Theory

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...

7 / 10
314
ratings
  • Phone

    (312) 644-0004

  • Website

    theorychicago.com

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  • Type

    Lounge

Address

9 W Hubbard St (at N State St) Chicago , IL 60654 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Free
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 71


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Matthew Taub

Great private room for parties and a solid place to watch the game. Food is solid especially for a sports bar and the night life there is high end . Owner is a great guy.

Julie Zimmerman

A great place that makes you feel at home. We had a group of out of towners and the service and hospitality could not have been any better. Very refreshing, and the food was great. Highly recommended!

Brad Mays

Was here for a charitable event . Great cause, and Theory was very charitable in their contribution to the cause. Will definitely be back for the great food, drinks and atmosphere.

Chicity82

DJ is always phenomenal on Saturdays, throwback and current R&B and Hip Hop . Good Pours and nice staff .

UrbanLux

A step above your standard sports bar ! Great for extended game watching. Rent out the home theatre like private party room . Wings half off on Wednesday and great beer selection .

Nick A. S

Great place, nice staff , good foursquare discount , plenty of screens.... But a sports bar and grill without Comcast Sportsnet, really?!?! I don't want to watch my Bulls games sans Stacey King & N.Funk

Beth Wanless

Their daily specials are super tasty and inexpensive , plus the owner of the bar comes around to thank us for our business every time we are in there (which is a lot).

Time Out Chicago

Save the yelling and arm-waving for the Wrigleyville sports bars ; this newcomer is for the sophisticated sports fan . The stools are cushioned, the music is mixed, and the specialty drinks are potent. Read more

JP Seral

One of my favorite bars in River North . Great food & warm atmosphere.

Amy Cummings

Great bar . The drinks are a bit over-priced in my opinion but it is LGBTQ-friendly.

Gilt City

Locally-brewed beer and upscale pub food live at this River North fave. Rent out the private party room . Order the Parmesan gnocchi . Play Wii. Game on!

Matthew Taub

Solid beer list and great music after 9. Food is fantastic!

Ann S

Small sports bar with good cocktails .

Erik Rowley

Hawkeye bar , fun to run into fellow alum to the greatest college on earth!

Jeff Vargas

Great drinks and food for a night out to watch games.

James Royston

A quality sports bar for grown-ups, really friendly bar manager and good food!

Victoria

Rumor has it Victoria was created to be as good as any Vienna-style beer in the world. This is obviously not true. It was created to be better. Want proof? Just walk up to the bar and order one. Read more

Chinwuba Okafor

I've never been charged cover. Which is great. Small, but I dig it

TNC

Steak nachos , friendly service good beer selection

Winona Y

every Wednesday half price bottle of wine and salad ... perfect for a girls night ...

Bill McNicholas

Try the "Not Your Father's Root Beer "

Christopher

If you want a table on game days, it's best to make a reservation .

Steph McG

Great for Sunday funday- half price wings , $6 bloody marys , $3 bud lights and $16 buckets. Not to mention all the games!

Crain's Chicago Business

Taco a Trois ($8) is a bargain: choice of steak , chicken or grilled veggies in 3 corn tortillas with 4 garnishes like guac and salsa verde . Read more

Bryan Schatz

Hands down, my favorite sports bar in Chicago. Try the crab dip and the nacho bites to start!

ash. anz.

The owner was incredibly accommodating & pleasant. He truly seems to believe in quality customer service.

Jimmy Liddar

Great place for big sports games - they have game audio and can show 16 different sporting events at the same time on there 30 TVs

Jon Chan

Try the Cheeseburger (via @Foodspotting)

Colin Lee

Trivia on Tuesday night

Brent Byington

Best place of its kind in River North.

Carol

Always a fun time with awesome music !

Allison Kaminski

Good for happy hours !

Gregory H.

Just tried the new Cuban sandwich . Very good! With tots and a Strongbow .

Lauren Meek

They try to cram a lot of tables into a small space. They have a back private room. Food is ok, nothing amazing

Mike Johnson

Joel holds this place down with the best staff , music and venue! My top 5 hot spots in Chicago. Read more

@chowbelle

This is a Hawkeye bar with half-off apps on Saturdays! Perfect for game-watches!

Michelle H

mac and cheese to die for. introduce yourself to the manager. he rocks.

Patrick Cary

The best lunch and drink specials in River North!

Andre C.

Fish Taco's Are Awesome here... Especially on Tuesday's when it's on the Daily Special Menu!

Brian Christopher

Bartender is a babe and a half....super nice, too.

Steve Devcich

Best sports bar in river north . Also got some of the best food

Todor Krecu

THURSDAY specials: $2 sliders (minimum 3 per order, $1 extra for crab cake sliders ) Read more

George

I suggest drinking from one of their glasses.

Allison Ward

$5 for burgers and fries on Thursdays.

Melanie V

Wed specials - 1/2 off apps and $5 Effen cocktails !

Michelle H

best place to watch sports . the manager bends over backwards to accomodate

Lou Carulli

Kitchen is NOT open all night

Chad Rogers

Do yourself a favor and get the steak nacho bites .

Zac N

Don't chat when trivia

Jacqueline Streeter

French toast sticks are BOMB!

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