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Dark Horse Tap & Grille

Restaurant / Sports Bar / Tavern

Reviewed by Chris M.

"I'm not from Pittsburgh but I find that bars targeted towards these western Pennsylvanians and their Steeler passion are usually a good time and Dark ..." more

3443 North Sheffield Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657

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House of Music & Entertainment (H.O.M.E.)

American Restaurant

Reviewed by Nick T.

"My Take: HOME bar is a really new edition to the suburban bar scene and has been popular since the first day it opened. They attract fairly big name p ..." more

1227 North Rand Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

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WestEnd

Restaurant / Sports Bar

Party Earth Review Classy WestEnd entices hardcore hockey and basketball fans to slide onto rich, brown leather stools and benches that line this 5,000 square-foot bar, while they gaze lovingly at thirty-three TVs tuned exclusively to sports. Framed Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls jerseys serve as wall art, while a prominent strobe ... more

1326 West Madison Street
Chicago, IL 60607

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The Temple Bar

Irish Pub / Sports Bar

Party Earth Review Daily specials, European sports, live bands, and even a drunken karaoke session are all part of The Temple Bar package, making it a solid neighborhood go-to for all manner of liquor seekers. It’s obvious the pub’s Irish owner Patrick (of course) sought to give the place a European feel – the fire ... more

3001 North Ashland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657

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Red Ivy

Restaurant / Sports Bar

Party Earth Review On a stretch of Clark Street next to Wrigley Field where almost every business is a sports bar, Red Ivy – named for the iconic ivy on the stadium’s outfield wall – fits right in, albeit with a slightly more upscale, club-like vibe bolstered by its vaulted ceiling, sultry red lighting, and weekend DJs. Comparatively mellow ... more

3525 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60657

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Lottie's Pub

Pub / Sports Bar

Party Earth Review Having gone through multiple owners, names, and clientele over the course of its long history, Lottie’s Pub opened in its current incarnation in 2002, bringing a sporty but casual hangout to this mostly residential neighborhood. Named for a six-foot transvestite who allegedly ran the joint in the thirties, the venue’s ... more

1925 West Cortland Street
Chicago, IL 60622

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Halligan Bar

Irish Pub / Sports Bar

Party Earth Review For Lincoln Park denizens in need of affordable booze and a place to catch the game, the luck of the Irish doesn’t come much faster than at Halligan Bar. Beers are rarely more than a few dollars, over a dozen flat-screens make it hard to find a bad seat in the house, and floor-to-ceiling windows – left wide open in summer ... more

2274 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60686

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Crossing

Beer Garden / Restaurant

Party Earth Review Although a Jayhawks flag above the front door immediately announces Crossing’s allegiance to the University of Kansas, the cavernous rooms within have space for fans of all colors looking to snag a spot in front of one of the joint’s several dozen TVs. A polished wooden bar decked out in bobble heads and booze is usually ... more

2548 North Southport Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614

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Bull & Bear

Lounge / Restaurant / Sports Bar

Party Earth Review Even on the most crowded and rowdy evenings, Bull & Bear maintains a level of decorum worlds apart from the often raucous venues that dominate Chicago’s sports bar scene. In true Wall Street style, a forty-foot-long stock market ticker above the main bar reports recent sports updates and scores, while an almost obscene ... more

431 North Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60654

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Leader Bar

Restaurant / Sports Bar

Party Earth Review Leader Bar is a sleek sports den that would be perfectly at home in the yuppie paradise of Lincoln Park, but instead resides on an unassuming stretch of Irving Park Road surrounded by taquerias, auto shops, and funky markets. Despite a blindingly bright sign over its door, the interior is quite classy, with lots of exposed ... more

3000 West Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60618

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Mad River Bar & Grille

Restaurant / Sports Bar

Reviewed by Cammy M.

"Mad River is a good bar to watch a game. Met some friends there for a Michigan game. It was really crowded and we hung out around the front bar consid ..." more

2909 North Sheffield Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657

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Schoolyard Tavern

Restaurant / Sports Bar

Reviewed by Chris M.

"In some ways the Southport Corridor offers a respite from Clark Street with slightly older and more sophisticated patrons than the 21-25 year olds tha ..." more

3258 North Southport Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657

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Chicago Sports Bars Overview

Chicago denizens live and breathe the sports in their city, and whenever the Bears, Bulls, Cubs, White Sox, or Blackhawks are playing, the city’s countless sports bars fill up with rabid fans cheering on their favorite teams.

There are so many sports bars in Chicago that it can often be tough to choose the best one for you. Rest assured however that all the Chicago sports bars have many things in common. There are always multiple big screens to catch every game on any day, the bar food will be greasy and filling, and the clientele will be passionately rooting for that game-winning drive or play.

If you’re a White Sox fan, there’s really only one bar you need to know – Cork & Kerry at the Park. A block away from the stadium, ticketless fans have been able to root for the Sox since the 80s. For Cubs fans, there’s an entire neighborhood of sports bars built around Wrigley Field and the Cubby Bear and Sluggers are two great places to watch the game. If you’re looking for a great Bulls or Blackhawks bar, there’s WestEnd which features more than 30 TVs and loads of cheering young professionals.

No matter where you go in Chicago, the game will probably be on, but if you want some of the best experiences watching your favorite teams, check out any of the great Chicago sports bars spread throughout the city.