Come here and chill. Dugan's is a good hangout. It's pretty simple and there's nothing fancy about…read moreit. About the biggest action that happens here is darts. The participants get quite competitive with their dart throwing. Besides the darts, people come to drink. It has a very basic selection of beer and liquor. The prices are pretty good for around here mostly. It's $8 for Jameson. There's a pretty limited amount of beers, but there's a few craft selections. As for food there's almost nothing. There's free popcorn. It's thoughtful of them to have it plain without butter. There's a bottle of butter so you can choose whether or not to have it. Good place for fun and games. It also has live music. They also have free stuff.

Sorry guys, I love a good pub, but this place sucks…read more Night one, bartender could not be bothered with us(group of 10) but we stayed and spent $400.00 Night two, a colleague who is 30, but admittedly looks 15, shared her ID and got pressed so hard, including the bartenders sharing the ID with regulars to scan. A conversion to plastic cups bc they don't want to wash glass was questioned and we were told to "get the f@ck out", which we were happy to do. We spent $600.00 the following day someplace else. So many other choices, take the manager's suggestion and go someplace else.

Great Irish pub in Chicago. Stopped in for a drink in a cold Chicago winter and was so comfortable,…read moreended up staying all day! Very accommodating staff and those proper 20 oz Guinnesses were fantastic!

Came to this bar a few times for drinks but this was my first time grabbing some food. Nice Irish…read morestyle bar with great happy hour deals and a fun food menu. I'd recommend this place to anyone looking for a solid beer and food menu!

We were looking for a casual spot for a late lunch and decided to check out Fado. Fado turned out…read moreto be more of a bar/pub than a bar/restaurant, but Fado delivered great food and drinks. Everyone left happy! We had fish and chips, a salmon bowl, and a raspberry cocktail and a couple of local tap beers. Service was laid back but professional and prompt. The bar and dining area are pretty much one in the same but that was no problem. The fish and chips were not greasy and portions were big, and the salmon was nicely done. Tasty and not over or under cooked. As Goldilocks would say, "Just right!" Like I said this seems more like a pub than a restaurant, but that fits the bill if you want a laid-back, low-key, lunch or dinner. I'd happily return to Fado when in the area!

Fado has the warm, welcoming look and feel of a great Irish pub. The staff were all amazing and a…read moredelight to talk with. The manager even summoned us back in from the rain when we were ready to leave and welcomed us to sit back down until the downpour passed. The food was absolutely amazing! The shepherds pie was honestly the best I've ever had with its rich, thick meat filling and hearty mashed potatoes. My husband and our friends each ordered the fish and chips and finished their plates. My very favorite bite though was the smoked salmon appetizers. I will dream about those perfect little wonders for a long time!

After a Saturday morning run by the lake, my SO and I stopped here for lunch…read more The first impression was great--clean and spacious, with a large bar and plenty of TVs showing college football. We were greeted right away and seated quickly. I ordered the chicken and broccoli sandwich with feta, provolone, and aioli on a fresh bun, plus fries. The chicken had a nice crisp without being dry, the broccoli added a fresh crunch, and the toppings tied everything together. The fries were also excellent--crispy and well-seasoned. My SO had the chicken avocado club, which our waitress Mariah recommended on garlic bread instead of the standard option. That swap was spot-on. Speaking of Mariah--she was fantastic. Friendly, attentive, and made us feel well taken care of the whole meal. The only downside was the appetizer pricing. Most options I saw hovered around $20, which felt steep. Our sandwiches, in the mid-$20s, were fairly priced given the quality, but I probably would've tried an app if the menu had more budget-friendly choices. Overall: a great spot for watching sports or enjoying a solid meal. With slightly more approachable appetizer prices, this would have been an easy 5-star experience.

This is a great place to come to watch sports games as they have so many TVs inside. They also have…read moreespn+ for those wondering. Our server made great recommendations. The mozzarella logs didn't have much a difference from normal mozzarella sticks but great cheese pull. The Cap'n Crunch calamari really surprised me. It's not overwhelmingly sweet or anything, but has a great crunch and flavor. I ordered extra pickles on my buffalo chicken sandwich and oh boy did they do me right! They added such a perfect amount asa pickle lover. Lastly, the margherita pizza was the only underwhelming bit. It was fine, but I wouldn't recommend it when there's other great options.

