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Theory has a life of its own that matches the pulse of the River North neighborhood. Whether it’s grabbing a bite to eat during your lunch break or a gathering with your friends for weekend brunch, we offer the perfect environment for all occasions. We pride ourselves on superior food, service and comfort, all while providing a great view from every seat in the house.
This upscale sports bar offers an eclectic menu in a slick, loungey space with plentiful plasma TVs.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 9 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: (312) 644-0004
Website: http://www.theorychicago.com/
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Reservations: opentable.com
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Reviews
Keith Willitts
Used Open Table to find a spot to watch the Michigan Football game (Go Blue). They had an open table and told us which TVs that the game on so we were all good. Place was full and lively. No worries about getting food or drinks timely. Food came out 10 minutes after ordering. Music during commercials was a nice touch. Then game sounds when the commercials ended. I can’t wait to go back!
… moreDaniel Smith
Probably the best sports bar I have ever been to! They are open and ready for any and all sports, including early F1 starts!
I had heard about an F1 bar in Chicago and as I was staying nearby I decided to check it out for qualifying. I ended up being the only one there for the start of it, and that gave me the chance to talk to the owner and the staff. They were all super friendly and they all gave me the vibe that it’s a great place to work and love the high energy environment that game day brings. They were gearing up for the Iowa game that day and you could feel the anticipation as the bar began to fill up as qualifying ended.
Came back in for the race on Sunday and it was incredible to be in a place where everyone was locked into an F1 race! The atmosphere here is the best of any sports bar I’ve been to, hands down!
I haven’t even mentioned the food & drink yet. The brunch options are short & sweet. All the classics including eggs, bacon, and baked goods. The Chilaquiles I got on Saturday tasted so fresh. They might actually make their own salsa verde because it was one of the best I’ve ever had.
For the race they had French toast which was phenomenal; homemade batter and caked with cinnamon, every bite was a crunchy & sweet delight!
Onto the drinks. The prices are pretty in line with other bars in the area. Drafts are $7 and house cocktails are $10. They definitely give you your moneys worth with the cocktails and don’t skimp on the liquor.
Overall, absolutely fantastic experience. From the energy of the patrons to the staff, the food, and drinks. Put theory at the top of your list of places to visit in River North and if you’re into F1 and able to get to Chicago for race days, absolutely do not miss out on this! I will be coming back here any time I’m in Chicago and there’s a race on!
… moreI had heard about an F1 bar in Chicago and as I was staying nearby I decided to check it out for qualifying. I ended up being the only one there for the start of it, and that gave me the chance to talk to the owner and the staff. They were all super friendly and they all gave me the vibe that it’s a great place to work and love the high energy environment that game day brings. They were gearing up for the Iowa game that day and you could feel the anticipation as the bar began to fill up as qualifying ended.
Came back in for the race on Sunday and it was incredible to be in a place where everyone was locked into an F1 race! The atmosphere here is the best of any sports bar I’ve been to, hands down!
I haven’t even mentioned the food & drink yet. The brunch options are short & sweet. All the classics including eggs, bacon, and baked goods. The Chilaquiles I got on Saturday tasted so fresh. They might actually make their own salsa verde because it was one of the best I’ve ever had.
For the race they had French toast which was phenomenal; homemade batter and caked with cinnamon, every bite was a crunchy & sweet delight!
Onto the drinks. The prices are pretty in line with other bars in the area. Drafts are $7 and house cocktails are $10. They definitely give you your moneys worth with the cocktails and don’t skimp on the liquor.
Overall, absolutely fantastic experience. From the energy of the patrons to the staff, the food, and drinks. Put theory at the top of your list of places to visit in River North and if you’re into F1 and able to get to Chicago for race days, absolutely do not miss out on this! I will be coming back here any time I’m in Chicago and there’s a race on!
Jason Sinclair
Food is great, bartenders when ask the prices on drinks in the beginning they change them through out the night for a much higher price. That is not right, had to fight and argue in front of my friends that they were wrong and they need to change the price back to the original price they told me in the beginning. They thought i was drunk enough to not remmeber. Check your bills GUYS!!
… moreWilliam Baker
What a fabulous place to watch a sporting event. Have been to Theory several times with great experiences and last night was no exception. Great beer selection, great service from the staff, drinks were cold and brought quickly. We were there to watch the Bears and as expected all tvs were showing that game. But I have been there when we wanted to watch a specific game and they happily made a tv available with our game on. Place is great, food is great and the owner, Joel is great. Love this place!
