Absolutely love coming to Guthries. Whenever you want to escape the chaos of the usual Wrigley bar, but not stray too far from the main hub, this should be your go to. It's so cozy and welcoming inside and truly transports you to a local English tavern. We have gotten canned drinks, beers on tap, seasonal offerings and specialty cocktails and all have been great. Servers are friendly and it's a very chill way to spend a day! read more

On our first night in Chicago, I was looking for something to do in the Wrigley Field area, when I discovered a local pub was doing a Jeopardy trivia night. I showed up shortly before the game was set to begin and snagged myself a perfect spot at the bar. The place was already hopping and the vibe at Guthries is exactly what I'm looking for in a bar or pub. I started off with a Manhattan and honestly it was pretty bad, as it had been loaded up with vermouth. It didn't bother me that much, though, especially once the game began, which was just so much darn fun. My bartender was super friendly and helpful and I enjoyed the couple of beers I wound up ordering. I wish my local bar was as cool as Guthries. I'd totally be a regular if that were the case. read more

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Great cozy neighborhood bar. Lots of people playing cards with their friends on a Friday night. Good amount of seating but still quite full! I got the pickletini which was like straight pickles but I actually loved it. Would come back read more

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Stopped here before the Cubs game. Lots of energy. Had a couple of beers and their free hotdogs. Service was quick. Spacious, airy, light, friendly. read more

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My friends and I walked into this tavern on a Saturday night to enjoy a few drinks after a scrumptious dinner. This place was very lively and played good throwback music! We had an out of towner visiting Chicago, so my friends made him try Malort shot as a welcome and I cannot say he liked the taste, but definitely the experience. We were lucky to get a huge table and just relax for the night. The music wasn't too loud and allowed us to casually chat with each other without screaming lol. It's a nice and cool English tavern to just chill with few drinks on a Saturday night! P.S. Look at the interesting graphics they have on the top of the ceiling giving it a cool European touch read more

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You can bring your own food!! Fun and casual trivia. Cocktails are pretty expensive. I love the patio!! Fun bar vibes. I'll be back to drink on the patio and play trivia again. read more

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Used to be a great place back in the day but as of summer 2024 it feels like it's lost its charm. The bartender was just bad late night on a Sat, the games were in horrible shape, and the place was just not what it used to be. If you do go I'd recommend bringing one of your own games and not touching anything they have there. It was like going through the game drawer of a small child who never washed their hands and had a penchant for throwing up bad draft beer. read more

I'm playing in a weekly Euchre league at Guthrie's, and I look forward to it every week. The servers are great, and the vibe is laid back fun and games. read more

This is my favorite bar in wrigley! It's your classic dependable local watering hole, known for its thousands of first dates, with relatively cheap drinks, board games, fun events, and a nice outdoor patio. It has a cozy vibe, almost like a TV show bar. Never had a bad experience here. Shoutout to Bernie and Yemi (sorry for spelling) for always making us feel welcome! When I asked my friend how they would describe Guthries, he responded "It is not a bar, a dive, nor a lounge. It is a hangout, a meeting place, a home." Very cinematic read more

Guthries is back y'all! After having closed during COVID leaving the neighborhood gutted, Guthrie's has since REOPENED. Despite living in the area for years, I somehow never made it inside this neighborhood pub. Once they reopened, I was sure to change that! I've since been twice and have been kicking myself for letting so many years go without it! Guthries is the kind of neighborhood spot your favorite characters would go in a sitcom. It's a homey local watering hole, and I could not ask for more. For someone who isn't super into beer like myself, they have an awesome variety for ciders available, including my favorite, Vander Mill's Totally Roasted. All the bartenders and servers I've encountered have been super friendly and fun! There are tons of board games available, making it the perfect date spot or place to meet friends. I went with a few friends on Saturday and we laughed our butt off playing trivia. If you get hungry, they're cool with you ordering food in since it's a bar only. Good vibes all around here. If you haven't been, make the visit. You will not be disappointed! read more

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Guthries! What a local fave! I love meeting friends here on a weeknight for trivia or games 'n chatting. The vibe is divey & very casual yet intimate. I love the gingham tablecloths and lamps- they add a lil romanzaaa, if you will. It's nice that you can BYOFood. Sometimes people will roll through selling pizza etc. too! The staff is always very friendly and quick. Highly recommend, especially for all the Chicago Party Aunt fans that want to experience Diane's local hang ;) read more

