Butch McGuire's
20 W Division St, Chicago
(312) 787-4318
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People? Lame. Sean the bouncer? Awesome.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 5
It’s very Caucasian lol. Was a little thrown off. But it was a Good Friday. Ryan was adorable and such a sweetheart
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
The ribs were so tender and the BBQ sauce was so good. Their hot chocolate is pretty good too. The waitress was sweet and wasnt in a rush to take out order. She made sure we had everything we needed. Great ambiance and very laid back. I love that the whole bar is decorated with lights and have instruments hanging from the walls. Its so close to public parking areas as well so ur not walking far at all to get here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love this place. The mini Reubens and Irish egg rolls are awesome. Your Chicago dog is great but my last one was missing the tomatoes, pickle and only one banana pepper. Please don’t skimp. Hoping just at an error. Cause normally it is messy but so delicious!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went for a bears game!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
A classic Chicago bar! Always a good time even during dry Jan. They carry NA beers
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super accommodating and friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I understand why Chicagoans love this place. Christmas deco was so fun and service was speedy and great. Didnt get a chance to eat the chicago hot dog, but I hear its delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
We attended a private New Year’s Eve event at this venue, which was officially advertised as running from 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM.
The announcement clearly stated that the bar would stop operating at 1:00 AM — not that guests would be aggressively forced out.
However, by 1:10 AM, staff began pushing people out in an extremely rude and unprofessional manner. Employees were shining flashlights directly into guests’ faces, yelling, and not allowing anyone to calmly get dressed or collect their belongings.
When we politely asked for a moment to gather our things, the staff continued shouting and shining flashlights, creating a very uncomfortable and hostile environment. This treatment was applied to all guests, not just us.
This behavior is completely unacceptable, especially during a paid New Year’s Eve event.
The entire situation left a very negative impression and completely ruined what was supposed to be a celebratory night.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Fabulous experience. Great service at the bar. My friend was visiting me from out of town and Butch McGuire’s were awesome. We will b back fr sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Came here for the first time around Christmas and New Year, so the decor was very festive. The host was amazing and extremely friendly.
Our waiter wasn’t very friendly, but he was efficient. Nothing bad, nothing exceptional. He didn't even tell us his name.
We visited on Tuesday (December 30th) around 2 p.m., and the place was already starting to fill up.
We ordered two margaritas, which were very watered down. However, the “Christmas in Your Mouth” drink was strong and full of flavor.
For food, we ordered the sweet chili chicken, tortilla soup, and a burger. Everything arrived in about 10 minutes, but it was lukewarm. The dishes were decent, but nothing stood out.
Overall, it’s a solid bar-style environment that works well for large groups looking to hang out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
I had some friends fly in from out of state and we chose this spot due to the hype and good reviews online. However, the drinks were a disappointment as the holiday drinks were extremely watered down. We got 2 rounds of drinks, 7 in total. We also felt rushed as the waiters kept coming back to ask us if we needed anything else even when we still had drinks we were still consuming. We paid and left. When I got home I checked the receipt and I had been charged for 4 additional drinks that I did not order nor receive at our table at all. I tried calling the business 4-5 times with no answer just looking to get a refund. Sad to say my guests were not satisfied with this experience like myself.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 1
this bar brightened our spirits with holiday cheer! the decor during the holidays is especially iconic. and just because a bar is crowded, doesn’t mean it deserves anything less than the quality of what they provide! despite it being absolutely packed, the bartenders and service staff were excellent! great cocktails and one of the best pints of Guinness in town. thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A Christmas time must.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Such a fun place to go around Christmas time!! Every square inch is covered in decorations
Atmosphere: 5
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