Best Sports Bar Pizza Restaurants in Chicago
18 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Home Run Inn Pizza
The original Home Run Inn tavern-style thin crust institution (serving since 1947).
Notable Picks
8.6
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Sports Bar Central
Birthday & Celebration Central
The original Home Run Inn location for tavern-style thin crust, built for groups who want a classic Chicago pizza night with a full-service dining room. Order a sausage-forward pie and keep the rest of the meal simple—this is a high-volume, institutional neighborhood stop that runs on consistency and familiarity.
Must-Try Dishes:
Xlarge Sausage Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Italian Beef
What Makes it Special: The original Home Run Inn tavern-style thin crust institution (serving since 1947).
Ranalli’s Lincoln Park is a high-volume pizza bar known for tavern-style pies, game-day energy, and one of the neighborhood’s largest dog-friendly patios. Guests treat it as a go-to for watching sports, grabbing pitchers and wings, and sharing late-night pizza on the sidewalk café with dogs in tow.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tavern-Style Pepperoni Pizza, Buffalo Wings, Skillet Cookie
What Makes it Special: A tavern-style pizza bar with a sprawling, TV-lined patio that explicitly welcomes dogs alongside pitchers and pies.
#3
Easy Street
8.3
A modern neighborhood pizzeria that’s quietly one of the more dependable wing stops in the zip when you want classic sauce options and a sports-bar rhythm. Treat the wings as the anchor, then let pizza or a burger play second—this place holds up best when you keep the order in two lanes, not five.
Must-Try Dishes:
Buffalo Wings, Honey Sriracha Wings, Salt & Vinegar Wings
What Makes it Special: Wings with a straightforward sauce lineup in a game-day beer-garden setting.
8.3
A no-frills neighborhood pizza-and-wings anchor where the move is classic Chicago comfort: a tavern-cut pie plus a wing order for the table. It works best as a group-friendly, game-on dinner when you keep the ticket focused and let the pizza be the centerpiece.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tavern-cut thin crust pizza, Chicken wings, Italian beef sandwich
What Makes it Special: Old-school pizza-and-wings execution built for groups and game nights.
A big, sports-bar-style Italian spot that’s built around tavern-cut pizza with a loyal local following. The best play is to keep it simple—one classic pie plus one side—so the kitchen stays in its most repeatable lane.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tavern-style thin crust (square-cut), Buffalo wings, Sausage pizza
What Makes it Special: Tavern-cut pizza in a high-TV, neighborhood tavern setting.
8.2
A classic Chicago pizza-and-pub operation where the move is thin crust, pitchers, and a steady game-day rhythm. It’s strongest when you treat it like a focused order—one pie, one appetizer, one drink lane—so timing and temperature stay on your side.
Must-Try Dishes:
Thin crust pizza, Calzone, Italian beef sandwich
What Makes it Special: Wrigleyville staple for thin crust and pub energy.
A full-service pizza-and-pub setup with the most dining-room energy in this ZIP, built for groups, sports, and an easy Italian comfort-food night. Best when you treat it as a big-order table: one signature pizza plus a couple classic sandwiches.
Must-Try Dishes:
Thin-crust pizza, Deep-dish pizza, House-made meatball sandwich
What Makes it Special: Pub-style Italian comfort food with a built-for-groups dining room.
8.2
A Jefferson Park neighborhood anchor that leans classic: tavern-style pizza, familiar Italian-American comfort, and a spacious, family-friendly setup that can handle groups. Best results come from ordering in the thin-crust lane with one signature topping combo, then adding a simple side to round out the table.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tavern-style thin crust (sausage), Pepperoni thin crust, Chicken wings
What Makes it Special: A long-running neighborhood Italian spot known for tavern-style pizza and an easy group setup.
Parlor Pizza Bar’s River North outpost is a huge, sports-friendly pizza hall with wood-fired pies, a long beer list, and an almost-club energy on busy nights. Locals use it for casual group meet-ups, watching games, and sharing pizzas like the Bee Sting and Sgt. Pepper alongside big salads and bar snacks.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bee Sting pizza, Sgt. Pepper pepperoni pizza, Antipasto chopped salad
What Makes it Special: A massive, high-energy pizza bar where wood-fired pies meet sports-bar drinking.
