The drinks were mediocre at best and the music way too loud going 50 db louder with every change of track. I added two shots to my shake and could barely taste any alcohol. Nuff said. read more

Interesting place We thought it was a bowling alley but found out it was a small bar with two old retro bowling alley lanes We decided to stay The bowling alley was okay You had to hand write your score We did book and pay for our lane before we got there for 1 hour The place opened at 5pm on a Sunday we weren't allowed in when we got there 4 min prior to 5pm There was only 1 person working when we got there and 1 other person came later on The pins sometimes get tangled but the person working at the bar can fix that for you( don't fix it yourself ) Drinks are around $11 to $12 for a cocktail They are good and service was great They also have milkshakes which are really good for $6 and desserts for $8 I don't believe they sell food (other than dessert) The parking is street parking (paid) The bar is narrow There are booths all the way to the back I probably wouldn't bring a large party there but apparently they do book large parties for the lanes (I'm not sure how everyone fits) I probably wouldn't return but it was a cool retro experience. read more

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Creative drinks and vintage vibes at this retro Logan Square spot, complete with bowling and milkshakes. Single couple booths, a light atmosphere, and throwback pop music make for a good date spot if you get there before a weekend night rush. It's a small space so I would recommend booking a bowling lane or getting there before 8 if you want to secure a booth or spot at the bar on a weekend night. I got the Sloe Gin Fizz cocktail -- highly recommend as it balances citrus and creaminess with the whipped egg white. Their cocktails range from creative originals to old-time classics (ie., Grasshopper). Will definitely need to come back and experience the short lane bowling which I imagine is more satisfying than regular bowling read more

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Ok who the f doesn't love a great frozen cocktail, some neons and random dance parties???? This place is the cutest. Also the frozen milkshakes were the bomb! They were boozey and delicious. Our server was super helpful in helping us pick out the best. Both of our drinks were amazing. Old school booths make me feel right at home. And they handed out free pizza!! Loved it! read more

This place is retro chic! Such a cute place with 2 mini Boeing lanes which is perfect for people who suck at bowling like me. It actually made it quite enjoyable. The drink are all very yummy. I had the planters punch which was sweet and had me feeling very nice! Great cut spot for a birthday or a girls night out. read more

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This place is super cute! We went and it was well decorated for Christmas. It was our friends birthday, so $40/person for all you can drink and all you can bowl for 2 hours. A great deal! read more

Super retro bar. The pink squirrel is a little small, but a cool idea. They have two bowling lanes, but make sure you make a reservation if you plan to bowl. The lanes are half the size of a regular bowling lane. They do not have automatic score, so you have to keep track old school style. Drinks are really cheap and the hostess up front was very polite. If you open a tab at the bar but then sit in a booth, make sure you tell your serve before ordering again. I would recommend this bar and I'd go there again. read more

Super cute and swanky! I'd go for a first date maybe or just a night out with a friend.They don't necessarily play my type of music but the place is aesthetically pleasing and photo op worthy. Staff is friendly and it's located near a lot of other bars just in case you're looking for something a bit more upbeat. read more

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I have been here twice now, once to host a private event and another time with friends and family to drink use the bowling lanes. I love this unique venue! It's a bar. No, it's a bar, No, it's a milkshake joint. Really it's all three! Cool fifties diner set up with fifties style cocktails and boozy milkshakes. This is where adults can come to play! I am head over heals about the boozy milkshakes. They are rich, creamy and simply sinful! My favorite is the Golden Cadillac with creme de banana, chocolate ice cream, Galliano and spike whipped cream. Yum! Watch out though they can sneak up on you. The string bowling lanes are tons of fun. Much easier than regular bowling so I don't have to be embarrassed. Still lost though. A great deal too at only $20 per lane per hour. Reserve your lane ahead of time online through their website. Simple a great place for both the adult and the kid in you! read more

This place was great and the bartenders were attentive and made amazing drinks, even though they were swamped on a busy Saturday evening. Really fun and interesting vibe. One of our favorite bars on our visit. Highly recommend! read more

Love the mean squirrels theme! Britt, Amanda, and Erica are the best bartenders a girl can ask for, always making sure you are having a good time. Also, who doesn't love a bar that gives away free pizza?!?!!? read more

