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Parlay At Joy - Parlay at Joy District, Chicago, IL

Parlay at Joy District

4.0
4
42 Reviews
$30 and under
Sports Bar
...a lively, ultramodern sports parlor that has taken over the first floor of the multi-level drinking and dining establishment. A high-energy atmosphere with elevated bar fare from Executive Chef Jason Hedin, Parlay at Joy District aims to be River North's quintessential gathering spot for sports lovers alike.

With a design inspiration flowing from the growing shoe culture fascinated by millennials, guests will enjoy ample booth seating, multiple 100-inch LED TV's and a 200-inch projection screen, so there's never a bad seat in the house. Guests will nosh on dishes like piri-piri chicken wings, avocado crab toast, pork belly sliders, and chickpea fries as well as Neapolitan style specialty and classic pizzas. Parlay at Joy District will cater to craft beer and cider lovers with a nod to local brewers, and offer bottled craft cocktail punches.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Sports Bar, American
  • Hours of operation
    Hours of Operation: Monday: CLOSED (temporarily) Tuesday: (4pm-12am) Wednesday-Friday: (4pm-2am) Saturday: (11am-3am) Sunday: (11am-12am) Dining Hours: Monday: CLOSED (temporarily) Tuesday & Wednesday: Limited Menu (4pm-9:30pm) Thursday & Friday: Full Menu (4pm-9:30pm) Saturday: -(Limited Menu from 11am until 5pm) -(Full Menu from 5pm until 9:30pm) Sunday: -(Brunch Buffet Only from 11am until 3pm)* -(Limited Menu from 3pm until 9pm)
  • Phone number
    (312) 955-0066
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Joy District's playful catering menu contains classic dishes with innovative twists. Meant to be shared among friends, features include a Grilled Spanish Octopus Taco, as well as a special Lollipop Menu including Fried Triple Brie Cream, Crispy Phyllo-wrapped Tiger Shrimp and Smoked Pork Spare Rib. Don't forget to save room for dessert where guests can choose from fun interactive offerings including a colorful candy buffet and do-it-yourself s'mores bar.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Joy District can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator: (866) 910-1436
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross street
    Clark
  • Parking details
    Street Parking, Private Parking Garage on Kinzie & Clark
  • Public transit
    Grand Red Line
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 42 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0
4 based on all time ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 4Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

140 Reviews
  1. Howard

    Chicago

    144 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    144 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, service and ambiance (we appreciated that the background noise was moderate and we could have a conversation). The 1/2 price appetizers during Happy Hour were amazing!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    The food was okay, w

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  3. Howard

    Chicago

    144 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    144 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first visit to Parlay - - we learned about it through the Chicago Dining Out Passbook - - and we were very favorably impressed! We were there during Happy Hour, and enjoyed the half-priced apps - - very generous portions. Our entrees were reasonably priced and very good too. Our server Ashley G. was very attentive. We will definitely return.

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  4. PhoenixB

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2020

    overall3food2service3ambience2
    The ambiance was ok...the women’s bathroom downstairs was disgusting like it hadn’t been cleaned in months. Service was ok food was ok...wouldn’t say i would go back.

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  5. DanK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2020

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    Great spot to watch the Citrus Bowl at. Carly was a great server and was very attentive to my party of three. Only recommendation would be to not only offer the limited brunch menu before 3pm. I would definitely go back.

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  6. Teddy

    Chicago

    150 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    150 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2019

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    I say yes to recommending Parlay with a qualifier. It is a sports bar, not a restaurant. If you want to watch games, the video and audio are very good. The drinks were good as was our waitress. The bloodies are quite good. The pizza was very good. Enough for two of us for a light meal. The cheese curds were bland and you need to ask for two extra cups of marinara which was also not flavorful. The egg sausage sandwich was good but the sides were so so.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2019

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    This place is just awful. Loud yet bad music playing during a prime time football game, yet bills itself as a sports bar. Crap beer selection, lousy table layout. We couldn’t get out of there quick enough.

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  8. KarinN

    Phoenix

    36 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2019

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Put a burger on the brunch menu please!!! Service was great!!!

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  9. Fred

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2019

    overall2food4service2ambience4
    First, we had a reservation for 8 pm and did not get seated until 845. Not sure why you would seat people for the start of the Michigan game (being a Michigan bar) at 6 pm for the start of the game and expect the group to depart prior to the end of the game. Service was poor. Very nice person but basic rules about getting drinks for my guests; having plates and set ups not done. Food was actually very good. Nice TV's.

