I had a birthday party in their back room and the staff was phenomenal. The food was excellent, the music wasn't loud, everything felt really taken care of. read more

Takes credit card Lychee martini ($16)- on Thurs 12. Great flavor. Well made, balanced flBor of lychee not too sweet. Scotch egg ($11)- cooked extremely well. Nice runny yolk. Kick in the clover Whiskey sour ($10)- not good. Used a low end whiskey. I'd pass on this. read more

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The pub had a very chill vibe to it and we went there on a Saturday and it was not busy. Our waiter took a while to come to our table but very friendly. Also, the hostess got into an argument with the cops which was an odd experience since the patio/window was open and the cops came into the restaurant to speak with her so there was some drama towards the end of the lunch. The food was really good especially the mushroom dip with the bread. I would definitely come back. read more

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Bar on Milwaukee Ave in Wicker Park. They hosted a Wrestlemania watch party, which is cool for sure, but they definitely did not have the capacity or staff to do so. People were jam packed in should to shoulder, and while the staff did the best they could, they should have brought in more for the event. I appreciate trying to offer to host a more unique event, but it just doesn't have the capacity for large crowds. I'd still be down to come back on a regular night. Inside has cool designs, and the food looks good, but I just would avoid large events. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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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... read more

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Honestly terrible, been there a couple times for an occasional drink, and every time I'd go it seems like the manager is overwhelmed and drunk constantly, I had a disagreement with one of the staff members and proceeded to get assaulted and the manager took no responsibility or accountability. And honestly the environment and staff looks stressed when he's around. read more

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 read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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Great neighborhood pub. Didn't have any food but bartender service was quick and prompt. Warning on the head clearance for the mezzanine though! You can go up there for a great place for extra seating but head clearance is tight. I'm not particularly tall but even I had some close calls with head knockers! read more

I've always passed by this place, and it was always closed. We went here last night and had a great experience. Super friendly staff, unique cocktails and cute space- what's not to like? We ordered a peanut butter White Russian that was amazing. I can't wait to try out their other cocktails next time! read more

Junior, our server, was AWESOME He seated our group of 13 students in this fun area called the library. He was great at getting our food quickly and hot and made sure everyone was comfortable and had a great time. We highly recommend the food, particularly the lone owl burger, which is incredible. Thanks, Junior, for a great time! read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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Terrible service, I was uncomfortably hit on by one of the staff on my first visit. Deciding to return, I went to the bathroom for two minutes I came back and discovered they moved my stuff and cleared my beer, somehow thinking I'd left without my things and deciding to take my half finished beer. No apology, just blank-faced carelessness. No refund. Not even a parting glance as I left. It's a clown show read more

Was odd to say the least. Beautiful day in Chicago and Wicker Park so decided to stop for a couple drinks. Waiter brought us water and didn't say anything and then left. Took our order and didn't say anything and left. When we closed out she did not bring me all of my change, nor say anything when she dropped the change off. Went into the bar (we were sitting outside) to ask for my full amount of change, which I showed them my receipt and change given. Host helped me out and got my full change and when I genuinely said "thank you I appreciate it very much", she did not say anything and just walked away. Seemed like all the workers i interacted with were in a bad mood and was not a point of service that I would recommend other people entering and putting up with. Will not be going back. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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We were charged more than the menu price for our dinner order and the waitress told us that the menu price (scan the code, not printed) was wrong . . . NOT OUR PROBLEM. I didn't even bother talking with a manager because the damage was already done. Her tip (or lack of it) reflected my aggravation and I hope this review will linger as a reflection of their unprofessional and illegal practice read more

This is a great new addition to the neighborhood! We decided to go on a whim as we used to go to the previous spot, we checked out the menu and were super excited. Came here on a Sunday and there was a live DJ performing and it was a great time. Additionally, the food is amazing! We got the lobster corn dogs, the lone owl burger with fries and the mussels. My boyfriend said these mussels are his second favorite in the city, the butter served was so delicious, garlicy, and creamy. Our server was great and attentive. Her and the bartender were the only two front line members and rocked it out of the park. read more

