$20 dollar cover on St. Patrick’s day for what? Just to get into a bar that is not offering any entertainment!? What a money grabbing scam! Stay away from this place.
Sharyn Sobel
Classic and fun sports bar. Great brunch. Usually crowded . Have to see the train.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict, French Toast, Breakfast Burrito
Jeremy Hartle
Myself and my quadriplegic son denied service here because we had a service animal. Thanks Jerry.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Karla Chevalier
Very crowded place but the way the decorate for christmas is phenomenal, the food was good but a little greasy
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Kate Loscalzo
Warm tequila but chilled limes - my favorite 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Dana Mancuso
Fun and festive for Christmas. True Irish bar atmosphere, like the local hangout. Food was great, service was average. My only complaint is the bar is right next to the door. Chicago is cold in the winter and that cold rush of air is quite chilly every time the door opens.
Parking: I had to park 5 blocks away on a Tuesday afternoon.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Patty Melt, French Fries
Jenevi Cudia
Horrible.would give negative stars.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Molly Bluhm
I wish I could rate this place better but I can’t. I was denied inside service due to the fact that I have an identified service animal. I was told I had to stay out in their “patio” which didn’t have a table, heating, or lighting. Very disappointed in the fact that I wasn’t even able to order a drink with the rest of my group This is NOT an ADA friendly place.
Atmosphere: 1
Joey Powell
They will try to trick ya with the digital 22% tip. Little pricey for an old pub overall.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
Sophie Levine
Not welcoming or friendly at all. I was denied service inside by a very rude bouncer because I had a service animal.
I had an absolutely awful experience at Butch McGuire’s in Chicago. My boyfriend and his two friends, all of legal drinking age, tried to enter the bar, only to be rudely turned away by the bouncer. This was a tall, muscular, bald man in his 40s (clearly on a huge power trip) who refused them entry despite there being no line, them having valid IDs, and the bar being very open (almost empty inside).
When my boyfriend simply asked why they couldn't go in, this bouncer lost it and assaulted him. He grabbed my boyfriend by the neck, choked him, and even kicked him. My boyfriend lost his gold chain in the process. This kind of behaviour is not only completely unprofessional but also illegal. It’s horrifying that Butch McGuire’s would employ someone who treats customers this way and doesn’t know how to handle a job that involves basic human decency. You don't put your hands on customers, let alone young men.
If you want to feel safe and not worry about being assaulted by staff, go to a different bar who's bouncer's care about their customers safety instead of being wannabe tough guys. I would strongly urge anyone to avoid this place unless you're comfortable being the collateral damage of an insecure, angry man on a power trip.
Jane Benkendorf
Fun Irish ☘️ neighborhood bar that’s been around forever to grab an Irish Coffee and food for St Pat’s! I’ve been going since 1987.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Sally Steele
We met here for our Speakeasy tour with Jonathan. This is a great location. Loved everything about Butch McGuire's.
$20 dollar cover on St. Patrick’s day for what? Just to get into a bar that is not offering any entertainment!? What a money grabbing scam! Stay away from this place.
Classic and fun sports bar. Great brunch. Usually crowded
. Have to see the train.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict, French Toast, Breakfast Burrito
Myself and my quadriplegic son denied service here because we had a service animal. Thanks Jerry.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Very crowded place but the way the decorate for christmas is phenomenal, the food was good but a little greasy
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Warm tequila but chilled limes - my favorite 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Fun and festive for Christmas. True Irish bar atmosphere, like the local hangout. Food was great, service was average. My only complaint is the bar is right next to the door. Chicago is cold in the winter and that cold rush of air is quite chilly every time the door opens.
Parking: I had to park 5 blocks away on a Tuesday afternoon.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Patty Melt, French Fries
Horrible.would give negative stars.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I wish I could rate this place better but I can’t. I was denied inside service due to the fact that I have an identified service animal. I was told I had to stay out in their “patio” which didn’t have a table, heating, or lighting. Very disappointed in the fact that I wasn’t even able to order a drink with the rest of my group This is NOT an ADA friendly place.
Atmosphere: 1
They will try to trick ya with the digital 22% tip. Little pricey for an old pub overall.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
Not welcoming or friendly at all. I was denied service inside by a very rude bouncer because I had a service animal.
Atmosphere: 1
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I had an absolutely awful experience at Butch McGuire’s in Chicago. My boyfriend and his two friends, all of legal drinking age, tried to enter the bar, only to be rudely turned away by the bouncer. This was a tall, muscular, bald man in his 40s (clearly on a huge power trip) who refused them entry despite there being no line, them having valid IDs, and the bar being very open (almost empty inside).
When my boyfriend simply asked why they couldn't go in, this bouncer lost it and assaulted him. He grabbed my boyfriend by the neck, choked him, and even kicked him. My boyfriend lost his gold chain in the process. This kind of behaviour is not only completely unprofessional but also illegal. It’s horrifying that Butch McGuire’s would employ someone who treats customers this way and doesn’t know how to handle a job that involves basic human decency. You don't put your hands on customers, let alone young men.
If you want to feel safe and not worry about being assaulted by staff, go to a different bar who's bouncer's care about their customers safety instead of being wannabe tough guys. I would strongly urge anyone to avoid this place unless you're comfortable being the collateral damage of an insecure, angry man on a power trip.
Fun Irish ☘️ neighborhood bar that’s been around forever to grab an Irish Coffee and food for St Pat’s! I’ve been going since 1987.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We met here for our Speakeasy tour with Jonathan. This is a great location. Loved everything about Butch McGuire's.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Can't remember leaving
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jerry is the best bartender ever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicago Dog S
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