If you’re a Chicago expat, chances are you’re feeling homesick right about now. Maybe you’re craving deep-dish pizza or Goose Island brews on tap. Perhaps you’re even missing the madness that is Wrigleyville. The only explanation? The Cubs.
But we’re here to help. We mapped out cities across the country and scoured the interwebs for bars that welcome Cubs fans with open arms. Plus, most of them serve up food and drink specials that will make you feel right at home. Bring on the Chicago-style dogs and deep-dish pizza; we’ve got a series to win!
AUSTIN, TEXAS
The Thirsty Nickel
325 E. 6th St. 512-473-8891
Go for the $12 buckets of beer or $3 red or blue jello shots. The bar also serves a variety of Goose Island beers. Be sure to show up early—managers say the bar sometimes reaches capacity an hour before the game begins.
CHARLOTTE, N.C.
Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse
330 N. Tryon St. 980-939-1166
Cubs fans flock to this bar and restaurant for the massive beer selection (150 taps and counting), tasty food and 160 TVs. They’ll be showing Cubs games with sound and slinging Goose Island brews all week. Plus, enjoy Vienna beef hot dogs, cheesesteaks, wings and New York-style slices (sorry, no deep-dish pies here). If you’re hoping to meet native Chicagoans and reminisce together, check out the Charlotte Area Chicago Cubs Fans Meetup group.
DENVER, COLO.
Denver Deep Dish
1200 W. 38th Ave. 720-619-3337
Eat your feelings in good company at this Chicago-style pizzeria, which will play the series on seven TVs with sound. Munch on deep-dish ‘za, Chicago hot dogs ($4) and Italian beef sandwiches ($9) while sipping Goose Island brews from three taps. Find more at denverdeepdish.com.
HOUSTON
Beer Market Co.
920 Studemont St. 713-426-9035
A few Houston Cubbie fans have made this their Meetup location for the season. Find daily specials at beermarketco.com.
INDIANAPOLIS
Coaches Tavern
28 S. Pennsylvania St. 317-917-1191
Cubs fans have a lot of choices in Indianapolis, but this downtown spot offers rotating daily drink specials and the kind of food you crave on game day, such as buffalo chicken dip ($8.95), quesadillas ($4.95-$8.95) and 12 burger options ($8.95-$13.95). Find more at coachestavern.com.
LOS ANGELES
Tinhorn Flats Saloon & Grill
2623 W. Magnolia Blvd. 818-567-2470
This Chicago sports bar in Burbank offers varying daily specials, including three tacos for $5, $3.50 Coronas and $5–$8 margaritas on Tuesdays. Find more at tinhornflatsburbank.com.
NASHVILLE, TENN.
The Red Door Saloon
1816 Division St. 615-320-6525
1010 Forrest Ave. 615-226-7660
If you’ve relocated to the Music City, stop by both bar locations—Midtown and East Nashville—where the games are aired with sound. Though the specials change daily, Chicago-style hot dogs are always on the menu (that’s how you’ll find your tribe). Find more at thereddoorsaloon.com.
NEW YORK
Kelly’s Sports Bar
12 Avenue A 212-388-1464
This East Village bar bills itself as the only Cubs bar in New York. There’s always $3 cans of Miller High Life, but daily specials vary. Find more at kellysnyc.com.
PHOENIX
Half Moon Windy City Sports Grill
2121 E. Highland Ave. 602-977-2700
On game day, this bar by Chicago-born owners offers $3 Cubs shots, a blue or red concoction made up that day, and daily specials (halfmoonsportsgrill.com). Plus, chow down on Eli’s cheesecake, Vienna beef hot dogs and Chicago-style cracker crust pizza.
SAN DIEGO
Players Sports Bar
13437 Community Road Poway, Calif. 858-842-4351
Grab a $5 Goose Island beer or a Vienna beef hot dog ($5.95) at this Poway bar hosting meetups for Cubs fans. Find more at playerssportsbar.com.
SAN FRANSISCO
The Bar on Dolores
1600 Dolores St. 415-695-1745
Hang out with other Chicago sports fans in the Bay Area bar. RSVP to the Meetup at meetup.com/sfchicagofans
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.Monaghan’s
3243 Pierce St. 415-872-7916
Catch the game at this pub with rotating daily specials and $2 off well drinks and drafts during happy hour until 7 p.m.
SEATTLE
The Iron Bull
2121 N. 45th St. 206-453-3901
Midwesterners will feel right at home at this Chicago-friendly spot. Root for the Cubs while feasting on cheese curds ($8.50) and tater tot nachos ($8.50). Bears fans, you’re welcome here too. Find more at ironbullseattle.com.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Ivy and Coney
1537 Seventh St. NW 202-670-9489
Chicago expats will feel welcome at this small neighborhood bar that serves up a taste of home with Chicago dogs for $1, Old Style beer and Goose Island 312. The bar fills up fast, so you’ll want to arrive early for a seat near one of three TVs airing the series with sound. Fun fact: Rahm Immanuel stopped by while the Cubs played the Pittsburgh Pirates in the wild card game. Find more at ivyandconey.com.
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