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This is a fun bar with a really unique layout and many quiet nooks to hang in. It made a few expats feel like we were at our local. Great beers on tap. It was only drinks for us. So, Mosh Pit for me and a glass of Oregon Pinot for my wife. Wouldn't believe it if I didn't see it with my own eyes. In walks this Svengali looking dude on a random Sunday afternoon and he's leading around a girl on a leash. Bring out the gimp read more

I never write any kind of reviews but this place never absolutely never fails me!!! They are so accommodating and great people the staff are always helping us and ensuring we're satisfied! Food is great and this has become my spot without a doubt! read more

Great spot with great drinks! Food items are very hit & miss. Surprisingly, the pasta on the menu is actually pretty good. Nachos are really gross. Lychee martini is great. Odd for a pub! Love the ambiance inside, it's dark, comfy, but also an upscale vibe at the same time read more

Hit up Lone Owl Pub in Wicker Park last weekend and it was a straight banger, dropped around $70 before tip. Went for the Lobster Corn Dog, Sticky Fried Chicken, and a Lychee Martini plus an Owl Komova cocktail. The corn dog was loaded with lobster and that tandem of chicken and noodles was crispy‑sweet fire, while the Lychee Martini hit that classy sweet note and the Owl Komova was a refreshing knockout. Staff were super chill and walked me through their seasonal lineup and that dog‑friendly patio is massive, perfect for summer hangs. Cozy interior with lots of seating nooks made it feel like a home away from home. Can't wait to swing back for happy hour and try more of their rotating craft cocktails. read more

Striking and inviting, the Lone Owl Pub is impossible to miss in Wicker Park. We sat outside and our waitress was chill, but attentive the entire time. We ordered the fried pickles and my partner got a mojito which was very refreshing. As for the pickles, they were thick slices, making the juice dampen the tasty, but thin breading. The star of the appetizer was their house made ranch. I COULD DRINK IT...if I were in the comfort of my own home. (It's that damn good) I got their house burger and he got the cubano. Both were sadly lack luster. The burger was tasty, but there was too much bacon jam that overpowered the balance of the burger. The cubano could have had more seasoning and less cook time. We enjoyed the vibe and would come back, but I think they need to fine tune some items. read more

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This place certainly has potential! We went the day before their official grand opening and really liked the vibe and decor. Service was a tad slow, and our food took a bit to come out despite the restaurant not being busy, but I'm chalking that up to being a brand new operation. We liked the Pacific Northwest themed menu, and the cocktail list looked interesting (it was lunch, so we skipped drinks.) We don't have a lot of gastropubs in Wicker Park so I think it'll fit in well as something different. We ordered the salmon tartare, crab cakes, mac and cheese (side order) and seafood bisque. The crab cakes were pretty good, but one of them wasn't seasoned as well as the other two. The salmon tartare was really interesting, it looked like something out of a Michelin star restaurant where they get experimental with the food. It tasted pretty good, but didn't have a lot of salmon or roe for the $20 price tag. The mac and cheese was delicious and hot! The seafood bisque was tasty, but it wasn't nearly as hot as the mac and cheese, which makes me think it was sitting in the kitchen for a little bit. All in all, if we had had this experience at a restaurant that had been open for months I would have been disappointed, but seeing as it had only been open less than a week I'm willing to chalk some things up to just how new everything is. Our server also acknowledged that the kitchen was a bit slow during their soft opening. I really think this could be a well-loved place if they tighten up their kitchen and get a host stand. read more

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Been coming here for nearly 15 years, ever since it was Pint. Place still looks the same inside, and the menu, while some modifications happened, still has some of the foods from when it was Pint. Still a good place to go for drinks and bites in Wicker Park. read more