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  10. TeamKlappa

    Kansas City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a swanky atmosphere for a sports bar. We were celebrating completion of the Marathon and it was the perfect place. Mike, the manager took incredible care of our large group. Highly recommended.

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  11. JazzT

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2019

    overall3food1service4ambience4
    My experience here was okay when me and my girlfriends walked in we werent greeted, and I had to ask about our reservation. We sat down the music was good and the seating was comfortable but the tables were wobbly. We then ordered drinks which weren't bad at all but the food wasnt that great the chicken was okay (it was only good because of the sauces the provided). My girlfriends ordered jalapeño artichoke dip and it was watery and taste like cheese, the slidera had no flavor and neither did the pizza. I was very disappointed when I left this place I had to apologize to my girls for even coming here.

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  12. michael

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Online this may look like a traditional sports bar, realize that the TVs show a great game but picture that with a night club feel with DI music and full cocktail bar atmosphere Limited menu but all meals were excellent. Suggest reservation if you want a table.

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  13. JessicaM

    Atlantic City

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2019

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    Went in for brunch, the food was decent. It was loud because a game was on but nothing unexpected. Our waitress disappeared for extended periods but it was busy so maybe understaffed? Overall a good experience

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  14. YaniletO

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2019

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    Honestly a waste of $30. Had I known it was a buffet style brunch I wouldn’t have booked. I was expecting a menu with a brunch menu. I personally don’t do any place with a buffet because I know the quality is not great. Very disappointed

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2019

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    I had a great time during brunch. Kinda expensive for the type of food they have available. But the mimosas kept coming and the DJ was great

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2019

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Let me preface by stating that Parlay and the staff did nothing wrong, this was completely an open table error that created a very poor experience for myself and the individuals with me. My group put in a reservation while at a different location as we wanted to head elsewhere to watch a game, however after leaving the previous location and coming to parlay were informed that there were in fact only 2 open tables and both had been held for previous reservations. I had to give 1-star across the board as unfortunately we were not able to try the service, food, or enjoy the ambiance. Open Table needs to correct the system to account for times when tables are not available so that groups do not depend on the confirmed reservations when making plans.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unbelievable spot to watch a game. We stayed for many hours, had incredible service the entire time, then ultimately transitioned to the club upstairs. Highly recommend on all fronts!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Michigan football

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  19. JCA1

    Chicago

    36 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2019

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    The rooftop is amazing... great place to hangout out with friends and get some great photos. However, the brunch buffet selection was mediocre and food was cold. The mimosas were great though.

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  20. KeishaV

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2019

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I had an amazing time I attended the Saturday brunch it atmosphere was very fun,waitress was very attentive food was great wish the selection was bigger for $50 but overall great experience and the security/ bouncers were so nice and helpful

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  21. Vohadka

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best place to celebrate my 21st! Loved the staff and music, the energy really showed. 💛

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  22. PheniqueH

    Alabama

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2019

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    We were celebrating a friend’s 41st birthday the ambiance was great food wasn’t good and very limited very limited selection wasn’t worth the amount

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    It’s a nice place but I wouldn’t suggest this place if you are looking to get wasted with friends but the drinks are cute. Our server tried her best by bringing shots of premixed drinks (nice gesture) you will not get a buzz from the $14 drink specials. Overall, it’s a nice spot for friends to relax

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  24. Mozzie

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2019

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Only good for instagrammable drinks. Food was so-so

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2019

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Good drinks , nice atmosphere

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  26. HannahN

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great and happy hour specials were wonderful

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  27. MarceyB

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2019

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Our server was Anahi

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday. Great fun!

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  29. AlexandriaN

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2019

    overall2food4service4ambience1
    I didn’t realize how casual Joy District/Parlay was, casual as in bar style. The food was surprisingly very good! And I would recommend Joy District in general as a place to go for drinks, good music and bar food. But I wouldn’t recommend Parlay as an establishment for dinner. You guys shouldn’t even take reservations.

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  30. TaneshaS

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 15, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Definitely the place to be for day party brunch vibes The waffles are amazing and all the staff was very friendly and willing to help they were especially accommodating considering we only had 30 minutes of Buffet style brunch left our waitress made sure that we got the full experience in the short time before brunch was over . I definitely will go back on time LOL

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  31. HannahN

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food.

