The 9 Best Bowling Alleys in Chicago

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

Eric Billimoria: The bartenders are what make this place great! Mandy and Jeni are the best!

TC: HALF ACRE ON TAP! #CHICAGOBREWS

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

Gemma: Mozilla Holiday Party

Carissa Niederer: Awesome place to bowl. Non-pretentious, very laid back and casual

Chris Hayward: My absolute favorite place to bowl. Real wood lanes, hand scoring, super nice people.

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.

Rob Reuter: Great patio space in the back to eat outside on the water.

Ashley Staker: HUGE riverfront patio with fire pit. Great ambiance! Delicious food...big GF menu with good prices. Definitely a great addition to the streeterville / river east neighborhood.

Redeye Chicago: The brunch buffet at this Streeterville restaurant/bocce court/bowling alley combo includes made-to-order waffles topped with bananas foster and carving stations serving prime rib and roasted turkey. Read more.

Joseph B.: 40 lanes, each with their own painting of a Chicago landmark. Lots of free parking, cheap beer, and modern equipment.

Cynthia Cazares: Bowling was fun. I take the clients there for work and they love it.

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

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.

Explore Chicago: In the movie The Break-Up (2006), Gary (Vince Vaughan) and Brooke (Jennifer Anniston) get into a disagreement over Couples Bowling, in scenes shot at the Fireside Bowl. Read more.

Bree Sweet: Turkey's are easy to get on these lanes, gooble, gooble.

Explore 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 Brennan: Great place to bowl and have a great time!

Dianne: I vote here!

Jake Smith: You can't go wrong with the sandwiches; both the Hotel California and the Henderson are excellent.

Matthew Cloud: Worst service

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

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.

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