This place is great year-round. But it really shines in the summer when you can sit outside on the patio. No matter when you come you will be greeted with warm, friendly service. During my most recent visit I tried one of the Lenten specials, arancini. It was delicious! I hope they add it to the menu full-time. I also enjoyed a Cosmo and the left coast chopped salad. I'll be back! read more

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Always a good meal to be had. Pulled pork sliders, fish 'n chips, cheeseburger... can't go wrong! read more

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I like the vibe here. Outdoor seating is prime. It gets busy so just expect a wait. Great great great beer selection. Delicious bar food. I highly recommend the curry dipping sauce, unreal. There regular fries are way better than the sweet potato fries. Amazing guinness pour for the area. Will probs keep coming back for a guinness and fries with curry sauce treat read more

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Who goes to an Irish bar on Halloween and orders French onion soup and tacos? We do! Yup my love and I wandered into Gideon Welles on Lincoln Avenue on a frigid Halloween evening and decided to go with their Taco Tuesday special deal. My love went with 2 shrimp tacos for $7, while my two ground beef tacos rung up for only $6. She dug her shrimp tacos and a side of onion rings. While I thought the beef tacos were AOK, I really liked the bowl of French onion soup on this chilly night. It was loaded with onions and had the cheesy bread on top - nom nom. Service was good, as the bartender noticed we were fiddling with the wobbly table and he wedged a beer coaster under one of the table legs. Our server seemed to be genuinely Irish too, so it was definitely a good time at Gideon Welles with food and a couple of nice beers. read more

Friends and I had a large party hangout here and it was nice! It's pretty spacious inside and they also serve food. There were a few moscow mule options and their espresso martini wasn't too bad! Service is also quick! read more

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The drinks and vibes were great! Would love to go back to try food. A classic Irish bar.

I was craving a burger on a sunny Saturday afternoon and wanted to enjoy some nice weather. I had heard of Gideon Welles through various local places and decided to give it a try. I was immediately seated outside because their patio is DOG FRIENDLY! :) The patio was quite large and had a nice view of the park across the street. The area was fairly quiet and not noisy on the street. The service was quick and they even brought my dog water with ice cubes (her favorite). I decided to have a beer with my burger and went with the Begyle Blonde. Good size and good value. I also built my own burger since you could choose 3 toppings and was surprised with how big the bacon pieces were. Admittedly, I was a bit sad with the avocado, it was two thin slices and you'd be better off getting guacamole instead if you choose that topping. I also went with white cheddar and liked that cheese. The fries were really good, too! I liked the onion ring on top. Overall, a great place to spend a sunny Saturday. The prices were fair, service was quick, and food was very good. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Do not go here. Terrible, unwelcoming service from start to finish. My friend and I walked in sober and were treated like a problem -- the staff were rude and dismissive, and the bartender was wildly unprofessional: slurring words, moving sluggishly, and behaving in a way that strongly gave the impression he was impaired. Based on how he acted and how he treated paying customers, he clearly shouldn't be behind the bar -- management should seriously consider firing him. On top of that the place is dirty and disgusting: sticky floors, grimy tables, and bathrooms that look like they haven't been cleaned in ages. The food was bland, greasy, and borderline inedible. Between the awful service, the unwelcoming attitude, the filthy conditions, and the terrible food, this place is not worth your time or money. read more

Great local spot staff is friendly, nice selection of beers on draft along with great food. Highly recommend the Reuben.

I really enjoyed my time here this servers were really great and their service was very on point. The ambience is a whole Nother conversation. It's very and family style restaurant. It was very nicely decorated for the holidays as well. The food was nothing sort of excellent it tangled my taste buds dare I say and not fucking pretzel Let's just say I'll be having dreams about it. read more

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This was a nice big bar to accommodate a group for some drinks and apps. We stumbled in here and enjoyed their cocktails and some spinach artichoke dip. Service was great too! read more

This place has the best Irish curry and Guinness. The curry is like the one you would find in Ireland. I highly recommend the chicken quesadilla. It's stuffed with grilled chicken and the verde is quite spicy. Bartenders and staff are all great. read more

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We truly enjoyed the 2 for $7 Taco Tuesday special. Onion rings and French onion soup sealed the deal. Beer was cold and refreshing. Our attentive server made us feel welcome, and we certainly hope to go back to enjoy more of what Gideon Welles has to offer! read more

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It was my first time coming here and I had anticipated ordering the shepherds pie... When the waiter brought it out, I immediately noticed a burnt smell... Then I could see it, the mashed potatoes and cheese on top were pretty burnt. I should've sent it back for a redo, but I swallowed my pride and dug in anyway. After a few fork fulls of the burnt mashed potatoes & cheese I couldn't take it anymore because it was baked to the point where all you taste is char so I pushed them off to the side... What was underneath was a delicious shepherds pie filling that was not burnt but was hot, very rich and tasty. If I do decide to come back here and try the shepherds pie again, I would definitely mention to the waitstaff... PLEASE Don't over bake it . read more

