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Mother Hubbard's
5 W. Hubbard St.
Chicago, IL 60654
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(312) 828-0007
Open Everyday
11 AM until 4 AM
5 AM on Saturday
Kitchen Open Late
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Video On Demand

Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub has the most satellite receiver in the area. This is great for your game day viewing because more receivers plus a whole lot of monitors means more different games being shown at the same time. As a matter of fact we guarantee you'll get your game by your table. Just ask! We call it Video On Demand.

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Employee Of The Month

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Employee of the Month is our way of acknowledging those who go above and beyond in offering Mother Hubbard's hospitality.

Hawks Official Viewing Site

Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub is an official Blackhawks viewing site.

Watch every game here including those on the Versus Network.

 

 

Monday
Mar182013

The Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub Crew Gears Up!

Sure, We doubled up the excitement on St. Paddy's weekend with some Men's Big Ten games from the United Center, but every member of the Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub staff was suited up and ready to play.

If you live here it's likely that Mothesr Hubbard's is already your March Madness headquarters.

If you're planning on a visit to Chicago , drop in and experience the relaxted neighborhood feel and friendly service that is Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub, where the the downtown Loop meets River North. 

Sunday
Mar172013

Men's Big 10 Basketball Kicks Off March Madness At Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub

St. Patrick's Day Weekend
River North, Chicago

Men's Big 10 basketball wraps up play this weekend to kickstart March Madness in Chicago!

Make sure your viewing venue can show a LOT of games. With a massive satellite capacity of 28 receiver and over 40 monitors, Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub can show all the games you need and want, at the same time!

Saturday
Feb092013

Get Your Hockey On Chicago Style! Blackhawks Style!

River North, Chicago

Not only is the game fast, this year the season is short with more frequent play.

Whether you're working dowtonw in the Loop or visiting a Gold Coast hotel, catch every game at Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub where you'll find a comfortable neighborhood feel and a welcome smile (even if you're cheering for your home team.)

Not from around here? No problem, you can watch your home team on a TV near your table. With a rack full of digital receivers and plenty of monitors we can show pretty much every game at the same time. Just ask your server or bartender for your game.

Friday
Jan252013

Super Bowl Sunday at Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub

It is Super Bowl Time once again! The Ravens (who knew?) and 49ers tangle at 5:30 on Sunday Feb 3rd and you and your guest can be part of Chicago Super Bowl History.

Mother Hubbard’s Sports Pub is celebrating our 20th Super Bowl Party anniversary and we are blowing out the stops. There will raffles, door prizes, our famous half time souvenir towel toss (not available in any store) and other surprises.

The winner and final score will be presented before kickoff. We have picked the correct winner and margin of victory in 17 of the last 20 years. We are on a roll!!!!!

Doors opens at 11AM on Super Sunday. Call (312) 828-0007 for more info or reservations.

Thursday
Dec272012

RING IN THE NEW YEARS AT MOTHER HUBBARDS SPORTS PUB 20TH NEW YEAR'S CELEBRATION!

- NEVER A COVER CHARGE
- NO RESERVATION NECESSARY
- FREE PARTY FAVORS
- COMPLIMENTARY CHAMPAGNE TOAST AT MIDNIGHT
- COUNTDOW FROM NEW YORK AND CHICAGO ON OUR 60+ TVS
- OPEN UNTIL 4AM
- LATE KITCHEN OPEN UNTIL 3AM

 

Monday
Dec242012

2012 Holiday Hours Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Holiday Hours

Christmas Eve Day 
Open 11 AM to 4 AM

Christmas Day
Open 4 PM to 4 AM

New Years Day
Open 11 AM to 4 AM

Kitchen Open Late Everyday!

You've shopped at 1AM on State Street, stood in endless lines for that last minute gift, and heard enough versions of Holly Jolly Christmas to last a lifetime. It's time to give yourself a gift.

We're open all day Christmas eve day! On Christmas day we'll open the doors at 4 PM so after the presents are unwrapped, the Christmas meals are finished, pass on the usual Chrismas day movie and meet your friends at Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub so we can show you the same holiday spirit we have for close to 20 years!

Sunday
Dec022012

Yes Virginia, Mother Hubbard's Waits Until After Thanksgiving To Decorate.

Dateline: December 01, 2012, River North, Chicago, Illinois

Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub (arguably one of Chicago's most beloved sports restaurants) may also be the last to maintain a reasonable schedule for Christmas decorating. While other retail outlets and restaurants beginning decorationg well before thanksgiving (some actual just take down the skeletons and put up the Santas!) Mother Hubbard's prides itself on maintaining a tradional holiday timeline. Just like we have for almost 20 years. Now, if ony we can find a way to keep the santa hat on the frog.

Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub holiday spirits outdoors...

and in!

Sunday
Nov252012

Ohio State Victory Over Michigan: Case Of Beauty Over Brawn?

Enthusiasm was high this weekend for the Michigan/Ohio State game, but it seems that the sheer Michigan fandom and brawn were no match for the beauty of Ohio State’s play and its fans.

 


Wednesday
Nov212012

Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub 19th Annual Thanksgiving Day Celebration

Open 11AM-4AM for football, food and fun.

Traveling to Chicago over the Thanksgiving holiday?
We'll make you feel right at home with friendly, comfortable service. Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub is located in the River North neighborhood, within a short walk or cab ride of over 100 hotels. Just ask the Concierge.

Spending Thanksgiving dinner with the family?
The bird, the fixings, a heaping portion of pumpkin pie, who doesn't love Thanksgiving? When you shake off that turkey induced coma text your pals and join us for a pint and some football. Remember, the alternative is a dreamy-eyed recap of the Twilight saga from your 'tween aged nieces fueled by that second piece of pie. Don't say we didn't warn you.

