Charming. Fun. Fratty. ladies... Ull prob get hit on if you look cute. Lots of eccentric- cool art on the walls. Youll meet some nice girls in the bathroom if you are equally drunk. Sometimes youll get a weird bitchy bartender. It will take forever to get a drink. the ginger fat bouncer that looks like lucky charms mascot is awesome . Love that guy. Love getting plastered here. Really crowded on a weekend. This place has a spot in my heart that will remain til i die MUST VISIT read more

Great prices, great vibes, great service. Highly recommend. Lots of TVs with all the games on

Love coming here on a weekday night for the chill vibes but it gets packed on the weekends

I frequent this bar a lot and never had an issue before but I was with my cousins last night and my cousin was refused service from a very rude blonde bartender because he didn't tip "enough" when he ordered from her previously. He wanted to order some more drinks and she said "ABSOLUTELY NOT" He got two beers and tipped $2... Not really sure what she's expecting for opening two beers but I feel like that is VERY standard. Very disappointing as I love to come to this bar with friends but that experience was not it... If you're broke, just say that or work as a server where your tips will be bigger :) hope that helps! read more

This is a great sports bar. A Chicago classic! There are a myriad of options and the bartenders are knowledgeable and helpful. The music is very loud for me but average noise for bars. There is a decent amount of seating - it's not super crowded right now but I'm sure on game day the bar is vibrant with life. On to the beer! The Guinness was flat as a mat - it was my first so I was quite disappointed but I understand why people liken it to a nitro cold brew. We also got the Blake's hard cider and it was pretty decent! read more

Halligan Bar - Guinness - Irish Pub Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Fun, no frills sports bar/pub in Lincoln Park! I've always found the staff here friendly and the crowd to be pleasant. It's usually a younger group on the weekends-- early to mid 20s but generally a mixed group. They play fun music and the bartenders are quick. There is a nice selection of beers and ciders on draft always. Make sure to check out hook and ladder next door! It's fun to have 2 bars in 1. read more

One of my favorite bars in the city. Cool triangle corner bar with awesome decor and atmosphere. All of the staff has always been super nice whether it's the bartenders of the door guys. Big selection of beers and cocktails and fair prices. Big windows they open when it's nice and plenty of TVs to watch a game! Try to go at least once a month. Not too far from the Fullerton redline stop read more

I have travelled the world and have been in drinking establishments on four continents and 20 something countries. The only bar I would never visit again is this place. It's an Irish Bar, places recognised internationally as a convivial location to have a beer and conversation. When I tried to order the rude bartender continuously refused to acknowledge my order, she kept saying "What? Can you speak English?". Then she got the bouncers to eject me as she couldn't understand my accent. It's an Irish Bar, I'm from Ireland! Avoid this place like the plague! read more

Vibes are high! Throwback! Friends having a blast - big group. However they do not serve French 75s :( good Guinness though. #lovetheirish

If you just want a drink. This place is ok. If you expect service or courtesy, keep walking. In a very empty bar, the server was much more concerned with chatting up the solo dude sitting at the bar than actually pouring a drink. Bonus: they do open early-ish on weekdays for an afternoon beverage. read more

It's your typical 20 something bar. Best to stick with beer as other drinks just aren't that great. Bartenders seem annoyed and bothered. It's fine because it's close by but wouldn't be my top option. Tip: no food and be careful sitting in the booths- there are nails sticking up from them which tore my pants and cut me read more

Halligan Bar - Bell's Oberon - Irish Pub Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been to Halligans a few times at night, and it's always been packed, loud, and poppin. The crowd is pretty young, mostly young professionals. The "secret" doorway is a fun addition. They play a decent mix of songs that everyone knows, so it's fun to hear everyone in the bar sing along. There has never been any dancing when I've gone, and you have to yell in order to have a conversation. It's a good spot to include in a bar crawl, but I wouldn't spend more than hour or two here. read more

First we christened the bedroom, then the hall, then the kitchen table, and then the hallagain. Came here late night on a Friday and it was packed beyond belief, as were the other bars near it and across the street. The bars play pretty good music and had tons of hot girls in and outside but mostly in wedges. Personally, when I'm being a girl, I like the full on porn heels. And my gf does too, she's the one that got me into them. Wait TMI. Although I was in flat shoes when I came here (as a boy, stilettos don't work on me as well when I'm a boy) so who am I to criticize wedges). read more

Halligan Bar - I came over to her place and she made me sleep in the hallagain - Irish Pub Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Why is it so fkn loud. I'm screaming at friends who still can't hear me and were sitting at the same table. Bring earplugs!!! No it's not full. They have untuned speakers at full volume. Drinks and service are ok. read more

