Monday Funday at Punch Bowl was the perfect way to kick off my birthday celebration! It was my first time visiting, and Dee " Bartender " made the experience one to remember. From the moment I sat down, his hospitality was exceptional. He was welcoming, personable, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about providing great service. If you're an Old Fashioned fan, you have to order one from Dee it was absolutely outstanding! Hands down one of the best I've had. To top it all off, Dee surprised me with a complimentary birthday cheesecake and even sang "Happy Birthday" to me. That thoughtful gesture truly made my night and turned a great experience into a memorable one. Excellent drinks, outstanding customer service, and genuine hospitality. Dee is a true asset to Punch Bowl. "might I add Dee sung happy birthday to me" 10/10. I'll definitely be back--and I highly recommend asking for Dee! read more

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The Punch Bowl Social location is nice. This was my first time here and I loved the set up! I'm a lover of laundromats, skating rinks and nostalgia. This location gives 80s-90s laundromat and arcade. I wish there were some waiters in skates . The menu was fairly expansive but didn't seem appetizing. I tried the sweet and spicy cauliflower and loved them! I'm not a spicy food eater, but these were sooooo good!!! I ordered the chicken and waffles and was a little disappointed. My chicken was old and served warm. Who in the world eats warm chicken?!?! I requested for the chicken to be remade, but by that time the waffle was cold. I didn't have the patience to return anything else, as my waiter should have immediately requested to remake my whole meal....oh well. We plan to go back, but definitely not on a busy night. read more

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Our team recently hosted our holiday party at Punch Bowl Social. This place is the perfect blend of a social restaurant and entertainment venue. For food we had a taco buffet with a variety of toppings including fajita vegetables, shredded beef and chopped chicken. The alcohol and non-alcohol drink options were great. We also had a variety of mini desserts to choose from. The space reserved for our party was spacious with many seating options and things to do. There were 2 karaoke rooms as well as a pool table for us to use. There were also arcade games available in the vicinity. It's definitely place I would come back to and bring friends over who want something different from a sit down dinner! read more

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Nice and clean place. Seemed to be understaffed. Took a while for the waitress to return in between food being ordered and delivered. No refills until the end. Food and drinks were good with the exception of the steak. It was bland. Was told it with be a Reggaeton and R&B music. DJ didn't start playing music until 1 hour into reservation. read more

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I had two work team building events here in the past few months and it is a complete blast! It's located in Fulton market which is definitely a trendy and hip part of downtown Chicago. The food is definitely not just standard bar food and it is actually very good (and I'm super picky when it comes to bar food!) I've had their burger, tater tots, pretzels, Carnitas tacos, and most recently had their chicken and waffles, which was so delicious. Love the strawberry toppings to mix it up! Once you've filled up your belly, they have tons of fun activities to do such as darts, pool, foosball, bowling, and even karaoke. I love their photo taking section where you can take fun pictures with your group and have it be in a GIF. Service is also super great for large parties and they are super patient with all of our requests! Drinks are also really good and I normally just get beer or simple item off their Happy hour menu. Definitely check this place out if you have a group of people who need to entertain or a work event. This place is super fun and it never disappoints! read more

Punch Bowl Social - Chicken and waffles platter! - Gastropubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is soooo fun!!! We reserved four lanes of bowing all to ourselves. They have bowing, arcade games, bocce, karaoke, board games, giant twister, and more! Basically, think of an adult playground where you can host parties. There's also a section where you can sit down and order food. The vibes are super fun, and decor is kinda eclectic. I didn't get a chance to snap a pic of the buffet spread, but we got the chips with guac and salsa, crispy Brussels sprouts, mac and cheese, Thai chili glaze chicken bites, and the knockoff burger sliders. The Brussels definitely stole the show, and the Thai chili glaze chicken bites were such a nice sweet and sour bite. read more

Punch Bowl Social - Buffet plate - Gastropubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here for a birthday party that had food and bowling. It was a fun time with a great space. The food was pretty decent we had shrimp cocktail, pork sliders, beef sliders, Mac and cheese and chicken nuggets. The drinks were good as well too! Lots of space for eating and bowling. The bowling lanes were fun too with couches and plenty of space for spectators to sit too. read more

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We celebrated my bestfriend's birthday here as part of a booked party package. Unfortunately, during our visit, a commercial was being filmed right next to our section without any prior notice. There was no communication or courtesy heads-up, and at times the production crew even used our bowling lane for filming without acknowledging guests or offering a quick "excuse me," which was disappointing during a planned celebration. I did bring this to management's attention on behalf of the birthday party, and they were responsive in trying to make things right. They offered our group complimentary drinks and game cards, which helped us continue and enjoy the celebration for my friend. Overall, it was an unexpected and somewhat disruptive situation, especially considering it was a busy Saturday. However, I do want to give a shoutout to Bruce for his hospitality and effort in smoothing things over and improving the experience for our group. read more

