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Theory

Lounge and Sports Bar$$$$

Near North Side, Chicago

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Theory

7.0^/10

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Ranked #6 for bar food in Near North Side
The folks at Time Out Chicago and Crain's Chicago Business like this place. Would you agree?
"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)
"Wednesday: $3 drafts, $5 Jame-o shots, $2 sliders (min 3)"(3 Tips)

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Cindy O'KeefeNovember 29, 2013
Go HAWKS!! Beat Nebraska!
Kristina BeeOctober 1, 2010
Wednesday: $3 drafts, $5 Jame-o shots, $2 sliders (min 3)
Shanna QueJune 2, 2011
Looking for a refreshing summer cocktail? Get the Angry Nerd!
Amol KJune 8, 2015
It's possible for music to be too loud.
Zach Solomon-BeloinDecember 4, 2014
Go Pats!!!
Kerry DAugust 9, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Trivia night
Jessie ClapperJanuary 7, 2011
The short rib tamales are delicious.
Liz LaBodaAugust 11, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Best spot to watch sports in the city.
NikkiNicole PJuly 15, 2010
Ask the bartender for a peach long island!!! DELISH!
Angel GarciaMarch 23, 2010
Been here 5+ times
The back room can be reserved for parties! Good times.
Todor KrecuMarch 3, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Wednesday specials are $2 sliders and $3 drafts Read more
Ben JoemanOctober 28, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Average. Average food, average prices. But they tots are phenomenal.
Tom Besore (Realtor)August 24, 2010
Get the ribs, .... they're terrific!
Michael SpeierJanuary 24, 2012
The best burger!!!
Drake BurrellOctober 30, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Try the pork chop.
Heather NelsonJune 22, 2013
Don't order lettuce wraps if you are drunk. They are good, but just don't.
Darrell DixonJuly 19, 2010
Best steak nachos in Chicago.... Period
Brian SingletonOctober 15, 2011
My experience here was horrible. Bunch of "reserved" tables with no one actually sitting there. The idiot hostesses had no explanation. Never going back.
Brian KNovember 5, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Know Joel.
Eli GratzMarch 20, 2011
$5 cover for dudes on Saturdays is lame. The food kinda sucks too...just saying
Vianey CastilloOctober 18, 2011
Not all that. Service was bad and food was ok but overpriced for the quality.