Jan 8, 2026 - Culture
Best bars in Chicago for watching the Bears
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It's playoff time, and it feels like the entire city is rooting for a Bears win.
The big picture: The Chicago Bears have given fans plenty to cheer about this NFL season. While some will splurge to see the action live, many locals will opt to watch on the big screen, surrounded by the fans inside a packed neighborhood bar.
- While every bar is a Bears bar these days, here are just a few places to catch the action.
- Owned by former Chicago Bears player Israel Idonije, this South Loop bar invites fans (and sometimes even players) to watch the game over burgers, wings and other snacks.
📍1736 S. Michigan Ave.
- This popular South Side bar has made headlines for the massive crowds it draws for each game. It's a go-to spot for soul food, music and high energy, especially on big game days!
📍 8942 S. Stony Island Ave.
- Head over to Wrigleyville to view the game on the bar's 2,000-square-foot TV. The venue offers plenty of seating and is offering promotions for the playoffs.
📍1012 W. Addison St.
- Located in Lakeview, this bar offers plenty of appetizer options, pizzas and daily drink specials.
📍1638 W. Belmont Ave.
- Stop by the Lincoln Park spot for brunch, lunch or dinner. There's also a kids menu to make it a family outing.
- This weekend, 10am-3pm, the bar will have drink specials and $25 bottomless mimosas.
📍2548 N. Southport Ave.
- Make your way to Logan Square for cocktails and burgers. Bookmark this spot for warmer days ahead, they've got plenty of outdoor seating.
📍3204 W. Armitage Ave.
- On game days, enjoy specials such as Beer Down Bingo, touchdown tots, breakfast burgers, bear claw pretzels, and, of course their famous wings.
📍41 E. Superior St.
- While this bar has three locations, (Wicker and Portage Park are the other two) the Edgewater location offers free hot dogs or nachos on Bears game days.
📍 6334 N. Clark St.
- The Uptown sports bar gives you enough space to cheer while munching on their tavern style pizza. The menu also offers wings, chicken tenders, fries and chocolate cake!
📍4091 N. Broadway