Super fun afternoon here, the whirly ball game was just too fun. I wish it were longer though! Great drinks and selection of cocktails... Horchatini what's my favorite pic Wind here as a large-ish group and we also had dinner after the game. Well the drinks were good. Dinner was a little bit of a letdown and I really wish they had ordered from a better caterer and had better tasting food. Everything was way too cheesy and bland, for the price they could have worked out a better menu and a better selection of items. Hence the one star less read more

We booked a laser tag event with three families and they double booked us. This is the second time they've double booked the space with another party. I would have welcomed booking the space for corporate events or birthday parties but would strongly discourage others from wasting their time and money. read more

We came here as a group of 9, my family and I wanted to do something active together. We reserved a spot for the shirt ball and it was a blast. Each reservation gets about an hour to play about 5 10min games and boy does time fly. The go carts are inverted and can be hard to drive but once you get comfortable it's a lot of fun, harder than it looks. We sat down for a light lunch and had no complaints, your normal bar food. My family went on to play laser tag, which they said was a lot of fun! Overall a great time read more

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Omg!! Whirly ball was so fun! The learning curve felt steep and I wished the carts would drive faster. There were so many beers to pick from which were great! We came for a corporate event and had it catered with a taco bar - so tasty! Loved that there was bowling and other bar games like shuffle board, connect four, jenga, etc. A great place for events! I'd come back with friends if I were local to the area read more

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Great customer service would recommend great games and lots of fun in stores my kiddos loves it

My company celebrated its 50th anniversary at the whirlyBall again with Centurion Catering providing delicious food for everyone. I had a wonderful time seeing some coworkers haven't seen since my ordeal. There were over 300 invitees. The event was overcrowded but there was enough space for all to mingle. The band was a bit loud for my taste and I noticed people giving the "huh?' sign during conversations. Overall, the event was a success, and we were all grateful for the event organizer, our company, and the caterer. There is no doubt that we will continue to hold events at WhirlyBall. read more

Had a company party here a little while back and it was really well organized and the actual game of Whirlyball was really fun! The staff was attentive and helpful, and the food was pretty good! There were also other games available to play, like bowling and ping pong. The venue was clean and had a nice atmosphere to it. read more

Tons of fun, great food and a helpful (and funny!) staff. I'd never played Whirlyball before but it was easy to get the hang of and totally brought the kid-like joy out of all of us. Also helps that their drinks were delicious and heavy handed. Highly recommended! read more

I came to WhirlyBall to celebrate a birthday. The establishment needs some updates but over all we had a pleasant experience. My food was delicious and fresh. I had the fried chicken sandwich with fries. read more

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We hosted a birthday party for our underage teen daughter and her friends on a Saturday afternoon, including an advance reservation for an hour of Whirlyball and 30 minutes of laser tag. The place was pretty empty from what we could see, other than another kid's birthday party doing bowling. We were not aware that this business allowed adult men to play laser tag with our group and did not find this out until after our children came out of the laser tag game that adult men had been mixed in with our group of young girls. We were shocked and horrified to learn that some of the adult men sexually harassed two of the young girls during the game. We immediately alerted management and they brushed it off, saying that we did not purchase "exclusivity" so they can allow anyone into the game. Our daughter's birthday was ruined, the girls were traumatized, we as the hosts were humiliated and had to profusely apologize to all of the parents. Do not bring your children here. This place has no concern for safety. Non-exclusive laser tag is fine. What is NOT OK is mixing underage children with adults who are unrelated strangers, especially in an environment where alcohol is served. This is common sense. That Whirlyball created an environment ripe for abuse and then ignored sexual harassment of underage girls -- basically condoning such behavior -- is absolutely disgusting. Hoping to address this issue privately with the business, we emailed two people from Whirlyball's upper management three days ago. We have received no response. Their silence speaks volumes, and we felt compelled to post this review to warn others. read more

Whirlyball was a blast! I recently visited with a group from work and were in a private section with dedicated servers. We ordered from the menu with a sliders and nachos being an instant hit. The sliders were juicy and flavorful and prepared perfectly. Drinks were great and the servers were attentive. Playing Whirlyball was so. much. fun! It's a cross between bumper cars and lacrosse. We were able to play 5 games and laughed the entire way through. Our scorekeeper was great to explain the rules so that we had a blast but were safe. We did not check out any of the other activities but they looked fun. The decor could use an update and the goals seem to have issued taking score but overall, it was a fantastic time! read more

This place sucks! Super terrible staff. Over priced. Absolutely horrible!! Uneducated employees with no effort at all!

