Football season is finally here, and for many renters that means Saturdays and Sundays spent sporting their fan gear and cheering on their team. But, how do renters experiencing their first football season (like me) know where to go when they get tired of watching the games on their tiny apartment TV?
Well, don’t worry newbies, I have created a list of some of the top college teams supported in the Chi with a list of bars that fly their colors. Just be sure you don’t wander into the wrong bar on game day. (Sorry Duffy’s. I promise it won’t happen again.)
Top College Teams:
- University of Illinois: Durkin’s Tavern, The Yard, Sedgwick’s Bar & Grill, Schoolyard Tavern & Grill
- Michigan State University: McFadden’s Restaurant and Saloon, O’Malley’s West, The Stretch Bar & Grill, Hi-Tops
- University of Wisconsin: Mahoney’s Pub & Grille, Redmond’s, Goodbar, Temple Bar
- Notre Dame: Blarney Stone, Halligan Bar, Wrightwood Tap, The Irish Oak
- Ohio State University: McGee’s Tavern & Grille, Casey Moran’s, Mickey’s, O’Donovan’s
- University of Iowa: John Barleycorn, Merkle’s Bar & Grill, Raven’s, Witts, Crossroads Public House
- University of Michigan: Rockit Bar & Grill, Duffy’s Tavern and Grill, Mad River Bar & Grille
- Purdue University: Waterhouse Tavern & Grill, Lincoln Station, Clybar and Grille, Fireplace Inn
- University of Kansas: Lotties Pub, Kincade’s, Pitchfork Food & Saloon, Junior’s Sports Lounge
- Indiana University: Joe’s Bar, Sluggers Sports Bar & Dueling Pianos, Kirkwood Bar & Grill
- University of Nebraska: Rockwood Place, Bird’s Nest, Beckett’s Public House
- Ohio University: (Ok, so OU isn’t one of the top schools, but I can’t leave my alma mater off the list.) State Restaurant and Cafe, Racine Plumbing Bar & Grill, Wellington’s Tavern
Of course, this only a small list, so feel free to add your own or head to Metromix.com or Chicago Bar Project for a few great lists of bars and their team associations. Happy watching football fans, and remember to watch out for those bets. (After all, no one wants to explain to their landlord that they can’t pay rent because they bet too much on the big game.) Where do you head to support your team on game day?
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