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Best place to watch the White Sox is Guaranteed Rate Field in the Windy City. But what if the Sox are playing on the road? Or what if you can’t get (or afford) a ticket to the game? Check out the best Chicago White Sox bars to watch the game with other ChiSox fans.

Chicago White Sox Team History

1906-chicago-white-sox — **1906 World Series Champions, Chicago White Sox. Photo Credit: George Lawrence.**

1917-chicago-white-sox — **1917 Woirld Series Champions, Chicago White Sox. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons.**

The Chicago White Sox are a professional baseball team in United States. And the White Sox compete in the Central division of the American League of Major League Baseball (MLB).

In fact, the White Sox are one of two MLB franchises in Chicago. To clarify, the Chicago Cubs also call the Windy City home.

The White Sox were established in 1901. To begin with, the team called itself the Chicago White Stockings. But they changed their name to the Chicago White Sox in 1904. And they have called themselves the Chicago White Sox ever since.

The Chicago White Sox have won five division titles. Furthermore, they won a wild card berth in 2020.

In addition, they have won six AL pennants. Most importantly, the ChiSox have won three World Series titles.

In fact, they won their first World Series in 1906. Next, they won the World Series in 1917. Most recently, they won the World Series in 2005.

Chicago White Sox Stadiums

The Chicago White Sox play home games at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago’s South Side. And for this reason, some fans call them the South Siders.

Originally, the Chicago White Sox played home games at Comiskey Park. And they played games there for 81 years.

However, that stadium was torn down to make room for a parking lot for a new stadium, which opened in 1991.

When the new stadium opened, it was called Comiskey Park (II). But in 2003, the park’s name was changed to U.S. Cellular Field. And in 2017, it was changed to its present name, Guaranteed Rate Field.

Best White Sox Sports Bars in Chicago

Here are some of the best sports bars and restaurants in Chicago where you can root for the White Sox with like-minded fans.

However, you should call ahead to make sure they will show the game and that the sound will be turned on.

Because of COVID-19, some of the establishments on this list might be temporarily or permanently closed. Either that, or they might not be able to show games or serve alcohol. Therefore, make sure to call first before going!

CWSOB – Chicago White Sox Official Bars, serving White Sox Golden Ales, Goose Island Beer Co.

ChiSox Bar & Grill -320 West 35th Street, Chicago, Illinois. Telephone: (312) 674-5860. Facebook
Cork & Kerry at the Park – 10614 South Western Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Telephone: (312) 842-0769. Facebook CWSOB
Mitchell’s Tap – 3356 South Halsted, Chicago, Illinois. Telephone: (773) 927-6073. Facebook CWSOB
Output Lounge – 1758 West Grand, Chicago, Illinois. Telephone: (312 929-2515. Facebook CWSOB
The BallPark Pub– 514 West Pershing, Chicago, Illinois. Telephone: (773) 675-4687. Facebook CWSOB
Weather Mark Tavern – 1503 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Telephone: (312) 588-0230. Facebook CWSOB
Cork & Kerry at the Park – 3258 South Princeton Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Telephone: (312) 842-0769. Facebook
Turtles Bar & Grill – 238 West 33rd Street, Chicago, Illinois. Telephone: (312) 225-7333. Facebook
Maria’s Packaged Goods & Community Bar – 960 West 31st Street, Chicago, Illinois. Telephone: (773) 890-0588. Facebook
Bob Inn – 2609 West Fullerton Square, Chicago, Illinois. Telephone: (773) 384-6050. Facebook
Mitchell’s Tap. – 3356 South Halsted Street, Chicago, Illinois. Telephone: (312) 927-6073. Facebook
Shinnick’s Pub – 3758 South Union Avenue. Chicago, Illinois. Telephone: (312) 376-3525. Facebook
Flo & Santos – 1310 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Telephone: (312) 566-9817. Facebook CWSOB
Guide’s Sports Bar – 5544 South Archer, Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Telephone: (773) 284-0634. Facebook CWSOB
Buffalo Wings and Things – 3434 South Halsted Street, Chicago, Illinois. Telephone: (773) 579-9464. Facebook CWSOB
Bernice’s Tavern – 3238 South Halsted Street, Chicago, Illinois. Telephone: (312) 961-5516. Facebook
Rocky’s – 234 West 31st Street, Chicago, Illinois. Telephone: (312) 842-9200. Facebook
Kelly’s Tavern – 4403 South Wallace, Chicago, Illinois. Telephone: (773) 924-0796. Facebook CWSOB
McNally’s – 11136 South Western Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Facebook CWSOB

Best Chicago White Sox Bars in Other Illinois Cities

Here are some sports bars and restaurants popular with Chicago White Sox fans in other parts of Illinois.

While these venues often show White Sox games, there are no guarantees.

Therefore, you should call ahead to make sure they will show the game and that the sound will be turned on.

CWSOB – Chicago White Sox Official Bars, serving White Sox Golden Ales, Goose Island Beer Co.

