Chicago is a fully-functioning sports city, what with the Blackhawks, Bears, Bulls, and Cubs challenging opponents at various points throughout the year.  As a result, the city is host to a few stellar sports bars, which cater to all you athletic supporters (you know who you are...)  We'd like to take this opportunity to list a few of the Windy City's most memorable.  Please note that some of these bars pride themselves on their sheer size, and this might not be for everyone; if you're looking for a more quiet experience from your sports bar, they exist as well, and we've gone ahead and made a suggestion or two.  There is one thing that every sports fan shares, though...a love for the game.  Cheers.

 

The Ultimate Sports Bar
9 West Division Street
(312)654-0000

The name is a tough one to live up to; I mean, what exactly constitutes the title of Ultimate Sports Bar? How’s about good prices, three ten-foot screens blaring all kinds of gaming goodness, and Chicago Honey Bears waitresses? Works for us…we absolutely love the place. Definitely recommended for a night out with the guys, especially if there’s a critical contest on the tube. Come for the drinks, stay for the Honey Bears. Not to be missed.

 

Bookies Sports Bar & Grill
358 West Ontario Street
(312)440-8826

Bookies is a more refined sort of establishment, more for genteel sportsman than rabid fans.  It also requires that you be a little athletic yourself, as they offer pool, darts, shuffleboard, and all sorts of other pub games.  Boasting over nineteen supersized tv's and a fireplace, this bar is better suited for a middle-aged crowd.  Very classy, and very highly recommended for its unique atmosphere.  

 

Joe's Sports Bar
940 West Weed Street
(312)337-3486

This place was called Banana Joe's in a former life, and prides itself on being the city's largest sports bar.  Featuring over seventy, count 'em, seventy screens, twelve satellites, live music, and a breathtaking variety of beers, Joe's truly aims to quench even the most insatiable appetite for sports.  The atmosphere in here is almost on the same level as being at a stadium, especially during big games involving hometown teams.  If you're into crowds and drinking, you'll do your best to get into Joe's Sports Bar.