Theory

Theory

Lounge and Sports Bar$$$$
Near North Side, Chicago
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Cocktails
Angry Nerd
12.00
Svedka citron, grapefruit, ginger ale, fresh squeezed lime, grapefruit rind
Feeling Frisky
12.00
Bombay sapphire, ginger beer, lemonade, with strawberry puree
Emotional Oranges
14.00
1800 silver tequila, orange juice, red bull yellow edition (tropical) , lime juice
Belichick Bloody Mary
16.00
Tito's bloody mary topped with a beef stick, cheese cubes, and pepperoncini
Big Pink
24.00
Titos, lemonade, cranberry, topped with a berry lacroix; served in 32 oz chalice
Martinis Mule
13.00
An ode to iowa city! Stoli blueberi, lemonade, ginger beer, fresh squeezed lime
Cucumber Cooler
13.00
Prairie organic cucumber vodka, triple sec, simple syrup, cranberry
Smoked Paloma
12.00
Mezcal tequila, grapefruit juice, splash of squirt and a lime
Black and Gold Mimosa
12.00
Mionetto prosecco, pineapple juice, blackberries
Wine
Bollini, Sauvignon Blanc (House White)
10.00
Ruffino, Pinot Grigio
12.00
Kim Crawford, Sauvignon Blanc
14.00
Ferrari Carano, Chardonnay
13.00
The Seeker, Pinot Noir (House Red)
10.00
Joel Gott, Cabernet Sauvignon
13.00
Whispering Angel, Rosé
13.00
Brancott, Sauvignon Blanc
12.00
Cakebread, Chardonnay
80.00
Tom Gore, Chardonnay
12.00
Meomi, Pinot Noir
12.00
Cakebread, Cabernet Sauvignon
145.00
Bubbles
Mionetto Prosecco Splits
11.00
Vueve Clicquot, Rosé
125.00
Veuve Clicquot
110.00
Spirits
rocks/neat $3
Whiskey/bourbon
4 Roses Single Barrel
Buffalo Trace
Bulleit
Eh Taylor
Jack Daniels
Knob Creek
Russell's 10 Yr
Weller Bowman Brothers
Woodford Reserve
Basil Hayden
Buffalo Trace Kosher Wheat
Crown
High West American Prairie
Jameson
Makers
Suntory Toki
Whistle Pig
Rye
Buffalo Trace Kosher
High West Double
Bulleit
Sazerac
Rum
Bacardi
Captain
Myer's Dark
Bacardi Limon
Malibu
Vodka
Effen Black Cherry
Ketel
Stoli Bluebery
Svedka
Svedka Vanilla
Grey Goose
Organic Prairie Cucumber
Stoli Razberi
Svedka Citron
Titos
Tequila
1800
Casamigos Blanco
Don Julio Blanco
Don Julio 1942
1800 Anejo
Casamigos Reposado
Don Julio Reposado
Patron Silver
Gin
Bombay Sapphire
Hendricks
Ch
Tanqueray
Bottles + Cans
Ace Pineapple Cider (Gluten Free Hard Cider)
7.00
Angry Orchard Crisp Apple (Hard Cider)
7.00
Bud Light
6.00
Budweiser Zero (Non-Alcoholic)
6.00
Corona/corona Light (Pale Lager)
7.00
Half Acre Bodem (Ipa)
8.00
Magners Cider (Irish Cider)
7.00
Miller High Life
6.00