Came for an event - really enjoyed the food and beer/wine tokens. I liked how the food was kept warm and there was good variety. The server came around frequently and was attentive. We were limited in space a little and there was not much seating but we got to play darts and had access to a karaoke room. Would consider for my own future events! read more

Punch Bowl Social - Gastropubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My bff and I came here for a St. Patrick's Day bar crawl. Delicious drinks, friendly staff, clean bathroom. The place is huge and we will definitely be back. read more

Amazing place for couples, groups, friends, office outings. It has all the games you can ask for. Staff is super friendly and food is high quality. Alan (our usual server) is great! Location is superb. read more

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The venue is spacious, but it was surprisingly quiet for a Saturday afternoon. Bar service was a bit slow, and we had to get a staff members attention even though it wasnt busy. On the bright side, the drinks were well made and enjoyable. I'd be happy to come back and give this place another try. read more

First time here. The concept is AWESOME! The staff was nice, but jt is very clear that there is zero management here. No one to explain how the game works. The bartenders had to deal with serving warm beer, and overall seemed sad the support they get. However, I would come back.... But please get the servers the help and leadership they deserve. read more

Drink/bar review only -- The space is like a Dave & Busters. There's a bowling section, billiards, and other games. There's also an ugly Christmas sweater popup shop right now. I came on a Tuesday night for trivia night. Trivia is hosted in the bar area and there was only one bartender working. There was no waiter so all orders had to be made with the bartender. I ordered the hibiscus 66 punch which was actually pretty good. I went back to order another drink but because it was only one bartender, it took forever and I couldn't get another drink order in. I then went back 20 minutes later to close out the tab for my one drink, and that took a long time too! It just doesn't make sense why the establishment would host a trivia event every Tuesday to try to bring in more people, and there would only be one bartender working. read more

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So I'm having mixed feelings about Punch Bowl and it's why I've given them 3 stars. First their ada accessibility was basically non existent. They said their elevator was down but didn't offer to allow us to use the service elevator, this is just kinda unacceptable. The server was giving good service, however, we were trying to communicate to her that we wanted to make sure our checks weren't being confused with others and it wasn't landing and that made it a little frustrating. However, the food was absolutely amazing and the drinks were good too. I would definitely recommend the nachos, fish sandwich, wings, and the wedge salad. The ambiance is nice but I think after 9pm it's too crowded for me! read more

We popped in for happy hour last week. There was $5 margs which is a win! It was decently busy, the bar was busy, and there were lots of activities to play. The margs were good!! read more

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So we've been to other PunchBowl locataions and noticed this one was more kid friendly. The atmosphere could've changed since we hadn't been to a PunchBowl social location in +4 years. They had lots of interactive games like large Kenya, large connect four and so much more. We didn't stay since it was packed to the max and hard to get around the bar area. read more

Punch Bowl Social - Gastropubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great drinks. Friendly bartenders and host staff. Plenty to do, laser tag, jenga, connect 4, bowling. Allows under ages of 21 to come in.

Came back for their happy hour and got the try much more of the menu!! Love love love this place and appreciate the plethora of vegetarian options they have. You must get the legit nachos--truly a spin on the classic and the best nachos I've had. Their fries are a classic and you have to get those ofc. Their cauliflower wings are another item I cannot recommend enough. So so so good! This place is a must try. read more

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Javi Cruz was the best bartender! Had been there since 4:45pm til around 10pm and had different folks but HE was the one to remember! read more

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I always have such a great time at Punchbowl social. There's so many activities to try and the interior looks very nice and is spacious. Staff always seem very well informed and are very helpful in making selections recently. I went there for happy hour and I felt it was a really good deal because we got a lot of drinks and the food also tasted really good and was hot and fresh read more

Who doesn't love a good happy hour?! I started with a Whiskey Sour. It was decent, but too sweet for me, so we ended up just having the well whiskey (which was Evan Williams, so not too bad) and ginger ale. I ordered the Chips & Guac, but the server mistakenly brought us the Queso Dip. We really enjoyed it, so we weren't upset about the mistake. You'll need to request extra chips though. We also had the Cocoa Dusted Carnitas Tacos, which the menu boasts as 1 of the house favorites. I can see why. The meat was tender and had a ton of flavor. I'm typically not a fan of corn tortillas, but these were good. They weren't gummy or stiff, but I will say that after sitting for a while, they did not hold up to all the ingredients - so eat them as soon as they arrive at the table. Our server checked on us so many times while we were there, so we were super appreciative of that. Oh, and if you don't like a lot of noise, this isn't the spot for you. Folks were REALLY getting into the games they were playing, especially at the foosball table right there in the dining area. #ImNotAFoodie #ImJustAGirlWhoLovesFood #YelpEliteSquad read more

