Does anyone know of any bars in Chicago that show all the MU basketball games?
Schoolyard on Southport Ave. shows all the games and usually has a good crowd. It can be tough to find a table if you don't show up really early for Saturday games.
Four Shadows bar on Diversey and Ashland show the games too, smaller crowd than schoolyard.
I believe Finley Dunnes on Lincoln Ave show the games too, but I am not positive on that.
Quote from: Warrior97 on October 30, 2009, 03:10:44 PM
Schoolyard on Southport Ave. shows all the games and usually has a good crowd. It can be tough to find a table if you don't show up really early for Saturday games.
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Thanks for the feedback, I'll have to go to the schoolyard
Four Shadows painted a big MU sign on the building last year that you can see heading south on Ashland. Got to give it up to them for that.
Finley Dunne's on Lincoln, just south of Addison. Has all the games and tolerable food.
I like Schoolyard - nice bar, good crowd.
new bar opened this summer....Halsted Harp...has MU ties. 2138 N. Halsted, in Lincoln Park.
There is also Cortland's Garage in Bucktown for all of those who aren't looking to trek over to Lakeview; it is a bit tucked away, but it is right by the highway (90/94) and a METRA stop. The closest main intersection is Ashland and Armitage, and the bar is just a block south and west from that intersection.
I was there during last season and saw that they were flying the MU flag, so I inquired about games and they were just getting starting to figure out what they wanted to do for the games. I recently checked back with them and they will be playing all games with sound and they said they will be offering some drink specials on top of their standard food deals (excellent bar food by the way; burger was rated 10 top in the city). From what I hear the owner's sister is an MU Alum.
It might be a nice alternative to the very crowded Schoolyard.
Murphy's Bleachers shows a lot of the games and is owned / run by an MU alum.
The Southsiders go to a sports bar owned and run by a 2001 MU grad. 2 or 3 of the bartenders went there between 1996-2003... Dingers (10638 S. Western Ave).
Quote from: Warrior97 on October 30, 2009, 03:10:44 PM
Schoolyard on Southport Ave. shows all the games and usually has a good crowd. It can be tough to find a table if you don't show up really early for Saturday games.
If you live on the N.Side, The Schoolyard is definitely the place to go for games... The manager is a friend who graduated from MU in 2001 and hired a bunch of others who graduated from there. I like the MU anthem that's played during TV timeouts, the cheap 32 oz drafts... but the Mad Dog 20/20 that's served in a brown paper bag pushes it over the top. The only caveat is that you should try to pay in cash instead of running a tab... that is unless you want to pay for drinks you didn't order.
McDunna's - 1505 W Fullerton Ave (just east of Ashland, on Fullerton)
Are there MU bars in the burbs? I moved from lakeview and now watch games at home? :( I would rather drink mad dog among friends.
Since this thread has remained relatively popular maybe a couple of you guys would like to update the MU friendly Chicago(land) Bars portion of the Wiki?
http://wiki.muscoop.com/doku.php/bars/chicago_il
have to mention Will's Northwoods Inn on Racine in Lakeview. Even had the MU bball schedule printed on plastic drink cups last year.
Quote from: augoman on November 04, 2009, 06:29:17 PM
have to mention Will's Northwoods Inn on Racine in Lakeview. Even had the MU bball schedule printed on plastic drink cups last year.
Great bar but lots of rodents running around there. But they have Leinies Original on tap.
Quote from: Chili on November 04, 2009, 06:54:23 PM
Great bar but lots of rodents running around there. But they have Leinies Original on tap.
I've always wanted to watch an MU-UW game at Schoolyard, then race over a few blocks to Redmonds or Waterhouse and start flaunting the blue and gold. ;D
Quote from: TomW1365 on November 04, 2009, 01:59:50 PM
The Schoolyard is definitely the place to go for games
IWatching games there makes you feel like you are back in the 414.
Quote from: Chili on November 04, 2009, 06:54:23 PM
Great bar but lots of rodents running around there. But they have Leinies Original on tap.
Agreed. I used to live at Lincoln and Diversey and would go to Wills a fair amount. I actually got annoyed at their display of MU items because it was far outnumbered by the obnoxious amount of UW memorabilia. I got the impression they were trying to cater to all Wisconsin residents.
I stick to Schoolyard for sure. Really fun atmosphere and love the yellow cups that now litter my cabinets.
I wasn't aware that Halligan used to be a MU supporter of sorts. I go there quite frequently and don't recall seeing any sort of Marquette stuff still there.
Quote from: JWags85 on November 05, 2009, 10:47:39 AM
I wasn't aware that Halligan used to be a MU supporter of sorts. I go there quite frequently and don't recall seeing any sort of Marquette stuff still there.
Halligan's is more of a Notre Dame bar... I believe they have one MU flag there and alumni hang out there, but I wouldn't consider it an MU bar. However, during the Final Four run, alot of MU alumni hung out there for the games as an alternative to Schoolyard.
McDunna's (Fullerton and Greenview) is a great place to watch MU games. By the end of the game, you'll be staggering out of there for cheap. I love day-drinking.
Quote from: jayswia on November 04, 2009, 02:52:31 PM
Are there MU bars in the burbs? I moved from lakeview and now watch games at home? :( I would rather drink mad dog among friends.
Which burbs? i know lake county
Quote from: jaybilaswho? on November 05, 2009, 09:42:28 AM
IWatching games there makes you feel like you are back in the 414.
I would agree, I was there for the Missouri game and despite the outcome, it was alot of fun. Fantastic crowd. Everyone was hanging on every second and they also gave out free cans of Lite at the end.
I go to Schoolyard a bunch and the crowd is decent for most games. But if you don't mind sacrificing a seat for a good environment, its a fun place to watch the big games (ND, WI, tourney, etc).
Feature's Bar in downtown Naperland generally will be showing MU games and I think there is an MU connection with the ownership.