These Chicago bars are not just for drinking!
Take the next happy hours with your buddies to a whole new level by adding a fun activity to your time at the bar. From indoor games and arcade games to rage rooms and beyond, get ready for a good time!
Updated: 7/18/2025
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488 N La Salle Dr. - River North
Chicago’s newest nightlife power move? Electric Shuffle in River North. Imagine your favorite dive turned up to eleven - with neon vibes, 11 high‑tech shuffleboard tables (complete with camera‑vision scoring and live leaderboards), craft cocktails, plus gourmet bar bites that slap. Think games night meets roller‑disco basement party, you won't just hang here, you'll make a night.
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3540 N. Clark St. - Wrigleyville
Family-owned and operated for over 35 years, Sluggers is one of Chicago’s most popular sports bars. Catch games on huge screens throughout the bar, and then head upstairs to get sporty in the world-class batting cages. There’s also electronic basketball, skeeball, air hockey, and more to keep you entertained.
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230 N. Clark St. - The Loop
AceBounce is here to help you make great memories around a table. Ping pong, beer pong, and shuffleboard are on the menu along with delicious food and drinks to add to the night. Make sure to check their happy hour and bottomless brunch specials for even more fun activities.
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111 W. Wacker Dr. - The Loop
Get ready for some truly incredible and ridiculous time sat Flight Club Chicago. Enjoy a game of social darts with friends while also partaking in happy hours, lunch specials, and so much for at the bar. Score a winning shot for an instant replay video that’s bound to go viral on social media!
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344 N. State St. - River North
Offering 18,000 square feet of space for social ping pong, SPIN Chicago is a perfect spot for some games and good times. Check out the cafe and bar menu for locally-sourced offerings. Join the social league to enjoy weekly competitions and training sessions with professionals.
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1825 W. Webster Ave. - Bucktown
3103 Odyssey Ct. - Naperville, IL
Get ready for the most fun you can have going 4 miles an hour! WhirlyBall combines lacrosse, hockey, basketball, and bumper cars in an amusing game you won’t find anywhere else. Plus, the lively sports bar will keep you going in between games of bowling, laser tag, and more.
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1302 N. Milwaukee Ave. - Wicker Park
3655 N Halsted - Lakeview
Big Mini Putt Club is Chicago’s first, dedicated indoor 9-hole mini golf course. The entire course was designed and built by the owners to be challenging yet fun for folks of all skill levels. Make a reservation to play a round or two and follow up with drinks at the fully stocked bar!
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932 W. Randolph St. - Fulton Market
Puttery offers an immersive mini golf experience with two themed 9-hole courses through a library and lodge space. Groups of up to four people can enjoy a 90-minute window to hit the bar, check out various lounge and chill spaces, and finally hit the course for a game.
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3551 N. Sheffield Ave. - Wrigleyville
1100 American Ln. - Schaumburg, IL
2847 Pfingsten Rd. - Glenview, IL
790 Royal St. George Dr. - Naperville, IL
1310 Butterfield Rd. - Downers Grove, IL
X-Golf is taking over the Chicagoland area as the home of indoor gold with one of the most innovative and accurate golfing simulators in the world. They’ve got a full bar (and tasty bites) to enjoy while you kick back – and if you’re competitive, they also offer lessons from PGA pros.
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2414 N Milwaukee Ave. - Logan Square
Enjoy a retro Midwest supper club with a modern twist at The Pink Squirrel. From delicious vintage-inspired drinks to duckpin bowling, you’ll never find yourself lacking things to do when you stop by. Plus, they’ve got board games aplenty and an ongoing sing-along drag bingo!
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310 N. Green St. - West Loop
Punch Bowl Social has locations across the country, all of which seek to deliver a fun-filled evening to everyone there. Hit the bowling lanes and arcade for a good time, or take your shot at giant scrabble, jenga, and more. Don’t forget to try the craft and classic cans of beer!
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1027 W. Addison St. - Wrigleyville
322 E. Illinois St. - Streeterville
Lucky Strike is not just for bowling! This fun-filled bar has two locations offering hundreds of arcade games, huge video walls, and a one-of-a-kind immersive Daytona Championship gaming experience. Grab your friends, hit the lanes, and then the arcade!
