Friends and I came here on a weekend to try out their duckpin bowling lanes! (As someone with joint…read moreproblems, I can't lift a regular bowling ball anymore, but I miss bowling, so we came up with this solution!) We were there early in the day so it wasn't very busy, but there's virtual golf, a shuffleboard table, a bar and probably more stuff that we didn't see. In one hour we fit in two games with four people pretty much perfectly (we picked up the pace in round 2). The digital scorekeeping is very helpful! Watch out for the ball return: it spat out the ball onto the floor about half the time, so mind your feet! It was very hot in the place despite it not being terribly warm outside; we were all sweating! Overall though, I was thrilled to have an opportunity to go bowling again since I haven't been able to in quite a while.

I was visiting Chicago for the weekend. While walking around downtown, we saw this spot and so…read moredecided to go check it out. We happened to be there on a Sunday at 9pm, where there was a discount for $25/hour. We stayed until closing at 11pm and it was fun. The system allows you to explore different courses, practice on the driving range, record yourself to watch your form, and good and drinks. The staff were friendly, considering it's Chicago. It also want busy. I believe there were 11 bays, each with their own club set. The downside was probably the tech didn't always capture angles and whatnot correctly so there were a few glitches on occasion. We also didn't have every club in the golf bag they provided so it would be nice to have that organized. It's also on the pricey end. Overall, it was our first time doing the experience and we enjoyed it. There seems to be other locations with a different atmosphere perhaps we can check out on another visit. Happy exploring! IG/Tik Tok: @thefoodhigh

Pretty standard bowling alley with pub style bites and drinks. Good beer selection. Food was…read moremediocre. Decent service. Bowling lanes are in good condition but everything felt dated. Bowling balls are showing signs of wear and tear, and the scoring technology is definitely old school. I wish they had booths for all bowling lanes - instead most had small high top tables which were crowded, awkwardly placed and uncomfortable. Ok for a casual bowling night with friends but nothing special.

Had a fun night at 10Pin recently. Bowling area is super nice, and there's also a bar, as well as…read morean area for pool and other games. We played three games and ordered drinks and a couple of appetizers. Overall a fun, offbeat experience if you're visiting Chicago.

This bar area is so cozy within the hotel. You can shoot pool or watch current sports on the tv's…read more Or head straight over to the bar. They were super helpful with great service since we also ordered quite a few shots for friends. Buttermilk fried chicken strips and Nachos supreme for food. Goodness I would go back for the chicken strips. Hot and fresh! Also had two Pentalty kicks which were good and an old fashioned!

My friend and I recently stayed at the Chicago Athletic Authority, and every few hours, we walked…read morethrough the Game Room. It was over March Madness, so there were always men or women's games on the televisions. Besides being a happening place, there was also decent food. Upon our check-in, we even received complimentary bubbles as a welcome drink in the Game Room. For one of our dinners, we decided to enjoy some Game Room food while I taught my friend how to play chess. We ordered a delicious dish of WSC Cheese Sticks (made with Wisconsin brick cheese and marinara). We then each ordered the Chicken Caesar Wrap, consisting of crispy chicken, romaine lettuce, parmigiano Reggiano, and house chips. We both upgraded our chips to French fries. I thought the food was good (not excellent but not bland like other reviews stated). The best part of the experience is the vibe in the space. There were also protests in the area earlier in the day so many of the non-hotel guests in the Game Room were from that (as we could tell from the signs they had with them). Even if you go to the Game Room website (https://www.gameroomchi.com), you're in for some fun just getting into the website. On their website are upcoming events (like karaoke), details on booking private events, menus, and more. They serve their all day menu from 11 AM to close daily. Their hours are Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 11 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 1 AM (kitchen closes at 11 PM), and Sunday from 11 AM to 9 PM. There is also Happy Hour on weekdays from 3 PM to 5 PM, which include $10 wings, Old Style combos, and half off pitchers. While there were more exciting places to be in Chicago, for a hotel guest or someone in the area, this was a fun place to hang out, grab a bite, play some board games, and watch some games on TV. Certainly recommend it!

Super fun arcade bar in the heart of Fulton Market. They have a variety of games including old…read moreschool arcade games, pinball, skee ball, air hockey and much more. There's also a full bar with a wide variety of drinks and local brews. We went on a Tuesday and if you buy tokens at the bar, it's 2 bags for $5.

