42 Best Sports Bars near Wheeling

“An absolute gem of a local neighborhood bar and bowling alley. Eight lanes of bowling with some of the original Brunswick automatic pinsetters, top ball return, and manual scoring (there are free apps available for scoring if you so desire). $6 per game and $2 for shoes (as of this posting February 2024), an absolute bargain. They have a full bar with 12 tap beers including a good selection of local craft brews (plus myriad bottles selections), and over 100 types of liquor, including flavored vodkas, whiskeys, rum, tequila, and everyone's favorite Malört. Wine is limited to individual serve bottles. The staff and owner are absolute legends, quick with their service and phenomenal personalities. They do not serve food aside from a few bags of chips, however, they do encourage ordering in. Joe's Pizza just down the street makes some of the best thin crust tavern cut pizza you'll ever enjoy. A pool table and TouchTunes jukebox are available as well. Outdoor seating is a great way to relax on those warm spring and summer days.“

“Dined on a Saturday with 2 of us, 6:15 reservations. Highly recommend reservations, very crowded. My Entrée was Fish & Chips, their own BBQ Tater Chips, Very Good. Entrée #2 was Ghostbuster Burger with Vamp Fries, also very good, cooked as ordered. The cocktails are very reasonably priced as they should be. Example $6.50 for ECCO Pinot Grigio. Nice variety on menu. Will return. Our server Caitie took good care of us.“

“The food is always on point and the staff is friendlyVegetarian options: They have things on the menu to accommodate you.Parking: The original lot is little. You can also park in the lot that is behind the original lot. There is a pass way.Wheelchair accessibility: It has a wheelchair ramp for both entrances for upper level or main level.“

“loved it! friendly staff and great food.“

“interesting pub that has all the normal pub fare - but also some unusual stuff like saganaki, buffalo chicken pizza, and southwest fish tacos. Service was great for me and my friend. Can sit at the bar or at high-top tables. They even have salads and burgers that are much better than usual.“

“Chiefs will always retain a place in my heart because they bucked the trend during the whole covid debacle.While I'm not really a sports bar aficionado, if that's your thing, then I think this is the place to be.Bar food is better than average, and service is outstanding.I did dock Chiefs one-star on food because they dropped two healthy items that I really liked from the menu - baked cod and kale salad.You can't go wrong with a burger here, and the flatbreads are really good. But I'm not a fan of their pizza, which to my taste has too much cheese and two little flavor. Nevertheless, pizza seems to be a common order amongst the regulars, so I might be in the minority with this view.“

“Jimmy Ds is a fantastic local establishment, long-standing history here in town I highly recommend!“

“Amazing food and service. Great environment“

“I like the food at this bar delicious and the excellent servers. The only reason I give this place a 4-star is the fries. For some reason, they are always super salty.The chicken tenders are super good and a must-try, crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside.“

“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 had an amazing time here for our Honeymoon!!! Darrik was so hospitable and knew a lot about the beers on tap. The other staff were also very friendly and gave suggestions on where to eat breakfast (local only was what we wanted.) We came back for other food suggestions and ended up eating here and boy was it delicious. The smash burger had tones of flavor and so did my wife’s wrap. This is definitely a stop again and if you like local this is the place. I did sample some beers and if you are a micro brew guy and like IPA, they don’t disappoint. They are an easy walk off the Metra also so if you want to sip and dip, great choice!“

“Love outdoor options in the summer. Even with a crazy weekend of 56 Music Fix everything was on point with food and service. I loved seeing Chris step in and help anywhere and everywhere he needed to.“

“5/4/24My daughter wanted to play golf with her friends, so I chose this location. Overall, everything was worthwhile . The location was very spacious and comfortable. Seating is close to one another, but you won't even focus on the other guests. Kyle was my waiter. He was super chill and laid back. Checking in on us only at the right time. I'd definitely visit frequently.“

“The Newark Nook is one of the more famous speakeasy's on Chicago's Northwest side. While it is most famous for being Milton S. Hershey's preferred watering hole when he visited Chicago for the 1893 World's Fair, it was also the scene of several gangland shootings in the 1920's, and was built on the site of a civil war battle where famed wild Buffalo hunter, Col. Michael Gallen, was killed. Today the bar is mostly known for its extensive cocktail list and secret lounge area. The food is prepared by a former James Beard award winning chef but is a bit too fancy to my taste, but everything is very nice. The Colonel Gallen Buffalo Nachos are stellar and include a commemorative plate that can be taken home.“

“The drinks are great and food does not disappoint. We celebrated Valentine’s Day today with good service and a gorgeous atmosphere. Love this spot for work happy hours, a special night out or dinner with the family.“

