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    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Beef Dip with Giardiniera. Quite good. Crispy fries too!
    Lucas W.

    Better than expected to be honest. I mean I knew I'd love a proper Guinness at any proper pub, but the food was way better than expected, the vibe of the place with the couches and fireplace, and the service was great too. Classic pub menu options, but all executed better than expected. Looks like such a standard bar from the outside but really expands on the inside, love the elevated tables like a proper pub and then the couches and fireplace make for a very homely meal on the other side. I had the french dip with giardiniera which was really good. The fries were super crisp and despite not being overly hungry, I cleaned my plate. My wife did the same with her meal. The wings were solid too to start. Our server was very attentive as well - he came over multiple times to make sure drinks were full, we had the food we needed, and given how quickly we put in food, he clearly made sure the kitchen got us our food quickly given how hungry some in our party were. Would definitely return!

    Perfect pint - A tall, cylindrical pint glass filled with dark Guinness stout beer, topped with a creamy white head. The glass displays the Guinness logo and harp emblem prominently. The setting appears to be a bar or pub with warm lighting, and a blurred background includes other glasses and patrons. The wooden table surface is visible beneath the glass.
    James Q.

    This place was a really nice find. We came here for trivia and got a few beers as well. The Shiner Summer Shandy was amazing. Also the pimento cheese balls will change your life.

    Shrimp tacos - A close-up of a plate containing tacos topped with sliced avocado, with side dishes including chips and three small bowls of salsa or sauces. The plate is on a wooden table, with drinks such as beer and water visible in the background. The setting appears to be a casual dining environment, possibly a restaurant or pub.
    Amy D.

    Trivia night on Wednesdays! Our server did a fantastic job and gave great drink recommendations. Lone owl is a elegant and quirky place that has something for everyone - including delicious food. I was surprised at how good my shrimp tacos turned out! I recommend stopping by if you're in the neighborhood. The patio is very nice as well! -AT

    Rotating cocktail menu - A drink menu titled 'Lone Owl Drink Menu' is placed on a table inside a restaurant. The menu lists various cocktails, including 'Spiced Banana Daquiri,' 'Be Rose-Merry,' 'Yam Yam, Thank You Ma'M,' and 'Fireside Old Fashion,' each priced at 17. In the background, a window reveals part of the street outside, and there are objects such as a glass with a straw, a pink container, and small toy vehicles on the table. The interior features dark wood furniture and a bright, natural light coming through the window.
    Jack F.

    Despite walking by this place for the past few years while living in Wicker Park, I have yet to step in until today. Boy have I been missing out. Their Smashburger was delicious, and their french fries were very tasty. Their rotating cocktail menu is a little pricey, but incredibly flavorful and clearly a lot of attention goes into it. The service was very kind, particularly because I brought two young rambunctious toddlers with me. It's kind of a cool vibe, it appears to be going for that English pub setting, plenty of TVs for sports, and they have a few board games you can play. I will definitely be coming back, as the chicken wings at the table next to me looked quite delectable...

    Cauliflower Wings and UN LONELY CHICKEN - The image shows two plates of food on a wooden table. One plate contains fried chicken wings with a small cup of dipping sauce, garnished with celery and carrot sticks. The other plate features breaded fish fillets topped with a creamy sauce, accompanied by a vegetable medley of diced zucchini, yellow squash, red onion, and green beans. The setting appears to be in a restaurant or casual dining environment.
    Chaitra R.

    The perfect pub to hang out with friends in Wicker, the music was such a throwback to the 2000s! Both the cocktails were boozy for the price, so worth it. Just wished the cauliflower was crispier and not soggy from the buffalo sauce, the chicken and veggies were the perfect mix. Our waitress was attentive and constantly checking on us. Will be coming back for sure

    Fried Pickle Chips
    Erin B.

    Great staff, awesome patio, cute inside seating in the heart of wicker park. Only ordered the fried pickles but they went craaaaazy. Super tasty, they didn't last long. Decent selection of beers on tap. Great quick stop after work!

    Amanda D.

    I don't know how we've missed thus place! Cool ambiance, efficient and polite service and extremely fun and substantial menu! Peanut butter white Russian was the standout and Anna was just the sweetest. Solid burger too. Will be back for sure!

    Divya V.

    My friends and I just walked into this bar to enjoy a few drinks on a Sunday afternoon. This is atypical PNW pub with some amazing music though (Kudos to DJ Dave who was playing on Sunday afternoon) The Dj played some very good tech house music. Good music along with good drinks was icing on the cake. We ordered a Lychee Martini, Wasabi Martini, and Owl Komova. All the drinks were really good! Wasabi Martini was quite creative, it didn't have a smoky spicy taste as much, but wasn't sweet at all which was good! The service was good as well. Our server was grooving to the music and taking our order which I thought was pretty cool! They have a lot of seating space, an amazing bar, couches around a fireplace which was nice. This is a relatively newer place and they have exciting offers over the weekdays; look out for tips on my Yelp profile to learn more if you're interested. Overall, a decent place in Wicker Park. I cannot comment on food as we didn't try any! P.S. I earlier thought this place is an English pub as it smelled of fish and chips and there's a large telephone booth right outside at the entrance, although, after reading reviews I realized it's a PNW themed bar which honestly isn't that evident.

    Gochujang Brussels. Sauce on side

    I don't dislike this place. Nice setup & atmosphere. Friendly and efficient service. The chicken sandwich was tasty and on a delicious bun. The accompanying waffle fries were excellent. However, I was sorely disappointed by the Brussels sprouts. They were not at all hot/warm and on the hard side. I took them home and cooked them some more to make them better. I had the sauce & bacon on the side, which I prefer. The sauce was a bit spicy for me but good Would return and maybe try the mussels.

    A tall glass contains a clear, ice-filled cocktail garnished with purple flowers and red berries. The drink has a black straw and condensation on the outside of the glass. The background shows other drinks, a pitcher, and blurred figures of people seated indoors, suggesting a social dining or drinking setting.
    Paula B.

    Came here to cool off and grab a drink on a super hot day in Chicago. Let me say it is nice and cold in here my god. Such a save for us from the summer heat. We had really good service, sat on some very comfortable couches, with great drinks. Service was excellent our guy was super attentive and friendly.

    Jillian B.

    Cute spot with a ton of delicious cocktails. I really liked the interior because of the varying types of seating for groups of different sizes. On Wednesdays, they have $2 off drafts and signature cocktails!

    Cocktail menu
    Marlene S.

    First time checkin it out since the rebrand. It was slow for a warm Saturday. There is cute seating up top but so hot! We moved on down to the main floor. Service was pretty slow here as well. I ordered the sticky fried chicken and the elder fashion, my friend choose the lobster corn dog and lychee martini. There was a menu change so the sticky fried chicken comes with noodles now instead of rice. I wish it was with rice instead of noodles. It was definitely a big dish. The elder fashion was super strong but I was able to swap it for a lychee martini. Overall cool place.

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    Nice local spot with a good vibe and good service. Brussel sprouts were underwhelming and a little under cooked but the beer was cold.

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