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College Bars in Chicago — Find Your Team's Alumni Bar

By 312Deals Team · Updated April 2026

58 college alumni bars for 29 teams across 21 Chicago neighborhoods. Whether it's football Saturday, March Madness, or a random Tuesday night game — find where your people watch.

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Game Day Deals200 specials across Chicago

CODY'S PUBLIC HOUSENational Championship Watch Party — New BelgiumLakeview
CODY'S PUBLIC HOUSEBlackhawks Game Day SpecialsLakeview
Edison Park InnSunday Game Day SpecialsPortage Park
Soule ChicagoGame Day Wings & Lemon DropsNorth Lawndale
Goose Island Beer CompanyUnited Center Game Day DiscountHumboldt Park
Fatpour Tap WorksGame Day SpecialsSouth Loop
Reggie'S Bar & Grill / Reggie'S Music ClubPre-Game Specials at Reggie'sSouth Loop
Giordano'sGame Day Party DealsRosemont
Corridor Kitchen and TapBears Game SpecialsLombard
Orange & Brew® Bottle Shop and Tap RoomIllini Game Special - PitchersNaperville
Orange & Brew® Bottle Shop and Tap RoomIllini Game Special - Buck OffNaperville
FreddiesGameday CateringBronzeville
Beer ShopDa Bears Watch PartyOak Park
Borelli'SCollege Sports Games with Weekly SpecialsLincoln Square
Kincade's WrigleyvilleCubs Game Day SpecialsWrigleyville
Sebastian's Ale and Whiskey HouseThursday Football Daily SpecialsBrookfield
Sebastian's Ale and Whiskey HouseSaturday UFC Daily SpecialsBrookfield
Timothy O'ToolesCollege Basketball Specials MenuStreeterville
Danny'S Pizza PlacePizza, Beer & Bingo TuesdayGage Park
Danny'S Pizza PlaceTrivia Night WednesdayGage Park
THE NEW CONGRESS PIZZAFootball Pizza SpecialHumboldt Park
THE NEW CONGRESS PIZZASuper Stadium Pizza Special (Mon-Wed)Humboldt Park
THE NEW CONGRESS PIZZAStadium Pizza Special (Thu-Sun)Humboldt Park
Trader Todd'sJeopardy Bar Trivia LeagueLakeview
The Little Owl Social PubWednesday Trivia NightBrookfield
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Find Your Team's Bar

Not just bars with TVs — these are where alumni communities gather. Fight songs, team gear, and people who care about the outcome.

Iowa 7Ohio State 7Illinois 5Michigan 5Wisconsin 5Michigan State 4Purdue 4Texas 4Kansas 3Florida 2Iowa State 2Alabama 1Arizona 1Arkansas 1Connecticut 1Duke 1Kentucky 1Louisville 1Loyola Ramblers 1Marquette 1Miami 1NC State 1Nebraska 1Notre Dame 1Southern Illinois Salukis 1Tennessee 1Texas A&M 1UConn 1Virginia 1

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AlabamaAlmost Home Tavern
Lakeview
ArizonaFinley Dunnes Tavern
Lakeview
ArkansasJoe's on Weed St.
Lincoln Park
ConnecticutGeorge Street Pub
Lakeview
DukeBlue Bayou
Lakeview
KentuckyThe Pony Inn
Lakeview
LouisvilleFinley Dunnes Tavern
Lakeview
Loyola RamblersCunneen's
Rogers Park
MarquetteFour Shadows
Lincoln Park
MiamiMother Hubbards
River North
NC StateSheffield's Beer Garden
Lakeview
NebraskaKirkwood Bar & Grill
Lakeview
Southern Illinois SalukisBrownstone Tavern & Grill
North Center
TennesseeClover Lincoln Park
Lakeview
Texas A&MThe Pony Inn
Lakeview
UConnGeorge Street Pub
River North
VirginiaToons Bar & Grill
Wrigleyville

By Neighborhood

Lakeview(14)
Almost Home TavernAvenue Tap & KitchenBlue BayouCheesie's Pub & GrubClover Lincoln ParkDuffy's Tavern and GrilleFinley Dunnes TavernGeorge Street PubKirkwood Bar & GrillMatildaSheffield's Beer GardenThe Pony InnVaughan'S PubWill'S Northwoods Inn
Wrigleyville(10)
Budweiser Brickhouse TavernCountry ClubKincade's WrigleyvilleMerkle'sMurphy'S BleachersOld Crow SmokehouseRoadhouse 66 Gas N' GrillSTRETCH BAR/GRILLThe Cubby BearToons Bar & Grill
River North(7)
Cheesie’s Pub & GrubCity Nikki'SGeorge Street PubMother HubbardsSully'S HouseTheory ChicagoWoodie’s Flat
Lincoln Park(4)
Four ShadowsGaslightJoe's on Weed St.THE FIELD HOUSE
North Center(3)
Brownstone Tavern & GrillGannon'S PubO'Donovan'S
Old Town(3)
Corcoran's Grill & PubFireplace InnWoodie'S Flat
Gold Coast(2)
Hopsmith TavernThe Lodge Tavern
Portage Park(2)
Babes On MilwaukeeEasy Street Pizza
Avondale(1)
Avondale Tap
Bucktown(1)
Lottie'S Pub
Lincoln Square(1)
Wild Goose Bar And Grill
Logan Square(1)
Park And Field
Naperville(1)
Orange & Brew® Bottle Shop and Tap Room
Oak Forest(1)
Cheesie’s Pub & Grub
Rogers Park(1)
Cunneen's
Rosemont(1)
Easy Street Pizza
Streeterville(1)
Streeter's Tavern
Ukrainian Village(1)
Clover Lincoln Park
University Village(1)
Hawkeye'S Bar & Grill
Uptown(1)
O'Shaughnessy'S Public House
West Town(1)
Rebel And Rye Tavern

Tips for March Madness in Chicago

Arrive early. Alumni bars pack out for noon tip-offs. Be there by 11 AM on Thursday/Friday.
Sound on. These bars play your team's game with sound — not a screen in the corner.
Fill out a bracket. Hawkeye's, Fatpour, and Twin Peaks all run bracket pools with prizes.
Check the deals. Bucket specials, wing deals, shot wheels — search tournament deals.
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FAQ

Where can I watch college games in Chicago?
Chicago has 58+ college alumni bars across 21 neighborhoods. Iowa has 7 bars (Four Shadows, Easy Street Pizza + more). Ohio State has 7 bars (Vaughan'S Pub, Gaslight + more). Illinois has 5 bars (The Pony Inn, Joe's on Weed St. + more). Michigan has 5 bars (Avondale Tap, Blue Bayou + more). Most have big screens, game day drink specials, and die-hard fan crowds.
What are the best game day deals at college bars in Chicago?
We track 200+ game day deals across Chicago — bucket specials, wing deals, drink discounts, and early openings on game days. Most college bars run specials whenever their team plays.
Which college teams have alumni bars in Chicago?
29 teams have dedicated bars: Iowa, Ohio State, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Michigan State, Purdue, Texas, Kansas, Florida, and more. Lakeview alone has 14+ college bars — it's the alumni bar capital of Chicago.
Do I need a reservation at a college bar?
Most alumni bars are first-come, first-served. For big-draw teams (Ohio State, Michigan, Wisconsin, Notre Dame), arrive 30-60 minutes before kick-off or tip-off on rivalry weekends and during March Madness.

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College team affiliations sourced from alumni chapters, venue websites, and community knowledge. Missing a bar? Submit it. Updated May 1, 2026.