Games & drinks
Games & drinks in Chicago
Pool, darts, pinball, shuffleboard.
Example nights
Real Chicago venues, put together by our planner. Refreshed Oct 19.
Games at Emporium Arcade Bar in Fulton Market District, then dinner at Punch Bowl Social.
- 01Emporium Arcade BarFulton Market District · $$$
- 02Punch Bowl SocialFulton Market District · $$
Games at Emporium Arcade Bar in West Town, then dinner at Little Olive Lounge.
- 01Emporium Arcade BarWest Town · $
- 02Little Olive LoungeWest Town · $$
Games at Logan Arcade in Logan Square, then dinner at Frank and Mary's Tavern in Avondale.
- 01Logan ArcadeLogan Square · $
- 02Frank and Mary's TavernAvondale · $
Top 12 venues
01
Logan Arcade
Logan Square · $
Pinball machines in premium condition, quarter-fed arcade games, huge beer selection — $25 buys you the whole night.
02
Kings Dining & Entertainment
Goose Island · $$
Entertainment venue with 16 bowling lanes, game tables, updated American eats & specialty cocktails.
03
Puttery
Fulton Market District · $$
Two themed mini golf courses, cocktails, and flatbreads — dates, birthdays, or just somewhere to play without taking it seriously.
04
SPIN Chicago
River North · $$
Ping-pong tables, cocktails, and small-plates chaos — bring a group, book the semi-private room, stay till the DJs take over.
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.
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.
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.
08
Cody's Public House
Lake View · $
Chill, dog-friendly watering hole with darts, pool & a jukebox, plus a backyard social scene.
09
Replay Lincoln Park
Lake View East · $$
Vintage video games entertain patrons of this funky arcade bar with beer, bourbon & cocktails.
10
10pin Bowling Lounge
River North · $$
Clubby bowling lounge under Marina Towers on the Chicago River with designer beers & upscale snacks.
11
Mark II Lounge
West Ridge · $
Circa-1950s pool hall featuring leagues & tournaments, plus darts, foosball & a full bar.
12
City Pool Hall & Sports Bar
West Town · $
Unassuming corner pool hall offering 15+ tables, a bar & breakfast, lunch & dinner eats.