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    Lucky Strike Chicago

    2.7 (587 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Gave this place a shot even though it has abysmal reviews. Showed up to our rez and our table was filled with the previous bowlers shit. 15 pairs of shoes littered our sitting area and a DIRTY DIAPER was sitting on our table. There was a party of 16 next to us spilling into our lane the whole time so we didn't even finish one game. Absolute dog shit experience this place has a well earned 2 stars. Should be even lower.

    Picture taken of our lanes on NYE.
    Isaac R.

    Took the family there for New Years Eve, The best decision we made all 2024! From check in we knew we made a good decision. Door security in place to ensure the safety of the guests and staff on a holiday is very much appreciated. We were checked in by a manager named Jocelyn, and sat to our lane by a server. The food was good, live entertainment was awesome. During our stay we were also greeted by the General Manager Ivan to make sure everything was going well.

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    Jada C.

    We came here because a friend of mine wanted to do a get together here. We ordered the vegetarian nachos. I ordered the Buffalo Cauliflower plate. It tasted a bit too for me. Overall, the food tasted more like bar food. The ambiance felt more club-like. I wonder what happened to the customers during the Saturday afternoon? Some customers went over to the bowling lanes. We waited for at least 20 minutes for any service to come to us. Our server, even though he came across as being laidback, it felt like he did not want to be there. We waited longer than we ought to have waited for our food and check. The staff gave themselves an 18% tip which equaled to $6.11. Personally I felt that was a little too steep for non existent customer service. Safe to say we don't plan to come back here.

    Jazz S.

    Very unfortunate but the Yelp rating is spot on for this place. This is a bowling alley on the second floor of AMC theater. SPACE- It's a shame because the space itself is very nice and spacious. There's lots of tables and seating, a large bar, and various games including the bowling lanes. We saw two events being held there. FOOD - the food we ordered was very tasty (pizza and the garlic parm fries) but they came with no napkins or utensils or plates. We asked the server for some and she said yes but never was to be seen again. That's unacceptable to me that after paying a 20% service charge I have to go scavenging for napkins (because you're bowling so you need them). DRINK - Drinks were reasonable priced for the area but pretty sugary like college style. The fishbowl punches were a good deal. They took FOREVER to come out and often our group had to go to the bar to ask them to make it even though no one was there. Finally at the very end of the night they told us we shouldn't have been using the app to order because it wasn't working well but NO oNE had told us that ever and there was no other way to order food. BOWLING- we came on a Wednesday night and it still took some time in lines etc and had to wait a bit so I can only imagine what it's like on the weekends. They were nice with booking us lanes and the bowling itself was fine and worked great. We had coupons to use but otherwise would skip because the regular prices are way too expensive. MISC - you can get discounted validated parking if you park in the attached garage.

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    Steven"The bartender was amazing! Super friendly, quick with the drinks, and made the whole experience fun. Definitely coming back.

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    71 dollars for 2 people to bowl for 2 hours is absurd and egregious. Won't be wasting my money here any more.

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    Glad you enjoyed yourself Kimberly. Hope to see you again soon!

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    Thank you for reviewing us, Shuntel. We hope to see you again soon!

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    Food was good we ordered a few appetizers and all tasted great. Service was fast and friendly and very clean.

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    Easy to get a lane but did not like the strict hourly settings cutting off games. Pleasant an not crowded. There are deals on Groupon.

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    Ask the Community - Lucky Strike Chicago

    How much is it to rent a bowling lane and do you have to pay to pay pool?

    Good evening Janette, sorry for the late reply. Please call us directly for prices. They vary depending on day of the week and time of day.

    Why is there no price list online? Your booking system shows always booked. How much for 1 adult per hour per lane on a Friday night? I do see a $20pp food req as well as $7 shoes.

    It's not Friday night but I would hope it doesn't change by daypart. I am answering on a Saturday afternoon.… Read more

    I would like to take my daughter and 2 grandkids bowling on Saturday. is there a cost. can we rent shoes and what is the best time to bowl on Saturday late afternoon?

