In my quest to try every bar and restaurant along Lincoln Ave from Berteau to Lawrence I hit up Gannon's with some friends Saturday night. It definitely helped that my friend's bf used to bartend there, because he could recommend drinks. We ended up with a pint of Oberon each and shots of chocolate cake, both yum (although my body was not happy with me later.) It was a totally unpretentious neighborhood bar that is within stumbling distance to my apartment, so I'll definitely be back. Plus the bartender was pretty cute (bonus!) read more

Good place for a few drinks. The crowd can be a bit yuppiesh for my tastes, but the bar staff is nice and knowledgable. I've had some great conversations in his place with people I've just come across, but I've also been unable to have a conversation with friends I've met there due to the incredibly loud ambient sound. There's no booths, all hi-tops and stools, which wouldn't be an issue if it were so damn loud. I don't mind ruckus, but I also don't need to hear the couple next to me break-up and then consummate their reunion while I'm trying to catch up with an old friend. Also, the bet garden is right outside, and while I don't mind cigarette smoke if it's a constant, it seems to overtake an entire half of the restaurant every time someone comes in or out. The chipotle chicken sandwich I have developed quit the craving for. In fact a the food is really fresh and delicious. A cut above normal bar food. read more

Gannon's is slowly becoming one of my favorite neighborhood bars. It's nothing special. And that's what I like about it; it's just a solid place to get a drink (or five). The service is great. Well, the blonde, male bartender is great. (The rest of the waitstaff? Eh. Not bad.) We showed up on a breezy, early Fall afternoon looking to sit in the beer garden. It was closed, but the bartender offered to open it up for us. We told him we didn't want him to go to any trouble, but he insisted. He then waited on us, as well, even after we tried to come inside and serve ourselves since he was the only one manning the bar (and all this during the MSU game). The food is pretty decent, too. Skip the gorgonzola dip, but if you like salt as much as I do (I envy deer and their salt licks), the fried pickles are a must-have. read more

I have been going here for Friday night fish and chips and it is delicious. Of course it is all you can eat and the price is reasonable at 7.95. This is a good neighborhood pub and the service is reliable. Gannon's is mostly high tables of 4, with 2 people sitting at them. I can't say it's great for groups, but if you are a small group you'll be fine. I'll definitely be back! read more

It's a good pub, they do everything right! Decent Beer List with even some 3 Floyd's.. Prices are very fair. Short & Sweet menu with apps and sandwiches/ I thought the grub was well above average especially for the price! Try the "Horseradish Burger" or the Chicken Sandwich and you won't be disappointed. Wings looked good too.. Service was good/ I'm pretty sure the owner and my only complaint is that it gets pretty loud in there, especially when an immature "Batchelorette Party" shows up ordering people around! get dat did read more

Long time driver by, first time visitor last night. My friends were there so I felt the need to pop in, even though I couldn't do much drinking, as this bar is in my new hood. After all, I will be scouting bars in walking distance for the next couple of weeks. Bartender was very nice and the place is very chill and laidback, perfect for a night out with friends when you don't plan on getting crazy. Oh, and they have board games! Well, all I saw was Trivial Pursuit and Scrabble. But that's a start! There is also a beer garden, but it was already closed. I plan on making it back in the next month to check this out! I must make note of the fact that there was a group of obnoxious trixies screeching like heyeinas, which almost ruined my experience at this otherwise low-key bar. Hope they find their way back to John Barleycorn before my next visit! read more

Excellent burger and fries and on burger night, which is Monday I believe, it cannot be beat for $3.50. Good beer selection too. Comfortable, just divey enough, bar. Bartender was friendly. Check it out. read more

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Specials are good but when I asked the server to mix my wings with hot and BBQ he said the cook is alone and would be to much for him. What?! Throwing some BBQ and adding hot to a mixing bowl is to much. I'm working to hard for my money. Anyway. It's cool. The deal is good and beer ok so I gave it 3 stars... read more

