The Brits are here.
The London-based, high-tech shuffleboard bar Electric Shuffle just opened in River North at 488 N La Salle Drive, serving cocktails and food alongside exciting gaming opportunities.
The 7,000-square-foot space delivers a vibrant, retro-inspired setting for gaming and gathering with friends. Evoking the vibe of a house party, you’ll find vinyl records, vintage art and Chicago-centric décor all throughout the destination, accented by neon signs and a glowing main bar that serves as a centerpiece.
The custom shuffleboard tables—boasting a camera vision technology created by a rocket scientist!—can accommodate groups of two to 20 folks each for 90-minute sessions, so grab as many friends as you want on your way in. The destination can also host up to 250 guests at once, linking tables together for a tournament, complete with live leaderboards throughout the venue. Seems like the city's top bowling alleys have some competition now.
In addition to it all, Chicagoans can hang out on the on-site patio, which features a pergola and seating for 25, ideal for people watching and sipping cocktails.
Speaking of drinks: expect classics and more modern creations to share space on the imbibing menu. There's the Spicy Lucy margarita made with house-infused jalapeño tequila, for example, and the salted caramel espresso martini, which adds a salty spin to a fan favorite. Weekday happy hour specials abound as well.
On the food front, expect elevated bar fare, including truffle parmesan fries, hot honey pepperoni pizza and vegan chile-glazed tempura cauliflower. Feeling fancy? Order a slice of Milk Bar’s Shuffle Celebration Cake—complete with a sparkler.
“We created Electric Shuffle as a place that feels like a timeless house party, where friends and colleagues can connect—whether it’s over happy hour, weekend brunch, a team outing or game night,” said Gene Ball, president of Electric Shuffle U.S., in an official press release. “We design our spaces, games, food and drinks to feel familiar, fun, and, most importantly, welcoming.”
With another social gaming space in the city, we’re more than ready to get our shuffle on.