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So you say the sound of shoulder-to-helmet hits makes your skin crawl? Do you resent that something called "fantasy football" exists and don't even pretend to care when your friend tries to explain it to you? Do you love football season for the food and drink, but think it would be improved without the whole "football" part?

If you said "yes" to any of these questions, well, here's a list for you. Knowing that football season doesn't float everyone's boat (especially in lieu of the NFL's recent off-the-field problems), Eater has put together a list of 10 bars for folks looking to escape football. Sunday Fundays aren't just for football fans (who can find their bar here); non-football fans should feel free to visit one of these establishments instead.

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Hopleaf Bar

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The bar’s owner says customers don’t cheer for any teams and instead root for beer. This Andersonville gastropub also promises they’ll never televise a Super Bowl.

5148 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 334-9851
(773) 334-9851

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The Red Lion Pub

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The pub’s owner said they may eventually show English soccer on the bar’s sole TV screen, but he’s more interested in encouraging conversation.

2446 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 883-2422
(773) 883-2422

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Half Acre Beer Company

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Half Acre’s tasting room has WiFi and board games so drinkers can escape the gridiron.

4257 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 248-4038
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Big Star

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Tacos, cheap beer, cheap whiskey and a packed patio highlight this One Off's perpetually popular Sunday Funday hangout. Saturdays bring $3 shots of Old Fitzgerald bourbon, while Sundays bring $3 shots of Old Overholt rye.

1531 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 235-4039
(773) 235-4039

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Cole's Bar

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There could be live music or a comedy show, but there’s never a cover at this Logan Square dive.

2338 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 276-5802
(773) 276-5802

Skylark

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Don’t forget to hit the ATM at this cash-only bar that offers a full menu, including the infamous Skylark Burger. No TVs.

2149 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 948-5275
(312) 948-5275

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DryHop Brewers

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雖然這四季如春啤酒廠gastropub perilously close to Wrigleyville, there are few bros inside compared to other nearby bars. Serves food and no TVs.

3155 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 857-3155
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Weegee's Lounge

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Every cocktail comes in a martini glass, and there are no TVs. The bar also has shuffleboards.

3659 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 384-9423
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查爾斯ton

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While the crusty old men who frequented the place have moved on since the 2011 ownership change and remodeling.

2076 N Hoyne Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 489-4757
(773) 489-4757

Neon Wilderness

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1270 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

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Off Color Brewing Taproom The Mousetrap

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1460 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 929-2916
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Moody Tongue Brewing Company

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2136 S Peoria St, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 600-5111
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Punch House

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1227 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 526-3851
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Duke Of Perth

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2913 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 477-1741
(773) 477-1741

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Lost Lake

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3154 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 293-6048
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Billy Sunday

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3143 W Logan Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 661-2485
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Three Dots and a Dash

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435 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 610-4220
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Hopleaf Bar

5148 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640

The bar’s owner says customers don’t cheer for any teams and instead root for beer. This Andersonville gastropub also promises they’ll never televise a Super Bowl.

5148 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 334-9851
(773) 334-9851

The Red Lion Pub

2446 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

The pub’s owner said they may eventually show English soccer on the bar’s sole TV screen, but he’s more interested in encouraging conversation.

2446 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 883-2422
(773) 883-2422

Half Acre Beer Company

4257 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Half Acre’s tasting room has WiFi and board games so drinkers can escape the gridiron.

4257 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 248-4038
(773) 248-4038

Big Star

1531 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Tacos, cheap beer, cheap whiskey and a packed patio highlight this One Off's perpetually popular Sunday Funday hangout. Saturdays bring $3 shots of Old Fitzgerald bourbon, while Sundays bring $3 shots of Old Overholt rye.

1531 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 235-4039
(773) 235-4039

Cole's Bar

2338 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

There could be live music or a comedy show, but there’s never a cover at this Logan Square dive.

2338 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 276-5802
(773) 276-5802

Skylark

2149 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608

Don’t forget to hit the ATM at this cash-only bar that offers a full menu, including the infamous Skylark Burger. No TVs.

2149 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 948-5275
(312) 948-5275

DryHop Brewers

3155 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657

雖然這四季如春啤酒廠gastropub perilously close to Wrigleyville, there are few bros inside compared to other nearby bars. Serves food and no TVs.

3155 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 857-3155
(773) 857-3155

Weegee's Lounge

3659 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Every cocktail comes in a martini glass, and there are no TVs. The bar also has shuffleboards.

3659 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 384-9423
(773) 384-9423

查爾斯ton

2076 N Hoyne Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

While the crusty old men who frequented the place have moved on since the 2011 ownership change and remodeling.

2076 N Hoyne Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 489-4757
(773) 489-4757

Neon Wilderness

1270 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

1270 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Off Color Brewing Taproom The Mousetrap

1460 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642

1460 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 929-2916
(312) 929-2916

Moody Tongue Brewing Company

2136 S Peoria St, Chicago, IL 60608

2136 S Peoria St, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 600-5111
(312) 600-5111

Punch House

1227 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608

1227 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 526-3851
(312) 526-3851

Duke Of Perth

2913 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657

2913 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 477-1741
(773) 477-1741

Lost Lake

3154 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

3154 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 293-6048
(773) 293-6048

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Billy Sunday

3143 W Logan Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647

3143 W Logan Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 661-2485
(773) 661-2485

Three Dots and a Dash

435 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654

435 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 610-4220
(312) 610-4220

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