    Good afternoon Tonya. Please give us a call, as it varies in walk in price depending on the time of day you come and you also might want to make a reservation. Our number is 312-245-8331. You can also book an online reservation here:… Read more

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    Review Highlights - Lucky Strike Chicago

    Located right downtown, Lucky Strike perfectly combines a bowling alley with a chill, lounge feel.

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    Logan Arcade - Pinball and arcade machines in front of building near main entrance

    Logan Arcade

    (193 reviews)

    Bucktown, Logan Square

    Is it just my imagination, or did pinball in this arcade used to cost a lot less? I could have…read moresworn there were very few machines that cost a buck and the rest were 25 cents or maybe 50 cents if one wanted to splurge. When I was here yesterday, I found that almost all of them were a buck, a few were 75, and a fewer were 50, and maybe on for 25. Now that said, Logan Arcade does have a tremendous selection of different pinball machines. Many of them are modern Sterns, some are older Bally's, a few old school, and one being the mechanical type with no computers within. There is also a fair selection of other arcade games, some vintage, others a bit newer, which I did not partake in. I have to say though, one of them was Dance Dance Revolution, which I haven't seen for at least 15 years! On the modern side, they have a totally awesome motion + VR-based game, which is a lot of fun to play. Though I am a bit embarrassed because I think you can see how I'm playing right behind me on a massive screen. Still well worth the five bucks for the experience, if for nothing else. Another thing I really like that they do is that instead of operating based on tokens, it's quarters. The one advantage to token is you're able to buy them with a credit card (though usually in $5 increments). Quarters, meanwhile, don't lock you into playing a certain amount of games - get as many quarters as you need and then leave with what you don't- it's US currency, use it anywhere you'd like. Where it comes to their bar service, I can't really comment as I didn't buy anything this time around (the photo is from a few months ago). However, looking at the menu, it seems they are more about cheap options as opposed to anything worthy of writing home about. So we are left with an arcade that is good fun to kill a couple of hours. It's one that has market rates for modern arcade games, cheap classics, and cheap booze. Likely more funs with friends if you are competitive.

    Cool spot to play pinball in Logan Square. It is quite the happening spot so it can be tough to get…read moreon a machine even though they have 20+. Its seems a lot of people go here to drink and socialize and not just play arcade games and which I believe why it felt so crowded. Nonetheless it was a cool spot to play some silver ball!

    Replay Lincoln Park

    Replay Lincoln Park

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    Love their pop ups and the vibes. I came here with my boyfriend and we were able to catch the…read moreStranger Things pop up before it ended in December. We didn't try their cocktails but they had a curated cocktail menu for the Stranger Things theme. For a Tuesday night the week of Christmas, it was busy as expected. There is a Photo Booth in the back room area that accepts cash. Most games are free. You have to pay cash to play skeeball, basketball, and the buck hunting game.

    I have a confession to make: I suck at pinball. Those folks getting the high scores probably have…read morethe reaction time of professional athletes, as well as being able to perfectly foresee where that little ball is going to go. Honestly, such folks would probably make millions playing baseball or something; I couldn't really tell you, I'm not a big baseball guy. But I digress. What makes this barcade so phenomenal is that most of their pinball machines are set to free play! You can play them as much as you wish without spending a dime. As someone who has spent a dollar, only to see "game over" after about two or three minutes, this is what keeps me coming back again and again. They do have bars (yes, multiple!), of course. The drinks are creative, tasty, and not terribly expensive. I also appreciate that at no point during my visit did I feel compelled to order alcohol to play the games. Furthermore, at the time of my visit, they had a Shrek theme going in the bar in the back. It added to the fun atmosphere. That same night, there was a live DJ. While I am not a fan of loud music in a space which is already pretty loud, I appreciate that this is 100% a personal preference. Plus, I have hearing protection with me pretty much always, so it became a non-issue. I do want to point out that some of their machines could use a little bit of preventative maintenance checks and services. For example, one of the pinball machines had a stuck flipper, another a sticky flipper, and the Terminator 2: Judgment Day arcade game had an issue with the controllers (broken button on one, no vibration on another). However, since these are free, "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth" comes into play, and I don't feel right dinging them on it. Besides, I realize that mechanical devices are going to break. I recently got stuck in an elevator, so I would know! With all this, Replay Lincoln Park is phenomenal, and I can't wait to return on Friday nights to see if I can make myself into a pinball wizard. Yeah, good luck to me (/s)

