Cute little bar with good bar food. I had a burger, while my husband had a chicken wrap. Everything was great. The burger was a decent size and the sweet potato fries had the perfect crunch. Service was also great and very accommodating.

Unless you look straight up at the ceiling or straight down at the floor, it is not possible to look anywhere in the place and not see at least two TV's. A true sports bar where there no matter where you're sitting or standing, you'll have a good view of the game. Speaking of the game, this is one of the Boston sports bars in Chicago. While I am not a big sports guy, it's nice that when the mood strikes, I can go to a place where most are rooting for the same team I am. It has a bigger impact on the vibe than I could have expected. I was here for a Patriots game once, and it was a very enjoyable experience. Theory is modern, bright (at least in daytime), and has ample space for fans, be it sitting or standing). The bar service also did a great job making sure that folks weren't waiting too long for a drink. I also recall free shots being passed around after the Pats scored a touchdown! Really nice of them to do so, and added to the festive atmosphere. Finally, where it comes to the food, it is highly forgettable. I hate to say this, but having tried the boneless wings and crab rangoons, I've had better from the freezer section of the supermarket. While this would ordinarily cost a place some points, I am treating Theory as a place to watch a game and get a beer, not as one to eat. Thus, unless you're comfortable drinking on an empty stomach, I recommend you eat somewhere else before stopping in. Thus, we are left with Theory solidifying its spot as one of two Boston sports bars that I see myself going to when I feel like catching a game from the place I called home for almost 30 years.

Outstanding sports bar for out-of-town fans. Dozens of big screen TVs, sports swag, team specific rally songs all combined to make Theory a must see. Our 2 day old server was attentive and friendly. The snacks hit all the marks for GameDay treats. In addition to a great beer selection, they carry an added bonus of a CBD/THC seltzer! We got there for the Bears and Patriots game two hours prior to the kickoff with a party of 10. We reserved a table a month prior to the game. We all had a great time and we recommend Theory for visiting sports fans staying in downtown Chicago!

Nice little place. Came in for a beverage and some small bites. Missed being able to order from the Brucnch menu but barkeep made some good suggestions. Drinks were good. Try the old fashioned.

Great sports bar with tvs in every wall from every angle. Servers are attentive and constantly checking on you and bring your next drink before the first one finishes. I tried the sliders and mac n cheese. Perfect sliders juicy not dry and the mac has 3 cheeses one of the best I have had. Overall great place to watch a boxing match or sports game!

Theory is a perfect sports bar. Definitely would recommend for a game you really want to watch! The vibe was unmatched. I went for the Timberwolves and Nuggets game 7 and it was so fun. So many screens it's great for all viewing points on a table. The salad was pretty good. And really fast service too!

Not a bad place to watch a game. While the bar probably skews to a younger demographic later at night, the location was convenient to the hotel for an afternoon stop. Great service and there are screens everywhere to satiate every sports fan. The tap lineup was impressive with fair prices considering its in River North. For food, solid menu items. My buffalo chicken wrap was tasty and like the beer, priced fairly. If you are in the area and want to watch a game/match, Theory delivers.

Nice bar/restaurant with good drinks and really good food at a reasonable price. Went on a Thursday night and were sat immediately. Service was really good and we were checked in on multiple times during our time there. Food was also great, tried the spicy chicken burger which was full of flavor and the waffle fries were full of seasoning

While in town visiting family, we wanted to find a location to watch the Sunday football game. I found Theory through a Google search and decided to visit. Just as their website states, Theory is an upscale sports bar that offers an eclectic menu in a slick, loungey space with plentiful plasma TVs. We made our reservations on OpenTable which was quick and easy. Immediately upon arrival, we were greeted by hostess and taken to our table. What I enjoyed the most is that they asked us which game we wanted to watch prior to taking us to a table. They will take you to a table that is in the section where that particular football game is/will be played. I thought this was a perfect touch to customer service, as they were ensuring customers can view the game that they came to see. There are a bunch of TVs inside, which cover every single football game that is on. Please be mindful that it is very noisy. I almost think the TVs are a tad bit too loud. However, it does remind you of being at a football game in person. We ordered a few items: the traditional chicken wings with honey bbq sauce, waffle fries, and the Herky Cheesesteak with waffle fries. Everything was delicious! For drinks we ordered a lemon drop martini and a vodka/cranberry. Please be mindful that those wings are extremely saucy. I almost wanted to wipe them down before eating them. The waffle fries were amazing! They were fried to perfection. The cheesesteak was delicious as well. Overall, an amazing experience! I will definitely visit here again.

First time here as my coworker suggested this bar after the Bears game to continue having a few more drinks and watch other Sunday football games. The place was packed, and we were told they were in a transition between people closing out once the Bears game was over and other people coming *from* the game. Everyone we encountered from the host and hostesses to our server were actually really friendly and took great care of us. They have a million TVs in here so you'll never an issue watching any game here. The only reason I took a star off is because our food was very meh! The chips and queso dip didn't do much for me, and the wings themselves were not that great. They weren't awful, and did the job... but I wouldn't go out of my way to come back and eat them again. Maybe other food is actually good here though! Would definitely come back to try other food while drinking here!