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Pubs in Chicago

McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon

Irish Pub / Irish Restaurant

Reviewed by Sarah N.

"The Chicago edition of New York McFadden’s, it offers all the comforts of an Irish bar within the convenience of a Gold Coast location. Perfect for s ..." more

1206 North State Parkway
Chicago, IL 60610

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Corcoran's Grill & Pub

Irish Pub / Restaurant

Party Earth Review Irish bars are hardly a rarity in Chicago, but Corcoran’s Grill & Pub avoids cookie-cutter stereotypes with lots of outdoor seating and a crowd that’s as much burgeoning funnymen as Boddingtons-seeking boozers, thanks to its proximity to Second City. The venue truly shines in summer, with its sidewalk terrace in front ... more

1615 North Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60614

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Map Room

Bar / Pub

Party Earth Review Self-styled as a place for weary travelers to kick back and share tales of the road, Map Room is indeed a relaxed and comfy hangout popular with both daily regulars and adventurous tourists who have heard of the pub through the “beervine.” Opened in 1992, the owners made it their mission to encourage an unfailing love ... more

1949 North Hoyne Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647

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George Street Pub

Beer Garden / Gastropub

Party Earth Review Despite its unassuming brick façade and location on a desolate stretch of North Halsted Street, George Street Pub has managed to garner a loyal following of area yuppies and affluent locals since opening in early 2011. Situated between the bustling neighborhoods of Lincoln Park and Lakeview, the upscale yet laid-back gastropub ... more

2858 North Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60657

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The Charleston

Bar / Pub

Party Earth Review Centered on a residential stretch of Hoyne Avenue, The Charleston is a mellow neighborhood bar with a vintage feel that provides a welcome haven for midweek relaxation and low-key weekends. Narrow and cozy, the space features simple benches and intimate tables where couples and friends chill out over quiet conversation ... more

2076 North Hoyne Avenue
Chicago, IL 60608

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Cork & Kerry at the Park

Irish Pub / Restaurant

Party Earth Review While Cubs fans in Wrigleyville enjoy dozens of bars steps from Wrigley Field, White Sox fans in Bridgeport face a much sparser selection. One oasis in the Southpaw’s desert, however, is Cork and Kerry at the Park, an Irish-themed pub that opened in 2010, and whose sister establishment has been pouring drafts for south ... more

3258 South Princeton Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616

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The Bar on Buena

Gastropub / Restaurant

Reviewed by Chris M.

"The Bar on Buena or B.O.B. is really a gastropub/neighborhood bar tucked into a pretty residential area of Uptown that serves great food and drinks. ..." more

910 West Buena Avenue
Chicago, IL 60613

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Glascott's Groggery

Historic Bar / Irish Pub

Reviewed by Chris M.

"In many ways Glascott's is just another Irish Pub in Chicago, but its history gives it authenticity that all the other copycats can't match. It's bee ..." more

2158 North Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60614

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Scofflaw

New American Restaurant

Reviewed by Joshua M.

"As a fan of anything related to the 1920's and The Great Gatsby, I was recommended this speakeasy-style bar from several friends and potential bootleg ..." more

3201 West Armitage Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647

Johnny O'Hagan's

Irish Pub / Irish Restaurant

Reviewed by Chris M.

"Chicago may have more Irish pubs than it has actual Irish, and many are sterile, corporate, and uninteresting. Johnny O'Hagan's was started by 2 Iris ..." more

3374 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60657

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Paddy Long's

Bar / Irish Pub

Party Earth Review The city’s premier beer and bacon bar, Paddy Long’s is a popular hangout for a mixed crowd of young Lincoln Park hipsters and older regulars on a first-name basis with the owner – a Dublin native who is often also the bartender. Usually low-key and welcoming, this Irish-style pub features craft beers and a menu that would ... more

1028 West Diversey Parkway
Chicago, IL 60657

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The Abbey Pub & Grill

Live Music Venue / Pub

Party Earth Review Substantially renovated in 2011 by Spike TV’s Bar Rescue, The Abbey Pub & Grill is an Irish pub-meets-concert hall that welcomes patrons with Guinness, guitars, shepherd’s pie, and a good dollop of soccer. Known as The Green Room, the pub/restaurant space sees couples cozying in around candlelit tables with bangers and ... more

3420 West Grace Street
Chicago, IL 60618

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Chicago Pubs Overview

The social scene in Chicago always seems to revolve around sports and beer, and nowhere is this more prevalent than in the countless Chicago pubs that dot every area of the city and where passionate fans of the Cubs, Bears, Bulls, and Blackhawks come to cheer, commiserate, and drink beer on tap.

No matter which neighborhood of Chicago you’re in, there are countless pubs to be found on every corner. Some of the best options are in Lincoln Park and the Gold Coast, though stretching out from the center of the city, there are a plethora of Irish pubs in Bridgeport, Andersonville, Lakeview, and Wicker Park.

Chicago is also known as a great restaurant town, and the gastro-pubs buoy that reputation with a wide range of food and beer pairings that can’t be found anywhere else. Though there are still plenty of pubs that strictly adhere to the cheaper food variety offering authentic bangers & mash or fish & chips.

So whether you’re looking for some great grub, frothy pints, a place to watch the game, or just somewhere to chat with a group of friends, the pubs in Chicago are the perfect venues to start off a night before heading out to the wilder side of Chicago’s party scene.