Theory Chicago

Name: Theory Chicago
Address: 9 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL, United States, 60654
Telephone: (312) 644-0004
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (368)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

9 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL 60654

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails
Hot spot

Our goal is to make Theory your home away from home. Theory is a cozy, upscale sports lounge with an emphasis on comfort, good food, and great service. We can accommodate groups from 2 to 350 for dining and corporate events. Our menu features american cuisine with southern and Mexican touches. We hope to see you here soon.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed 11:00 am–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–2:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 am
Phone number
(312) 644-0004
Website
http://www.theorychicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Joel Sorinsky
Catering
For Catering inquires please contact Holly at 312-644-0004 or Holly@theorychicago.com. You can also visit http://www.theorychicago.com/private-events/ for more catering information.
Private party facilities
Our easily-adaptable, two-story establishment, can accommodate anywhere from 2-350 guests. We can host an array of events from engagement parties and baby showers to corporate meetings and company occasions. With customizable food and drink packages and a wide variety of amenities, you truly can make the space and your event - your own.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
9 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL 60654
Neighborhood
Near North
Cross street
State & Hubbard
Parking details
There is limited street parking available. A Paid Lot is also available on at 18-20 W Hubbard.
Public transit
State & Grand Red Line Stop.
Entertainment
Daily Sporting Event Dj's on Weekend
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

NHL Stanley Cup Finals
Multiple dates available
Audio on, Great TV Set up.
Patio seating
Jun 3, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025
Reservations for Patio - Outdoor seating, weather permitting
NBA Experience
Multiple dates available
Join us for the NBA Playoffs - this experience will guarantee you viewing of the NBA Playoffs. Thanks in advance and we look forward to getting you in here!

What 368 people are saying

Theory Chicago reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Theory Chicago is a vibrant sports bar perfect for game day enthusiasts, boasting "the best spot in the city to catch an F1 race" and a lively atmosphere with "tons of TVs" and friendly staff. Guests rave about the "amazing food," great service, and memorable experiences, making it a favorite for events and gatherings.

368 Reviews

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Kristin
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to watch a game. Very lively and lots of TV’s.
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Payton VIP
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
i always have a great time at theory, but they made today feel so special! we were celebrating a special occasion and they comped us two pineapple mimosas with little strawberries on top! it was such an early morning but the staff made it all so worth it! even the owner stopped by to say that “of course i saw your message” about our special event! theory is the best! the staff is amazing! and the food is so good! forza ferrari! 🏎️
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Shil VIP
Chicago / Illinois23 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The team was so friendly, and the managers were so gracious. For bar food, everything was really hot and fresh. Can't wait to see F1 again very soon.
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Jim VIP
Indiana7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Not really “upscale” and the food is so-so, but it was a great place to watch an NBA playoff game we just had to see. They had the sound up on the game at a moderate level and played music during the commercials. Many many bonus points for that.
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Phil
Toronto / Ontario9 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Went there to watch Leafs-Panthers Game 2 and surprisingly ended up being a lot of Leafs fans there which created a great atmosphere. Incredible place to watch a game with tons of TVs (and fans) to create atmosphere. Food was decently priced for downtown. Waitress was nice but came by our table 100+ times asking if we were good and almost felt like we were expected to keep ordering food and drinks as the game went on. Not a huge fan of that. Otherwise good experience.
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Elijah
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food! Great vibes and great spot to watch the games
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Uday
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best place in Chicago to watch F1. Great crowd and energy!
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Payton VIP
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
hands down THE BEST spot in the city to catch an F1 race! make your reservations well in advance or you’ll miss out!!!
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Mark
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyed Premeir League play, a full English Breakfast, and a pint of Guinness. Good times!
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Sherisse
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s my favorite consistent sports bar for March Madness - good people, good food, good vibes. They play the sound, switch to music at commercials and always take care of their customers. We’ve been coming here for 5+ years for sports event, specifically March Madness, & whenever we try a new place we end up saying… ‘We should have gone to Theory!’
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FAQs

Theory Chicago offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Theory Chicago also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 644-0004.

Theory Chicago is rated 4.8 stars by 368 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

9 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

Cross street
State & Hubbard
Neighborhood
Near North
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed 11:00 am–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–2:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is limited street parking available. A Paid Lot is also available on at 18-20 W Hubbard.
Public transit
State & Grand Red Line Stop.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Joel Sorinsky
Entertainment
Daily Sporting Event Dj's on Weekend
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.theorychicago.com/
Phone number
(312) 644-0004
Catering
For Catering inquires please contact Holly at 312-644-0004 or Holly@theorychicago.com. You can also visit http://www.theorychicago.com/private-events/ for more catering information.
Private party facilities
Our easily-adaptable, two-story establishment, can accommodate anywhere from 2-350 guests. We can host an array of events from engagement parties and baby showers to corporate meetings and company occasions. With customizable food and drink packages and a wide variety of amenities, you truly can make the space and your event - your own.

Theory Chicago

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

NHL Stanley Cup Finals

Patio seating

NBA Experience

Menu

What 368 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Theory Chicago offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Theory Chicago restaurant rated?

Is Theory Chicago currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information