Had a great team building event on a Thursday afternoon. They open at 2pm apparently, I was the first customer run the expansive building so I got a great opportunity to check out the venue. It is definitely huge, with three whirly ball courts (5 on 5), bowling, and laser tag. Lots of tvs so it's a great place to check out any games playing. For birthday party packages I thought the pricing was decent. (min 10 persons) and includes food. $25 per guest (Bowling), $30 for whirly ball, $35 for laser tag. Upstairs is plenty of space for hosting a wedding, group outing, or meeting for 100 + guests with its own separate bowling, area. A nice sized balcony deck for drink reception and its own bar area. There are also three smaller bday party room that hold probably 20-30 guests each if absolutely maxed out. We had some pizzas and I thought they were pretty solid. Crispy crust pan pizzas that held. Their chopped salad was fab, a bit overdressed but it was very yummy, lots of texture. The game of whirly ball was fun. We get 10 mins per game, and I think packages are usually for about 1-1.5 hours depending. I think we probably should have eaten first and then played because we wasted a good amount of our court time eating and drinking. I'll definitely come back for a party. It's different and a great place to catch a game. Full bar service and a gigantic parking lot. (Think it was formerly the Illinois Emissions testing site). read more

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Cute, spot. This is a great spot for group activities like work events. We played whirlyball. Each game lasts for 2 rounds. It like your in bumper cars that you manually control, and you have to catch a whiffle like ball in hockey stick pockets. We had fun playing! Then we had a bunch of apps and drinks before our next move They also have bowling lanes and plenty of space to eat and drink. Im sure there was more, but I was just enjoying the company of my friends and not really looking around all too much read more

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Attended a team building event at WhirlyBall; the staff was amazing..the food and lack of preparedness was not. We ordered heavy apps, there was a long wait to be served then the food immediately changed which made it clear they ran out and weren't prepared for our prescheduled event. Food was missing, we asked the wonderful wait staff who said nothing else was ordered. The Coordinator produced the email with what was ordered, it was just awful. Frozen foods, nothing fresh except the salad. Each time food came out there were different foods because they were not prepared to accommodate our party, yet we had a reservation. Two stars are for the nice staff that served our group; it wasn't their fault. read more

Lyssa is super helpful and amazing! I love Chicago so much, you can always count on friendly, fast, kind and amazing help.

This place was so much fun! We went here to celebrate a friend's birthday. The whirlyball game is such a nice twist on the traditional dashing carts. We even played laser tag and bowling. The instructions were very clear before each game. Our server was so amazing! We were a huge party but yet he was patiently taking our orders and even remembered who had ordered what. We tried the fries, gutter balls, guac and chips, caprese pizza, wild shroom pizza, and the chicken pizza. They even removed the cheese on one of the pizzas for our vegan friend. The ambience is typical of a gaming place, but a bit on the nicer side. We also tried a bunch of different beers and cocktails. Overall, a great experience and great outing for a large group to celebrate an occasion. read more

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I absolutely love this place!! Have hosted many friend events here and have even done a whirlyball league. The food and drink selection is great. Staff is always friendly and willing to help! Great for adult birthday parties as well as kids! read more

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Whirlyball is so much fun. We came here for a work party and had a blast. The food was much better than I expected it to be and the employees were all very kind and had great service. I enjoyed the salad and they beef sliders. They have lounge coaches by the whirlyball windows that were very old and gross looking. They need to replace those with high table tops so people can sit and watch whirlyball at the same time. read more

I came here for a work related party and had a blast! Our referee ( I believe her name was Ally ) was so helpful and attentive to us while we were there. The nachos were amazing and I will definitely be back! So much fun ! read more

I haven't been to Whirly ball in years! I was so excited to stop by today and play laser tag. This is my first time at this new location in Chicago and i l had a ball!! First stop was the bar of course. My bar tender Joseph took care of my friend and me. He made us a few drinks and even recommended a few we had never tried. Let's just say....I have a new drink lol. Next we played laser tag! It was so much fun. I thought i was killing it but I really wasn't . Instead I was getting killed. Next stop was bowling. I'm not the best at bowling but for some reason I was amazing tonight. I ended up winning by one point but who's counting. The manager Tamiyah came by and to check on all guest to see how if we needed anything. She was very attentive and sweet. That I can appreciate. The food was tasty. We had parmesan wings which where a hit. You must try them. I will surely be back on the weekend for some fun. read more

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Mars is the best bartender!! Super funny & best customer service. She checked in and made suggestions!

