Okay, so, I was looking for a place to watch the UFC fight last weekend. I’m in Chicago, and it’s surprisingly tricky to find a good spot that shows all the fights. I started by asking around, you know, friends, coworkers, the usual. Some suggested Buffalo Wild Wings, but I wanted something with a bit more character, you know? Not just a chain restaurant.
I jumped on Yelp, started searching for “UFC bars” and “bars showing UFC fights” in Chicago. I gotta say, the results were a bit overwhelming! There were so many options, and I wanted to make sure I picked the right one. I made a list of the top results like Over/Under Sports Bar, Theory, Timothy O’Toole’s Pub, The Globe Pub, Green Street Local, and Joe’s On Weed St. They all seemed to show up repeatedly.
I started digging into the reviews for each place. I looked for mentions of things like how many TVs they had, whether they played the sound for the fights, if they had any drink specials, and, of course, how the overall vibe was. I wanted a place that was lively but not completely chaotic. I checked how many people they are able to have, it’s $750 for 50 people, $1100 for up to 100 people, and $1250 for 150 people. Then I noticed that there is one special event UFC 238: Cejudo vs. Moraes will be held on June 8, 2019 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
After reading a bunch of reviews, I narrowed it down to a few places that looked promising. I called each bar to double-check they were showing the main event and to get a feel for how crowded they expected to be. Some of them were fully booked, which was a bummer, but I eventually found a spot that seemed perfect.
On fight night, I headed over to the bar I’d picked. I got there early to grab a good seat, and I’m glad I did! The place filled up pretty quickly. They had tons of TVs, the sound was on, and the atmosphere was electric. They even had some decent drink specials. I ended up having a great time.
So, if you’re in Chicago and looking for a place to watch the UFC fights, here’s my advice:
- Check out Yelp. It’s a great starting point.
- Read the reviews carefully. Look for places that consistently get good marks for showing the fights and having a good atmosphere.
- Call ahead to confirm. Make sure they’re showing the main event and get a sense of how busy they’ll be.
- Get there early. Especially if it’s a big fight. You want to snag a good spot!
That’s the lowdown, hope it is helpful for you guys to find the perfect bar!
