Chicago sports bars are where serious match-watchers go. Chicago is sports-mad. The 10 below show where the city actually watches.
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The 10 best sports bars in Chicago
01 · Chicago
West Loop
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Sports + biker
West Loop sports bar with biker aesthetic.
Order: A craft IPA during the Bears game
02 · Chicago
Wrigleyville
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Cubs sports pub · Iconic
Iconic Wrigleyville Cubs pub.
Order: A pint during the Cubs game
03 · Chicago
Wrigleyville
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Cubs pub · 1953
Iconic Wrigleyville Cubs pub since 1953.
Order: A pint pre-Cubs game
04 · Chicago
Streeterville
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Irish sports pub
Streeterville Irish sports pub.
Order: A pint of Guinness during the Bears game
05 · Chicago
Andersonville
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Casual sports pub
Andersonville casual sports pub with arcade.
Order: A craft IPA during the Hawks game
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06 · Chicago
Streeterville
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Sports pub
Streeterville sports pub.
Order: A craft IPA during the Bears game
07 · Chicago
Lincoln Park
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Sports + casual
Lincoln Park casual sports pub.
Order: A craft IPA during the Bulls game
08 · Chicago
Wrigleyville
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Casual Cubs pub
Wrigleyville casual Cubs pub.
Order: A pint pre-Cubs game
09 · Chicago
Wicker Park
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Sports + craft beer
Wicker Park sports + craft beer pub.
Order: A craft IPA during the Hawks game
10 · Chicago
Wrigleyville
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Sports + batting cages
Wrigleyville sports bar with batting cages.
Order: A pint during the Cubs game
More Chicago sports barsThe full Chicago sports-bar index by neighbourhood.
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How Chicago watches sports
The 10 above show where to watch in Chicago.