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Went here with my teammates from work and we had a blast! We had a group of 6, called ahead to make sure we could get a reservation for bowling on a Wednesday night. They told us we would be good without one, and we were! On weekdays, they have happy hour specials like $5 margs and $5 cosmos, and even bowling was half off with 30 min of extra time! They also had some deals on apps like the Thai chili edamame was delicious. Would definitely recommend going here if you're with a work group wanting to have some fun! read more

Definitely a good social place for large crowds. Many vibes going around the bar and bowling alley. Good place to celebrate birthdays and anything else ! read more

Punch Bowl Social - Gastropubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Fun to have your own bowling lane. Food was good too. Service was good - always there when needed and with with the orders

Why can't these places be found in L.A.? Eclectic bar with entertaining games throughout the space. From shuffleboard to bowling to ping pong to pool tables to jenga and more! Food and drinks were okay. Service was hard to flag down but once we found someone they were nice. read more

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Fun place, decent food and drinks! I've been here doing during Halloween as well as on a double date and bowling. It was a cool time.

Made reservations for Saturday night and was an hour late but they still accommodated us which was awesome. We had the Shirmp tacos, A La Bama sandwich, Cilantro Honey wings, Cheese sticks and Thai Chili Edamame. Food was great, we played a few games after. It gets really busy on Saturdays, this particular night bowling lanes were limited and you can only make a reservation for 4 guests or more. read more

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I was excited to bring my daughter and her friends here this past weekend since we loved it pre pandemic, but it just wasn't quite the same. Like many businesses they were very understaffed and the staff who was working weren't happy about it. It took forever to seat our party of 9 for our reservation and once we were finally seated I approached the hostess 5 times (nicely) to ask for menus. She snapped at me and told me she should have gone home an hour beforehand. Our waiter was friendly and tried his hardest, but was also overwhelmed and got half our order wrong. He was also MIA for the majority of our meal and when I asked other servers for things like water was told they weren't our server. I found myself walking back to the kitchen over and over again to fix our order since i had 7 hangry girls. I originally chose this because thought the girls would have a lot of fun doing the activities. I was told it was a short wait for bowling, but everytime i approached the activities stand they said it wasn't quite ready yet...and finally I gave up. Virtual Reality apparently didn't make it thru the pandemic, which they were most excited about. They weren't interested in karaoke, which I thought would have been fun...but overhead someone come out of the karaoke room complaining the microphone was broken. The girls spent the majority of their time in the small arcade room where skee ball was the most popular attraction. I will admit the arcade room was a great way to pass the time while we waited for our food. The food itself was pretty good, although the main attraction here is the activities and I just wasn't impressed this time around. I may try again once they get their staffing issues under control, but wouldn't recommend in the near future. read more

This place is so much fun! So many different activities to do and a cute little photo op area. The drinks are nice a strong. read more

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Had a really fun time at Punch Bowl Social in Chicago. It's a huge entertainment spot with bowling, arcade games, shuffleboard, and plenty of space to hang out with a group. The food and drinks were better than expected--solid American comfort food and creative cocktails that actually pair well with the fun atmosphere. Service was friendly and kept things moving even when it was busy. What really makes it stand out is the vibe--it feels like a mix of restaurant and activity space, so you're not just sitting around waiting for your food. Great place for birthdays, team outings, or a casual night out with friends. Lively and entertaining spot that's perfect when you want more than just dinner and drinks. read more

Decided to kill an hour and no better place than punch bowl social if you are in the area. It's pretty spacious with multiple fun activities options like bowling, ping pong, darts, arcade, board games etc. We played darts for a bit and ordered two standard drinks. The servers were nice and helpful. Not my first time there and definitely won't be the last time. read more

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We love coming here, it reminds us of similar visits back home in California at the same venue. Definitely a great place to play games, hang out with friends, and bowl if you're interested. This place has a lot of games that you can choose from. The Matcha cocktail is delicious and is a must try. The Sriracha peanut fries are spicy and incredibly flavorful. They make for a great late night snack. This place has amazing sides to eat that complement their drinks really well. Definitely worth coming for a game night or for a birthday celebration. It definitely gets busy so either make a reservation or come early. read more

This place was so cute and fun! I came here with a party of 8 (we made reservations beforehand) midday on a Saturday. First of all Punch Bowl Social is huge! Right when we got in, I noticed the famous colorful laundromat room that's made basically for pictures. It was super cute and bright! We passed it to get to our table which was on the second floor. This is such a creative place with food, picturesque walls, bowling, games, and more. The hostess and server were both so friendly! The food here was good but nothing crazy. We all got assorted dishes and we like the quesadillas the best. The drinks were strong which is always a plus! It's also a loud environment so take that into consideration before booking. I would definitely come here again for drinks and fun, but maybe skip the dinner. Overall it was a really fun and affordable place. I'm happy we chose Punch Bowl to start off our night! I'll be coming back! read more