Came here for a company retreat and was a little skeptical at first. But I actually had a lot of fun. Really nice service and the food/beer was a big plus too. Ambience really helped me feel like a kid again. And I think I'll actually come back with my personal friends.! read more

Had a chance to attend a private birthday party here at WB which was hosted on the second floor. Signs are up for Corvid such as required mask and 6' distance awareness. Good to see that there are plenty of hand sanitizers available for everyone. Second floor seems to be dedicated for parties and a smaller bowling area (which was closed). The only thing open on the second floor was laser tag which less than 25 people can play together. The area was hot and humid, no air conditioning. There is a small area along the play area where you can watch during play. I had to leave the room to get some fresh air. The bar area was closed but was able to sit on the tables. Plenty of parking. read more

We've played whirleyball here many times. Prior to the latest time I would have given this location 4 or 5 stars. This last time, the referee just left when we had 20 minutes left on the time we had paid for. When we tried to inquire about what was happening, a member of the staff (I believe his name was Eric?) became physically aggressive and threatening with us. read more

DO IT. PLAN A WHIRLYBALL NIGHT. You won't regret it!! Such a fun and unique activity for a group of friends! There was lots of yelling and laughing and flailing (also some skilled passes but not from me). If you didn't know, whirlyball is like lacrosse in bumper cars. It's chaotic and amazing. We came here to celebrate my friend's Master's defense, and we had a group of 7. We came on a Tuesday night around 6:15 and we were able to get a court immediately! We each paid $15 for 30 minutes of whirlyball time. We got a court to ourselves, which had 10 cars. A referee comes to give instructions and then they sit in a little room near the ceiling where they call the shots and keep score. It was SO fun. The bumper cars were not so hard to navigate once you get the hang of it! Each game is about 10 minutes long so we played 3 games, which felt like the perfect amount of time! The staff were friendly, the space was clean, and it's a great atmosphere overall. There's a bar and other activities like laser tag. They have a large beer selection and a variety of bar food. The location is in Bucktown so it's near a lot of other restaurants and fun activities. Even better, it has its own parking lot where you can park for free! I'll definitely be back! What a fun night! read more

We booked this place for a family Bowling and WhirlyBall outing. It was a blast. Nachos were OK but service was a little slow. My biggest complaint was the way they charge for bowling with the lanes shutting down as soon as your hour is up. We got a line and 3/4's done. Hard to figure out who was the winner without the second complete game. Whirlyball was a blast and that's why I rated this place a 4. Whirlyball alone would be a 5. An attendant has to watch to make sure we are safe and make sure the scoring is registering correctly. Our attendant was watchful and had some tips for ups. Lots of fun, lots of parking, clean fun environment. read more

FUN. Laser tag was a very fun 20th birthday experience. Joseph was an awesome help! The ambiance of place was supercalifragilisticexpialidotious. read more

This was so much fun. I lived in a suburb north of Chicago for years but never came here for some reason. It's like playing lacrosse in bumper cars. You rent a court by the hour and you have to have at least 4 people to play (it wouldn't be very much fun playing one on one or two on one, would it?) up to a maximum of ten people. After getting a brief intro from the scorekeeper (who watches from a window high above the court), you play 5 and 10-minute matches with the opportunity to switch teams after every match. If Whirlyball isn't your thing (you actually get a bit of a workout steering the cars around) or if you have kids who are too short to play there are also lanes for bowling and a laser tag arena. read more

I came here for a work event! I had a great time from Whirley ball to bowling. I had the Caesar salad, pretzel nuggets, and sliders. The Caesar salad was my favorite but everything was super tasty. The staff was very welcoming and attentive asking us if we need anything. Would be a very cute date spot or fun outing with friends. read more

Had a great time bowling! Great service! Delicious pretzel bites and drinks for afternoon snack! Would highly recommend!

A great place to hang out with a larger group of friends (for a birthday celebration, corporate event, or just because gathering)! 8 of us reserved 1 hour of WhirlyBall on a Sunday afternoon and it came out to be around $34.00 per person. You cannot make a reservation online. You will need to call to make a reservation and sign a contract/pay for the reservation to confirm the event. Super formal process! In addition to Whirlyball, they have bowling, large Jenga, shuffelboard, ping pong, etc. It is nice that they have an ample amount of parking as well! read more

This is sucha cool place to hangout with large groups! We visited this place on a Friday night to celebrate a friend's birthday and pretty much explored all the fun activities they had to offer! We tried WhirlyBall, which is a mixture of basketball and dashing car (I guess!), Laser Tag, as well as Bowling. Each and every activity was so much fun, the instructions were pretty detailed and everything was organized very nicely. We also ordered a bunch of appetizers and drinks. They have a huge variety of beer options, cocktails were a bit sweeter than regular, however, not too surprised as I wasn't expecting the cocktails to be that flattering considering it is an amusement center serving food and drinks as well. We ordered a lot of food - Fries, cheese curds, guacamole and chips, chicken wings, mushroom pizza. They don't have a lot of Vegan options but they can customize the food for you which I appreciated! It is a great place if you have a huge party, we were a party of 17 and the place could easily accommodate us and we all had a gala time! Will definitely be back to enjoy fun activities again! read more

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I was here for a company event and we had a blast. Our servers Emerson and Sebby(?) we're amazing and so thoughtful. We had a blast!