 

 

Saturday
Oct202012

Chalks The Walk. Or " How to help our out of town friends find the best NFL action."

At Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub we spare no expense when it comes to helping our out of town visitors find all the NFL action. 

We contracted Lianna all the way from Florence to create this recent masterpiece. The completed project was an interpretation of the Sistine Chapel ceiling with Jay Cutler reaching out to touch an unidetified receiver. 

Unfortunately, a subsequent drizzle altered the sketch so it more resembled a colorful Rorschach inkblot of the teletubbies palying twister.

Just another reason to arrive before kick-off!

Monday
Oct082012

Chicago Bears Games CTA Shuttle Bus From Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub

Ride the CTA Shuttle bus to and from Chicago Bears Games  from Mother Hubbard’s Sports Pub. Ask your server or bartender for more details.
  • every 10 minutes
  • board on State , a block South of Mother Hubbard’s Sports Pub
  • begin 2 hours before the game
  • right to the gate, no remote parking lot
  • return from drop off spot –bus #146
  • $2 each way 
Tuesday
Sep112012

Chicagoan Don Cooper, White Sox Pitching Coach And Bears Offensive Coordinator, Mike Tice Unwind At Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub

Mike Tice, Offensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears, stopped by Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub with a group for a short celebration after the Bears opening day victory at  Soldier Field.

 

 

 

 

 Don Cooper, native Chicagoan and pitching coach for the  first place White Sox, also took a little time to unwind at Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub. It's our understanding that he shutout our NFL sports quiz.

Friday
Aug312012

Open Early for Notre Dame/Navy Game Broadcast LIve From Ireland.

Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub will be opening at 7:30 AM this Saturday, Sept 1, so your guests can enjoy the Notre Dame / Navy game being broadcast live from Ireland.Kickoff is at 8 AM Central time. 

The kitchen will be open serving breakfast. The bar will be open for Bloody Marys, Screwdrivers and Guiness, of course.
If it's Sports, Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub will have it.
Saturday
Jul282012

Complete Olympic Coverage and a Late Night Kitchen!

Mother Hubbard’s Sports Pub will be showing ALL the
Olympic action. 
With 24 satellite receivers Mother Hubbard’s is uniquely equipped to show all the events from London and still have all the regular Sports programming.
Where else can can you enjoy a delicious homemade burger while watching both the dressage and beach volleyball medal ceremonies at the same time. Ahh, living the dream on Hubbards Street!

 

Sunday
Jun102012

Chicago Bulls GM Gar Forman and Former Bulls Guard Randy Brown Consider Draft Options at Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub

Bulls General Manager, Gar Forman, was in Mother Hubbards Sports Pub with former Bull and Michael Jordan team mate, Randy Brown. Randy is still with the Bulls organization.

In addition to enjoying the Mother Hubbards Burgers and Wings, the guys were watching the San Antonio/ Oklahoma City game. They are working on the upcoming draft.

Saturday
May262012

Hamburgers, Hot Dog and Haikus: Memorial Day at Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub

Memorial Day,
Travel like home team travels,
Watch home teams, Hubbard’s

Sports Bar Haikus aside, it is true that out of town visitors can tune it to their home games at Mother Hubbard’s Sports Pub. Just ask.

More satellite receivers and more monitors lets us show any game by any table. Sports Video on Demand.

Monday
May212012

Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub Tops CBS Chicago's List Of Best NBA Bars.

A recent Chicago CBS Channel Two article lead with Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub as one the best bars in Chicago to watch the NBA finals. We couln't agree more!

Writer Natalie Kuchik notes that a wide selection of draft beers, a late kitchen and plenty of HDTVs make it a top pick. We'll add that while these things may bring you in for the NBA finals, it's the personal service that will bring you back on any given Tuesday. 

We also think that after a visit you may realize that Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub in not just a great NBA finals bar, but also a great place to take in a MLB game during lunch, or watch summer olymipics coverage, or, well you get the idea.

Wednesday
May162012

Phillies' Cliff Lee Spends Quality Sports Bar Time At Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub

The Philadelphia Phillies are in town to play our Chicago Cubs. Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee stopped by Mother Hubbards Sports Pub to relax, shoot some pool and grab a Mother Hubbard burger. 
The Phils are off to a sluggish start this season but Cliff seemed on his pool game.

 

Thursday
Apr192012

Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub, Never A Questionable Call!

Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub is already the place where visiting athletes, coaches and owners visit to console a loss or celebrate a victory, but it is also the Chicago sports bar of choice for the refs, umps and officials who keep the games fair and safe.

Earlier this week, Mother Hubbard's was pleased to host a group of not only our local MLB and NHL officials, but their visiting brothers in service. And no, they are never questioned or razzed about a call, even against our Cubs, Sox and Hawks. We recognize it's hard work making an instant judgement call on what is sometimes an impossible play (no guarantees, though, the we won't ask you to pose for a "Yer Out" photo for our Facebook timeline).

Speaking of our safety and brothers in service, Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub was also host this week to a very special group of US servicemen who no doubt prefer to remain nameless. Gentlemen, it was a pleasure to have you. Consider yourselves honored guest anytime business brings you near Chicago. Just remember to change out of your work clothes first.

Wednesday
Apr112012

Stanley Cup Playoffs. Every Shot, Every Goal, Every Game at Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub.

River North, Chicago, Illinois
National Hockey League Viewing Headquarters

Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub will be televising every game of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. You'll be able to catch every shot, save or score while enjoying River North's largest selection of draft beers, our hand-formed burger, or our famous Sloppy Hockey.

Games begin Wednesday April 11 and will run into June. That's right, not only can you watch all the NHL action, but at the same time you can keep up with our Cubs and Sox (or other home team favorites for you visitors).