Come here and chill. Dugan's is a good hangout. It's pretty simple and there's nothing fancy about it. 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. read more

Dugan's - Jameson And Popcorn - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Sorry guys, I love a good pub, but this place sucks. 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. read more

I'll admit that I was very cranky when I penned my original review. Dugan's is (and, has been) pretty much the only holdout bar of the West Loop. It has withstood the massive change to the demographics of the area. It was a reliable after-work spot, in the same style as places like Dylan's (which sucked, by the end), but the location here meant it was also great for pregames and post-games. At least one quarter of my "memorably bizarre" nights in Chicago started or ended here, including one Halloween in which my buddy, dressed as Borat, and I, dressed as Rambo, crashed through the back door into a private party filled with luchadores. read more

Always a good time at Dugan's. Darts and some other games in the back, free popcorn, nice bartenders. Usually pretty laid back but it definitely has some busier nights in the summer. Just a good ole neighborhood pub. read more

The bartender is extremely sensitive and does not belong working at all..... She was on her phone and bothered when talked to about pretty much anything!! If I could leave a "Zero" review, I definitely will do it in a heart beat. I did not bother to ask her name because, at that point, I really didn't care!! read more

Dragana is the best part! Everyone who works here is super nice! Some lady was being super disrespectful to the business and they handled it very professionally A+ ILL BE BACK! read more

Dugan's - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Amazing place...I love the ambiance, the servers/bartenders, Jack M who looks over the place. You can't go wrong stopping in here if you're in the neighborhood. If I could give Dugan's 10 stars, I would! read more

I came here after dinner for a drink with a friend. I got a cider and my friend got a summer shandy. The bar was pretty crowded for a Wednesday night, we weren't able to sit at a table. They have touch tunes, darts, and air hockey to play which is very fun. They also have free popcorn. I just wish there was more seating, there was a lot of dead space in the bar. read more

I never ever ever provide a review for any place I go, but I feel like I need to provide one for Dugans. Do not ever order a Stella Artois draft beer here. They proudly serve it with a sippy cup common for a toddler. And charge the full seven/eight dollar amount. I know Stella Artois as it is my favorite beer and it disgusts me that they would charge this much amount for a sippy cup chalice. Was excited to go here as I have not been in years, but so very disappointed. Get it together and get the chalices back in line. For any other Stella people out there, DM me for where to go for a fair pour. read more

TLDR: great little dive bar. It's Saturday night and you're tired of overpriced cocktails and talking over electronic music. Come to Dugan's. Will admit, it smelled a little off getting in there. But they have some bar games, decent beer selection, basic liquor and drinks, and it's easy to talk and hear the person next to you. It's not glamorous but I like it that it isn't. read more

Alright Dugans... every time I come here it's a relaxing atmosphere, bartenders are friendly and reasonably attentive even when it's crowded. There is a good variety of Craft Beers available as well as the standard big name beers. Drinks are priced reasonably for the city I suppose, we got two drinks - glass of 5 Lizards and a Tequila Sunrise for $10. Oh, and I dig the free popcorn. Fresh and tasty. During summer the front is almost completely open allowing creating a nice flow of air throughout the whole place. Toward the back of the bar are some arcade games and a dart board. The mens room is clean and considering the small space, is pretty well ventilated too. All in all, I like it and I'll be back from time to time. read more

An Irish pub in the middle of Greektown? I was skeptical... However, Dugan's fully exceeded my expectations...a lively crowd, great music, and free popcorn gets me everytime! Like Nish N I wouldn't go out of my way to go here, but if I was in Greektown again looking for a drink among the limited nightlife I'd head back to Dugan's. read more

Service was amazing!!! Ricky was great, super friendly and welcoming. We're visiting from Orlando and stopped in for a quick beer and ended up staying for hours. Drinks are god, great prices and nicely decorated. read more

Haven't been here in awhile, so when a friend suggested it for some drinks the other night, I was happy to see that nothing had changed about this place. Bartenders are still friendly, drinks are reasonably priced and that popcorn machine is still against the wall putting out popcorn and that popcorn smell that means you have to eat some, There were also pretzel rods on the bar on this night, as well. Must have been the night for firefighters as the bar was full of them and my friend was asked if he was with them (hmm . . .I wonder if he had said "yes" what that would have gotten us?) Jukebox was playing good tunes and had we had more time- we just might have taken up a game of darts in the back. Always a good choice to grab a beer in Greektown. read more