Great spot for games and hangouts, crazy nice staff and great vibes all around. Come and play some laser tag or bowl here.

Have been here twice this year for different events. One was for their open house and one was for their Christmas in July event. WhirlyBall is a place where adults can act like kids again. Not only can you play WhirlyBall (similar to basketball played in bumper cars), but, you can bowl, play video games as well as larger versions of popular board games. You can also relax, have a drink and watch sports on their many large screen TVs, and have a bite to eat. If you have an event or special occasion such as birthdays, meeting, team events, etc. This is a One-Stop location. They can also arrange to cater food for you, which runs from Pizza, burgers, beef sandwiches to all kinds of sweets. They have their own parking lot and there is street parking available on the side of the building. Such a fun evening for everyone! read more

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The food was definitely. I had the Panini Grilled Cheese with a Caesar Salad. Both were nothing less than excellent and very fair prices for food and drink. Our waiter was named Noah a very great person. He checked to see if everything was fine several times before and even after the meal. The management team was amazing they also checked with every table to make sure things were fine. The view was amazing, the lighting was perfect. They also had a live band "The Trio" who really set the mood. If your available on a Tuesday night come out and support. read more

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I'm surprised the reviews aren't higher for this place. We had a fabulous time. The prices were very reasonable and the food was tasty. We loved whirlyball. It was much more athletic than I was expecting (maybe because I'm crazy competitive). All of us were sweating by the end. read more

I planned a birthday event here on a Saturday evening. I've been wanting to come here for like 4yrs now. My bf & I had been trying to call these people for about a week! 2 days prior to my event Bella reached out to me by phone and of course by then the reservation times for bowling lanes & whirleyball was slim. Let's talk about the prices! WOWZERS: $250 an hr for whirley ball & $85 an hr per lane for bowling! You pay half upfront & sign a contract. After a certain time you must be 21yrs old to enter. We all ordered food & drinks while we played games. The food wasn't that great. They did offer either a group bill or separate check options which was cool. Atmosphere is cool & fun for a date night or group setting. We had a server which was really cool & accommodating. I ended up with 12 guests and we really enjoyed ourselves. read more

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Whirlyball is a great place for large groups, both young and old alike. This place is huuuuge. Definitely a big upgrade from the old location that used to be on Damen & Fullerton. There are 2 floors of various activities to choose from. The first floor has your main bowling alley and 2 whirlyball courts. You can rent your bowling shoes here and pick out the size of your bowling ball. There are about 7 bowling lanes available. And they have "bumpers" available for the lanes if you have little ones bowling. For those that do not know what whirlyball is, imagine yourself driving a bumper car at the amusement park or carnival. Now imagine yourself equipped with a lacrosse type stick, but shorter, and you have to throw a whiffle ball with this stick to a backboard similar to the one in basketball. The only thing different about this backboard is that there is no rim, and there is no net. Just a giant bullseye that you have to shoot your whiffle ball at in order to get some points. There are a total of 2 teams on the court, consisting of 5 players. The team that scores the most points in 10 min wins! Its an awesome game!! On the 2nd floor, lazer tag is available. In the lazer tag arena, you are free to battle it out with your opponent on 2 levels - a lower level and an upper level. Try running around that place in heels! Its a great workout for your calves. One negative critique about the lazer tag area is that it smelled so bad in the room where you put on your equipment. It smelled like straight B.O up in that place. I wasnt sure if it was a specific person, or if they just needed to disinfect their equipment, but it was strong. Once i got out of that room all was well with the smell. Another activity available on the 2nd floor is a private bowling alley with a little party room available. How cool is that? There is also a party room with just tables and chairs where you can host a private party and order some food. We had pizza, salad, chicken wings, some type of sushi on a spoon, and dessert of chocolate molten lava cake/cookie thingamajig. Food was actually good! Keep in mind that for larger parties, make sure you reserve your time slot for the whirlyball court, and pay a down payment to hold your spot. Other than that, wear something thats breathable as you will sweat alot, wear comfy shoes, and have a great time! read more

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