A neighborhood staple for decades, Guthrie's is back and better than ever after reopening a year ago after the pandemic caused it to briefly close its doors. There's nothing fancy here, just. whole bunch of neighborhood regulars and fun bartenders having a pint, watching a game, and playing board games. But, what more could you want? They do trivia on Tuesday nights as well, a homespun version, one of the better, more fun trivias you'll find. Always a great hang! read more

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Super cozy, corner bar nestled in a residential neighborhood. Real down to earth patrons and very attentive bar staff who always ready with the next round. Not a ton of food options, but some charcuterie-esque options. Tons of board games, trivia nights, and a euchre league, so no lack of entertainment. Highly recommended. read more

Fun little local tavern on Addison, only a few blocks from Wrigley. The crowd is early twenty something's, but it still has a local English atmosphere. Service was quick and staff was nice welcoming! If I'm every in Wrigley, this is the place that I'll be visiting the most. Welcoming and off of the beaten path. read more

Guthrie's is a great local tavern. I used to live in the neighborhood in the 1990s. It was great then, and now that I'm back as a visitor it still is. Friendly bartenders, good crowd. Close to Wrigley so it can get a little crazy after games. read more

Had such a fun time at Guthries. A classic bar in Lakeview, decorated like candy land for a pop up. So cool. They had holiday themed drinks and their beer list is extensive. Every table even had candyland on there! read more

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Such a cute place to grab drinks! It's casual but not really dive bar vibes. They have so many games to chose from and fun drinks

So happy they reopened! I shamefully had never been in the past though I've lived in the neighborhood for years, so it was a treat to finally experience it again. My friend and I stopped in on a Friday around 7, and we snagged seats at the bar. It has the best cozy and warm vibes - a perfect date spot or for drinks with friends! The bartender was warm and welcoming, and they have a ton of games you can grab to play at your table. Can't wait to come back! read more

Love this place / the atmosphere is super low key . The music isnt too loud and they have a ton of draft : craft beers to choose from. The card minimum is 10$ (always helpful for me to know as I never carry cash). They have pizza that you can choose from or a bucket of menus from restaurants in the neighborhood that deliver that you can pick for food . They have an ample number of board games (limited options for two players) but if you've got a big group there's a ton . I love coming to this place and will definitely come back when I'm looking for a low key time at a bar. read more

Absolutely love this spot! Love it so much that I thought the back room would be a great place to host some birthday festivities. Spoke with Ryan who made it happen. Shout out to the incredible staff who kept everything running smoothly and well. Bonus points for the Candy Lane decorations. A must go to spot for any event or truly a drink if you're in the neighborhood! read more

Guthries is a great bar that does not fit the Wrigleyville norm. It is a very laid back place with drinks that are not overpriced and board games! I will say that these board games have seen better days, but what can you expect when they've passed through so many drunk and grubby hands. The selection is still decent enough and it makes it that much more fun to hang out and drink with your friends! The few times that I've been, the bartenders have been great at suggesting drinks and overall service. Finding seating was rough one time on the weekend when it was crowded, but if you come early enough or on a weeknight it should not be a problem. There is food here (read: pizza and mozzarella sticks are your only two choices), but I have not tried either options. I believe you can BYOF so that's a pretty sweet deal. Then you could have food, drinks, AND board games. This place is really cozy and so far I've really enjoyed my time hanging out here. It's a chill place to hang out with friends and you get to skip a lot of the undesirable characteristics of other nights out at the local Wrigleyville bars. I'll definitely return here! read more

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Went on a Sunday with a group of friends and it was the perfect place to play some games. Nice selection of board games. The bartender was very friendly and attentive. Will definitely return! read more

Cool place to drink and play board games with friends. Drinks were also pretty cheap compared to other bars. Though tables are first come, first served so was a little tricky getting one. read more