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A typical sports bar. Good beer list But from there.... It goes downhill! Ordered a flatbread that came burnt black all over, and sadly tasted the best. The artichoke dip tasted like oil & was freezing cold. The burger had no seasoning. And the chicken quesadilla was cold & beyond bland tasting. Oh and the extra dirty gin martini... NO clue what they made it with but it was gross whatever it was. All the guns on their list I've had and enjoy so it wasn't that. It didn't even taste like olives. So NO clue. We wanted so much to like this place, but after extra slow service, too loud TVs blaring in all Directions, and the disgusting off tasting food & drinks - we will not be back, and def won't recommend this place to anyone except to say... go somewhere else & save your $$$. read more

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I stopped by your outside tables during the Square Roots. Festival. A hostess stopped by with some water but that was it. Oddly, enough the server came by to all the other tables but ours, twice. This matched up with the fact that our table was mixed couples while the others were not. At first I thought they were hitting all the tables but I watched as the server went to the tables on both sides of us without actually stopping at ours, twice. We decided to just leave and go somewhere that would actually serve us. read more

Great food but tends to turn into a daycare. So I guess it's not really a bar more of a neighborhood hangout with young children strewing about because these be the times. Might have bring your dog day but they can't sit at the bar- I mean what is this, amateur hour?! See u guys soon- read more

Great neighborhood spot with really good food. The staff is the best around. Great drafts beers too.

would give it a 3.5!!! a good place for a date or to catch up w friends over a drink but not necessarily a must-try for the food. the outdoor seating was really cute, though. huge portions. i got the southwest chicken wrap which could have been better with a good sauce but decent enough and tasted fresh. read more

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I can only offer so much of an opinion since: -I went inside to the bar, asked to sit outside, was told it was cool... -went outside where there were 4 other patrons seated at 2 tables... -sat and waited at a two-top... -got water and place settings after about 5 minutes... -waited another 10 minutes for a server who came out to give one of the other tables their check, then went back to stand by the door and talk to other staff, but never approached our table... -got up and left, wondering if the staff was racist or just crappy at their jobs... -got Honey Butter Fried Chicken's tasty food with awesome service, and wrote this bad review. read more

We had a nice high top table outside in a beautiful night. Service was fast and on op of it. * Also loved the fast pay and go system they have instead of the clunky old way of having them come back for your card. Food was great too! read more

This is the best pub in my neighborhood: good ambiance, great selection of drinks, very good food, wonderful staff. Some of my favorite menu items are the mac and cheese (add some cherry tomatoes and bacon, trust me), Glastonbury burger, pulled pork sandwich, and apple salad. Several of my friends have booked private parties here and had great experiences. I cannot say enough good things about the place. read more

We visited this place in the Friday evening to celebrate. It was busy around the bar area but we luckily found less busy seats in the back space. The burger was surprisingly big and I was never tired of the juicy pulled pork. It was very much meaty and the bbq sauce was tasty. Flench fries was also good. I'd like to come back here again. read more

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Well... this place has a nice menu and decent drinks but we waited over an hour for our order of fries, fish tacos and a Reuben with not so much as a word about why it was taking so long. Our server was sweet and obviously isn't the one cooking the food but... that's an absurdly long ticket time without any communication. I think if they were that backed up they should have stopped seating people but that's just me. Anyway, we left after a couple drinks and got food elsewhere. read more

The vibe is typical Chicago pub but the food is outstanding. Great burgers and the best wings in Chicago. One of the best spots in Lincoln Square. read more

I have been taking my family here for almost 5 years. We love this place. It has a great neighborhood feel to it and the food is fantastic. Sam provides outstanding service and always goes out of her way to interact with our kids. The owner, Eoghan is there often, works hard supporting the staff and is extremely friendly. I highly recommend the brunch on the weekends. They have $8 kid's meals and the quality is supreme. If you are looking to watch a game, this is also your spot. TVs everywhere and they have 20 or so brews on tap. This is a gem in the Lincoln Square/North Center area. read more

We sat outdoors on a Friday evening (good choice as it was crowed inside). Food was great, and beer selections are some of the most interesting - on tap!!! I had the fish and chips. Tasted great. I would have liked a longer fish and mushy peas as the brits do (instead of whole peas), but understand its a German style joint. Service was good and attentive. read more

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We absolutely love coming here in the summer for drinks and appetizers on the patio. They have a good selection of beers and cocktails, and we always get the pulled pork nachos. I've enjoyed quite a few salads here, too. While we prefer to sit outside, the atmosphere inside is warm and friendly. Servers have always been helpful and attentive. read more

We were in the neighborhood for a concert at Old Town School and found this place. Great food and pretty reasonable for the city.