“04/04/2024After my son's Navy Boot Camp graduation, he expressed to me and his dad that he was in need of a fat, juicy, and delicious hamburger with some SWINE on it, lol. He stated that he was tired of the military food that he had to endure during basic training. I found this restaurant on Yelp and I'm so glad that I did.Upon entering this establishment, we were greeted by one of the friendliest hostesses that I've ever encountered. She asked if we preferred a table or a booth and I was happy that she gave us the choice on where we would like to be seated. She handed us the menus and told us to enjoy our visit. Next, our server came over and introduced herself as Angelica. She was also friendly and welcoming. Angelica exercised great customer service skills and professionalism.Moreover, for our drinks, my son ordered a lemonade, hubby ordered an Arnold Palmer, and I ordered a White Sangria cocktail and a Golden Honey Margarita on the rocks with salt on the rim. We all enjoyed our drinks, especially me, lol. The White Sangria was refreshing and bubbly. I think I liked it more that the Golden Honey Margarita, which was also tasty.As for our food, we started out with some appetizers while we browsed the menu. We started off with the spicy shrimp and the crab fondue. Although they were not spicy at all, I absolutely loved the spicy shrimp appetizer! They were flavorful and fried to perfection with a nice crunch to them and drizzled with a red sauce. The crab fondue tasted amazing and would have tasted even better if I did not have to play tug-of-war with the toasted bread that it was accompanied by. That bread was so darn hard that I felt like I was going to pull my teeth out from all the pulling and tugging, which discouraged me from fully enjoying this appetizer. I let my son and my husband have at the crab fondue while I stuck with the spicy shrimp, lol. My son was so hungry for some food other than military food that he didn't seem to notice how hard the bread was. He and my husband devoured every bit of it, lol.Now for our main entrees, my son knew right away which burger he wanted as he looked at the menu. Remember he stated he wanted a burger with some SWINE on it? Well, there was a Bacon Cheese Burger sitting on the menu with his name written all over it. My husband is a burger lover as well, but chose a burger without the swine, the City Works Burger. I ordered something a little on the healthier side, pan seared salmon accompanied by a mixture of vegetables which included butternut squash, Brussel sprouts, tomatoes, and corn. We all enjoyed our food to the upmost. Everything was absolutely delicious! My son said that his bacon cheeseburger was soooo good and that the bacon was nice and crispy. My husband said that his burger was divine. They were both so fat-full by the end of our son's celebration meal and were sitting slumped over in their seats, lol. The salmon on my entree was cooked to perfection, possessing a moist and flaky interior with a juicy and tender texture. The vegetables were as equally as delicious as the salmon.Overall, City Works is a lively establishment with a vibrant and energetic ambiance that serves great tasting modern American cuisine. It is centered in the Mellody Farm Shopping Complex of Milwaukee Ave. in Vernon Hills. They are fully equipped with several large HDTV's which is great for sports fans and such. Customer service is amazing. I highly recommend them for anyone who is from out of town visiting the Chicago area. You will definitely find delicious and excellent quality food here! Thanks for making my son's graduation celebration dinner an awesome dining experience. We felt right at home! It was as if we never left Houston.“

“It's easy to drive past this place. I wouldn't pass it up, though. Good deals every day of the week allow for great meals. For not so much money. Save your money for your drinks and cheers to the good service. Felt welcomed and well taken care of.“

“great food, awesome atmosphere, and service was spot on. I'll definitely be back.“

“Great place to watch the Brewers playoff game while in the Chicago area. Great customer service.“

“We LOVED this place. It’s just what a neighborhood bar should be but so much more. All of the food that we ordered was absolutely great, the portions were large and the price was right. Our server was Jessica and she was on top of everything. We order the potato skins and wings. Both were great. We then ordered Philly cheesesteaks, both chicken and steak and the steak burrito. Again, all were great! This is the kind of place that every neighborhood should have. Great food, great atmosphere, great service and all at a great price! We will be back!“

“It’s awesome here! Any day a week“

“OMG... I went 5/4/24.... I sang karaoke... I was scared because I usually run into problems being a woman of color .. but I love this place ... OMG .. let me not forget my bartender SAM..... WHAT ..... She is so nice and welcoming.. the DJ made me feel as if he was my brother from another mother..lol.... This place is awesome.... The hot wings are to die for .... Y'all Betta go“

“We had such a great experience having Blackfinn Randhurst host our daughter’s Graduation Party. Steve made the party planning so easy and was very flexible with what we wanted.We had about 30 people and Lindsay did an amazing job keeping our party guests happy! Lindsay was very attentive to all the guests from the food and drinks to making sure the little kids were kept busy. She was so pleasant and worked her butt off!I would recommend having a party at Blackfinn.“

“The food is delicious and the atmosphere is amazing!!“

“I went here for the first time and I had an amazing experience! The atmosphere was amazing. They had numerous tv screens playing the games. The service was top tier. Our server was so polite and everything came so quickly. The food was delicious and the portion sizes are extremely generous. The drinks tasted great! It was a Thursday night that I went and they had great specials. I highly recommend this place!“

