History
Avondale Bowl is an eight-lane bowling alley and bar on Chicago's northwest side. Originally built in the 1920s, it operated under many names, including Court Lanes, Avondale Recreation, and, from the 1950s until its closure in 1990, as Northwest Bowl. It subsequently sat vacant and fell into disrepair until 2018, when the current owners undertook to restore these vintage lanes to their former glory. Fast forward two years, with the restoration complete, the owners were able to turn their focus to developing a bar program that gives a nod to bowling's blue collar past - you can always get a beer and a shot for $6 - while also showcasing the Chicagoland area's robust selection of local breweries and distilleries, as well as the citizenry's penchant for a well-crafted cocktail. Originally opening in January 2020, we are grateful to have been able to weather the pandemic and have reopened our doors as of May 2021. We welcome you in to enjoy a game of bowling, the ideal indoor sport.
Specialties
In addition to the 8 hardwood bowling lanes, Avondale Bowl boasts a bar program that gives a nod and a wink to bowling's blue collar past (you can always walk in here and get a beer and a shot for $6 flat), while also showcasing the Chicagoland area's robust selection of local breweries and distilleries, as well as the citizenry's penchant for a well-crafted cocktail.