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Bonchon (multiple locations)

Now through April 3, fans can purchase 50 double-fried, hand-brushed wings for $65 with a choice of signature Soy Garlic Sauce, Spicy Sauce or Half & Half. The deal is available for pickup and delivery.

Additionally, Bonchon has launched a basketball-focused, augmented reality Snapchat filter.


Bartoli's Pizzeria

For NCAA fans watching March Madness at home, Bartoli’s Pizzeria in Roscoe Village and West Town offers a “Game Day Deal” throughout the tournament. Available for pickup or delivery, the $45.99 package features an 18-inch thin crust pizza with a choice of one topping, 16 piece wings (buffalo or vesuvio) and two one-liter bottles of soda. To order, visit www.bartolis.com.* 

*Not valid with any other offer or specials. Must mention this offer when ordering. Limit one package per customer. 

Cody's Public House

Cody’s Public House in West Lakeview will host game watch parties for every leg of the March Madness tournament (see schedule below). For the duration of the tournament, Cody’s will open early to broadcast all games. Guests can tailgate and BYOM (bring your own meat) to prepare on Cody’s grills in the beer garden for free. Games will be broadcast on eight 65-inch TVs around the bar for a total of 10 throughout the space. 

  • FRIDAY, MARCH 17 - Tip-off Party

Cody’s will host St. Patrick’s Day-themed Tip-off Party on Friday, March 17 starting at 10 a.m. Guests can start their bracket off with the luck of the Irish and select specials like 22-ounce green beer mugs, $6 Guinness pints, $5 Proper 12, and $8 Bushmills car bombs. There will be a Bushmills and Proper 12 sampling and glass giveaway at 6 p.m. as well as a Guinness glass giveaway. 

  • THURSDAY, MARCH 23 - Sweet 16 Party

On Thursday March 23, Cody’s will host a “Sweet 16 Happy Hour” from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. featuring 16 different $4 drafts. Additional specials will include a Proper 12 and Proper 12 Apple sampling and giveaway at 7 p.m., $6 22-ounce Green Beer Mugs, and $6 Proper 12 Whiskey. 

  • SATURDAY, MARCH 25 - Elite 8 Flip Cup Tournament

Cody’s will host a High Noon Flip Cup Tournament for the Elite 8 round on Saturday, March 25 at 2:30 p.m. Specials will include $25 High Noon Buckets, $25 High Noon Tequila Buckets, $6 Camarena Tequila  and $7 Rumhaven.

Gold Coast Social

Guests can catch all the March Madness action at Gold Coast Social in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood. Doors will open at 11 a.m. on game days with games being shown on 24 60-inch TVs with sound on. Game day food and drink specials will include $25 beer buckets, and combo deals like a $60 appetizer platter and two buckets of beer, and a $250 appetizer platter plus two buckets of beer or Grey Goose bottle, and more. 

Guests can also choose from a happy hour menu from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. that includes $5 beer bottles, $7 well cocktails, half-off specialty cocktails, half-off appetizers and a $10 Beer and shot combo. A late night food menu is available from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.

Roundhouse Sports Bar

Guests can catch all the March Madness action at Logan Square’s Roundhouse Sports Bar. The bar will show all games on over 20 flat screen TVs and open early on Thursday, March 16 and Friday, March 17. Featured game day food and drink specials will include 25-percent off select appetizers, $20 Miller Lite and Miller High Life buckets, $5 Miller High Life and Sapporo stadium cups, and $6 Sake Bombs.

The Graystone Tavern

The Graystone Tavern in Wrigleyville will open at 11 a.m. to host March Madness First Round Watch Parties on Thursday, March 16 and Friday, March 17. Patrons can select a $40 per person drink package including all 20 draft beers, all seltzers, cocktails, all bottled and canned beers, mimosas and bloody marys. Additional game day food and drink specials will include $6 Stadium Nachos, $6 Bracket Buster Bombs, $20 domestic buckets and $30 Nutrl Buckets.

Broadcasting the games with sound on 9 TVs throughout the bar, Graystone Tavern also offers a winterized beer garden with TVs.

The Rambler Kitchen + Tap

The Rambler Kitchen + Tap in North Center will offer a “Tip Off March Madness” drink package on Thursday, March 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The $30 per person package will include import and domestic bottles, all drafts, premium liquors and house wines.

