Located in Chicago's historic Lakeview neighborhood, Southport Lanes boasts a vintage bowling alley, billiards, over 30 craft beers - and a VERY colorful past.
3325 N Southport Ave (at W Henderson St) Chicago , IL 60657 United States
Outdoor Seating | Yes |
Drinks | Beer |
This place is awesome! They have a few old fashioned lanes with people who manually reset each frame. There's also a large bar area and billiards .
Fun place to bowl with manual scoring . I like the old fashioned atmosphere and love the option of the baby sized beers to mix it up ! Shoot some pool before you leave too !
I've never known a bowling alley to still use pinboys! Lanes are available at $35/game, ($3pp for shoes ). Or, play pool ! In any case, grab a pint of one of the many draft beers . Such a cool hangout!
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.
Excellent place for pool, they have plenty of tables in the back. When it’s crowded you may be put on a wait list for games.
Stick a dollar in the finger hole and send the ball down the gutter to tip the pin guys. For real. Manual scoring , manual ball return, real pin-setters. Old school bowling .
Good Pool spot.However,the bowling lanes suck!! You have manually count your scores and you have guys waiting in the back of the lane to arrange your pins and get your bowling balls back.
No better spot for someone who enjoys activities while drinking. Pool/bowling makes for a fun night out with friends.
Expect old-school pencil-and-paper scoring and staffers lurking behind the alleys to set your pins and send balls rolling back down the lane for a new frame. Read more
You can't go wrong with the sandwiches ; both the Hotel California and the Henderson are excellent.
The Southwest Chicken Salad is great!
Chicago's fun-loving Lakeview crowd hits this corner bar for its 4 lanes and 32 craft taps. Bowling pins are still set by hand!
Southport Lanes is also one of the better beer bars near the Southport stop.
3 bowling alley lanes in the bar which is fun if you’re into bowling
Everyone should try Grandma Allegra's Falafel Sandwhich ! Tastes like the real deal! And it has an awesome red pepper tahini !
Bowling and pool tables as well as killer cocktails , what's not to love?
Good craft beer selection . Friendly service at the bar .
You have to try Old-Fashioned Butter Burger on the lunch menu , it is amazing
Make it a wrap with any salad on the menu or make your own - the house salad with shrimp and avacado ranch is my favorite =)
Southport Lanes & Billiards is a bowling and billiard establishment that boasts one of only ten hand-set bowling alleys in the country .
Old school Bowling and beer !! How much more could you ask for?!?!
The staff is very unattentive , especially if you are on the patio . We had to go inside to pay after our waitress never returned to our table. On top of that, my card was overcharged TWICE!
Tons of pool tables and a bowling lane .
Great spot for billiards and drinks
Ok very cool great deal for a Wednesday.. These people are very by the book so it kind of losses that personal touch I give it a 7 out of 10
Great time for bowling , beers , and watching the games.
Reserve lanes ahead if time on their website!
Go to Southport Lanes & Billiards and stick a dollar in the bowling ball and the pin setters will knock a pin or two down for ya!
Retro bowling alley
Their turkey club is the size of my head! And it tastes wonderful. :-)
Phil is awesome. hell all of their bartenders are awesome!
The pin boys are awesome! Don't forget to tip them!
Great beer selection .
In range of two Pokéstops.
Awesome time. Simple fun and not expensive . Do some bowling over some drinks.
Fries are awesome, don't forget the super fake cheese . Good stuff!
great $5.95 lunch specials ...everything on the menu...r u kidding me
Great beer list !!
There's lots of kids bowling at this pool hall .
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They have a new menu, great new options.
Really great music selection in the jukebox !!!
Try the Leo southport burger , amazing!
Whatcha doing there? Hanging? Or bowling ?
$5.95 lunch specials !
Who doesn't like bowling ?
Worst service
Pay by the game, not the hour! Decent drinks and atmosphere. Good place to go for something cheap and different fun when in river north! - Lauren McSweeney
Fun place to bring a group bowling. 36 lanes means plenty of space, reasonably priced drinks, and a fun overall atmosphere. - L K
Food's great, esp the fish tacos and the seasoned fries! - Réjane T
Might be small, but this place is great. Live music and the people are amazing. Decent prices, too. - Kooter
Everything here is delicious and wait staff is friendly! If you are picky and gluten free, ask for corn tortilla quesadillas! - Laurassein