Modelo Especial (Lager)
7.00
Pbr (Lager)
4.00
Alarmist Brewing Le Jus (Hazy Ipa)
8.00
Busch Light (Tall Boy)
4.00
Budweiser
6.00
Coors Light
6.00
Golden Road Tart Mango Cart (Mango Wheat Ale)
7.00
Heineken (Lager)
7.00
Michelob Ultra (Lager)
6.00
Miller Lite
6.00
Noonwhistle Fuzzy Smack (Peach Sour Ale)
8.00
Drafts
3 Floyd's Gumballhead (Hoppy Wheat Ale)
7.00
Allagash White (Belgium Style Wheat Beer)
8.00
Bud Light
6.00
Coors Light
6.00
Goose Island 312 (Urban Wheat Ale)
6.00
Kona Big Wave (Lager)
6.00
Maplewood Juice Pants (Hazy Ipa)
8.00
Stella (Lager)
7.00
3 Floyd's Zombie Dust (Ipa)
8.00
Bells Two Hearted (American Ipa)
7.00
Blue Moon (Belgium Style Wheat Beer)
6.00
Guinness (Stout)
7.00
Half Acre Daisy Cutter (Pale Ale)
7.00
Maplewood Son of Juice (Ipa)
8.00
Miller Lite
6.00
Maplewood Juice Jorts (Pale Ale)
8.00
While supplies last
Seltzers
White Claw
8.00
Mango, grapefruit, raspberry, black cherry, watermelon
Loverboy
8.00
Orange chai , lemon iced tea, hibiscus pomegranate, white tea peach
Appetizers
Chips + Queso
12.00
Hummus
12.00
With veggies + pita
Pretzel Sticks
14.00
Served with queso
Totchos
11.00
Tater tots, jalapeno, pico de gallo, queso
Chips + Homemade Guac
13.00
Say Cheese!
12.00
Mac + cheese wedges + mozzarella sticks, served with ranch
Nacho Bites
12.00
Indidvidual homemade tortilla chips, black beans, homemade guac, pico de gallo, chihuahua, sour cream
Taquitos
15.00
Smoked chicken, cheddar, mozzarella, pico de gallo, beans, sour cream, guacemole
Sliders
3 for $16
Buffalo Chicken
Breaded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch or bleu cheese, brioche bun
Bbq Chicken
Smoked chicken, bbq, slaw
Cheeseburger
American, brioche bun
Mains
Served with a choice of tots, or fries. substitute any side $2
Carne Asada
17.00
Grilled skirt steak, pepper jack, guacamole, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli, brioche bun
Mask Melter
15.00
Cajun grilled chicken, grilled jalapeño, avocado, pepper jack cheese, romaine, brioche bun
Turkey Wrap
14.00
House-smoked turkey, avocado, bacon, cheddar, tomato, romaine, honey mustard, wheat wrap
Theory Burger
16.00
Two flattop patties, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, brioche bun
Blackened Shrimp Blt
16.00
Grilled shrimp, bacon, lettuce, tomato, roasted red pepper, chipotle aioli, sourdough
Side Dishes
Tots
4.00
Sweet Potato Fries
5.00
Fries
4.00
Broccolli
4.00
Flatbreads
Mac + Cheese
16.00
Trust us, you'll love it!
