Avondale Bowl

3118 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago
(708) 816-1993

Recent Reviews

Sort by
Peter Hollis

Avondale Bowl is a classic, welcoming bowling alley with a fun, nostalgic vibe. The lanes are well-maintained, and the space is spacious enough for groups, parties, or casual outings. The food and drinks menu offers solid pub-style options that pair perfectly with a night of bowling. Staff are friendly, helpful, and keep the atmosphere lively without being overwhelming. Whether you’re a serious bowler or just out for a fun night with friends, Avondale Bowl delivers a great experience every time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Junella Carla Gabriel

We rented three lanes for a Big Lebowski themed birthday party and they were wonderful. Allowed us to bring in our own dessert and the alley and bar staff were accommodating and attentive. Can't wait to come back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Courtney Browne

Love that score is kept on score cards - makes you really understand the game! It is clean, trendy and I love the bar.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Zach Murman-Freer

Awesome spot to hang out and grab a few drinks. Bowling is great, especially having to learn how to manually score a game.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Tanner Manning

Did not have a good time here. From the guy checking in to the bartender. The door guy was not friendly at all. The gal was really rude at the desk and made a big deal about no reservations. Hint: several lanes available. The bartender acted the retro too cool for school attitude.

Several large groups ruled the area. They had no common sense for others bowling.
Standing on the floor, bowling while others were bowling, and coats everywhere.

All that would have been fine if the staff wasn't so rude. Honestly, it's a hard pass.

When you ask several staff how they are doing and can't be bothered to respond, then it's downhill.

Atmosphere: 2

Service: 1

Deanna Nemchock

I hosted a birthday party at Avondale Bowl and couldn’t be happier with the experience! Communication with Jeff leading up to the event was clear and easy, and the staff were absolutely amazing. The space was perfect, clean and everyone had a fantastic time. Highly recommend for hosting parties or a fun night out!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Gwenna Ehrhart

Came here to celebrate a coworker who is leaving to start his own business. It was super easy to book 2 lanes for our big group, and the staff was friendly and helpful! Make note they have a stocked bar but don’t serve food, so make sure you have something to bring in or order in. (As long as it’s behind the lanes, food is welcome.) Such a cute vintage aesthetic and a good challenge- no bumpers! Fair warning, the slushy White Russian is delicious, but lethal- enjoy at your own risk ;)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jackie

I dig the cool retro vibes. Def a fun place to bowl and have a cocktail while feeling cute.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 4

Annika Kolasa

You can drink here

Miranda Jones

we had our welcome event here for our wedding weekend and it was amazing. All our guests had sooo much fun and it was one of our favorite nights of the whole weekend. The staff is amazing and Luke and Jeff were amazing to work with when planning the event. Truly the best team and we can’t thank them enough! Highly recommend hosting here

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

john beran

Really, Kool vintage feeling bowling alley and bar. It's definitely a great spot to have Birthday Party, Company party, etc.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Gabrielle H

so fun :)

Ajla

Loved the atmosphere of this bowling alley very unique! Staff is friendly as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

M C

Don’t leave your card here! They closed my tab and gave themselves a tip that was worth more than my bill. Also, there is no automatic scoring you have to do it manually. Cheers🍻

Nicholas Steder

Great bar that's never too crowded within the classic bowling alley where you have to at least not drink too much keep score manually.

Loading...