Bags Tournament Supporting Children's Memorial @ Jack's Bar & Grill August 13, 2011

CHICAGO — Lincoln Park staple, Jack’s Bar & Grill, 2856 N. Southport Ave., spurs amiable competition with a Bags Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 13 from 12 until 6 p.m. Jack’s, along with Qrazy Panda, Wodka Vodka and Goose Island, invites everyone to participate in the quintessential backyard game – no previous experience required. Admission into the tournament is $70 per team of two, which includes a three hour open bar of select draft beer and cocktails. The tournament winning team will receive a $200 gift certificate to the restaurant and the runner-up team will receive a $100 gift certificate. There will also be a 50/50 raffle at the door for great prizes including gift cards to local businesses and bottles of wine from 404 Wine Bar. 50/50 raffle and the entry fees for the tournament will be donated to Children’s Memorial Hospital.

Winners and losers alike will enjoy $4 You-Call-Its, $10 pitchers for any draft (except Matilda and Guinness), and $5 Jameson and Bacardi Bombs, in addition to 25-cent wings and $5 classic Jack’s burgers.

Jack’s is known for featuring classic comfort food including Homemade Chicken Pot Pie, Baked Mac ‘n Cheese, “Ma’s Open Faced Meatloaf Sandwich”, and Apple Pot Pie a la mode. Jack’s features various appetizer and entrée specials each day including 50-cent wings on Monday, $5 burgers on Tuesday, $5 wraps, salads, and fish tacos on Wednesday, $7 Pizzas on Thursday, and half-price appetizers until 9 p.m. on Friday.

Jack’s serves up daily drink specials, including $10 Pitchers on Monday, $3 drafts on Tuesday, $5 Martinis on Wednesday, $15 beer buckets on Thursday, $5 Jameson shots and Bacardi bombs on Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, Jack’s serves a delectable brunch, which includes Challah French Toast and its Signature Hangover Burrito for $9 each. It also features a variety of skillets for $10, a $7 Bloody Mary Bar and $10 Bottomless Mimosas.

Jack’s prides itself on being an “American Craft Beer House and Comfort Eatery”. Bartenders can put together custom beer flights of their craft beers. Customers can enjoy their selections at the bar, comfy booths, or sociable lounge area. During colder months, patrons can cozy up to the fireplace and stay awhile.

In warmer weather, Jack’s offers the quintessential Chicago patio complete with a full outdoor bar, fireplace, and several flat-screen televisions. When the “Big Game” is not on, a Bags game is available for friends and strangers alike to challenge each other to some friendly competition. Other summer events include live entertainment, a pig roast, and the Movies on the Patio series.

Jack’s is a great venue for private parties. Jack’s offers event packages for all celebrations—birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and anniversaries. Guests are encouraged to bring in their own music and video games to make each event highly individualized. Private event rooms are available upon request.

Jack’s is open Monday and Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m., Friday from 3 p.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Reservations are accepted by calling (773) 404-8400. For additional information, visit www.jackschicago.com.

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