Timber Lanes Bowling Alley

Timber Lanes is my favorite bowling alley! It has that classic, no-frills charm with a warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. The staff are always friendly and helpful, and the lanes are well-kept while keeping that nostalgic vibe. Whether you are here with friends, family, or on your own, it is the perfect spot for a fun and relaxed night out. Truly a neighborhood gem.

Chill as hell small bowling alley and bar. Learn to keep score manually.

Wonderful atmosphere, great bowling, amazing bartenders. Fun all around

This is the best gem in all of Chicago. Every one of the bartenders here care about your experience and will make sure you have a great time. There is a reason we keep coming back and if you want a place to call home it is here.

Just call this my second home. Definitely one of my favourite places in the world. Great vibes, wonderful staff, fantastic patrons, solid drinks & prices…and the bowling is pretty rad too - what more could you ask for? (The answer is nothing, don’t be greedy :P)
Come to Timber Lanes a stranger, leave here part of history

I like it here. I mean, I really like it here. Prices, staff, community, you name it. They have events here that rock, and the bowling of course it's always great. The mechanics really know what they are doing!

Timber Lanes is a Chicago gem. The staff is incredibly friendly, the community is amazing and the vibes are awesome. I’ve been bowling here for years and don’t want to stop anytime soon time soon. If you’re looking for fun and friendship, this is the place to go. LONG LIVE TIMBER!!!

This is the best vibes in a bowling alley you can have in the city. Hand scoring, fair prices, good community, and well maintained wood lanes, what more can you ask for? They are cash only which keeps the prices down, so plan accordingly!

Old school bowling alley. Clean, friendly, great staff, a fun place.

Timber Lanes is the best little retro bowling alley in the city. With its vintage charm and hand scoring you cannot go wrong. The owner Bob and his staff are top notch and Oleg is the best bartender there could be. Thank for always hosting my events over the years!

This is my happy place ! Inexpensive drinks, quality WOOD lanes, friendly bartenders. Great retro fun vibe, and the owner kicks ass. These guys know how to run a fun bowling alley !

Super fun. Super chill. Staff was exceptional. Very affordable everything. Definitely a gem.

One of the best deals in Chicago. Vintage fun at $3 a game during off hours. Right off the brown line. Highly suggest!

This place is wonderful! Great beer, cheap prices, and friendly staff! Was there Saturday afternoon, and loved it!

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