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Soccer Pub

AJ Hudson’s Public House

About

AJ Hudson’s Public House is a soccer pub on Ashland Avenue at Grace Street in Lakeview that bills itself as Chicago’s original soccer pub. The bar shows Premier League, MLS and international matches along with other sports, pours more than 110 beers and serves lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Supporters groups for several English clubs meet at the pub for matches.

What to know

  • The pub was known as Ginger’s Ale House and has been a soccer gathering spot since the early 1990s.
  • The Premier League lists Everton, Liverpool, Manchester City, Newcastle, Watford and West Ham supporters groups as regulars.
  • The Chicago Red Stars named the pub their official bar for the 2016 season.
  • A wraparound sidewalk cafe has its own TVs.
  • Private events, gift cards and online ordering are available.

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