The Ultimate Place To Watch March Madness In Chicago!
Bracket Bar takes over River North starting March 10 with the Big Ten Tournament and stays open for every round of March Madness — from the First Four all the way to the National Championship.
This indoor sports bar pop-up is built for wall-to-wall games, nonstop brackets, and an atmosphere where every buzzer beater matters. Every screen is on, every matchup is live, and the drinks and game-day food keep coming from tip-off to the final whistle.
This Pop-Up Sports Bar is built specifically for NCAA March Madness basketball in Chicago!
Walk-ins welcome.
For large group reservations please email events@chicagosocial.com
Must be 21+ with a valid id
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Watch
Get ready for:
- 2 Floors of wall-to-wall TV screens showing every Men’s and Women’s NCAA Tournament game, the Big Ten Conference Tournament, and other major conference tournaments
- 3 video walls
- Sound-on for featured matchups
- DJs sinning during game stoppages
- Bracket challenge contests and all-day tournament energy
- Open daily during tournament play from opening tip to final buzzer
For group reservations please email events@chicagosocial.com
DRINK
Cold beer, classic cocktails, and game-day specials all day. Grab a drink, watch the games, and see how long your bracket survives.
Eat
Wings, burgers, and all the game-day staples — exactly what you want when you’re locked into a game. Stay tuned for official Bracket Bar Menu.