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Southport Lanes & Billiards

3325 N Southport Ave
Chicago, IL 60657-1417
Phone: (773) 472-6600
Citysearch
Cross Street:
Henderson Street
Directions:
El: Brown Line to Southport
Hours:
Mon-Fri 12pm-2am, Sat 12pm-2am, Sun 12pm-12am

Editorial Review for Southport Lanes & Billiards – by J.P. Anderson

The Scene
Originally a Schlitz house built in 1922, Southport Lanes is a bar and grill with four bowling alleys (where pin boys still do the setting) and a billiard room with six sleek, regulation-size tables. Original stained-glass windows grace the main bar and its high-backed wood booths and tables. On weekends, the crowds of preppy singles in their 20s and early 30s extend out the door, several layers of people crowding the bar shouting for another drink, or having a hollered conversation over the too-loud music.

The Draw
A jukebox is stocked with Dave Matthews Band, the Grateful Dead and whatever else the kids are listening to these days. The full bar can handle mainstream cocktails, but draft and bottled beer are most popular. Straightforward American food is served in huge portions--including cheddar fries and delicious turkey and chicken Caesar sandwiches.

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Insider Tips

When to Go

Avoid weekends, unless you dig that sardine-in-a-can feeling.

The Extras

Throwing a big party? The four-lane bowling room is available for rental, and also features a coin-operated pool table and a buffet area.

User Reviews for Southport Lanes & Billiards

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/29/2007 Posted by innachka2000

We had to come here because our usual pool joint was booked and what a pleasant surprise. The tables are well maintained. The cues are good enough. The pool room is AMAZING with super high ceilings, large windows that open up for a great breeze on a warm night, and funky old chandeliers. Lots of people but not crowned and the price was right on the money. We will definitely start coming here more often.

Pros: Fantastic space for shooting pool

Cons: None that I noticed

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/01/2006 Posted by bbirkholz

Have a few beers and shoot pool on a full size table not a coin operated mini table. After than bowl on the same alley your dad did (if he went to Lane)

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Editor's Review

This crazed bowling paradise also has great bar food and microbrews.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

When to Go

Avoid weekends, unless you dig that sardine-in-a-can feeling.

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Bar/Club Information

Smoking

  • No

Atmospheres

  • Singles
  • Bars
  • Pub / Tavern
  • Neighborhood
  • 21 & Over
  • Billiards Bar

Parking

  • Street
  • Metered

Hours

  • Mon-Fri 12pm-2am
  • Sat 12pm-2am
  • Sun 12pm-12am

Dress Code

  • Casual

Minimum Age

  • 21

Payment Types

  • Diners Club
  • Visa
  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Discover

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