Bernie's Tavern
Not all season tickets are held by corporations and doled out according to office rank. Some individuals actually own their own seats, and have done so for decades. These are the kind of guys hanging out at Bernie... centerstagechicago.com
Franklin Tap
Once upon a time, the Financial District was known as much for the bars surrounding it as for the Board of Trade and the Mercantile Exchange. Today, the Merc and BOT have merged into one and the bars are few and f... centerstagechicago.com
Rocky's
The scarcity of nightlife options, or even a good sports bar, around US Cellular Field stands in stark contrast to the Fraternity Row atmosphere that often surrounds Wrigley Field during Cubs games. Part of it is ... centerstagechicago.com
Villains Bar & Grill
You may know him as The King, but at this South Loop spot, he's known as the No. 1 rock 'n' roll villain. In fact, black-and-white prints of Warhol's Elvis with a gun are repeated along the 47-foot bar; black and gold wallp... metromix.com
Jimmy's Grill
Jim Collins Day and night offer two very different scenes from the patio seats at Jimmy's Grill. But regardless of what time you visit, its large outdoor seating area makes for some of the best people-watching wes... centerstagechicago.com
Shinnick's
Head to some neighborhoods on the North Side and you can't go a half-block without passing an Irish bar. A majority of the time, these establishments are Irish in name only, having opened to capitalize on a certai... centerstagechicago.com
Catcher's Inn
Everywhere you look in this small neighborhood bar you'll find reminders of its proximity to U.S. Cellular Field (it's about four blocks away); from the mini pennants and posted schedules to the black-and-white ch... centerstagechicago.com
Mitchell's Tap
"Drink to what ales you" at this small neighborhood bar. In true South Chicago spirit, expect fantastic pre/post-Sox game gatherings and home-made meals like pasta and meatballs. centerstagechicago.com
El Aguage
Enjoy Corona and other spirits at this Mexican dive. centerstagechicago.com
Redwood Lounge
One look at this corner tavern's facade its marquee running the length of the building on each side backlit in sassy red, and a centerpiece sign of a champagne glass above the entrance and you'd think that this wo... centerstagechicago.com
Polk Street Pub
This Irish tavern offers a large selection of liquor and homemade food as well as five flat-screen HD TVs. centerstagechicago.com
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Set in the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Hotel, this tapas bar and sports lounge offers LCD screens and a variety of mixed drinks, delicious cheeses and an assortment of meats for a quick nosh. centerstagechicago.com
Ethyl's Party
Ethyl's Party was established in 1998 at 26th and Wentworth on the edge of Chinatown in the site of the old Coletta Funeral Home. Live music mixes with a sports bar atmosphere in the bar, which also features beanb... centerstagechicago.com
Junior's Sports Lounge
Forget the days of stale pretzels, greasy wings, dirty plywood paneling and tube televisions. The metrosexual sports fan now has a home. With plush booths, subtle neon accents and rich woods, uber-chic lounge now ... centerstagechicago.com
Morgan's Bar And Grill On Maxwell Street
Despite the name, Morgan's Bar and Grill on Maxwell Street lacks the history or distinctive touches of the old Maxwell Street marketplace aside from a few black and white photographs. What it does have are 24 dome... centerstagechicago.com
Bridgeport Inn
Andy Seifert Too often a sports bar feels far too manufactured, too full of meaningless sports memorabilia and ultimately lacking the soul of a great sporting experience: an easily amused community of casual and d... centerstagechicago.com