Throughout the tournament, The Rambler will open early to broadcast all games and game day specials will include $20 Miller Lite, Coors Light, and Bud Light buckets, $25 High Noon Vodka and Tequila buckets, $25 shot buckets with Proper 12, Dobel Tequila or Skrewball (mix and match, pick five), $25 Pizza Puff buckets and $5 Pizza Puffs.

Guests can catch the games on 24 60-inch TVs throughout the bar with the sound on. The Rambler also offers seating in their enclosed heated beer garden complete with a bar and several TVs. 

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Photo courtesy of Gold Coast Social

LG's Bar & Kitchen

Offering15 flat panel HD televisions. Game day specials include:

  • $25 Corona Extra Buckets
  • $25 Corona Seltzer Buckets
  • $8 Mixed Tito’s cocktails
  • $5 Skrewball Whiskey shots
  • $20 Tailgate Trays – LG’s Trio (Buffalo Chicken Dip, Mango Habanero Guacamole, Cheddar Artichoke Dip)
  • $35 – Wings / Tenders (tossed in Barbecue, Buffalo, or Sticky) + Regular Fries + Mac n’ Cheese + Cheese Curds
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Flyer courtesy of LG's Bar & Kitchen

Benchmark

A sports bar in Old Town with over 40 TV’s and a menu of shareable snacks, burgers, pizza, beer, and signature cocktails. Benchmark will be offering the below March Madness specials through March 31st: 

  • $7 Miller Coors Stadium Cups 
  • $6 Mozzarella Sticks
  • $10 Mini Burgers (3) with Side

Gaslight

A neighborhood bar in Lincoln Park with three full bars and a year-round patio will be offering the below specials for March Madness games through March 31st: 

  • $40 Jumbo John Daly's
  • $25 Domestic Buckets
  • $10 Boneless Wings
  • $10 Pizzas

Ranalli's Lincoln Park and West Loop

Ranalli’s offers guests pizzas, apps, and drinks in a communal setting. Guests can choose from the below specialty drinks and snacks all March long.

  • $22 Pitchers: Coors, Bud Light, Miller Light
  • $9 Stadium Cups Vodka Soda
  • $6 Truly & White Claws
  • $6 Tequila Shots
  • $6 Lunchbox Shot
  • $6 Stadium Cups: Coors Light, Bud Light, Miller Light

Highline

Highline offers bar fare and a free arcade with classic games. Guests can also select from the following special for March Madness until the end of the month: 

  • $6 Mozzarella Sticks
  • $10 Mini Burgers (3) with Side
  • $7 Miller Coors Stadium Cups 

Brickhouse

Located next door to Wrigley Field, Brickhouse offers four bars and two outdoor terraces. Celebrate Madness in March with the following specials, available through the end of March:

  • $45 Shareables
  • $30 Domestic Buckets
  • $10 Boneless Wings
  • $10 Pizzas

Kirkwood

Kirkwood can accommodate different sized groups, from small gatherings to large groupsCelebrate Madness in March at Kirkwood with the following offerings, available through the end of March:

  • $8 Vegas Bombs, Green Tea
  • $6 Domestic Stadium Cups
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Photo courtesy of Four Corners for Brickhouse

City Works Eatery & Pour House

City Works Eatery & Pour House, a sports restaurant in Schaumburg, Vernon Hills and Wheeling, are hosting a March Madness viewing party. With more than nine HDTVs scaling the walls, you won’t miss a shot.   

In addition to the 90+ beers on tap, City Works is featuring Mega Mules, 96 ounces of mule madness in a shareable mug. The cocktails can be shared between three to four guests and are available as a Tito’s Texas Mule, Dutch Mule, Kentucky Mule or Cucumber Mule. 
 
Regardless of who you’re rooting for, anyone can win as guests test their luck when they receive scratch-offs during the tournament, with a chance to win prizes including gift cards between $25-$100 to use at any City Works location.  
 
March Madness takes place on March 14 through April 3.

Bottleneck Restaurants - Old Town Pour House, Sweetwater and South Branch

All of Bottleneck’s locations including Old Town Pour House (Chicago, Oak Brook, Naperville), Sweetwater, and South Branch, will open early for 11 a.m. games (March 16-19, 23-26 and April 1-3), with HDTVs to catch every move and music videos played during commercials. Menus offering game day options like apps, burgers, sandwiches, and dozens of other bites can be paired with selections of dozens of craft beers on tap and in bottles/cans. Groups can order – The Mule Madness. This 96 oz mule is served in a shareable mug and is available as a Tito’s Texas Mule, a Dutch Mule, a Kentucky Mule, or a Cucumber Mule ($45). Seating is first come, first served.

