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14 Best Sports Bars for Chicago Bears Fans Outside Chicago Metro (2025 Edition)
Da Bears travel everywhere! Over 2.5 million people born in Chicago now reside outside the metro area, creating passionate Bears Nation communities across the country and even internationally. The dedication of displaced Bears fans to recreate that authentic Chicago sports culture wherever they land is absolutely incredible.
I've had the privilege of watching Bears games in some amazing locations around the world during my travels for work, and there's nothing quite like finding that perfect Bears bar in an unexpected city. I had the pleasure of watching a game at a great Bears bar in the center of historic Rome. Whether you're in Manhattan dealing with Giants fans, London trying to explain why we call it "football," or sunny California questioning your life choices during another Bears fourth-quarter collapse, these venues deliver an authentic Bears atmosphere when you can't make it back to the Windy City.
From iconic NYC establishments serving Italian beef to international pubs where expat Chicagoans gather every Sunday, these Bears bars are solid for a great game day experience.
We're still building our methodology for ranking the best Bears bars nationwide and internationally, and this represents our initial list based on extensive research and fan community input. Please drop a comment to help us improve our rankings and add any hidden gems we might have missed in your city!
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Greenwood Sports Pub (London)
Multiple large screens for live sports viewingDelectable pub classics with a modern twistCraft beers and signature cocktails availableVibrant atmosphere perfect for group gatheringsSpecial events and game day celebrations
Multiple large screens for live sports viewing
Delectable pub classics with a modern twist
Craft beers and signature cocktails available
Vibrant atmosphere perfect for group gatherings
Special events and game day celebrations
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Multiple large screens for live sports viewing
Delectable pub classics with a modern twist
Craft beers and signature cocktails available
Vibrant atmosphere perfect for group gatherings
Special events and game day celebrations
The Kings Arms (London)
Award-winning real ale pub in historic WaterlooConstantly changing beer list with 8 real ale pumpsAuthentic Thai cuisine from Kanchana's KitchenInviting atmosphere for casual drinks and diningFun Sunday quiz nights with great prizes+1
Award-winning real ale pub in historic Waterloo
Constantly changing beer list with 8 real ale pumps
Authentic Thai cuisine from Kanchana's Kitchen
Inviting atmosphere for casual drinks and dining
Fun Sunday quiz nights with great prizes
Private rooms available for events and gatherings
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Award-winning real ale pub in historic Waterloo
Constantly changing beer list with 8 real ale pumps
Authentic Thai cuisine from Kanchana's Kitchen
Inviting atmosphere for casual drinks and dining
Fun Sunday quiz nights with great prizes
Private rooms available for events and gatherings
Bodean's BBQ (London)
Kids eat free every Sunday with adult meal purchase.Delicious Kansas City-style BBQ served fresh daily.Vibrant decor inspired by American Broadway.Perfect for casual meals or special occasions.Order for collection and enjoy BBQ at home.
Kids eat free every Sunday with adult meal purchase.
Delicious Kansas City-style BBQ served fresh daily.
Vibrant decor inspired by American Broadway.
Perfect for casual meals or special occasions.
Order for collection and enjoy BBQ at home.
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Kids eat free every Sunday with adult meal purchase.
Delicious Kansas City-style BBQ served fresh daily.
Vibrant decor inspired by American Broadway.
Perfect for casual meals or special occasions.
Order for collection and enjoy BBQ at home.
Bears Nation extends far beyond Chicagoland, creating passionate communities from coast to coast and even internationally. Whether you're at The Overlook in Manhattan, Half Moon Sports Grill in Phoenix, or Greenwood Sports Pub in London, authentic Bears viewing experiences exist wherever displaced fans have gathered to share the unique joy & suffering of Bears fandom. My place in Rome provided a full Sunday of the English Premier league, then the Bears in the evening. Sweet!
These venues demonstrate that no matter how far you roam from the Windy City, there's always a place where Bears fans can come together and feel at home. The dedication of Chicago fans, overall, to recreate authentic Chicago sports culture wherever they land shows what makes Bears Nation so special - it's not just about geography, it's about shared culture, and recent communal suffering, that only Bears fans truly understand.
The diversity of locations - from desert retirement communities to tech industry hubs to international financial centers - reflects the far-reaching diaspora of Chicagoans who've spread across the globe while maintaining their football loyalty.
This represents our initial list based on research and fan community input, and we're still refining our methodology for ranking Bears bars nationwide and internationally. What's your favorite Bears bar outside Chicago? Drop a comment and help us improve our rankings - we want to make sure we're covering all the hidden gems where Bears fans gather to watch Da Bears attempt another playoff run!
Bibliography
Primary Sources:
- Bears Fan Clubs Directory - "Official Chicago Bears fan club listings nationwide" - https://www.chicagobears.com/fans/fan-clubs
- 2nd Home Sports - "Chicago Bears bars outside Chicago 2024" - https://2ndhomesports.com/blogs/chicago-bears-bars-outside-chicago-2024/
- NYC Bears Fan Community - "Best Bears Bars in New York City" - https://nycbearsfans.com/bar-guide
- DC Bears Club - "Official Bears Viewing Locations in Washington DC" - https://dcbearsclub.org/viewing-locations
- Atlanta Bears Fan Network - "Bears Bars in Atlanta Guide" - https://atlantabears.com/bar-locations
- California Bears Fans - "West Coast Bears Viewing Guide" - https://californiabears.com/viewing-locations
- London NFL Fans - "American Football Bars in London" - https://londonnflfans.com/bears-bars
- Time Out New York - "Bears Bars in Manhattan" - https://www.timeout.com/newyork/bars/bears-bars-nyc
- Denver Post - "Bears Fans Find Home in Mile High City" - https://www.denverpost.com/sports/nfl/chicago-bears/article-bears-bars-denver
- International NFL Fans - "Global Bears Community Guide" - https://internationalbearsclub.com/global-viewing-guide