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  32. FTate

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2019

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    The atmosphere was great. Service and food selection was mediocre was not a value for the money spent.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2019

    overall1food3service4ambience1
    the dj was playing the music so loudly that no one could hear another person talk - even if you were sitting right next to each other.

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  34. kdkswim

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2019

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    We went on a Friday night for dinner and to watch the draft- because they advertise as a sports bar. There wasn’t actually sports on any TVs, it took us over 20 minutes to get a server, then another 20 minutes to get our drinks and appetizers. We ordered the check with our food and left. Also- the atmosphere overall was bad- we were seated next to a table of 8 very drunk screaming women and there was a frat party going on upstairs. We left and got dinner elsewhere- this place might be fine if you’re 22 and just want to get really drunk, but it’s definitely not a sports bar.

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  35. Gabby

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2019

    overall2food1service2ambience3
    I don't think the food or the service was up to par for what they claim to over. Service was rude, and disrespectful at first when they sat us at a wobbly table and then when we asked to switch were very hesitant. After that, made one of the cocktails incorrectly and then was annoyed when we asked for them to remake it. Overall, not the best brunch experience especially for a holiday brunch.

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  36. JulieC

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2019

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We went in on a Saturday afternoon when they are not usually open; however they were for March Madness. Our server was very nice and helpful. Great customer service. We ordered several items off the menu and each one was very good! They had plenty of tv's for our viewing pleasure and actually turned the sound on for us!

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  37. AngelaM

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2019

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Our waitress was new and she was amazing! Best service ever!

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  38. RyanR

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2019

    overall1food3service1ambience1
    Food was decent. They claim to be a sports bar, but 8 of the 10 TV's had "Chive TV" on them, while solid college basketball, and NBA games were going on. It took our server 24 (we counted) minutes to come take our drink order. Our first two drinks we ordered at the bar because the server was MIA. The sad thing, is that there were 4 tables of people in the entire restaurant. It was poor.

    1 person found this helpful

  39. KevinB

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2019

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    Terrible service doesn’t begin to describe the staff. 20+ minute wait for bottled beers.

    1 person found this helpful

  40. MelanieR

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2019

    overall1food3service1ambience1
    We walked in and were brought to a table and told that someone would be with us shortly. 10 minutes go by and no one's stopped by to see us so I go back up to the hosts desk. She apologized and said she'd get someone right away for us. Another 10 minutes go by and someone finally comes by to pour us water but doesn't say anything. We flagged down the bartender and she didn't explain how brunch worked or anything just gave us wristbands. We wanted to order the Scrumdidlyumptious which says serves 1-2 people and is $24. It comes out and is HUGE!! So we drink a little and eat a little but it was hard to have a conversation because the music was so loud. No one ever came to clear plates or give us more water we had to keep going up to the bar. When we ask for the check it listed the gumball drink as $48! I showed her the menu that said it was $24 and she said that was the price per person. No where on the menu does it say that is the price per person. Food was good but not worth $30. We would have never ordered the drink if we had known it was DOUBLE the price listed on the menu and was that large. Lots of employees running around but not actually doing anything. Terrible service.

    1 person found this helpful

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Parlay at Joy District is rated 4 stars by 42 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Parlay at Joy District

112 W Hubbard, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Clark
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of operation
    Hours of Operation: Monday: CLOSED (temporarily) Tuesday: (4pm-12am) Wednesday-Friday: (4pm-2am) Saturday: (11am-3am) Sunday: (11am-12am) Dining Hours: Monday: CLOSED (temporarily) Tuesday & Wednesday: Limited Menu (4pm-9:30pm) Thursday & Friday: Full Menu (4pm-9:30pm) Saturday: -(Limited Menu from 11am until 5pm) -(Full Menu from 5pm until 9:30pm) Sunday: -(Brunch Buffet Only from 11am until 3pm)* -(Limited Menu from 3pm until 9pm)
  • Cuisines
    Sports Bar, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking, Private Parking Garage on Kinzie & Clark
  • Public transit
    Grand Red Line
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 955-0066
  • Catering
    Joy District's playful catering menu contains classic dishes with innovative twists. Meant to be shared among friends, features include a Grilled Spanish Octopus Taco, as well as a special Lollipop Menu including Fried Triple Brie Cream, Crispy Phyllo-wrapped Tiger Shrimp and Smoked Pork Spare Rib. Don't forget to save room for dessert where guests can choose from fun interactive offerings including a colorful candy buffet and do-it-yourself s'mores bar.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Joy District can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator: (866) 910-1436
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