Best Sports Bar to Watch a Game in Naperville: Bottoms Up Sports Bar & Grill Wins the Friday Poll!
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Game day is always better with good food, friends, and a place where you can actually see the action. This week, Naperville locals voted for their favorite spot to catch a game, and Bottoms Up Sports Bar & Grill came out on top. Located on South Washington Street, Bottoms Up offers a casual setting, a full menu, and plenty of screens to keep sports fans close to the action.
A Spot Built for Game Day
Walking into Bottoms Up, you immediately get that classic, laid-back game-day energy. With 28 high-definition screens scattered around, you don't have to worry about missing a single play, no matter where you're sitting. They’ve got the sports packages covered, and if the weather's nice, the outdoor patio gives you a great spot to kick back and watch outside. It’s just an easy, natural choice when you want to meet up with friends or family and actually hear yourselves talk over the roar of the game.
A Menu Built for Every Kind of Fan
You can't really watch a game without good food, and Bottoms Up leans heavily into that with a menu full of reliable favorites. They’ve got burgers, wraps, sandwiches, ribs, salads, tacos, and quesadillas, but the wings are definitely the main event. You can get them tossed in Buffalo, BBQ, Garlic Parmesan, Hot Honey, Lemon Pepper, or a few different dry rubs. If you're rolling with a group, the Bottoms Up Sampler is pretty hard to beat for sharing, it lets you mix and match mozzarella sticks, onion rings, fried pickles, loaded skins, and mini corn dogs. Plus, they run daily specials on wings, tacos, burgers, and drinks all week long.
Why Naperville Keeps Coming Back
People keep coming back here because it genuinely feels like a neighborhood spot where families and groups of friends can hang out without any pretense. The vibe is casual, the comfort food hits the spot, and having daily specials means you can drop in pretty much any day of the week and find a good deal. That mix of a welcoming atmosphere, plenty of screens, and solid pub grub is what pushed Bottoms Up to the top of the poll this week against some pretty stiff competition around town.
Runner-Ups Worth a Visit
Hizemans - Located on South Washington Street, Hizemans is a lively sports bar with plenty of TVs, a casual atmosphere, and a menu of burgers, wings, and other game-day favorites. It’s a fun option for catching a game while hanging out with friends.
Draft Picks - With large video walls, plenty of TVs, a wide beer selection, and daily food and drink specials, Draft Picks is another great choice for sports fans. They show major sporting events, including NFL and college football games, UFC events, and more.
Danny’s Pub & Grill - A longtime neighborhood favorite, Danny’s offers a relaxed pub atmosphere with homemade food, drinks, live music, karaoke, pool, darts, and trivia. It’s a good spot for those looking for a casual place to watch a game and stay awhile.
Up North Ale House - Up North Ale House brings together sports, food, and a laid-back atmosphere. Guests can enjoy burgers, wings, pizza, craft beers, daily specials, and an outdoor patio, making it a great option for a casual game-day outing.
Visit Bottoms Up Sports Bar & Grill, located at 1807 S. Washington St., Naperville, IL 60565. Drop by or check online to see what weekly specials they’ve got lined up, and follow along on social media to keep up with game-day schedules.
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