Nightlife/Pub

Brehon Pub

731 N Wells St Chicago, IL 60610 312-642-1071

Description: RIVER NORTH. Large front windows, a high ceiling, and an antique bar greet folks who step inside this Irish pub. Brehon pub is warm and welcoming and features a jukebox and efficient staff. The drink menu includes a number of beers and ales with about 12 or so on tap and a handful available by the bottle. Basic bar eats, including appetizers, burgers, and sandwiches are available. Outdoor socializing spot available during warm weather.

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Celtic Crossings

751 N Clark St Chicago, IL 60610 312-337-1005

Description: RIVER NORTH. The owners of this authentic Irish pub are themselves former residents of the Emerald Isle, so they feel they have the corner on the market when it comes to recreating a truly Irish bar. Fortunately, many locals tend to agree. A stone fireplace dominates the room and sets a cozy tone for the pub, and Guinness and 13 on-tap beers keep everyone in a good mood. Antique lamps, an old piano, and a lovely wood bar add to the ambiance.

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Duke of Perth

2913 N Clark St Chicago, IL 60657 773-477-1741

Description: WRIGLEYVILLE. A traditional Scottish bar, Duke of Perth has a well-rounded menu of Scottish food and drink, including over 75 types of single-malt whiskey. From such a large list, you're sure to find something to pair with your choice from a menu that includes Hebridean leek pie and a variety of burgers. The all-you-can-eat fish 'n chips special is a great value at under $10.

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Goose Island Wrigleyville Brew Pub

3535 N Clark St Chicago, IL 60657 773-832-9040

Description: WRIGLEYVILLE. Thirsty after a game? Head to this pub that brews up its own ale over 10 homemade brews on tap. Try the signature drink, Honker's Ale, featuring a rich malt middle and a gentle hop finish. The bar also includes a small food menu with traditional eats, wings, bbq, sandwiches, fries, burgers, etc. Want to learn about brewing? Take the $3 tour of the Clybourn Brewery, provided every Sunday at 3pm. Tastings after the tour included.

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Irish Oak Restaurant & Pub

3511 N Clark St Chicago, IL 60657 773-935-6669

Description: WRIGLEYVILLE. After a game at Wrigley Field, stop by this authentic, family owned and operated bar for a drink and some authentic Irish eats. The owners have over 20 years of experience, and it shows in the way they serve patrons. The drink menu features a lineup of lagers, ales, and stouts on tap as well as a number of domestic and imported bottled beers, specialty coffees, and non-alcoholic beers. Authentic eats include the obligatory shepherd's pie and fish 'n chips.

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Lizzie McNeil's

400 N Mcclurg Ct Chicago, IL 60611 312-467-1992

Description: RIVER NORTH. This diminutive Irish pub draws a mix of locals that like to swill Harp and Guinness and listen to the jukebox as they relax in front of the fireplace. The menu includes a mix of basic bar eats, including burgers, appetizers, salads, and sandwiches. Of course, many of the items are Irish in nature, like the Irish stew and the corned beef sandwich.

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Pippins Tavern

806 N Rush St Chicago, IL 60622 312-787-5435

Description: RIVER NORTH. This small pub boasts the oldest liquor license on Rush Street. They've been around awhile and know how to make you feel at home. The bar features 16 beers on tap and plenty of bottled varieties. Free popcorn is distributed nightly, and the menu includes appetizers and sandwiches from the nearby Downtown Dogs restaurant. The pub also includes a jukebox, several TV's, and a pinball machine.

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Timothy O'Toole's Pub Chicago

622 N Fairbanks Ct Chicago, IL 60611 312-642-0700

Description: STREETERVILLE. Timothy O' Toole's is a bustling sort of place that features a number of entertainment options TV's, pool tables, dartboards, interactive trivia games, video games, and of course, the drink menu that includes microbrews as well as domestic and imported beer both on tap and by the bottle. Keep in mind, this place stays rather busy. In fact, they've poured more than 4 million pints of beer and served more than 150 tons of wings since opening in 1992.

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Tommy Nevin's Pub

1450 Sherman Ave Evanston, IL 60201 847-869-0450

Description: EVANSTON. This Irish Pub is situated right next to "Nevin's Live," the pub's sister live music venue. The pub draws a mix of people, including many students from nearby Northwestern University. Irish food and drinks, including British and Irish ale, stout, and Guiness are available. Fish and chips and other Irish eats can be had. Pool tables and dart boards keep things lively, and the fireplace casts a cozy spell on the place.

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Abbey Pub & Restaurant

3420 W Grace St Chicago, IL 60618 773-478-4408

Description: IRVING PARK. This Irish pub has been garnering an increasingly steady following since its opening in 1973. The pub is part restaurant, part club as it features a full menu of authentic Irish food (fish and chips, shepherd's pie, and Irish sausage) as well as live music nightly. The best local, regional, and national acts perform on Abbey's stage, and the musical mix includes everything from Indie Rock to traditional Celtic music. The interior features balcony seating, warm wood floors, and stone walls. Cover charge starts at $6 depending on the musical act.

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