Best Sports Bar Restaurants in Lincoln Square
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Jerry's Sandwiches
Sandwich-focused pub menu with a strong neighborhood regulars feel.
Notable Picks
8.3
A Lincoln Square bar-and-sandwiches mainstay where the appeal is the lineup of big, composed sandwiches paired with beer and a patio-friendly hang. Order like a regular: one signature sandwich plus one side, and save the temptation to over-order for the next visit.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef brisket sandwich, Janie J tuna sandwich, Neal C sandwich
What Makes it Special: Sandwich-focused pub menu with a strong neighborhood regulars feel.
8.2
A Lincoln Square craft-beer bar where fries land best as a pub-staple side: dependable, shareable, and strongest when paired with a burger or fish-and-chips rhythm. It’s a drinks-first room—order fries early, then lock in one main to keep the table moving.
Must-Try Dishes:
House fries (with aioli or ketchup), Fish and chips, Burger with fries
What Makes it Special: Beer-bar comfort food where fries work as the reliable, shareable anchor.
A Lincoln Square Irish-soccer pub that quietly doubles as a reliable late-night burger stop when you want a real sit-down bite with a pint. The move is the Atlantic Burger—simple, juicy, and built for bar pacing—plus something salty on the side before last call.
Must-Try Dishes:
Atlantic Burger, Irish Nachos, Fish & Chips
What Makes it Special: An Irish pub that stays open late and serves a legit pub burger.
Worthy Picks
A true neighborhood grill with a Cajun/Tex-Mex lean where the safest bets live in the taco-and-burger lane. It works best as a reliable local hang—order a signature taco plate or the burger of the week and let the casual, TV-on, patio-friendly vibe do the rest.
Must-Try Dishes:
Blackened fish tacos, Burger of the week, Louisiana eggrolls
What Makes it Special: A neighborhood grill known for burgers and blackened tacos.
7.9
A Lincoln Square neighborhood bar where the burger play is the dependable one—solid patties, steady kitchen pacing, and a comfortable hang for groups. Treat it as a bar-food upgrade: one burger, one drink, and don’t overcomplicate the order.
Must-Try Dishes:
Turkey burger, Classic burger, Fries
What Makes it Special: A reliable neighborhood bar where burgers hold up consistently.
7.7
A neighborhood tavern that plays like a hangout first—sports, karaoke/trivia energy, and a broad comfort-menu with BBQ-leaning staples. Treat it as a ribs-and-wings stop with drinks, and you’ll get the most reliable version of the experience.
Must-Try Dishes:
BBQ ribs, Chicken wings, Pulled pork sandwich
What Makes it Special: A locals-first bar-and-grill with BBQ staples plus event-night energy.