Back off pretentious folks, you're about to walk into a no frills, chill kind of pub that makes for a great evening out on any day of the week. Dugan's has become a go-to spot when you need a cheap drink and some freebies to share with friends. The bar has multiple open areas including the front, where you can order from their daily specials (as low as $3.50 for a draft) and partake in some of their freebies. While they don't serve any food per se, they do offer FREE popcorn (plus your choice of seasoning including garlic parmesan, cheddar, etc.) and HOT DOGS. I certainly appreciate these especially after you've had a drink or two. I also learned that Chicago folks don't add ketchup to their hot dogs. Pardon me for being out of state. The free snacks and cheap drinks makes me come back. Only real issue I have is the extremely loud music in the back even when there aren't a lot of people, and the inconsistency with their shots. One round we'll be served in shot glasses. The next? 8oz cups. Get it together Dugan's! I still appreciate the chill environment and look forward to coming back again. read more

I/we went to this bar LATE in the night after we saw one of the best bands ever! RUSH!! :) We really wanted a snack and drinks but being a Tuesday night almost everything was closed in Greektown. We walked in after freshening up in our hotel room across the street and it was somewhat empty which was fine after a fun/loud concert. This is a great place to stop in if you are in the area. The bar staff was SUPER nice. They have free popcorn and they put out a table of free food toward the back. That night it was hot dogs so SCORE there were our munchies. LOL. Great music selection in the jukebox. Good people watching spot as well. I find it a little funny that they stick an Irish pub in the middle of Greektown but hey a bar is a bar. Right!? We were informed of one sweet tip/perk when we were getting our tab which I will keep for myself. :) I will def check them out again next time I am down for drinks. It is not a far walk from Union Station so that is also a plus. Cheers! read more

Dugan's - Tequila Sunrise - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Just a plain ol' neighborhood bar, but with some nice extra touches. For example, the beer selection: I chose a Guinness before I noticed the Young's Double Chocolate Stout and the Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald. Also, they have a big popcorn machine full of FRESH popcorn. Yum. The two ladies working on Saturday night were very friendly (one of them very cute too). We commiserated with them over the cadre of obnoxious frat-minded patrons who clustered around a video-game screen shouting "GO GO GO GO GO GO GO!" over and over and over...Ugh. Those poor girls had clearly had their fill of those shenanigans but they didn't mention whether those guys were regulars. If not for those guys, this would have been a B+ experience. Sports on TV, decent 90s/00s music, everything else that I mentioned...it's not a destination but it's a fine choice if you're looking for a place to have a few drinks, say, after an event nearby. I would go back. read more

I've been bartending just over 6 years And I've been coming now for a couple months after a long day of work and Gabby made this place feel like home away from home very attentive and make great drinks when i walk and she already know what i want to drink lately she ask vodka or whiskey but either way I'm sure it'll be a great drink highly recommended read more

This little establishment is the anti Greek in Greek town.............not that it is a bad thing because Dugan's is an Irish Pub/Bar.....I always get those confused. I've passed by this place many times, but never went in until I was on a double date with another Yelp couple........yikes.....am I getting a bit too much into this Yelp thing?!?! Nah.......We had a great dinner down the street and decided to have a few after dinner drinks. This is an Irish pub/bar with real Irish bartenders.......at least that is what I thought I heard over the blaring music (hint.......it's a bit too loud...turn it down folks). Funny thing about the bar, they actually printed up little folded cards that say "Dugan's on Halstead" on one side and on the other it has a penguin (like those shown on old Guinness Ads and is written, "Gone Puffin' Be Right Back" which I assume allows one to walk away from their bar stool and drink without it getting taken or taken away. The place was packed and I've heard through the grape vine this is a big place for folks in the industry to hang out. This particular evening was full with what appeared to be to me folks after work and lots of Chad's......or something from the West Loop that looked similar? No food, just liquor, but there is free popcorn at this location.............which I STRONGLY recommend considering before eating.........a past review tells a store about these machines. Not that they have this problem, but one never knows. This is a nice break from the more casual Greek watering holes in the area and now that I've tried it, I'll be back again. read more

