Where to Watch The Kentucky Derby

Giddy up to Chicago’s most exciting neighborhood to watch The Kentucky Derby this year! Straddle up at these Derby watch parties in Lakeview East .

Happy Camper Wrigleyville, May 3rd from 3 pm to 6 pm: Spend derby day on the Happy Camper Wrigley rooftop! Dress to impress, sip a mint julep (or two), and enjoy the high-energy atmosphere from the first race to the last. It’s the perfect Saturday hang whether you’re coming with a few friends or a large group! Your GA ticket get you a drink plus admission to the event! Get tickets here

Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern, May 3rd from 2 to 6 pm: Run for the Roses at Brickhouse Tavern! $60 tickets include: Draft beer, hard seltzers, house red, white, and sparkling wine, Call-level liquor, Mint Juleps, and Old Fashion’s, Traditional Derby Day food spread, and prizes for Best Hat, Best Dressed, and Race Card Picks. Get tickets here!

Kirkwood, May 3rd: No reservations or tickets are needed to join Kirkwood’s watch party! Specials for the day include $7 Michelob Ultra, Miller Lite, and Garage Beer Stadium Cups, $8 Vegas Bombs, $8 Green Tea Shots, and $12 Mini Burgers & Fries.

Smoke Daddy Wrigleyville: Smoke the competition! Smoke Daddy is airing the derby April 28th- May 3rd, and will be having a mint julep special the whole time. However, on Saturday, May 3rd, they will have raffles and giveaways during the race!

The Sports Corner, May 3rd from 4 to 7 pm: Join the Junior League of Chicago for an afternoon of games, raffle prizes, camaraderie, and of course, viewing the best two minutes in sports – the Kentucky Derby – all to support the JLC’s impact in the Chicagoland community. Come dressed in your Kentucky Derby Best to raise a glass to our vision of women as catalysts for lasting community changes. Individual Tickets: $150, includes open bar and heavy appetizers. Get tickets here

Sheffields: Sip, strut, and celebrate the Run for the Roses this Saturday at Sheffield’s! They’ll be serving up Mint Juleps made with Bulleit Bourbon and giving out prizes for Best Hat and Best Dressed — so come dressed to impress and toast the Derby in style! Grab some slow cooked BBQ while you watch.