Super Bowl Viewing Guide

Old Town Pour House
Few things go better together than football and beer, so with more than 90 brews on tap, Pour House is the place to be on February 3 (the 108-inch flat-screens don’t hurt either). Group reservations are available, or sidle up to the bar for some duck confit nachos or a wild boar Wagyu burger. 1419 N. Wells St., 312-477-2800

Bub City
The newest Melman venture is closing early on game day, but—to make up for it—is debuting its carryout and catering menu the same day. Perfect for a Super Bowl party, the Big Package is designed for groups of 25 or more, and includes whole pork shoulder, build-your-own BBQ sandwiches, Smokie’s Chili, Southern-inspired apps and sides, and more. 435 N. Clark St., 312-610-4200

City Winery
The West Loop destination hosts its first-ever Wine Bowl: Red vs. White. Entry ($8) covers your first drink, but after that enjoy specials on football favorites like sliders and wings. Of course, a designated red wine (San Francisco 49ers color) and white wine (Baltimore Ravens color) will be on offer as well. 1200 W. Randolph St., 312-733-9463

Public House
Chicago Bears Jay Cutler and Brandon Marshall frequent Public House and its sister resto, Bull & Bear, so of course it’s the place to be when the Ravens take on the 49ers. The super-sized Pro Bowler deal ($100) supplies your entire group with beer and gourmet appetizers like mini Kobe corn dogs with pineapple beer mustard. 400 N. State St., 312-265-1240

Bull & Bear
Much like Public House, Bull & Bear offers options for groups of Super Bowl viewers—and with 25 plasma TVs, no one will be fighting to see the screen. The aptly dubbed Heisman package ($100) includes gourmet light bites and buckets of beer. 431 N. Wells St., 312-527-5973

Chuck’s Manufacturing
This new River North resto is such a destination for sports fans that it even dubbed its happy hour “Overtime.” On Super Bowl Sunday, guests will enjoy half-off all food, exclusively priced cocktails and bottle service, prizes, giveaways, and more while they watch the game on 17 screens and a projector. 224 N. Michigan Ave., 312-334-6700

Luxbar
Stamping the gold standard on even the Super Bowl, Luxbar is showing the game with sound on all 16 of its hi-def flat-screens. Choose from more than 25 beers and enjoy luxe appetizers like Gibsons Prime burgers, filet sliders, and truffle fries. 18 E. Bellevue Pl., 312-642-3400

Municipal Bar and Dining Company
Having rapidly become Chicago’s sports-viewing destination, Municipal is a must for the biggest game of the year. If the 35 oversized flat-screen TVs don’t lure you in, the wings and sliders—both of which are half-priced during the game—definitely will. 216 W. Ohio St., 312-951-2125

Mercer 113
Though it’s usually closed on Sundays, Mercer 113 is making an exception for the Super Bowl. A food and beverage package ($50) for the game allows River North football fans access to a buffet of sliders, wings, fries, and more, plus a premium open bar. 113 W. Hubbard St., 312-595-0113