This was a Monday night when most of our 1st choices where closed or a 1 hour+ wait so hoping this was a not the usual kitchen staff but some menu item seem to indicate this is standard. Nice staff but some of the worst food I've ever had. Flatbread was a dry burnt flour Tortilla although wild mushrooms goat cheese topping was nice. Burgers ordered medium rare and rare both medium well. Onion rings$8 basically burger King frozen ones, grilled chicken sandwich had 1 piece of dry toast and the other completely soft, all fries over cooked and my sons fish and chip also dry and overcooked. I'm sorry I can't think of anything good about the food. read more

Nice outdoor area. I really loved the nachos and margaritas.The service was amazing and the place is a real vibe.

Having passed by Gideon Welles a million and two times, our visit was well past due. At 7:00pm on a Friday, we were seated immediately. That's always a huge plus in my book! We started with Crispy Goat Cheese, which was nothing less than impressive. It was two medium-sized balls of breaded cheese on top of marinara and oil. On the side was 6 pieces of grilled sourdough bread. Perfect for two people to share as an appetizer! I ordered the Flatbread Pizza as a main entree since I wasn't starving. It was small, so don't order this if you have a serious appetite! The flavors were delicious- spinach, bacon, mozzarella and tomatoes on a legit flatbread. My boyfriend ordered the Gideon Burger, and we both agreed it was a solid, meaty burger. Fries are included in the price (although that tidbit isn't listed on the menu), but it's a small portion. He ordered an accompanying $5 beer of the month to round out his meal! Our server Sam was friendly and enthusiastic and had all of the dishes out with great timing. The only tiny flaw was that we had to wait until the very end of our meal for our waters to be a filled. We will definitely be back for delicious and semi-cheap food in the neighborhood! GD is a place everyone can agree on! read more

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Me and my friends came here for happy hour last week and we will definitely be coming back , they have some great happy hour deals , The food and drinks were great , we sat on the patio outside which was very nice and our server was very friendly and gave good recommendations. read more

Fun bar restaurant to stop in for food or watch a game. The patio is great in the summer, wish they would open both sides more often because there usually is a wait for seating. read more

We barraged this restaurant with nearly 25 guests after a recent outdoor event - kids included! Gideon Mack rose to the occasion without hesitation! From the most outstanding service from Ola mixing, AND serving tasty Bloody Mary's, to the most delicious food served in a timely manner to a starving crowd, then continuing to meet all our needs...one just has to know they shall be sure to be back! The Reuben, the Mac and Cheese, and the Wrap were just a few of the selections that were so very good! The kids enjoyed the breakfast items! - and, Folks, other customers were being well cared for, too! Not to mention, I heard tales of the community support provided by this establishment! Sheesh! Can it get any better?! We cannot wait to return! read more

Everything I have tried at this restaurant is incredible, especially the fish and chips. I've had the mac and cheese, so good and I like their burgers. And definitely order the bread pudding, so freaking food. read more

Came in on Sunday. They charged my card for the wrong amount and then told me they reversed the charge. Turns out they didn't. They charged me for both my ticket and someone else's. I messaged them...no response. I called and was told the owner would call me back...he/she didn't. I will now have to deal with my credit card and disputing the charge. Never, never, never come here. This is a terrible place. Isabella was our bartender who made the mistake and I wish I would have gotten the manager's name who said he took care of the charge. Awful place! Don't come here. read more

Excellent joint, run by nice local people. No corporate ownership here. Friendly staff.

Fish n' Chips was delicious. Mac n' Cheese was outstanding. Petite salad was pretty good...vinegarette dressing was tasty.

I met a few friends here today for some brunch grub & beers. I've walked by this place a million times but prior to today, I had never been here. I got in a few minutes early, so I grabbed a seat at the bar. The bartender was very friendly and accommodating. My friends showed up and we were seated in the back bar area. Lots of NCAA Bball & Fball games on the big screens so it was crowded but not overly crowded. Out waitress was very nice, friendly, and from her accent, I'm guessing she was from Ireland. I was undecided on what to choose for brunch. It was gonna be either the Fish N Chips or the Reuben. She recco'd the Reuben, so i went with that. OMG. I've been in Chicago 33 years, and I have tried countless Reubens over the years but this one is definitely in my top 5, if not top 3. So delicious. And it wasn't just sliced Corned Beef deli meat. This was brined brisket to perfection, pulled apart and stacked high with the killer sauerkraut, melted swiss and fabulous thousand island/russian dressing. All between the grilled rye toast. It was perfect. A bit messy but that is part of what what defines a great Reuben. The fries, too, were awesome with skin on and the perfect side. I ate it all and I'm so glad I did. What a great meal. I will be back to Gideon Welles again & then I will try the Fish N Chips. Also, their beer selections are top notch. Kudos, Gideon Welles! read more