Such a fun place to go out with a group of friends! The current theme of the bar is Shrek, with a…read morewhole pop up dedicated to his swamp! So fun taking picture inside it. It also has shrek themed drinks which I think is such a cool collaboration. There is plenty of space to just hangout or play the arcade games. The bartender was great! I can't wait to come again.

I went here for an event a WHILE AGO…read more Replay Lincoln park is a popular bar and arcade located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. They are known for blending nostalgia and pop culture. It's a cool place to visit if you are in the area and looking for something to do with friends.

I've lived in the area for a bit and FINALLY made my way to the Laugh Factory. My friends and I…read morecame for a late night stand-up show. Tickets were free!! Honestly a great show, I've been to some really bad stand up before and I was impressed by each of the comedians. There is a two drink minimum per person - alcoholic or non-alcoholic. Not a big deal to us since we were in the mood for a drink and didn't pay for tickets, but something to note if you're coming to a paid show. There's a lot of open seating as well, and all were in great view of the stage. The venue is fairly large while still feeling pretty intimate. If you're a fan of comedy I'd definitely recommend a stand-up show, and I'll probably be back to check out one of the paid ones!

3-4 out of the 7 comedians were decent or better. Tickets were cheap at $25/piece but the 2 drink…read moreminimum is stupid. Just include it in the price of the ticket. My wife and I don't drink but we ended up spending $50+ on mocktails which was about the same as the tickets and was an unexpected surprise. Stupid policy. The chairs are also very uncomfortable. Try to get a booth - they looked comfier.

Had a great time at Lucky Strike Wrigleyville!…read more The place had a really fun vibe, great energy, and was perfect for weekend lunch and arcade. Steven the bartender was awesome, super fun, personable, and kept everyone laughing while making great drinks. He really added to the whole experience. If you're in the Wrigleyville area and looking for something fun with the kids, this spot is definitely worth checking out!

Came for a date night and had fun! Came in for bowling and was disappointed that the online…read morereservation system doesn't allow for real time availability. Recommending people come in anyway is disingenuous. Either way, we stayed for the arcade games! For $30 you can make it a good while playing different games. A good opportunity to improve is getting more of the games up and running. A lot were out of order. And the ticket reward system is definitely ambitious. The bar staff was a saving grace! The service was phenomenal and were thoughtful in recommendations and checking in. Enjoyed splitting the small margarita bowl! We had the chance to try the nachos and they're ok. When it came to the barbacoa, it was a bit dry and needed that signature sauce the meat is known for. Tortilla chips weren't the best either. The portion was great and the overall plate was ideal to share!

This is such a fun concept for a bar! We came right after it opened, so it wasn't too busy. But…read morelooking forward to coming back on a Saturday night. My favorite game was the pinball, and my wife's favorite was skee ball.

A tough one to rate. As a bar experience, it is great. Staff is very friendly, and the beer list is…read moresurprisingly solid. Lots of options. I had a great Pigeon Porter on draft with some bourbon that I enjoyed very much. The atmosphere is also great. It's all dim lighting, neon, and fun video game themed artwork plastered all over the walls. The problem is - as an arcade experience, it falls flat. During our recent visit, probably 30-40% of the games were out of service, including their only skee ball lanes. And of the ones that are working, several are nearing the ends of their useful lives, and it shows with joysticks that only work in certain directions, or get stuck. It was hard to find games that operated correctly. It's a shame because the collection isn't bad, if the games were all working. They do have pool tables out front, though, if you like your gaming a bit more analog.

I really enjoy shopping at this amazing store. It's great to see that they showcase an item from…read moreevery figure/plush series. Additionally, they offer a fantastic selection of designer toys created by talented artists.

Visited after Pride and attempted to purchase a my little pony skullpanda blind box. There is a…read moresignificant markup on the ones in stock at rotofugi- $55 dollars for something I can buy from the manufacturer for 40 and get points towards my account? I decided against it after being rudely corrected that the MLP skullpandas were more expensive and went to put it away. The employee checking me out took the box and when I went back to see if I had just been mistaken (I was!) I heard her and the employee chatting rudely about me. I won't be back, and I will encourage my queer toy collecting friends to avoid and just get their expensive collectibles right from pop mart. At least it'll be 15 dollars cheaper.

Thank goodness Music Box Thester is alive & ever thriving! Fabulous array of old to new films of…read moreevery genre to appease the varied tastes of dedicated movie lovers. For example the screening of the classic "The Magnificent Ambersons" attracted a near full house. LOVE the brand new expanded bathrooms! Always friendly accommodating staff ensures a great experience.

The whole reason behind our Chicago trip was a visit to the inaugural Beyond Fest, with all the…read morescreenings being held at The Music Box. I didn't get a chance to watch anything in the big theater, but I was nevertheless impressed by the theater's old-school vibe. The ornate atmosphere really heightened the appealing vibe, and the friendly, helpful staff was also very much appreciated. I did wind up ordering popcorn, and while it was pretty expensive for such a small bag, the popcorn tasted fresh and it wasn't too salty, either. The Music Box is definitely a pretty cool place. I'm sure I'd be a regular if I lived in the area.

This was so much fun! It's been on my list forever, and I'm glad we got a group to go. I did my…read moreresearch and wanted to check out the performance bar beforehand - PSA you do not need a ticket for this and can go enjoy drinks and tricks any time! This was so cool but intimate and small so not much space and fills up quickly. The speakeasy door is also so cool though a line will likely form outside right before shows so be prepared for that. The show itself was so impressive, as were the magicians that came up to your table to do tricks beforehand. Drinks were also great. The vip performance after the show was also nice and intimate. Everything was great and so much fun!

This place is so great, from the chic old timey but upscale speak easy aesthetic, to the staff that…read moreall feel like they're out of a bogart, Cagney, etc movie. Nice drinks that are classic, lots of little touches from the secret doors, down to the swirl colored straws that add to the rich texture and depth of the experience. What a gem.

Great spot, very friendly bartenders, and a nice variety of games. They have some great classics…read morelike mortal kombat 2 and terminator 2 that were a quarter each to play. The pinball games I played though were a dollar each, which seemed a little steep compared to places like emporium. But the energy and crowd and staff here are more conducive to game night, so I think this is still the better spot. Also their games take quarters not tokens, so if you don't use them all there you can still spend them somewhere else later.

All machines are well kept. This is really the epicenter of the Chicago Pinball Scene. A real…read moreculture around friendly all inclusive competitive and casual play.