Game Day Bars and Beverages to Cheer About
Radio Room
Ain’t no season like football season, and football season is HERE! While the Bears are still doing Chicago proud, we have to make the most of these fun game days and get together with our fellow foodies. After all, having the perfect dish to pair with a win makes any victory all the more sweet. So let’s find you that meal! Whether you want to go classic with wings and pizza out on the town, or entertain at home, you’re going to be eating well as you scope out the next MVP of your fantasy league 🏈🏆
Radio Room {400 North State Street, Chicago; 312.706.5228}: There’s not a bad seat in the house at Radio Room! They have TVs in every corner so you won’t miss a moment of the game, even as you dig in to Phat Stack Sliders, Fish Tacos and Public House Wings. Bring the gang, or use it as a meeting place for a gameday birthday party. Just get ready for a good time!
Milk Money Brewing {75 South La Grange Road, La Grange; 708.582.6030}: La Grange's inaugural brewery has football season in the suburbs oh so covered with a to-go game day special on Sundays! Buffalo and Thai Chili Wings with ranch and blue cheese, plus chips and dip and a four pack of Milk Money beer are all packaged and ready to go for you and the family. Just sit back and enjoy!
EPIC Burger {multiple locations}: Want to be the ultimate football Sunday host? Order burgers and sides from EPIC Burger! Their catering menu means you can skip the cooking (and the dishes) and just enjoy the game with a burger in one hand and some onion rings in the other. We highly recommend adding on dessert too - They also serve up Big Fat Cookie sweets that are not to miss 🍪
Bandit {841 West Randolph Street, Chicago; 312.666.6061}: We love a place that takes gameday seriously, and Bandit has a special menu just for the occasion, complete with Chorizo Nachos, Buffalo Wings and drink specials like Moscow Mule Cocktail Towers. It’s the perfect opportunity to check out their expanded second floor bar and back patio!
Smoke Daddy {multiple locations}: Football and barbecue are two American traditions we can all get behind in one way or another. Our way is to order a big ole’ plate of Smoke Daddy’s Baby Back Ribs plus their Cajun Fish Sandwich, and settle in to watch a day of football. But that’s just our pick 😉 You can create your own dream order with them!
Jake Melnick's Corner Tap {41 East Superior Street, Chicago; 312.266.0400}: Award-winning wings. Expansive bar space with plenty of TVs. All your favorite brews. Just add in your fantasy football teams or favorite Bears fans to make it the perfect viewing experience!
Utopian Tailgate {1608 North Wells Street, Chicago; 312.210.7799}: For a more unique, but no less fun, gameday spot, the open air bar and colorful rooftop of Utopian Tailgate is the place to be. This is perfect for more casual fans, as you’ll likely be distracted by all the fun around you - unless it’s a really close game of course! Order one of their shareable cocktails and have a grand ole time!
Roots Handmade Pizza {multiple locations}: All the pizza, all the time, please! Order it to go and enjoy at home or head to one of their locations for a fun and delicious watchday experience. Their Quad Cities-style pizza is unique in Chicago, with malt in the dough for extra sweetness and a crunchy thin crust. It’s a delicious meal any day and will make the next Windy City win a little bit sweeter.
By Kaleigh Glaza | Market Editor