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I don't want to say why we came here because I think it might be a Chicago kind of secret.. and now I understand why. I was worried it might be "touristy" based on what we knew but I'm soooooooo glad it was not for what we experienced! We got there at 4 on a Thursday before a Cubs game - and they weren't open til 5... however the owner saw we were standing there at the door (we were kind of sad at this point for making it this far and trying to think of our next move) and he opened up early for us! THANK YOU!!! :) the place is interesting.. definitely your local chill bar. They have shelves and shelves of games you can play with your friends! a ton of beers on draft and delicious sangria! :) The owner was incredibly nice and the bartender too.. talk about a fresh breath away from Wrigleyville.. and only a few blocks down. I never knew this land but am going to make it my staple now. THANK YOU GUTHRIE'S!!!!!!!!!!! :) read more

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Local tavern with the game on and good people. Stopped here because the Cubs had a rain delay. One hour turned to two and couldn't have had a better spot to pass the time. Highly recommend and will go again next time I'm in town. read more

This bar is the definition of "laid-back". It was awesome drinking a few beers and playing dominos in the back porch. They even have menus so that you can order food from a local restaurant. read more

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Loved this bar! If you're looking for a lowkey dive to hangout with friends this is the place! Good selection of board games, great service, and pretzels to snack on. Couldn't recommend a better spot! read more

Attentive service & fun vibe! There were board games available to play while there. Didn't try any food unfortunately.

Guthries is my favorite neighborhood tavern. It never disappoints for some relaxed fun. -Located on a quaint tree-lined section of Addison. The ivy-covered building is very welcoming--you immediately want to open the door and go in. -The interior is cozy with dark woods and a long bar. They also have many of the large ceiling tiles replaced with artwork by locals which is a fun and unique touch. -They always have a nice selection of beers on tap at reasonable prices. The bartenders are efficient and friendly. -They may be most famous for all the board games they have on hand. We love coming in and playing Scattergories or Taboo. -The place is open on Thanksgiving and we have a tradition of coming after dinner and hanging out--this is when they start playing Christmas music and it's not unusual for tipsy patrons to start singing along. read more

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Great little board game bar. Lots of different options depending on the board game mood you're in for. They even have a ton of pens available if you need to keep score. The service is good. There is a decent amount of beverage options. The prices are just right. There are small tables for more intimate game-playing in the front bar area. The back has some bigger tables for bigger groups. It's a little drafty in back, but a nice cool space. They have a server that goes around too. And bonus, the tamale man comes by, so snacks! And you're also totally allowed to bring your own games and hang out too. TLDR: definitely coming back to hang out at this sleepy, neighborhood place. It's nice to be able to get a seat. read more

Awesome place. Old school, neighborhood bar with a very "Chicago" feel. Great beer list and decor (especially the ceiling). Bartender on this night though was horrible. Inattentive and slow on a night where it wasn't busy at all. Enter thru front door on the corner of the building and you'll find lower dining tables to the left by the front windows and the bar basically right in front of you. The all wooden bar with large classic rail has maybe 10 classic bar stools with green padded seat and back support. Back bar that is as busy as the ceiling with various decor, mirrors, shelves, and taps/bottles. To the right of the bar is a back room with various seating options. Cozy & fun and like others have mentioned, close enough to Wrigley but just far enough away. Totally different than your typical Wrigleyville bar. read more

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The bouncer just chased after me and knocked a full cup of water out of my hand. These people are crazy!!!!!! So sad.....

Overall: Board games, dive-y feel, good beer list? One of my favorite watering holes! The good: The atmosphere is on key here, with a small town diner feel with awesome ceiling art and lighting and decor. Kind of like a small town pizza parlor. Great beer list with some good draft options, plenty of other cocktails and drinks too. Board games, obviously. Lots to choose from. Plenty of space and you can get order food from anywhere around. The bad: Their own food, basically pizza and cheese sticks, is pretty meh. Plus, it took forever. That said, they say to just order from other places. Atmosphere: 10/10 Service: 9/10 Food: N/A read more

Growing up one of my favorite, favorite things was to play board games. My little sister liked Guess Who? because she could make fun of the cards or trick me "Is this person older than us?" Um. She liked Don't Break the Ice too. Poor guy in chair! I liked Clue (cool mansion. Great Movie) and Life. But we played lots of games all the time. So of course I like Guthries! It's so cute and cozy and has a bunch of board games. There's a lot of charm since its small, has interesting decor, and patio in summer. You can easily while away a low key afternoon or evening playing board games or scrabble, drinking beer, ordering food. There's no kitchen but you can have food delivered in (they have a stack of menus). And the tamale guy shows up sometimes. The bartender is really nice and it's a good crowd. No crazy people or jerks. Guthries isn't for them. A lot of fun- game (and drink) on! read more