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435 E Illinois St. - Streeterville
Enjoy Italian-American bites, rotating craft beers, handcrafted cocktails, and the excitement of bowling and bocce under one roof. Pinstripes offers all of this in a luxurious setting, perfect for a night out with friends.
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12 S Michigan Ave. - The Loop
Housed in the Chicago Athletic Hotel’s original billiards room, The Game Room features an exquisite bar paired with a selection of classic clubby games. Challenge your friends to a smackdown at the built-in bocce bay, billiards, shuffleboard, chess, and checkers tables!
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1750 N Milwaukee Ave. - Bucktown
Tropical drinks, food trucks, oversized board games, and 11 shuffleboard courts – get ready for a neverending spring break at The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club. You can walk right in to shuffle with your friends or sign up for league nights if you’re looking for something more competitive!
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1415 W Randolph St. - West Loop
Kaiser Tiger is often considered one of Chicago’s best beer gardens with 20+ beers on rotation. They’re currently gearing up for bocce and bags season (with curling returning in the fall), so make sure your crew comes ready to play. PS: They also offer a complimentary shuttle to Bulls and Blackhawks games, as well as select concerts at United Center.
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3509 W Fullerton Ave. - Logan Square
Park & Field packs so many fun experiences into one huge space. Step into this vintage sports club complete with a farm-to-fork menu, craft beer bar, and heated bocce courts! Grab a drink in one of the many highly stylized lounges before hitting the all-season patio for a game of bocce or bags.
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3659 W. Armitage Ave. - Logan Square
Weegee’s Lounge is a low-key oasis in the heart of Logan Square. Swing by to soak up its 1940s vibe and take a turn at the shuffleboard table after a round of classic cocktails, craft beers, and more. Plus, they’ve got the occasional live musicians to add to the mood.
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2363 N. Milwaukee Ave. - Logan Square
1366 N. Milwaukee Ave. - Wicker Park
839 W. Fulton Market - West Loop
With three locations across Chicago, Emporium Arcade Bar has plenty of sights and sounds for you to enjoy. You’ll have hundreds of arcade games to choose from – nostalgic and new, indie and mainstream, take your pick. If you need more to add to your evening, all locations have activities like live music, karaoke, and bingo.
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213 W. Institute PI. - River North
One of the first arcade bars in Chicago, Headquarters Beercade houses 70+ vintage arcade games and pinball machines to enjoy over two stories in the heart of River North. Enjoy a low-maintenance evening with some high-energy fun – plus, there’s pizza on the menu!
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2410 W. Fullerton Ave. - Logan Square
Logan Arcade takes your arcade experience to the next level. They’ve got a variety of pinball machines, classic and modern arcade games, fighting games – and the 10-player Killer Queen Arcade! Swing by for weekly leagues, competitions, community nights, and more.
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3439 N. Halsted St. - Lakeview
5358 N Clark St. - Andersonville
2833 N. Sheffield Ave - Lincoln Park
Hosting some of the largest selections of whiskies, bourbons, and craft beers in Chicago, these queer bars also have a ton of arcade games to check out. Stop by for the best retro games and drinks – including an ongoing Mario Kart competition to win a Nintendo Switch!
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5025 N. Clark St. - Andersonville
Located in the heart of Andersonville, Meeting House Tavern has a plethora of board, table-top, and life-size games to play with friends while enjoying some delicious drinks. You can hit the second floor for a selection of arcade and pub games. Don’t forget about the Sunday drag show!
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1818 W Foster Ave. - Andersonville
Big Joe’s is just your no-frills neighborhood bar – until you realize they’ve got turtle racing! Yup, you read that right. Drink some beer and cheer on the little critters as they race off in a miniature arena surrounded by good people and great vibes.
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2525 N. Elston Ave. - Bucktown
Kanya Lounge is a two-level adult playground that has 14 axe throwing lanes, 3 rage rooms, and a ton of other games and activities. Let it all out in a fun-filled (and safe) environment with your buddies and then chill at the venue’s bar and lounge area.
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1055 E 55th St - Hyde Park
Whether you're a seasoned bowler, out for family fun, or just looking for a place to party, Seven Ten Social has you covered! With a perfect blend of delicious comfort food and classic frozen drinks, Seven Ten Social is a great place to strike and go!
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