50 Best Sports Bars in Chicago

“Food was surprisingly good. Hummus is dusted with tajin or something like that, so it has a little kick and lots of toasted chickpeas which is yummy. The buffalo chicken sliders are seriously outstanding. Service was friendly but a little bit absent at times. Atmosphere is lively. We were there for music bingo on Wednesday night and will definitely be back. It gets loud and hard to hear when it's full.“

“Hometown feel bar! Sweeney the bartender was very kind“

“This past weekend we celebrated my wife’s 40th birthday at Draft bar and it was an awesome night! Service with a smile and great atmosphere made for a special night! My wife and I would encourage everyone looking for a great space to party like we just did to do it here! The shot ski is a definite plus as well as the front patio! Looking forward to many more parties here! Cheers 🍻“

“Best soccer pub in the Midwest, maybe the country. Can’t beat the world-wide coverage, the beer and drinks menu, the food quality, and the great service. No one has this combination. That’s why Hudson’s is the official home pub of the Chicago Hammers. They know and care for the game and its supporters, and not just the so-called big six.“

“A buttery, crunchy crust loaded with chunky tomato sauce and layers of gooey cheese and sausage. It’s a fork-and-knife kind of meal—and worth every bite. Heavy but incredibly flavorful.“

“Came into town just to watch Euros at this bar. Brian and the crew were outstanding bartenders!“

“I love this American restaurant, the food is delicious, satisfying and enjoyable. I especially love the burgers and fries, they are freshly made and very authentic. In addition, the environment here is also very comfortable and spacious, which makes people feel very relaxed and happy. The waiters are also very friendly and welcoming, they always greet guests with a smile and provide many useful tips and recommendations. All in all, this is a very good American restaurant and I will come here often to enjoy the food and time.“

“Really cool local neighborhood spot! Babe’s has a fun atmosphere with pink everywhere, which gives the place its own personality without feeling overdone. You can tell they’re passionate about creating a space that celebrates women athletes and women’s sports, and that makes it feel different from your typical sports bar.

They have some really good mixed drinks along with a solid selection of cans and bottles. The beers were ice cold, the bartenders were great, and the whole place had that welcoming neighborhood-bar feel that you just don’t find much anymore.

Definitely a spot I’d come back to for a few drinks and to watch a game!“

“Great local spot for wings, pizza, beers, music & vibes. Staff it great. It does get pretty busy or packed some times so having patience is key if you are going in hangry. Overall a great selection if you want the neighborhood bar outing.“

“Very friendly place I love places like this had a great time and was well takin care of love it excellent environment“

“We live towards the Rockford, Il area but never ever miss an opportunity to visit. I get the Italian beef pizza and my friend gets the polish sausage and sour kraut pizza. TO DIE FOR!!! Love love love ❤️“

“Looking forward to visiting again 😊😊“

“Great local restaurant with ties to the community, excellent cocktails and delicious food. The owners are invested in having a quality place and constantly seem to be improving the cocktails and food. Awesome wings too! Can't wait to come for football season!“

“Very nice comfortable place“

“I really wish I could give them a better rating but they for some reason decided to give my friends and I the run around. 1st of all, they sent me an email to spend my birthday there. I could invite guests, I would get a 1 hour open bar, my friends get $1 off drinks, birthday cupcakes and a $25 gift card. Also free tickets to a show and 1 for 2 for friends. We show up, they told me they knew all about my birthday and the show. We arrived about 45 minutes before the show to enjoy the drinks. When we are sat I am given 3 tickets. I was told these are for my drinks and to give them when ordering. I ask if it's only 3 and he said it was just 3 to start with and could get more. So we are sitting, having a good time. I used all 3 drink tickets in about 40 minutes (it's my bday and an open bar! Duh!) When we get moved over to the show, our new waiter said that I only get 3. So I went to our old one and let him know what he said, he told me he would check on it. He never did, even when I went up to ask again. When I went back to the show area, I talked to someone who looked like the manager (who I now believe is the owner Brian) about needing another drink and he said, "well we give 3 tickets because that's how much people usually drink in an hour". I said "okay, I get that. But I've had 3 and the hour isn't over, I have 20 minutes." And he said he would allow me to only have 1 more.... I'm sorry, but that is not an open bar. You shouldn't advertise an open bar if you're only allowed to have 3. Fix your advertisement. When we finished up the fabulous show, we noticed 2 drinks on our bill that were not ours. We went to our waiter and told him those were not our drinks. He got snippy with us saying, "well they were on your bill, I don't know what you guys ordered up front". And we told him we weren't accusing him of anything. It's possible up front someone's drinks were accidentally added, it's fine. We just want them off our bill. And so he and the owner for some reason debated over this for 5 minutes as we waited. We went over every drink we had and none of us ordered a captain and coke. They finally, begrudgingly, took it off. We paid, and we left. It wasn't until a day or 2 later I realized we never got the cupcakes or the $25 gift card. I emailed the woman, Cheryl Snodgrass, who I was in contact with about the planning about it and she was disappointed because she said they knew about me coming in and she would check. She finally got back to me and told me that when I was there, I asked the owner to use my $25 gift card for my bill. Ummmm....what??? No, I paid full price for my extra drinks and my food. That never happened. She also commented "you may not remember, which means you were having a really good time!!!" I'm sorry, now you're accusing be of being drunk so I'm not remembering? I had 3 other people with me and all of them remember the experience and not once did I even bring up the $25 gift card! I completely forgot about it until I emailed. I replied to her email letting her know that was not true, and to please get back to me and she has now ignored 3 of my emails. I'm not sure what the problem is...maybe they didn't like that I called them out on their open bar NOT being an open bar? The fact that we didn't want to pay for 2 drinks we didn't order? I'm sorry, but this is NOT how you treat a customer for a birthday event that you would want them to tell friends and come back for. It's really a shame because the shows are great, but there's no way I'm coming back after the crap they pulled. Keep the $25 gift card. Shady management is a bad look. Brian and Cheryl get an F.“

