If it feels like every screen in Lakeview East is about to be tuned to the Bears, you’re not wrong. From Clark Street to Sheffield, bars across the neighborhood are going all-in for playoff football. But a few spots are taking it to the next level with game-day drink deals, food specials, and full-on watch party energy that makes staying home feel like a terrible decision. These are the places bringing the noise, the deals, and the Bears spirit when it matters most.
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HVAC Pub | 3530 N Clark St
HVAC is bringing the heat for Bears game day with big screens, full sound, and energy that carries straight into the after party. Kickoff hits at 5:30 PM with a live DJ setting the vibe, $25 buckets flowing, and game-day comfort food like wings, pizza, and fries ready to roll. Don’t miss $4 Christmas ale drafts while they last and $7 Bear Bombs to keep the momentum going. Come for the game, stay for the chaos.
Trace | 3714 N Clark St
Playoff Sunday hits different. Catch the big game at Trace; they’re showing it live on 30+ tvs with live sound so there’s more than enough space for you and your crew to cheer on your favorite team. Drink specials include $6 Goose Island & Revolution Drafts, $7 Bud Light stadium cups, and $9 Three Olives & Jose Cuervo 22oz cocktails. And don’t miss the halftime raffle for a special prize!
Stolen Saddle Chicago | 3505 N Clark St
You could watch playoff football from your couch… or you could crank it up at Stolen Saddle. Game day here comes with big screens, big energy, and even bigger specials. Score a $25 bucket of beer with 10 wings, level up with brisket nachos and a bucket for $35, and keep the momentum going with $5 game day shots. Add in live music, dancing, and a crowd that knows how to celebrate, and suddenly staying home feels like the wrong call.
Merkle’s Bar & Grill | 3516 N Clark St
Playoff football hits different at Merkle’s. Catch the Bears vs. Rams kickoff at 5:30 PM with every screen locked in, the crowd fired up, and a live DJ keeping the energy high all night long. This is the kind of place where touchdowns turn into celebrations and the vibes roll straight through the final whistle. Grab a table, grab a drink, and get ready to shuffle on down because Merkle’s is doing game day right.
Stretch Bar & Grill | 3485 N Clark St
If you’re looking for peak playoff chaos (in the best way), Stretch is the move. Wrigleyville’s wildest watch party brings wall-to-wall Bears fans, full sound, and nonstop energy from kickoff to final whistle. Lock in $6 domestic drafts, $6 Jell-O shots, and $6 Bears Bombs while the big screens do the heavy lifting and the crowd brings the noise. Grab your crew, claim your table early, and get ready to turn Clark Street navy and orange.
Sheffield’s Beer & Wine Garden | 3258 N Sheffield Ave
If you’re hosting a playoff watch party and want to look like you really planned ahead, Sheffield’s has your back. Their Divisional Round catering special brings serious game-day energy with a 50-piece smoked wings platter for $65. Perfect for Bears Sunday, Saturday NFL action, or even Monday’s Indiana University Championship. Order ahead, swing by for easy pickup, and let Sheffield’s handle the heavy lifting while you focus on yelling at the TV and feeding a very happy crowd.
Old Crow Smokehouse | 3506 N Clark St
Playoff football and Wrigleyville go hand in hand, and Old Crow is leaning all the way in. Doors open at 11 AM with the Bears vs. Rams game blasting on every screen and sound turned all the way up. Lock in $25 domestic buckets, half-off appetizers, and a packed house that knows how to do Bears playoff energy right. Get there early, settle in, and plan on staying loud through the final whistle.
Moe’s Cantina Wrigleyville | 3518 N Clark St
Bear down and post up early because Moe’s is going full game-day mode for Bears vs. Rams. Doors open at 2 PM with $5 domestics, Angry Orchard, and Suncruisers flowing, plus $4 tacos, $10 nachos, and $8 Bear shots to keep the energy high through kickoff and beyond. Big screens, loud cheers, and a packed house of Bears fans make this one of those games you don’t want to watch quietly. Come hungry, come thirsty, and come ready to yell.
Big Star Wrigleyville | 3640 N Clark St
Game day calls for tacos and Big Star delivers. Bear down with $10 burritos and Crunch Star Supremes paired with $5 Pacificos every Bears game day. It’s an easy win for fueling up before kickoff or locking in a table to watch the game with bold flavors, cold beer, and a crowd that knows how to cheer properly.
Smoke Daddy BBQ – Wrigleyville | 3636 N Clark St
Another Bears Sunday calls for barbecue and a little bit of chaos. Smoke Daddy is serving up game-day favorites with a $30 deal on six domestic cans, their stacked Smoked Meat Platter, and a few exclusive Bears specials teased just for the occasion. Big flavors, cold beers, and a crowd that’s ready to get loud make this an easy pick for watching the game with your crew and celebrating every big play.
Parrots Bar & Grill | 754 W Wellington
Sunday football gets a full-day glow-up at Parrots. Catch the Bears at 5:30 PM with Sunday specials running all day, including 20% off wings and pizzas, $8 Bloody Marys, $10 mimosas, and $16 domestic pitchers. It’s an easygoing, neighborhood watch party with cold drinks, solid food, and plenty of screens to keep every play front and center. Grab a seat, grab a pitcher, and settle in
George Street Pub | 2858 N Halsted St
Classic neighborhood Bears energy, no frills, no fuss. George Street Pub is keeping it old school for game day with first come, first served seating and a room full of fans ready to lock in for every snap. Get there early, grab your spot, and settle in for a Bears playoff watch that feels exactly how it should: loud, packed, and very Chicago.
