38 Best Sports Bars near Lake Zurich

“The service was great and the food was delicious. we were passing through for work and stopped in. Aubrey was awesome and the guy that seated us and brought us extra bread was great. The portions on pasta are huge!“

“I hired The Hungry Mule in Lake Zurich to cater a luncheon for about 65 people. The owner and staff were easy to work with. Very accommodating. The food was excellent and the service was outstanding. Everyone commented on how delicious everything tasted. I would definitely hireThe Hungry Mule again.“

“We were staying in the area for an overnight and stopped for an early dinner. BBQ was perfectly cooked. Hubby had ribs and I a brisket sandwich, both were great. His ribs fell off the bone, as they should. Mac & Cheese tasty as well. Atmosphere was nice, staff friendly, and service good. Would definitely recommend if you’re a BBQ lover.“

“Great food and great servers!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“loved it! friendly staff and great food.“

“My previous review was accidentally deleted by me, but let me just say that this is by far the best bar around the Chicagoland area. Firstly, let me start by raving about Colleen, the GOAT of bartenders! She is an absolute sweetheart! From the first day she made me feel at home! If you are new, she goes up to you, introduces herself and hands you a napkin. She has the most awesome and proper etiquette for the hospitality industry. Colleen is an absolute godsend! I do not know a single person who badmouths her. She also makes the best margaritas and rums/cokes! She remembers your name as wel and starts calling you by your name on the second day. The other bartenders are amazing as well. On Tuesdays and Thursdays when I go in, Lisa remembers my drink and food order. She is also a gem as well! As far as the food goes, the chicken bacon ranch wrap is one of the best I have ever eaten. The Cheddar Cheese burger is amazing as well. Seriously this place is a great find. As far as the reviews calling this place racist are concerned, to each their own: I have never had any issues and I am disabled and asian that is like a double negative. It is the most inclusive place around town!“

“Reps is one of our favorite spots! The nachos and wings are amazing, and the food is always top-notch. The staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is great. Highly recommend it!“

“Amazing food & great people. Shauna took care of us and recommended some great food as I passed through the town. Definitely would stop here again.“

“I had a Birthday party for my husband here. There were at the least 20 people. I can't tell you how wonderful Bryce our waiter/bartender was awesome! To be slammed with orders, all at once.....he was outstanding!“

“The bouncer is amazing, great sense of humor. Good atmosphere. Pool tables and darts usually already taken if you work late. Bartenders are pretty good but you have to not be shy or anxious or they probably won't serve you. Best Bloody Mary I've ever had that I didn't make myself, and also, everyone should try the Zoey if you like sweet drinks.“

“Came here with a few friends and family to play darts. It was 930 pm and we were told we were being too loud- literally cheering that my mom got a bullseye. Because it was apparently their dinner hour… one table was eating. The bartender started swearing at us and the other was so concerned we cheered yet let a dad pay her off to allow a teenager in days ago. Handed us the bill and then called the cops on us. Mind you the cops laughed hearing how they were. Would not recommend a thing. Terrible atmosphere and incompetent rude staff.“

“Reps is one of our favorite spots! The nachos and wings are amazing, and the food is always top-notch. The staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is great. Highly recommend it!“

“We had an amazing time here! 😍🍽 The food was absolutely delicious, with generous portion sizes that left everyone satisfied. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, and you could tell the dishes were made with care and quality ingredients 👌✨. The homemade chips were a standout and packed with great flavor 🥔😋. On top of the fantastic food, the service was friendly, attentive, and impressively fast 👏😊, making the entire experience even more enjoyable. The atmosphere became even better with live entertainment from the Eddie V Band 🎶🎸 and music The Fox playing on the outdoor deck and bar area. Sitting outside near the sand volleyball courts 🏐🌞 created a fun and lively vibe. Overall, it was a memorable experience filled with great food, great music, and great company. Highly recommended! ⭐❤“

“Always nice coming here nice people“

“No body can do like American girl. Enjoy guys“

“Teresa was an awesome waitress- it was super busy and she was attentive to everything! Food was good as well as drink selection“

“It’s awesome here! Any day a week“

“nice friendly place with great pizza and hubby was happy watching his sports with a nice cold beer! recommend? don't put up with mean, rude people..just throw them out.“

“Very Good Dinner tonight. We had Brisket dinner over mashed, dark chicken thighs with mashed and garlic shrimp over pasta. All meals were quite good. Ample portions. Only fault today, Food came out too fast... salad was 2 minutes behind our appetizer, and main course was out before we were done with our salads. We will be back.“