Very cool space and friendly bartenders. Stick with beer though - they are a bit stingy with liquor and served the tiniest shot I have ever seen (photo). read more

Halligan Bar - Lots of glass and not much whiskey. - Irish Pub Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Definitely not a place to go if you want to play latin music, IT WILL BE SKIPPED! And per the Manager bartender that was there on 06.17 " I have the power to skip and play what I want" Thank you for ruining my birthday celebration. I suggest not giving patron the option of playing music of their choice if you're not going to let them enjoy it. read more

Halligan Bar - Music - Irish Pub Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This was the most unprofessional and racists establishment I have been to. I would never recommend this place to anyone. I simply asked the bartender a question, why the songs I paid for on the juke box were not being playing and she gave me the nastiest attitude and said she can play and skip what she wished, which makes no sense because what is the purpose of the jukebox. Then I asked to speak to the owner there and she had the audacity to say she was the manager (which I'm going to assume is not the truth based on her unprofessional demeanor) and that she can play what she wanted. I asked for my money back and she treated us like utterly shit, while handing me a $10 dollar bill. This place has no respect for minorities. I would never return and the fact that they hire these privileged people that have no respect for their customers is ridiculous. I have a very large following and will inform everyone to not waste their hard earned money at this place. If this were to get deleted, I would make it my Mission to repost every damn day. That's how terrible my experience was. read more

I live right by this bar, it's awesome. A great vibe inside, I also love the patio seating. I like coming here more during the day/after work as it's more chill. Recently at night it has been so packed read more

This place was so disappointing. We came in late at night on a Thursday to a a packed bar. We got some amaretto sours which were flavorful but felt like it had zero alcohol. The next day, we stopped by and met with some other friends who complained that they were still not served despite waiting in the bar for 10 minutes and attempting to flag the bartender multiple times. Definitely not the best experience! read more

Halligan's is my husband'a favorite watering hole. The beer flows freely here. Great place to watch a game. No food service here but you can order something to be delivered or you can bring something in to eat. Cheap prices, friendly staff, and during college football Saturdays, the place is packed and so fun! read more

I want to like this place. I really do but I can't. It's in the Lincoln Park area which is a place that I've been spending a lot of time in lately because I go to church there and I spotted it on the way back to getting my car out of the Lincoln common parking garage. So I figured what the heck, I will go in one time and have a drink. It was the first time that I had ever been to a bar by myself and honestly with the bartender was nice enough, but I didn't have enough cash to get out of the ATM so she gave me an attitude about running my card, and she said it declined when I had the money in the account and I tried to shower and she's like "I don't really care what your bank statement looks like." They also have two guys standing in front of the bar and I know they're obviously security, but it just gives off the look that it's definitely a "we're going to see if you are good enough to be in this place." And honestly if that's how it's gonna be, there's ten million other Irish bars in this city. read more

Halligan Bar - Yours truly - Irish Pub Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place knows what it's doing. Long lines go fast, cheap well drinks and beer, secret doors to other places, lots of tail, etc. COViD doesn't exist here it seems like or everyone is vaxed. Either way, I'll be back. read more

5/14/2023 ( Mother's Day ) me and my family went to Halligans Bar located in Lincoln Park. We originally wanted to go to Hook and Ladders which is connected to Halligans but they were closed that day so we just decided to take a seat and have a couple drinks at Halligans instead. My brother ended up going downstairs to use the bathroom and when he did that my cousin was asking out loud, facing everyone at our table where can he get some weed from (dispensary recommendations)We were all just laughing about it then one of the bartenders heard him and told him to " Shut the fuck up " My cousin being under the influence turned to us and said " I will slap that N***a " jokingly and laughing then the security guard ( Which is a white man ) came over and violently snatched the beer that was in my cousins hand, which spilled all over him and kept repeating what my cousin said " Did you say you were going to slap that N***a " I turned towards him and asked him " why do you keep saying that? You cannot say that " and he asked me/ us multiple times " why can you guys say it and I can't " which made me and my family more angry. We're all going back and forth with each other and my brother came from the bathroom and was asking what happened, the security guard said it AGAIN, " He said he was going to slap that nigga " and my brother asked him as well like why're you're saying that? This goes on for a couple of mins then we just decided to leave. I asked him for his name and he said " It doesn't even matter, can you guys just leave " and we did just that. I think it was ignorant and disrespectful of him to even had repeated anything that we were saying. You work for a establishment, you are the one who checked our IDs which makes you the face of this bar! I feel like if my cousin was just as big as this security guard he wouldn't have repeated anything he said. Mind y'all, me and the fam use to go to this bar allll the time. So with that being said, it really doesn't matter what his name is. Someone knows it! Now let's see him repeat it again shall we #Halliganbarchicago read more

