bahhhhh. it's the
Hooters.
I was there recently
Hooters.
I was there recently and my waitress mentioned it is a family restaurant.
Plus, their chicken wings are on the money!!
CJK5H
A family resturant?!?!
that does not compute.
What part of town?
What part of town?
We're in Evanston
but will go downtown. I know about a handful of MIchigan bars(including the three above), but I don't know if kids are allowed in.
There's a time and a place for spontaneity.
Firehouse?
Not sure if you're definitely planning to be in Chicago, but if you're still in Evanston, the Firehouse on Chicago just south of Main has a bunch of tvs and the upstairs has pool tables and video games, etc. I'd take my 8 yr old son there, but we're actually heading to the Shedd with his Adventure Guides buddies and dads for the day. And, yes, the other UM dads agreed it was a better plan than watching the game together - better from a (positive) parent-son bonding point-of-view, at least...
ESPN Zone would be a kid
ESPN Zone would be a kid friendly place, but I'm not sure how many Michigan fans will be there.
Dave and Busters?
You couldn't pay me to watch a game there, but your son will be happy.
It's Always Sunny
"Where else you get the best steak in a place full of video games?" "DAVE AND BUSTERS!!!!"
-totally not sure if the quote is right but it's something that is similar to it.
Good call.
And if the place is classy enough for Frank Reynolds, it's classy enough for a 9 year old.
Michigan Bars
The official list of "Michigan" bars are as follows:
1. Duffy's
2. Moe's Cantina
3. RockIt
There is another one in the suburbs, but is probably further than you want to travvel.
Duffy's is an obvious no because they are pretty much a frat bar - your kid will probably be asked if he rushed Beta at least ten times.
Moe's and RockIt are decent bars with good food and have more sit down places. RockIt was pretty empty when I got there and it started to get fuller as the day went on. Moe's I think would also be okay but it's in the middle of Wriggleyville, so there's a good chance you'll be surrounded by recent college grads who are drunk.
If I had to pick one, I'd say RockIt would be your best bet if you are looking for a specific Michigan bar. However, I've never seen a kid there before so you are better off calling ahead of time to see if they allow it. RockIt is also the priciest of the three.
I agree the Dave and Busters/ESPN Zone would be good places for a kid because if he ever gets bored, then there are other things to do. Also, knowing the game on Saturday, you might need a distraction or two as well. HOwever, as mentioned before, they'll show the game, but aren't really Michigan bars, so you'll get the belligerent OSU fans there too (and really, are there any other kind of OSU fans).
Hope this helps.
Jokenjin
Kid Friendly Bar
I've been to Moe's for 3 of the last four games, and it's been pretty empty since the Penn State game. There have been small children (including infants) there the last couple of times. I'd say that's probably a good bet, but it is Ohio State week so I can't guarantee anything.
"Give 100%. 110% is impossible. Only idiots recommend that." - Ron Swanson
on a related topic
I'm looking for a kid friendly strip club. Any suggestions?
This has nothing to do with Michigan football.
easy.
Dick's Last Resort
Brady...Hoooooooke!
bahhhhh. it's the osu-michigan game! there's nowhere you can go where you won't hear some expletives if there's michigan and osu fans there!
"Ohio is like a giant turd that Michigan just can't pinch off"