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The Cubby Bear
Sports Bar and Music Venue$$$$
Wrigleyville, Chicago
The folks at Men's Health Mag and Redeye Chicago like this place. Would you agree?
"Cheap beer right across from Wrigley."(5 Tips)
"best crowd, fast brew & nice tunes after a cubs game!!"(3 Tips)
"Really good for groups who love garlic fries."(6 Tips)
"It's really fun to mess with Cubs fans here..."(2 Tips)
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Redeye ChicagoAugust 3, 2014This iconic bar is mostly known as a place for sports fans, but it regularly books local and touring acts, offering fans the chance to see major bands in a small room. Read moreUpvoted 3 days ago
John HankusFebruary 19, 2016After 9pm on the weekends this turns into a typical party bar with sticky floors mixed with the smell of stale beer. Otherwise it's a decent bar to grab a bite to eat or drink at with friends.- Andres MenesesJune 9, 2014Located across the street from historic Wrigley Field, it goes beyond being "the place" for Cubs post-game parties. Check out Live Salsa Sundays! at The Cubby Bear here: http://bit.ly/1s1iUab
Michael DorseyAugust 3, 2016A place to go just to say you have been here. Drinks are over priced. Looks like a club in the front and bar in the back. Pop in and then pop out.
Josh SciannaOctober 23, 2017Saw Walk the Moon here and it was a great experience. Loads of space and overall a fun environment.
Into house music? They just started a new Thursday series consisting of local and national house music DJs! A nice change of pace for Wrigleyville.
Debra DaunDecember 26, 2015Full house for the Mr. Blotto Christmas show but only one bar open and two bartenders who are working incredibly hard, to their credit.
Joseph GOctober 11, 2015Place gets packed! Service is better than expected. Still order extra beers if you plan on really drinking before the game.- Trish NesbittSeptember 30, 2015Really good for groups who love garlic fries. Building was a bit cold for my taste temperature-wise.
Kelly SeveringMay 9, 2013Always PACKED, but is a MUST if you are going to a game. Food was good and pretty fair prices considering location.
The staff here suck. If you want security to kick you out for picking up an empty beer can from the floor and placing on the very front of the stage, then this is your place!
Men's Health MagNovember 15, 2011You may not be a Cubs fan now, but after two hours of cheap drafts, Chicago-style dogs, and Midwestern women sporting pinstriped jerseys, you’ll be calling yourself a resident of Wrigleyville.
Terri PetzelSeptember 21, 2015Love the atmosphere on game days! Only $5 for a pounder, thats not bad at all!
Nick RicheyAugust 24, 2012Definetely do the Cubby Bear steak dog! It's awesome! Garlic fries are just a bonus!
Cheri BruchAugust 5, 2010The music here was fabulous! We had a blast. Crowd was not too young-or too old-just right! Carding at door left all the trash outside for fun times inside
Robert ShellSeptember 12, 2013Loud, boring, and packed with the party till you puke crowd on most nights, the only reason to stop by this place is if your friend's band is playing.
Stacey LoizeauxAugust 24, 2014Seeing a game at Wrigley?? A pre/post-game drink at the Cubby Bear is a MUST!!
Amaury JNovember 4, 2017Don't come here if there's no game at the stadium. It was dead. Drinks were extremely overpriced and service was average. There wasn't even music playing. The garlic fries were just okay.
Great music! And, one of Chicago's last cigarette vending machines is down by the coat check!
futuredollMay 25, 2012Way crowded before Cubs games-but is the place to be-right on the corner across the street from Wrigley.
Jeff DarrowSeptember 2, 2012Come get drunk. This bar Is the same as any other lame ass wrigleyville bar, congrats on the location. It's the only reason this shithole is around.
Always manage to catch a great band play here. Come here for the tunes.
Rosie RodriguezJanuary 14, 2012HAVE NOT BEEN IN A LONG TIME... BUT NOW THAT I AM BACK IN AREA... GONNA CHECK IT OUT WITH LINDA. SOON.!
Matthew SchumanJune 3, 2016I mean c'mon really, it's the Cubbie Bear do you really need anything more
AlisonJuly 17, 2021This place is great if you’re just interested in the bar scene. Don’t bother with the food.
Erick CasselmanJuly 17, 2012Great service, but the food leaves something to be desired. Come for the beers but you may want to stay away from the menu.
Rusty GrantApril 27, 2011Fantastic few days spent in here... Good times, nice crowd, great waitress's
Lets go to Cubby Bear and have an enjoyable night... said no one ever.
Keith GJuly 18, 2011This is not a joke, they won't serve you tap water on game days. U can pay $2 for bottle or they will "bring a cup of ice and you can go to basement and use water fountain." Unreal.
Rock out with Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press! Friends!
![JK-47 [Guitar]](https://fastly.4sqi.net/img/user/32x32/2698390-AXFNOGB40HRPRZIZ.jpg "JK-47 [Guitar]")
.. give some props to Jamie. He's the reason that place sounds so good.
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Open until 2:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri, Sun
- 10:00 AM–2:00 AM
- Sat
- 9:00 AM–3:00 AM
(773) 327-1662
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"My favorite bloody mary in the whole city, hands down. Must come for one before every Cubs game!"
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