{"id":52286,"date":"2019-09-05T12:21:23","date_gmt":"2019-09-05T17:21:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=52286"},"modified":"2019-10-15T10:35:30","modified_gmt":"2019-10-15T15:35:30","slug":"where-to-find-game-day-specials-at-chicago-bars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/where-to-find-game-day-specials-at-chicago-bars\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Find Game Day Drink Specials Near You at Chicago Bars"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s the kickoff of the Chicago Bears’ 100th season today, and it couldn’t be more fitting that they’re going up against our arch-rivals: the Green Bay Packers. You’re going to need a lot of game day specials to hold you over while you’re on the edge of your seat at Chicago bars. What’s really crazy, though, is that today’s game marks the onset of fall, which ultimately means chillier weather, pumpkin spice lattes, and a whole lot of sweaters. And we. can’t. wait.<\/p>\n

To make things easy on you, here’s the complete list of Bears<\/a> home games this year.<\/p>\n

2019 Bears Home Games at Soldier Field<\/h4>\n

Thursday 9\/5 7:20 pm vs. Green Bay Packers
\nSunday 9\/29 3:25 pm vs. Minnesota Vikings
\nSunday 10\/20 3:25 pm vs. New Orleans Saints
\nSunday 10\/27 12 pm vs. Los Angeles Chargers
\nSunday 11\/10 12 pm vs. Detroit Lions
\nSunday 11\/24 12 pm vs. New York Giants
\nThursday 12\/5 7:20 pm vs. Dallas Cowboys
\nSunday 12\/22 7:20 pm vs. Kansas City Chiefs<\/p>\n

Now that that’s settled, it’s time to start planning for all of these game days. We’ve already clued you in on the best bars to watch football<\/a> in Chicago, but there are also a select few bars around town that are offering up sweet drink specials near you on game day. What better way to celebrate the NFL season than with a beer that costs $3?<\/p>\n

These are the best NFL game day specials at bars all over Chicago.<\/p>\n

The Gage<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Photo Credit: Gage Hospitality Group<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

24 S. Michigan Ave<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you’re looking for a food special near you in Chicago, we recommend ordering the Venison Chili ($14) at The Gage. It’s made with onions, peppers, jalapenos, tomatoes, black beans, maple syrup, and red stag venison imported from New Zealand. Available every home game.<\/p>\n

Cortland’s Garage<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Photo Credit: Cortland’s Garage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

1645 W. Cortland<\/strong><\/p>\n

What’s on the menu: Domestic buckets ($15) and Boneless wings ($5). Available every Bears game.<\/p>\n

City Tap Kitchen & Craft<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Photo Credit: City Tap<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

850 W. Fulton Market<\/strong><\/p>\n

The drink specials near you at City Tap Kitchen & Craft in Chicago includes the Solid Gold ($4) and All Day IPA ($5). Available on all game days. The food specials include cheese curds ($7), BBQ pork sliders ($7), and Buffalo tenders ($8).<\/p>\n

Parlay<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Photo Credit: Parlay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

112 W. Hubbard St.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Parlay in Chicago offers excellent bar specials such as Domestic buckets ($20), Premium buckets ($25), Casamigos and Goose Island 312 combo ($10). Available on Thursdays and Sundays through the NFL season.<\/p>\n

Visitors are also able to enjoy domestic buckets ($20), Premium buckets ($25), Burger and Beer or White Claw combo ($10). Available on Monday game days.<\/p>\n

Play Kitchen & Cocktails<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Photo Credit: Gerardo Rios<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

7 W. Division St.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Play Kitchen & Cocktails includes both drink and food specials near you in Chicago such as\u00a0Wings ($.50), Shots ($2), and Beers ($14). Available on Monday and Thursday game days.<\/p>\n

Weber Grill<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Photo Credit: Mayra Perkins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

539 N. State St.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stop by the Weber Grill during the Chicago Bears game on Sundays from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. and on Mondays or Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. to enjoy drink specials near you. These include\u00a0Domestic beer bottles ($3), Weber’s Backyard Brew ($4; 16-ounce draft), Housemade sangria ($5 featured and traditional), Canyon Road Wines ($6; Chardonnay & Cabernet Sauvignon), and Hand-shaken margaritas, Moscow mules & martinis ($6).<\/p>\n

Bar Cargo<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Photo Credit: Kailey Lindman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

605 N. Wells St.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What’s on the menu: Cargo Football Buffet ($30) featuring a variety of Pizzas, Fried Ravioli, Meatballs, Chips and Salsa, Citrus Chipotle BBQ Wings, Buffalo Giardiniera Wings, Cheese Curds, and French Fries on Thursday, September 5.<\/p>\n

The Bar Cargo offers bar specials including domestic beer buckets ($20), White Claw & High Noon buckets ($28), and Corona buckets ($25). Available on Bears and Badgers game days throughout the season.<\/p>\n

Bar Cargo raffles off prizes at halftime and again at the end of each Bears and Badgers game. Prizes may include team footballs, Bears & Badgers hats & t-shirts, Stefani Restaurants gift cards, and occasionally tickets to games for various Chicago sports teams.<\/p>\n

Brunch Buffet ($25\/person) and add bottomless drinks for an additional $15 (choose from mimosas, domestic beer, or Bloody Marys). Available on Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Ludlow Liquors<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Photo Credit: Ludlow Liquors<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2959 N. California Ave.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What’s on the menu: Pitchers of Old Style beer ($10) and screenings of NFL RedZone every Sunday during the NFL 2019 season.<\/p>\n

Bub City<\/a><\/h2>\n
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435 N. Clark St.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you’re looking for drink and food specials that feature Pitchers of Bud Light or Modelo ($15),\u00a0 Buckets of Miller Lite tallboys ($20), and wings, you should visit Bub City. Slabs of Baby Back Ribs are buy two, get one free. Available on game days, plus free delivery through DoorDash for all large-party orders on Saturdays and Sundays.<\/p>\n

Wow Bao<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Photo Credit: Wow Bao<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Multiple Locations<\/strong><\/p>\n

What’s on the menu: Free 4-pack with purchase of a 12-piece potsticker, offer only valid during Chicago Bears games with the code BEARDOWN.<\/p>\n

“Swerski’s: A Chicago Pop Up Bar for Superfans” at Timothy O’Toole’s Pub<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Photo Credit: Timothy O’Toole’s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

622 N. Fairbanks Ct.
\nOpens Thursday, September 5 from 2 p.m. to 3 a.m.
\n<\/strong>Regular Hours: Thursday – Friday, 5:30 p.m. – 4 a.m. and Saturday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. through football season.
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This pop-up bar commemorates the classic SNL skit that amplified Chicago Bears fan stereotypes through characters Bill Swerski and his “superfans.” There’s a lot of drink specials near you at Timothy O’Toole’s during Bears season, so strap in and grab some snacks; this is going to make you want lunch early today.<\/p>\n

What’s on the menu:<\/p>\n

DRANKS<\/strong><\/p>\n