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ok, here goes. I like this place a lot and it's become my goto corner bar in North Center. I've come enough that I've met pretty much all the bartenders and the owner which is very nice. So, I'm a jukebox whore and they do have a good jukebox. Although though it's not great. I can find a lot of what I like but they dare to stray away from most mainstream stuff. You will have to do the supersearch and yes it'll cost ya. Oh, you can't use another credit to play your selection first. Sometimes good...sometimes bad :-( Nice outdoor patio and they do have darts and some suspect bowling game. They have a grand total of four tv's and and I think one of them is one of the old pre-millennium kind. (I can't remember now because usually when I leave I'm drunk) Ok, why it's not five stars. I've eaten here once and didn't like any of it. The nachos was a mess and whatever else we had was too. In fact I've read the reviews and realize that people eat here. I've been here a lot I must say and i RARELY see people eating in here. I'll give it a try again because I like this place. Ok, the service isn't great unless you are at the bar or if the bartenders aren't drunk. I don't mind drunk, but incoherent drunk is another thing - that's my job, you are serving me. Could barely get a beer out of the last bartender because she couldn't understand "I'd like a miller lite". Be aware it can get some of the overflow crowd from across the street at Wild Goose on nights in which they are crowded. I've come here by myself plenty of times and had a good time talking to random various people. You do get a nice mix of blue collar and locals and newbies to the hood here and they all mix well. Oh yeah...great drink specials. read more

I was new to the area, and wanted to try Gannons with some friends. I chose it over competitors nearby like Wild Goose and Bad Apple. I was also excited to try the $5.00 all-you-can-eat wings special on Wednesday. When we went in, the bar was nearly empty with some obnoxious regulars who the bartender bought shots for. I also noticed the bartender was the only staff member working the front with no servers. My friend asked for a pint glass, which the bartender forgot focusing on the regulars, then when he got the pint glass, it was all wet and had to be dried off. The wings come in rounds of ten, but no plate for a disposal of bones was given. Wing orders also take a while and I was the only one who ordered wings during that time. Food was pretty tasty. French fries were way too crispy. I noticed many other patrons going to the other bars on the corner and these places like Wild Goose were packed. The bartender was a nice guy, but he seemed lost and clueless. Also played loud music to cater to the regulars. I don't care how often regulars come in to help your business, a good manager needs to calm people down when new people walk out of the restaurant especially when he sees his place empty. read more

I don't think I have too much to say about Gannon's. They have decent food at decent prices (with daily specials) and a moderate selection of beer. Almost no one else showed up around 7 on a Tuesday night so that was a little weird but Lincoln Square does tend towards an 8 o'clock bedtime on school nights. It should also be noted that Gannon's Pub is in no way affiliated with the popular video game villain.. read more

Now, don't get me wrong, I love me a laid-back, looks-divey-but-kinda-isn't bar but Gannon's ... eeeh. My hub and I needed to get out of the house, early evening on a Saturday. It was, admittedly, a little early for the 'bar scene' to start but at a low-key hangout, that shouldn't matter..am I right? Or am I right? It was pretty empty and.....dull. We shared the "big nacho special" and...boo. While we are somewhat of nacho snobs (the best nachos I have ever had being from Theo's Lakeside Tavern in Hightstown, NJ), these weren't even good. The only redeeming quality was a heavy mix of banana peppers and jalepenos. But the cheese was icky. And they skimped on the beans/chili mixture, which I imagine would have made them much better. We each had a beer, finished the nachos and bounced. The vibe was weird. (Remember JT Collins on Lincoln and Roscoe? I think these two experiences were identical only I don't know if I had the nachos there). It was just a weird little place. Eeeh. read more

This place serves some of the better bar food in Chicago. They even have veggie burgers, but they also serve lots of meat, such as bratwurst and breaded pork milanese. They have late-night pizza that looks decent as well. They have a nice variety of beers. read more

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I have enjoyed my experiences at Gannon's. The bar isn't too loud or too quite either, most of the time. Like a previous review said Gannon's might be a Michigan State bar, the staff at the bar will put on whatever game you want on the tv's. I usually go to Gannon's on Monday nights for the Free Trivia (which is canceled when the Bears are on Monday Night Football). The game is competitive and is challenging. I like the fact that the bar is smaller, which means when people turn in answers we are able to move onto the next question. The prices for food and drinks at Gannon's is very reasonable. read more

Stopped in here before Mayfest a few weeks ago. They had a buy one get one free special on appetizers, how could I pass that up. Beer selection isn't all that but they did have the standards... Harp, Fat Tire... They have outdoor seating in the front and a great beer garden in the back. Service was really friendly but a touch slow when we finally wanted the check. Since the appetizers were buy one get one free I think my friends and I tried the entire menu. All of them were good, but nothing really stands out... well maybe the fried pickles. read more

