Newport Bar & Grill

Friday special is awesome. Half price apps and a good beer selection on tap. So many TVs to catch the right game and the music is always on point if you like 90s/​00s Rock. Foods good to boot.

We went yesterday afternoon after the Cub game. It’s a pleasant 20 min walk from Wrigley Field, yet a different world from the Clark Street frenzy. We enjoyed their hospitality and then caught the Brown Line at the Southport Stop, just steps away. The friendly service and great value for drinks and food was the perfect compliment to an afternoon in the Friendly Confines. Thanks for a nice time.

They do this crazy thing with their Eggs Benedict, where the egg is way over done and the ham is cold. It’s a unique take on a classic, yet simple brunch meal. However, it doesn’t work. Fortunately the cups that were brought out to our table for the pitcher of water had some soda left in them. So… Bonus!!!
Also, if you like some salt with a dash of home fries, then make sure to stop in. But hey, they have some outdoor seating. So it makes the hour wait time for your meal a bit more bearable

Newport is a neighborhood sports bar that is greater than the sum of its parts. The atmosphere is nothing to write home about, and certainly not memorable. The appetizers are pretty tasty — standard fried bar food fare — but I wouldn’t venture too far into the rest of the menu. Be sure to avoid the burgers in particular. The servers and bartenders are always kind, and the daily specials are usually quite good, but the beer isn’t always cold. There are TVs totally encircling the place and they show every relevant sports game, which is remarkable especially on football Sundays.
In sum: the food isn’t good, the beer isn’t always cold, and the atmosphere is forgettable. However, the people are awesome, there’s plenty of sports to go around, trivia is a particular highlight, and somehow it all comes together to result in a pretty charming neighborhood bar.

Amazing food, fun bartenders, and chatty regulars. Best way to spend a night or a lunch.

This place needs a revamp! It’s dirty inside and there always seems to be creepy old dudes hanging around the bar at night.

Great staff, affordable specials, friendly atmosphere, I love this place! The food is slightly above average bar food, good but not great selection of beers and liquors, and the specials make it affordable to stop by every night of the week if you were so inclined. The staff is super friendly and accommodating, I have nothing but the best to say about this place. Check it out!

I couldn’t believe how great the specials are! Great list of beers. TVs everywhere. The trivia was well fun. There was a crowd, but it wasn’t obnoxiously rowdy — just the right amount of chill and fun. The DJ was playing a good mix of music and you could tell the whole bar was into it.
Service, given it was a busy Wednesday night, was on their game and friendly. I can see myself being a regular here.
The only reason for the four star rating is because I can’t speak to their food — promise to edit this once I have since my expectations have been nothing but met thus far.

THE place to go if you’re a Seahawks fan! Hands down. great energy. lots of tvs.$ 4 Redhook cans. Awesome! Great wings and friendly bartenders. Will definitely be going back for as many games as I can. Way to go Newport for making Seattle fans feel welcome and at home!

Not the place to be. Mystic Celt has more fun. Be sure to analyze your options before a decision is made.

Ok here’s the straight dope. If someone tells you that they know who has the best wings in Chicago and they tell somewhere other than Newport Bar — you should call them a liar. I’ve been eating wings in this city everywhere — these are real deal. Everybody says they have jumbo wings. These are wings from real chickens. They don’t have piles of breading. They are cooked perfectly and sauced just right. My faves are the soyracha — just enough sweet and just enough bite.
The service is always excellent. The servers are friendly and have always taken great care of us. For us it’s wonderfully family friendly.
All around, this is one of our favorites along Southport and a can’t miss spot for your favorite beverage. One thing to note — unless you’re a Seattle Seahawks fan — avoid this place during Seahawks games. I hate Pete Carroll, so I’m going elsewhere during Seahawks games.

We stopped by for drinks and food after a cubs game. The fries and pickles were delicious, and the girl kept the beers coming. The outdoor seat is perfect!
Hummus was pretty bad sadly. The veggies were good, the actual hummus was rancid.

Congrats to Newport Bar & Grill and management who opted to have a «reservations only» policy last night for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup.
Nothing like coming in the pouring rain to meet friends only to be told at the door that your money is no good there and you are not allowed in without an «invitation».
Won’t be back ever again to spend my hard earned… I hope it was worth it.
PS — Food isn’t that great any ways. Better food and drink options at Mystic Celt 50 yards away.

A small and friendly sports bar is a good way to sum up the Newport Bar & Grill. Very nice staff even when they are slammed. Good values on drink specials each day of the week and decent bar food. Plenty of flat screens so everyone has a good view of whatever game is showing. However you may want to bring a seat cushion since most of their stools are worn and uncomfortable.

I may give this place another chance because they seem great for a bar or bar food but not so great for brunch. It was nearly empty, which is probably not a good sign since the other places were packed.
My benedict was pretty good, but the french toast was beyond sad. It was just bread with sugar on it, not baked or cooked or anything. The side of bacon we asked for very crispy, was greasy and floppy. It’s very inconsistent.
Their bloody mary was spicy, tasty and strong. The mimosa was as expected but both were priced well. The worst thing is that extra items were added to my bill and I had to ask to get them taken off. For having less than 8 tables it felt like they weren’t really paying attention.
They have a great beer selection and tons of TVs. The place is pretty nice and probably great as a sports bar but I probably wouldn’t eat brunch there again.

I was on my way to eat on Southport when I saw their sign on the corner advertising Brunch until 3:00. I detoured to Newport Bar to find out what type of brunch it was, off the menu or buffet style. As predicted, it’s off the menu.
However, the bartender tells me brunch ended at 2:00 while the sign clearly reads 3:00. Someone’s got some splaining to do!

