Whether it’s baseball season or not, Wrigleyville is always one of the most popular bar destinations in Chicago. But with so many bars to choose from, it can be a bit difficult to separate the good from the bad at times. With that in mind, we checked out the bars in the Wrigleyville area, and this is what we came up with. Here are our 6 Best Bars in Wrigleyville.
6) Mullen’s on Clark
3527 N. Clark St.
Mullen’s is a two-story sports bar located down the street from Wrigley Field on (you guessed it) Clark. What can you expect here? Darts, pizza, fried ravioli, and a whole lotta Cubs fans. Challenge your buds to a game of foosball as you try out their famous tater tots. Trust us when we say you won’t be able to have just one. You’ve been warned.
5) Old Crow Smokehouse
3506 N. Clark St.
Old Crow Smokehouse tosses a bit of a curveball when compared to the others on this list. Be ready for drinks served in mason jars, BBQ, and whiskey… a whole lotta whiskey. While you’ll still find plenty of the usual sports-friendly crowd here, the country theme always prevails. In an area with so many sports bars, the changeup is welcomed with open arms. Old Crow’s stylish venue certainly helps its cause as well.
4) Goose Island Wrigleyville
3535 N. Clark St.
What’s that saying, if you love something set it free?
We were sad to see this bar shut down for a time last year, but Goose Island is finally back in action. All Goose Island bars feature their distinct Chicago feel to them, and this one is no different. The beer selection IS different, though. Beers you need to try: Wrigleyville White and Cubby Blue. You can thank us later.
3) Sluggers
3540 N. Clark St.
Batting cages. Sluggers has them, other bars don’t.
In a nutshell, this is the place to visit if you like competition. Sluggers is far from your typical bar scene, with a diverse offering of pastimes for you to take a swing at. While we can’t be certain, this is probably the only bar on planet Earth that has batting cages, trampoline basketball, AND a dueling piano bar within it. Plus, you can always check out the air hockey, Pop-A-Shot, or mini-bowling games. Skeeball, too.
2) Casey Moran’s
3660 N. Clark St.
What better place to watch the postgame highlights than on Casey Moran’s 52 big screen TVs? We can’t think of any. This massive megabar features five fully stocked bars within it, not to mention the rooftop garden, VIP lounge, and café. It’s also located directly across the street from Wrigley Field, making it a perfect stop for any pre or postgame celebration. Casey Moran’s beer garden and remarkably good food really cause it to stand out from the rest.
1) The Cubby Bear
1059 W. Addison St.
If you’re a Cubs fan (or a person living in Chicago that has a pair of ears) you’ve heard of the Cubby Bear. It’s one of the most well-known sports bars in Wrigleyville, and it’s location across from the stadium makes this a can’t miss stop for your postgame celebration. The venue is huge, with over 30,000 square feet of space featuring five projection screens and over 75 (yeah, 75) TVs. They also feature live music, pool, and some pretty darn good bar food. With it’s primetime location, amazing features, and massive size – we can’t help but choose The Cubby Bear as the best bar in Wrigleyville.
