Dram Shop

Warm and lovely British pub with delicious pies and efficient service…read more My dining partner and I tried the mushroom and kale and the rocking vegan pies. The mushroom and kale pie was nice and cheesy and the rocking vegan pie was more savoury, with a variety of vegetables and chickpeas as stuffing. The crust was neither too soft nor too crunchy. The highlight of the meal was the curry chips: potato wedges lightly fried with masala and curry leaves. The dipping sauce that came with the chips reminded me of tikka masala sauce, and paired beautifully with the chips. Dessert was toffee pudding: the caramel sauce that came with the pudding was delectable - the pudding itself was excellent and not overly sweet. We tried a variety of NA beers, and I was pleased with how many options they had. Service was quick, and we were well looked after. The ambiance is warm, with dim-ish lighting and a lot of dark wood. The restrooms were gorgeous - special shoutout to the lovely floral wallpaper. Overall, I highly recommend Pleasant House - the vibe is chill and understated and the food is stellar.

Everything I could ask for in a English pub. Great beer…read moremenu, enough different options but a clear focus on bitters, ales, pub ales, etc. Started with a scotch edge and it was delicious. The sausage was very tasty, the breading on the outside was incredibly crisp, light, and the egg inside was cooked well. Both the steak pie and the chicken pie were very good. The chicken pie I think really needed the chutney that you can get separately. But that made it so much better and made it my preferred pie. The steak and ale pie was better than the chicken pie as a standalone, but needed a bit more gravy I think to elevate it. Sticky toffee pudding again was delicious. Surprisingly light, not overly dense so I was glad it came with the custard which was very flavorful. Overall, will definitely return!

0.8 mi•Lincoln Park, DePaul

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Breakfast pie: spinach, egg, and cheese

The Red Lion Pub

4.3(290 reviews)

Husband and I stopped in on a rainy Sunday afternoon. Service was really friendly and attentive and…read moreatmosphere and vibes were exactly what we wanted. I ordered the fish and chips. The fish was crunchy and tasty, not at all soggy or oily. It was probably the best I've had in years. My husband ordered the Mac and cheese and it was great, too. We had a few drinks and finished with the toffee cake. Everything was just great and I'd definitely come back.

Beautiful room, absolutely mind blowing in the details creating a warm comfortable vibe. The three…read moremembers of the staff we interacted with were all...perfect. I drink heavily, drafts are $9 and up so I must the feeling that hit me minutes after sitting at the bar...I want to come here every night. I must stay strong.

4.5 mi•Printer's Row, South Loop

Half House salad with chicken

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The bar

Kasey's Tavern

4.1(293 reviews)

This bar offers a lot of different types of brews and has been around for a long time. I find…read moremyself frequently coming back because they're usually the first place open when I'm looking for an afternoon after work drink. You'll run into regular people here from the neighborhood and depending what's going on close by you'll run into people visiting from wherever for whatever here. Great bar, they serve frozen pizzas too. Service is always good, older feeling bar with plenty of TVs to catch some sports.

We're back, because we love the craft beer at Kasey's Tavern…read more At first glance Kasey's presents a bit like a dive, but it's end-to-end craft beer and great people! It was nearly full mid-afternoon on a Saturday (Feb 2026) and we were lucky to find an open table! Service was quick and friendly. We had two frosty-cold craft beers: a Half Acre Daisy Cutter and a Deschutes Patagonia. The Daisy Cutter was dark orange, dry and hoppy, a "new" pale ale that is now a classic. The Patagonia was lightly golden, lightly carbonated, sightly sweet and citrusy. Of course we had another round, because we love the beer, the people, and the place :-)

Bar area

The draft craft menu, cut from my photos over the bar (Feb 2026)

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Kasey's storefront on the east side of Dearborn, halfway between Harrison and Polk.

Miller's Pub

3.8(1.7k reviews)

4.1 mi•The Loop

When a restaurant is 90 + years old, you know they are doing something right. Turns out they do…read moreeverything right. The decor looks historic with dark wood walls, beautiful molding, and of course antique sports memorabilia. It is in Chicago after all!! The menu items that were highlighted was the prime rib, while supplies last and the ribs. I tried to go with the prime rib but at 7:30 it was sold out. The bartenders suggested the French dip sandwich with shaved prime rib but went with the ribs instead. Smoked daily the ribs were tender and moist with a very sweet homemade BBQ sauce. I prefer my sauce on the spicy side but it was delicious, the shrimp were fried and crispy, served with fresh cocktail sauce. I opted for the fries and side salad but were good. The Greek vinaigrette dressing was delicious. The bartender was super engaging and knowledgeable. I hat his signature Ole Fashion and a glass of cab from their list. Both were great You need to eat here!!