We've been there twice and loved it both times. The pink neon ambience makes you forget you're in a mall. They have both ice cream and non-ice cream drinks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic. I can vouch that the salted caramel has plenty of bourbon in it! Friendly staff, tasty drinks, and the general manager was very generous to our birthday party. We'll be back again. read more

Reservations for the lanes are a bit expensive but I absolutely adore the vibe of this place (and the drinks, of course). The milkshakes are a must-have and I really need to come back to try more of the menu. Really really chill and friendly bartenders. read more

Can't say enough nice things about the Pink Squirrel. We rented out this adorable and cozy bar on a Tuesday for a team party, and felt like VIPs. The cocktails were insanely good, the staff was super-friendly, the service was excellent, and the vibe was unpretentious but special. All the fun was had, and we enjoyed every little thing. Also, our event contact was a pleasure, made us feel special, and had her staff coordinate directly with the caterers so all we had to do was show up ready to party. Also, the bathroom was clean, which is really important to me at a venue that I've invited my clients to. A+ read more

The Pink Squirrel is dope. The duckpin bowling is super fun and the drinks are great. The only reason I can't give it 5 stars is that the spots to hang out and enjoy a drink are limited because of the bowling space. I wish it was just a little bit bigger space, but I also get that they're making the most of the spot they have. No complaints, it's awesome. Love me some Pink Squirrel. read more

My friends and I saw this place and decided to walk in for a drink. Nothing special, just that it looked cool, and the vibe was nice. It wasn't packed, which was great for us, and we sat at a table immediately. Had a round of drinks and some chasers, and left. I guess what makes this place great is that they serve boozy milkshakes (which was unfortunately didn't have the chance to try), and there's a small bowling area which much shorter lanes than at an actual bowling alley. read more

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This is the best bar in Logan square! While the dessert bars are normally in a League of their own this place hits all the marks. If you can't get a reservation for duckpin bowling ( which is so much fun) don't worry, the staff is dedicated to having a good time, which insures you're good time. The managers ( the Chris') are playful and cool, bringing out board games and serving some serious panache to Drinks that will send you back in time. We went here for my husbands birthday and we have a mixed group with his friends and mine (both were very comfortable and plan on going back) read more

This is arguably one of my favorite cocktail bars in Logan square. This bar comes strait out of the 1970s, where boozy milkshakes, old fashioned sweets, and candlestick bowling are above all else. Grab a cozy booth and enjoy the environment with the neon lights and the excitement of the 2 lane bowling alley. I've tried a few drinks here that I would highly recommend, the multiple times I have stopped by: the hummer (milkshake), old fashioned (sweet), and the whisky sour. The playlist is always rocking too! Cheers read more

Cute, quirky and fun. What else are you looking for in a lounge located in Logan Square?! The milkshakes are the main event here and they help take you back to childhood days as you listen to the throw backs and sing along. There is also a short bowling alley that helps you feel like you're in highschool again. The fun doesn't stop here and I recommend if you are looking for a fun night in Logan Square this is worth coming in. read more

I really enjoyed the pink squirrel! The place is rather small, but cute and retro themed. Sharing a boozy shake made me feel like I was in Pleasantville! We tried two of the shakes, the hummer and the grasshopper. Both were delicious. For the price, I feel like they could add a little extra alcohol, but delicious none the less. The guy that greeted us, maybe a manger or owner, was super friendly and helpful. Have great suggestions. This was a perfect nightcap after a nice dinner just around the corner. read more

This is another favorite bar of mine in Logan Square. Not only is the music so great (it's a wide array of hits), but the diner atmosphere is so fun too. The cocktail list is vast and will cater to everyone, and the few beers they have are super cheap ($3!). Funny how there is one option for food - the turkey club- but I have yet to see anyone actually order this. The milkshakes looked pretty great too, but it's a rare night if I get a boozy milkshake so I stayed away from that. I enjoyed the tequila drinks and the vibes at this cool spot. read more

