Best Sports Bar Restaurants in Wrigleyville
10 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Output Lounge & Sports Bar - Wrigleyville
Sauce-driven wings program built for big orders and variety.
Notable Picks
A wings-first Wrigleyville sports bar where the move is ordering traditional wings in multiple sauces and treating everything else as support. The wings land best when you mix a dry rub like lemon pepper with a sticky sauce for contrast, then keep the table tight with one side and plenty of napkins.
Must-Try Dishes:
Traditional Wings (multiple sauces), Lemon Pepper Wings, Sweet & Spicy Wings
What Makes it Special: Sauce-driven wings program built for big orders and variety.
#2
Swift Tavern
8.3
A Wrigleyville tavern that’s built for steak-and-seafood runs with a polished, big-room rhythm. It lands best when you keep the order tight—hanger steak frites plus one starter—so timing stays sharp even when the neighborhood energy spikes.
Must-Try Dishes:
8oz Hanger Steak Frites, French Onion Soup, Chargrilled Oysters
What Makes it Special: Steak-and-oysters tavern built for game-day crowds.
8.3
A Southport corridor standby with jumbo wings that eat like a main, not a snack—ideal when you want real wing volume with bar energy. Order one or two flavors, add one basket side, and stop before the menu turns into a buffet.
Must-Try Dishes:
Jumbo Wings, Buffalo Wings, Garlic Parmesan Wings
What Makes it Special: Jumbo wings with real heft and strong sauce coverage.
8.2
A Wrigleyville BBQ room that’s best when you order for range instead of piling onto one heavy item. The move is a platter strategy—brisket plus ribs—so you get the best signal from the pit without overcommitting to sides.
Must-Try Dishes:
Taste of the Daddy, Baby Back Ribs, Mac Daddy
What Makes it Special: A high-traffic BBQ spot that rewards ordering a brisket-and-ribs spread.
Worthy Picks
7.8
A low-key Wrigleyville bar where the wings are the only reason to overthink the menu. Order wings in one flavor (or split two for a bigger group), keep expectations in the classic bar-food lane, and treat it as a pre- or post-game move.
Must-Try Dishes:
10 Wings (Hot), 20 Wings (Medium), Wings (Tang-Z-Q)
What Makes it Special: Straight-to-the-point wings focus in a classic bar setting.
7.8
A big-room, high-volume tavern that works when you want a predictable happy hour near Wrigley and you’re ordering for a group. It’s strongest with shareables that don’t require finesse—nachos, sliders, and something crunchy—so the kitchen can stay consistent during rush.
Must-Try Dishes:
Homerun Nachos, Beef Tenderloin Sliders, Shrimp Tempura
What Makes it Special: Large-format Wrigleyville bar setup optimized for groups and shareables.
7.8
Vibes:
Rooftop Views Revelry
Birthday & Celebration Central
Group Dining Gatherings
Sports Bar Central
An all-inclusive Wrigley rooftop experience where the view is the point and the food is designed to keep you fed between innings. Expect catered, crowd-friendly classics, solid staff pacing, and a setup that works best for celebrations and group outings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Italian beef, Cheeseburgers, Hot dogs
What Makes it Special: All-inclusive rooftop seating with direct Wrigley sightlines.
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.
7.6
A classic Wrigleyville tap-and-grill that plays best as a simple, satisfying burger stop when you want a casual bar meal near the stadium. Keep it basic—burger, fries, and a drink—so you get the strongest version of what the kitchen does consistently in a high-traffic neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheeseburger, Bacon cheeseburger, Fries
What Makes it Special: Straightforward bar-grill burgers in the heart of Wrigleyville.
7.6
A newer neighborhood tavern that aims for scratch-made comfort food with a clean, modern sports-bar setup. It works best as a casual group hang—order one pizza or sandwich lane, add one fried shareable, and keep expectations in the bar-food zone. The room is built for watching games without feeling stuck in a dive.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tavern-style pizza, Fried chicken sandwich, Wings
What Makes it Special: Modern neighborhood sports bar with a comfort-food core.