Things to Do Near Soldier Field Before & After an Event

Soldier Field is the Chicago Bears’ stadium and it has been standing in the Windy City for nearly a century. It opened in 1924, when, on the 53rd anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire, it was officially known as Grant Park Stadium. The athletic complex was rechristened as Soldier Field the following year to memorialize soldiers who had lost their lives in combat during World War I. The Bears moved into the stadium in 1971.

As the oldest established stadium used by the NFL, Soldier Field was fully renovated in 2002, with its interior being rebuilt. Throughout its history, the stadium has hosted the inaugural World Games of the Special Olympics, the FIFA World Cup and has been the site of speeches by historical figures including Martin Luther King Jr., Franklin D. Roosevelt and Amelia Earhart.

Before or after a Bears game — or any other event hosted at Soldier Field — there’s always plenty to eat, drink and do in the greater Chicago area. Below, explore Ticketmaster’s handy guide for recommendations about where to eat, stay and experience live entertainment in the Windy City.

Where to Eat & Drink Before an Event at Soldier Field

Need something to eat ahead of a big game or event? There are a plethora of dining and drink options around Chicago before heading to the stadium to cheer on the Bears. (And don’t forget to grab Soldier Field tickets for every home game of the season via Ticketmaster!)

Bureau Bar and Restaurant

2115 S State St, Chicago, IL 60616

Woven + Bound Restaurant

2121 S Prairie Ave, Floor 2, Chicago, IL 60616

Lockwood Restaurant and Bar

17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603

Where to Go After an Event at Soldier Field

Not ready to go home after the final whistle? Chicago’s nightlife culture is filled with live music venues, restaurants, bars, nightclubs and more. Below, dive into places to go after a game or other event at Soldier Field, including some of the most popular venues in Chicago.

Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

1106 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

Located in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom was originally built as a dance hall in 1926. Over its long history, the space has also been used as a roller skating rink, a boxing venue and a nightclub. More recently, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom has welcomed major names like Dashboard Confessional, The 1975, Orville Peck and Remi Wolf to its stage.

Get tickets to upcoming shows at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom here.

House of Blues Chicago

329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654

Chicago’s iteration of the famous House of Blues franchise can be found just steps from the Magnificent Mile on the bank of the Chicago River. The standing room only venue, which has been open since 1996, can accommodate up to 1,800 fans, has its own on-site restaurant and recently hosted shows by Tokyo Police Club, Dayglow, The Front Bottoms and Jean Dawson.

Get tickets to upcoming shows at House of Blues Chicago here.

Thalia Hall

1807 S Allport St, Chicago, IL 60608

Thalia Hall was originally built by Chicago-area saloonkeeper John Dusek in 1892, and was designated an official landmark of the city nearly 100 years later. Now a popular concert venue named after the Greek muse of poetry and comedy, the space has a standing only main level and a seated balcony. It has hosted intimate shows by Misterwives, Nada Surf, Julien Baker and Sinead Harnett and has also welcomed Lollapalooza aftershows by the likes of Ethel Cain, RAYE and The Last Dinner Party.

Get tickets to upcoming shows at Thalia Hall here.

Reggies’ Rock Club

2105 S State St, Chicago, IL 60616

Reggies brings together live music, a bar and grill and a vinyl record store, all under one roof in Chicago’s Motor Row District. As the space’s live venue, Reggies’ Rock Club is built on a gently sloping floor, giving fans all the way to the back row perfect sight lines for high-octane performances by Anberlin, jxdn, Duckwrth, Dominic Fike and others.

Get tickets to upcoming shows at Reggie’s Rock Club here.

Hotels Near Soldier Field

• Marriott Marquis Chicago, 2121 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
• Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop, 55 E 11th St, Chicago, IL 60605
• Best Western Grant Park Hotel, 1100 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
• The Wheeler Mansion, 2020 S Calumet Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
• Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago, 2233 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616
• Le Méridien Essex Chicago, 800 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
• The Blackstone, Autograph Collection, 636 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
• Palmer House, 17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603