Know the time difference between England and Chicago like the back of your hand? Could never complete Sober January because the January transfer window is just too stressful? Up at the crack of dawn just to watch your team concede 3 goals before 7 a.m.?
If any of these statements apply to you, these bars are a must-hit for all of your Premier League and international soccer needs. Chicago might be more of a football town than fútbol town, but have no fear: You can find your club’s supporters if you know where to look.
Photo via instagram / graystone tavern
3441 N Sheffield Ave - Wrigleyville
For your Stamford Bridge away from Stamford bridge, look no further than Wrigleyville’s Graystone Tavern. Open 30 minutes before all Chelsea matches (no matter how early), Graystone offers great match day specials. If yellow and black is more your style, they also show all Borussia Dortmund and Columbus Crew matches.
photo via facebook / the globe pub
1934 W. Irving Park Road - North Center
If you’re a Gooner hoping that Arteta and Arsenal will one day recapture the magic of the Invincibles, you need to head to the Globe. Red and white takes over on match days, but smaller bands of Aston Villa and Crystal Palace fans can be found there as well.
photo via tottenham hotspur
5062 N Lincoln Ave - Lincoln Square
Come on you Spurs! Celebrate (or, more likely, commiserate) Tottenham at The Atlantic Bar & Grill. There is no shortage of bottles to numb the pain when Spurs inevitably bottle it once again.
photo via fadó irish pub
100 W Grand Ave - River North
There’s no better place to cheer on United (or Yanited) than Fado. With classic Irish fare (and pints), you’ll be well off no matter how the Red Devils are performing. Man U might be the main group of supporters that call Fado home, but they also air most other occurrences of 22 guys running around the pitch.
photo via instagram / Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro
3905 N Lincoln Ave - North Center
This Irish pub opens its doors to a different group of red-clad supporters - Liverpool fans have Mrs. Murphy to thank for all of their Reds’ needs being satisfied. (Rugby fans can also catch all the 6 Nations matches here).
photo via instagram / AJ Hudson's
3801 N Ashland Ave - Lake View
Listed as the official bar for six Premier League clubs (Everton, Liverpool, Man City, Newcastle, West Ham & Watford), AJ Hudson’s takes care of everybody with their packed sports calendar showing every Prem match along with a healthy mix of Spanish, German, Italian, French and English Championship matches.
photo via yelp
1935 W Chicago Ave - West Town/Ukrainian Village
As the self-proclaimed “Home of International Soccer” in Chicago, Cleo’s shows matches from all of the top international leagues and tournaments. For the MLS fans out there, they also are an official Chicago Fire bar.
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