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Bowling Alley, Pool Hall, and Pub
Lakeview, Chicago
"Great beer selection."(4 Tips)
"Old school bowling."(2 Tips)
"Fun place to bowl with manual scoring."(2 Tips)
"your bowling balls"(2 Tips)
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Brad SaxonAugust 9, 2014This 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.Upvote1Downvote
Shannon HallbergJanuary 9, 2015Fun 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 !UpvoteDownvote
Angelica DongalloMay 16, 2014I'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!Upvote1Downvote
RyanAugust 17, 2014Nice 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.UpvoteDownvote
Josh SciannaFebruary 12, 2018Excellent 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.UpvoteDownvote- Patrick CutticaApril 8, 2013Stick 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.
UpvoteDownvote - Partha RJune 7, 2014Good 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.UpvoteDownvote
- Josh SciannaDecember 10, 2017No better spot for someone who enjoys activities while drinking. Pool/bowling makes for a fun night out with friends.UpvoteDownvote
Redeye ChicagoAugust 3, 2014Expect 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 moreUpvoteDownvote
Jake SmithJuly 26, 2013You can't go wrong with the sandwiches; both the Hotel California and the Henderson are excellent.Upvote2Downvote
Michael PierceFebruary 19, 2012Chicago's fun-loving Lakeview crowd hits this corner bar for its 4 lanes and 32 craft taps. Bowling pins are still set by hand!UpvoteDownvote
Kenney MarlattOctober 10, 2014Southport Lanes is also one of the better beer bars near the Southport stop.UpvoteDownvote
Meghan PreussOctober 1, 20183 bowling alley lanes in the bar which is fun if you’re into bowlingUpvoteDownvote
Deborah ElyseFebruary 7, 2011Everyone should try Grandma Allegra's Falafel Sandwhich! Tastes like the real deal! And it has an awesome red pepper tahini!UpvoteDownvote
TopshopJune 19, 2012Bowling and pool tables as well as killer cocktails, what's not to love?Upvote1Downvote
Zach SchneiderDecember 8, 2011You have to try Old-Fashioned Butter Burger on the lunch menu, it is amazingUpvoteDownvote
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 =)UpvoteDownvote
Allison KaminskiJanuary 3, 2015Old school Bowling and beer!! How much more could you ask for?!?!UpvoteDownvote
MazdaOctober 29, 2010Southport Lanes & Billiards is a bowling and billiard establishment that boasts one of only ten hand-set bowling alleys in the country.Upvote1Downvote
PerryMay 11, 2014The 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!UpvoteDownvote
Michael SaltzmanJanuary 15, 2016Great time for bowling, beers, and watching the games.UpvoteDownvote
Joe MarshallOctober 21, 2010Ok 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 10UpvoteDownvote
Steve DevcichJune 27, 2010Go 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!Upvote1Downvote
thanise skourasJuly 26, 2011Their turkey club is the size of my head! And it tastes wonderful. :-)UpvoteDownvote
Phil is awesome. hell all of their bartenders are awesome!UpvoteDownvote
- Mike PosthumaJune 21, 2010Awesome time. Simple fun and not expensive. Do some bowling over some drinks.Upvote1Downvote
Adam GraffSeptember 22, 2010Fries are awesome, don't forget the super fake cheese. Good stuff!UpvoteDownvote- Phil CarneolAugust 18, 2010great $5.95 lunch specials...everything on the menu...r u kidding meUpvoteDownvote
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They have a new menu, great new options.UpvoteDownvote
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Southport Lanes & Billiards
3325 N Southport Ave (at W Henderson St)
Chicago, IL 60657
United States
Chicago, IL 60657
United States
Located in Chicago's historic Lakeview neighborhood, Southport...(Show more)
Closed until Noon (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 4:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Fri
- Noon–2:00 AM
- Sat
- Noon–3:00 AM
- Sun
- Noon–1:00 AM
(773) 472-6600
Features
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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- 8.6
"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 - 6.5
"I usually got for the descent priced small plates and games that they have on the tv's. The bartenders are always friendly and happy to serve."
Lenora Cravens - 6.0
"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!"
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