Milan, IL
Tonight we bowl.
14 lanes, the kind of fries you remember. Arcade, mini-golf, parties & more. Open late, kid-loud Saturdays and glow bowl Fridays.
Under one roof
Everything under one roof
Bowling's just the start — arcade, bar, parties and more, all in one place.
Bowling
You can bring the whole family to Backyard Bowl for a fun evening of strikes, spares and the occasional unfortunate gutter ball. Lace up those bowling shoes and get ready to bowl.
Glow bowling
Automatic scoring
Birthday packages
Food service
Bar & lounge
Arcade
Our arcade offers a vibrant experience with OVER 40 arcade games that cater to a variety of interests and skill levels.
League play
Tournaments
Party rooms
Mini Golf
Grab a putter, a colorful golf ball, and experience a unique round with your friends and family surrounded in Black Light!
Karaoke
Friday nights in the bar from 7PM-11PM.
Weekend nights are loud
Glow nights
Lights down, music up. Weekends night turns the lanes into a disco — bowling included, or just come for the dance floor.
Doors open late · DJ on the decks
- When
- Friday & Saturday nights
- What
- Glow lanes · shoes included
- Who
- 18+ after 10PM
The Party Deal Book the lane
Parties, sorted.
Our flat-rate party deal — one lane, two hours, the whole crew. We custom-print the on-lane scoreboard with the birthday kid's name.
Party packages
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Lets Bowl! · $20 Per Person
90 Minutes of Bowling, Shoe Rental Included, One Pitcher of Soda per every 4 guests, One Large Pizza per every 4 guests, Chocolate or Vanilla Ice-Cream Cup, Birthday Themed Goody Bags, Plates, Cups & Tablecloths Included
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Game On! · $25 Per Person
1 Round of Mini-Golf, 30-Minute Game Card Does not earn tickets, One Pitcher of Soda per every 4 guests, One Large Pizza per every 4 guests, Chocolate or Vanilla Ice-Cream Cup, Birthday Themed Goody Bags, Plates, Cups & Tablecloths Included
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The Big Game! · $30 Per Person
60 Minutes of Bowling, 1 Round of Mini-Golf, 45-Minute Game Card Does not earn tickets, Unlimited Soda, One Large Pizza per every 4 guests, Chocolate or Vanilla Ice-Cream Cup, Birthday Themed Goody Bags, Plates, Cups & Tablecloths Included
After hours
Abides Bar & Grill
Backyard Bowl features the Abides Bar and Grill, a full bar and restaurant inspired by “The Big Lebowski.” We often have live music playing at the restaurant.
From the grill
Fries, pizza, beer.
House kitchen, open until thirty minutes before close.
Pizzas
Flatbread One Topping
12" One Topping
16" One Topping
Extra Toppings
Specialty Pizzas
Taco Specialty Pizza (12")
Taco Specialty Pizza (16")
Hawaiian Specialty Pizza (12")
Hawaiian Specialty Pizza (16")
Veggie Specialty Pizza (12")
Veggie Specialty Pizza (16")
Hambone Specialty Pizza (12")
Hambone Specialty Pizza (16")
For The Kids
Cheese Quesadilla
Mini Corn Dogs
2 Sliders with Cheese
2 Chicken Strips
Sides
French Fries (Small)
French Fries (Large)
Tater Tots (Small)
Tater Tots (Large)
Side Salad
Sign up weekly
Leagues.
Every league is open-team — no need to bring a roster. We'll fit you with a squad on week one.
- Tuesday 8:30 AM St. Pius - 4 Person Mixed
- Tuesday 8:30 AM Travelers - 3 Women
- Tuesday 6:30 PM Friends & Family- 4 Person Mixed
- Wednesday 6:30 PM Milan Klassic - 5 Men
- Thursday 12:20 PM Thursday Afternoon - 3 Person Mixed
- Thursday 4:20 PM Split 12 Week Twilight - 3 Person Mixed
- Thursday 6:30 PM Thursday Night - 4 Person Mixed
The word on the lanes
What folks say.
Real regulars, real league nights, real birthday chaos. Here's how it goes over.
My twins had their 7th birthday yesterday and last minute we decided to get some family together and go bowling and I’m so happy we chose Backyard Bowl! I can’t say enough how impressed I am with the facility and service! Staff is so accommodating and helpful. Facility is clean and welcoming. Bowling lanes are fancy! A...
Mindy W. Google, Aug '26
Love it! Great staff and fun place for the whole family!
Robert B. Google, Mar '25
Attended Sherrard post prom. Pizza was delicious. Loved neon glow mini golf. Holes were challenging. Bowling lanes were fast. Variety of arcade games. They had my favorite- sleeves ball.
Lori A. Google, Apr '24
Great place to bowl! Nice and clean. Friendly atmosphere. Good food! Would recommend!
Alicia R. Google, Dec '23
We had my daughter's birthday party here, it was a great experience. Our host was Bailey, the communication she provided was top notch. The food was great and the prices were fair. I am looking forward to our next visit, thanks for helping to make her day special.
Sean G. Google, Oct '23
$5 per bowling game. $3 show rental. I haven't been into the old Milan Lanes for 20 yrs and oh boy has it changed. Half of the lanes are still there. Took out part of the wall to access the bar more easily. The other half of the lanes are gone and they added a 2nd story to that side which has the ticket gaming machine...
Brya M. Google, Mar '25
The scene
The gallery.
Cosmic nights, strike faces, redemption hauls and date-night fries. Tap any shot to blow it up.
Find us
Come see us.
Behind the diner with the yellow sign. Free parking, free wifi, never a cover.
Hours
- Mon4 PM – 9 PM
- Tue4 PM – 9 PM
- Wed4 PM – 9 PM
- Thu4 PM – 9 PM
- Fri4 PM – 10 PM
- Sat12 PM – 10 PM
- Sun12 PM – 6 PM
Contact
Lane phone (309) 558-1515