Set inside a modest brick building at the corner of Irving Park Road and Wolcott Avenue, Timber Lanes reflects the spirit of old-school Chicago: hardworking, welcoming, and full of character.

During the Prohibition era, the space operated as a popular local speakeasy. Remnants of that time still exist — like the underground tunnel hidden next to lane 1.

In 1985, Bob and Karen Kuhn purchased Timber Lanes and helped turn it into one of the most beloved bowling alleys in the country. Today, we remain Chicago’s premier destination for bowling — where league nights are electric, people connect, and non-bowlers become bowlers.