Beer and Blackhawks...

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by IPAescotch, Mar 5, 2013.

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  1. IPAescotch

    IPAescotch Initiate (0) May 8, 2010 Ohio

    Hey y'all never been to chicago but im bringing my brother up to look at colleges and i just got tickets to a blackhawks game. Any hockey/beer fans in the chicago area know of any good bars outside or around the stadium? Also gonna be there for a few days so if there are any other places (beer oriented) in chicago that i should definitely see once let me know!

    Thanks
     
  2. Tnudish

    Tnudish Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2012 Wisconsin

    Third Rail has some decent taps on and is a short walk over to the UC

    http://thirdrailtavern.com/

    West End is a popular bar, but it gets fucking crazy before/after games. Billy Goat is always good, especially if you want a cheap burger, but I would highly recommend just going to the Third Rail Tavern.
     
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  3. mcc1654

    mcc1654 Initiate (0) Mar 20, 2011 Illinois

    Check out Haymarket. They run shuttles to the game and have good beer and ok food.
     
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  4. Bay01

    Bay01 Initiate (0) Nov 19, 2008 Illinois

    The only time it's a good idea to go to a Blackhawks game is when the Red Wings are in town so that there will be some real hockey fans in the house, but there is a free shuttle from Haymarket to Blackhawks games.

    http://www.haymarketbrewing.com/
     
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  5. mbockstruck30

    mbockstruck30 Pooh-Bah (1,776) Dec 31, 2010 Illinois
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    Beer Bistro on Madison usually has a better lineup than Third Rail and also has their own shuttle to/from the UC.

    http://thebeerbistro.com/
     
  6. SpunkyHopslammer

    SpunkyHopslammer Initiate (0) Jan 18, 2011 Illinois

    Lots of choices along Madison The Beer Bistro (great selection) is my favorite, the Twisted Spoke twistedspoke.com is close by. The Billy Goat doesn't have any craft selections but is an option for a burger but it has to be a double "no single".
     
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  7. SAEmick

    SAEmick Initiate (0) Jan 16, 2010 Illinois

    another vote for Haymarket. Very good beer, good food (get The Riot), and free shuttle....with free beer on the shuttle!
     
  8. JakeT469

    JakeT469 Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2012 Colorado

    I highly recommend Haymarket. As stated already, they have a free shuttle to and from Hawks and Bulls games excluding Friday and Saturday games. Also, the cherry on top is free growlers of beer on the shuttle. The Bottom Lounge also runs a free shuttle to and from Hawks games and has a decent draft and bottle selection. Free street parking around Haymarket and Bottom Lounge has their own parking lot with free parking for those that are going to the game.
     
  9. IPAescotch

    IPAescotch Initiate (0) May 8, 2010 Ohio

    THanks all ill definitely be checking out the haymarket before the game. Beer bistro and third rail also sound great, well see what happens.

    Once again i appreciate the input!
     
  10. Nachos4two

    Nachos4two Pooh-Bah (1,944) Nov 26, 2011 Illinois
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    Pretty close to United Center is Twisted Spoke: great food and a plethora of taps!
     
  11. pmoney

    pmoney Initiate (0) Apr 15, 2011 Illinois

    Psssh. This is a troll thread. Everyone knows you don't have any money left for beer if you bought tickets to a Blackhawks game. :grinning:
     
  12. willseph

    willseph Initiate (0) Jan 31, 2011 Illinois

    I second the Beer Bistro. My favorite bar in the city, great food specials and great beer list.
     
  13. IPAescotch

    IPAescotch Initiate (0) May 8, 2010 Ohio

    Very well done pmoney :wink:
     
  14. Duffman929

    Duffman929 Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2010 Illinois
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    Fixed for reality.

    Oh, and I like Haymarket, but Beer Bistro is closer, has awesome tots, and also has a shuttle.

    Next post I'll tell you how I really feel. :sunglasses:
     
  15. willseph

    willseph Initiate (0) Jan 31, 2011 Illinois

    Took the words right outta my mouth.
     
  16. Bay01

    Bay01 Initiate (0) Nov 19, 2008 Illinois

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  17. Duffman929

    Duffman929 Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2010 Illinois
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    Yeah, but Michiganders have more of a mullet.
     
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  18. nucmedmario

    nucmedmario Initiate (0) Sep 1, 2010 Illinois

    i'm going to agree with those who said beer bistro. free shuttle, great beer list, good food. can't be beat.
     
  19. AnnArborJoe

    AnnArborJoe Zealot (534) Jan 18, 2011 Michigan
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