42 Best Irish Pubs in Chicago

“Funtime after the game! ⚾️👏🏻“

“Live music is always delightful!“

“Our first time performing at the bar- the entire band was treated like VIP by every staff member of the bar - we loved the atmosphere and yes, the cocktails 😉“

“Best place to eat in Chicago! I started going there when the owner became a client of the company I was working for in the mid-90s, setting up cash registers in the restaurant he opened for his nephew. I no longer live in Chicago, but make it a point to stop there and speak with the owner every chance I get. Always great food and exceptional service! You may have to wait in line, though. Understandably, it's a very popular place!“

“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 food! Great atmosphere.“

“The best pint in County Cook“

“The team working was great, friendly, attentive and that alone provided a fantastic atmosphere. We arrived with a group of 14 and they made sure we (and everyone) were all taken care of throughout the evening. Good drink specials, good music all in the heart of a Chicago neighborhood sounds like a winner to me. We will be returning, and if you’re ever in the neighborhood you should stop by. Thanks Six Penny Team. Steve O Rodriguez on behalf of LBSC.“

“I just hosted my wedding at Chief O’Neill’s on Saturday and it could not have been more perfect. Siobhan and her team took amazing care of us! The venue is stunning, the food is phenomenal, and every one of our guests was gushing about how impressed they were by everything! The back beer garden is so magical, you would have thought we spent tens of thousands of dollars to dress it up, but we didn’t need to. If you’re looking for a beautiful venue to host a wedding, party, shower, or intimate event, you should definitely give them a visit!“

“This is the safest place to have a great time any day of the week. I highly recommend attending their Karaoke night on Saturday's. It’s always a blast and you can sing songs in any language (Spanish & English)“

“Cork & Kerry is a Southside iconic pub. It has a great atmosphere, beer & drink selection. The service is great. It's the type of place you will run into someone you know. They don't serve food there, but they will let you bring it in. There is a great party room for any occasion. There is plenty of room for at least 75 people comfortably. You can bring in your own decorations, food, and desserts. They will let you run an open bar tab or customize the occasion to your price range. Parking can be tricky depending on what day of the week you visit. There is only free street parking. You may have to drive to a side street unless it's not busy. Overall, Cork & Kerry is a great Southside Irish bar to visit.“

“One of the oldest bar is In Chicago I’ve been going for 30 years and still love it“

“Best drinks! Excellent bartenders!!! Great place!!!“

“Food: amazing. Drinks: amazing. Service: amazing. Ambiance: amazing. Really though. The wings are huge so you’re actually getting your money’s worth for once. Pizza is fantastic (think cheese-pull) and their selection of beers seltzers and ciders is impressive for a place this size! Our server, Shawn, was so attentive and covered all the menus for us! Even recommended adding chorizo to their poblano corn dip, which was a total game changer. 100% worth a stop in if you haven’t been yet! Sit by their fireplace!“

“Friendly staff and great service. Fun bar experience!“

“Great food and awesome staff!!“

“Great place to spend a night out with friends. Small intimate joint with music jams Monday nights & Thursdays.

Dennis Melzer runs a jam on Friday once a month. Great people. Wonderful times I have loved hanging out while I have been in Chicago while I was a guest in Dennis's apartment and he took me to this place.“

“I’m really looking forward to attending again soon. The food is always exceptional, especially the ribs! I'm excited to experience the spoken word events – the storytelling has been unforgettable in the past, and I can't wait to make more unforgettable memories!“

“Last time we had the wings they were delicious, this Thursday they were dry, like they were sitting under a heat lamp and then tossed in sauce Disappointed. Had a BLT it was good! Husband had the chicken panini. It was delicious. Yes, we highly recommend going here. I think that the wait staff needs some more training. 👍“

“My wife had a head spa appointment at noon, I saw this was the closest pub near by, so after I dropped my wife off I walked there and was met by the bar tender Tony. This guy was GREAT! I had a few Yuengling draft beers and had some great conversations with the Tony. I wish I could have come back for the karaoke, I heard it was pretty interesting. My wife walked down and met with me and she had an espresso martinis and then a spiced rum and coke and she loved them both.“

“Irish Eyes has a carpet so sticky it deserves its own warning sign. The moment you step inside, your shoes form an emotional bond with the floor. It’s like walking on a mix of Velcro and mystery syrup, holding you in place just long enough to question every life choice that led you here. You don’t leave Irish Eyes, the carpet releases you when it’s good and ready.“

“The food is amazing and the staff is the best! Highly recommend!“

“We hosted my husband’s 50th birthday last weekend there and I can’t say enough good things!!! From start to finish an incredible experience and so much fun! I plan events for a living and working with Ma O’Briens was the easiest, most helpful and amazing experience.“

“Good pretzel. Beat some jabronis at darts.“

“awesome staff and fun place to be“

“Great food. Good beer. If you’re looking for something after the pier for awesome pub fare this is the place.“

“Great place for a beer and food. Friendly servers. Excellent value as well“

“Awesome people and cool bartenders“

“Excellent wings!!! Loved sitting outside. Great service too“

“Dogs! Whiskey! Darts! Guinness on draft!“

“I went to hear Irish music and it was amazing! Can’t wait to go back!“

“The bar tender was a gem. Accidentally walked in to see what they had available and ended up spending a couple hours enjoying the bartenders conversation and got one of the best old fashioned I'd ever had. Thanks for making Chicago exploration fun. Hope to get to your brother's bar downtown.“

“I had a great time here at a pre plunge party for the Special Ollast ympics Chicago team.“

“The environment is very low-key, laid back and very warm! The bartenders were quick to check on us and ask if we needed anything, and LOVE the free pool table for the month of October! The food is, without question, the BEST part. We got cheese curds for the table that didn't last longer than 2 minutes (we devoured them, not a single crumb lived to tell the tale). Chef made sure the four of us all got our food at the same time (such a thoughtful perk)! The proverbial cherry on top, was the name of the game. Their BURGERS. Good God. I love a burger that leaves you abandoning the napkins-- too mouthwatering to put it down! Everything is done with love and you can *taste* it. The bourbon onions and bacon??! UGH phenomenal. I've been there a couple times already, and am counting down the days for my next visit! Thank you Trinity Pub and JEM SMASH Burgers! You have 4 new fans :,)“

“I came for a drink but left impressed with the food.“

“LOVE THIS BAR! Many many fun times! Always a friendly face behind the bar!“

“Great staff! Awesome atmosphere! And they have NFL ticket, so we could watch our Bengals game!!! Close food delivered! Great bar! Bonus that there’s a basketball game!!!“

“The menu had just the right amount of selections to have something for everyone without having that dreaded large menu that says, "stay away." The cocktails were amazing and the food was soooo good! We sat outside and enjoyed the atmosphere. The service was great! All in all we had a great experience and will definitely return!“

“Best pub in all of Chicagip“

“We came here for an after-dinner drink before heading out on town, and really glad we found the place. A great, basement, bar with pool tables, TV's and a good time. We bellied up to the bar and our bartender, Douglas, was a great conversation, so we hung out for a few. Really cool, neighborhood bar. Highly recommend.“

“Come dance to my beats this weekend!!“