    FTW Chicago

    FTW Chicago

    (169 reviews)

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    Near North Side

    Great family fun! Lots of activities to choose from. FTW boasts an arcade, bowling, movie theater,…read moreand immersive experiences.

    After 2 long days at a conference in the Chicago suburbs, I wanted to explore Chicago the city. I…read morewanted to have fun and blow off steam. FTW Chicago was just the solution I needed for this. It's up the stairs near the movie theatre. Once you walk in, your senses are inundated by lights, sounds, and the scent of alcohol. It can be a lot to take in but once you get some tokens or a playing card and play your first game, you should be quickly acclimated to your new setting. My friend and my favorites for the night ended up being Skeeball, the milk jug toss, the largest Pac-Man game ever, some of the pinball machines, and the large Connect 4. Honestly, the milk jug toss was a sleeper hit. Don't sleep on it. You can buy a card and add money to it instead of buying tokens. We found that was most convenient and easy for us. You win tickets for each game you play, and there's a cute store where you can claim prizes. The whole place is supposed to have a Steampunk theme. It's not outright obvious, but you can tell by looking at the ceilings or going to the bathroom (there are many stalls and they're very clean!) You can buy food and drinks at the bar and also watch sports. Overall, FTW Chicago would make a great girls' night out or date night, or I could even see coming by myself. Stop by if you're in town.

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    Galloping Ghost Arcade

    (386 reviews)

    I would love to see the electric bill - I can only imagine what it must be for the largest arcade…read morein the world with over 850 playable arcade cabinets. Speaking of, how wonderful is it that this place exists? Far too many modern places are drink-focused enough that games have cup-holders, the games themselves have giant, modern LCD screens with the brightness and color turned way up, and all this for about $1.50-$2.00 a game that lasts a minute, 90 seconds at best, and does not require much skill (with alcohol, I suppose they want something winnable even while a little inebriated). This is to say nothing of the games where the goal is to win tickets to exchange for prizes - don't get me started on the shenanigans at play. Galloping Ghost has arcade games where a simple joystick and a couple buttons is all you need. There are some older shoot the screen games, and other retro games as well. Let's say that none have a modern, flat-screen, and all are old enough to use CRT (Tube) Screens. Given their age, the games are kept in very good shape! I also love that Galloping Ghost is about the love of the games, and not about the love of liquor with games being an excuse to drink. There are bottled sodas available for sale, but not cup-holders, alcohol, or food. Even gum is forbidden. This also has the effect of being a community icon! When I visited, there was a gathering of furries (not something I engage in, but power to you!) I haven't even gotten to the best part: $25 for all day, all-you-can-play access. Open from 11am to midnight (or 2am Friday & Saturday night). The ticket allows you access throughout the day, so you can come and go as you please. Better still, an extra $5 gets you access to all-you-can-play pinball a couple blocks down the street. Also a good selection of fun machines somewhere between retro and modern Stern. Final verdict: While Chicagoland has some arcades with free-play, and some even don't require an entrance fee, these, despite a modest selection revolve around booze. Galloping Ghost is a dying breed that exists to test your skills, maybe set a record if you're that good, and hang out. All this, for a very reasonable entrance fee.

    GGA has way over 1000 games. For that reason, a five star rating is warranted!…read more BUT... Many (about 10 percent or more) aren't playable...there either completely out of order, and have been, in some cases, since last year. Many others (another 10 to 20 percent) suffer from having poorly functioning controls. Still, this place is amazing. It's amazing, but by no means perfect. Back down to 4 stars!

    Lucky Strike Chicago - bowling - Updated May 2026

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