A really large bar that is made for a pre-table ready drink…read more - surrounded by so many it-girl returns Tobi's the perfect place to come in and grab a beer, cocktail, or glass of wine before your table is ready - the place is huge with tables and booths all around the outside and a large circular bar. even though the bar was crowded, the bartenders worked fast and we had drinks in a blink of an eye - I got the "thyme" drink and it was interesting. sweeter than I expected but had the unique herbal flavor promised. it was about 50% ice which was not great for a $16 price tag in chicago - the beers are a good deal though and they have a solid selection. with the Olympics on, it's a great place for a few beers.

I was waiting for my name to be called back to Au Cheval, so I found Lone Wolf next door and…read moredecided to stop by for a drink. Clearly a popular local spot even on a weekday. I was surprised by how busy it was for a Monday night at 7pm. Super chill bouncer at the door checking ID. I situated myself at the corner of the bar and was served the cocktail menu right away. I got a Mountain Mama cocktail, which was a citrusy gin cocktail. Fruity, refreshing, and not too sweet thanks to the bitters. The cocktail was so tasty that I came back for a night cap after I had dinner. For my 2nd round I got the Do Not Carrot All. Loved the smokiness of the mezcal and balance of flavors. Shoutout to the bouncer for remembering who I was and welcomed me back.

Had a great time at millers pub! Chris at the bar was friendly and personable and welcomed me in…read morelike he knew me. Great lively atmosphere and plenty of draft selections to choose from. French dip sammy hit all the right feels and was tasty. I wish the horseradish sauce had a bit more horseradish to give it more zip but it was a great sandwich all around. You will not be disappointed. Bustling late night crowd on a Friday and food flowed til midnight and drinks til 2am.

Atmosphere is extremely important to me, especially when I'm looking for a place to unwind after an…read moreevent. After leaving the symphony, we wanted somewhere nearby to grab a meal and have a good conversation, so we ended up at Miller's Pub at 134 S. Wabash. My colleague had made a reservation, but honestly, it didn't seem necessary, you can easily walk in. Miller's Pub is a longtime Chicago staple, and we were seated quickly. The space is much larger than it appears, with a classic Irish pub feel and an antique charm that gives it a lot of character. Our server was enthusiastic, attentive, and very accommodating throughout the night, which we appreciated. Food-wise, we ordered a variety of dishes. I kept it simple with a salad topped with carrots and chicken, it was just okay, nothing particularly memorable. One of my colleagues ordered a chicken sandwich, and another got what might have been the most massive fish tender I've ever seen. If I ate fish, I definitely would've tried it, and she said it was really good. Unfortunately, what really impacted our experience was the atmosphere. There was a choir conference happening nearby, and a large group of attendees came into the pub and started singing, loudly and continuously, throughout the evening. While it was entertaining for the first couple of songs, it quickly became overwhelming and disruptive. It didn't seem like other patrons were enjoying it either, there was little to no engagement or applause, and I found myself wishing the staff had stepped in to tone things down a bit. I understand that a bar environment can bring in all kinds of energy, but this went on far too long and really took away from the experience we were hoping to have. Based on the food alone, I'd give Miller's Pub 3 out of 5 stars. But factoring in the overall experience, it's closer to a 2.5 out of 5 for me.

Sat at the bar because it was Friday night and the tables were all taken. I liked the variety of…read moremusic, the ambience, the atmosphere....and the burger and fries! That burger----was SOOOO GOOD (Char Burger) and the waffle fries were kind of crispy- good! They had an NBA game playing on the tvs. Service from both bartenders was great- Our main server had great attention to detail. (realized they forgot the mustard without me saying anything) All in all- great! (Skip the fish and chips- get the char burger!)