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One of my favorite bars in Chicago... oh how I miss it! In my opinion, you can't beat a night with good beers and board games. Okay, maybe you can, but sometimes said nights are exactly what you need. This place is so tiny and you need to get there early to get a table. The bartenders are all fantastic, but the man with the long white beard is simply the best. Ask him for a recommendation, then try your friends in Candyland, Checkers, Connect Four and really any board game you could ever dream of.... They will let you bring in food from outside places, so consider that an option if you're hungry. I don't believe they have food, though I have vague memories of them maybe serving some frozen pizzas... One of the best nights I had when living in Chicago was spent with three friends at a perfectly size table at Guthrie's playing Operation while drinking an incredible Pale Ale. Go... now! read more

I though I'd discovered a hidden gem in Wrigleyville. Nope! Everyone knows about this place. Luckily, on my visit, it was busy but not packed. There seemed to be a mix of regulars and random people, but do you know who was conspicuously absent? Assy, loud-mouthed, obnoxious frat boy types! Considering that I arrived only a few short hours after a Cubs game ended, this was a welcome sight indeed. I really liked the bartenders. One of them chatted with me about Malort, and the other told me a little about the the decor. Oh, yes, the decor. It's as if they started with a nautical theme but then decided, "F*ck it!" and let some art school students go crazy on the place. Please, please look at the ceiling. I don't mean "sample each of the tasty craft beers on tap repeatedly until you pass out on your back." I mean really take a look at it. It's worth your attention. I enjoyed the random mix of old Motown hits that was playing during my visit, too. It wasn't stupid loud, but you could hear it over the background chatter. How do so many bars get this wrong? I love, love, love, love that they have shelf upon shelf of board games for patrons to enjoy. While I must declare shenanigans on the movie trivia game for having a bizarre Steven Seagal bias, it was a great way to finish off a date night with my husband. Oh, and if anybody takes Scrabble away from me when I'm sober, I'll cut a bitch. Fair warning. Ladies, please note that the bathroom is pretty damn clean for a bar. They also have a little crock of tampons in case of an unpleasant surprise. How considerate! read more

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There are a few things I love in life: 1.) Friends 2.) Board Games. Guthries is a great place to have a board game night with friends. Over 20+ board games and access to a full bar? Hell yes. Not only does Guthries have 1, but 2 excellent signature cocktails priced between $6-8: Rum Cup (loads of rum?) and Pimm's Cup (Pimm and Ginger Ale). For those who are adventurous, try downing a few cocktails and then testing your hand-eye coordination via Cranium. Everything we sculpted looked like a hot mess. read more

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How can you not like this spot? I've been here a few times before, but I have to admit that before my recent visit, I hadn't been here in years! I remembered why I liked it immediately upon entering. How can you not smile when you see the checked tablecloths and row after row of board games? Score! Seriously, this is one of the cutest bars in the city and it's full of surprises. In reading the yelp reviews, I realized that I hadn't ever looked at the ceiling before - but you should - it has many interesting and unique pieces of art. I would say not to look up while you're sitting at the table with someone, but sneak a peek - you'll be surprised. I enjoy that the space is dark, but not uninviting - it's quite homey actually. I think of this space as a cold weather bar, but I have to say that it has appeal for all times of the year if you're looking to get out of the madness that is Wrigleyville. The servers won't rush you if you're slowly drinking and chatting and they were quite friendly to us. Also, the menu has some surprises - a pretty good wine list being one of them. If you just look at the bar, you think that beer may be the only option, but take another look and I'm sure there is something for everyone on the menu. Great little spot - definitely worth a repeat trip! read more

Guthries is definitely divey, but it is also surprisingly intimate for a potentially loud, rambunctious setting. You can pretty much make the experience anything you want it to be -- even down to ordering food in. It definitely can get crowded, but I think it's a quintessential Chicago dive worth experiencing. Get there on the earlier side, if you must! read more

For a small neighborhood tavern that doesn't sell food this is as good as it gets. Been in Lakeview forever and isn't going anywhere soon.