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Punch Bowl Social has been a go-to spot for me and my friends. This expansive establishment offers a diverse range of entertainment options, making it a fantastic choice for groups and a guaranteed good time. The variety of activities available at Punch Bowl Social is impressive - from multiple bowling lanes and a pool table to a foosball table and various arcade games, there's something for everyone. The size of the venue is a definite plus, providing ample space for larger groups without feeling overcrowded. The staff at Punch Bowl Social are generally friendly and helpful, contributing to a positive overall experience. Their attentiveness adds to the welcoming atmosphere, making patrons feel valued. The bar and kitchen services are commendable, with a good selection of drinks and punches that I particularly enjoy. The one drawback that slightly affects the overall rating is the noticeable increase in prices over the past year. Both bowling and drinks have become fairly expensive. . read more

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We went last night and it was fun! We went for a private event set up by my husband's school. They had a section blocked off on the 2nd floor for us. The food was really good. I liked the sliders, Mac and cheese, steak and the lemon bar bites. I did order one cocktail, a Paloma, and I enjoyed it! The vibe is fun! Very West Loop #iykyk, very quirky decor. The 2nd Floor (at least in the section we were in) had a small arcade, game room, karaoke rooms, and bowling! The staff is super nice, everything looked and felt clean, and there was enough space for people to spread out. read more

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This place is pretty LIT. It makes for a great hangout spot with friends with many games, food, etc. in the West Loop/Fulton Market area. ATMOSPHERE/ARCHITECTURE: 9/10 Nice hangout atmosphere that's always hustling and bustling. There's a ton of games there from pool to bowling to arcade games. It's rather spacious and seats upwards of 100+. SERVICE: 8/10 We had pretty good service for a large group, everything came out quickly and as expected. FOOD: 9/10 Cuban Sandwich - 9/10 - Ordered a Cuban sandwich there with a side of fries and it was solid! Definitely hit the spot and everything else I saw my friends order was also mouthwatering as well. VALUE: 7/10 Prices seem fair, not cheap, not expensive. PROBABILITY OF RETURN: 9/10 Would definitely come back here! TO EAT OR NOT TO EAT: Eat! OVERALL: 9/10 read more

Punch Bowl Social - Gastropubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been to Punch Bowl Social several times in Chicago as well as in California and Indiana. My most recent visit was 8/28/2024 as a plus one to my sister's company party. The layout was nice. The drinks flowed freely. Lots of food options, all very good and kept warm. To go boxes were provided for leftovers at the end of our allotted time. The serving staff was excellent. Very nice, attentive, and kept our area clean. Everyone had a great time. There was bowling, ping pong, basketball, and Jenga in our area. Outside of our reserved area was a vibrant photo activation to take fun pictures and quick videos. We pretty much had the place to ourselves as the party was midday. I would highly recommend reserving space here for any large group activity (company teambuilding, birthday's, any reason to have fun). Punch Bowl Social is always a guaranteed fun time across the board, no matter what state I've been in. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because, unfortunately, they had a worn-down couch in our section that needed repairing based on all of the tape on the damaged areas. Which apparently isn't doing anything since I still I got cut across the top of my hand from a jagged edge. I sought out one of the folks who wasn't a server. Showed them my injury, pointed to the source, and asked for a band-aid. One thing for sure is that I'm glad it wasn't a life-threatening injury because there was no expeditiousness about tending to my need. I started to wonder what happens if a worker gets injured on the job for the length of time it took to get back to me. And from where I was standing, I saw what looked like a first aid kit on the wall of the kitchen area. I was given 2 band-aids and the equivalent of a wet wipe to cleanse the cut. They didn't seem phased by this occurrence. I don't know how many more people need to get hurt on this furniture before they purchase a new one, because I'd think they have the money to replace it, hopefully they take action sooner rather than later. Housekeeping items: valet is available. Parking app garages are nearby, along with metered parking. The bathroom is ok. read more

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The food was not good at all tacos or the chicken it was a chill place to hang with friends, but eat before hand

I've been wanting to come here since last year but of course covid shut everything down I came withone of my best girlfriends after work we were able to partake in some of the happy hour specials it was not crowded so we were able to space out and be socially distant we did observe a table which had children in it and the parent kept stepping away from the children and the children were very disruptive we had our waiter and the waiter had an orientee and The orientee was very cool but the waiter he had a ego problem he had attitude because we moved ourselves because we came there to have a good time and not be disturbed by people's kids read more

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