In Chicago, Sundays are for the Bears—and heading to your favorite sports bar is a game-day ritual. That’s especially true when the Packers are on the other side of the field.
While the Bears head north, Chicago fans can bring the rivalry to their local bars when the teams kick off at noon this Sunday, October 11.
From bars packed with fans shouting “Bear Down” to low-key neighborhood spots where you can settle in with a beer, these Chicago sports bars offer plenty of ways to cheer Caleb Williams, aka Iceman, and the Bears.
And if you hear a few “Green Bay sucks” chants? Let’s say you won’t be the only one joining in.
The Claddagh Ring Pub
The Claddagh Ring Pub has been holding it down in Lincoln Square since 1990—and for a Bears–Packers showdown, this dog-friendly neighborhood spot belongs on your watch-party radar.
With TVs in every corner, you can grab a drink and root for the Bears alongside fellow fans.
Woodie’s Flat
Okay, okay—we know this is usually a Bengals bar. But hear us out: this weekend, we’re putting aside our differences to root against a common enemy—the Packers.
Bring your Bears jersey and an appetite to Woodie’s Flat. This Old Town spot gives your crew a place to eat and drink during the game. Its Malört BBQ Wings—the October sauce of the month—add a distinctly Chicago twist to your watch-party order.
Lottie’s Pub
If you’re in search of a sports bar in Bucktown, Lottie’s is the place to go. Bears fans mingle with Wisconsin Badgers and Kansas Jayhawks supporters, making it a great venue for both NFL Sundays and college football weekends. They’ll have pizza, beer, and a rowdy crowd—safe to say, it’ll be a fun time.
Bandit
Want your Bears watch party with a little more ambiance? Bandit pairs a chef-driven menu with TVs throughout the space, so you can grab a delicious bite without missing a play.
Kirkwood Bar
Grab your jersey and rally your crew for a Bears watch party at Kirkwood. With a long bar top, plenty of TVs, and an outdoor patio, the spot offers room to relax.
Come for kickoff, order a round, and make an afternoon of cheering on Chicago—especially when bragging rights against Green Bay are on the line.
Woodlawn Tap
Not every football afternoon needs a packed watch party. Woodlawn Tap—also known as Jimmy’s—offers a more understated neighborhood-bar setting in Hyde Park.
Its classic taproom makes it a change of pace from the louder spots on this list. Think a beer, the game, and a familiar neighborhood atmosphere.
The Pony Inn
The Pony Inn keeps things straightforward: TVs, a wood-paneled setting, and an American menu featuring pizza, burgers, tacos, and more.
The Lakeview bar is a fit for Bears fans who want to grab a bite and get comfy for the afternoon without turning game day into a complicated production.
Paradise Park
Pizza, a patio, and plenty of screens? Paradise Park has the true makings of a Bears watch party.
The North Avenue spot gives your crew a place to cheer the Bears—and get a little louder when the Packers are on the other side of the field.
Timothy O’Toole’s Pub
For a downtown Bears watch, Timothy O’Toole’s Pub has wings, pub food, and a football-focused atmosphere. The Streeterville spot is where you want to be for a traditional sports-pub outing.
Mother Hubbard’s Sports Pub
For the football fan who wants to keep an eye on everything, Mother Hubbard’s offers a River North setting with plenty of screens.
The appeal is simple: multiple games, an energetic crowd, and a sports-bar atmosphere built around following the action. Add this to the list when one television won’t cut it.
Will’s Northwoods Inn
Yes, there’s room for Packers fans on this list, too. Will’s Northwoods Inn brings Wisconsin spirit to Chicago, with Packers fandom, Wisconsin-themed decor, and cheese curds forming part of the draw. For anyone wearing green and gold, it’s a place to find your people—even in Bears territory.
