Blackhawks bars up their game for Stanley Cup Final
The Chicago Blackhawks are in Florida to face the Tampa Bay Lightning for the chance to bring the Stanley Cup back to the city. Whether you've been watching the whole season or just want to get in on the rising tide of hockey mania, these official Blackhawks bars offer a place to catch the game with plenty of TVs, specials and giveaways.
2150 Ogden Ave., Aurora, (630) 585-7650, and 1996 S. Kirk Road, Geneva, (331) 248-0182: Both locations offer themed food specials such as the High Stick, two grilled boneless chicken skewers with fries and coleslaw ($8.95), and Off Sides chili mac and cheese ($6.95), plus drink deals including $5 Bacardi and Coke, $2 12-ounce Bud and Bud Light drafts and $3 select shots.
The Chubby Bullfrog Bar & Grill
1959 Huntley Road, West Dundee, (224) 699-9432: Make sure to arrive early since this bar draws in serious Blackhawks fans all year long, often having to turn away 40 or 50 people. You'll find plenty of specials for every game including $2.50 Coors Light and Bud Light bottles, $3.50 Molson pints, $4 Bacardi and Captain Morgan cocktails, $3 Fireball and Jagermeister shots and $5.99 baskets of wings with fries.
152 W. Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village, (847) 956-1818: Expect big crowds looking to watch the game on the 27 TVs, including a set outside, complete with horns and lights. Drink specials include $3.75 23-ounce Miller Lite and Coors Light drafts, $4.75 32-ounce mini-pitchers of Miller Lite and Coors Light, $10 Bud Light buckets, $5 Bacardi and Captain Morgan drinks, $6 Jack Daniels drinks, $6.50 Ketel One and $3 Fireball shots.
105 E. North Ave., Villa Park, (630) 758-0099: You'll be sure to catch all the plays on 161 TVs including seven on the patio, four projectors inside, 15 42-inch sets in the main bar and eight TVs set into booths. The bar will be raffling Blackhawks jerseys 10 minutes after each game.
Finn McCool's Irish Sports Pub
72 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake, (815) 356-1155, and 1941 E. Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, (847) 303-5100: Both locations raffle off a Jagermeister jersey every game, with Schaumburg also offering Jager shots or Jager and Coke for $5.
435 Angela Lane, Crystal Lake, (815) 459-3473: Watch the game on 28 TVs and enter a raffle for a Hawks jersey.
House of Music & Entertainment
1227 N. Rand Road, Arlington Heights, (847) 577-4663: HOME strives to replicate the feel of being at a Blackhawks game, with a DJ spinning during the commercial breaks and a horn going off every time the team scores. Order $3 Coors Light pints and you'll get a ticket for a jersey raffle at the end of every game. Additional drink specials include $3 Fireball and $3 whiskey and Coke.
236 W. Lake St., Addison, (630) 458-0777: Buy a Guinness stout or blonde American lager throughout the series and you'll get a ticket to enter a raffle for a jersey. The bar shows the game on 30 TVs, sounding horns and flashing lights every time the Hawks score. You can also share $12 domestic buckets.
1120 W. Devon Ave., Elk Grove Village, (847) 534-5000: The bar gives away a different player's jersey every game and shows the Blackhawks on 100 TVs including two sets in the beer garden and two projectors.
Shoeless Joe's Ale House & Grill
10290 W. Higgins Road, Rosemont, (847) 296-5760: You'll get a raffle ticket just for showing up plus an additional one for every item you buy for a drawing for a jersey. Drink specials include $5 Bacardi and Captain, $5 Fireball, 69-cent wings, and $6 Ketel and Jack.
1540 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, (847) 519-7555: Watch the game on 20 sets and a 100-inch projector screen and enter a Jagermeister jersey giveaway.
1700 S. Randall Road, Algonquin, (847) 458-8555: Drink $2.50 Bud Light drafts served in a Blackhawks 22-ounce plastic cup while watching the game on 32 TVs.
Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill
5441 Park Place, Rosemont, (847) 678-0088: The bar hosts a roadwatch party Saturday night with Blackhawks decor and the game on all the TVs. Get there early for a table. A DJ plays during game breaks, and souvenir cups will be available. There will also be giveaways.