By: Zoë Searle By: Zoë Searle | March 8, 2022 | Food & Drink, Lifestyle,
Grab your bracket and favorite team’s merch because March Madness is here and we are ready to celebrate.
With March Madness happening, it can be difficult to find the ideal spot to not only watch the game, but also receive delicious food and drinks at amazing prices. Worry no more because we have rounded up the seven best spots to celebrate this madness.
Old Town Pour House
1419 N Wells St. / Website
Experience the March Madness tournament at Old Town Pour House. Starting on March 17, Old Town Pour House will be featuring the games on their giant HDTVs while offering some delicious specials. Check out the extensive beer list they have to offer as well as their March Madness special, inclduing the Loaded Totchos and Monster Mules. The event is a first come, first serve seating and standing room, so be sure to plan your March Madness weekend here.
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The Whale
2427 N Milwaukee Ave. / Website
On March 18, doors will open at 11:00 a.m. for guests to come in and enjoy the March Madness celebration. Starting off at $60 per person, guests will be offered unlimited food and drink while watching the games. The package includes domestic bottles and cans as well as premium well liquors. As for food, wings, burgers, sandwiches and more will be available for guests to choose from. Don't wait, because packages must be purchased by March 15.
The Pony
1638 W Belmont Ave. / Website
Open for every game starting as soon as March 15, The Pony is the place to be if you’re looking for good food, cold beer and a good time. With game day specials such as $18 domestic buckets, $16 domestic pitchers, $5 John Wall shots and $10 cheese pizza, The Pony has everything you need to celebrate March Madness. The specials will last as long as the event does, through April 4.
Lottie’s Pub
1925 W Cortland St. / Website
Lottie’s Pub is celebrating March Madness with their special “Recycle Pop a Shot” on Friday, March 18. Offering happy hour specials from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., with 22 oz of Miller Lite and Coors Light for $5, Ketel One for $6 and Bulleit Bourbon for $6. The “Recycle Pop a Shot” will start at 3 p.m. and end at 5 p.m., giving guests the chance to win great prizes.
Ace Bounce
230 N Clark St. / Website
Celebrating 2022’s “Marg Madness” is Ace Bounce and you are invited to join in on the celebration. Chow down on some delicious pizza while watching your favorite team during this year’s March Madness. Ace Bounce’s “Marg Madness” special includes $8 margaritas and $8 margarita pizzas and the offer begins on March 13 until April 4. Whether your team wins or loses, you can rely on Ace Bounce to provide you with delicious comfort food at amazing prices.
Benchmark
1510 N Wells St. / Website
Experience March Madness at a lively sports bar that offers over 40 TVs for you to watch your favorite team play. Benchmark will be celebrating this “Madness of March” by offering some of their own specials for guests to come in and enjoy. Enjoy some mozzarella sticks for only $6 or even 3 mini burgers for $10. Be sure to wash down your food with Benchmark’s $7 Miller Lite and Coors Light stadium cups. If you were looking for a place to enjoy good food while watching the game from a flat screen TV, this is the place for you.
Flagship Tavern & Grill
1622 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 / Website
Flagship is coming in hot with their March Madness deals and you definitely don’t want to miss out on any of them. Offering $5 game day drafts, guests will have the option to choose between drinking 22 oz of Miller Lite or Coors Light, Malort shots for $5 or Tullamore Dew shots for $6. Experience the ambience of the game by hearing the game sound for every round at Flagship.
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