50 Best Pubs in Chicago

“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.“

“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!“

“Awesome Chicago Dogs and atmosphere! Great waitress and warm, cozy and fun atmosphere!“

“dope as food fire beer🔥🔥🔥“

“The best food !!!Thank you guy.“

“Had an amazing time at green light! Even with a fully booked schedule, the staff worked hard to fit us into a private room between reservations, and they couldn’t have been nicer about it. They even gave us free drinks! The owner came out to chat with us, and he was a really great guy. Fantastic service—can’t wait to come back!“

“I won't rate the food because it's only snacks. They do have menus from nearby restaurants though, which is really cool.

This is a wonderful cocktail bar. The bartenders are really good at what they do. I think Luke is usually working when I go there? He is really good at what he does and super fun to watch. Very precise and intentional with the way he makes drinks.

I always feel very welcome and relaxed here. It is sort of strange that it is in the base of an apartment complex. I think if I lived here I would be a bit weirded out by all of these strangers in the lobby of my building.

It's nice to get drinks and then go wherever in the lobby, at the bar, or out in the back patio area of the building.

Trivia on Wednesdays is always fun as well.“

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

“Chilled out hang out place with a fantastic selection of brews. Dogs are welcome indoors too, which is great as the temperature outside gets lower. You could also bring in food from elsewhere. I highly recommend this place if you are in the mood to spend some time outside with your two/four legged friends while sipping some delicious beers!“

“Great Bar! Fun Owner is Friendly... Reminds me of Temple Bar in Dublin.. College Town“

“Great quiet old world English pub“

“Most comfortable 3rd space in West Ridge“

“Good food! Great atmosphere.“

“Got stung by a wasp right in front of the restaurant so BE CAREFUL! They thankfully helped us get an ice pack though. Drinks were okay - they were out of the cider we wanted so we got a different one. Worth it to get to the speakeasy downstairs though!“

“Goldie's is a TRUE legacy bar. Rare and unique hidden in plain site surrounded by watered down industry. Not your Social media rave and review destination. Goldie's is for those that prefer a small bar, crave the smell of chalk, sounds of breaking billiards,and your name called as bartender serves up your new favorite drink, at your new favorite place. Small bar with BIG Soul. Go alone, Perfect!! End the perfect date at the perfect place ????Perfect!! Celebrate memories while making new memories, Perfect, PERFECT!! ?“

“As a tourist the night shift was good. Went during the day got a huge hold in my card for 1 drink. Ordered a second, stepped outside to smoke someone picked up my drink and snaked right after I went outside and the bartender acted like this was a normal thing. Embarrassing! (Edit) The bartender did make an effort to go out of her way to make sure I felt accommodated after the incident and took what I had to say to heart. Preemptive review, exactly that. Not too shabby. Check it out.“

“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.“

“Everyone is kind enough to leave me alone.“

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

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

“Love both locations I've visited: Lakeview and Wicker Park. Do wish they'd bring back the grilled cheese with ham and bacon. Only problem I've had is the extremely loud music. I visit at least once a month, and the music is always too loud to have a conversation. Stopped meeting up with friends because we can't hear each other.“

“BoB food and drinks are divine, I love getting a gin martini with a burger on burger Mondays. We came around 5pm today on May 4th-with your Latina Server (Jasmine or Yasmine) and she was ATROCIOUSLY & horrendously impertinent. We asked her for a dirty Martini, a buena basket, and if they had High Noons. She replied, “Did you look at the menu?”. I’ve been a server and know that’s not how you address your patrons- YOU SUGGEST A SIMILAR ITEM {tonta pendeja}. Then she wanted to comment on my Klein’s ice latte-saying we can’t bring outside drinks. BYE. EXCUSE ME. HOW VERY DARE YOU! Upon future visits— I Will request another server if available. No ma’am.“

