Junior's Sports Lounge - Little Italy/University Village - Chicago, IL 60607 | Metromix Chicago

Junior's Sports Lounge



Neighborhood: Little Italy/University Village
724 W. Maxwell St.

Chicago, IL 60607
312-421-2277
Price range: $$ ($9-$15)

Inside: Junior's Sports Lounge

The folks behind Cans Bar and Canteen and Salud Tequila Lounge launched this University Village Marketplace spot. They've even partnered up with Chicago Bears legend Gale Sayers in this upscale sports lounge. More than 30 large flatscreen TVs hang from the ceiling and booths are decked out with individual TVs so you don't miss a play. DJs on deck provide the late-night soundtrack, or sometimes play during sporting event commercials. Nosh on upscale pub grub like five kinds of wings, southwestern-style eggrolls and a crab cake "martini," and wash it down with beer or specialty drinks, such as the alcoholic root beer float (sans root beer, sans ice cream). So why Junior's? It was the nickname of partner Jay Runnfeldt's beloved deceased pooch.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
Maxwell St. and Halsted St.
Parking:
Paid Lot and Valet. Paid Lot: $3 garage parking, 1/2 block away.
Public Transportation:
CTA Bus: 8 Halsted, 12 Roosevelt.
Wheelchair Access:
Yes

The Basics

Hours:
11 a.m.-2 a.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Sunday.
Cuisine:
Bar Food and American Contemporary
Meals Served:
Weekend Brunch and Dinner
Price Range:
$$ ($9-$15)
Alcohol:
Full Bar
Smoking:
No
Bar Style:
Lounge and Sports

Features

Features:
Late Night
Facilities:
Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Red Room for 75, with a bar, two 42-inch plasmas and a sliding partition to section off the area.
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
Outdoor Seating:
Yes. 20 tables.

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"RIP-OFF!!!!"

By blkdime68 from south loop, August 7, 2009

since when are SPORTS BARS are suppose to be charging to get in, esp 20 dollars!!!!! Outragous and offensive. i remember a time when i went there a...

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"$20 Entry?!?"

By MotoX8402 from Jefferson Park, August 6, 2009

I wouldn't know what it is like inside because my friends and I turned around after we were frisked to enter and told it was a $20 cover. Seriousl...

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"Disappointing"

By cdg2009 from Little Italy/University Village, July 12, 2009

Slow to non-existent service that was rude and abrupt. The food is way overpriced for the portions and the poor quality (rotting vegetables) ingre...

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