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Theory
Lounge and Sports Bar$$$$
Near North Side, Chicago
Has a stamp of approval from Time Out Chicago and Crain's Chicago Business
"One of my favorite bars in River North."(2 Tips)
"Try the crab dip and the nacho bites to start!"(2 Tips)
"Hawkeye bar, fun to run into fellow alum to the..."(2 Tips)
"Trivia on Tuesday night"(3 Tips)
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Average. Average food, average prices. But they tots are phenomenal.
Heather NelsonJune 22, 2013Don't order lettuce wraps if you are drunk. They are good, but just don't.
Brian SingletonOctober 15, 2011My experience here was horrible. Bunch of "reserved" tables with no one actually sitting there. The idiot hostesses had no explanation. Never going back.
Eli GratzMarch 20, 2011$5 cover for dudes on Saturdays is lame. The food kinda sucks too...just saying
Vianey CastilloOctober 18, 2011Not all that. Service was bad and food was ok but overpriced for the quality.
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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...
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
(312) 644-0004
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Every band that's here is awesome. Always great covers, great music, and most important, strong drinks."
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