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The Side Lot Downtown Wauconda’s pub & soccer bar. Famous SmashBurgers, proper pub food, craft beer, deep cocktails, wine & proud home of Fernet.
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Let’s Get Weird. Both inside the dining room, and out in the Backyard, The Side Lot is the perfect place to kick back, play board games, giant Jenga, video gaming, or just enjoy the company of your friends.

10/11/2026

Ticket sales close tonight at Midnight! Don’t miss out on this fun dinner event. Visit TheSideLot.com/Shop for tickets.

Your weekend lineup at The Side Lot is locked in. Cold drinks, great food, and wall-to-wall sports both days—here’s the ...
10/10/2026

Your weekend lineup at The Side Lot is locked in. Cold drinks, great food, and wall-to-wall sports both days—here’s the game plan:

⚽ SATURDAY
Morning: Premier League across the screens
1:30 PM: Chicago Fire FC matinée kickoff
All Day: College Football game day action
6:00 PM: Chicago Blackhawks
7:00 PM: Chicago White Sox under the lights—Side Lot is your home base tonight!

🌭 SUNDAY: Sundays Are The Würst
Morning: Premier League matchday action
12:00 PM: Chicago Bears vs. Packers rivalry showdown
All Day Special: $5 Brats fresh off the grill
Grab a seat, bring your crew, and let’s make it a weekend! See you at the Side Lot. 🍻

10/08/2026

TONIGHT TONIGHT TONIGHT!
Elephino Pub Trivia @7:30p.
Chicago White Sox .
Chicago Blackhawks @6:30p.
Plus Thursday Night Football.

10/06/2026

Skip out of work early this Wednesday because The Side Lot is unlocking the doors at 2 PM sharp for the ultimate White Sox pre-game! We are kicking off the action well before first pitch with an extra, brand-new hour added to our Beat the Clock draft lineup.
Come thirsty, because the clock starts ticking the second the doors open:
$2 drafts from 2:00 to 3:00 PM.
$3 drafts from 3:00 to 4:00 PM.
$4 drafts from 4:00 to 5:00 PM.
$5 drafts from 5:00 to 6:00 PM.
Arrive early to snag a seat, catch every pitch on the screens, and take advantage of the steepest discounts before the hour turns. Gather your crew, rep the South Side, and come pre-game with us!

10/06/2026

Side Lot Tuesday Morning Brief 🚨

Tuesdays usually get a bad rap, but tonight’s lineup is here to change that.

Here’s the game plan:

🏒 Chicago Blackhawks Home Opener on the big screen.

⚽ Double dose of soccer with the Chicago Fire and USA Soccer Men's National Team taking on Canada.

🎶 Singo Music Bingo @ 7:30p bringing fresh tracks and another wild batch of grab bag prizes you didn't know you needed.

🍻 Cold b**r and our regular Happy Hour specials rolling right on schedule

Great games, new prizes, and zero reasons to stay home on the couch.

Grab your crew and pull up a chair tonight.

Big games, cult movies, trivia, and Halloween vibes—October in The Backyard has zero dull moments.  Tag your crew, check...
10/06/2026

Big games, cult movies, trivia, and Halloween vibes—October in The Backyard has zero dull moments.
Tag your crew, check the dates, and grab your spots! 👀👇

Side Lot nonsense you should know about.Today: NCAA Football & USMNT vs. MexicoSunday: Sundays are the Würst! Bears & So...
10/03/2026

Side Lot nonsense you should know about.
Today: NCAA Football & USMNT vs. Mexico
Sunday: Sundays are the Würst! Bears & Soccer Specials
Oct 14th: The Witches of Salem Dinner - 10 seats Left
Oct 21st: Half Way to 420 with Duane Hanson & The Side Lot

Address

110 Slocum Lake Road
Wauconda, IL
60084

Opening Hours

Tuesday 3pm - 10pm
Wednesday 3pm - 10pm
Thursday 3pm - 10pm
Friday 11am - 12am
Saturday 11am - 12am
Sunday 11am - 6pm

Telephone

+12246422337

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