Where to Watch the Bears

Chicago is a Bears town, period. The franchise has been here since 1920, and the culture runs so deep that you can walk into nearly any neighborhood bar and find the game on with sound. But some spots do it better than others. The bars below are where the jerseys are real, the Italian beef is proper, and nobody apologizes for yelling at the screen.

Wrigleyville & Lakeview

• Sluggers World Class Sports Bar

  3540 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657

  Wrigleyville institution with two floors dedicated to sports. Wall-to-wall screens and a crowd that fills up fast for noon kickoffs. The proximity to the Red Line makes it easy to reach from anywhere in the city. Solid bar food, strong pours, and a Bears flag that has not come down since the Ditka era.

• Kincade's Bar & Grill

  950 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

  Lincoln Park sports bar that has been a Bears gathering spot for over 20 years. The owner bleeds navy and orange. Bears memorabilia covers every wall, the sound is always on the game, and the regulars know each other by name. Thick burgers, crispy fries, and bartenders who will argue about the 1985 roster until closing.

• Benchmark

  2901 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

  Modern Lakeview sports bar with a rooftop deck that turns into a football tailgate in nice weather. Huge TV wall behind the main bar, craft beer selection that rotates seasonally, and elevated bar food. The crowd skews younger but the Bears passion is equally strong. Good brunch options before noon games.

• Galway Bay

  3625 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613

  Irish pub that transforms into a Bears fortress on Sundays. Dark wood, Guinness on draft, fireplace for late-season games. The bar runs NFL Sunday Ticket on every screen and turns the audio to the Bears without being asked. Smaller and more intimate, which makes the reactions louder. Shepherd's pie and a pint is the move.

River North & Near North

• Timothy O'Toole's

  622 N Fairbanks Ct, Chicago, IL 60611

  Near-North pub with one of the best NFL setups in the city. Long bar with screens at every booth and individual screen controls for other matchups. Try the Irish nachos or pulled pork sandwich. The Bears faithful dominate the main bar area on Sundays.

• Old Crow Smokehouse

  149 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654

  River North BBQ joint and whiskey bar that brings Southern food to Chicago football. Smoked meats, bourbon flights, and a honky-tonk atmosphere that works for football Sundays. The brisket is legit, mac and cheese is rich, and the whiskey list runs 100+ bottles. Gets packed by halftime.

South Loop & South Side

• Kasey's Tavern

  701 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605

  South Loop neighborhood bar walking distance from Soldier Field. On home game days, fans gather before and after. On away Sundays, the regulars fill every stool. The bar is small, which makes it loud. Italian beef from nearby Portillo's shows up regularly. Cash-friendly prices and a no-nonsense atmosphere.

• Cork & Kerry

  10614 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643

  Beverly neighborhood pub deeply tied to Chicago football culture. Where cops, firefighters, and blue-collar fans watch the game in a bar that feels like a community center. Irish breakfast on game day morning is a tradition. Twelve draft lines, honest pours, and a crowd where everyone knows everyone. Authentic Chicago football at its core.

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Game Day Tips for Chicago

Hosting at Home?

Order Italian beef from your favorite spot, grab Goose Island 312 or Revolution Anti-Hero, and set up in front of the biggest screen you own. Deep-dish from Lou Malnati's for late games. Being a Bears fan is not about optimism — it is about showing up regardless.