… moreManali Saodekar
It’s a pretty lit place
A nice bar to hang out with frnds and family
Food and drinks were good too
… moreA nice bar to hang out with frnds and family
Food and drinks were good too
derezi vas
I came out here with my partner to check out if this bar was worth the 40+ minute drive to watch F1 races for the upcoming season. I don’t think we’ll be back unfortunately.
The environment is welcoming, but the space is small so I imagine it would feel crammed on a busy day. Thankfully we came when it was slow.
Our server was friendly, I have no complaints there. Service was quick and attentive.
We ordered the BBQ boneless wings to start. They set a high bar for the food here. They were delicious and I wish we had just ordered more of those. They’re the only reason I’m leave a 2/5 for food instead of a 1/5.
After that we ordered burgers with a side of fries. I haven’t had many bad burgers in my life but that was definitely one of the worst. The patty was bland, the cheese wasn’t very melted, and the buns tasted like they had been sitting out for a while. They were hard!
The fries were barely better. The fries that tasted like they were cooked correctly were fine, but at least half of them were rock solid.
I’m honestly shocked after reading so many raving reviews about the food, I expected everything to be a lot better. Though the wings were delicious they are not enough to bring us back.
… moreThe environment is welcoming, but the space is small so I imagine it would feel crammed on a busy day. Thankfully we came when it was slow.
Our server was friendly, I have no complaints there. Service was quick and attentive.
We ordered the BBQ boneless wings to start. They set a high bar for the food here. They were delicious and I wish we had just ordered more of those. They’re the only reason I’m leave a 2/5 for food instead of a 1/5.
After that we ordered burgers with a side of fries. I haven’t had many bad burgers in my life but that was definitely one of the worst. The patty was bland, the cheese wasn’t very melted, and the buns tasted like they had been sitting out for a while. They were hard!
The fries were barely better. The fries that tasted like they were cooked correctly were fine, but at least half of them were rock solid.
I’m honestly shocked after reading so many raving reviews about the food, I expected everything to be a lot better. Though the wings were delicious they are not enough to bring us back.
Tasha Bush
I can’t rave about this place enough. The food is exceptional and the service is great. My husband and I are African American. Noticeably, we were the only black people in this crowded bar. We’ve been in environments like this many times before and more times than not, we don’t feel welcome or that they even care about or value our business. Not at Theory. The staff and patrons were very nice and “normal ” to us. I don’t think they cared if we were purple or green. We were able to relax and enjoy the atmosphere while watching any sports event we wanted on any of the 5,000 TV’s they had on, LOL! We went 2 days in a row while on our staycation in River North. Also, I can’t leave out the drinks that were good as well. Will definitely go back.
… moreLilyadi
First time at Theory. Known for streaming sports and now gaining attention for Love Island USA watch parties. The place was packed for the finale, full of fans and energy. They are TVs everywhere so every seat is good. The small bites were good for a watch party vibe. Our server was doing her best despite the crowd, but it was definitely a bit hard to track her down. The drinks were not that great unfortunately. For a place like this I would focus on the quality of drinks that are served. Overall, it’s a fun spot with a lively atmosphere for both sports and reality TV fans.
… moreRobert Rabin
Some Of the best damn bar food we’ve had in Chicago. Fresh. Not processed shit. We ate more than we should’ve and didn’t feel “process food” gross. Had several drinks. Mimosa, beers, bloody. The make a solid drink. Really friendly wait staff and bartenders. Outstanding Wings. Crab Rangoon off the hook. Great burger with fresh crisp veggies.
During the commercials while watching sports they spin some Good tunes. Kill it when the game comes back on. Kind of fun.
… moreDuring the commercials while watching sports they spin some Good tunes. Kill it when the game comes back on. Kind of fun.
Melody Torabi
Went to a few other spots and were met with unkind and not accommodating services. When we walked into theory they were so nice and welcoming! We are from out of town and were looking to watch a different game than the bears and they were able to turn one of the TVs to the game. Plus their food was amazing! The sweet potato tots are mouth watering and that burger was the best I’ve had in a while! Plus their drinks are well crafted and super yummy! The atmosphere of this place was so friendly compared to other sports bars in the area and it really felt like you could be friends with the people in the bar and the staff! Would highly recommend to anyone and everyone!
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