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Best Bars With Lawn Games In Chicago

Now that warmer weather has arrived, everyone wants to be outside. And some of the most fun activities to enjoy with friends are the ones can be done outdoors. Fortunately, yard games have become quite the thing to do at some of Chicago's hottest bars. There's a reason why we loved lawn games so much when we were kids, and now anyone can delight in activities like Lawn Twister or Giant Jenga, Yard Yahtzee and many more, while having some fun in the sun with a cool drink and friends old and new. Summer in the city is now more fun than ever — check out some of the best bars with lawn games in Chicago.
Murphy's Bleachers
(Photo Credit: Murphy's Bleachers' Facebook)

Murphy's Bleachers
3655 N. Sheffield Ave.
Chicago, IL. 60613
(773) 281-5356
www.facebook.com/murphysbleachers

Whether you refer to it as the bean bag toss or corn hole, Baggo or bags, we've all played this fun activity at one time or another and it's awesome. One of the places to get your Baggo game face on this summer is at Wrigleyville's own Murphy's Bleachers. Located across from the world-famous Wrigley Field, Murphy's Bleachers features a huge selection of local and seasonal beers and daily food and drink specials, as well as a lively, sporty vibe — regardless of if that sport is the baseball on TV or across the street or even their own bags tournaments. So get your throwing arm warmed up and come down to one of the only places in the area that's just as fun as being at the game itself.

Weeds Tavern
1555 N. Dayton St.
Chicago, IL. 60642
(312) 943-7815
www.facebook.com/WeedsTavern

Live music, an array of drinks. TVs, a large outdoor patio — Weeds Tavern is literally everything you love about all of your favorite bars in Chicago rolled into one. As if 17 taps of local beer isn't awesome enough, check out their Make Your Own Bloody Marys & Mimosas on Sundays for only $5 each. Located in the Ukrainian Village neighborhood of the city, Weeds Tavern is also one of the places to visit to get your own game on. Their patio area is equipped with corn hole boards and fire pits for the best experience you can have with bean bags and fire, so bring the friends and get ready for an evening you'll remember as one of the highlights of your summer.

Ada Street
(Photo Credit: Ada Street's Facebook)

Ada St.
1664 N. Ada St.
Chicago, IL. 60642
(773) 697-7069
www.adastreetchicago.com

Located in the trendy West Town area of Chicago is Ada Street, one of the most eclectic establishments in the entire city. Open nightly for dinner and cocktails, visiting and local foodies alike must treat themselves to a meal at Ada Street to enjoy their award-winning menu options and drink selection. But stellar food aside, one of the reasons to visit Ada Street in the summer time is to take advantage of their backyard area with ping pong tables. Come by for a beer, wine or one of their handcrafted cocktails, and enjoy a game or two of table tennis in the open air with your friends.

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Kaiser Tiger
1415 W. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL. 60607
(312) 243-3100
kaisertiger.com

Bacon wrapped shrimp, bacon grenades, the bacon board, beer, beer and more beer...and bocce ball. If this sounds like your version of heaven, then you need to head over to the Kaiser Tiger! Located in the West Loop, Kaiser Tiger would be a pretty awesome choice for dinner and drinks even sans the massive outdoor patio — but the fact that it exists just makes this place even better. Big on bacon, sausage and selection of beers, play bocce ball out on the patio in the summer months, and even curling in the winter! If you're tired of darts and pool and looking for a more unique social experience, look no further than the Kaiser Tiger.

Streeterville Social
Loews Chicago Hotel
455 N. Park Dr.
Chicago, IL. 60611
(312) 840-6617
www.loewshotels.com/chicago-downtown

If you've ever dismissed "hotel bars" as blasé, it might be time to reconsider and stop by Streeterville Social located in the Loews Chicago Hotel. Housed on the city's Near North Side and opened during the warmer months, Streeterville Social offers one of the nicest rooftop bars in the city. Participate in a game of bags, bocce ball, or giant Jenga while sampling a tasty menu and signature cocktails. With lovely views of the city to boot, Streeterville Social can easily become a favorite summer haunt for you and your friends.

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Soon after earning her BA in journalism, Melanie Falina began writing about one of the loves of her life - music. Since then, she's covered some of the biggest names in music, in addition to writing on an array of other topics as well. She has written for Black Belt magazine, KISS: The Official Authorized Quarterly Magazine, Examiner, AXS.com, Yahoo Voices, and more, and was editor for Don Lemmon's KNOW HOW Book Three, Refuse To Fail. Melanie is also a poet with six published collections of poetry available via Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and various establishments.
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