The Bergeron tasted like well water and the waitress was unhelpful. I don't like short reviews, but what more can I add? Oh yeah, there was always a line for the bathroom. read more

(1) Are you a Packers fan? (2) Need a place to watch the game without the local sports lay-z-boy heroes getting in your way? If you've answered yes to both of the above, then Gannon's is a safe bet. There's nothing special about this place, as far as I could tell, but they commit a few tv's to Green Bay games, there's a friendly, loyal, green&gold jerseyed following stooled up, service is fast, and the macros are cheap. You'll still run into the mandatory belligerent Bears fans, but at least at Gannon's they've come to terms with Chicago's football mediocrity. In short, if you're stuck looking for a place showing a Packers game that's playing at the same time as a Bears game, Gannon's has you covered. It's Lincoln Park's unadvertised Packer bar, which brings up another point. It's refreshing that a tavern caters to an out-of-town crowd without blatantly selling out to it with the gimmick of storefront football flags. So why the 3 star rating? I'm trying to encourage them to have the drink & food variety and decorative creativity of their neighbor, Bad Apple. read more

I find the lower star reviews puzzling because we've always found the service to be friendly, the food delicious and the bathrooms available. The bars further north on Lincoln always seemed crowded and noisy, so we ventured down to Gannon's (specifically to try the fish fry) a few months ago, and now we don't go anywhere else. They have different food and drink deals every night, a nice beer "garden" in back, and they even had a big TV outside for the cross-town classic. The only reason why I didn't give it 5 stars is because I'm sure some of you won't like the decor (but whatever). And If you like french fries you owe it to yourself to try Gannon's (and if you're not a purist, get the loaded fries)! read more

Best regular crowd this side of the Kalamazoo River. The food and drinks are great too... read more

We went here last night to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and had a great time. The two bartenders were very nice and quick with their service. And they had 2 guys playing live music - they were fantastic!! Unfortunately they didn't have their regular specials because of St. Patrick's Day, but we ordered wings anyway. I would definitely be back for their wing specials on Wednesday - I liked the sweet and sassy sauce and their bleu cheese was on-point. My cousin had a hamburger with fries and loved it and my husband had the chipolte-chicken sandwich and said it was ok - not very memorable, but he loved the fries. They also have a beer garden, although it wasn't open last night. This is a great little pub and I will definitely be back with nicer weather to try out the beer garden. read more

So we followed the Whaddaya Know free pub trivia to Gannon's on its inaugural night there a few Mondays back. While I have passed Gannon's a million times I had yet to venture in. A woman and eventually a man were working the bar and tables for food and drink and I presumed they were the owners. Really nice folks and very attentive without being overly so. The food was decent and my margarita well made. There is clearly a regular crew there and they were fun and inclusive albeit a bit loud. That's just how regular crews are though and again they were inclusive, which is nice. Since it was close to home I walked there. Parking in that area is fairly easy though. read more

Monday night trivia is great at Gannon's, hopefully it will not become crowded like so many other trivia places do once word gets out that they are good. The service is friendly but at the end of the night they seem to forget that you are there. The food is decent, typical bar food, maybe a bit better. It's a good local joint. read more

At midnight on a weekend, I've walked past this place and been discouraged by the raucous crowd. This past Monday, the boyfriend and I were looking for a good pub food special. Gannon's had $4.50 sandwiches and $3.75 pints, and we figured a weekday couldn't be too busy. We were right. Besides the two of us, there were only five other people in the bar. For a tiny neighborhood bar, the liquor selection was at par with any larger bar in the area. With only a half-dozen beers on tap, many beer drinkers might be disappointed with the selection. Our bartender, although very nice, wasn't exactly attentive. We ordered a Gorgonzola dip, which was excellent, and had pulled pork sandwiches. With Smokin' Woody's and the Horseshoe bar so close by, I would rather pay more for a better pulled pork sandwich. When we received our sandwiches, I forgot to ask for another drink, but did ask for a side of ranch. The bartender disappeared into the kitchen, and came back a few minutes later chatting on her cell phone. While she was talking, I tried to get her attention to order another drink. She put the dressing down on the bar and walked off. She sat down on the customer side of the bar on her laptop, and didn't notice my drink was empty. By the time she came back, I was almost done eating, so I didn't bother having another. If a friend invited me to hang out at Gannon's, I would probably go back and grab some good food and a few beers, but I wasn't thrilled with the service. If I was going out, I'd rather grab a six-pack or a bottle of wine and head down the street to Smokin' Woodys. read more

