Punch Bowl Social

“I had a great time overall.”

I had a great time overall. However, the service at the reception could be improved. When we arrived, no one guided us to a table or explained how everything worked. We had to look for employees to understand the process, and it felt like the team was not fully aligned, especially considering it was January 1st. That said, the food and drinks were good, we really enjoyed the happy hour prices, and the place is spacious with great games. Overall, it was a fun experience.

Leticia Batista

Jan 2026

“I went for an all-inclusive private party.”

I went for an all-inclusive private party. The salad and the butternut squash ravioli were excellent, as in high-quality restaurant. The berry-filled beignet just has jam in the middle, not great. The little cheesecake bites were okay. The drink menu was broad, interesting, and yummy—both alcoholic and non. All the 20+ servers were working hard and all but two had great energy and were smiling throughout the couple hours we were there. There aren't a lot of games, but there are enough to have some fun: shuffleboard, beer pong, pool/billiards, darts, bowling, racing video games, punching strength, basketball, ski-ball, and a private karaoke room. Overall, it’s a fun vibe while still feeling like a bar.

Clifford P

Jul 2025

“The food and drinks were absolutely amazing — full of flavor and beautifully presented.”

The food and drinks were absolutely amazing — full of flavor and beautifully presented. The place had such a fun and energetic atmosphere, especially with the boiling dishes — it added a unique and exciting touch to the whole experience. Definitely a spot worth visiting again!

Arina

Jul 2025

“we took a punch class here and it was soooooo delightful.”

we took a punch class here and it was soooooo delightful. there are several folks who take the class together. many were either a friend duo or a couple. it’s easy to strike up conversations with people. the teachers of the class were friendly. the class is located behind a wall opening and it’s very cute back there. after you finish making your punch you have to drink it on site (of course) but they give you tons of time to hang out and finish it. highly recommend

Mimi

Jan 2025

“A few of my friends stopped here after having lunch to watch the basketball game.”

A few of my friends stopped here after having lunch to watch the basketball game. The place wasn’t too crowded but I noticed they had a full bar, a small bowling alley, game machines, board games other things to do with friends while hanging out. I can’t comment on the food, because we didn’t order food we only had drinks. Oh wait, they gave us FREE biscuits and jam, which was good. There is parking in the Fulton District Market but be sure to download the Park Chicago App (even on Sundays) to avoid getting a ticket or towed. This is a great place for a first date.

Laura A

Mar 2024

“Perfect spot for groups.”

Perfect spot for groups. They have fun games and good food! We ordered the taco platter which came with chicken, pork, tuna, shrimp, and a bunch of well- seasoned vegetables for the tacos. Perfect for 3 or 4 people.

Leonard

Feb 2024

“I really enjoyed this space.”

I really enjoyed this space. It's so inviting and really is a great place to entertain. The staff is super friendly and the punch is the bomb. Food is good too but this space just gave me such great Vibes I look forward to coming back soon.

Kay J

Jan 2023

“LGBTQ+ friendly atmosphere.”

LGBTQ+ friendly atmosphere! Great food, many entertainment options, variety of drinks on the menu, had nice non-alcoholic options got a fruity spritzer and it was pretty good! Building is very neat and there's a bunch of things that make good photo backgrounds. Security checked us in at the door everyone was nice check in was fast.

Holly Reed

Sep 2022

“Really nice spot to hangout with friends or take someone on a date.”

Really nice spot to hangout with friends or take someone on a date. Good food, vibes, and service. Properly plan because it is hard to get a table, and you would have to wait up to an hour for the bowling alley. While you wait you can grab drinks and something to eat, have a conversation before you bowl.

Paul Ukaegbu

Jun 2022

“Really cool vintage arcade vibes and environment.”

Really cool vintage arcade vibes and environment. I would come here for the looks alone. Punch bowl was decent and great for groups. The shrimp polenta was also delicious. Server was polite and friendly to boot.

H.H.H

Jun 2022

“This place is great.”

This place is great! Primarily went to go bowling, which is $18 per person for an hour. We did have to wait about an hour to get a lane, but there was plenty of other stuff to keep us busy in the meantime. They extended our bowling time for free so we could finish our second game since no one was queued behind us! Sunday evening is a great time to go if you don’t want it to be too crowded.

Julia Hindle

Oct 2021

“Punch Bowl Social has a great interior and vibe with lots of games - Bowling and Darts was...”

Punch Bowl Social has a great interior and vibe with lots of games - Bowling and Darts was particularly impressive for me. The happy hour pricing is hard to beat in West Loop. Food was good too. The featured punch tasted really good! Our server Angelica was great as well. She was prompt with orders and gave us great information about the place. Another plus was we got to taste their signature cocktails before ordering them. Will be back soon!!

Jai Mehta

Aug 2021