Cute decor, and tasty, pretty cocktails. My sister and I came in on a Saturday in June around 3 pm and sat at the bar, and the male bartender was really friendly, and happy to talk cocktails with us and ask what flavors we were interested in. We had only planned on having one round but the bartender was so friendly and playing such good music that we stuck around for 2. We were trying to take cute pics of our drinks and he was so fun, he threw us their matches for a photo prop. I'm a sucker for crushed ice, so I got the blue Hawaiian and the Wisconsin Old Fashioned. Both were delicious. Each drink was $11, which compared to San Francisco prices made me feel like I was getting away with something, but maybe in Chicago it's considered higher range. But the detail that goes into the drinks makes it worth it. read more

We came here for a birthday get together! And we had so much fun! The drinks were strong, so I only had one and then stuck to beer after that. Which they had a good deal on the tecates. The ambience was perfect for a girls night out! We sat by the area that looked like bowling. It had a big enough area to sit with two small tables. As the night progressed they played some throwbacks on the speakers, the music was perfect! read more

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The Pink Squirrel was amazing! We were craving boozy milkshakes after dinner tonight, so we came here and got them. I had the Pink Squirrel milkshake with caramel drizzle on top. It was SO good! Exactly what I was craving! Plus you could taste the alcohol in it! Will definitely come back. read more

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I wound up a the Pink Squirrel for a bit of an embarrassing reason. The pink squirrel is a hip bar in wicker park with some of the loveliest bartenders in the industry. I thought it was a smutty bookstore. I'm glad that I was able to soothe a different demon. I had a crispy beer and a shot of malort to calm me down. They have a kind of bowling game that everyone was really excited about. One of the girls playing the game invited me over to give it a try. I must say that I had a whirl at the squirrel. If you have a fist full of dollars I always say that you must have been to Bob Rohrman but now I say go spend those dollars the TPS. read more

I can't help but feel this stretch of Milwaukee is cursed. The concept is great, really great. My friends and I had previously terrible experiences at Deadbolt next door, and the Ramen place down the street. I was hoping for a far superior experience here... but it fell short. The concept is great, but what seemed to be sold as cozy was just small. Not enough space for larger groups. The staff was nice, but there was a guy who I think I've seen there before who was just rude. As weird as it sounds, I almost feel like all the business on that stretch share the same attitude, the same mindset, the same emphasis on presentation (which always falls short). I would honestly wager at least 2 of the 3 businesses there have the same owner. I don't know. That's paranoid. You get 1 more star because of the great concept. read more

I've walked by many times and wanted to stop in. Finally, last week I met some friends for happy hour. A delightful spot. It has a retro diner vibe with a wide menu of craft cocktails (all $10) and one item on the food menu: turkey club. What I didn't know is that there's a mini bowling alley in the bar, two lanes with a candlepin-like thing going on. They're still working out what/how to charge, but on slow weeknights, you can bowl for free for now. All of the drinks we tasty and fun, and I would love to go back! read more

Crowded. Not a lot of space. We didn't feel like we fit in. A lot of young hipsters. Bowling looked cool. But you need to make a reservation. read more

The Pink Squirrel was a complete and utter disappointment. The one star is only going up for the cute atmosphere and tasty drinks. This had been on my friends and I's list of places to go and we won't be coming back. It all started with the time it opened. Knowing the establishment has been busy and popular, we got there right at 5pm to get a booth (which you can't reserve). The door was locked. One of the staff (there was 2 in the place) opened the door and said "Oh we're still getting ready but come on in". We felt the annoyance and would've preferred if they just told us to wait 5 more minutes, but regardless if you open at 5, you can't be mad people showed up at 5. Then we grab a seat and a waitress comes out to take our order. She preemptively asked us if we wanted to split our checks, which we did. It just makes things easier and since it was presented to us we felt good about it. Well apparently, even though she made the suggestion, the waitress proceeded to tell us that "ya know Venmo exists for this reason." After taking our orders she tells us she's not coming by anymore as they're understaffed and to order anything we'd have to go to the bar. She then makes our drinks and has us come up and grab them. We finished our first round, and wanted to get a second one but the place filled up so fast it took us an hour to get a drink ordered. During that time, a third employee showed up. She did a clean of tables, with a promise to come back and take an order. That never happened. Finally after clearing out a bit, me and my group finally got to the bar to order a second round and close our tabs. During this whole time we only were come up to once. It was completely flabbergasting. As already stated we wont go back & as I have now seen in a few reviews, what happened to us is somewhat reoccurring. I'm all for understanding a short staff, and needing some help by the customer to meet in the middle. But this whole trip I felt like I was a bother and treated rudely. Unless you want to feel a Grinchy Christmas experience, I'd reco going elsewhere. read more