My bestie and I came here for a St. Patrick's Day bar crawl. The place was packed. The drinks were…read moregreat and the staff were friendly.

Yes, everyone knows, The Green Door is an institution. I love the salads frankly. Appetizers plus…read moresalads are great for lunch and or dinner. In 1991 when I arrived in Chicago there were dozens of places like this. About 1 dozen remain. The management and staff have preserved and improved the cuisine and atmosphere. Not too little or not too much, it is The Green Door.

The Green Door Tavern is a great place to visit whether you're a local or tourist. It's been around…read morefor a hot minute and it's history/vibe is the perfect combo for a quick drink after work, grabbing dinner, a night out with friends, AND your gateway to the speakeasy downstairs (The Drifter). Check it out if you haven't already!

This place is a yes, yes, and yes! I have a buddy that loves Tiki bars and found this place/made a…read morereservation, so our group came to visit on a Sunday night. The vibe is speakeasy-ish; the entrance is off the street in an alleyway but the interior is very nice, low light, and would be fun for a date night! The staff were attentive and very friendly. My friend got some shots, which were surprisingly good given they were kind of sweet, and I ordered the "mystic lamp" cocktail ($16) which was VERY memorable to me as someone that loves floral drinks -- it was very floral, slightly fruity, and had a lovely chunk of lychee it came with which was delicious! The drink was decent sized too; I've been charged a lot more for much less drink at other speakeasies (those of which I don't plan to visit again any time soon haha). In my opinion, this spot has the perfect combo of great drinks, nice ambiance, cool speakeasy-vibes, but also cheerfulness given the tiki-theme inside. Would definitely rec a visit to anyone visiting Chicago who likes cool bars!

I can't understand what the fuss is all about here. I couldn't wait to leave…read more This place represents itself as a tiki bar but is the most half-hearted attempt I have ever seen. I was excited for the experience having heard how busy it gets, blah blah. These positive reviewers need to seek out other tiki bars. After you negotiate the alley entrance and go down dangerously dark stairs, you are met with crazy boring decor. I kept thinking there had to be more right? The whole point of a tiki bar is to strike a mood, but hanging a very few polynesian masks on the wall, putting up a grass facade over the bar and dressing the servers in vaguely polynesian outfits is sad. I've seen private tiki bars at people's homes that are more exciting. Add to this a comparably boring music selection played far too loud over boomy lo-fi speakers and you'll wonder what's going on here. So what about the food and drink? Completely uninspired for anyone who's had more than a mai tai before in their life. About a dozen extremely common drink choices is all you get!! No specials, that's it. When I asked if this was the whole cocktail menu, the server said it was but they have a full bar so you can get anything you want. Well, I could get that service at just about any bar in the world, so big deal. Maybe it would be better if you sat at the bar and chatted up the bartender. One could also go taste their rum selections and other cocktails in the Bamboo Room, but I hate that kind of elitist nonsense. That's never been what tiki bars were about. The drinks we sampled were okay at best. Even the namesake 3 Dots and A Dash cocktail was lackluster and used cheap cherries for the dots instead of classic Luxardos. (If you know, you know) The appetizers were okay, but way overpriced. 5 tiny spring rolls for $18. Come on guys, enough already. I'd rather go to the bar at the Polynesian Hotel at Disney than return here. This place is a hard pass.

It's a generic bar that can get rowdy at times and has a sports crowd pretty often. They're an Iowa…read moreHawkeyes place and also have a big St Patrick's day event that spills into the street. Even for sports it's not an optimal viewing spot with a ton of TVs or good seats to see them. No food, so it's not a long term spot. It seems like the poor output from ChatGPT if you asked it to design a bar. It's fine to get a beer and move on, but nothing more.

Good chill place, music was good, they have 1 pool table and 3 dart boards. Good for a chill night…read moreout

Such a cool spot in River North with great vibes. Perfect for hanging out. The service was quick…read morewhen I went and it's free to get in and pretty much every game is free to play. They've got all the classics from Pac-Man and pinball to NBA Jam and NFL Blitz. There's also a solid selection of beers to choose from. Perfect place for your next date night!

I haven't been to a barcade where most of the games were free, so that was a really nice surprise…read more We originally just went to kick off a bar crawl, but they had trivia/Jeopardy going on, it was freezing outside (low 20s), and we ended up staying way longer than planned. It was actually a really fun time, and I'll definitely be back. The pizza looked really good too, but I didn't even see a kitchen so I'm very curious how they're making it.