50 Best Sports Bars near Elmwood Park

“We’ve been there before but it seemed a waste of a nice neighborhood bar. The past few times there were hardly anyone in there and I always thought it was a shame that a neighborhood bar with lots of potential was empty however, today there was a few more people than normal and the bartender Jennifer was greeting everyone and making everyone feel welcome. We stopped in for the Bears game and they had pizza for customers which was definitely a plus because we didn’t eat beforehand and it allowed us to stay and watch the game rather than going somewhere else to eat. If it keeps up, we may continue to go there to watch the games!“

“Brand new state of the art gaming with the highest payouts in the area.“

“very nice place highly recommend“

“Everybody knows everybody!! super fast service even when packed!“

“Great employees very friendly“

“Great place to spend time with friends.“

“Amazing little spot on Clark. Beauty atmosphere, fantastic staff, feels like your classic local back home. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the neighborhood and need to take a load off. Big ups to Randy, thanks for your hospitality!“

“Bien ambiente un lugar par disfrutar en familia“

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

“awesome place thank you Jackie and Gio“

“Great time! Tacos,frozen margs, and family on a picnic bench in the city! What more can you want? Thanks“

“Alex is a great karaoke host! Olga is the best inviting and the sweetest bartender! ? this is a great place with great atmosphere. My boyfriend recommended this place when we started dating and now we are regulars and friends with the staff. They have a little back porch area for smoking or just getting some fresh air if it's too packed inside! I love this place!“

“Nice neighborhood bar on the Northwest side. Met the owner who was working behind the bar and she was very welcoming. Good selection of drinks, good service and a good crowd for a weeknight. Had good conversation with a couple of locals and will be back again next time I'm in the neighborhood.“

“Very nice comfortable place“

“Great neighborhood bar. Friendly bartenders. Dogs allowed !!“

“Fun place with nice people.“

“Food was way better than I expected atmosphere was great. The ambiance was exactly what I was looking for. The server was fine, albeit seemed to have a very large section with tables inside and outside.

The manager/host for the evening was non existent. He went to one table the entire visit and spent alot of time there. He didn't touch any tables on our entire side of the restaurant, was absent from the floor/host stand for atleast half of our visit, and by the time we were done with our meal it took alleast 20 minutes before we had to get up and ask for our check personally. He still only seemed to make it to the same table as we were leaving.

The manager and lack of FOH staff nearly ruined our entire experience, and I sure that it will this evening for some guests, but the above mentioned items really saved the day.“

“We have been here two consecutive Sundays to watch the Bears games, and it has been nearly empty. There is plenty of space with the open-air area with garage-door style panels for opened or closed capabilities depending on the weather. The food is satisfying and cooked to order. The nacho chips are made fresh and paired with the equally fresh salsa verde. It is family friendly and the staff is chill, yet attentive. The buffalo wings are worth coming back for, and the burgers were tasty and not from frozen. This is a hidden gem. I'm surprised that it's not packed during the Bears games.

Kid-friendliness: They have a kids menu.“

“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.“

“The bar tender was a gem. Accidentally walked in to see what they had available and ended up spending a couple hours enjoying the bartenders conversation and got one of the best old fashioned I'd ever had. Thanks for making Chicago exploration fun. Hope to get to your brother's bar downtown.“

“We go to Mac’s all the time. It is one of our go-to spots for nights that we want a quick bite and beer.

The food is always delicious. They offer a variety of pub-style foods and they all hit the spot. The service is always exceptional, especially when they’re not super busy. Staff is extremely attentive and friendly! Even when busy, the staff are very good at making sure guests are happy throughout the bar! They have a solid selection of beers on tap. When you put in a drink order, you can expect it’ll be in your hand in no time. Finally, as a sports fan, I love the number of TVs they have across the bar. You’ll always be able to find a view. Staff are very accommodating when it comes to switching TVs when a sport is starting. And for bigger events, every tv is tuned in and the whole bar is watching!

