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    Barrelman Tavern

    4.4 (74 reviews)
    ModerateSports Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Juke Box
    Good for groups

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    Our pups love to hang out at The Barrelman!
    Alexa U.

    Easily our favorite place in the neighborhood. The owners are kind, fun, attentive, and make you feel like family. It's the type of place that makes you glad you live in Chicago. They have excellent rotating beers, they're dog friendly, you can bring/order you own food, they have sports, they have board games. On good days and bad days, you'll find me at The Barrelman.

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    Jeff H.

    Great neighborhood bar. Excellent. Superior beer and liquor menu. Wonderful service and atmosphere. Very clean and comfortable. A place anyone would feel welcome

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    The best place!! Friendly and down to earth crowd, dog-friendly, great beer selection, clean, and always a good game on!

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    Friendliest bar on the North Side. Travis is a great bartender - makes even strangers feel at home. Broad and good selection of draft beers.

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    3 months ago

    Great place to watch a game! The staff are also very friendly. Great vibes all the way around.

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    Excellent neighborhood bar. Great selection beers. No food - but I wish they sold chips in all sorts of flavors.

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    1 year ago

    Needed a warm place to drink with our dog and this has a great tap list and friendly bartender/owner

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    My last experience here was not good. Are sold to someone else in the service just is it the same. Recommend this place at this time period

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    Solid Beer bar with good sports viewing. Really diverse and ever changing Beer menu. And well behaved dogs are always welcome!0

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    3 years ago

    The proprietors are lovely humans and the bar is spotless, welcoming, and casual in the very best way. Highly recommend!

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    My preferred neighborhood bar! Amazing beer selection. Great service. A perfect place to relax and watch the game.

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    7 years ago

    Best tavern in town! Visit here every time I'll in Chicago,. Great beer selection, friendly staff.

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    The Wild Goose Bar & Grill - Wings

    The Wild Goose Bar & Grill

    3.7(416 reviews)
    2.0 miRavenswood, Lincoln Square
    $$

    If you're searching for the perfect spot to catch a Bears game with family and friends, The Wild…read moreGoose should be at the top of your list. My recent visit, during the season's final Bears matchup, proved just how special this place is. Even with the restaurant packed and buzzing with excitement, the staff created an atmosphere that felt warm, welcoming, and comfortable. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with genuine smiles and friendly energy. The staff was not only attentive but also mindful of everyone's comfort and safety, watching the door so the space never became a hazard. Despite the crowds, there was no sense of chaos--just a lively, fun vibe that made us feel right at home. Service at The Wild Goose is impressively quick and thoughtful. Our food and drinks arrived promptly, and we never felt like we were waiting, even though the bar was bustling. Special thanks to Will, Liz, Eddie, and Andrew, who made sure every detail was attended to. They checked in frequently, making sure our table had everything we needed and that our experience was as enjoyable as possible. The food lived up to the game day hype. The wings were outstanding--crispy, flavorful, and perfectly sauced. Drinks were delivered quickly and kept the good times rolling. But the real highlight of the meal was the bread pudding dessert. It was so delicious that I even ordered a serving for the table next to mine, convinced that everyone should experience it. If sweets are your thing, this dessert comes highly recommended. What truly sets The Wild Goose apart is the personal touch that runs through every aspect of the service. Sharing a dessert, cheering with friends, and being surrounded by attentive staff made the evening unforgettable. The Wild Goose knows how to make every guest feel special, even on their busiest nights. All in all, The Wild Goose is a wonderful place, full of great people and top-notch service. Whether you're in the mood for sports or simply want a memorable night out, you'll find the perfect blend of hospitality and flavor here. Don't miss the wings, and be sure to save room for the bread pudding!