“When our daughter chose your place for her birthday dinner we were skeptical. From the time we walked in until hours later we enjoyed every minute. The service and food were great. Thank you!“

“11/10!! The staff worked so hard during a busy World Cup match. Lugo was awesome - communicating with everyone and keeping things orderly so everyone could enjoy despite it being a busy night. Sophie is such a hard worker and provided super attentive service! Great vibes all
around!“

“Stopped by this bar because it's close to my new place, and I'll admit I hesitated before walking in. Glad I didn't let that stop me. It's a great, laid-back sports bar with a genuinely welcoming staff. Over a few visits I've been taken care of by Christina, Maya, McKenzie, and Jagger, and every one of them has been hospitable, attentive, and easy to talk to. They are the best!
The space itself works for any crowd. Plenty of TVs, room to spread out both upstairs and downstairs, and a patio that opens up when the weather cooperates. It's a good place to watch sports, with nice TVs throughout. If anything about your order isn't right, the staff won't hesitate to make it right. No attitude, just honesty and good service.
They also run solid daily specials. I stopped in on a Wednesday and got a burger and fries for ten dollars, and another time tried the chicken salad. Nothing fancy, but both were solid, better than what you'd expect from typical bar food. I haven't gotten a full grasp of the rest of the menu yet, but from what I've tried so far, it's been good enough to keep coming back.
Great people, great vibe. Highly recommend.“

“I rented out the private room downstairs for an after party at Sully's (~100 people) and it could not have been better. Their staff was incredibly kind and helpful. The service was top notch. Would have another party here in a heartbeat. Definitely recommend.“

“Wonderful service, great food, and wonderful cocktails!“

“YASSSSSSS! Perfect cocktails, delicious! 🍸amazing service!“

“Gracie’s is the perfect neighborhood spot to have a cold brew with your friends! Popcorn and darts just add to the lively atmosphere. However, the best part of Gracie’s is when Danny is behind the bar! He pours the perfect Guinness and is just a joy to be around, definitely stop by Gracie’s, you won’t regret it!“

“Great Staff and food! Tables are nice, very nice clean private bathrooms and awesome environment to hang out or just chill.“

“Such a great place! Had so much fun. Highly recommend.“

“We were traveling and needed a place to watch college football on a Saturday and this place hit the spot! Drinks were delicious, decent selection on tap, and the food was fresh! If I’m ever in Chicago again, this will definitely be a favorite.“

“We found Kasey's Tavern while visiting the Literary Fair on Dearborn St. While in Chicago. We sat outside along the sidewalk. It was a beautiful day, flowers were blooming, the wait staff was awesome, the beers were delicious, and their pizza was perfect. Kasey's only serves pizza. They serve thin crust cheese, sausage, meatlovers, and vegetable pizza. We loved our visit to Kasey's Tavern! Cheers 🍻“

“A legendary local bar in making.....great vibe...and has different nights that include live music..and Fyi the dj spins vinyl on certain Saturday nights ..also great place to watch your favorite Chicago sports team... definitely one of my favorite places...to go with friends....a bar you can go to alone and end making friends with other locals in the area...also they have a pool table...that is well taken care of ..so if ya like pool...this place is great to meet other players..“

“Krissy was such an amazing, caring, professional and kind person.
She really cares for the customers and attend with caring.
I strongly recommend this Pub. 👍
The fries 🍟 were so good 👍.
Thank you Krissy for your kindness 🙏.“

