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Bengals bars in Chicago, IL

Why this city? Largest Midwest transplant magnet in this set, with a documented multi-bar Bengals scene (Old Town, Lincoln Park, Wrigleyville) and Skyline-serving venues.

Seed list only (3). We publish a bar only with a public source for its Bengals connection or for showing this game / all NFL games. Game sound, reservations and family-friendliness are marked unknown until confirmed with the venue — call ahead on game day.

Woodie's Flat

Verified source

Old Town · Chicago, IL

1535 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

Venue's own Bengals page + Cincinnati Experience: Chicago home of the Bengals, game sound for all games, Skyline Chili, Fan of the Week. Reservations via venue (confirm per game).

  • Family Friendly: unknown
  • Reservations: yes - via venue, per its Bengals page (confirm per game)
  • Game Sound: yes - per venue/Cincinnati Experience

Source: Woodie's Flat Bengals page · Checked: 2026-10-16 · Attributes marked unknown still need direct venue confirmation.

Kincade's Bar & Grill

Verified source

Lincoln Park · Chicago, IL

950 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Cincinnati Experience: Bengals fans have gathered in the basement for years.

  • Family Friendly: unknown
  • Reservations: unknown
  • Game Sound: unknown

Source: Cincinnati Experience - Bengals Bars · Checked: 2026-10-16 · Attributes marked unknown still need direct venue confirmation.

Merkle's Bar & Grill

Needs verification

Wrigleyville, 2nd floor · Chicago, IL

Address: needs verification — see source / venue site

Long-time Bengals gathering spot with flags out front and Skyline 5-Ways cited for watch parties. Street number differed between sources (3516 vs 3519 N Clark), so address is held as needs-verification.

  • Family Friendly: unknown
  • Reservations: unknown
  • Game Sound: unknown

Source: Cincinnati Experience / Dayton Daily News · Checked: 2026-10-16 · Attributes marked unknown still need direct venue confirmation.

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