    have eaten here a dozen times before but unfortunately won't be going again. I would also advise…read moreanyone with children to also give this place a miss. As I was parking diagonally opposite the bar, the car alarm of a blue jeep in front sounded. I do not know what caused it - I did not come close to the other vehicle. Perhaps it was the fact that the dog that had been abandoned inside the car (it was 32f out so perhaps it was trying to keep warm) was jumping all over the place and set it off. Just as I was about to exit my car, a woman came up shouting "What the fuck are you doing? Do not fuck up my car you fucking asshole." When I stated that I had not come within two feet the other car, the lady identified herself as the owner of Wild Goose. Putting two and two together, I would guess that she saw me parking near her car and was in the bar setting off the alarm with her keys. I told her that I had planned on stopping in with my children but that this would no longer be the case. She replied, "Just go then. It's a great place." In short, the owner is a complete jerk. My kids had to witness the whole thing and all because she wanted to have two parking spaces to herself. Top this off with the fact that she left her dog in the car in freezing cold weather, I won't be returning.

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    The Claddagh Ring Pub - Pool room

    The Claddagh Ring Pub

    4.1(29 reviews)
    1.3 miLincoln Square
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    Believe it or not, my love wears a claddagh ring that I purchased for her when we enjoyed an…read moreamazing trip to Ireland earlier this year. So we knew we had to visit the Claddagh Ring Pub one of these days. This neighborhood pub on Foster Avenue received some interesting "pub" earlier this season when they promised to pay for all patrons' tabs if the Bears lost to the Broncos, and sure enough the Bears blew a big lead and Claddagh Ring Pub wound up on the news because of the promo. We finally made it here one random Sunday afternoon as we stumbled in after another Bears loss. The bar was pretty packed, but the owner was super friendly to us. He noted that there was a back room with some elbow room, along with some free tavern style pizza that was not gobbled up yet by the fans. Later when I went up to the bar to order drinks, he made sure that I had the chance to place a drink order with minimal waiting. What a swell guy! Loved my pint of Guinness! Perhaps we looked like newbies, but he really seemed to care about us with his customer service. Check out their website for sports specials and happy hour deals. After our enjoyable visit, my love and I look forward to a return visit to Claddagh Ring Pub.

    Great location to get a pint and spend time with family, friends and neighbors. This is my spot…read morewhere I get to see my favorite uncle, tell stories , have a pint and catch up! If in the area of Foster and Western, I highly recommend stopping in and having a pint

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    Guinness @ The Claddagh Ring Pub. Irish Pub. Darts Pool JukeBox TV Sports etc. 2306 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL Cool.

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    PrimeTime Bar & Grill - Double Smashburger w/ Bacon

    PrimeTime Bar & Grill

    4.7(57 reviews)
    2.4 miAlbany Park

    A friend of mine kept raving about the smashburgers so we had to check it out. Lots of flavor…read morecombos including chicken burgers. Really friendly service, great beer list, fun cocktails with some silly sweet shots. Choose your own adventure super juicy chicken wings. Got the double smashburger which was salty and crunchy and overhung the bun . Not pretty but delish. A hint of spice. Wings were great. Lots of sports on multiple TVs. Definitely a great neighborhood hang. Also worth the drive by if you're in the area!

    Good Delivery Food, But In-Person Service Needs Major Attention…read more I chose PrimeTime Bar for a friend's birthday celebration last night, fully expecting a great experience because I've always been so impressed with their delivery. The kitchen here usually delivers, but the in-person visit was unfortunately dragged down by highly non-attentive service. The bar was pretty quiet and not many people were there at the time. There's open seating, so we quickly sat ourselves. After no initial greeting from the server, we ordered a few drinks from the bartender. We sat for a staggering 45 minutes without a server checking in, offering drinks, or even bringing basic water to the table. I eventually had to get up to request water. When we did finally order, we ordered a few burgers and wings. The burgers were good as expected. The wings had a somewhat strange, possibly pre-breaded texture and were very large, although the flavor was okay. Not to mention the wings were dropped off without plates, so our party of 4 ate on napkins. To top it all off, we had to flag down our server just to pay the bill. It was incredibly disappointing service, especially when the Smashburger is above average. I won't be recommending the in-person experience to anyone anytime soon.

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