We went here a couple of times for our own little happy hour and when we've had friends in from out of town. Everyone always seems to enjoy themselves and the prices aren't too bad. (Just be sure to not order white russians here, as they have a tendency to be made Lebowski style with 2% milk, not to mention are overpriced for the afforementioned milk.) The owner is extremely nice, friendly and hospitable, and the interior is clean (including the bathrooms!). They have a few nice sized tvs to catch the local game and they have a pretty good selection of tunes on the jukebox. Be sure to check out their daily specials as they change often and are sometimes really awesome like buy one appetizer, get one free. Right on. Finally, they also have an outdoor seating area so you can bring little Fido along in the summer months. read more

I am torn between 3 And 4 stars......hmmm.... I had the BBQ burger with mushrooms, onions and provolone. Very Good, fries, thin, hot speckled with spices yum! Had a local lager, made right down the street. (VERY good) The problems here are: This seems to be a local hang-out. On an uncrowded Sat eve, the bartender was more interested in hanging out with the people at the bar, then serving us. (food=good, service=bad) read more

Gannon's is our go-to casual bar in North Center. Great for a night when the food/drink/TV isn't of utmost importance; chatting with the people you're out with is. It's almost never packed and we can always get a table or a seat up at the bar. It's the kind of place that was open the day after the blizzard, serving the locals of a certain disposition who are awesome enough to stumble to the bar in 3 feet of snow. My friends and I are of that disposition. They've got some rotating taps of interest from Rogue, Half Acre, Lagunitas and others, and the digital juke box on the wall keeps things lively. Food is fine for pub fare, plus the servers are fun and attentive. read more

They have great wings and you have to stop by for Wednesday's All You Can Eat Special - only $5!! Be patient, though, because it's a smaller place and there may only be a couple of bartenders working all night. Good draft selection as well, reasonably priced and plenty of Half Acre brews available - brewery is right across the street. The staff is very friendly as well and you can tell that they care about the patrons. read more

Came into Gannon's after doing a brewery tour to get some food and have a drink. The specials were spot on for a saturday day drinking tour. Great beer on tap and the shot dice made our experience even more fun. Rolling the dice corresponded to a certain type of alcohol, I think it was Smoked Rum, Tequila, Bourbon, Coconut Rum, Grapfruit Vodka, and Malort. Of course I got stuck with the Malort. They have a dart board in the back and plenty of tv's to catch a game. read more

I've only been a couple times, but, I love this place! Appearance is standard neighborhood bar. Fairly small place. First time it was pretty quiet, so we sat at the bar. Shawn (Sean?) was behind the bar, and he was very polite and very attentive to us, even though we had never been in and it was obvious that the other people were regulars. He even recommended a drink based on what I was ordering, and it was delicious! Thanks for my new favorite martini! Noah showed up to work the bar a little later, and he was just as nice. Great music was playing all night, too. The next visit was to try dinner and to watch some football. It was crowded- most of the tables were taken, as were seats at the bar. But, we were able to get some seats. Shawn was there again, and even though he was by himself we didn't have to wait for drink orders, and he was back very soon to take our food order. I had the horseradish burger and fries- both were delicious!! And, he remembered my martini and served it even better than the last time. Service, food, drinks-- all 5 stars! read more

Good Pub Grub OK Beer Selection Good Service Clean Decent Prices read more

If I were to own an Irish pub I'd want it to be just like Gannon's!! (ok maybe not exactly like it but somewhere in between) The service is spot on. The owner bought us a shot within 30 mins of being in the place. The Bartender who came in after the owner left bought us a drink as well. The food is good and any menu that offers fried pickles is okay by me. They aren't that good but to have the option is nice. The interior is well maintained and spot on. The wood work on the back bar is just right but the bar stools and table are horrible. So uncomfortable and don't go with the comfortable updated feel of the rest of the place. This is a great neighborhood place and has alot of potential to become an awesome regulars bar. read more

