Fall isn’t only for PSL-loving, UGG boot-wearing shenanigans — it’s game time, baby! Thus we challenge you to ditch the same Pumpkin Spice Latte in your hand for a good ol’ TV remote! Kickoff the Bears season this Sunday when they will be playing the Rams in their first game of the season. And what better way to do that than to do it at one of the best sports bars in Chicago!
So, here you’ll find a list of 8 of our top picks, where you can comfortably watch the game while sipping on some brews and snacking on some wings. Also, as a bonus, check out our recent feature on Recess in West Loop and their awesome Bear-supporting Game Day deals!
Bartoli’s Pizzeria – Roscoe Village & West Town
1955 W. Addison St. Chicago, IL 60613
658 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL 60622
Perfect for football fans wanting to feast while they tune in from home, Bartoli’s Pizzeria in Roscoe Village and West Town will offer a “Game Day Deal” throughout the season. The $40.99 package features an 18-inch thin crust pizza with a choice of one topping, 16 piece wings (buffalo or vesuvio), and two one-liter bottles of soda. However, keep in mind that the deal is only available for pickup or delivery on game days.
Whirlyball
1825 W. Webster Ave. Chicago, IL 60614
The perfect pairing for the Chicago Bears season is craft beers, hand-crafted pizzas, and games during half-time and time-outs. And we say you head to WhirlyBall in Chicago, Naperville and Vernon Hills for your new game day headquarters. After all, this place has over 24 beers on tap, a rooftop terrace with fire pits, and ample space to catch all the action.
During Bears game days and in-between activities, guests can enjoy custom craft beer flights featuring four 5-ounce beer selections for only $7. Customers can also design their own beer flight with a focus on local and regional brewers. Current draft beer options include 3 Floyds Brewing Co.’s Gumballhead and Alpha King, 18th Street Brewery’s Candi Crushable, Pipeworks’ Blood of the Unicorn and Close Encounter, Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.’s Pseudo Sue, Short’s Brewing Company’s Soft Parade and Local’s Light.
Benchmark
1510 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL 60610
Located in the heart of Old Town, Benchmark is a convertible beer garden offering a lively sports atmosphere in an industrial-chic space. 40 TVs span across the concept with a great game day menu for shareable snacks, burgers, pizza, and more! NFL game day special includes $7 Bud Light & Coors Light Stadium Cups as well as a Fantasy Football Touchdown Package for $45 that includes all Draft Beers, House Red & White Wine, Round of Kickoff Shots, and Tailgate Appetizers (pizza, wings, & pretzels).
Leader Bar
3000 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618
An LED screen announcing specials to a dark stretch of Irving Park Road ensures you can’t miss this sports bar. Named for the liquor store that previously inhabited this corner, Leader (from the owner of Uberstein) has a handle on the qualities of a neighborhood bar and grill: plenty of beer options, chirpy service, and a family-friendly menu for the weeknights.
So, how does bathing in the glow of laser-bright TVs while cheering for the Bears sound for Sunday plans?
The Globe Pub
1934 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613
While it is best known for that other kind of football, one of the city’s best international soccer bars also makes a damn fine spot to hunker down for some Bears games. The Globe Pub lives up to their title as one of the coolest, best sports bars in Chicago. With 30 TVs and a rabid crowd of fanatics from all corners of the globe, they’re also serving up English-style pub fare including fish and chips and shepherd’s pie in addition to Scotch eggs and three types of wings.
Kirkwood
2934 N Sheffield Ave Chicago, IL 60657
A neighborhood spot with a spacious beer garden, sidewalk café, and unique indoor space, Kirkwood is a great Lake View spot to catch your favorite game. They even have a Fantasy Football Touchdown Package for $45 that includes all Draft Beers, House Red & White Wine, Round of Kickoff Shots, and Tailgate Appetizers (pizza, wings, & pretzels).
Highline
169 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654
Highline is a huge hangout with a big drink menu (beer, punch bowls, cocktails), elevated bar food & lots of TVs. No wonder they’re known as one of the best sports bars in Chicago for all occasions!
Just like the others, they offer a Fantasy Football Touchdown Package for $45 that includes all Draft Beers, House Red & White Wine, Round of Kickoff Shots, and Tailgate Appetizers (pizza, wings, & pretzels).
Brickhouse
3647 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613
Located next to Wrigley Field, this upbeat sports bar features American grub, brews & cocktails, plus a patio. During the NFL season, they have special including $8 Nachos or Potato Twists, $10 Mini Sliders (5) & Fries, $15 Buckets (5) of 12oz Bud or Bud Light and a Fantasy Football Touchdown Package for $45 that includes all Draft Beers, House Red & White Wine, Round of Kickoff Shots, and Tailgate Appetizers (pizza, wings, & pretzels).
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