Having a game plan makes sense. Whether you’re playing a game or just watching other people play a game. So we’ve researched viewing angles, decibel levels and buffalo wings to bring you this breakdown of the best seats for March Madness viewing.
This DePaul bar loves its TVs—all 847,003 of them (rough guesstimate). But honestly, when you’re trying to focus on, say, Valparaiso vs. Michigan State, one is plenty. Ask for table #1 or #7 near the far corner to get an up-close, semiprivate screen. But your beer is all yours.
This VIP table in the West Loop seats up to 10 comfortably and has built-in, pour-it-yourself tappers that include three beers and one vodka. That means you won’t miss a shot while flagging down your server. You’ll actually be pouring a shot.
A table pouring its own vodka and beer is not for everyone. Some people like whiskey and beer. Reserve this plush booth that holds up to eight people and has unobstructed views of the TVs, and a spigot for Jack Daniel’s. Your shot clock is now running...
Around the time of the Elite Eight, you may be hungry. Or you may just want to sit in this TV-equipped, eight-sided room. Either way, this posh ’cue joint has you covered. Order the Whole Pork Shoulder Presentation, but please—keep sauce off your bracket sheet.
Quay’s backroom lounge has a good view of the Chicago River. Nice. It also has views of 30 flat-screens. Nicer. Finally, it has an after-6pm special that includes six beers, six vodka cocktails and six sliders, plus drumettes, pizza and mac and cheese. And, frankly, that’s way beyond nice.