8.2
Vibes:
Brewery & Beer Garden Republic
Group Dining Gatherings
Sports Bar Central
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Piece is a long-running Wicker Park brewpub specializing in New Haven–style pies alongside house-brewed beers in a big, lively room. Locals rely on it for tavern tables full of red and white pizzas paired with pitchers when they want beer-first hangs that still deliver on food.
Must-Try Dishes:
Red Pizza, New Haven White Clam Pizza, Honey Butter Fried Chicken Pizza
What Makes it Special: New Haven-style pizzas served with house beers in a bustling brewpub.
8.1
A neighborhood sports-bar pizzeria that does Chicago-thin with more care than the room suggests, especially when you order a straightforward topping combo and let the bake do the work. It’s a solid Ashburn option for takeout or a low-key sit-down, with wings and deeper-dish options as secondary plays.
Must-Try Dishes:
Thin crust pizza, Sausage-mushroom-onion pizza, Buffalo wings
What Makes it Special: Well-executed Chicago-thin from a true neighborhood bar-and-pizza room.
Worthy Picks
7.9
A remodeled, sports-bar-leaning pizzeria that carries the Chicago stuffed-pizza tradition while widening the menu for casual nights out. The best play is to commit to one pizza format—stuffed if you’re in it for the full Chicago arc.
Must-Try Dishes:
Stuffed Cheese Pizza, Stuffed Chicago Heatwave Pizza, Thin Crust Botanic Garden Pizza
What Makes it Special: Chicago stuffed pizza in a casual sports-bar setting.
#13
The StopAlong
7.9
The StopAlong is a retro-minded Bucktown pizzeria and bar where New York–style pies share menu space with smash burgers, garlic knots, and plenty of arcade nostalgia. It’s less about hushed dining and more about casual hangs, kids’ birthdays, and pre- or post-game slices with a beer.
Must-Try Dishes:
New York Style Pepperoni Pizza, Smash Burger, Garlic Knots
What Makes it Special: A throwback pizzeria-bar where arcade energy, smash burgers, and New York–style pies cater to both families and night owls.
A late-hours sports bar setup that works best when you order classic bar-food staples and lean into the big, lively room instead of expecting a quiet dinner. It’s a reliable pick for after-hours hangs, game nights, and groups that want a straightforward menu and long operating hours.
Must-Try Dishes:
Wings, Pizza, Greek Fries
What Makes it Special: A late-night sports bar built for loud energy, long hours, and classic bar food.
#15
Big G's Pizza
7.7
A Wrigleyville slice counter built for late-night momentum, with creative topping combos that work best when you order by the slice and keep it moving. It’s not a “sit and savor” place—think quick hit, hot slice, out the door.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mac and cheese slice, Philly cheesesteak slice, Chicken parm slice
What Makes it Special: Creative, hot-slice rotation built for late-night speed.
#16
Moretti's
7.6
A big, sports-bar-style pizza-and-Italian menu built for groups, games, and volume service. The best play is classic: thin-crust for the table, then one non-pizza item if you need variety.
Must-Try Dishes:
Thin Crust Pizza, Deep Dish Pizza, Bruschetta
What Makes it Special: A large-format neighborhood hangout where pizza is built for groups.
7.6
Parlor’s West Loop flagship is a sprawling pizza-and-beer hang with big patios, TVs, and a long list of topped pies. It’s less about obsessing over dough and more about lively group hangs, happy hour deals, and post-work or weekend meetups built around shareable pizzas.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita Pizza, Sgt. Pepper pizza, Burrata Be Kidding Me pizza
What Makes it Special: Large patio-driven pizza bar where scene, drinks, and pizzas meet.
#18
North Star
7.5
A neighborhood bar-and-grill format with a broad menu where pizza plays a supporting role alongside comfort plates and a lively sports-screen vibe. Treat it as a casual, group-friendly hang and keep the pizza order simple for the most consistent results.
Must-Try Dishes:
House thin-crust cheese pizza, Pepperoni pizza, Sausage pizza
What Makes it Special: Casual sports-bar energy with pizza as an easy, shareable order.