About Palace Bowl

Palace Bowl is your neighborhood's favorite classic bowling alley in Johnsburg, Illinois. We've been a popular destination for bowlers and families in the McHenry County Community for many decades. As of February of 2024, Palace Bowl has come under new ownership and management. We are building our foundation strong and making Palace Bowl our own. We want to make Palace Bowl one of Johnsburg's go-to spots for family, friends, and bowling enthusiasts to hang out, have fun, and enjoy the sport of bowling.

Whether you're a beginner, a pro, or looking for a fun place to party, Palace Bowl is the Palace to be! Bring the family, meet your friends, or show up solo. Party at Our Palace! Let's Bowl!

What We Provide & Offer

At Palace Bowl, we own and operate the most advanced pinsetter machines and provide our bowlers with the highest-quality lanes available on the market today. Palace Bowl is equipped with twenty A2 Brunswick Pinsetter Machines and twenty Brunswick Pro Lanes. Our professional bowling facility caters to both casual and competitive bowlers, offering a perfect setting for open bowling, league bowling, 9-pin no-tap tournaments, high school team practices, and invitationals. Additionally, we offer our bowlers the hue light and cosmic bowling experience for a fun and memorable night out!

At Palace Bowl, we provide a full-service bar featuring excellent happy hour and daily drink specials. To satisfy your hunger, we host Johnsburg Food Truck Events, parked right outside our doors. (Check our Facebook & Instagram for Food Truck Event Dates) Or, choose from an amazing selection of food, freshly prepared and made-to-order by our In-House Chef, Sandie Dogs. Check Out Sandie Dog's Menu Here.

In our large bar-lounge area, we have two professional pool tables, an area to play darts, flatscreens to watch your favorite Chicago team, and plenty of bar and high-top seating for you and a big group of your friends. Looking for video gaming in Johnsburg? Come on by! We have a video gaming room with multiple lucky machines that are ready to pay out big! Come try your luck at Palace Bowl! Or, just come hang out, and have a beer with us!

Palace Bowl is also a good party venue and a fun place to party! We offer a great party space to plan a small, medium, or large event to include all your family, friends, and party guests. Check out our Party Rates, and start planning your next party or event at Palace Bowl.

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