50 Best Pubs in Chicago

“Me and a friend stopped here before a concert at the Radius, and this will be the official pregame for anytime I have a concert there. Great food, excellent drink selections, friendly staff...highly recommend!“

“Delicious food & great menu. The service is top notch! The Italian beef is a favorite of mine when visiting from Cincinnati. 🙂“

“Great quiet old world English pub“

“This place has a cool, hip vibe and it’s fun to eat at the communal tables. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great variety of beer and creative craft cocktails. Food is beautifully plated and delicious - make sure to try the potatoes, baby gem salad and hanger steak.“

“dope as food fire beer🔥🔥🔥“

“Good food! Great atmosphere.“

“great time on our first trip there tonight! Special shout out to Savanah! she was our awesome waitress!“

“Heard so much about this brewery, but the afternoon I visited, it felt a little unremarkable. The beers were decent enough, though I wasn't blown away by the overall selection. For what you pay, I expected something a bit more special.“

“Visiting from out of town, they had every game on the TV’s, and it was a great place to hang out to watch baseball and football. Great drink selection, all the food we ordered was great, and all of the employees were super nice and accommodating. Check out the photo booth in the back!“

“Stopped in for some much needed food after a long flight, and man was it worth it! Mike the bartender immediately started cracking jokes and welcomed me to the city with a smile. The food was amazing (definitely recommend the chicken sandwich), and the beers were well priced! They also have daily specials. Will come back here ASAP the next time I’m back in Chicago!“

“Awesome bar. Tavern pizza was fantastic, and the service is phenomenal. Bartenders get you drinks quick and check in with the perfect frequency — not too often, not too infrequent. Great selection of beers on tap and cans, including some NA choices. Solid liquor options as well, and all at a great price.“

“Dare I say this is one of my favorite places in Chicago??? Everyone I've taken to Green Light has raved about the food, the drinks (especially the somaek towers - iykyk) and the amazing, kind, attentive staff. My out of town friends always BEG to return whenever they are in Chicago. Whether you have 10+ or just 2 people, this is the perfect place for a night out. We lose our voices singing our hearts out every time, 10/10. We will come back again and again!!!“

“Such a cool venue for shows.“

“Music atmosphere people and drinks!“

“Great playlist that kept me singing along the whole I was here. Great service and atmosphere! I’m from out of town and would highly recommend on your visit to Chicago!“

“Absolutely loved it!!!! First time but will definitely not be the last!!!“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“Hands down, the best bar food in the neighborhood! Pretzel-crusted walleye is ridiculous along with the olive-sized steamed mussels. But as good as the food, the bartenders crush it even more. Responsive, accommodating and authentically friendly.“

“The most unpretentious public house I've found in Chicago. Fantastic pool table and beer garden. Mel abides.“

“Wow what an experience, we was visiting from the UK and had to see the famous bar, instantly we was welcome. Food was amazing, the bartenders was so lovely and even let my son go behind the bar for a photo. Really friendly ❤️ locals was really nice too x Thank you“

“Everyone is kind enough to leave me alone.“

“Was in the area after checking in to my airbnb and the guys still had a couple of hours to land from California. I came in and was immediately met with some fun vibes within the squared circled bar with a divey feel. Lots of people and fun vibes. Reasonable prices. I'd definitely come by if you're a local and have a look, I definitely did as a visitor in my two occasions I came here. Had my shot of delicious malort here too.“

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

“The best food !!!Thank you guy.“

“Went for a working dinner/meeting with a friend and colleague. Loved everything about the place... Nice vibe, the service was attentive without being intrusive, and the food sublime. Best burger Ive had in forever and the chocolate cream oie dessert was for this sweet tooth, perfection. Will def. be going back.“

“Cynthia is such a vibe!! This is definitely a fun place to come if you enjoy dive bars. Even the patrons are awesome! 10/10 reccommend!“

“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.“

“I had a great time with friends a couple of weeks ago. Service was on point and it was honestly one of the best grilled cheese sandwiches I’ve ever had. You can add bacon which I definitely did. The shoestring fries are also dynamite, especially with some chipotle ranch for dipping.

