50 Best Pubs near North Riverside

“Really good food choices and great staff super nice and very helpful and friendly will recommend 100 times over A++++++++. Around“

“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.“

“Lovely gal behind the bartender, don't u dare be mean to her. Beware of the bar itself (lol) there's a lip on the edge that two folks spilled drinks off of. (Definitely not me though...)
Garage doors that open up when weather allows, wonderful rustic look inside, and some decent beer!“

“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.“

“Food was good! Super chill vibe. Love that you can substitute fries for a salad at no charge. Def will be coming back here! Great burger.

Update: second time here, server was extremely rude and kept rolling his eyes. Still tipped 20% but it was not welcoming“

“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.“

“Great bartenders with a great atmosphere.“

“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.“

“My dad and I came in for food and drinks before the sox vs. dodgers game, we had such an awesome experience. He had the grilled cheese cheeseburger while I had the Latino burger. The fries here are arguably the best type of fries which just added more awesomeness to my opinion of the place. The mac and cheese was great and super cheesy, the burger was FANTASTIC. The blend of flavors were so good.

Was also awesome to be there while they had representatives there for Super Lyte which was a plus.

Overall amazing and we will be back for sure. Photo is of the Latino burger“

“Fell upon this place after a long hard day of work and what a treat. Emmy was warm and helpful, gave great recommendations and I had the most amazing burger and peanut butter shot ever! Such a beautiful old building with great Charm. A must see ♥“

“Great music and awesome pint of Guinness“

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

“The bar is down to earth and super friendly. Karaoke is always a great time. Todd, David, and Kate are wonderful people. On a rare magical occasion, a mariachi might show up on a random night to perform. Highly recommend this place if you want local friendly vibes. Cheap drinks! Possums is FOREVER!!!!!!!“

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

“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 loved the ambiance of this Irish Pub! The Christmas decor and lights make it a wonderland! The band was great and the pub has so much charm!

This all made up for the 3 bartenders who were more worried about talking to their friends than waiting on customers. We waited 20 min, as did customers next to us, staff looked right at us and kept talking to their friends. A bartender with curly hair- she actually scowled at us for asking to place a drink order. Exception was one bartender who had very long straight dark brown hair: she was awesome and was doing all of the others work with a huge smile on her face! She was great! It was a busy night that the restaurant could have had higher cash flow if the others focused on drink orders. We'll be back though, really great place!“

“The penultimate neighborhood bar with plenty of characters, shenanigans, and fun! It's our "Just One More" place. Bikers, Rock Stars, and Divas will feel right at home. Live music most weekends, outdoors in the summer in a large parking lot. Everybody who knows, goes there. John & Sparklyn are good people!“

“I am a great bartender 🍺 🎧 DJ MA 🎧“

“Teresa was outstanding great atmosphere“

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

“such sweet owners! they helped me celebrate my 20th birthday last year with the sign and some catered food, and this year (i have covid☹️) they gave drinks on the house for my family who went to celebrate in honor of me! i can't wait to come visit once i'm out of quarantine!!“

“Awesome place. Good food, good beer list and great bartenders!“

“We happened to be working in the small town of Hodgkins and stumbled upon this place. It has a small town feel where everyone is super friendly and everything we have tried so far on the menu was AMAZING! The burgers are the best Around! Chicken Dumping Soup is 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Bartenders are super friendly and on top of their game! HIGHLY Recommend this place! 💪🤘🇺🇸“

“By far the best bar when it comes to service, they are very attentive and always greet you with a smile! The bartenders are lovely and definitely help create a fun and positive atmosphere🩷 Highly recommend!“

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

“Wow the Ribs were delicious and the pasta and the waitress was friendly and great i would recommend this place and the dessert and coffee were superb“

“I usually stop here since it's on my mail route and I can tell you that they have great food and great drinks I had their buttermilk chicken sandwich with portage park tater tots and it was very good I highly recommend this spot espically for happy hour also the staff is amazing they always make me feel welcome“

“The Balboa absolutely delivers. The thinly sliced ribeye was tender and packed with flavor, and the combo of grilled onions and mushrooms added the perfect savory depth. The mix of mozzarella, American cheese, and cheese sauce made it rich without being overwhelming, all melted perfectly into the sourdough. The bread had a great crisp on the outside while staying soft inside, and the chipotle mayo on the side gave it a nice extra kick.

Overall, a seriously satisfying sandwich—definitely one I’d order again.“

“Magoo's is letting the band Malinche play on August 25th knowing that a member of that band, Calvin Hobbes, is a rapist. Watch out for businesses that won't watch out for you ladies.“

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

“Review Update: I was at Gannon's yesterday afternoon and we were there around shift change. Both bartenders were fantastic! This time we decided to try eating something here, and ordered the avocado BLT and the fish and chips. The sandwich was solid, the fish was great, but what stood out to me was the fries. I told the bartender/server that the fries were killer, and he said some people just come in and order fries cause they are so good. I believe it! Truly, these are the best fries on Lincoln Ave from Irving to at least Bryn Mawr. I hope to be back soon to get a beer and a side of fries, from the prompt and friendly staff, in this unpretentious gem of an establishment.“

“We held a celebration of life for my brother here today. About 50 in attendance in the stylish, comfortable upstairs area. Despite the fact that I planned this from 400 miles away and without having ever seen the venue, it went off without a hitch due to Mr. David Candiotti and his staff. No surprises. Everything was as promised. The venue is extremely stylish and rustic. Food was delicious and plentiful as were the drinks. Service was fast, efficient and friendly thanks to Mona, Alberto and Olena. I highly recommend.“

“What great food! What nice people! Can’t wait to go back.“

“Food was great very nice inside great party room also!!!“

“Do you like Guinness? Do you like Wagu burgers? Rafferty"s is now serving 1/3 lbs burgers that combine these awesome flavors!!“

“Great food and awesome staff!!“

“Super nice peeps- dog stuff so it’s a keeper. Just go“

“Such a fun place to go to great prices and great people always a good time“

“Their food is great and is just an awesome spot with a lot of charm and friendly faces.“

“Ziggy and Ewa are awesome!“

“My partner and I stayed in the neighborhood and kept coming back to Floyd’s. The drinks were great, food was yummy, and prices were fair. Reminded me of the neighborhood bars in my hometown, Baltimore. Marti, made us feel at home with great service! Def coming back again“

“Stopped by The Booze Hound to catch the playoff Bears game and wow, what a vibe. The people there were so welcoming and fun, it felt like I instantly became part of the neighborhood crew. It’s a cozy, intimate spot that really highlights the warmth of the local community. Whether you’re there for a game or just looking for a chill place to hang out, this bar makes you feel right at home.“

“great little neighborhood bar. recommend coming in for a beer or cocktail.“

“Not sure how in all the time I’ve lived in this area I haven’t stumbled into this place but I’m so glad we came here for a friends bday tonight! Truly one of the most welcoming bars I’ve been to in Chicago. Everyone was so kind and friendly, and fun!! Bartends Will & Christian made the place feel like everyone was old friends :)“

“Great peeps and the owner is really nice“

“Always a great good time!“

“good place and amazing music.“

“we were at a wedding that had an after party that was changed at the last minute to this bar. Our bar tender Odette, was amazing. She handeled the whole party of 50+ with such grace and ease. The service at this bar is exceptional. Thank you for making the night fantastic for our group!“

“I had been checking this bar out for a while and finally decided to stop in. I really enjoyed myself. If you are in the neighborhood and looking for a chill spot to hang out with well priced beer, defenetly stop by. Bartender Frida is the best and the owner is very welcoming.“