Halligan Bar - Irish Pub Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Bartenders refuses to make your drinks and will only give you bottled beer. Seemed like it would be fun due to crowd and music but the rude bartenders will not serve you a cocktail if you ask for one. read more

Definitely a Chicago staple. I've learned it's an institution and been here for yearssss. There is a secret door to the bar next door which I believe is under the same ownership. There are drink specials every night. My friend and I went here after we decided we didn't want to pay $5 cover for $1 beer special we were going to take advantage of at Kincaids. The well drinks were only $3 (it was a Thursday). Typical bar, cheap drinks, wood booths, loud music, tv's playing sports games. Can get pretty rowdy on the weekends read more

Good spot old speakies in the 1920 bar was own by gangster bugs moran still has that feel of and old spot. Bouncers are cool. The blonde girl working there is so sexy omg. Good beer choices. The mens bathroom is in basement pretty creepy considering it was a gangster hang out. They got tvs and good music open concept to the street come try it out. Just no food. read more

I came for the first time with a group of people. We were able to get a side table and order drinks by the bar. we kept trying to play music through TouchTunes- since they had that as an option. However, none of the songs we purchased through the app were playing. I proceeded to approach a bar back worker and she was very rude. She kept saying she can skip songs if she wanted to and proceeded to toss two fives at me instead of playing the music we paid for through the app. This place was horrible and I would never go back again. Stay away! read more

Great place for some cheap drinks. Bartenders are nice and accommodating. They also have a secret door that you can gain access to another bar, which is pretty cool. It is basically just and alternate entrance, but it an interesting addition. read more

that place had major stank!!! avoid if u value ur sinuses!! side note i just recovered from a sinus infection and im ashamed and ready to sue that i wasted my fresh nose on that place!! disgusted read more

Halligan is a great place to grab a beer and watch whatever sporting event is on with your friends. Their staff is very friendly and service was quick! They do not have food but make getting food from surrounding restaurants super easy and have partnerships with some of them. I came for March Madness and it was the perfect atmosphere for the games - would recommend! read more

This is a great Irish bar in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. I love the dark wood interior and vibe. This place isn't fancy, nor is it a total dive. There are plenty of draft beers, as well as a plethora of hard alcohol for your drinking pleasure. The food menu looked good, too, but didn't order anything given I had just downed a ginormous burger at a neighboring pub. Anywho, the bartender was efficient and friendly. Granted, it wasn't uberly crowded as it was a Saturday afternoon and most people were at the Cubbies game or at one of the Street Festivals. Drinks were cheap! They have daily drink specials with $3 vodka cherry drinks everyday. Since it was Saturday, the special was $3 Bud, Bud Lights, Draft and Lite Bottles, as well as $3 Stoli Strawberry Drinks! Awwyah! I could've done some major damage here, but only stayed for one round of drinks since we had to meet up with some friends at the Wells Street Art Festival. I'd definitely return to Halligan's, and envision myself being a regular here, especially with all of their hella cheap drink specials. I'd be down to hang out for Happy Hour or late night drinks. Next time, I'll even try their pub grub. This Pinay Paddy is loving Halligan's, and looks forward to the next visit! read more

Came here for the first time last month and the bartender was drunk and was saying "no" to any drink that i was asking. hard to believe when the crowd was just 6 people then what difficulty she had. another guy at the bar, probably her boyfriend came and started to intervene. Disgusting! Also all were white there and i am a person of color- so maybe that was another issue they had?? read more

Halligan Bar? I didn't make the connection to the famed firefighter's tool (you know- the one with the pry tools that help to get people out of tight places) until I walked in this place and saw the hoses, alarms and nozzles lining the walls. There is a also a stained glass window with the memorable crossed axes that also says that firefighters are welcome here. Not a firefighter? No problem. There are still drink specials for everyone! If you go here- go early, for as the evening wears on- even this cool northside bar with it's nod to the "south side" memorabilia (63rd street sign, Sox stuff, etc) gets taken over by the college crowd. But for this post collegiate gal? If I find myself on this stretch of Lincoln- you can be sure that Halligan bar is where I'll be. Drinking my $3 Effen vodka cocktails and watching them cram so many people in the place that they may need a "Halligan bar" to get everyone out! read more

