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2747 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60614 41.9319 -87.6576

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Neighborhoods: DePaul, North Side

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Last updated 8.09.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard

Catering Services:

Restaurant Management

Smoking Permitted:

Yes

What People Are Saying About Seven Ten

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The Scene – While the bartender pulls you a pint, ask him to pull down a pair of size 9s from the array of bowling shoes shelved behind the art deco-style bar. Even if you don't bowl, Lucky Strike is a good place to cool your heels with the 30 beers on tap (plus 40 in bottles) and every type of alcohol imaginable. – – The Lanes – Four of the eight mechanical lanes are open on a first-come, first-served basis, while the other four are in a private party room, available to the general public if not reserved. If the hardwood looks well-worn for an alley that opened in…

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Reserved parties are welcome at Lucky Strike, from shindigs in the four-lane private room to the entire bowling space, and a number of food buffet menus are available.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. My roommate and I were looking for a fun bar to hang out in that played great music, had cheap drinks, and a fun crowd.
  2. The decor is nice, the food is really good (try th.
  3. The pool tables are in excellent condition and the tinned ceilings, solid oak walls and railed bar add an air of class to an otherwise very low-key atmosphere.
  4. Lucky Strike is far more comfortable than your average bowling alley, and the other lovely rooms only add to the experience!
  5. therefore, we had fun bowling and drinking at a reasonable price.
  6. having lived in the area for years, and tried the various bowling alleys, I've always found Lucky Strike to provide the best atmosphere for knockin down pins.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. My roommate and I were looking for a fun bar to hang out in that played great music, had cheap drinks, and a fun crowd.
  2. Awesome music (classic rock and all those songs you can sing-a-long to), plus their drink prices are pretty reasonable.
  3. The pool tables are in excellent condition and the tinned ceilings, solid oak walls and railed bar add an air of class to an otherwise very low-key atmosphere.
food quality
93.75% positive
  1. Good food and nice staff.
  2. They have some of the best burgers in the city (everything thing else on the meny is great as well) and a good, laidback crowd after work and on the weekends.
  3. The food is good, but it isn't difficult to make good burgers & sandwiches.
  4. The decor is nice, the food is really good (try th.
service
100.0% positive
  1. Good food and nice staff.
  2. The bartenders are friendly, and service is good.
value
100.0% positive
  1. Awesome music (classic rock and all those songs you can sing-a-long to), plus their drink prices are pretty reasonable.
  2. therefore, we had fun bowling and drinking at a reasonable price.
  3. My roommate and I were looking for a fun bar to hang out in that played great music, had cheap drinks, and a fun crowd.
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. Awesome music (classic rock and all those songs you can sing-a-long to), plus their drink prices are pretty reasonable.
4 Star Rating: Recommended

10/17/07

Pool and Reasonable Drinks, what could be better?

by kate8gr8 at Citysearch

This is my first review, so obviously I must have liked this place to bother. My roommate and I were looking for a fun bar to hang out in that played great music, had cheap drinks, and a fun crowd. It was starting to look like a tall order until we found Seven Ten. Awesome music (classic rock and all those songs you can sing-a-long to), plus their drink prices are pretty reasonable. Not to mention that they are a White Sox bar on the Northside. We didn't try the food, but for about an hour of pool and six beers, our tab was only $30. The bartenders are friendly, and service is good.

  • Pros: Music, drinks, service
  • Cons: Wait for bowling, small crowd
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/19/07

Amazing! Especially after drinking 25yr Scotch at Delilah's, just up the block.

by heathermeyer1 at Citysearch

We had a great time at this place!

Although we were "tourists," we were hanging out with our local friends...therefore, we had fun bowling and drinking at a reasonable price.

The one thing you MUST KNOW before you go is how to score by hand because they do not have the television screens, or that normal ball return that you see at AMF. This is OLD SCHOOL, as it should be. Fortunately, I took a bowling class in college, so we didn't have any problems scoring the game (I got a B on my final, and did well on the bowling score section).

So yeah, I recommend it to everyone!

1.5 Star Rating: Poor

11/13/02

boring & overdone

by ratpita at Citysearch

Trying to take in this place is too much work. Nothing is organized in an easy flow, plus it costs a fortune. The food is good, but it isn't difficult to make good burgers & sandwiches.

What ever happened to a great bowling alley joint.

  • Pros: staff is nice
  • Cons: no parking, long waits, very expenxive
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/29/02

homey

by deralyn at Citysearch

Lucky Strike is far more comfortable than your average bowling alley, and the other lovely rooms only add to the experience!!! Great place to hang out any night of the week. Good food and nice staff.

  • Pros: clean, affordable, comfortable
  • Cons: bigger would be nice
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/28/02

struck by luck...

by mark_kuo at Citysearch

having lived in the area for years, and tried the various bowling alleys, I've always found Lucky Strike to provide the best atmosphere for knockin down pins. From food, people, music, and just overall atmosphere, it's the best in my book.

The Details on Seven Ten

Place Categories:

  • pretty reasonable awesome music
  • really good food
  • good burgers
  • liked place
  • friendly bartenders
  • excellent condition
  • good service
  • nice staff
  • nice decor
  • good laidback crowd
  • best atmosphere
  • great bowling alley joint
  • great everything
  • reasonable price
  • good sandwiches
  • bright lanes
  • far more comfortable lucky strike
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