Went here for a date and they have 2 diff seating areas. Their mushroom dip and pierogis were OUT OF THIS WORLD. Lychee martinis were YES PLEASE. Will def come here again read more

Food was amazing and host made you feel at ease the moment you came in. Waitress was a bit inattentive even on a slow night but overall great experience read more

The vibes here are great. Love the wooden/stone finish to everything, it makes it feel cozy and comfy. There was a live DJ playing some pretty rad reggae music. It's a great place to have a quiet meal with family or watch a game with some friends. I didn't get to try the cocktails, but the bar has some nice liquor options but is limited (mostly quality cocktail bases). Beer taps taste well maintained and good local options. The appetizer was fantastic (salmon tartare on crystal bread) and unique. The entree was pretty ok (PBX Crab sandwich), the fries were more of a highlight than the sandwich. Service was great! the people working here were fun :) I would come back, but I'll probably choose a different entree option next time around! read more

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Atmosphere was typical for a pub. It was a little loud inside put that is my personal preference. Service was good, server was polite and knowledgable. Food was very good, tasted delicious, portions were on the larger side. I got the lobster Mac, very rich, a little too oily. Fish and chips was good, would have preferred more fish and less chips. read more

Lone Owl was very accommodating to our party of 6. We had a large booth that worked well for us. The space had neat owl decor and a chill vibe. The food and drinks were really good, as everyone enjoyed what they ordered. The burgers were made perfectly and the salmon gnocchi was delicious. We ordered the Parmesan wings as an appetizer. They were a little too "wet" for some, but the flavor was good. No complaints whatsoever. Would definitely visit again when in the area. read more

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I wanted to get out by myself to feel good because I'm going through some tough times. I heard about this place and saw the rave reviews about their burger. I'm a big burger fanatic and a PNW guy. I sat myself but I think reservations are recommended. I started off with a beer and wings. Wings were spectacular. Some of the best I've had in a while. Then came the burger. I wanted to like it but it just wasn't for me. Kind of bland. The waitress was so great. But would I come back again? Maybe. read more

Honestly I feel so bad for this place. The service isn't bad, and neither are the food or drinks. But nothing pulls me back. It isn't interesting enough, the bar doesn't look stocked, the personality isn't there. It's cocktail menu is short and sweet and most of the drinks are more "interesting" than tried-and-true. The PNW theme is so uncommitted, you wouldn't know unless you saw it on social media. And it barely looks open. Nothing about this place makes me want to come back. It is all just *fine*. I really hope something changes, I want to root for this place, but if they don't change something I can see this place closing very soon, unfortunately. read more

So glad this place opened up in the neighborhood! Met the owner last week when I popped in with my buddy who was visiting from Los Angeles. We both loved the place, and they make some killer espresso martinis. Great bar with vintage appeal and moody design vibes! This will be a great spot for Halloween with all the spooky decorations they have. Love the upstairs seating area and that railing detail. Tons of great high lacquer paint work throughout as well! It's pretty big with two sides available to guests and large bar area. Planning to stop in again soon and try some lite bites. Hoping to plan a motorcycle meet up here before the season ends as well. So if you ride a Harley, let's make it happen! Braap! Lastly, and probably most importantly, everyone we met there was super upbeat and cool. Nice folks! Welcome to the neighborhood Lone Owl and good luck with everything. We need more businesses to open up since being shuttered post Covid. I love Wicker Park, and Bucktown, this is always going to be home for me. Best wishes! read more

We are visiting Chicago and stumbled upon a gem! This place was so warm and welcoming. We were unsure if this place was baby friendly but as soon as we stepped in, we were warmly greeted at the door and the owner gave us multiple seating options that would be great for our babygirl. Our server Carla was very sweet and gave great service as well. This place had the coolest decor. From top to bottom it has such a cool ambiance. We originally just wanted a drink but after seeing the menu, we opted to get food too. The mussels were so good. Great place, delicious food options, and amazing service from everyone there. Highly recommend!! read more