OTish- MGOBREWER DOES CHICAGO
August 22nd, 2014 at 4:44 PM ^
There is a Michigan bar locator under the Mgoboard dropdown menu immediately beneath the site's main banner.
August 22nd, 2014 at 4:47 PM ^
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August 22nd, 2014 at 4:55 PM ^
Duffy's on Division street is where I watched the football and basketball games when I lived in chicago. The crowd is like mid-20s mostly local fans but definitely some recent alumni as well (you can find them because they were the student fooball shirts from the years they were in school). It's standing room only for most games and they play The Victors on the bar sound system after every big Michigan play. Closest thing to being in the student section without being at the Big House. Also beer is pretty cheap and they have moderate selection.
August 22nd, 2014 at 4:58 PM ^
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August 22nd, 2014 at 4:59 PM ^
August 22nd, 2014 at 5:01 PM ^
you are quite right, thank you for the correction. 420 W Diversey
August 22nd, 2014 at 9:31 PM ^
August 23rd, 2014 at 11:09 AM ^
There are two Rockits--one in Wrigleyville, one in River North.
August 22nd, 2014 at 4:54 PM ^
We didn't read the post did we?
August 22nd, 2014 at 5:40 PM ^
be a douche, read his post first so you can be a douche in a correct manner.
August 22nd, 2014 at 4:47 PM ^
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August 22nd, 2014 at 5:09 PM ^
August 22nd, 2014 at 4:54 PM ^
I don't know if the Hubbard (River North) Rock-It is UM-affiliated, but the Wrigleyville (Clark, across from Wrigley Field) definitely is.
The Diag (http://www.diagchicago.com/) typically gets a good crowd, too, as does Matilda (Sheffield, south of Belmont). Matilda is an odd bar; you wouldn't take it as a sports bar, but UM fans go there so that's all you really need.
All are fairly close to the Red line. Not familiar with the south side UM bar scene, sorry.
August 22nd, 2014 at 4:57 PM ^
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August 22nd, 2014 at 5:50 PM ^
It is. Good looking broads there too.
August 22nd, 2014 at 5:59 PM ^
Diag is awesome
August 22nd, 2014 at 6:25 PM ^
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August 22nd, 2014 at 4:55 PM ^
Diag Bar & Grill, 2856 N. Southport Ave. (map)
• Rockit Bar & Grill, 22 W. Hubbard (map)
• Rockit Burger Bar, 3700 N. Clark Street (map)
• West End, 1326 W Madison St, Chicago, IL, 60607 (map)
I've been to games at Diag and both Rockits, both are a good time. Big crowds, get there early.
August 22nd, 2014 at 4:57 PM ^
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August 22nd, 2014 at 5:07 PM ^
I second Duffy's, but you need to get there as early as you can. If not, then Diag or Rockit are solid alternatives. Warning - if you don't pick a Michigan-centric bar, there is a good chance the sound will not be on. I'm going to the game, otheriwse I would join you!
August 22nd, 2014 at 5:26 PM ^
Here's the official list for 2014, they just added one more location:
http://alumni.umich.edu/clubs/chicago/game-watching-u-m-club-greater-ch…
August 22nd, 2014 at 5:39 PM ^
If you want to be rowdy, go to Duffy's. If you're more laid back, go to RockIt or Matilda's. The neighborhood for RockIt Wrigleyville (Clark Street) has more goin' on than the one further south.
August 22nd, 2014 at 7:31 PM ^
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