Broccoli Cheddar
16.00
Broccoli, garlic, crushed red pepper, cheddar, queso, feta
Mac & Cheese Bowl
11.00
Burrito
12.00
Black beans, rice, pico de gallo, grilled jalapeno, avocado, pepper jack cheese, side of refried beans
Walking Taco
10.00
Choice of grilled chicken or beef, nacho cheese, doritos, romaine, tomato, red salsa, shredded cheese, sour cream
Bbq Chicken
16.00
Smoked chicken, carmelized onions, bbq sauce, cheddar, mozzarella
Avocado Toast
13.00
Two poached eggs, sourdough, avocado, feta, dried cranberries, served with quinoa hash
Rice Bowl
14.00
Choice of white or brown rice, general tso's sauce, carrot, broccoli, mushroom, pepper, onion, chili flake, garlic
Street Tacos (3)
16.00
Marinated skirt steak, onion, cilantro, served with side of refried beans and rice
Grilled Cheese
14.00
Bacon, avocado, tomato, onion, cheddar, american, pepper jack, served with tomato soup
Salads
make any salad a wrap
Southwest
15.00
Romaine, house-smoked pulled chicken, roasted corn, black beans, avocado, tortilla strips, pico de gallo, salsa ranch dressing
Seafood Cobb
16.00
Shrimp salad, romaine, bacon, avocado, roasted corn, cucumber, tomato, egg
Grilled Chicken Caesar
14.00
Romaine, grilled chicken, hardboiled egg, parmesan, croutons, caesar dressing
Buffalo Chicken Salad
14.00
Breaded chicken, buffalo, onion, tomato, celery, carrot, romaine, ranch
From the Fryer
choice of sauces: buffalo , BBQ , general tso, kill bill ,garlic parm, honey BBQ, honey sriracha, lemon pepper
Chicken Tenders
15.00
Fries or tots included
Wings
16.00
Boneless Wings
12.00
Shrimp
16.00
Suggested with kill bill sauce
Soups
Tomato
4.00
Yummy Desserts
Cookie Skillet
9.00
Nutella Poppers
9.00
Brunch Favorites
Breakfast Tostada
12.00
Fried tortilla, black beans, onion, tomato, salsa verde, cheddar, feta, eggs any style
French Toast
12.00
Thick cut brioche, dipped in home-made batter and grilled, topped with powdered cinnamon sugar, butter, syrup
Chilaquiles
12.00
Corn tortilla, salsa verde, mozzarella, pepper jack, eggs any style
Breakfast Flatbread
16.00
Scrambled eggs, peppers, onion, broccoli, queso, cheddar, mozzarella
Eggs + More
Served with a side of quinoa hash
The Classic
12.00
2 eggs any style, served with bacon and white toast
Avocado Toast
13.00
2 poached eggs, sourdough, avocado, feta, dried cranberries
Blake's Burrito
14.00
Eggs, quinoa hash, broccoli, pico de gallo, cheddar cheese, queso
Eggs Sandwich
14.00
2 eggs scrambled, cheddar, bacon, avocado on brioche
Amelia's Skillet
15.00
Omelette with tomato, broccoli, cheddar, avocado, white toast
Breakfast Sliders (2)
13.00
Fried chicken, eggs, cheddar cheese, brioche bun
Mini Pancakes
Mini Pancakes
10.00
Housemade batter with chocolate chips; fresh fruit available upon request
Thirsty? Drink + More
Coffee
3.00
Hexe rotation selection
Orange Juice
3.00
The Belichick Bloody Mary
16.00
Tito's bloody mary, beef stick, cheese cubes, and peperoncino
Aperol Spritz
12.00
Hexe Cold Brew Cans
4.00
Black and Gold Mimosa
12.00
Champagne, pineapple juice, and blackberries
Breakfast of Champions
10.00
Jameson, butterscotch schnapps, oj
Shots
$10
Warhead
Jager, watermelon pucker, sour
White Gummy Bear
Stoli razz, peach schnapps, sour, sprite
Baby Guiness
Patron xo, irish cream
Turtle Shit
Frangelico, malibu, irish cream
Breakfast Shot
Jameson, butterscotch schnapps, oj
Peanut Butter Jelly
Chambord, skrewball
Apple Jack
Jack honey, apple pucker
Scooby Snack
Malibu, melon pucker, pineapple juice
Green Tea
Jameson, peach schnapps, sour
Liquid Marijuana
Captain, sweet n sour, blue curacao, melon liquer
Root Beer Float
Vanilla vodka, root beer pucker, cream
Washington Apple
Jack, apple pucker, cranberry
Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Fireball, rumchata
Bottle Service
The Champagne of Beers
45.00
Bucket of highlife (12)
Bucket of Fun
65.00
5 domestic bottles + 375ml bottle of don julio
Bucket of Bubbles
45.00
Bucket of mionetto splits (5)
Basics
350.00
1 bottle of titos + 1 bottle of vueve clicquot
Champagne & Rose
Veuve Clicquot "Yellow Label" Brut
175.00
Whispering Angel Rosé
52.00
Vueve Clicquot, Rosé
175.00
Wine
Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay
165.00
Whispering Angel (1.75)
115.00
Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauv
175.00
Tequila
Casamigos Anejo
300.00
Casamigos Mezcal
300.00
Don Julio Reposado
350.00
Casamigos Blanco
300.00
Don Julio Blanco
300.00
Patro Silver
275.00
Vodka
Grey Goose
300.00
Tito's
250.00
Ketel One
275.00
Gin
Bombay Sapphire
275.00
Hendrick's
300.00
Rum
Appleton Estate
250.00
Bacardi
225.00
Whiskey/scotch
Crown Royal
300.00
Jameson
225.00
Jack Daniels
275.00
Maker's Mark
325.00
Thursday 10/28
30 Bucket & Bucket
5 beers, 15 boneless wings;5pm-8pm
10 Egg Sandwich
25 Bottomless Mimosas & Bloody's
11am-2pm
8 Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup
Friday 10/29
25 Bottomless Mimosas & Bloody's
11am-2pm
8 Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup
25 Domestic Buckets
Daily
5 Corazon Shots
Daily
10 Egg Sandwich
4 Big Beers
Includes miller lite, coors light, bud light & blue moon; 4pm-7pm
5 Jameson Shots
Daily
Saturday 10/30
Open at 10am; Full Brunch Menu Available
6 Stadium Cups
30 Buckets
Sunday 10/31
Full Brunch Menu Available ; Open at 10am
6 Stadium Cups
30 Buckets
About Our Venue
Theory is an upscale restaurant and lounge located in the heart of Chicago's River North neighborhood—surrounded by posh hotels, shopping centers, and the city's energizing nightlife scene—making it the perfect place for this season's holiday party. The inviting, easily adaptable 3,000 square-foot space features comfortable amenities with a modern and upscale vibe, as well as a private event room for smaller, more intimate gatherings. And the sports fans in your party will have a front row seat to all the action with over 30 televisions throughout the space. If you'd prefer to provide your own entertainment, we offer free use of our in-house audiovisual capabilities. We've also partnered with local florists to provide the option of custom floral arrangements to make your event truly special. The space, paired with our emphasis on great cuisine and exceptional service, can take your holiday get-together above and beyond, while remaining affordable. Our menu features fresh food prepared with high-quality ingredients at accessible prices, and truly caters to all tastes. Whether you're looking to accommodate 20 friends or 225 coworkers for the annual holiday celebration, our offerings can be readily adapted to a range of dining styles—from passed hors d'oeuvres for a cocktail reception, to plated dinners for a sit-down meal. Our chef and private events manager are happy to collaborate with you to customize our space and menu for a holiday party to make it one to remember.
Vip Experience
For up to 35 persons enjoying cocktails, 25 persons for a game, or 12 persons seated for dinner. Perfect for small company gatherings, sporting events, birthday parties, or celebrating any special occasion. From table service on the weekend to corporate lunches during the week, our VIP room is great for any occasion. Known as Chicago's best upscale sports lounge - this space has so many functional uses for any private event.
Middle Area
For up to 75 persons enjoying cocktails or 45 persons seated for dinner. Now if you really want to make the scene, wine and dine the night away with all of your closest friends with this venue option. Ideal for weekday charity events, corporate outings, seated banquet dinners, engagement parties, or simply watching the big game with dozens of fans. Raise the bar even higher with our exclusive bottle service.
Front Area
For up to 25 persons enjoying cocktails or 16 persons seated for dinner. Game days with fellow fans, fantasy football drafts, company meetings, or grabbing drinks after work, we customize to your liking. We feature the best Happy Hour in town. Our intimiate outdoor patio offers more s pace to unwind with up to 16 friends.
Full Venue
For up to 225 persons enjoying cocktails or 80 persons seated for dinner. There is one more option if you're serious about having the night of your life. We offer our entire venue to c ater your needs. That's right. Reserve all of Theory for the ultimate party!
