The Pink Squirrel

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The Pink Squirrel

6.46

Classic cocktails are served in funky retro digs with duckpin bowling, trophies & houseplants.

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2414 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States

Monday - Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday - Thursday: 5 PM–12 AM

Friday - Saturday: 5 PM–1 AM

Sunday: 5 PM–12 AM

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Isabelle Behrman

2

It is my 21st birthday and I paid over $40 almost a month ago to book a lane for today but when we showed up, it was CLOSED with the door locked and the windows covered. How they let me book the lane and then never said anything when we came all the way out here was absolutely ridiculous. I have never in my life had this happen and I have never been so upset.


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Maria Ritten

10

The Pink Squirrel is so cute! I went during their Christmas "Tinsel Town" pop up and LOVED the decorations. The bowling is hilarious and the specialty drinks are over-the-top, but for the vibe perfectly. This is a fun spot to enjoy a drink!


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M C (Shel)

8

We did the Frankenstein cocktail event and it was nice being able to make our own drinks. We also had a chance to do the duckpin bowling; which was a lot of fun. The place was pretty much empty at the time that we went and our waitress/ host was very awesome and attentive to us and others in the place


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Celia L.

10

Went for my 21st birthday a while ago during their Mean Girls pop-up theme and really enjoyed myself! Our server was super friendly and very willing to answer all of our questions about the menu. Super cute place!


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Andrew Weiss

10

I really love the concept of this place. Yes, there are a lot small bars that are funky in Logan Squire, but this one packs a lot of fun into a tiny space. When I first walked into this bar I already knew they had bowling lanes, but I wondered where they would put them as the bar looks so small from the outside. I found that they were tucked away in the back and area small. It was neat how they worked them into the space. First, the drinks are great. While I was there I tried the Back in Pink, the piña colada and one of their boozy milkshakes. They definitely have presentation down. Each of the drinks came in either a fun glass or with interesting flourishes. My favorite drink was the Back in Pink. The piña colada was a tad watered down and the booze milkshake looked cool, but was just not my style. If you like boozy milkshakes, you'll love their boozy milkshakes. Second, the place itself is super fun. After a drink or two. I tried my had at the bowling. While the pins do not spin and fall like the pins are regular bowling alley and the lanes are short it was a ton of fun. am awful at bowling, but the short lanes and light ball made me feel like a champ. There are some negatives. First, this is not "real" bowling. The lanes are short, the bowling balls are small and the physics are a bit off. This place is not for a serious bowler, but it's great for some semi-drunken fun. Second, the bar is small and there are only two bowling lanes. You have to reserve a spot to bowl, and on a crowded night you can't bowl as much as you want. Overall this is a fun bar with good drinks. It's a must visit.


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Sarah Wright

8

Cute retro bar atmosphere perfect for an intimate outing with friends. I went as part of birthday weekend festivities and it was a hit with everyone. There are only two lanes for duckpin bowling though so if you're planning on going during peak hours I definitely recommend reserving in advance through their website.


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Millie TV

10

This is a very casual joint with a bowling alley. Their decorations are always on deck though! I love them for their fun themes!


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Aubrey Lewis

10

We've been wanting to come here for so long, and I'm so glad we finally did! It's such a neat little place with duckpin bowling and boozy milkshakes. I really love duckpin bowling, too bad it's not super common in the Midwest. Basically, it's the same as regular bowling but with smaller pins and balls, so it's way easier on your wrists. There's only 2 lanes, so make sure you reserve one ahead of time, but we came on a weeknight, and it wasn't crowded at all. Nobody was even using the second lane. Definitely recommend if you want to try something a little bit different for a date night or something fun with a few friends.

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2414 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States

Monday - Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday - Thursday: 5 PM–12 AM

Friday - Saturday: 5 PM–1 AM

Sunday: 5 PM–12 AM

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