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- 15 W Illinois St., River North 60654
- 312-239-0995
American Junkie
Massive River North sports bar that becomes late night DJ club. Super high tech features include massive high-def screen, a retractable roof, furnishings that electronically adjust from dining heig... read more
- 149 W. Kinzie St., River North 60610
- 773-348-8899
John Barleycorn
This River North location is slightly more upscale than its sportsbar-esque brothers and sisters, flanked with a 75-foot retractable roof for summertime, 25 craft beers, and more sophisicated-rusti... read more
- 1725 W. Division St., Wicker Park 60622
- 773-697-4804
The Anthem
We know…it’s just what Division Street needs. Another sports bar. At least this one puts a different spin on the standard LCD screen congested burgers and boys' hangout. Brought to Wic... read more
- 1332 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wicker Park 60622
- 773-904-8615
Standard Bar/Grill
'Tis called the Standard for good reason. This is the kind of place Chicago can't seem to get enough of: a two-story sports bar that hosts a bevy of flatscreen TVs and over 50 different kinds of be... read more
- 333 W. 35th St., Bridgeport 60609
- 312-674-5860
Bacardi at the Park
Open to the public on home-game days, this Bacardi-inspired bar focuses on rum cocktails (natch) and BBQ. Pulled pork sandwiches, baby back ribs, and smoked brisket nachos will sop up your pregam... read more
- 1834 W. Montrose Ave., Ravenswood 60613
- 773-334-4848
Wolcott's
Your classic neighborhood spot. All the basic comforts come standard, like mahogany tables, tall windows, and a friendly beer and wine list. Burgers, quesadillas, and large salads dominate the menu... read more
- 400 N. State St., River North 60654
- 312-265-1240
Public House
From the innovators who brought us Bull & Bear, this larger, pub-ier establishment has the B&B table beer taps you've grown to love, but it also has chilled liquor. On tap. At your table. T... read more
- 2548 N. Southport Ave., Lincoln Park 60614
- 773-327-4900
Crossing
It's no secret that Chicagoans like their sports bars. What is secret though is the winning combination the guys behind Four Corners Tavern Group keep coming up with. In this, their latest creation... read more
- 1501 N. Dayton St., Gold Coast 60642
- 773-244-1234
The Upper Deck at Sully's House
A rooftop destination for the sports-enthused. Residing above Sully's House Tap Room & Grill, this rooftop lounge crams in 50 bottled beers and 25 microbrews, along with two giant outdoor tell... read more
- 1510 N. Wells St., Gold Coast 60610
- 312-649-9640
Benchmark
Sometimes the phrase "rooftop beer garden" is enough to get a bunch of dudes in cargo shorts slobbering, but preface it with "retractable" and you have the next best thing to sweating it out at Wri... read more
- 825 S. State St., South Loop 60605
- 312-386-9000
Jimmy Green's
Billing itself as a sports bar with a creative menu is a bit of a stretch for this new South Loop spot. We're down with the sports bar part - 22 flatscreens, 16 beers on tap and views of the Sears,... read more
- 3466 N. Clark St., Wrigleyville 60657
- 773-880-2222
Rockwood Place
Wrigleyville staple The Central dropped the name, removed their ugly subway tiles, nixed the sparkly red banquettes, and reinvented with a few red lightbulbs and wall treatments. Decor's sadly the ... read more
- 431 N. Wells St, River North 60610
- 312-527-5973
Bull and Bear
Exactly what you need in today's economy: another bar in which to drown your sorrows. Except this stock-market-themed pub really calls it like it is. Watch the 50 foot stock ticker scroll across th... read more
- 2211 W. Diversey Ave., Logan Sqr/Humboldt Prk 60647
- 773-227-5800
Diversey Rock 'n' Bowl
Where Rock-n-Roll High School meets the 7-10 split. Hall of Famer Earl Anthony's portrait looks down on a scene he probably never could've imagined: Mullets and motleys throwing endless gutter ball... read more
- 1934 W. Irving Park Rd., North Center 60613
- 773-871-3757
The Globe Pub
All kinds of people from all kinds of places congregate here, oft in the wee hours o' the mornin', with one thing in common: they love soccer. General wood-heavy, cozy decor, except when the game i... read more
- 4804 N. Broadway St., Uptown 60640
- 773-784-2739
Crew Bar & Grill
Chicago's first gay sports bar. TVs are placed at every angle, and the crowd comes to watch games and eat decent bar food. Sure, there's the occasional "I HEART Tightends" jersey (sold along with o... read more
- 330 N. State St., Near North Side 60610
- 312-644-0300
10pin
Who says you gotta get grubby to go bowling? Here, the team behind Harry Caray's is calling their venture a bowling lounge, and its space is a far cry from what you remember from childhood days. Bu... read more
- 322 E. Illinois St., Near North Side 60611
- 312-245-8331
Lucky Strike Lanes
Gigantic bowling/pool emporium (18 lanes, 11 tables, and 40 screens) with three bars, one of them a winebar with fireplaces. This chain is a tactile-only, less noisy version of Dave and Buster's, a... read more
- 3441 N. Sheffield Ave., Wrigleyville 60657
- 773-477-9273
The Yard
While chocolate martinis and scarlet walls used to be served up at the Pepper Lounge, you'll find a bevy of brews and a laid-back vibe at The Yard, which opened in its place last summer. The emphas... read more
- 1880 W. Fullerton Ave., Lincoln Park 60614
- 773-486-7777
Whirlyball
This mega-complex of adult fun flaunts arcade games, pool, and of course, Whirleyball! Jai alai meets bumper cars in an unholy union that stokes otherwise sedate hipsters into untoward displays of ... read more
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