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Weekend Brunch  - Theory Chicago, Chicago, IL

Theory Chicago

4.8
4.8
363 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
9 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL 60654

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
Our goal is to make Theory your home away from home. Theory is a cozy, upscale sports lounge with an emphasis on comfort, good food, and great service. We can accommodate groups from 2 to 350 for dining and corporate events. Our menu features american cuisine with southern and Mexican touches. We hope to see you here soon.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed 11:00 am–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–2:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Joel Sorinsky
  • Catering
    For Catering inquires please contact Holly at 312-644-0004 or Holly@theorychicago.com. You can also visit http://www.theorychicago.com/private-events/ for more catering information.
  • Private party facilities
    Our easily-adaptable, two-story establishment, can accommodate anywhere from 2-350 guests. We can host an array of events from engagement parties and baby showers to corporate meetings and company occasions. With customizable food and drink packages and a wide variety of amenities, you truly can make the space and your event - your own.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Near North
  • Cross street
    State & Hubbard
  • Parking details
    There is limited street parking available. A Paid Lot is also available on at 18-20 W Hubbard.
  • Public transit
    State & Grand Red Line Stop.
  • Entertainment
    Daily Sporting Event Dj's on Weekend
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • El Clasico Experience

    Multiple dates available
    Catch all soccer action with us!
  • Manchester United Experience

    Multiple dates available
    Catch all Manchester United matches with us!
  • F1 Racing

    Multiple dates available
    Make your reservation to view F1 racing!

What 363 people are saying

Theory Chicago reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Lively

  • Chicago

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Theory Chicago is a vibrant sports bar celebrated for its "awesome atmosphere" and attentive staff. It's a top choice for game days, offering "good food and drinks," with "tons of TVs" for optimal viewing. Regulars praise the "great service" and commend the staff for their proactive approach to customer needs.

363 Reviews
  1. Elijah

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food! Great vibes and great spot to watch the games

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  2. Uday

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best place in Chicago to watch F1. Great crowd and energy!

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  3. Payton VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    hands down THE BEST spot in the city to catch an F1 race! make your reservations well in advance or you’ll miss out!!!

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  4. Mark

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed Premeir League play, a full English Breakfast, and a pint of Guinness. Good times!

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  5. Sherisse VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s my favorite consistent sports bar for March Madness - good people, good food, good vibes. They play the sound, switch to music at commercials and always take care of their customers. We’ve been coming here for 5+ years for sports event, specifically March Madness, & whenever we try a new place we end up saying… ‘We should have gone to Theory!’

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  6. Riley VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best place to watch a game. Always enjoy my watch here

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  7. Theodore VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanks to the team, mgt and ownership for hosting this late late night Chinese Grand Prix. It was great.

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  8. mike

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Sam was the best. He was attentive and ready to go even with being so early

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  9. Sage

    Unspecified2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Waitress was really awesome and responsive. Food and drinks were good! Overall a great time.

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  10. Lemuel

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a great bar to catch the game I’ll definitely be back again in the future

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FAQs

Theory Chicago offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Theory Chicago also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 644-0004.

Theory Chicago is rated 4.8 stars by 363 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. Near North

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Theory Chicago

9 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

  • Cross street
    State & Hubbard
  • Neighborhood
    Near North
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed 11:00 am–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–2:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is limited street parking available. A Paid Lot is also available on at 18-20 W Hubbard.
  • Public transit
    State & Grand Red Line Stop.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joel Sorinsky
  • Entertainment
    Daily Sporting Event Dj's on Weekend
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    For Catering inquires please contact Holly at 312-644-0004 or Holly@theorychicago.com. You can also visit http://www.theorychicago.com/private-events/ for more catering information.
  • Private party facilities
    Our easily-adaptable, two-story establishment, can accommodate anywhere from 2-350 guests. We can host an array of events from engagement parties and baby showers to corporate meetings and company occasions. With customizable food and drink packages and a wide variety of amenities, you truly can make the space and your event - your own.
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