Fun old-school cocktails and mini-bowling in a spot that feels like your Grandma’s basement

Doña T.Doña Trina: Ummmm the drinks here are bomb! My fav is the classic Pink Squirrel. Thanks for keeping the classics but making them better!

Pete's Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Bowling in Chicago.

11. Pete's Pizza

7.4
3737 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · North Center · 33 tips and reviews

Lynn T.Lynn Tubalinal: great place to eat after bowling at waveland...right across the street Read more.

Benjamin M.Benjamin Morgan: My favorite stuffed pizza I've had while living in the city so far, definitely check it out! And they're on Grubhub

JM P.JM Parise: Great "Pete's Meal Deal" Mon-Thur. Family size thin + 1 ingredient, salad and 2 liter Coke/Diet.

Emporium Arcade Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Bowling in Chicago.

12. Emporium Arcade Bar

7.9
2363 N Milwaukee (at W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Arcade · Logan Square · 39 tips and reviews

Angus G.Angus Gorberg: Welcome to your neighbrohood, LOLgan Square. While you won't bump into your hipster ex here, shuffle bowling and foosball hockey are awesome.

A-BombA-Bomb: They have a good mix of games- pinball, arcade, foosball, air hockey.

Redeye ChicagoRedeye Chicago: The popular Wicker Park arcade bar has opened its second location in Logan Square. Instead of arcade games, expect table games. Take your pick of an extensive list of canned and bottled beer. Read more.

Avondale Bowl is one of The 15 Best Places for Bowling in Chicago.

13. Avondale Bowl

8.6
3118 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Bowling Alley · Logan Square · 3 tips and reviews

Rob J.Rob Jacob: Great old school 8 lane alley with hand scoring. Good drink and beer menu.

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: I’m in love! Great lanes and balls, super fun vibe, great merch, outside food allowed.

GemmaGemma: Mozilla Holiday Party

Punch Bowl Social is one of The 15 Best Places for Bowling in Chicago.

14. Punch Bowl Social

7.2
310 N Green St, Chicago, IL
Restaurant · Fulton Market · 11 tips and reviews

Stephanie F.Stephanie Foster: Bowling, multi levels, LOTS of games. Very fun!!!!

Julianne O.Julianne Olivieri: Love love love the private karaoke session you can do with friends- but make sure you rent it out ahead of time!! So much fun

Antonio B.Antonio Burrowes: Sriracha fries 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Bowling in Chicago.

15. Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar

8.2
230 W Erie St (at Franklin St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · River North · 165 tips and reviews

MafiaHairdresser J.MafiaHairdresser Jon-David: Sushi bowling is the best here!

Eylul S.Eylul Savas: Everything is delicious. Sushi with asparagus is my favorite. Be sure you still have room for a milkshake.

Revae S.Revae Schneider: Since you're @eatatunion, make sure to go say hi to Revae at UpBar! Great cocktails that aren't listed on the menu!