1. Diversey River Bowl
8.5
2211 W Diversey Ave (at Logan Blvd), Chicago, IL
Bowling Alley · Bucktown · 39 tips and reviews
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: Bowling is fun. Beer tubes are good and inexpensive
L K: Fun place to bring a group bowling. 36 lanes means plenty of space, reasonably priced drinks, and a fun overall atmosphere.
2. Waveland Bowl
8.0
3700 N Western Ave (at Waveland Ave), Chicago, IL
Bowling Alley · Horner Park · 23 tips and reviews
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 tarbell: Very kid-friendly. Bummer pads and cosmic bowling. This alley also participates in the Kids Bowl Free summer program.
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.
3. Pinstripes
8.3
435 East Illinois Street, Chicago, IL
Bowling Alley · Streeterville · 31 tips and reviews
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 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 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.
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 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 .: Go for 'Punk Rock Mondays' with a live DJ and discounted bowling rates. Live bands every Tuesday all summer long. Read more.
SPIN: 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!
Mike Posthuma: Awesome time. Simple fun and not expensive. Do some bowling over some drinks.
Topshop: Bowling and pool tables as well as killer cocktails, what's not to love?
Ryan: 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.
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 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 Jauregui: Awesome experience at this theatre. It has a bar, bowling alley. Very clean.
Araceli Arroyo: parking a bit expensive but they have a bowling alley here!
8. WhirlyBall
8.8
1825 W. Webster Ave. (Elston), Chicago, IL
Arts and Entertainment · Bucktown · 44 tips and reviews
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 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: Food will make you feel awful. But the activities are great! Bowling league on Sundays.
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 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 Kuna: Fun old-school cocktails and mini-bowling in a spot that feels like your Grandma’s basement
Doña Trina: Ummmm the drinks here are bomb! My fav is the classic Pink Squirrel. Thanks for keeping the classics but making them better!
11. Pete's Pizza
7.4
3737 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · North Center · 33 tips and reviews
Lynn Tubalinal: great place to eat after bowling at waveland...right across the street Read more.
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 Parise: Great "Pete's Meal Deal" Mon-Thur. Family size thin + 1 ingredient, salad and 2 liter Coke/Diet.
12. Emporium Arcade Bar
7.9
2363 N Milwaukee (at W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Arcade · Logan Square · 39 tips and reviews
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-Bomb: They have a good mix of games- pinball, arcade, foosball, air hockey.
Redeye 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.