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Games & drinks in Chicago

Pool, darts, pinball, shuffleboard.

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Example nights

Real Chicago venues, put together by our planner. Refreshed Jul 20.

Games at Logan Arcade in Logan Square, then dinner at Frank and Mary's Tavern in Avondale.

  • 01Logan ArcadeLogan Square · $
  • 02Frank and Mary's TavernAvondale · $
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Games at Alumni Lanes in Old Town Triangle, then dinner at Burton Place in Near North Side.

  • 01Alumni LanesOld Town Triangle · $$
  • 02Burton PlaceNear North Side · $
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Dinner at Bonus Round Game Cafe in Lake View East, then George Street Pub.

  • 01Bonus Round Game CafeLake View East · $
  • 02George Street PubLake View East · $$
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Top 12 venues

  1. 01

    Logan Arcade

    Logan Square · $

    Pinball machines in premium condition, quarter-fed arcade games, huge beer selection — $25 buys you the whole night.

  2. 02

    Kings Dining & Entertainment

    Goose Island · $$

    Entertainment venue with 16 bowling lanes, game tables, updated American eats & specialty cocktails.

  3. 03

    Puttery

    Fulton Market District · $$

    Two themed mini golf courses, cocktails, and flatbreads — dates, birthdays, or just somewhere to play without taking it seriously.

  4. 04

    SPIN Chicago

    River North · $$

    Ping-pong tables, cocktails, and small-plates chaos — bring a group, book the semi-private room, stay till the DJs take over.

  5. 05

    Bonus Round Game Cafe

    Lake View East · $

    300 board games, patient staff, entrance fee — coffee and cocktails while you play. Nights get loud, chaotic, fun.

  6. 06

    Athena Board Game Cafe

    Rogers Park · $

    Massive game collection, espresso drinks, sandwiches that don't suck—hangout spot where you'll actually stay for hours.

  7. 07

    Ten Cat Tavern

    Lake View · $

    Pool, darts, 75-inch TVs — Arsenal mornings, late-night locals, and a back room for book club. Mosaic walls, punching machine, spacious patio.

  8. 08

    Cody's Public House

    Lake View · $

    Chill, dog-friendly watering hole with darts, pool & a jukebox, plus a backyard social scene.

  9. 09

    Replay Lincoln Park

    Lake View East · $$

    Vintage video games entertain patrons of this funky arcade bar with beer, bourbon & cocktails.

  10. 10

    10pin Bowling Lounge

    River North · $$

    Clubby bowling lounge under Marina Towers on the Chicago River with designer beers & upscale snacks.

  11. 11

    Mark II Lounge

    West Ridge · $

    Circa-1950s pool hall featuring leagues & tournaments, plus darts, foosball & a full bar.

  12. 12

    City Pool Hall & Sports Bar

    West Town · $

    Unassuming corner pool hall offering 15+ tables, a bar & breakfast, lunch & dinner eats.