“5 Iron Loop is a wonderful golf simulation center located in the heart of Chicago. With an attentive staff great Trackman simulators, good food and drink and a pleasant atmosphere to for a brief moment during the day get away from the office or out of the rain or the snow and put yourself on a golf course somewhere else in the world.“

“I could not have felt more comfortable in such a friendly place with sports camaraderie and great service. At this place is truly one of my favorites if not my favorite in Chicago, and I have been to hundreds of places in the city. Could go to MIKE, KJ and the entire staff. !“

“other reviews were spot on. wonderful bar in basement with european neighborhood vibe going on. great looking patio at street level and great food service from associated restraurant at street level. my new go to bar for pre-party for united center events“

“A really nice place to get some fun practice in. We were just walking by to see what it looked like and Devin gave us a free 30 minute voucher. We’ll be sure to stop back in the next time we’re in Chicago as while as check out your Cincinnati location!“

“Headquarters offers an amazing experience for a night out. The aesthetic is everything you’d expect-retro and laid back, with lots to do. Best part? Mostly free games. Their cocktail menu was top tier and staff were helpful. Can’t recommend enough! If you’re looking for something to do, pay em a visit.“

“I've only been 2 or 3 times. It's whatwe call a hole in the wall. A nice cool neighborhood spot. Just have to remember kitchen only accepts cash and the bar accepts cash or credit/debt cards. If you remember that and can gat past the bar smelling a tad sour or like vinegar you're in for a GREAT TIME!“

“Edelweiss is a pure gem and is THE best bar in Chicago. Laid back, friendly and a timeless classic former shift bar that now hosts a good mix of lively people. I’ve met one of my best friends in the city at this bar, spent birthdays, happy and sad moments here and the staff is just phenomenal. Olga is my favorite bartender in Chicago who has an incredible heart and makes you feel at home. Alex, who handles the karaoke machine is the best to sing your heart out with. I always bring out of town visitors, friends and loved ones here all the time, and is my space in the city. Businesses like this are the real soul of this city and in hard times and good times alike, they keep the city going…Have a Lvivske blonde and a Zubrowka in the front where you can mingle and sing, play billiards in the back, and have your intimate conversations in the really nice patio ;)“

“We absolutely loved this place! The highlight of our meal was undoubtedly the smashburgers; they were incredibly tasty and cooked to perfection, bursting with flavor in every bite. I ordered the passion fruit margarita at ut was perfect. We can’t wait to return!“

“I like going to murphys every time I'm in Chicago.“

“delivery order alittle later but more importantly both pizzas were cold.Tasted ok but if hot would have been better. they should use pizza hot bags to keep food hot.“

“We enjoyed the World Cup Final at Mac’s and had a great time (especially with the Cubs game on the other TV). Everything on the menu we had was fairly tasty, and both the food and drinks were extraordinarily reasonably priced, especially for Wicker Park. The staff were incredibly overworked and I felt bad stopping the waitress each time while she was literally sprinting around. Hope they can get some help, but I will definitely be back!“

“I consider this bar my home away from home when I want to get out. I also get along with ALL the bartenders, they been good to me...“

“This place is great, the bar tender poured a great drink. The bathroom was very clean that’s important to me. Too many bars have gross bathrooms this place was refreshing.“

“This is the best sports bar to catch a game. High energy! Very friendly staff! Incredibly busy tonight, but the team was doing their best to make sure we were taken care of.
The owner Izzy Idonije was there tonight too. We love this place! Will be back for game 4!“

“The low hum of conversation was pleasant. We arrived on a Sunday evening and were seated right away, no waiting around. The drinks were well-made, and the service was smooth and professional throughout our visit. A good stop for a quiet drink.“

“Total local joint. Love stopping in when I’m in town“

“Stopped in for the evening and this spot is such a vibe. Got their Manhattan and an order of the chicken tenders and both were so good. The cocktail was perfectly balanced smooth and strong just how I like it. Played a quick game of pool and hung out such a chill welcoming space. Everyone was so friendly and made us feel right at home. Great drink selection cool crowd and the staff actually knows their stuff. Already planning to come back for trivia night.“

“Great food and great service all around! Came from Michigan for a visit and will order again before we leave. Highly recommend!!“

“Came here with my husband and two year-old daughter. Food was great, but the service was exceptional! The guy at the front was so welcoming he helped us carry the stroller in and out, and when my daughter left her bracelet on the floor, he ran down the street to give it to us. It made our Experience great!“

“Always a good time! Staff is friendly and efficient.“

“Lived in the neighborhood going on 2 years and have never gone wrong… Don’t feel like cooking ✅ Want something fast✅ Quick drinky drink to unwind ✅ Comfort food? Pizza ✅ Wings ✅ Italian beef ✅ Burgers ✅ Fries, tots, nachos ✅✅✅“

“New owner’s are friendly. Staff is great New menu is awesome. Just a great place to hang out!!!“