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Theory

Theory

Lounge and Sports Bar$$$$
Near North Side, Chicago
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    The folks at Time Out Chicago and Crain's Chicago Business like this place. Would you agree?
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    JP S.
    "One of my favorite bars in River North."(2 Tips)
    Bryan S.
    "Try the crab dip and the nacho bites to start!"(2 Tips)
    Erik R.
    "Hawkeye bar, fun to run into fellow alum to the..."(2 Tips)
    Colin L.
    "Trivia on Tuesday night"(3 Tips)
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  • Cindy O.
    Cindy O'KeefeNovember 29, 2013
    Go HAWKS!! Beat Nebraska!
  • Amol K.heart icon on user image
    Amol KJune 8, 2015
    It's possible for music to be too loud.
  • Shanna Q.
    Shanna QueJune 2, 2011
    Looking for a refreshing summer cocktail? Get the Angry Nerd!
  • Kristina B.
    Kristina BeeOctober 1, 2010
    Wednesday: $3 drafts, $5 Jame-o shots, $2 sliders (min 3)
  • Zach S.heart icon on user image
    Zach Solomon-BeloinDecember 4, 2014
    Go Pats!!!
  • Kerry D.heart icon on user image
    Kerry DAugust 9, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Trivia night
  • Jessie C.
    Jessie ClapperJanuary 7, 2011
    The short rib tamales are delicious.
  • Liz L.
    Liz LaBodaAugust 11, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Best spot to watch sports in the city.
  • NikkiNicole P.
    NikkiNicole PJuly 15, 2010
    Ask the bartender for a peach long island!!! DELISH!
  • Angel G.heart icon on user image
    Angel GarciaMarch 23, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    The back room can be reserved for parties! Good times.
  • Todor K.
    Todor KrecuMarch 3, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Wednesday specials are $2 sliders and $3 drafts Read more
  • Tom B.
    Tom Besore (Realtor)August 24, 2010
    Get the ribs, .... they're terrific!
  • Ben J.heart icon on user image
    Ben JoemanOctober 28, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Average. Average food, average prices. But they tots are phenomenal.
  • Michael S.
    Michael SpeierJanuary 24, 2012
    The best burger!!!
  • Drake B.heart icon on user image
    Drake BurrellOctober 30, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Try the pork chop.
  • Heather N.heart icon on user image
    Heather NelsonJune 22, 2013
    Don't order lettuce wraps if you are drunk. They are good, but just don't.
  • Darrell D.
    Darrell DixonJuly 19, 2010
    Best steak nachos in Chicago.... Period
  • Brian S.
    Brian SingletonOctober 15, 2011
    My experience here was horrible. Bunch of "reserved" tables with no one actually sitting there. The idiot hostesses had no explanation. Never going back.
  • Eli G.
    Eli GratzMarch 20, 2011
    $5 cover for dudes on Saturdays is lame. The food kinda sucks too...just saying
  • Brian K.
    Brian KNovember 5, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Know Joel.
  • Vianey C.heart icon on user image
    Vianey CastilloOctober 18, 2011
    Not all that. Service was bad and food was ok but overpriced for the quality.
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