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    Brehon Pub

    3.6 (181 reviews)
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    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    BREHON PUB ATMOSPHERE

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

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    JoAnne R.

    I can't believe it took us this long to try this place. It's just down the block from our son's condo. The service was quick, the food was great, and the atmosphere can't be beat for watching games. It was perfect for our burger cravings. The fries were so good!! Already dreaming of my next burger.

    Joan M.

    Before dinner we passed by The Brehon and decided to pop in for a quick pre dinner drink. It's a large bar in the Irish style and layout but that's as far as it goes. I'd say it's a Chicago bar with an Irish influence... maybe.. The staff are not very friendly like you would expect from this type of establishment and they do not have Irish accents. A bit of a bummer. Our drinks were fine. We did not order food but plenty other people were eating and seemed to enjoy.

    Buffalo chicken salad and spinach artichoke Mac and cheese
    Clara S.

    Stumbled in on a beautiful Sunday, and there was a decent amount of people. We sat at the bar and started with some refreshing aperol spritzes. A look at the food menu tempted us right away too! The menu options all sounded delectable, especially for bar food, so we struggled only picking two items. The buffalo chicken salad and spinach artichoke Mac and cheese were both huge portions and absolutely divine. The spinach artichoke Mac and cheese was genius and deliciously rich. I must go back to try more of their different options! A surprising hidden gem for amazing, quality bar food.

    Looks open to me. This was 12am on a friday night.
    Erik G.

    Walked in last night at 12am after our bartender at Godfrey Hotel told us that it was open till 2am. There were people at the bar, not crowded, but there were people there. As soon as we walked in, the guy said " We're closed". My friend and i looked at each other because Yelp confirmed what we were told at Godfrey, the bar was open till 2 am. We kindly left. We arent sure it was an issue of color, but needless to say, we wont be back.

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    Jaci S.

    Stopped in because my friend lives up here for a job right now. It's freezing outside and our walk was long. Great ambiance. Nice and chill hole in the wall type bar that I love (even tho it's not...super clean and nice) Didn't get food. Just drinks. Yummy Magners Bartender was nice, friendly and prompt. Music was nice too. Good place to have a beer at 2 pm!

    Cosmo

    Stopped in here on Sunday while I was waiting on my brunch reservations. The drinks were really good. The bartender got me right. Idk how it is during busier times but I would recommend if you want a nice neighborhood bar. Especially if you get the bartender I had. I didn't get her name.

    Pub burger
    Deanna S.

    Was pleasantly surprised with this place! Seems like a dark pub when enter but the food and service was excellent! Great burger! Good prices. Parking on street easy!

    Irish Nachos + Chicken
    Xavier H.

    Me and my cousins stumbled into Brehon Pub, and not the way you would expect. It was a late-night bite after rounds of ping pong and thankfully their kitchen was still open. We sat in the back area that at first we didn't even think you could enter (they even have a pool table on that side). Furthermore, the food was AMAZING! I feel like they took bar food to a whole different level. Everyone cleared their plates and the prices were reasonable. I would recommend the Nachos, guacamole bacon burger, or the Mac & bacon. The waiter was very nice but I forgot her nameeeee, will definitely be back. 10/10

    Burger Sunday
    Amanda D.

    Taking advantage of the first gorgeous day of 2021 and walked around looking for food I could take back home to my husband so we could watch Episode 1 of Falcon and Winter Soldier. Anyway, Irish bars always have good burgers, so I took the chance! First off, this place had about 6 people in the bar, but about 40 covers out on their street patios. Only Naomi was working. She was hustling! What a star. Even with all the people (who let's be honest, were probably like me and hadn't left their house in 12 months) she was taking care of. Drink, food orders, sanitizing tables and enforcing social distancing. She was really doing it all! I sat at the bar and let her know I was there for takeout, but told her to take her time. Menu is substantial (irish nachos, fried ravioli, salads, wraps, mac and cheese...and of course burgers! I ordered the Bleu and the Guacamole Burgers with fries to go. Naomi was so sweet! She took my order and honestly within 12 minutes I had everything boxed up and ready to go. Let's talk about take out presentation. Honestly, this kind of presentation is what I've been waiting for this entire pandemic. Cold toppings (LOTP) were not on the burger but wrapped separately. Fries were cut thick enough to still be a little crispy (gotta remember, I'm coming back to South Shore). This was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Plus, it was really nice to sit on a bar stool again...even if it was by myself and just to order takeout.

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    Melissa E.

    Love this pub! Great bar food and great atmosphere. We always have a great time! Highly recommend!

    Bratwurst with fried green beans
    Rachel K.

    Stopped by here for a late-night dinner last minute because it's so close to my apartment. Since it was Wednesday, there was a $6 beer deal on a pint of Fat Tire -- tasty! And I've gotta say, I didn't expect much from the food walking into the pub, but I enjoyed the Guinness bratwurst and the green bean fries. Good price and sizable portions. And awesome Halloween decorations!! I'll be back here for sure.

    Black and Tan.
    Michael B.

    An amazing hidden gem in the upscale River North neighborhood of Chicago. Disclaimer: I come here for after-work drinks. I have not tried the food yet so my review may be a bit biased. Brehon Pub is an Irish bar that beckons back to the days of "Old Chicago." Quiet, low-BS, and cheap AF. It's a short walk from the Chicago Purple/Brown or Red line CTA stations. It's away from all of the rowdiness of the Hubbard and Kinzie street bar scenes. Drink selection will contain the macros with a few local brews. Skewed more towards local for draft options. Whiskeys will contain the usuals but with emphasis on Irish and Americans. Price is $-$$. I got a Black & Tan (Guinness + Harp's) for $7 and a shot of Tullamore Dew for $10. There are few places in River North where you can find drinks that cheap. The bartenders were attentive and nice. They were quick and attentive. Clean restrooms were a big plus. 5/5. Amazing vibes, cheap, and everything you could want from a local Irish Pub. Favorited for the River North area.

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    Ken And Laura M.

    This was our first time there, so wasn't sure what to expect. We only had drinks. Actually, we had beers and quite a few people showed up, for an afternoon. I was surprised. About half the people were eating, so maybe they have good food. Service was fine. The ambience is old-school from the 1980s which suited us just fine. Average in cost as any other place. If I was in the area, I may stop by again, but not a destination.

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    Could be a good place for locals, but feels like you have to earn it. Regulars were treated well, but new comers were barely noticed.

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    Great ambiance, good food, reasonable prices for the area. Great location. Friendly service

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    Service is always above and beyond best Irish pub in Chicago ! Oh and also best mac and cheese in the city for sure !!!

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    Great neighborhood pub with warm staff, cool wood bar, nice music and just a relaxing vibe.

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