50 Best Sports Bars near Evanston

“First time here, will definitely return!!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“Very nice comfortable place“

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

“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!“

“Looking forward to visiting again 😊😊“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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..“

“Stopped in for some much needed food after a long flight, and man was it worth it! Mike the bartender immediately started cracking jokes and welcomed me to the city with a smile. The food was amazing (definitely recommend the chicken sandwich), and the beers were well priced! They also have daily specials. Will come back here ASAP the next time I’m back in Chicago!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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 🙏.“

“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...“

“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!“

“Prosciutto was delicious - compliments to the chef. Music was quite loud and table was quite wet but we made do. What really stood out was the exceptional service. If Samantha isn’t the best server in Chicago then I don’t know who is!!“

“Me and my friends felt so safe thanks to Megg.
We had an issue with some dudes at the bar, and Megg helped us out and those guys got kicked out immediately after reporting.
The best deal is getting the pass for the turtle races. they do start about an hour after listed time for the race, but you can drink before the scheduled time. it is $40/person for unlimited drinks.
The bartender who kept the turtles was so nice and let us take pictures with the turtles.
Best part about my trip to chicago!“

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

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

“Literally just had the best experience with one of the best bartenders I’ve ever met. ❤️ Extremely helpful, cheerful, fun, kind and attentive. Thank you so much Renee! So much!“

“Best ever neighborhood bar.“

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

“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 ;)“

“Such a great experience having dinner and drinks this evening. They absolutely nailed GREAT customer service. The food and drinks were excellent. Highly recommend.“

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

“Friendly bartender . It was so funny“

“Best place to eat in Chicago! I started going there when the owner became a client of the company I was working for in the mid-90s, setting up cash registers in the restaurant he opened for his nephew. I no longer live in Chicago, but make it a point to stop there and speak with the owner every chance I get. Always great food and exceptional service! You may have to wait in line, though. Understandably, it's a very popular place!“

“Buen ambiente y buen servicio.“

“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.“

“have been to both locations, but this past time during a home game as expected was BUSYYY but we got a table in 20mins for a party of 6 waitress was on top of orders during our stay and drinks, definitely recommend if you want good food and service!“

“This place is amazing! I come here with close friends weekly and it’s truly a fun atmosphere. The staff, the service, the liveliness, the music, is incredible. The empanadas are so delicious too!! Each time I come, myself and friends are always welcomed and treated respectfully. Great place to have FUN 😎“

“Most patrons were glued to the games on screen, a fairly focused bunch. The chatter was audible but didn't overwhelm the sports commentary, which was a relief. It felt like a typical local watering hole, and I suppose that's what you'd expect.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Previous bartenders and a lowlife crowd made me avoid this place for a long time. Tonight I met Lauren, and she will have me coming back for more Marlort Margaritas and other fun creations. Her character is outstanding. Excellent bartender. Had a good friendly crowd. Will come back again.“

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

“The best food in North side of Chicago Fresh with homemade bread every day Their pizza is amazing Fish made with authentic style from Adratic sea ❤️❤️❤️“

“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 ✅✅✅“

“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.“

“So much fun, love replay“

“It is what is is!! Have fun and enjoy! Everything is amazing!! Servers are great! Tip them well!!“

“Great local bar with live DJ and other acts a fair amount of the time. Come to experience friendly staff and a cozy feel. Open mics and karaoke weekly are especially fun.“

“We have an amazing time every time we go there. We enjoy taking one of our bikes, muscle cars, antique cars etc for a night out, and going for great food and entertainment. The bartender is absolutely fantastic! He remembers what we drive, hobbies etc. It’s just an all around great place to go. The burgers are just absolutely fantastic. And you can’t beat the Monday special. Try the seasoned fries!“

“Best pub in all of Chicagip“