Looking for a Cubs Bar Outside Chicago? We’ve Got You Covered

Evan AltmanJuly 5, 2016

There I was, stuck one of the most remote locations on the planet while the Cubs were playing the Mets in Game 1 of the 2015 NLCS. Sure, the beaches of Waikiki were a stone’s throw away, but I wanted to watch my team. After searching in vain for an establishment run by an expatriated Chicagoan, I settled on Yard House. Lots of beer, sure, but I’m not big on the cookie-cutter atmosphere and the randomness of the patrons.

My favorite was the dude waving the whalebone glass around and slapping me on the back while greeting me with “Hey, Bartman!” I fixed him with my best icy glare and probably share a few choice words, but you know there’s going to be someone like that everywhere. I think they’re actually standard-issue with big chain bars.

But at least when the game was over I was able to walk a few blocks to the beach, where I was able to have dinner with my family with Diamondhead off in the distance. Still, it would have been nice to have sidled up next to a few other blue-clad fans to cheer and commiserate for a few hours.

I’m sure you’ve all been there too. Whether it’s a vacation or business travel, something has pulled you away from your familiar haunts and even more familiar TV channels. I suppose that’s all part of getting away for some folks, but there are times when you want a slice of home or to watch your team with a few of your people. It’s nice to walk into a bar with a Cubs shirt on and not have to ask someone if you can change the channel from [insert random sport/game].

With that in mind, I wanted to put together a list of all the Cubs-friendly bars I could find that are outside the greater Chicago area. This is a crowd-sourced effort and I know more names will have to be added over time, which is why I’m keeping this as organic as possible. If you’ve got new places to add, drop me a note in the comments section, tweet me @DEvanAltman, or email dealtman@gmail.com.

California

Lefty’s Chicago Pizzeria, San Diego

710 Beach Club, San Diego

O’Grady’s, San Diego

Monaghan’s, San Francisco

Tinhorn Flatts Saloon & Grill, Burbank

Rush Street, Culver City

Colorado

Wrigley’s Chicago Bar and Grill, Golden

Florida

Roger’s Chicago Hotdogs, Holiday

Doc’s Beach House, Bonita Springs