Fireside Bowl
After 10 years of hosting rock and punk shows in Logan Square, Fireside Bowl went back to being a bowling alley ($15-$20/hour). Open bowl is available daily, but call to check when leagues are in session.
2648 W Fullerton Ave (btwn Washtenaw Ave & Talman Ave) Chicago , IL 60647 United States
| TouchTunes Jukebox | Yes |
| Drinks | Beer |
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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
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!
Turkey 's are easy to get on these lanes, gooble, gooble.
This is where one of the blind bowling leagues bowl every monday.
- like stepping back in time .
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
Great old school feel!
Ask Hammer for a free pitcher
For about 10 years, the Fireside hosted popular all-ages punk and rock shows, before being converted back into a bowling alley . Read more
Go for 'Punk Rock Mondays' with a live DJ and discounted bowling rates. Live bands every Tuesday all summer long. Read more
Bowling , duh!
The early home of many of your favorite bands. Before it was refurbished.
Fun lanes, epic shows! Recommend gong here on a band night!
In the book I WANNA BE YOUR JOEY RAMONE by Stephanie Kuehnert, Emily's band, She Laughs, plays their first Chicago gig here. [#Fic./Kuehnert, S.]
HAMMER ! Old school.
Did you know that The Break Up was filmed here?? Read more
Move 2 boards to the left.
Get a beer from Hammer .
Esta muy padre el lugar
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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. - Amber K
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
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. - Josh Scianna
Great for a casual date or night out with friends. NBA Jam is usually free play! - Tim O'Bryan
Category Arts and Entertainment » Bowling Alley
Place United States » Illinois » Cook County » Chicago » Logan Square