Probably the best sports bar in the world.
Sports bars are fantastic. You go into any bar, order a beer and within minutes somebody will ask how you are and what you think of the game.
Of course bars in Chicago show NBA,NHL,NFL and MLB. However there is a special place that attracts those who miss their dose of La Liga, Bundesliga or Premier League.
The Globe Pub on West Irving Park Road is a home from home for fans of the world game. Be there on a Saturday morning and enjoy live action while you enjoy a beer and a breakfast. When I called I was able to watch Leeds United and West Ham simultaneously.
I also had great company. I met Gary who is one of the owners of the pub. He is American, so how did he get involved? Well, every Sunday during the 1980s a local tv station showed English football book ended by Benny Hill, Monty Python and Dave Allen. I can understand the attraction.
The pub is great. It is a hub for English people who live in Chicago. Notable visitors include Sean Bean, David Beckham and Rod Stewart. Several English teams have supporters clubs based here such as Jake and his fellow Forest fans. It has a large selection of beers. I had a couple of Daisy Cutters which were wonderful. You can even buy Sam Smith’s.
The pub walls are adorned with flags and banners of sports clubs from all over the world. I noticed that there wasn’t Castleford Tigers scarf there so I presented mine to Nikola, who will find a space for it.
The Globe Pub is definitely the best sports bar in Chicago.
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