Best Sports Bar Restaurants in Harwood Heights
10 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Barrel House Kitchen & Tap
Whiskey-and-craft-beer energy backed by a modern comfort-food menu that’s built to satisfy.
Notable Picks
8.2
A family-owned bar-and-kitchen with a whiskey-and-craft-beer backbone and a menu that leans into bold, modern comfort food. The best experience is ordering one signature sandwich or hot chicken plate, then adding a shareable like mac and cheese—food hits hardest when it lands hot, not after a long linger.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hot Nashville Chicken, Buffalo Mac N Cheese, Fish & Chips
What Makes it Special: Whiskey-and-craft-beer energy backed by a modern comfort-food menu that’s built to satisfy.
8.2
A true neighborhood pour house where wings land best as the reliable bar-food baseline, not a one-time novelty. The move is simple: jumbo wings as the main, then one shareable that leans buffalo-forward so the table stays in a cohesive flavor lane.
Must-Try Dishes:
Jumbo Wings, JoJo's Buffalo Chicken Dip, Chef Ben's Hangover Fries
What Makes it Special: Jumbo wings backed by buffalo-leaning bar staples built for repeat visits.
8
A music-and-sports-friendly grill with a menu built for shareables, burgers, and bar-night pacing. The burger move is to pair it with one crisp, fried side and keep sauces controlled so everything stays structured through the last bite.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hamburgers, Loaded tater tots, Fried pickle chips
What Makes it Special: A reliable neighborhood grill where the burger-and-shareables formula lands consistently.
Worthy Picks
7.8
A strip-mall neighborhood bar that plays bigger than it looks, with smash-style burger builds that hit best when you keep the toppings tight. It’s a dependable late stop for a burger-and-fries setup, more about comfort and convenience than polish.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pub Smashed Burger, Jalapeno Popper Smashed Burger, Pub Burger with Fries
What Makes it Special: A low-key local bar doing legit smash-style burgers late.
7.8
A newer, sports-leaning pizza-and-burger spot with late-night hours where the strongest play is one signature pizza plus one handheld, not a full sampler. It’s at its best when you treat it like a focused game-night order—pizza as the anchor, then one shareable side.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pro Shop Burger, Pepperoni & sausage pizza, French dip chips
What Makes it Special: Late-night pizza-and-burger menu built for game watching.
7.8
A laid-back local bar where wings are the cleanest reason to order food—especially when you stick to one heat level and one flavor profile. It’s strongest as a wings-and-drinks stop with sauces that cover classic, sweet, and spicy without needing a complicated order.
Must-Try Dishes:
Garlic Parmesan Wings, Mango Habanero Wings, Sriracha Buffalo Wings
What Makes it Special: Sauce-forward wings that pair well with a simple bar-night visit.
7.7
A Polish-leaning late-night bar-and-grill where the move is one hot, stew-style dish with a beer, not a sprawling order. It’s best for after-hours comfort—warm bowls and hearty plates—when you want something more substantial than typical bar snacks.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fasolka po bretońsku (bean soup), Bigos (hunter’s stew), Polish draft beer pairing
What Makes it Special: Late-night Polish comfort bowls paired with a tap list.
7.7
A casual neighborhood bar built for TV sports, long hangs, and patio-friendly afternoons when the weather cooperates. The food plays best as straightforward bar plates—one hot item, one shareable, and a drink—so timing stays tight and the table stays easy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tacos, Onion rings, Mozzarella sticks
What Makes it Special: A neighborhood sports bar with a patio setup and a simple, low-friction menu.
#9
Local Tavern
7.6
A neighborhood tavern that’s better than it looks for late-night hanging: spacious enough for groups, sports on, and a menu that leans into hearty, shareable comfort. Treat it like a bar kitchen—one shareable plus one main per person keeps pacing smooth.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pierogi, Potato pancakes, Buffalo wings
What Makes it Special: A roomy neighborhood tavern that stays useful after midnight.
7.6
A straightforward neighborhood sports bar that prioritizes familiar American bar food, drink specials, and game-day convenience. The winning move is treating it like a classic pub meal: one burger-or-wing order plus one appetizer, then keep the rest focused so everything arrives hot.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheeseburger, Chicken wings, Mozzarella sticks
What Makes it Special: A classic neighborhood sports bar built around simple American favorites and game-day ease.