Sports Bars: Where to Watch the Game

by sfgirl06 - 1 Review - 261 Lists

Updated: October 15, 2004

A good sports bar used to be one with a TV big enough to tell the teams apart; now they need a 42' or bigger flatscreens on every wall streaming basketball, football and Premier League soccer simultaneously just to compete. But it isn't just about hi-def: there's some ineffable sporting spirit--which all of these bars have--that you can't get at Best Buy. Oh, and wings--it's gotta have some decent wings.

Where to Watch the Game

  1. 1 3 Star Rating: Average Kincade's
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    950-2 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)

  2. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Mcgee's Tavern & Grill
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    950 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)

    This popular neighborhood hangout offers good food and more TVs than your local Best Buy.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Justins
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    3358 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Joes
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    940 W Weed St, Chicago, IL 60622 (map)

  5. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Junior's Sports Lounge
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    726 W Maxwell St, Chicago, IL 60607 (map)

    With 35 plasma TVs and upscale comfort food, this UIC bar is a sports fan's destination.

  6. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Mother Hubbard's
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    5 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)

    A comfortable spot downtown to grab a few beers with the after-work crowd or co-ed softball team.

  7. 7 3 Star Rating: Average ESPN Zone
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    43 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

  8. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Timothy O'Toole's Pub
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    622 N Fairbanks Ct, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)