March Madness is officially here, which means it is time to dust off that bracket you confidently filled out and watch it completely fall apart by the end of the first weekend. The good news is Lakeview East is the perfect place to ride out the chaos. Whether you are in it for the buzzer beaters, the cold pitchers, or just an excuse to spend an entire afternoon at your favorite neighborhood bar, our local spots are ready for tournament season. Expect wall to wall TVs, game day food specials, and plenty of places where cheering at the screen is not only allowed, it is encouraged.

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Almost Home Tavern & Grill

Website: https://www.almosthometavern.com
Address: 3801 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613

If your March Madness plan involves a pitcher in one hand and a plate of nachos in the other, Almost Home Tavern & Grill is already way ahead of you. They’re going all in on “Madness in March” from March 17 through April 4, turning game days into full-on watch parties with $22 domestic pitchers, $12 buffalo chicken nachos, and $6 Dirty Monkey shots fueling the crowd. With big screens, Clark Street energy, and a room full of fans yelling at the TV like the coach can hear them, this is exactly the kind of place where brackets are busted, strangers become friends, and every buzzer beater feels like the biggest moment of the season.

Brickhouse Tavern

Website: https://www.brickhousetavernchi.com
Address: 3647 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613

If you are looking for the kind of place where the entire room erupts when someone hits a buzzer beater, Brickhouse Tavern is absolutely the move. They’re rolling out March Madness game day specials that make it very easy to stay for “just one game” and accidentally watch four. Think $5 Twisted Teas, $6 Flecha Azul Blanco shots, and $25 buckets of Budweiser, Bud Light, or Michelob Ultra to keep the table happy. If seltzers are more your vibe, there are $30 buckets of Sun Cruiser and NÜTRL, plus $10 nachos, potato twists, or mini sliders to keep the snack game strong. Grab your crew, claim a table, and settle in because this is exactly the kind of spot where the tournament energy takes over the whole bar.

Reserve your table at: https://www.brickhousetavernchi.com

Smoke Daddy BBQ – Wrigleyville

Website: https://www.thesmokedaddy.com
Address: 3636 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613

If you like your March Madness with a side of barbecue and a little friendly chaos, Smoke Daddy is bringing the heat with their perfectly named “Daddy Madness.” They’re opening bright and early at 10 AM for the NCAA games on March 19 and 20, and the real fun is their Beat the Clock beer specials. Prices start at just 50¢ for select beers (Outlaw, Estrella Jalisco, and Old Style) and go up by 50 cents every 30 minutes until 2 PM. Translation: the earlier you show up, the cheaper the beers. Grab a table, order some BBQ, and settle in for a full day of basketball, buzzer beaters, and a crowd that takes their game-day watching very seriously.

Moe’s Cantina – Wrigleyville

Website: https://www.moescantina.com
Address: 3518 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657

If your ideal March Madness viewing party involves tacos, margaritas, and a room that gets louder with every buzzer beater, Moe’s Cantina Wrigleyville is bringing the heat all tournament long. From March 17 through March 29, they’re inviting fans to “Catch All the Madness” with game day specials that are basically designed for posting up with your crew and watching the bracket chaos unfold. Think $4 tacos, $5 domestics, $12 margaritas, $12 nachos, and $45 margarita pitchers that make it very easy to stay for “just one more game.” With big screens, high energy, and a crowd that takes tournament watching very seriously, this is one of those spots where every big play turns into a full-room reaction.

Old Crow Smokehouse – Wrigleyville

Website: https://www.oldcrowsmokehouse.com
Address: 3506 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657

If you’re looking for a place where March Madness feels like a full-blown event, Old Crow Smokehouse is leaning all the way into the tournament energy. From March 17 through March 29, they’re inviting fans to “Catch All the Madness” with a lineup that’s basically built for long afternoons of basketball watching. Expect $25 domestic buckets to keep the drinks flowing and half-off appetizers so your table can snack its way through every game, overtime, and inevitable bracket meltdown. With big screens, a lively crowd, and the kind of game-day atmosphere that turns every clutch shot into a room-wide reaction, Old Crow is exactly where you want to be when the tournament drama starts heating up.

Graystone Tavern
Website: https://www.graystonetavernchicago.com
Address: 3441 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

If you’re the type of person who watches March Madness and immediately thinks, “Yeah… I could totally make that shot,” Graystone Tavern is basically your playground this tournament. They’re turning the madness into a full series of basketball-themed events where you can actually jump into the action. From pop-a-shot tournaments to slam dunk contests and some very fun giveaways, this spot is proving that sometimes the best March Madness moments happen off the TV screen.

Modelo Slam Dunk Contest | March 19, 2026 | 8:00 PM – 11:55 PM

Think you’ve got hops? Step up for Graystone’s Modelo Slam Dunk Contest and show the crowd what you’ve got. The bar will be buzzing with $5 Modelo drafts, $6 Teremana shots, $6 Proper Twelve shots, and $25 Corona buckets while competitors try to throw down their best dunk. The winner walks away with a Modelo cooler, while second place grabs a $50 gift certificate. Not bad for a night of basketball and bragging rights.

Surfside Pop-a-Shot Tournament | March 20, 2026 | 8:30 PM – 11:55 PM

Time to prove those arcade basketball skills weren’t just beginner’s luck. Graystone’s Surfside Pop-a-Shot Tournament lets you shoot your shot for a loaded Surfside cooler while the drinks keep flowing. Specials include $6 Surfside, $6 Stateside cocktails, $6 Teremana shots, and $25 Surfside buckets for your whole crew.

Long Drink Long Shot Contest | March 21, 2026 | 8:30 PM – 11:55 PM

Inspired by those impossible buzzer-beater moments, the Long Drink Long Shot Contest challenges players to land their best long shot and claim a prize from Long Drink. Expect a lively crowd and drink specials like $5 Long Drink, $6 Proper Twelve shots, and $6 Teremana shots while the competition heats up.

Sweet 16 Custom Modelo Shirt Night | March 26, 2026 | 8:00 PM

When the tournament hits the Sweet 16, Graystone is celebrating in style. Swing by to customize your own Modelo heat-pressed t-shirt while watching the games unfold. Specials include $5 drafts across all 16 taps, plus $16 Teremana shot skis and $16 Proper Twelve shot skis for those feeling particularly celebratory.

Sun Cruiser Basketball Spinning Competition | April 4, 2026 | 8:00 PM – 11:55 PM

For the grand finale, Graystone is hosting a Sun Cruiser Basketball Spinning Competition where contestants show off their best Globetrotter-style skills. The grand prize winner takes home a Yeti cooler, and the drink specials keep the party going with $4 Angry Orchard drafts and $4 Sun Cruiser.

Old Crow Smokehouse – Wrigleyville

Website: https://www.oldcrowsmokehouse.com
Address: 3506 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657

If you’re looking for a place where March Madness feels like a full-blown event, Old Crow Smokehouse is leaning all the way into the tournament energy. From March 17 through March 29, they’re inviting fans to “Catch All the Madness” with a lineup that’s basically built for long afternoons of basketball watching. Expect $25 domestic buckets to keep the drinks flowing and half-off appetizers so your table can snack its way through every game, overtime, and inevitable bracket meltdown. With big screens, a lively crowd, and the kind of game-day atmosphere that turns every clutch shot into a room-wide reaction, Old Crow is exactly where you want to be when the tournament drama starts heating up.