Chicago bars for Fri game

[MarquetteDano]

I was thinking of the Old Town Pub.  Does anyone know if they still serve as a Marquette bar?

[Galway Eagle]

I was thinking of the Old Town Pub.  Does anyone know if they still serve as a Marquette bar?

My friends went there once when I was out of town. Said they didn't have sound on. That said they probably would for a sweet 16. Commonwealth and Leavitt inn are both solid options. Here in forest park 3 different bars have been trying to vie for the alumni network around the near west burbs and far west side. Funny that only one of them was interested a month ago.

[JakeBarnes]

Commonwealth and Levitt Inn as Galway said.

Both are good and will have the sound on.

[Skatastrophy]

Yep Commonwealth for me. It's like Murphs for 40 year olds with kids.

[Hards Alumni]

Yep Commonwealth for me. It's like Murphs for 40 year olds with kids.

I checked out their website, and they advertise it as the home for ND Football.

[BrewCity83]

I checked out their website, and they advertise it as the home for ND Football.

Doubt they'll have a conflict this weekend.

[Terry Reasons Jheri Curl]

Marquette fans take over Peggy Kinnanes in Arlington Heights…

[DoctorV]

Marquette fans take over Peggy Kinnanes in Arlington Heights…

Are you asking for it or saying that it actually happens?

[Terry Reasons Jheri Curl]

Actually happens.  Their will be a viewing party of 50-60 plus.

[DoctorV]

That’s nice. I assume sound on?
MU flags? Pom poms?

My sister lives out there and I need a spot for the game on Friday.

I’ve got a wedding on Saturday and I’ll likely be flying out to Dallas on Sunday morning if Marquette wins Friday night.

[Terry Reasons Jheri Curl]

They are not taking dinner reservations and cancelled the band for the evening because of the game.  Safe to say the bar will be taken over and you will not be disappointed.

Don’t take my word for it, email I received today.  Bring your own pon poms and face paint……

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Fellow Warriors!

Let's make Good Friday a GREAT Friday! Let's DANCE some more...the Shaka jump-and-pump, the Kolek euro-step, the Osso-sweet stop-and-pop. Grab your partner. Grab your gear. Grab your MU pride. Let's grab a W and a spot in the Elite 8!!  Boom-Shaka-laka!

Marquette vs NC.St., Friday, 6pm at Peggy Kinnane's

Thanks to Stacey and Tim for cancelling the band. Not taking any dinner reservations. We own the place! Bring the hunger...and your thirst. Spread the word.

Go Shaka! Go Warriors!! WE ARE MARQUETTE!!!

P.S. - Warning... When we Win on Friday, we will play on Easter Sunday at a time to be determined, probably late afternoon. (Hope the Jesuits have a direct line upstairs) Peggy's will be closing at 2pm on Sunday so their hard-working staff can enjoy Easter with their families. Enjoy yours.   
BUT WE'LL BE BACK AT PEGGY'S FOR OUR FINAL FOUR GAME ON SAT, APRIL 6!!

[willie warrior]

I checked out their website, and they advertise it as the home for ND Football.

Man, that alone would be reason to demolish the place

[Uncle Rico]

Man, that alone would be reason to demolish the place

Why?  They have a passionate alumni and fanbase.  Any business run remotely competently would never turn away such business.  This isn’t Mazos Burgers

[DoctorV]

Nice Terry, thanks for sharing.

Let’s try to get all of us in one spot on Friday- Peggy’s seems like a good candidate, since they canceled their band and all

[Skatastrophy]

Why?  They have a passionate alumni and fanbase.  Any business run remotely competently would never turn away such business.  This isn’t Mazos Burgers

It is kinda funny. Commonwealth was packed with only MU fans on Sunday. The TV I was watching had a framed DWade jersey and MU banner on one side of the TV and a ND banner on the other side. Classic and unnerving.

They're a Kansas bar too, which also gets under my skin.

[DoctorV]

Hate to disparage any establishment that pushes Marquette pride, but Peggy’s seems slight in quality TV setup via online search.
Emmett’s seems similar.

I’ve been to commonwealth, I think, and it was decent but not great.

I’ll just go wherever the bigger Marquette crowd it, and it sounds like Peggy’s is being aggressive with it.

A place like Davidsons in Homer Glen has a much nicer setup though

[Terry Reasons Jheri Curl]

I’ve been to Peggy’s and there are a ton of alums from 70s and 80s, and the environment is awesome.  I guarantee it will be a great crowd.  If you feel you don’t have a good view, there are plenty of other bars around the area to watch. 

Above all enjoy the game.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Official game watching sites for all states and assorted other gegraphies.  For Chicago it’s Commonwealth, Gideon Welles, Peggy’s, Grandpa’s in Glenview and O’Sullivan’s. Milwaukee area has a bunch of sites.

https://alumni.marquette.edu/2024-mens-ncaa-tournament-game-watching-sites

[Galway Eagle]

Official game watching sites for all states and assorted other gegraphies.  For Chicago it’s Commonwealth, Gideon Welles, Peggy’s, Grandpa’s in Glenview and O’Sullivan’s. Milwaukee area has a bunch of sites.

https://alumni.marquette.edu/2024-mens-ncaa-tournament-game-watching-sites

Love O'Sullivans but the TV issue during the watch party I hosted turned me off to them.

Old School in Forest Park also doing an unofficial one

https://www.facebook.com/share/ji7WDo22AiyQwVPS/?mibextid=Cx5MWH

[Dr. Blackheart]

Love O'Sullivans but the TV issue during the watch party I hosted turned me off to them.

Old School in Forest Park also doing an unofficial one

https://www.facebook.com/share/ji7WDo22AiyQwVPS/?mibextid=Cx5MWH

Too bad Mugsy’s didn’t work.   

[JakeBarnes]

It is kinda funny. Commonwealth was packed with only MU fans on Sunday. The TV I was watching had a framed DWade jersey and MU banner on one side of the TV and a ND banner on the other side. Classic and unnerving.

They're a Kansas bar too, which also gets under my skin.

That's pretty new too. But hey, it still works.

Glad to be there with another scooper on Sunday, even if a different part of the bar.

Sounded like some Colorsdo fans were near you

[GoldenEaglesFlyHigh]

While known as a UW bar, Will's Northwoods Inn embraces all things Wisconsin and has always been a big Marquette bar. I have been there for many games. Tons of TVs, sound on and curds aplenty.

[Galway Eagle]

Too bad Mugsy’s didn’t work.   

Yeah that was next in line behind Shortstops.

While known as a UW bar, Will's Northwoods Inn embraces all things Wisconsin and has always been a big Marquette bar. I have been there for many games. Tons of TVs, sound on and curds aplenty.

Seconded, they don't advertise it but they'll support MU. Not a great place to go for the MU vs WI game though

[Hallmarq]

Seconded, they don't advertise it but they'll support MU. Not a great place to go for the MU vs WI game though
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They used to set us up in the back room even for MU-UW, but yes, wasnt an ideal place depending on outcome. But the cheese curds are pretty good for Chicago, and is a solid option overall.

[swoopem]

Confirmed, Will’s supports MU. I lived down the street for 4 years and it was my go to bar. Great burgers and the Willy cheesesteak is awesome