Best Sports Bar Restaurants in South Loop
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
First Draft
A tap-forward neighborhood bar with a deeper-than-expected food bench.
Notable Picks
#1
First Draft
8.3
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Brewery & Beer Garden Republic
A Printer’s Row craft-beer bar that works best as a reliable food-and-pints hangout rather than a destination kitchen. Order like a regular: one burger or sandwich anchor, one bar snack, then let the tap list do the rest.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic burger, Pork poutine, Cheese curds and pretzel
What Makes it Special: A tap-forward neighborhood bar with a deeper-than-expected food bench.
8
A nautical-themed South Loop sports tavern built for big tables, lots of screens, and straightforward pub food where wings fit naturally into the game-day lineup. The best use is happy hour for drinks and a wing order, then add one more shareable if the table’s actually hungry.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken wings, Cheese curds, Thin-crust pizza
What Makes it Special: A roomy sports tavern where happy hour and wings are built-in.