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Bird's Nest
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Bird's Nest
8.6
Bird's Nest is a DePaul-area sports bar that has been serving meaty, ultra-crisp wings and cold beer since the mid-1990s. Regulars treat it as a default game-day spot where baskets of wings in Bird's Nest Hot Sauce, honey BBQ, or hot teriyaki land at crowded tables and the room stays loud and casual.
Must-Try Dishes:
Wings Wings Wings (Bird's Nest Hot Sauce), Honey BBQ Wings, Hot Teriyaki Wings
Scores:
Value: 7.8
Service: 7.2
Consistency: 8.4
Food Quality: 8.8
Atmosphere: 6.8
Cultural Relevance: 8.7
What makes it special: A long-running Southport dive bar where big, crispy wings headline every game day.
Who should go: Wing-focused sports fans who like loud, casual bars.
When to visit: Evenings during major games or weekday wing specials.
What to order: Basket of Wings Wings Wings, Bird's Nest Hot Sauce, curly fries.
Insider tip: Go early for big games—it's seat-yourself and tables fill fast.
Bird's Nest
7.8
Bird’s Nest is a neighborhood sports bar near DePaul best known for its crisp, sauce-lacquered wings served alongside pitchers and late games. Kitchens stay open late most nights, so locals treat it as a wings-and-beer headquarters when they want a rowdy room more than plated precision.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bird's Nest Hot Wings, Honey BBQ Wings, Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Scores:
Value: 8.3
Service: 7.4
Consistency: 8
Food Quality: 8.2
Atmosphere: 6.2
Cultural Relevance: 8.1
What makes it special: A long-loved sports bar where crisp wings and late games define the experience.
Who should go: Wing fans who want TVs, pitchers, and a rowdy bar crowd.
When to visit: Late evenings during big games when the bar is buzzing.
What to order: Bird’s Nest hot wings, honey BBQ wings, a Buffalo chicken wrap.
Insider tip: Wings travel, but they’re noticeably better fresh from the kitchen—plan to dine in if possible.
Bird's Nest
8.5
Bird’s Nest is a neighborhood tavern dating back to the mid-1990s where a half-pound, hand-packed burger shares top billing with some of the city’s most talked-about wings. Late hours, TVs, and generous portions make it a go-to for post-game burgers, beers, and baskets of curly fries.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bird's Nest Burger, The Fahy Burger, Hot Wings with Bird's Nest Hot Sauce
Scores:
Value: 8.5
Service: 7.4
Consistency: 8.8
Food Quality: 8.6
Atmosphere: 6.8
Cultural Relevance: 8.4
What makes it special: A longtime tavern pairing late-night half-pound burgers with cult-favorite wings.
Who should go: Groups wanting sports-on-TV, big pours, burgers, and wings.
When to visit: Late nights after games, especially Fridays and Saturdays.
What to order: Bird's Nest Burger, The Fahy burger, hot wings.
Insider tip: Upgrade to garlic-cajun curly fries with your burger for maximum payoff.
Bird's Nest
8.4
Bird's Nest is a long-running Southport sports bar where meaty, extra-crispy wings and house-made sauces are the clear headliners. Since the mid-1990s, locals have treated it as a go-to for affordable wing nights, cheap drafts, and game-day crowds that pack the room whenever Chicago teams play.
Must-Try Dishes:
Basket of 10 Wings with Bird's Nest Hot Sauce, Hot Teriyaki Wings, Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Scores:
Value: 8.9
Service: 7.9
Consistency: 8.7
Food Quality: 8.9
Atmosphere: 6.6
Cultural Relevance: 8.6
What makes it special: A neighborhood sports bar where ultra-crispy, sauce-heavy wings have defined the place for decades.
Who should go: Wing-first sports fans and casual groups on a budget.
When to visit: Evenings during games or Sunday wing specials for maximum energy.
What to order: Basket of 10 wings with Bird's Nest hot sauce, Hot Teriyaki wings, fries.
Insider tip: Wing baskets travel well, but the crispiness is best if you eat them fresh at the bar with a cold draft.