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The Broken Barrel Bar

2548 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
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The Broken Barrel Bar 8.3
DePaul
Vibes: Sports Bar Central Group Dining Gatherings Happy Hour Hotspots Brewery & Beer Garden Republic
Broken Barrel Bar is a chef-driven sports bar in Lincoln Park where house-smoked, dry-rubbed wings share space with a large beer list and a big heated beer garden. Since 2018 it has leaned into wings as a calling card, drawing groups for award-winning flavors and game-day viewing.
Must-Try Dishes: Garlic Buffalo Wings, BourbBBQ Wings, Smoked Dry-Rub Wings
Scores:
Value: 7.3 Service: 6.5 Consistency: 8.1 Food Quality: 8.7 Atmosphere: 8.2 Cultural Relevance: 8
What makes it special: A modern sports bar built around house-smoked, competition-style wings and a large beer garden.
Who should go: Groups wanting serious wings and TVs for the game.
When to visit: Weekend afternoons or evenings for full patio and game energy.
What to order: Garlic Buffalo wings, BourbBBQ wings, loaded fries.
Insider tip: Target Wing Wednesday or game-day specials to sample multiple flavors for less.
The Broken Barrel Bar 8.0
West DePaul
Vibes: Sports Bar Central Brewery & Beer Garden Republic Group Dining Gatherings Happy Hour Hotspots
The Broken Barrel Bar is a chef-driven sports bar from owner Luke Johnson and executive chef Bryant Anderson, known for oak-smoked jumbo wings and a sizable beer garden. Open since 2018, it doubles as a league-night headquarters and happy hour spot where smoked wings, cocktails, and game-day specials are the main draw.
Must-Try Dishes: Smoked Wings with choice of sauces, Jumbo Pan Smoked Wings platter, Sweet Potato Tots with dipping sauce
Scores:
Value: 7.8 Service: 7.9 Consistency: 8.3 Food Quality: 8.7 Atmosphere: 6.7 Cultural Relevance: 7.9
What makes it special: A smoked-meats sports bar where chef-developed jumbo wings headline a big patio and game-heavy space.
Who should go: Groups wanting smoked wings, big screens, and lots of beers.
When to visit: Late-afternoon happy hour or league nights when food and drink specials run.
What to order: Smoked wings split between two sauces, sweet potato tots, a shared jumbo wing platter.
Insider tip: If you’re with a crowd, pre-order a large smoked-wing pan so the table isn’t waiting on multiple small orders once the game starts.