Joe's on Weed Street

Team-specific bars dot Chicago, but Joe's is welcoming to fans of all teams. Expect crowds on big game days, including Saturdays, when several Big 10 college alumni groups gather to watch their teams play. Huge flat-screen TVs line the walls of this cavernous bar, and some type of drink special is offered every night. The area around Joe's buzzes with shoppers, theater-goers, diners and partiers. Even if you go on a non-game day, or show up after the game is over, Joe's excellent live music lineup keeps the mood festive. Parking is a challenge by Joe's, so be prepared to pay at least $10 to park, or consider taking the Red Line L train, which is just a few blocks away.