Gannon's is a great neighborhood bar. They have good bar food and good specials. I like the selection of beers that they have, and my husband keeps eyeing the dart board. Gannon's also has a super secret, tiny, beer garden in the back which is a nice little touch in the summer. The crowd here is a little older, but that's a nice change from a party hard college scene. Service is great, and Sean, the owner, is there on weeknights. It's always a good sign when the owner introduces himself and talks to you about the 'hood. I appreciate that in a bar. read more

I go to Gannon's a lot and am stoked it's hockey season once more - good place to watch the game. Most of the week, it doesn't get too crowded, but on nights when the bar is full, the waitstaff can really hustle. People are friendly, specials are great. There's a front patio and a beer garden, which is great. The bathrooms are unisex, so I don't have to stand in a line of fifteen girls while my beer gets warm. P.S.: the second bathroom is down the hall, past the kitchen. Some people don't realize it's there. read more

I may be biased, because I live close by, but this is by far the best bar in the city. Plus, my friends and I have been frequenting this bar since I moved to Chicago in 2007. All of the bartenders are awesome and personable. Plus, it's owned by siblings, so it has a family-esque vibe to it. PIck a sport, any sport, and you can bet they'll put it on at least one of the TV's for you. It's a small space, so you can see most of the tvs from any spot in the place. If you're going to eat here, I HIGHLY reccommend the Chipotle Chicken Sandwich. It's probably my favorite sandwich ever, and I've converted at least 4 people to Chipotle Chicken lovers as well. They've now added trivia on Monday nights, and it's done really well. The crowd wasn't obnoxious, and the winners get gift certificates to the bar. They occasionally have live music, generally for things like St. Patricks Day, but they try to do fun things for all of the holidays. I really can't say enough good things about this bar. It's a really chill environment where you can have a conversation with friends and still hear the awesome music they play. Seriously, go here. You won't be dissapointed. read more

I just checked this place out a few weeks ago for Wing Wednesday.....This is a great neighborhood spot with awesome service and affordable prices. I loved the bartenders, super friendly and very nice, overall. It's a casual, comfortable atmosphere and reminds me of the laid back bars in MI I used to go to. I got sort of a Cheers feeling from there.... They have really good specials throughout the week and I will definitely be coming here a lot more! read more

This place is great! My boyfriend and I were wandering through the neighborhood looking for a new spot to watch Sunday football, so we decided to stop in on a random Wednesday night. The owner was so nice and was extremely welcoming! We had a few drinks and ordered some food; I ordered the house salad and added the blackened chicken- for some thing sooo simple, it was delicious! My boyfriend sampled the wings as it was $5 all you can eat wings. He didn't care for the sweet and spicy, but he loved the BBQ. He thinks they give Wild Goose a run for their money. The menu is well priced and has the standard bar fare. Drinks were good and also well priced. One tip- don't order the fried pickles- they slice them too thin and you basically end up with a basket if soggy deep fry. Needless to say we came back for Sunday football and it was great, they even put the Lions game on for me! read more

Great neighborhood bar but with friendly staff, and its family owned, double plus. Great specials and a fun trivia night. Summer time allows for a underrated outdoor patio. read more

It's a nice little neighborhood bar with a beer garden in the back. Several TVs and music isn't too loud so you don't have to scream across the table to carry a convo. Came with a friend to try out their $5 all-you-can-eat wings which came in 3 flavors: buffalo, Jameson bbq, or sweet and spicy. The wings were evenly coated with the sauces but hoped they were marinated longer, but hey, its $5 and it's not bad! Sweet and spicy was the best in our opinion. Owner was super friendly. Give it a try. read more

Gannon's Pub - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A quintessential cozy neighborhood corner pub. Absolutely delightful owners and friendly bar staff. (The kind of place where bartenders become regulars and vice versa.) They have great weekday specials on food and beer, and my trivia team is pretty in love with the fish tacos, chipotle chicken sandwich, and cheese curds. In the winter, it's always plenty warm, and in nice weather, there's outdoor space in the front on the sidewalk or in the little patio out back. read more

Good beer, good people and (surprisingly) good food! There's daily food and drink specials and plenty of TVs to watch any game. This is a great neighborhood place. Menu items to check out include the cheese curds and burgers. Mini-burgers (sliders) are $1.00 on Sundays! read more