Great neighborhood pub that's not trying to be anything it's not. They have a good beer selection and service. There's no food menu, but outside food is welcome if you bring it with you...it's common to see people come in with a fast food bag or a pizza. The best part is THEY ARE A DOG FRIENDLY BAR, which is the main reason my wife and I love this place. It's common to see man's best friend curled up next to someone's table, and if your pup is well-behaved, you should bring your furry friend too. read more

We came here for a "happy-hour" event. I put the quotes around happy-hour because we got there at around 9:30PM. It was a Thursday so not a whole lot of people were there. Since it was drinking paid for by a vendor, the liquor was flowing like the tears of a woman after watching the movie "The Notebook." (I cried too). Anywho, the place is more "divey" then trendy, which was cool. They have a section near the back where they setup some free food. Tonight was hotdogs and the popcorn machine was popping some delicious salty popcorn for those wanting to soak up the booze. Also in the back was an electronic dartboard and a jukebox. Overall, nothing special about the place that sets it apart. The crowd looked more like regular people, versus yuppies, which I wouldn't find at a dive anyways. BATHROOM REVIEW - the bathrooms are located near the jukebox at the back of the place. In the bathroom, there are two urinals, a sink, and a stall. Peering in the bathroom stall, it was dingy, but what you expect for a dive? The door look somewhat securely so no risk of someone walking in on you while your dropping a friend off. Overall, clean, the best part I like is that the door swung outward, meaning, once you've taken care of emptying your bladder, no real need to grab a paper towel and touch the handle to open it; You can just push the door open and be on your drunken way. SIT or SQUAT? This was a tough one -- but like all bars, I would never place my bar ass on something that some other drunkard has. I'll SQUAT. read more

Duggar's is 19 and counting. I have to be at least 85 characters. I think I'm getting close.

So after a swell time at Venus, our dimiNishing group wanted to go out for a nearby nightcap. In Greektown, that ironically meant an Irish pub down the block, by the name of Dugan's. It's sort of what you'd expect, a bunch of broguish characters, mixed in with a few suits, drinking the night away. This isn't a fancy place by any means, but if you want to have some pints with some friends, it's definitely a cool enough spot to get merry. The bartenders - both female - seemed to be out of place and at the same time perfect for the guys I noticed at the end of the bar ordering 2 shots of Jaeger each for themselves, this being around midnight on a Wednesday. All in all, good times, and I'd imagine as the weekend draws closer the place would get more rowdy and drunken, with a solid dose of testosterone thrown in for good measure. Note: Their popcorn must have crack-based butter on it, it's very addictive. Overall, probably 3.5 stars, wouldn't go out of my way to go here, but if it was your local watering hole, you certainly could do a lot worse. read more

This is one of those situations where other idiot patrons really sour you on a place. On the opposite side of the bar from where my friend and I were perched there was a group of wankers huddled around one of those video bar games. I'm not sure what the game was, as I had little incentive to minimize the distance between us. Whatever it was, it clearly required a lot of team support as every so often, one of the jack-offs would reach some critical point and the rest of his posse would yell "GO! GO! GO! GO!" in a loud, rhythmic cacophony. I wanted to give the poor bartenders a big hug. I have no idea how they calmly continued to serve these jerks rather than ripping the electric cords out of the back of the machine and strangling them with it. Seriously, not even my lovely chocolate stout could dull the pain. Despite the friendly bartenders, good beer, and free popcorn, I probably won't be back. What if the aforementioned asshats are regulars? I can't risk a return to the Frat Party from Hell. read more

I have been calling for the nth time regarding the leather jacket that I left in your bar. You always said that you'll call me back, but it didn't happen in any way. I would like to get back my All Saints Leather Jacket, please help me. Thank you. read more

A few pints of cold beer, couple o'shots, and a gyros from Greek Islands split 3-ways (messily) at the bar on a Sunday afternoon. The bartender was sweet enough to change one of the TV's over to ESPN classic so we could watch the USA vs. Barbados soccer game. This made my friend's boyfriend so happy that he covered the tab. I love it when that happens. Dugan's has free popcorn if you're not feeling what Greektown has to offer. read more