Radio Room

The River North sports bar offers game day eats and more. They’ll open early on the 16th and 17th for games and will likely do so for additional game days. A 30-ft HD wall and nearly 20 additional big screensTheir Game Day Menu will also be available for March Madness games and includes:

  • Drinks specials like $8 tallboy stadium drafts, $8 Tito’s mules and a $45 shareable “Holy S#*t Mule”, $25 beer buckets and more.
  • Grand Plateau includes chicken tenders, fried cheese curds and pickles, truffle fries, radio room wings, charred cauliflower, and all the proper dipping sauces ($79)

Bandit

This West Loop spot will open early for Thursday and Friday games. Their Game Day menu offers bites and drink options for groups including Da Juice Tower ($60) which serves 6-8 with Hanger 1 vodka and a variety of mixes like mango, passion fruit, OJ, and more.

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Photo courtesy of Bottleneck Management

Lottie's Pub

  • March Madness Specials

In honor of March Madness, Lottie’s Pub will be serving up specials throughout the entirety of the tournament with offerings including $6 22oz Miller & Coors cups, $6 Proper 12, $8 Vegas Bombs, and $30 Party Platters consisting of a one topping 14" pizza, wings, and tots.

  • March Madness Tipoff

March Madness at Lottie’s Pub on Tuesday, March 16th for their ‘Don’t Bust That Bracket Happy Hour’ (11 AM - 2 PM) to enjoy specials like $4 mimosas, $5 22oz Miller & Coors cups, $6 bloody marys, $8 breakfast sandwiches, and $10 breakfast burritos. There will also be a chance to score free sportsbook credits for DraftKings in addition to winning prizes through Lottie’s DraftKings & Coors Table Top Pop a Shot (starting at 2 PM). 

  • Elite 8 Dos Equis Bracket Madness

March Madness, Dos Equis & Dobel Tequila samplings, giveaways, and a chance to win a trip to the 2024 College Basketball Semifinal? Lottie’s Pub on Saturday, March 25th for March Madness’ Elite 8. $5 Dos Equis pints, $6 Dobel Tequila shots, $7 Dos Equis margarita cans, and $30 Party Platters (includes one topping pizza, wing and tots) and samplings and giveaways happening at 7 PM.

  • Lottie's Final Four

Lottie’s Pub on Saturday, April 1st for Lottie’s Final Four specials. Offerings include $5 Stella, $5 Big Wave, $6 Proper 12, $8 Vegas Bomb, and $30 Party Platter (one topping 14” pizza, wings, and tots). With a Proper 12 Apple Vegas Bomb sampling happening on-site, there will also be a chance to win a Stella Solo Stove, happening at 7:30 PM.

  • Lottie's National Championship

NCAA Final Championships at Lottie’s Pub on Monday, April 3rd. In addition to drink and food specials that include $25 Truly Vodka Buckets, $5 Sam Adams Summer Pints, $7 Jameson, and $30 Party Platters (14’ one topping pizza, wings, & tots), there will also be Truly & Jameson samplings and giveaways. At 7 PM with chances to win a Truly cooler and other fun prizes through their Pre-Game Pop A Shot game.

Ina Mae Tavern  

From Thursday, March 16th through Saturday, April 1st, Ina Mae will be offering specials such as $45 Po’boy Platters (with choices of blackened shrimp, fried shrimp or Nashville chicken, serving 4-6 people), as well as $29 Wings by The Dozen & Fries. Drink specials include $5 High Noons or $25 High Noon Buckets, $4 Old Styles, $25 Miller Lite & Modelo Buckets, and $10 Hurricanes. 

Frontier

Frontier is offering specials featuring $100 off whole smoked pigs, 20% off Frontier Duo & Trio Meals, 10% off Frontier’s large party menu appetizers, and $25 High Noon, White Claw & Hornito’s Seltzer Buckets. Specials will be available on all game days from March 16th through April 1st and Frontier will be streaming the games on all televisions throughout the restaurant. 

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Photo courtesy of Hilary Higgins Photography for Ina Mae Tavern

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