Fireside Bowl
📍 Logan Square, IL
A retro bowling alley with vintage charm and decent prices, though occasional equipment issues mean it's better suited for older kids and families who don't mind a few mechanical quirks.
Stopped in here on a Friday evening and had a lane for a few games, it’s a fun and vintage place with nice workers and clean lanes and facilities. Decent prices and some nice beer. A historic building too. Fun to go to.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with older kids who can handle occasional equipment glitches and won't be fazed by the bar atmosphere. The vintage charm is appealing but mechanical issues with pins and scoring buttons can disrupt games. Consider visiting off-peak times to avoid waits and potentially get better service.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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John LaPres
11 months ago
“Stopped in here on a Friday evening and had a lane for a few games, it’s a fun and vintage place with nice workers and clean lanes and facilities. Decent prices and some nice beer. A historic building too. Fun to go to.”
Keagan Schlosser
2 months ago
“You wouldn't expect it, but this is my favorite bar in Logan Square. Perfect atmosphere, lots of regulars, chill service. Love you bad Fireside.”
Maria V
2 years ago
“Wait was an hour on a Friday night, which, for me, is reasonable. Place has a nice, old-school aesthetic with a young crowd. Only couple down sides was that the old-school scorer machines had some worn buttons which were difficult to distinguish. And the lane we played at would sometimes not bring down the pins, always on the same player. For a few times we couldn't figure out how to reset the pins without giving up a round for that player. Otherwise, I throughly enjoyed my time here and would have wanted to stay longer. I will gladly come again!”
Conley McCabe
3 months ago
“Awesome bar and cool retro bowling alley. Service was bad though. The man did not want to be there and made sure I could tell.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Fireside Bowl is a vintage Chicago bowling alley featuring retro lanes, an on-site cafe, and birthday party options. While the historic building offers cool atmosphere and affordable games, families should expect occasional pin resets and equipment glitches that come with the old-school charm.
