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Southport Lanes & Billiards
Bowling Alley, Pool Hall, and Pub
Lakeview, Chicago
"Great beer selection."(4 Tips)
"your bowling balls"(2 Tips)
"old fashioned atmosphere and love the option of the baby sized beers"(2 Tips)
"Everyone should try Grandma Allegra's Falafel Sandwhich!"(3 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.
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 !
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!
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.
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.- 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.
- Josh SciannaDecember 10, 2017No better spot for someone who enjoys activities while drinking. Pool/bowling makes for a fun night out with friends.
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.
Jake SmithJuly 26, 2013You can't go wrong with the sandwiches; both the Hotel California and the Henderson are excellent.
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!
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 more- Deborah ElyseFebruary 7, 2011Everyone should try Grandma Allegra's Falafel Sandwhich! Tastes like the real deal! And it has an awesome red pepper tahini!
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 =)
Kenney MarlattOctober 10, 2014Southport Lanes is also one of the better beer bars near the Southport stop.
Zach SchneiderDecember 8, 2011You have to try Old-Fashioned Butter Burger on the lunch menu, it is amazing
MazdaOctober 29, 2010Southport Lanes & Billiards is a bowling and billiard establishment that boasts one of only ten hand-set bowling alleys in the country.
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!
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 10
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!
- Mike PosthumaJune 21, 2010Awesome time. Simple fun and not expensive. Do some bowling over some drinks.
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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 Lanes boasts a vintage bowling alley, billiards, over 30 craft beers - and a VERY colorful past.
Closed until 4:00 PM (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
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Yes
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"Fun place for old school bowling. Drinks are reasonable & it makes a great location for a company party!"
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"The bartenders are what make this place great! Mandy and Jeni are the best!"
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- 7.7
"Such a fun place for bowling and lots and lots of lanes so you never have to wait."
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