Games + Entertainment for Your Guests
Looking to Provide Your Guests Wiht Fun Entertainment During Your Event?
We can host TRIVIA GAMES consisting of history, pop culture, movie, sports, and other challenging questions, or the host can bring their own. We provide the answer sheets - you bring the creative team names, a friendly dose of competition and any prizes you'd like your winners to walk away with.
Looking for a Game That Requires Less Brain Power But Still Keeps Everyone On Their Toes?
BINGO, the game of chance, is an excellent option for your next party. We handle the number calling while you focus on winning. Hosts are welcome to bring prizes for winners as well.
Passed Plates - One Bites
10 pieces per order
Bruschetta
20.00
With basil-scallion pesto
Pretzel Bites
30.00
Served with queso
Caprese Skewers (10)
20.00
Fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil pesto
Mini Grilled Cheese
35.00
With tomato soup shooters SHARED
Kill Bill Shrimp (20)
45.00
Crispy shrimp tossed in a "bang bang" thai chili sauce or buffalo
Shared Plates
Vegetable Platter
28.00
Chips + Queso
25.00
Mac + Cheese Wedges
30.00
Mini Pretzel Bite Platter
25.00
With queso
Chips + Homemade Guac
25.00
Hummus Plate
22.00
Cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, pita
Mozzarella Sticks
35.00
Salads
$45; serves 10-12
Southwest
Romaine, house-smoked + pulled chicken, corn, black beans, avocado, tortilla strips, pico de gallo, salsa ranch dressing
Chopped Salad
Chopped romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomato, carrot, celery, red onion, bell peppers, corn, macaroni and feta cheese served with your choice of dressing
Chicken Caesar
Romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, shaved parmesan, croutons, caesar dressing
Wing It - Tenders + Wings
served with carrots, celery, ranch or blue cheese
Tenders
40.00
Plain or tossed in sauce of your choice
Wings
22.00
Bonless Wings
30.00
Sauces
Buffalo
Honey Bbq
General Tsao's
Bbq
Kill Bill
Platters
Mac + Cheese
35.00
Our version of the classic
Sliders
45.00
BBQ smoked chicken with cole, slaw, cheeseburger
Flatbreads
25.00
BBQ chicken ,mac n cheese, chicken parmesan
House Smoked Ribs
35.00
In house rub, smoked and topped with bacon
Desserts
Homemade Donuts
12.00
Fruit Platter
35.00
Nutella Poppers
35.00
Drink Packages
pricing based on 3 hours - except where noted; any additional bottles are $5/person if added to any package; does not include shots, martinis, rocks or pitchers
Beer + Wine
$35/person
Domestic Drafts
House Wine (Red + White)
Domestic Bottles
Craft Beer + Wine
$45/person
All Drafts
House Wine (Red + White)
All Domestic, Imports, Cans + Craft Beers
Well
$40/person
Well Liqours
Domestic Bottles
Domestic Drafts
House Wine (Red + White)
Call
$50/person
Call Liqours
Import Bottles
Domestic Drafts
Domestic Bottles
Cans
House Wine (Red + White)
Premium
$55/person
Premium Liquor
All Domestic, Import, + Craft Beers
All Wines By the Glass
All Drafts
All Cans
Brunch - Cocktails
Brunch - Cocktails
30.00
House bloody mary (well vodka only) , house mimosas + coffee
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Theory
9 W Hubbard St (at N State St)
Chicago, IL 60654
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Theory is a sports lounge that prides itself on being better than your typical sports bar when it comes to food, service, and comfort. Theory has a life of i...
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Open until 2:00 AM (Show more)
  • Mon–Wed
    • 11:30 AM–Midnight
  • Thu–Fri
    • 11:30 AM–2:00 AM
  • Sat
    • 11:00 AM–3:00 AM
  • Sun
    • 11:00 AM–2:00 AM
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