After many years of walking past Miller's Pub I finally had the opportunity to have dinner there…read more The inside of the pub is dark wood with lots of pictures of the family that owns Miller's Pub plus pictures of celebrities who have been there. The decor is straight from the 60s or 70s. The menu has something for everyone from ribs to prime rib to burgers. The waitstaff is friendly and efficient. The food was good. Our only one issue is the waiter told us the lamb chop special was gone so my husband ordered the pork chops but what was served were lamb chops. He ate them so we didn't say anything to the waiter but it was strange because the bill listed lamb chops not pork chops. Maybe they weren't gone after all? Over all I'll be keeping Miller's Pub in mind when we need somewhere to go for dinner or lunch and don't necessarily want fast food or the latest hot restaurant.

I love the holiday decor

Extra crispy flavorful fish and chips!

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Virtue mitten fennville, mil, burbon barrel aged apple cider

Industry Ales

4.3(91 reviews)

4.2 mi•The Loop

Excellent beer only experience…read more Empty on a Sunday afternoon during a Bears game. I love off beat beers and they did not disappoint with a few true originals. The Bloom and Doom is a Biere de Garde, which I still can't describe but really enjoyed. Strong Gose, Sour and Hazy IPA.

Out of business. Why even have this on your app? Wish I could've tried it. Typing more to get 85…read morecharacters.

1.9 mi•Old Town, Near North Side

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Old Town Ale House

4.2(332 reviews)

Moved in the area recently and got to check out Old Town Ale House, and so glad I stopped in! I was…read moreactually given a tip to check it out by some other local bartenders in the area... which is always a good sign. Cash only, great beers and a cool dark wooden vibe. They even have a CD player with the album flipper from back in the 90's/00's. I kept saying the only thing this place is missing is a self service popcorn machine :) Overall if you're looking for a cool classic old school bar, stop in for a beer and don't be surprised if this becomes your new weekly spot

I met someone here before an event. Cash only establishment, which is no big deal, especially with…read morean ATM on site. Bartender was surly and the folks (who I assume were regulars) were all surly too. It was like walking in to a grumpy-puss meeting. The energy was super negative. If not for the great company I had (and the fact that we were already there) I might have suggested that we move. It was fine. Beer was cold.

Back side of the bar . Great original Art!

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The Duke Of Perth

4.1(686 reviews)

0.3 mi•Lakeview

A great Scottish Pub in Chicago. Had the Fish & Chips (of course) with a side of Stovies. The fish…read more& chips comes with green peas and chips. We were there on Friday, so the fish and chips were all-you-can-eat. So crispy on the outside and flakey on the inside. So yummy. The chips were crispy and paired perfectly with the fish splashed with the malt vinegar. The green peas were good, but my favorite was the Stovies. If you've never had proper Stovies, this is your chance to try them. Potatoes and onions with bits of roast kind of like mashed potatoes or a very thick stew. So yummy. They also have an extensive drink menu.

Now we're talking. DoP is as close an authentic Scottish pub as anything I've been in, in this…read morecountry. The atmosphere alone is worth the trip. Whiskey fans, you'll love the huge selection along with the impressive beer selection. Yelp should really hype this as a whiskey bar, too. It more than qualifies. The cuisine is phenomenal. Definitely a place to bring a large party on your first visit, so you can sample a multitude of wonderful creations. Pro Tip: if you can tolerate a large quantity of fish, visit on a Wednesday for their AYCE Fish & Chips. I've had many hum drum AYCE dinners that are drab and only fill you up. Not this one. It's a great meal and a great deal. The Shepherd's Pie was fabulous, as was the Bangers and Mash. They've created a Haggis Burger that has to appease Americans, yet, still be haggis. A tall order since most would hate "true" haggis. Fear not, it's not your grandfather's haggis, it is a tasty burger. The fries were great but I'd recommend the Tattie Skins. We tasted so many different malts it was hard to pick a favourite. No foolin' they had island malts, highland malts, speyside and even a couple from the lowlands. Easy to spend over two hours in this public house. We did. Can't wait to get back to this town. This is a must! 02/26

3.0 mi•River North, Near North Side

Duke of Perth

AYCE Pollack Fish n' Chips

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Bar and dining area

The Green Door Tavern

3.9(554 reviews)

Was high in my must do list in Chicago Went to a disappoint…read moregame at Wrigley and left after a few bad fan moments . Glad I did !! Now I have completed my quest of seeing the oldest tavern and speakeasy in Chicago.

