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by Ashok Selvam and Daniel Gerzina Updated Apr 12, 2017, 11:30am CDT

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by Ashok Selvam and Daniel Gerzina Updated Apr 12, 2017, 11:30am CDT

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Baseball season is upon Chicago, and sports bars are ready. This is important stuff for office workers. Perhaps the Cubs or Sox are playing a day game during lunchtime. True fans aren't watching on a laptop. They need an escape, where they can enjoy an extended lunch. No one wants to be cooped up in an office while fans are soaking up the sun.

Some of these bars are near Wrigley and Sox Park, so they're perfect for a little taste of the ballpark atmosphere for fans who don't want to be hassled by large crowds. Others feature MLB Extra Innings, Major League Baseball's TV package that shows out-of-market games. Others are just solid bars with great food and beer that happen to have TVs. There are sports-friendly spots with bartenders who will happily turn on the game for patrons. Not every fan-favorite made the list, but fans can discuss the snubs in the comments.

Check out the map below, which is ordered geographically from north to south.

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Fat Cat Bar & Grill

Fat Cat, the beer-heavy bar in Uptown, is always comfy spot to watch a game. Try their corn dog flight.

4840 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60640

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Old Irving Brewing Co.

Fresh beer and food from Mathias Merges' (Yusho, A10) crew are always available at Old Irving. And when the weather gets warm, they'll open up the garage door to let in the sun and fresh air.

4419 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

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Sluggers World Class Sports Bar and Grill

An infamous Wrigelyville hang, Sluggers has a second floor bar and gaming area with batting cages. It's about cheap beer and yelling "go Cubs go."

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3540 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657

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Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden

Sheffield's is always a great time, and it's pretty close to Wrigley. Try the smoked meats and sip beer from an impressive list in the patio area.

3258 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

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Replay Lincoln Park

At the new Replay in Lincoln Park (formerly Headquarters Beercade), you can play tons of free video games — as well as pinball and Skee-Ball — and still catch plenty of sporting action.

2833 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

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HopCat

This gorgeous Pulp Fiction-influenced space has plenty of beer and TV screens to enjoy the big game. The Detroit-style square pizza isn't bad, either.

2577 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

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Gamekeepers

A sports dive steps away from Lincoln Park, Gamekeepers' bread and butter is college sports. There's food, but it's a typical bar menu that's serviceable, but may disappoint those who want a full meal.

345 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

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Tobacco Road

A new sports bar that opened near the former Children's Memorial Hospital site, Tobacco Road praises all things North Carolina, focusing on ACC teams. Though there's food, including Syracuse-inspired chicken wings.

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2249 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

High Dive

This West Town sports bar has great beer, the MLB Extra Innings Package, and a friendly bar staff.

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1938 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

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Park & Field

This brand-new rare Logan Square sports bar is going big with a beautiful patio area and a chef-driven menu.

3509 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

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The Fifty/50

Home of some of Chicago's best chicken wings, this Wicker Park sports bar mainstay was recently remodeled.

2047 W Division St, Chicago, IL, 60622

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Timothy O'Toole's Chicago

Climb the stairs where this classic Streeterville sports bar stands. Try the classic Buffalo wings.

622 N Fairbanks Ct, Chicago, IL 60611

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G&O Chicago

This River West bar is a great spot for a beer and grub.

459 N Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

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Rockit Bar and Grill

Head to the ever-popular Rockit Ranch flagship bar and eatery in River North for new chef Mike Sheerin's new menu.

22 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654

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Theory

Sophisticated sports life is what Theory promises on Hubbard Street. It's a modern look with amped-up versions of classic pub grub.

9 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654

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Howells & Hood

The Mag Mile craft beer sports bar and eatery at the base of the Tribune Tower brings a decent beer list and good eats of the Mag Mile.

435 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

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Public House

This lively River North crowd fills this bar from the folks behind Bar Siena. Find boozy milkshakes, good bar food, and more.

400 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654

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AceBounce

If the game's a stinker, guests will always have ping pong over at AceBounce, just over the river in The Loop.

230 N Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60601

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Federales

This Four Corners/Hogsalt Mexican collaboration in the West Loop combines a retractable roof, TVs, and tacos in one neat package.

180 N Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60607

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The Ogden

This busy Near West Side bar is near the United Center, featuring all the bells and whistles fans will want in a sports bar.

1659 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

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Hawkeye's

Little Italy's best sports bar has been Hawkeye's, and it's been that way for years. Wings, burgers and nachos around out a dependable menu off Taylor Street.

1458 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607

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WestEnd

Four Corners Tavern Group's West Loop bar is a comfy spot perfect to watch a World Series winner.

1326 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607

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The Madison Bar & Kitchen

From the group behind Union Sushi, this beautiful new bar has tons of lights and flatscreens to enjoy sports of all types.

1027 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607

Ph.D Pub Chicago

Steps from the UIC Forum, this laid-back neighborhood gem, is a relaxed place (with a patio) to day-time baseball watch.

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1257 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60607

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Reggie's Rock Club

Home of some of Chicago's favorite wings, Reggie's caters to sports and music fans at one of the most-unique spot in the city.

2109 S State St, Chicago, IL 60616

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The Scout Waterhouse + Kitchen

One of the best sport bars in town is right near Soldier Field. There's a full menu that surprises many patrons.

1301 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

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Baderbrau

Baderbrau in the South Loop will soon unveil their food menu with Chef Luciano. And they've got a White Sox-inspired beer, South Side Pride.

2515 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

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Good Times Sports Bar

Great food (broasted chicken)—just a short walk from Sox Park—and friendly faces are the names of the game at Good Times.

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200 E 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616

Buffalo Wings & Rings

It's a chain, but one of the best places to get wings near Sox Park on the South Side.

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3434 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608

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Cork & Kerry

This Beverly bar has a deep wing lineup, certainly deeper than the lineup the White Sox fans who frequent the joint have seen in past seasons. It's a comfy Irish pub with quality food and good ambience.

3258 S Princeton Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

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Schaller's Pump

A South Side institution, so much so that they're building a location at Midway Airport, this White Sox friendly bar/restaurant is a real slice of South Side culture.

3714 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60609

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Shinnicks Pub

The Shinnicks have owned this pub since 1938, a throwback in the shadow of Sox Park. It's nothing fancy—just good service and stiff drinks.

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Chicago, IL 60609

50 Yard Line Sports Bar & Grille

Just east of the Dan Ryan on 75th Street, if you're going to name your bar "50 Yard Line," then it should have somewhat of a football focus. They're touting free food, no cover and DJs.

69 E 75th St, Chicago, IL 60619

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