Irish Pubs in Chicago

30s / 40s / Affluent / Ambient / Darts

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Party Earth Review A quintessential Irish pub just north of swanky Rush Street, Butch McGuire’s has been doling out bar fare and beer since 1961 and draws an energetic crowd of affluent professionals, younger frat types, and party girls looking for a good time. Butch himself originally launched the pub as a singles bar, and although local ... more

30s / Bar Food / Beer / Beer Lovers

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Reviewed by Nick T.

"Located right next to the Palatine stop on the Metro, Durty Nellie's is easily accessible from the city and neighboring suburbs which makes a good spo ..." more

20s / 30s / 40s / After Work / Burgers

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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

20s / Bar Food / Burgers / Historic

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30s / 40s / Bar Food / Blue Collar

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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

20s / 30s / Bloody Marys / Casual

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Party Earth Review For Lincoln Park denizens in need of affordable booze and a place to catch the game, the luck of the Irish doesn’t come much faster than at Halligan Bar. Beers are rarely more than a few dollars, over a dozen flat-screens make it hard to find a bad seat in the house, and floor-to-ceiling windows – left wide open in summer ... more

20s / 30s / After Work / Bar Food

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Reviewed by Carissa L.

"It’s not the most Irish of Irish pubs (RIP Johnny O’Hagan’s), but I always enjoy the food here. They have a delicious chicken, pear and goat cheese sa ..." more

ATM / Bar Food / Brunch / Burgers / DJ

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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

Affluent / Bar Food / Beer / Brunch

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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

30s / 40s / After Work / Bar / Beer / TVs

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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

Casual / Friendly / Happy Hour

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20s / 30s / 40s / ATM / After Work / Bar

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Party Earth Review Were it not for the large sign emblazoned across the stone façade and the two raised outdoor decks overflowing with boisterous patrons when the weather permits, The Galway Arms could easily be mistaken for a classy old house. Inside, this massive bar and restaurant opens into a collection of mini partitioned rooms, all ... more