The Green Door Tavern is right up the block from Mr. Beef, so if you're going there for a sandwich,…read morethis is a good spot for a drink after. That's exactly what we did this past Saturday. The Green Door is the oldest bar in Chicago. It was built one year after the Chicago fire and was one of the last structures built with wood. This was a very cool place to spend a Saturday afternoon. College football on TV and excellent food and drinks. My wife and I split the calamari appetizer which was very good. My Old Fashioned's were well made. Bartender and server were both very friendly. One other cool thing is that there's a speakeasy downstairs. I went down and found the bookcase which is the door, but it didn't open until the evening. If you're in town looking for a nice place for a drink, this is a fun stop!

Bar inside

Patty melt with Brussels side and buffalo wings

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The Gage

4.2(3.7k reviews)

4.0 mi•The Loop

Wedge salad was really good but the steak au poi-whatever was really, really mid. It was so dry and…read moreall that for $72 was not worth, do not recommend that one. But the appetizers (not pictured) sweet corn cake dip was so good and truffle fries were also very good. It was a good one-time experience

The staff is super attentive. We go here every time we're in town. Food is great and I like the…read moredecor and dim lighting.

4.8 mi•University Village

The Gage Bar

Coconut Curry with shrimp

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The Gage Bar Area

Taylor Street Tap

4.8(31 reviews)

Nice little dive bar. First time here. Chill vibes. Good service. They open late at 5:00pm…read more Would recommend, would return.

Brian is the best! Great vibes. Great atmosphere. Live music! Best bar in the area ! Service was…read morephenomenal !

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Chicago R.

14 years ago

Although 'dive' bars are in right now and PBR is the swill of choice, a warning to those unsuspecting sorts who may stumble into this place. On a Friday night, the bartender spent more time talking to this friends and trying to get a date than he did making the rounds and working the 'crowd'. Several people stood, waiting for refills and first orders, for five and ten minutes as the 'bartender' took care of his friends and girlfriends, most at no charge. Went to another bar down the street and talked to some locals who told us about the Dram and the fights, the drugs, and the people on the sidewalk puking their guts out at 9 o'clock in the morning (yes, they open at 7 am and keep over-serving until 2am). Seems the bartenders at the dram like to serve their customers until they can't spend any more money and fall out the door. Enter at your own risk and check the sidewalk before stepping outside. disclaimer - this is only an opinion. check out all drinking establishments yourself and don't believe anything you read on the internet. read more

Liudvika L.

13 years ago

A bar where everybody is welcome! I remember when I first walked into that bar... It was snowing heavily and I just wanted to hide from that weather. I was the only female, probably younger than everybody else by at least 20 years... But it was in the middle of a day, so no wonder. Bartender was extremely nice to me so I decided to go back there another time and another... and almost every other day :) It's always fun to meet the regulars, the bartenders, the owner. Drinks are same as everywhere else, so what else do you need. Can't wait to get there again! read more

Dominique E.

14 years ago

Went here after a show at the Laugh Factory and this is a dive bar to beat all dives. No one gave a shit what time we arrived, they served us cheap drinks in a fast manor and the juke box rocks. Odd freaks here and there but at least we were able to get over the shitty attitude at the comedy club box office. The bartender validated the staff is nice but the LA freaks and door nazis are cut from the same cloth. So I rocked some clash and decided to not give a flying fuck about the sa5 bucd pathetic girl who neede our 5 bucks to put twords her crazy meds.l read more

Antonio A.

2 years ago

I'm surprised why this place still open........ Everything is under the table. Liquor license is definitely a huge ? The owner brings In alocoh from are there sausage which are illegal in fraud. read more

Andy P.

4 years ago

Had a blast visiting the city and stopping here after a show across the street. Would definitely stop by again.

Rumya R.

11 years ago

Went in based on good reviews, but crowd and bartender were very unwelcoming. Very disappointed in this bar.

Sean F.

Elite 12

13 years ago

Wouldn't come back here if my mouth was on fire and they had the only liquid in town.

Lauren B.

14 years ago

Great, cheap dive bar. Very friendly bartender. A great casual bar!

Theodore M.

Elite 25

14 years ago

The only bar in the city that I frequent on a regular basis ..

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