“Kevin is the best bartender“

“This is a really nice spot to hang out. It's quiet enough you can have a conversation and they have sports on the multiple TVs. When the weather is nice, they also have outdoor seating. The bar staff is friendly. They also have probably my favorite food in all of Avondale. I highly recommend the wings or the nachos, but everything I've had is very quality.“

“Would have given 5 stars but all the tables are high tops or stools at the bar need some regular height tables and chairs however the staff is great and they pour a great pint the owner is very neighborhood friendly and does alot of good things for church and charities“

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

“Great place to have a drink and socialize after work or at night! Awesome staff as well! Fridays and Saturdays dance 🕺🏻 💃 parties 🎊 are jumping! Recommend you check it out!“

“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!“

“Best dive bar in Chicago!“

“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.“

“Best bar in the city. Friendly. Good beer.“

“Love the decor and the people are so nice and of course there’s Harry 😊“

“This is the perfect neighborhood bar. Cash only! Bartenders are friendly and properly trained to make drinks. No food, but you can order door dash or whatever. Good beer list at reasonable prices. Pool Tables are free. Love that this is in walking distance from our house.“

“Great service, bar tender with humor“

“Paddy's truly offers the best bar food around, and the atmosphere is second to none. A big shoutout to Jen, Amy, and Amy Lynn, whose friendly service always makes you feel right at home and appreciated!“

“We were a large group that had many people getting tattoos and a larger group of those offering support while hiding from the needles! We had great service and a fun atmosphere! Drinks & Ink made a special drink for us. They went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time! Very nice bar!!!“

“We loved the place & the food. Wish I had felt like a drink😊Welcoming!“

“Exelent“

“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.“

“We just recently held a karaoke party here at Shakers for my wife’s 30th birthday party! It could not have been a better experience, everyone had an excellent time. Mark made planning the event painless, quick, and easy. The entire staff was very friendly and accomodating. Mark and Bonnie did an incredible job bartending all night for us, and the Karaoke DJ, Sierra, was amazing as well. Would definitely recommend Shakers for any future Karaoke parties you may want to plan!“

“Great Pub great staff 🇮🇪👍👍“

“We went in after a miserable day. We were weary and super hungry. The Pony was just the right medicine. Big kudos to our bartender who took great care of us. I had two Anti Heroes-there was a sheen of ice on the top of the beer which is just exactly how beer should be served. Our waffle fries nachos plate was huge. I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich and tater tots which was equally delicious. We went in around 5pm which is why I gave only four stars for atmosphere there weren't many people around. Thanks for supplying great service, tasty food and cold beer it really changed the day for us“

“Such a small place gets very crowded but good music.“

“The only bar to drink on the cheaper side in Andersonville. They have no written menu, you just look at their bottles behind the bar and say your pick. Simple cocktails like whiskey and coke are $10, Patron shots are $9, draft beers are $3-5, canned drinks are also $5. They have no food whatsoever. They have mini bags of chips and nuts for $2 and thats it. They are cash only, there is an atm inside though. There is always a fun crowd in here honestly, the vibes are quite dive like. On Friday and Saturday nights it gets packed, bunch of people end up just standing around with their drinks, no seats. They have a small pool table and darts. We had great fun playing the darts. The bartenders are quite fun people too. Overall this place is a vibe. My only complaint would be maybe that the glasses aren’t particularly clean but then again this isn’t high tea.

Kid-friendliness: Not at all“

“Always remember how many times jim small would forget to give change for a twenty also houghlund and delaney two more small people“

“The staff was great and people were amazing! However... someone hit my car across the street and damaged it; hit and run 🥲“

“One of the best pool tables in the city. Needs quarters and there’s only one.Always popcorn for snacking.Stephanie is the bartender up front. She’s a delight.The bouncers are polite. I’d even go so far as to say they’re kind.This is a nice place. Easy to have fun here.

Parking: There are always open spots nearby, the trick is finding them.“

“Staying across the street for the weekend and tried this place out and so glad we did! The food was absolutely amazing and staff were very friendly!“