This is definitely the best normal bar in the West Loop area. The bartenders are incredibly friendly and the place has FREE food. That's right, free food. There is always free popcorn, usually free hot dogs in the evening, and free pizza on Fridays! And the funny thing is, the free food at Dugan's is better than the food at Haymarket. Ha! Dugan's is just a real, neighborhood-ish bar, sandwiched in between the theme parks of Greektown and Randolph street. It's worth a visit. Or ten. read more

Dugan's - bastion of Irish pubdom in Greek Town, nominally at least. It's the only real bar in Greek Town, as long as you don't count Jak's, which is more of a restaurant than a bar in my eyes. Spectrum and Muses? No. Just no. Anyway, Dugan's is bigger than it looks. It consists of seating in the window area, then the bar, then more seating with an open area and juke box and then a back room with another bar that's open for parties and after big events in the area like the Old St. Pat's thing and the Randolph Street fest. It's usually only crowded after those local fests or for parties in the back. The crowd in here is eclectic: North Siders, South Siders, West Loopers, a few out-of-towners, a few suburbanites and younger and older folks. It has more of a feel of a Sox bar than a Cubs bar. It's just a smidge grittier than your typical West Loop or North side bar. Sometimes you get a sense of danger in here, for whatever reason. The biggest problems with Dugan's, outside of it being dead a lot of the time late-night, are that it has seemingly no air conditioning, such that it's boiling in the summer, and the bathroom situation. The urinals are high up (not quite as high as Casey Moran's where you're peeing uphill) and jut out. When the door opens anyone outside of the bathroom can see you. Pissing on parade. I've had some good times here, but it's a miss more often than it's a hit. read more

Can you put less than 1 star? On a recommendation from a friend to try this local watering hole, I was surprised to find that it was a classless dive bar. For a place that should have an easy going vibe with cheap drinks on a Thursday night, I was instead over charged and had spend my time unwinding by listening to the so called bartender complain to and insult customers. She actually told the patron next to me a story about how she threatened to stab a patron because he was annoying her. Really? How does this bartender still have a job? I believe that her name was Carisma, which she completely lacked. This is the only thing that I can write that is not censored. She continued to swear about another customer to this patron. When I walked in I put $20 on the bar, I had two Stella's. When I went to leave because of the unprofessionalism of the bartender's conduct, there were only 5 singles on the bar. Could two beers really have cost $15 at this establishment? This place is not worth your time or money. I'd avoid at all costs I didn't want to create a scene and question drink prices in fear she'd threaten to stab me or something worse. read more

Chicago is about Irish bars, that's why even in Greek town its available. Crowd was older for a Saturday night. When I walked in, there were two ladies in their 50's getting carded at the door. Most patrons were 30+ except for the back room which was hosting some kind of late ass Halloween party this past weekend. DJ was pretty good, but I hear he came with the party. DJ E Dub. I wonder if he rolls on dubs. (jk) whoopty whoot what?" Cocktails in a plastic cup? Maybe I should've tried the bar in front. Still it was brisk. My Stoli on the rocks was rockin. Strangest men's room urinal yet. They are urinals that sit on a long cylindrical post which takes the urine to the sewer below. The way it juts out, everyone can see your junk. I figure it would be great as a bath for my balls. To the dude that commented, "You guys OK?" in your cocky ass I want to get my ass kicked by two of the biggest Indian dudes I've ever seen kind of way.. "What.. you want to hold my nuts for me while I wash'em?" BTW.. how come you didn't wash your hands, I saw you spill. FYI to the ladies.. Staph infections.. tell your men to wash their dirty hands. read more

If you don't have cab fare to take you to a neighborhood with better bars, and you've forgotten that cabs are now required to take credit cards, you could still do worse in the West Loop than a few pops at Dugan's. There's nothing wrong with a laid back bar, and I like the idea more than most people, provided that I have some good company in tow. But there's something suspect about any place serving alcohol that can't draw a crowd at 9:00 p.m. on a Saturday night. The back room, where some friends were hosting a birthday party, was lively. The rest of the bar saw tumbleweed blowing across the floor. Still, you have to weigh your options if you're confined to the area. For a shot of normalcy--and none of that Protestant nonsense--you've got Dugan's. read more

It's an Irish Pub. It's Chicago. Its not supposed to be sparkling clean, its not supposed to be a beacon of good taste, its not supposed to be mild mannered. Its a place to tell dirty jokes, drowned yourself in a pint of Guinness, and relax. Its nice to see an Irish pub in Chicago that is not inhabited by jock douche bags. read more