I came in with three friends and we grabbed a high-top table. We ordered a few rounds and…read moreeverything was going fine. Toward the end of the night, two of my friends left, and the remaining two of us paid our bill and were finishing our drinks while waiting for our Uber. At that point, the bartender came over and told us she needed our table for a large group. The table wasn't reserved, and we were clearly just finishing up. We told her we were about to leave anyway, but the way it was handled felt really abrupt and rude. What made it worse was that she immediately brought a group over to take our table, and even they were apologizing to us because they seemed uncomfortable with how it was handled. I've worked in bars and restaurants myself, so I completely understand needing to manage space, but there's a way to do it respectfully, and this wasn't it. Unfortunately, this experience left a bad impression, and despite having been here multiple times before, I won't be returning.

Timothy O'Toole's is a tasty Irish pub and sports bar on a corner in Streeterville - Near North…read moreSide, Chicago. We stopped in on a Friday midafternoon (May 2026), and found a moderate crowd, good food, and good service. For starters, we had perfect calamari. Crunchy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. It went well with the medium-spicy salsa they provided. This is already a win with any cold beer and any game on their many tvs! We would definitely it get again! We had their shepherd's pie: really flavorful Guinness Irish beef stew under a deliciously creamy layer of parmesan mashed potatoes, nicely crunchy on the outside with a lightly toasted top, and Irish soda bread. Delicious and satisfying! We loved the pastrami reuben sandwich, and we're not even big fans of sauerkraut in a sandwich. But in O'Toole's version, everything came together in a perfect union - the pastrami, the thousand-island dressing, the sauerkraut, and the griddled marble rye. We deliberately left off the Swiss cheese, and maybe that's the trick (for us) to balance the sauerkraut? Well, it worked nicely this way. We were still there towards the end of their weekday 3-6pm happy hour, so we got the $9 Chicago Handshake! A shot of Mälort & an OldStyle chaser! "Mälort-face" free of charge!

First time ever here and the food was great! We decided to stop here cause it was the only thing…read morereally in walking distance with the kitchen still open once we finally were able to eat. We were greeted with a warm welcome at the door and the server was very friendly and checked on us often. The interior was loud - obviously it's a bar! But that's too be expected. However, we enjoyed the atmosphere and it was clean and had lots of seating options with several TVs and good music. We tried the pretzel trio and we inhaled it so fast!! The pretzels bites were more like light bread sticks than dense pretzel dough and I really loved that. They were lightly toasted and just the right amount of salt. I loved ALL the dips. The beer cheese was tangy and the honey mustard had just the right bit of sweet and sharp and the brown mustard was perfectly chunky and funky hahaha I absolutely loved the house made chips that came with my birria grilled cheese and the consomme was so yummy I could have drank it straight. The meat was flavorful and well cooked. It paired really well with the sourdough. Would definitely come back!

Tim behind the bar is high quality, efficient, and good for a conversation!…read more Made an incredible espresso martini! Thanks again!

Great hidden bar in soho house with excellent espresso martinis. It is a lot cozier and smaller…read morethan I expected, but we were still able to snag a seat on a Friday night. The Christmas decorations were pretty but not as decked out as I thought it'd be either. Otherwise a fun time to grab a cocktail!

Had the piggy Mac the other night here, which is Mac n cheese with brisket, pork belly's, sausage,…read moreand crispy onions. It was ok. Nothing really special. Nice cold draft beer is the highlight of this spot. Restaurant is very dark with super loud music. Lots of TVs throughout. Plenty of seating. Big space. Service was a bit overwhelmed. OK spot for a beer.

We sat at the bar last night because, while several tables sat empty, they had reasons we couldn't…read moresit at any. Many had reserved signs that never ended up being used. Not sure if they were just trying to spread people out or what. Oh well. We just sat at the bar. Lots of drinks, way too many drinks, were consumed. Food was pretty good. I enjoyed my French onion soup, while another in my group liked his tomato basil soup. Myself and another both had the corned beef sandwich at the recommendation of another at the bar. The meat was good, but even with the recommendation to get it grilled, the thick bread was too much, and the bread was rather dry. Waffle fries were a little too flimsy for me. The other in our group had a salad with salmon on top. It looked overdone to me, but he didn't complain. Service at the bar was friendly and there for the most part when we needed it. Great place to watch a national championship game.