Been here twice and drank a bunch of Bud Lights (drink of choice here along with Miller Lite) The two bartender chicks were very playful and cool (they made me and buddies experience better) cute/semi hot chicks hang out here with their boyfriends TVs at all angles definitely was a plus read more

I would give this place 3.5 stars but since I can't, I rounded down. What can I say? i am anal-retentive and cheap. I am also a gentleman. I don't give up the stars on the first date. I liked the place more than I thought I would. I went here with an Irish-American buddy of mine who a.) is younger than I am and b.) is an accomplished drinker. I wanted to get something to eat. He wanted to drink. I acquiesced and we sauntered over to Lincoln Park for some brews. Since I wasn't getting dinner, I got my friend to agree to an early beer. We got there at 7:45 - pm (he is that hardcore but an am time would have been brutal for me). The bar has a very familiar layout. It's on a corner and fills the space brilliantly. The crowd at that time of night was a little older. When I walked in, I fumbled for my wallet/id and the bouncer looked at me, furrowed his brow and waved me in. Come to think of it, I should have taken a star away for that. At least HUMOR me that I still have some youth left. Bastard. Anyway...I took a seat at a high top past the bar, took off my coat and got a load of all the games being played (college and pro basketball). Since all the college games were Big 10/12 and I am a SEC kinda guy, I didn't pay much attention but I appreciated the set up. My buddy arrived shortly thereafter and we started drinking. It was a Friday, so I settled in with the $3 Blue Moons (served with orange slice, of course). That was my drink of the evening. My buddy kept changing drinks - but that was so he could keep going back to the bar to flirt with the very attractive bartenders. Wow. Those women were all REALLY nice looking. They also seem to be pretty friendly and attentive. After three or four beers, we got hungry so we decided on a food run. Not wanting to give up the real estate, we went one by one to get food. Do this. This place gets packed in the blink of an eye and if you don't wanna give up your seats, keep a man at the table. My buddy got Potbellys. I, who can't eat beef, went to the hot dog place next store and got a Chicago style and a Dallas (chilli cheese) style dog - and chilli cheese fries. It was a dark day in the Johnny T bathroom that next day but this review isn't about poor food choices fueled by alcohol on an empty stomach. It's about Halligan - and the bar was fun. By the time I had finished my food (and got the sense that my digestive system wanted to discuss the matter) and a couple of more beers, it was about 11:30. I couldn't believe I had been there for nearly four hours. Granted, my buddy and I kept ordering (and, at $3 a pop, my tab wasn't bad at all considering I was there for four hours), but no one ever hassled us to leave, buy more, etc. By the time we left, the place started to get really packed and much younger. I don't think I would have enjoyed myself by then. But, for an early place to grab a beer (or six) and watch some sports and eat some brought-in greasy food, Halligan is a nice spot. read more

I can't understand how this place doesn't get better reviews. I went yesterday and on Thursdays they have $2 bottles. My total for 5 Stellas was only $10. I thought my eyes were failing me when I saw the total but nope. $10. Only in Chicago will I ever see something like this... There is no way in hell LA has this. This is my second time here but make sure to check out their daily specials. They have so many good prices and drinks of the month that you just have to go back to see. read more

Came here on the first football Sunday game. It wasn't that's busy around 12 pm and then it got packed. They always have amazingly cheap drink specials all week. On Sunday's the have 8$ margarita pitchers which is a great deal. And they also have 3$ draft beers as well. I only drink draft beers so i will most definitely be back. They service was normal. As you would expect any small pub in the LP area. The only downfall is is that they don't have a kitchen- but they obviously let you bring your own food which is nice. read more

Small bar, okay prices, pretty bro like. Great to go out with your frat house. If you're not in a frat house, don't bother. read more

Budget priced drinks (look out for daily offers), hot bartenders and a great ambience, young crowd. Fully endorsed for a night out with friends, bars around the place make it a bar crawl destination in the famous Lincoln Park! Not sure why they collect the id with the credit card for opening the tab Can get loud! read more

Cool pub in a cool neighbourhood. I don't know how but we had the drunkest of people come up to us and hang out with us and buy us drinks. We talked some fantasy football but at the same time thought he was borderline going to start a fight. Either way hilarious day! The pub has an awesome collection of Chicago beers, the space is large and it's pretty clean. Drinks are decently priced and the atmosphere is laid back. We went on a beautiful day and the place was really bright as they had all doors and windows opened. TV's all around to show whatever sporting event and highlights were happening around the world. I've never tried food here and I definitely didn't use the washrooms as some people have complained about. The bartender so sofa king cute...yup I'm going for a smoke. read more