"Royal Palms in Bucktown is a bright, airy bar with palm trees and shuffleboard courts. It kind of feels like a cruise ship (minus the seasickness), and the drinks here are great, from a frozen piña colada to their Shuffleboard Bob made with gin, coconut water, lime, and cucumber. Weekends can be super busy, but on weekdays it’s easy to walk in and get a game going. They also have rooftop courts, just make sure to warm up beforehand since they have a “winner stays on'' policy and legendary Shuffleboard Bob may make a surprise appearance." - john ringor