“Celebrated with family and couldn't believe the SPECTACULAR birthday treat! While most restaurants are cutting back, this Rosati's in Hoffman Estates TREATED us with a huge dessert! Enough for all to enjoy! And their daily specials are the best. Our server Kaitlyn was so thoughtful and made us feel so welcome. Don't miss out on this hidden gem of a restaurant!“

“Great little place to hang out and grab a burger and chat with local folks“

“Great place to end a day and start the weekend“

“If you want to sit by the water and enjoy a nice night out and great snack food (Italian Beef bites) and burgers, I recommend The Longshot. Go see Lisa on Friday night and tell her Krista and Lori sent you!“

“Went to Bird’s Nest for a birthday celebration and it easily exceeded expectations. I’ve been on a bit of a wing tour lately, trying spots all over, and somehow each place keeps raising the bar. Bird’s Nest keeps that streak alive.

The wings are done exactly how you want them. Fried to a perfect crisp on the outside, while still staying juicy and tender inside. Not just “good for a wing,” but genuinely well-balanced in texture. They’re done in a way where you could eat them plain and still be satisfied, which says a lot.

Then come the sauces. I tried their Bird’s Nest hot sauce along with the hot BBQ, and both delivered. The hot sauce brings that classic heat you expect, but the hot BBQ was the surprise standout. It had a deeper, slightly sweet kick that made every bite better than the last. I usually lean buffalo, but this time the hot BBQ took it.

What really stood out is how consistent every bite felt. No drop-off, no dry pieces, just quality all the way through. It’s the kind of plate where you look down and realize you finished it faster than expected.

I don’t throw this around lightly, but these are some of the best wings you’ll find in the Chicago area, and honestly, they hold their own anywhere. Having tried wings across about 20 states, including spots in Buffalo, I’d put Bird’s Nest right in that conversation.

The overall vibe makes it even better. It’s a great place to catch a game, relax, and spend time with friends without it feeling forced or overdone. Definitely the kind of spot you find yourself coming back to regularly.

9.3/10“

“I grew up in the northwest suburbs and spent many nights at Durty Nelly's before moving away for about 20 years. I'm happy to see that the spirit of the place is still alive and well at Durty Nellie’s, just steps from the Palatine Metra station.

Two staff members who really stood out were Jessie and Austin. Jessie was welcoming from the moment I arrived, made sure I knew about the specials, and created a great first impression.

Austin has the presence of someone who is helping shape the future of the business, professional, engaged, and visible around downtown Palatine.

The combination of friendly staff, strong drink and food specials, live entertainment, and a convenient location right off the train makes it easy to recommend.

If you're looking for a classic Irish pub atmosphere in the northwest suburbs, it's worth stopping in and checking out.“

“Food was very food. Service is really quick.“

“Just a cool place with nice people working here.“

“Nice place with good food and good drink.“

“My family went to WhireyBall to celebrate my brothers 30th birthday and everyone had a blast!“

“Great service and extensive menu.“

“We have live in the area for a while now and always meaning to stop in.
Saturday (5/30) my wife and I and another couple finally made it, just for drinks as we were coming for dinner.
Atmosphere and the crowd was great, everyone friendly and very welcoming.
The best part was the prices, each one of us had 3-5 drinks and the bill came to only $35, this has to be the most reasonably priced bar in the area, and we weren’t drinking draft beer, mixed drinks and the ladies had some wine.
Fantastic place, we will be back!“

“Always a great experience. Glad to see JoLyn (sp?) & Kim working together recently. They're the best team! Excellent bands w/great speakers. Hear it loud nearby or sit further away/upstairs for background tunes.
Arrive early on weekends for best parking.
Grateful for additional access trailers; women's bathroom faucet needs immediate updating for better function & to lessen slippery floor as water sprays out, instead of down (& has for years). :/“

“Great food and service! Really good people!“

“I've had two private parties at Mickey Finn's. I ordered the taco bar for both events. The food was excellent.....all of my guests agreed. The gals in charge of both events did a great job of taking care of the guests, making sure the taco bar was replenished as needed and in general accommodating the needs of my guests. In addition, they have a huge screen and hookup for a laptop that I used to run a powerpoint presentation on. I would highly recommend Mickey Finn's!“

“I just flew into ohare from Europe, and this place was the first meal I had back home. And how lovely it was! The chimichurri bowl was absolutely DELECTABLE and so was the steak melt! Our waitress was incredibly sweet, she made us feel so welcome!“

“It’s a fun out going place“

“friendly staff and food was great and fast“