{"id":3316,"date":"2020-01-30T08:00:18","date_gmt":"2020-01-30T13:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=3316"},"modified":"2020-02-10T22:23:17","modified_gmt":"2020-02-11T03:23:17","slug":"bars-near-united-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/bars-near-united-center\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Best Bars Near the United Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The season is here for both the Bulls and the Blackhawks and, despite the lackluster year they&#8217;re both having, the <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/united-center-2\/\">United Center<\/a> is somehow still bumping with beloved fans and blissful beer. And that&#8217;s the same for bars near the United Center. Obviously, we expect this trend to continue throughout the season, so we put together a list of the best bars to hang out before, after, and during the games.<\/p>\n<p>So here are the eight best bars near the United Center!<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hawkeyesbar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hawkeye\u2019s Bar &amp; Grill<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_37893\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37893\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37893\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Hawkeyes-Bar-and-Grill.jpg\" alt=\"Hawkeye's Bar and Grill \" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Hawkeyes-Bar-and-Grill.jpg 960w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Hawkeyes-Bar-and-Grill-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Hawkeyes-Bar-and-Grill-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Hawkeyes-Bar-and-Grill-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37893\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Hawkeye&#8217;s Bar and Grill<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>1458 W Taylor St<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for bars and restaurants near the United Center in Chicago, we recommend visiting Hawkeye\u2019s to try their homemade chili.\u00a0Thursday nights give a 25% discount to college students. It has the largest selection of wine and spirits on this list, and the bar\u2019s beer list is nothing to scoff at either. Their garden sidewalk caf\u00e9 is a nice change-up from the typical bar atmosphere, and they offer way more food than your average bar menu.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theslidebarchicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Slide Bar<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_37895\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37895\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37895\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/The-Slide-Bar-.jpg\" alt=\"The Slide Bar \" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/The-Slide-Bar-.jpg 960w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/The-Slide-Bar--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/The-Slide-Bar--150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/The-Slide-Bar--600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/The-Slide-Bar--550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37895\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: The Slide Bar Facebook<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>939 South Western Avenue<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A neighborhood favorite, this bar in Chicago is the place to go for a cozy, welcoming ambiance and juicy burgers.\u00a0 They have a great American-style food <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theslidebarchicago.com\/menu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">menu<\/a>\u00a0and carry a wide range of beers. It&#8217;s definitely a lowkey and friendly joint with classic bar must-haves such as their pool table and jukebox.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/foxbar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fox Bar<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_37904\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37904\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37904\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/42509158_730469557289151_8862497976682126971_n.jpg\" alt=\"Fox Bar \" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/42509158_730469557289151_8862497976682126971_n.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/42509158_730469557289151_8862497976682126971_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/42509158_730469557289151_8862497976682126971_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/42509158_730469557289151_8862497976682126971_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/42509158_730469557289151_8862497976682126971_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37904\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Fox Bar Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>113-125 North Green Street<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This hidden gem is a small bar with a big personality. Quite charming in every way and with a\u00a0warming ambiance, Fox Bar is a great hangout spot for friends before or after the game. There&#8217;s comfortable seating for lounging, and you can indulge in their tasty cocktails or craft beers.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.parktavernchicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Park Tavern<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_37910\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37910\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37910\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/12269894_452762201578315_1982318895_n.jpg\" alt=\"Park Tavern \" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/12269894_452762201578315_1982318895_n.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/12269894_452762201578315_1982318895_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/12269894_452762201578315_1982318895_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/12269894_452762201578315_1982318895_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/12269894_452762201578315_1982318895_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37910\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Park Tavern Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>645 West Jackson Boulevard<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The fact that Park Tavern is the official Blackhawks bar in Chicago instantly propels it up this list. Combine that with the bar\u2019s free rides to and from the United Center, and we\u2019re already drooling at the possibility of heading back for round two. Even if you don\u2019t end up going to the game, this bar has enough specials to keep them in your regular bar rotation, like $2 Taco Tuesdays and Buckets &amp; Sliders every Monday. The food is a far cry from what you\u2019d find at a typical bar, and the casual, urban contemporary atmosphere is absolutely refreshing.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cobralounge.com\/\">Cobra Lounge<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_37911\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37911\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37911\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Cobra-Loungee.jpg\" alt=\"Cobra Lounge \" width=\"960\" height=\"639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Cobra-Loungee.jpg 960w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Cobra-Loungee-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Cobra-Loungee-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Cobra-Loungee-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37911\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Cobra Lounge Facebook<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>235 North Ashland Avenue<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For a rocking good time, visit this bar and restaurant near the United Center to enjoy live bands, handcrafted beers, and quality acoustics. Their intimate setting regurgitates a unique and electric energy. Even better, the neighborhood brewery has a popular vegan-friendly veggie burger, for those won&#8217;t indulge in their awesome bar grill <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cobralounge.com\/menu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">menu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/westendwestloop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WestEnd<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_37914\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37914\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37914\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/WestEnd-Barrr.jpg\" alt=\"WestEnd Bar \" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/WestEnd-Barrr.jpg 640w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/WestEnd-Barrr-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/WestEnd-Barrr-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/WestEnd-Barrr-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37914\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: WestEnd Bar Facebook<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>1326 West Madison Street<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re searching for the best bars in Chicago, stop by the Westend to enjoy their 33 TV&#8217;s and incredible food menu. This neighborhood favorite features shuttles to and from the UC. Add in more specials than you could possibly remember off the top of your head and Westend\u2019s true value starts to shine through. There are multiple bars within it to take a seat and grab a drink while you watch the game, and the service is second to none.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thebarrelchicago\/\">The Barrel<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_37918\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37918\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37918\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/The-Barrell.jpg\" alt=\"The Barrel\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/The-Barrell.jpg 960w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/The-Barrell-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/The-Barrell-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/The-Barrell-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/The-Barrell-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37918\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: The Barrel Facebook<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>2015 South Damen Avenue<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Barrel is the best dive bar you&#8217;ll find by the United Center. Affordable and homely, this tavern is perfect for local tap beers, inventive signature drinks, and even carry an extensive list of bourbons and whiskeys. The bartenders share a good relationship with locals, so if you&#8217;re looking for a nice crowd to watch the game with, the search\u00a0ends here.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theogdenchicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Ogden<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_37915\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37915\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37915\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/41951930_111404486413820_5881336271055501406_n.jpg\" alt=\"The Ogden \" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/41951930_111404486413820_5881336271055501406_n.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/41951930_111404486413820_5881336271055501406_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/41951930_111404486413820_5881336271055501406_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/41951930_111404486413820_5881336271055501406_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/41951930_111404486413820_5881336271055501406_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37915\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: The Ogden Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong> 1659 West Ogden Avenue<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Ogden markets itself as a chef-driven sports bar, and honestly, that sums it up perfectly. Great food is a staple here year-round. Plus, this bar and restaurant near the United Center is the perfect place to watch Hawks games, and not just home games either. The Official Roadwatch takes place here, and special guests like Gene Honda and the Ice Crew make appearances from time to time. It has an extensive drink menu with 50-plus beers and killer cocktails.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>At UrbanMatter, U Matter. 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