Definitely a must-stop for anyone who loves sports bars and pub-style foods. We will always find time to stop in for a quick bite at our favorite, neighborhood bar!“

“Great place to visit. Very comfortable surroundings. Great get away place to think during the early evenings. My favorite time to visit is around 11:00-5:00pm. I listen to great music have a beer or two and play the slot machines. At times win big!!! Victoria's has all types of music, in- expensive drinks, ales and spirits. Fabulous owners and friendly regulars. Private Parties in doors and out doors. You will be glad you stopped by.“

“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.“

“Great Food and sports ambiance. Can’t beat the owner’s vision for this place. He succeeded.“

“Great food, drinks and friendly bartenders!“

“best thin crust pizza any where.big complaint.ordered potato skins.would never do that again.very little bacon on them and no chopped green onion.if you can't do it right don't do it at all“

“We were there for a bday party. Great entertainment and great bar service! Coming back for sure.“

“I heard about this Soccer Themed Sports Bar in the City and I knew I had to stop by and see what all the hype is about!

The food was very affordable because they offer nice deals on food and drinks - Pizza and the wings were great!

The customer service was attentive and friendly.

Definitely worth checking out in West Town.“

“this is my go to bar every single time all the bartenders are amazing there make you feel welcome every time... everybody that goes there too usually know each other super friendly place & good food too“

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

“Such an amazing spot! A great addition to the neighborhood! The service is amazing, everyone who works here is so friendly, kind and attentive. The food is great (the santi spring rolls is a hit on the salty side however). This spot is not just great as a local spot, but also worth a trip. The outdoor patio area is so nice and has music and indoors, there’s a really charming atmosphere with a fireplace. Love it!“

“Teressa is an amazing bartender/host. Lovely girl. Great service, makes the atmosphere very chill and entertaining. Always a good talk with her. Also, I feel like she's the only one who actually knows what's going on there. Helpful, able to solve every issue.“

“Great corner bar for Iowa and any other games you could want to watch. It's owner operated so you know he takes pride in the place and watches over it. Can get a little packed on game days, so get there early to secure a spot.

Wheelchair accessibility: It's on the ground floor so no problems with stairs.“

“My brother was In town from California and I wanted an easy going spot to have a few drinks. The bartender Ondreya was super helpful with our menu and drinks. If not for her I probably wouldnt have had the great night I did. Staff super attentive and have more than one flavor high noons!!!“

“A+! Highly recommended to the neighborhood.“

“We dined at Hillgrove Tap for a Moms day out event today. They were fantastic handling our group. Service was excellent. Food was fantastic. And they were so organized. Marc was one of the people who helped make our lunch so enjoyable, thank you Marc and team! We do not live in this town but will be bringing my family back soon! Thanks for the great experience!“

“Incredible cocktailscare about cocktails“

“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.“

“Great neighborhood-style bar, perfect spot to catch a game (especially if you’re a Kentucky transplant like me). Always surprised how good the food is here- most other sports pubs like it in Chicago don’t even come close to their quality of bar eats.“

“The food is amazing. We had skewers and the Veteran Burger- my husband said it was the best burger he's ever had.“

“everyone was accepting and pleasant and welcoming“

“pizza hub is phenomenal! the wings are to die for and not to mention their hub fries are so delicious if you haven't tried pizza hub you're missing out because everything in their menu is exquisite.“

“This place is always a great atmosphere! Looking forward to checking out @arklight on April 12 for some Classic and Alternative Rock“

“It was really cool liked the vibe the bartender with blondish hair was super cool great service food was really good too the reason I gave four stars is because our original bartender took at least 20 minutes to approach us and just service with her was not the best definitely more worried about being drunk than her job ?“

“Muy buen ambiente y buen servicio de meseras y meseros recomendados“

“the most cleanest bar i have ever been to. you can eat Trianos pizza off their toliet seats. Im talking spotless. great crowd.“

“Gracie O’Mallys provided the best food and drink experience I’ve had in a long time in the city. The atmosphere was fantastic, but what really stood out was the exceptional customer service from our server, Tina. She went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. She was at the table every few minutes making sure we were NEVER thirsty. She had a smile on her face the entire time and was such a pleasure. I’ve never experienced better service anywhere—highly recommend this place!!!!!“