40 Best Gastropubs in Chicago

“The food sounded fancy and tasted SO good! Our server, Andrew, came up with the most delicious drinks! Superb service! We’ll be back!!“

“One of our favorite places to eat when we’re in Chicago. Love the atmosphere, food and cocktails. Will be back soon.“

“How could a bar cure my aversion to celery?!? I’m not sure, but it happened. I met a friend here, and after a fun couple of hours sampling the epic novel of a beer list, we went for the moule frites. I was mainly interested in the frites, especially when I saw the celery on the mussels. But I did try them, and their broth. The broth!! It was otherworldly. After a few bites, I realized the magic ingredient had to be the celery. And the rosemary, thyme, onion, and probably a beer brewed by the Belgian monks. Go here, people.“

“Absolutely delicious!! Can't wait to come back“

“dope as food fire beer🔥🔥🔥“

“Fabulous as always A Chicago go to for me“

“Nice place, wonderful burger and good bar selection. Totally disagree with the credit card surcharge, though - no restaurant with $20 burgers should charge guests the comission!“

“The best food !!!Thank you guy.“

“The food came out in generous portions. MI vs. MN game and White Sox streaming with drink specials ($5 Modelos and Mimosas) to go along.

The server, delightful middle-aged guy in rainbow tie-dye treated us well!

The patio looked awesome (tho’ we chose a high top).

2:00 and their brunch and lunch menus were being served. Their croissant breakfast sammie and their BLAAT on sourdough were served with fresh arugula. The American fries and French fries were really good!“

“We rented the top part and watched it snow ... we were all there after our uncles funeral... This was his favorite restaurant...Wonderful food and our waiter was awesome ... Definitely will return“

“Food was awesome, service... Ehhh“

“Had the surf and turf and let me tell y'all, it was delicious. I feel bad, because I feel like I was kind of standoffish to the bartender (I had just woke up from a nap before I got there), because he was really nice and the service was top tier. Definitely going to stop here again.“

“Best Old Fashioneds in all of Chicago ask for the M2 you won’t regret it“

“Cozy neighbor bar experience. A very nice draft beer selection. Wednesday’s are 1/2 off wine bottles.“

“Very friendly atmosphere from the moment we walked in. Great local hangout in Roscoe Village. And amazing Wisco Cheese Curds!!“

“I stopped by on a walk and decided to check this out prior to selecting a dinner spot for my trip in Chicago. Greeted with charm as I requested to just take a glance at the space. We ended up coming back around 7 pm for dinner and I have to say… it was a stellar choice. Willow was a delightful human to serve us. We picked a seat in the window, it was a romantic and cozy vibe. Low lighting, just perfect for a dinner with a friend. Shepards Nachos are a MUST. Beef Tips…a must. Get the cheesecake… Shoutout to Willow for being a wonderful person to be around during our trip. Excellent service. 👌👌👌 We will be back. 💚“

“Good ambience. Good food. Good service. My husband and I went there with another couple and were amazed with everything. We want to go again.“

“Such a great experience having dinner and drinks this evening. They absolutely nailed GREAT customer service. The food and drinks were excellent. Highly recommend.“

“Astonishing as always. Thanks Billy Lawless for making my proposal to my wife celebrated at your restaurant 10 years ago, very special.“

“Good location for folks working in the downtown/west loop area. Right next to the Union station south concourse. Not a parking friendly area.

Situated in the lobby of the building but well structured that it does feel it's in the midst of the foot traffic. Has a bar, indoor and outdoor seating areas.

Menu is not elaborate but has something for everyone. Food was decent.“

“Love it here! jade was an amazing server she was so outgoing and really brought the light to the room. She made the whole atmosphere of the bar better along with the rest of the staff. I highly recommend coming here if you’re in the area.“

“Great drinks, food, fun.“

“Great burger! Good food!“

“Some of the best food in the area! Great customer service, sometimes slow, but their friendliness and beyond delicious food make up for it.“

“Stopped by for the Guinness but decided to have dinner as well. The shepherds pie and the castleisland baked onion soup were both delicious. The Guinness was great too. Our bartender was very friendly and service was excellent. We'll be back!“

“This one deserves a longer review. I find it very rare to taste authentic, yet modern, Greek food outside Greece. Unfortunately, most other attempts mess up something (lettuce in Greek salad), take culinary shortcuts, diffuse Mediterranean elements to attract customers. Not this one. Noema, which translates to meaning, is an exception I'd travel to Chicago to remember how great Greek food it. Keep it up folks and come to Texas!“

“Love this place. The drinks are amazing, the food hits the spot, and the bartenders are what make this place a gem in Chinatown.“

“Atmosphere is great🥰 A quiet setting. Maggie was a great waitress she kept coming to our table making sure we needed anything 🥰 hats off to the chef!!!! food was great. I had the prime new yourk strip with garlic potatoes and vegetables wonderful. My man has the pan roasted salmon it was great 🥰🥰 will visit again“

“It’s really nice and they have great food and drinks“

“Went with some friends for food and a couple games and it was a solid time. Ordered the legit nachos and the chicken & waffle baller. Nachos were loaded and the chicken was crispy with good seasoning on the waffle. Place is huge with all the bowling and activities so it’s easy to hang for a while. Drinks were strong too. I’d go back for another round of games and food.“

“great tacos! awesome beer listing. terrific ahi tuna bahn mi sandwich! wonderful owners and servers.“

“I had an amazing time at FTW Arcade Bar! The atmosphere is perfect for a fun night out with friends. The arcade games are a blast, and the vibe is electric.

What really stood out, though, was the exceptional service from our bartender, Luke. He was not only super friendly but also knew how to make some killer cocktails! Luke was attentive, quick, and always had a great recommendation ready when we were unsure of what to try next. His energy added to the overall fun of the night, making our experience unforgettable.

If you’re looking for a great place to unwind with games, drinks, and top-notch service, FTW is the spot to be. Huge shoutout to Luke..he made our night! Can’t wait to come back!“

“Service was a bit slow, but food was great!“

“Kerry is an EXCEPTIONAL team member! Make him MANAGER now! ❤ My cosmopolitan was so great I came back a second day in a row. He recommended the Cajun Seasoned Salmon to go with my Caesar Salad and it was magnificent! When I am back in Chicago I will DEFINITELY come right back to this Marriott/Gastro Pub. Exceptional service from check in to check out including their amazing restaurant!!!!“

“Excellent customer service, great food, great mimosas. Overall the best service!“

“Warm vibe with fast service“

“I'm traveling for work, just landed in Chicago, went to go to the USO, and was told, as a veteran having had deployed to Iraq, that I am not allowed in the USO by some civilian. That's wild. Guy said he needed DoD id, then I pointed to where my member ID was. He said not good enough and told me I had to leave. I've gone to a lot of USO's and never been turned away as a vet.“

“I enjoyed their hearty Lobster roll, Mac 'n Cheese, and their Salted Caramel Cheesecake for dessert. Friendly staff and LIVELY atmosphere. Great comfort food in Chicago! I'll be back ~ Also, they have terrific LIVE Music! (2025) ☘️ 🎻🪕“

“BBQ Burger was delicious ! Fries that came with pretty ordinary however . Drink was a bit weak but believe the waitress made it as I saw no regular barkeep“