I live right around Newport Bar & Grill, but I just recently had the chance to stop in.
We went there for lunch on a weekend, and we had no trouble getting a table. We decided to sit outside. Our waitress came over right away and made sure we had drinks and menus. I had a burger and my friend had the Wipeout nachos. I was pretty pleased with my burger. It was a little over cooked (I ordered medium, but it came well-​done) but the Cajun fries were really good! My friend thought the Wipeout nachos were just OK.
I’d say it was your typical bar food. It was overall good. Sitting on the sidewalk was nice; a lot to see and people watch. I’d be interested in coming back for lunch or a dinner and drinks after work. I also would be interested in trying trivia on Wednesdays or karaōke Thursdays!

I came here for the Blackhawks’ first playoff game in 2015.
Newport Bar & Grill didn’t really impress me. I’ve seen basements with just as much atmosphere.
My beers seemed a little warmer than they probably should have been.
And the wings tasted dry and overcooked. A plate of these things is normally $ 10, which is absurdly high for what you get. The buffalo sauce also wasn’t particularly spicy.
There are tons of great bars in Chicago. While Newport Bar & Grill might be okay in a pinch, you can do better.

This would be pretty much like any other bar in Lakeview/​Wrigleyville (so…2 to 3 stars), EXCEPT that it’s the city’s only Seahawks bar. That makes it five stars, so we are averaging out to a nice four stars here.
Fun crowds, decently priced drinks, and cool owners that let me celebrate a ‘hawks victory, or cry in my beer after a devastating Superbowl loss. The 12^th man is alive and kickin’ in the Windy City.

Nice little bar and grill near Southport. I came recently because I purchased a Livingsocial deal which included burgers, fries and drinks. Best part of it is it’s off to the side and off the main street. So you can sit outside and enjoy your meal without having to deal with a lot of walking/​driving traffic.
Ordered the Mac and Cheese wedges which were pretty good. Little bland but the dipping sauce made them even better. Next time I go I need to try to The Wipeout. I picked the Texan for my burger selection. It’s got a lot of spice to it so if spicy isn’t your thing, don’t order. It comes with topped with chili, jalapeño peppers and a fried egg. You can choose cajun or regular fries. Probably should have ordered regular fries because between the spice on the burger and fries, my mouth was burning. But it was delicious and plentiful. I couldn’t even finish it and had to take half of it home.
Service was great. Our waitress probably checked on us at least every 5 minutes. Cheap beers as well. Definitely going again.

I’ve been to Newport Bar & Grill about four times and I’ve always had an awesome time. You know, the food, well it’s typical bar food. Is it outstanding? No. But it’s exactly what you want from a bar– quesadillas, wings, etc. The beer selections is good– it’s got enough variety in its beers to please everyone. I’ve done karaōke here before and had a blast. I’ve watched football here on a Sunday and had even a bigger blast– I even won a raffle during the football game. It’s just a fun neighborhood bar. It’s not going to blow your mind. But it is exactly what you want it to be.

Located off the busy street of Southport is this great place for large servings, hearty food, flat screens galore and pleasant service. You’ll hear loud laughter and the chatter of friends catching up. Try the Wipe out — guacamole crispy chips topped with ground beef chili. The chips are deep fried — yum! We had the buffalo burger and the bayou burger, both were incredibly huge, cheesy and served on a pretzel bun. They have angry orchard and green line beer. Our server and the owner came by to chat with us as well. I’ve become an instant fan. Now parking can be tricky but you already knew that.

All those years of living right down the street and I just now get around to writing a review. Newport is the best. They were our go to spot for Michigan Football (me), NY Giants (husband), DA BEARS (when my antennae wouldn’t pick up the game), the Kentucky Derby (everyone loves horse racing!), and for trivia after our volleyball games on Wednesdays. I have so many awesome memories of this place, and it’s only getting better. We always graded our papers there on Saturday mornings and had a steady supply of diet coke, wings, and french fries.
The menu has continued to improve after the not-​so-​hot beach theme was dropped. They have fantastic burgers and awesome wings. This is pretty much the only place in the city where I can count on the wings to be big, delicious, and the perfect amount of spice. They JUST introduced a new one right before I moved away with soy sauce, Sriracha, and pineapple – SO delicious! I still pine for the days of the waffle fries, but their steak fries are great too. They also have great specials – especially for teachers! They really go above and beyond for us!
Owner Adam and manager Scott have always been so kind to me and all of my friends, and bartenders Erin and Ali are always hilarious, fun, and quick with a joke and a sympathetic ear. Waitress Emily, despite sometimes being the only person on the floor, always worked really hard to make sure we had drinks and food! We loved trivia with Ben, and every single other employee was awesome. I miss the other regulars a ton too! I miss all of them a ton and will definitely be going back whenever I visit Chicago.
All of the other bars along Southport are douchey bro bars (ahem Mystic Celt, Wheelhouse, Southport Lanes, Schoolyard), WAY divyer (Lange’s), too expensive (Crosby’s, Coobah), not loyal to their long time employees (Justin’s), owned by my former douchebag landlords (Rise), or just not that exciting (D’Agostino’s).
You want a Cheers like bar? You go to Newport. (Still wish it were attached to a laundromat though!)

Great neighborhood place. Customer service is nice, food is good, burgers and such-​the best dish they have is a chicken breast sam-​with tater tots on the side.
They cater to many different groups but mostly the ‘hood. They are always giving dogs treats. Just super nice. Try if you have chance! For sure!