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.“

“Cocktails and draft beer were great. We went for a special PWHL event and it was packed and loud but I still got drinks in a reasonable time. The outdoor patio was a great choice for us as it was a little quieter but the shelter covering half the patio made it loud out there too. The trex booth seating were also nice.“

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

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

“Very nice comfortable place“

“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.“

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

“Looking forward to visiting again 😊😊“

“Just a great place, everything is very affordable and the food is banging! Joel was our server and he was fantastic, very knowledgeable about the menu and just a good dude. Would definitely recommend coming here for a brew or a good ole burger“

“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..“

“i’m writing this review as i’m still sitting in the booth because it was just THAT good.

i ordered the french onion burger with the regular fries on the side, and let me tell you i haven’t had a burger check every box like this one. the garlic aioli was the perfect amount of flavor to complement the caramelized onions. the bun was seemingly buttered and fluffy. and the fries!! they had a flakey salt with not one fry left unsalted. they were also thin and crispy to perfection.

the service was great and every staff member was always smiling. i never write reviews but this one felt very necessary. 5 stars from me!“

“Love this place, great service and food! We come in every week and love the salad wraps! They are normally great and toasted a bit, but recently it’s been inconsistent. When it’s not grilled a little bit, it taste more like a cold gas station wrap. Bring back the grilled wraps!!“

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

“Friendly bartender . It was so funny“

“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!!“

“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!“

“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!“

“All around, Sully’s is a nice spot. Caught a World Cup game at the bar and liked that it was not overly crowded. Given the size of the crowd, I was pleasantly surprised that our food came out very quickly. I would absolutely go back for another game!“

“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 🙏.“

“Watched the World Cup Final here with a semi-large group of friends (party of 8). I emailed asking about reservations for a table and within ~24 hours it was set. Great drinks and food. The people were super nice (both the staff and other patrons)! This place had the perfect vibes I was looking for to enjoy a big game, thank you WGT“

“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!“

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

“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 ;)“

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

“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!“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“Came here for the second time to grab drinks and this visit I found out that it’s black owned. Both visits the service and hospitality was amazing! This time I was able to get a plate of wings and let me tell you.. the best wings I’ve had in this area. I was well taken care of by the server and partial owner. The
music was good as well, I’ll definitely be back!“

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

“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 😎“

“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...“

“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 in for a drink on a weekday afternoon. It's a well-maintained pub with good lighting and comfortable seating. The crowd was sparse, making it easy to relax and people-watch. A straightforward, pleasant stop for a casual refreshment.“

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

“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 service and atmosphere. The bartenders are fantastic and so is the food.“

“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 ❤️❤️❤️“

“My favorite neighborhood bar. I think it flies under the radar a bit with all the other good bars nearby (Bitter Pops, Butchers Tap), but it's great. $2.50 PBR is pretty unbeatable, the food is great (buffalo flatbread is my go to!), tons of TVs for watching sports, and darts. They also have weekly comedy shows in the back which are super fun. Bartenders have always been super friendly and service is fast. 10/10“

“So much fun, love replay“

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

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

“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.“

“I love the new Clover in Lincoln Park. They did a great job of bring the original Clover vibe to Lincoln Park. There's tons of TV's, steal tip darts and a karaoke room. The drinks are good and always full thanks to the wonderful staff. Do yourself a favor and check it out.“

“Nice work by new owner now new look beautiful“

“I don't even want to know how much money I have spent here the past year LOL. I am here at least once a week! How can I not be with how close I live, how good the food is and how kind the staff is? I wish they could keep the French Onion and Baked Potato Soup permanently. I have also never seen a cleaner restaurant in my life. Highly recommend, bingo the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month!“

“Best ever neighborhood bar.“