Shaker’s on Clark | 3162 N Clark St
Sunday plans solved. Shaker’s is airing the Bears game with full sound at 5:30 PM, then turning the mic over to the people with karaoke kicking off after the final whistle. Watch the game, yell responsibly, and stick around to belt out your victory (or stress-relief) anthem. It’s playoff football followed by karaoke chaos, exactly the kind of Sunday night Clark Street does best.
El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill | 3902 N Broadway
Touchdowns, tequila, and tacos are all on the menu at El Mariachi for Bears game day. Catch the game live with sound on, bold energy in the room, and a full lineup of drink specials including Jell-O shots, Corazón silver shots, Mexican mules, house margaritas, and bucket deals on High Noons, Corona, Modelo, and Miller Lite. Add in craveable food and a crowd that knows how to cheer, and you’ve got a game-day setup that absolutely delivers. Reservations encouraged.
Swift Tavern | 3600 N Clark St
Swift is getting a head start on Bears Sunday with doors opening at 4 PM, plenty of time to settle in before the 5:30 PM kickoff. Once the game’s on, it’s all about Pints & Punts with $2 oysters, $4 select pints, and $8 rotating cocktails keeping things lively. Come for the pregame snacks, stay for the full-sound action, and grab a seat early because this one fills up fast.
Home Away From Home | 3477 N Clark St
Catch the divisional round game at Home Away From Home this weekend! For table reservations contact michael@cpgrestaurants.com.
Trader Todd’s | 3216 N Sheffield Ave
Snow outside, rum inside, and playoff football glowing on every screen. Trader Todd’s is hosting a Bears vs. Rams watch party that leans fully into the chaos, with doors opening at 4:30 PM and kickoff at 5:30 PM. Expect a packed room, loud cheers, and that classic Trader Todd’s energy where strangers turn into best friends somewhere between the first touchdown and last call. If you’re looking for a playoff night that feels a little unhinged and very Chicago, this is it.
Cheesie’s Pub & Grub | 3472 N Clark St
If your Bears game plan includes late-night eats, Cheesie’s is clutch. Catch the game, then stick around because the kitchen stays open until 3 AM, making this the perfect post-game landing spot when the celebration (or stress eating) kicks in. Whether you’re grabbing a table early or rolling in after the final whistle, this is where melted cheese and playoff vibes carry you through the night.
Billy Goat Tavern | 3724 N Clark St
Catch Bears action at Billy Goat! Specials include $4 Miller Lite and Coors Lite Bottles, $6 Bears Bombs, $1.50 wings (minimum 10 wings, and must purchase an alcoholic beverage), and a $11 mushroom Swiss bacon burger special! Come hungry.
Sluggers | 3540 N Clark St
If you want pure, unapologetic Bears energy, Sluggers is where it lives. Doors swing open at 11 AM with every bar fired up, game sound pumping throughout the entire building, and tables up for grabs on a first-come, first-served basis. This is a full-blown Bears takeover, packed wall to wall with fans who plan on remembering exactly where they were for this one. Get there early, get loud, and be part of the kind of playoff moment that Wrigleyville does best.
Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern | 3647 N Clark St
The Bears are on, Brickhouse is still very much in play. Lock in $25 buckets of Bud Light or Michelob Ultra, $30 NÜTRL buckets, and $6 Flecha Azul Blanco shots to keep things moving all game long. Hungry? Go for $10 nachos or potato twists, or settle in with burger sliders or buffalo chicken sliders served with fries. Big screens, cold drinks, and zero game-day stress. Just how watching football should be.
Matilda | 3101 N Clark St
Playoff football takes over Matilda on Sunday night with full game sound, big screens, and a packed house ready for kickoff. Doors open at 5 PM with the Bears hitting the field at 5:30 PM, plus game-day drink specials flowing all night long. Expect $4 domestic bottles, $5 green tea shots, $5 Son of Juice drafts, $5 Hinterland pils, and $5 High Noon, White Claw, and Freshie seltzers, plus the always-solid $10 Matilda Old Fashioned. Grab your crew, wear your colors, and settle in for a high-energy playoff watch party where every play feels bigger. Reservations recommended.
Kirkwood Bar | 2934 N Sheffield Ave
Kirkwood keeps game day simple, loud, and very drinkable. Bears specials mean stadium cups filled with $7 Michelob Ultra, Miller Lite, and Garage Beer, plus $9 Jack Daniel’s mixed drink stadium cups to keep things rolling through every drive. Big screens, easy vibes, and a solid Clark Street crowd make this an easy call for settling in and watching the game the right way.
Cesar’s Killer Margaritas | 2924 N Broadway
During the game, Cesar’s will feature 1/2 priced appetizers, like creamy Queso Dip, chips and salsa, fresh-made guacamole, and more! Sip on the limited-edition Bear-Rita while you’re there, a mango margarita with a tajin rim and a shot of Blue Curacao, representing the Bear’s orange & blue!
Clover | 810 W Diversey
Stop into Clover for FREE Chicago style hot dogs all game long! You can also score $7.50 22oz stadium cups, and $8 Bear Down Bombs.
Lark | 3441 N Halsted St
Playoff Sunday just got delicious. Lark is showing the Bears game on all screens with sound, a 5:30 PM kickoff, and a very clutch pre-game move: $17.99 all-you-can-eat spaghetti from 4–9 PM. Fuel up before kickoff, settle in with a drink, and let the carbs carry you through every big play. This is the kind of Bears watch party where dinner plans and game plans align perfectly.