Perhaps I've been tainted by the bars of Ickyville, but for the most part, Irish pubs scream "dude, bro" and then do a fist pump at me. Not so much with Dugan's. A much needed after work happy hour brought us here, and will most likely bring us back. The ambiance is not really my style, but I believe we've covered that. They have a decent beer selection including specials every day of the week, even Fridays. Today's beer was $3.50 Smithwicks by the way. The popcorn is fresh, and someone came by to give us fresh bowls so we didn't even have to interrupt our rantings. There was also free pizza. It wasn't the best pizza in the land, but being free increases the flavor of anything. Also, I went to college in St. Louis. Imo's sets the bar low for free pizza. read more

Very dark and depressing. Indifferent service. But they do have a good selection of beers! read more

Dugan's - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

DUGAN'S...... a girlfriend and I went here after eating at Greek Islands Restaurant. It is just steps from there, and very welcoming. The crowd is not your typical 21 year old crowd, which I am glad for. They play great music, and have a wide variety of beer. They have a big popcorn machine, which is a MUST have when you're there. The bartenders are always friendly, and seem very genuine about it. I think they enjoy their jobs. The drink prices are reasonable, and the atmosphere is beautiful. Try it! read more

A couple of summers ago I frequented Dugan's all the time, but was always too drunk to note anything that would be useful in a review. Last Tuesday (Christmas Eve Eve), my company decided to have our holiday party somewhere around the office (rather than getting hammered IN the office like we seem to do quite often), and after looking at the specials at nearby bars, Dugan's won with $4 Ketel drinks and $3 Goose Islands. After yet another horrendous lunch at Beer Bistro, we wandered over to Dugan's around 2:30 to get things started. We were greeted by the bartender, Ali, and immediately apologized for the debauchery that was to come. She assured us that there was no need to apologize, and gave everyone a free drink token. One coworker and I parked ourselves in front of the Photo Hunt screen and had at it. My Ketel & sodas were flowing, and we even created a new drink that we dubbed "The Flamer"--Ketel, soda and a splash of pineapple juice. Add a cherry/orange skewer and it's a "Super Flamer." Yeah, drinking is awesome. And that popcorn? An absolute lifesaver. I don't even want to think about how drunk I would have been had I not shoveled bowls and bowls of it into my face. I woke up the next morning and there was popcorn all over my condo, inside my boots, in my purse. I have no idea what our tab was at the end of the night, but everyone had an awesome time. Eight hours later I emerged from the bar drunk, happy and ready to stay out for another eight. Which I did, but let's not talk about that. read more

Popped in for a drink before meeting a friend for dinner. It's a cozy little pub with decent beer selection. The bartender was attentive and friendly. One of the regulars started chatting with us, so it seems to attract a friendly crowd. If you're in the neighborhood and just want a drink and chill, this is a good spot. read more

Best bar ever. Watched a colts game on my last night in town which ended with a W. Highly recommend

You can get beer in pitchers, need I say more?!! Well, I will. This is a great place for drinks if you are in the neighborhood (say, after a nice dinner at one of the gazillion Greek restaurants near by). It's cheap, no frills and again, beer in pitchers! Don't judge, once in awhile I like to regress back to college days when all I could afford was pitchers of Bud Light. When I worked not far from here I used to stop in every few months. Now I am far north and rarely in the 'hood so it was fun to stop back in last weekend. Everyone's still friendly and you can still get drunk for cheap. Win and win!! read more

Dugan's, you grungy amazing punk. This bar in Greektown is equally good on a summer or winter Sunday when you can't imagine going back to work for another week. Its bar is in the middle of the room, which makes for great views and plenty of seating, and there are always good microbrews on tap. The other important assets are worth mentioning, but I can't describe to you how important it is that you choose just one or the other: 1. Free popcorn - yay, everybody loves this OR 2. Nudie photo hunt - sorry our high scores will ensure you never make it onto the board. If you are wondering why you should not eat free popcorn out of a communal bowl while punching furiously into a shared screen displaying pictures of slightly different naked people, I recommend picking up some tums and chicken soup on your way home from the nude poisoning you are about to endure. But, Dugan's rules! Yay for Sunday fundays. read more