Cities listed in alphabetical order

Bridgeview

Branding Iron – 7036 South Harlem, Bridgeview, Illinois. Telephone: (708) 458-5555. Facebook CWSOB
Z’s & O’s Sports Bar – 7801 West 79th Street, Bridgeview, Illinois. Telephone: (708) 728-9696. Facebook CWSOB

Chicago Ridge

Lucky’s Lounge – 6605 West 96th Street, Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Telephone: (708) 237-3776. Facebook CWSOB

Cicero

Cherrywood Tap – 5129 West 31st Street, Cicero, Illinois. Telephone: (708) 652-4504. Facebook CWSOB

Crestwood

At the Office Sports Bar and Grill – 4901 Cal Sag Road, Crestwood, Illinois. Telephone: (708) 388-5520. Facebook CWSOB
Thirsty Beaver Pub & Grub – 5599 West 127th Street, Crestwood, Illinois. Telephone: (708) 239-1108. Facebook CWSOB

Homewood

Lassen’s Tap – 2131 – 183rd Street, Homewood, Illinois. Telephone: (708) 957-2220. Facebook CWSOB

Joliet

Cemeno’s – 1630 Essington Road, Joliet, Illinois. Telephone: (815) 254-2500. Facebook CWSOB
Double “J” Sports Bar – 1001 Essington Road, Joliet, Illinois. Telephone: (815) 730-8488. Facebook CWSOB
Hero’s West Sports Grill – 1530 Commerce Lane, Joliet, Illinois. Telephone: (815) 725-1234. Facebook CWSOB
Anthony’s – 3151 Voyager Lane, Joliet, Illinois. Telephone: (815) 254-2315. CWSOB

Merrionette Park

115 Bourbon Street – 3359 West 115th Street, Merrionette Park, Illinois. Telephone: (708) 388-8881. Facebook CWSOB

Orchard Park

Fattie’s Pub – 14420 John Humphrey Drive, Orchard Park, Illinois. Telephone: ( 708) 645-4901. CWSOB

Oak Lawn

Reilly’s Daughter – 1140 South Pulaski, Oak Lawn, Illinois. Telephone: (708) 423-1188. Facebook CWSOB

The Whistle Sports Bar & Grill – 4911 West 95th Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois. Telephone: (708) 581-5964. Facebook

Palos Heights

X’s & O’s – 6405 West 127th Street, Palos Heights, Illinois. Telephone: (708) 824-9600. Facebook CWSO

Tinley Park

The Whistle Sports Bar & Grill 159 – 7537 West 159th Street, Tinley Park, Illinois. Telephone: (708) 904-4990. Facebook CWSO

Best Chicago White Sox Bars in Other States

The following sports bars and restaurants are popular with Chicago White Sox fans in other parts of the country.

However, you should always call ahead to make sure they will show the game. Also, ask if the sound will be turned on.

The Bar on Dolores – 1600 Dolores Street, San Francisco, California. (415) 695-1745. Facebook
Bobby G’s Chicago Eatery & Sports Bar – 12990 Highway 9 North, Alpharetta, Georgia. Telephone: (770) 772-0710. Facebook
Hob Nob Sports Bar and Grill – 7200 West Chandler Boulevard, Chandler, Arizona. “Arizona’s Home for Chicago Sports” Facebook
Black Bear Tavern – 1931 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, Georgia. Telephone: (404) 355- 9089. – “ATL’s Official Chicago Headquarters – Never Miss a Single Game” Facebook
Brando’s Sportsbar – 3725 Blue Diamond Road, Las Vegas, Nevada. Telephone: (702) 896-6018. “Chicagoans in the Desert” Facebook
Mac’s Place Pub & Grub – 215 East Bay Street, Charleston, South Carolina. Telephone: (843) 793-4653. Facebook
Tin Horn Flats – 2623 West Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, California. Telephone: (818) 567-2470. Facebook
Rosie O’Grady’s – 3402 Adams Avenue, San Diego, California. Telephone: (619) 284-7666. Facebook
Friendly Confines Sports Restaurant and Bar – Lake Mary, Winter Park, and Altameontre Mall, Florida. Facebook
Joey D’s Chicago Style Eatery – 211 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida. Telephone: (941) 364-9900. And five other locations. Facebook
Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden – 700 West 6th Street, Austin, Texas. Telephone: (512) 545-5505. Facebook
Ivy and Coney – 1537 – 7th Street NW, Washington, DC. Telephone: (202) 6709-IVY. Facebook

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A Word to the Wise

While most of these venues tend to attract Chicago White Sox fans on game day, there are no guarantees.

First of all, not all baseball games are shown. And even when they are, sometimes they won’t turn on the sound. Other times, they might show other events. And there is always the chance the venue might be booked for special events.

Also, fans sometimes migrate to other venues. And bars sometimes close.

Therefore, you should always call ahead to make sure that the game you want to watch will be broadcast.

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Your Input on Chicago White Sox Bars Wanted

If you have patronized any of these Chicago White Sox sports bars, please leave comments (pro or con) in the COMMENT box below.

You can mention the ambiance for fans Chicago White Sox. For example, is there team memorability on display?

And what about the visibility of TV screens, the resolution, and the quality of the sound?

Finally, how is the food? And what about the service?

Also, please let me know if any of these Chicago White Sox watch bars have closed – or if Chicago fans are no longer watching White Sox games at them.

Your own recommendations on where to watch the ChiSox play will also be greatly appreciated! Especially welcome would be White Sox-friendly sports bars in other cities!