The servers were also really accommodating when I asked for the dragon fruit margaritas with vodka instead of tequila.“

“Great place to grab a libation after a Wrigley Field event.“

“I really loved this place, it’s a great spot to get a drink and hangout with friends. The main reason why I think people should come here is because I’m a local and there is not a dive bar in the area that provides this level of service. The bartenders are kind and attentive, you will get a drink without waiting too long and you will feel comfortable and safe. Yes it may be slightly pricier but not by much, this is the kind of place that makes it worth it. I am not a regular but I will be after tonights visit. My local bar being Mr. Cs has disappointment me with their management but this place will treat you 10x better. Please come and visit Jennifer and Colm, they were the best bartender and I’m sure they will treat you well also.“

“We recently attended an engagement party at Goldie’s. The party was originally scheduled as an outdoor event but was forced to go inside at the last minute. Goldie’s ownership allowed the party to use their location, opened early and provided bar service for all attendees. All with less than 24 hours notice! Claire, the bartender, came in early and was exceptional. Highly recommend for special events or to just stop in for a drink!“

“The ambiance is first class and I feel out of place to watch early morning soccer there but the staff is very friendly and the chairs are most comfortable. The on tap choices are very good and the food is delicious. Ample tv screens to accommodate your team of choice. I highly recommend this place.“

“We use the smaller back room and patio a bridal shower. The host of the shower brought in their own food, but the staff at Cork and Kerry we're all very attentive and no one was lacking any beverages. The setup worked very well and everyone had a nice time.“

“Best steak around by far. Nothing and nowhere near can compare in my opinion!“

“Best buffalo garlic chicken wings I’ve ever had hands down! Great atmosphere and great service!“

“Go for the lowkey vibe and experience. Love the art and the back story.“

“Fantastic food 👍 Great service 👍 Highly recommend !!!!“

“Honestly I love the red neon aesthetic, I only wish the white light from the lobby didn't bleed in as much. I will note, this place is small, like you're not gonna fit more than 20 people in here if you tried, more often than not you'll only find 4-5 people in here, but that's a vibe honestly too.

One thing I need to note is the food, omg how is the food here so good? It's ordered from across the street and some guy brings it over in a bag and it's phenomenal and well priced.

Overall good place to bring a date or for a first time causal meeting“

“Great and welcoming staff“

“Walked in and was immediately greeted with a smile. The bartender Morgan was engaging and her service was quick. Got to play golden tee and darts which never misses. The bathrooms were cleaner than expected which was a pleasant surprise. Overall 10/10 experience would recommend any day of the week“

“Amazing experience! We had the food truck at our sons birthday party! Not only are they delicious but also amazing customer service!!! They were so nice, engaged with everyone, and my son loved the men working and he’s two so he loved doing fist bumps and they even cut his chicken tenders up for me so they would cool faster. I have nothing but nice words for them! We will definitely be using them again at other parties! Thank you again so much! Also great at communicating!“

“Best burger in the city imo. Great beer options as well. Friendly staff and a nice neighborhood atmosphere. Tasty fries as well. Can get busy later around peak dinner hours so may be better to get there early if you want a table right away.“

“Best soccer pub in the Midwest, maybe the country. Can’t beat the world-wide coverage, the beer and drinks menu, the food quality, and the great service. No one has this combination. That’s why Hudson’s is the official home pub of the Chicago Hammers. They know and care for the game and its supporters, and not just the so-called big six.“

“Literally the best deep dish in Chicago and I’ve had them all. The ambiance is amazing - I absolutely love this place!“

“Ireland’s is so fun! Love all their events, especially tap takeover �“

“Came here today for the first time to watch the Bears game, and we love it!! Amazing staff- welcoming, kind, professional, and hospitable, and they allow dogs! My service dog had a blast meeting new friends- furry and otherwise! We love y'all Bucktown Pub! Thanks for an amazing time!“