Fireside Bowling Alleys
(773) 486-2700
2646 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago,
IL
60647
41.9249
-87.6942
Neighborhoods: North Side, Bucktown
What People Are Saying About Fireside Bowling Alleys
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The Music
The all-ages bowling alley transforms some nights from fun afternoon activity to banging rock club. Once the host to triple and quadruple bills of underground punk, ska, metal and hardcore acts, the roster now plays more like an indie festival. Underground bands on their first tours often hit the DIY-friendly Fireside.
User Reviews
LumbardRocks
May 28, 2009
This place use to book all the great indi punk, ska, metal and hiphop acts the first time they would roll through town. Now it's just a dirty, smelly bowling alley with a cheap bar. I wish they would change it back to the way it use to be.....Don't know what you've got till it's gone.
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skurry
September 09, 2008
These bartenders are extremely rude, I will not be going back. Its gross as well, pretty run down. Its a shame too because Anti-Flag played there back in the day.
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Anonymous
April 15, 2008
True, was once the stage of many musicians, and is now a regular low key bowling alley. My first experiences here were in high school, when fellow classmate performed and many in my grade turned out. In my later years I've bowled here a few times and have found that I do prefer other bowling alleys. But that doesn't mean that fireside is terrible. Its just small and on the low tech end. Still a key spot if you're in the area.
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Know Before You Go:
Covers are low (around $5), but save some cash to nab the touring band's disc with a visit to the merch table.
Category:
Bowling Alleys, Nightclubs, Bars & Clubs, Bars & Pubs, Billiards Bars
Payment Methods:
Bar & Club Type of Music:
Swing, Alternative Rock, Punk, Ska, Rock & Pop, Hard Rock & Heavy Metal
Bar & Club Special Features:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