This Wisconsin inspired cocktail bar is a true gem. We spent a great Wednesday night chatting with the friendly bartenders about Chicago cocktail culture and playing the great bar game of carpet ball. They serve delicious retro cocktails as well as other classic/standard cocktails however, their milkshake cocktails are a must try. I was concerned that their namesake drink would be too sweet but it was delicious. They balance the ice cream out with just the right amount of alcohol. My partner had the Millionaire Cocktail and a Brown Derby which were also excellent. Note that they only have a turkey club and dessert in terms of food so I would keep that in mind if you are hungry. We loved that they have board games, two lanes for mini bowling as well as carpet ball. Even with the plethora of excellent bars in the Logan Square area, I will absolutely come back to the Pink Squirrel next time I am in the area. read more

Great place! Fun decor and drinks that you can't get anywhere else. My only complaint is the music never works with the vibe. My expectation is 50s/60s songs to go with the retro decor, but you'll actually hear 90s/00s instead. read more

For a concept bar, this place has knocked it out of the park. Every detail from the menu, the throwback bowling alley, the dimly lit booths, and the attire of the staff squarely hits on the 50's vibe they're going for. Unfortunately, the cocktails we had weren't up to par here, and given the surplus of bars and the saturated market we have here in Logan Square now, there's no room for subpar drinks. I had the Wisconsin Old Fashioned, which drank and tasted like a glass of water. Either I have a drinking problem or there were some miscalculated proportions. I imagine where these guys excel at though is their boozy shakes, which given the season, it might be awhile before I get around to trying. read more

I liked the decor.. very festive, the drinks were mediocre, and one of the male bartenders, was coughing all the time while making the "carousel", and other drinks, with only a mask on his chin, no hand washing, gloves and did not appear to follow basic sanitation. Making the "carousel", he touched every rim of every glass.. kind of a turn off.. I won't be back. read more

I wanted to give this place 5 stars. It was a lot of fun & super cute inside. The drinks where great. However there was a mistake with my bill. When I signed for my bill I was charged $30 for 2 drinks which was fair plus I left a $10 cash tip. When I checked my bank statement I had a $50 charge from the pink squirrel. Me and my sister had the same amount of drinks & her bill was only $30. So they charged me an extra $20 after I had already signed for my $30 bill. I called the pink squirrel and left a voicemail to let them know about it and it's been a week & I still haven't heard anything back. If you choose to go just make sure to check your bank statements afterwards to make sure they charged you the correct amount. read more

Love the vibe in this place. Neon lights, great drinks, 80s music, great service. Highly recommend. Will be returning!

A fun place to spend an evening! The Pink Squirrel has delicious cocktails and retro decor that will take you back to 1950's Wisconsin, friendly service and duck pin bowling!! A great new addition to the Logan Square area. We loved it!! read more

Pretty cool place but it's so small, I loved the cocktail and the vintage vibe. Kind of sucks that there is such a long wait to use the bowling lanes or any of the other games, but still a cool place to hang and the bartenders are pretty nice. Maybe next time we'll get there earlier. Side note the table booths are really small and tight so I wouldn't recommend this for a large group setting. read more

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my second time here and it was packed and felt like a mini club. people were standing and dancing near the bar area. i got the pink squirrel milkshake and it was sweet and delicious with a hint of booze. i loved the atmosphere with disco lights and retro bowling. such a cute hole in the wall read more

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They make many classic cocktails including a Wisconsin old fashion. I loved the millionaire with bourbon and egg whites...ect. hair of the dog and a turkey club make the menu ornate showing supper club class. $3 can beer old style, tecate, Miller high Life. We didn't play the candle pin, but makes for nice activity on this eclectic place. read more

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This is a VERY hipster Logan Square bar. Staff is friendly and helpful but the overall bar I just couldn't dig. Overpriced cocktail list for so so drinks, limited seating area, 2 pricey small bowling lanes and can be crowded. You can get hipster beer cans for $3 here also if the cocktails aren't your thing. We have visited Bryant's Cocktail Lounge in Milwaukee and had high hopes but this is nothing close to that establishment. Probably won't be back. read more