“Violet's Gaming Pub: A Great Place to Relax and Have FunI recently had the pleasure of visiting Violet's Gaming Pub in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. I was immediately impressed by the friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The staff was incredibly helpful and attentive, and they went out of their way to make sure I had a great experience.The food was also delicious. I had the chicken parmesan, which was perfectly cooked and served with a generous portion of pasta. The service was quick and efficient, and the prices were very reasonable.But the real highlight of my visit was the gaming. Violet's has a wide variety of games to choose from, including arcade games, pinball machines, and even a few video games. I spent hours playing my favorite games, and I never felt bored or restless.I would highly recommend Violet's Gaming Pub to anyone looking for a fun and relaxing place to spend an evening. The staff is friendly, the food is delicious, and the gaming is top-notch. I can't wait to go back!Special Shout-Out to Bryan the BartenderI would be remiss if I didn't give a special shout-out to Bryan, the bartender. He was absolutely fantastic! He was so friendly and attentive, and he went out of his way to make sure I had a great experience. He even gave me some great recommendations for games to play.If you're ever at Violet's, be sure to ask for Bryan. He's the best!“

“Every bar has a gimmick. Nowadays a lot of them getting too gimmicky. Not this place no gimmick. Hard to find in Chicago.Tried to drink all of their $4 tall boy PBR. The chicken quesadilla, how I got me and my coworker home. If I wasn’t in town on business I would’ve drank all their $4 tall boy PBR.In all seriousness, was told they were under new management. Obviously it’s working. Staff was entertaining, locals were non stop entertainment, food was crème de la crème of bar food.“

“Food was okay! I'd probably go back just to have a drink and an app, but wouldn't really go for a whole meal.“

“This place is on my list of top 5 favorite dive bars. When you walk in there's a room to the right that has pool tables, darts and giant checkers! Then just when I thought it couldn't get any better. A band started jamming and they sounded incredible! The glass wall in between us created the perfect amount of sound. We ordered pizza and it was hot and delicious. Our bartenders were friendly and attentive.“

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

“Mrs.Pat and Mrs.Dottie were so Fabulous! Idk if they we’re regulars but these two ladies definitely know how to have! They were dancing and having their drinks enjoying life! But this place is very nice I love the drinks thanks Patrick your an amazing bartender“

“I am an event photographer and am at WhirlyBall often. The venue has a lot to offer including dance area, games, cars and laser tag. The staff are great and organized. Venue has easy parking and offers a variety of food items. Check it out.“

“Terrific staff, excellent hours of operation, wonderful spot!“

“Went in. Was seated right away. Service was speedy and good.“

“It was our first time at Rep’s we didn’t know what to expect. The atmosphere was a bit dead but we did go on the weekday, no biggie. Our first impression was not very optimistic. Then we tried the food. The first bite was delicious. They have good portions. Honestly it did surprised me, had a good chuckle and couldn’t deny the Smile on my face. The staff was very friendly and attentive so overall it was a good experienced.“

“This is a great spot in downtown AH. Great staff, great wings (tenders are awesome too), good fries (regular or curly, plain, garlic, Cajun or Cajun garlic), sneaky good Italian beef, great fresh salads and the best late night menu in town.“

“I wasn't expecting all the much out of this place, but I was shocked at how delicious their burgers were. Also, they have gluten-free buns for the celiac weirdos like me. Also, even when the place is packed, the staff are able to stay on top of things. I will say they did make a minor mistake on my bill last time I was there, but they corrected it immediately and made sure I was happy with everything, even when there was a crowd of customers around us. Definitely will be coming back! Love this place!“

“Nice place with good food and good drink.“

“First time random choice visiting the area from Chicago. Obviously very popular (the best sign) with the locals and the food (and price) was great! So was service from busser to server to manager who checked in with us. Perfect casual spot!“

“It did not disappoint I had high expectations because of all the good reviews. Excellent pizza and bar service. I had the pleasure of running into one of the cooks. Big guy with brown hair. I did not catch his name but he seemed like a great guy and whipped up some delicious food faster than I could drink a single beer. He really made me feel like I was in a comfortable family style environment where I could put a smiling face to the delicious food. My girlfriend put in a complicated custom order and he did not flinch or get a single thing wrong. If that guy is not a partner in the restaurant and then he needs to be paid well because it seemed as though his heart was in it, so the love comes out in the food.Dietary restrictions: My girlfriend is very picky and wanted her toppings put on in a very particular order. Most places usually botch her orders but this guy nailed it and was a gentlemanly good sport about it even though she is a tough customer.“

“This venue exceeded all expectations for a 70s themed birthday party. beautiful very clean space, delicious food items and the mixologist, Tony created drinks to fit the theme of the event. We had a nice size crowd, drinks, food and five star service was given to all attendees. The team at Shuffles are professionals, knowledgeable and dedicated to helping one create a memorable event. Sean, the Manager was available at all times to assist with the rental abd party planning. The space is upscale and beautifully decorated that we did not change a thing for the event. All of our guests had a great time, raved about the venue, service and food. Thank you Tony, Sean and the entire staff at shuffles for the seamless experience and great memories, we will be back.“

“We recently made a reservation for a small marriage gathering on a Saturday late afternoon. I absolutely need to mention that our 2 servers were soooooo WONDERFUL!! Not only were they on high alert in our reserved area but they made sure to keep themselves visible when our party was out playing games also! The food was delicious. Dave and busters staff were at every turn in the building in case they were needed for anything. It was very busy but also very clean, and all the games were working! Most important, everyone I saw working had a smile on their face. Great environment, great team, I definitely recommend parties here. Not one single thing went wrong with mine ?“