Awesome establishment . Owner and employees are very friendly individuals. Nice place to hang out with family and friends. You can always find fun things to do at O"Rourkes Office ... there are always planned events ( karaoke etc. . Check out the FB page to be aware of happenings read more

Awesome establishment. We had a great time lovely atmosphere great drinks music security older crowd very clean and safe

We had a great time lovely atmosphere great drinks music security older crowd very clean and safe

Love the new cocktails and staff the remodel makes the place really POP. Definitely a place to check out on western. read more

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Beautiful space to host a private party! Solid craft beer selection and friendly staff. Would highly recommend, they'll take good care of you! read more

What a fun spot! I didn't know what I was getting into, as most of my Beverly bar experiences haven't been the most positive. Either there's been a fight or some sort of chest-puffing. I am just way too old to deal with idiots when I should be having a good time. But, O'Rourke's is different. It doesn't quite all go together, but that's what makes it awesome. It's a bar. In Beverly. With an Irish name. That serves Chocolate Cherry-tinis. And beer. With a bookcase. With a fireplace. With books. Not too many. With a lounge singer who comes equipped with a keyboard, computer AND A DRUMMER. Who sings Aretha Franklin. While bathed in reddish lighting. Oh yeah. And, sports plays on the tvs. And all of this combines to make a wonderfully beautiful mess. The bar does a lot, but in doing so, it appeals to a lot of people. Neighborhood folks like it. Northsiders like it. I saw older folks and hipsters. Men and women. People of every race. I never felt out of sorts or unwelcome. I was pretty impressed. I imagine that in the next week or so, it might be pretty crowded. But, after that, I can see myself hanging out here and having a few cherry-tin...beers. Having a few beers. And lounging atop the red-glowing banquettes and singing along to Aret... Sports. And watching sports. There were no witnesses!! read more

This pub is awesome! Very nice beer selection. Juke box, full bar. Classic Beverly, witch couple dozen whiskeys, almost as many Bourbons and an excellent selection of Scotches. Flat screens everywhere. What's all the Bozena good for in there are no darts. Get this there are darts. Did I mention a couple dozen craft beer on tap and a very nice rotation. I'll be back for sure. read more

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The bar staff is very welcoming and helpful I was there to dj a 60th. Irthday parry in their party room then dj (more specifically host Karaoke afterwards in the bar.) AT both points of the day/night the bar staff was there and on point. I never saw anyone waitong for a drink there was no drama amo gst sny patrons and the night went off without a hitch. Moe moe was behind the bar and was very impressive keeping up with everyone (the bar was busy all night) the patrons were all very friendly and laid back and the singers were awesome. I hope to work there again in the future and I would highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for a bar to hangout in the city limits. read more

The bartender there is super cute! Great service and each one of my interactions was very personable. It was easy to keep up small talk with everyone at the bar. It is an extremely inviting atmosphere and they host some awesome events. If you have free time and you don't know what to do, I would definitely check out there Instagram. Here is to hoping the cute bartender notices me. read more

Awesome wait staff particularly Kaleigh. She was on top of our drink order and we never went empty handed. The venue was clean and a fun neighborhood establishment. Very well managed! read more

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Wow. So my friends and I were performing at the Beverly Arts Center and wanted to grab a drink after the show. We went over and talked with the bartender about some of their beers. Of course she asked for ID and of course, we happily provided them for her. She insisted that they were fake and asked us to leave the bar, after she had already served me. Our IDs are 100% authentic California DLs. She insisted that no ID cards have both a bar code and a scan strip, and because she teaches some bar tending class she is an expert on checking IDs. I think you might want to take that class again, because you don't know what you're talking about. Too bad. We'll take our business elsewhere. I don't think you guys will survive long with this kind of customer service. I really hope you read this shit stupid bartender. read more

My day on the South-side part 2. So we started the night with 11 but after dinner only 4 of us were able to roll ourselves down the street to the local pub. So this is where it gets crazy!! I swear to you this is a North-side bar, everything about it, the drinks -martinies and wine, the decor is sophisticated with lounge seating and blacklit bar, the music, and cool bartenders. The only thing different is the people. It was almost like a twilight episode or maybe a David Byrne song "This is not my beautiful North-side bar". It was for the most part pretty cool. The people were a little weird, mostly older, but that's who they cater to......... a lot of cougars. So if your lost somewhere on the South-side, stop and have a drink or two and just people watch. Cheers read more

Craft beer fans: you can go to O'Rourkes Office, and you should. The taps were devoted to good beer, from local favs such as Revolution and Two Brothers, soon to be locals Lagunitas, and other good stuff from Dark Horse, Allagash, Lost Coast and Victory. Knowledgable bartender, offered a few samples too to help us decide. Beers were selected to click with the local palette and everything tasted fresh. I liked the concrete bartop and it's easy to bully the touchtunes jukebox. Bigger than I expected, with two rooms. Saw a schedule for live music so if that's your thing check it out. I liked the outdoor patio too. Thanks for doing craft beer right on Western Ave! read more

Seriously, the decor at this place looks like the designer was a first year design student that watches waaaaay to much Trading Spaces. "Funky" IKEA lights, upholstered panels with ribbon stuck up on the wall, the poor arrangement of tables and chairs Eeak. This place was trying to go for the upscale-martini bar feel but in my opinion fell flat. Really. freaking. flat. The clientele was mostly leathery women in their late 30s - 40s.... some husbands were is tow as well. It was obvious Beverly moms use this as a venue for "cocktails and girls nights out." The Martini's are strong and priced around $7-$8 but at times use lower grade vodkas. Also, there is no real originality to the martini menu, it's as though they simply photocopied one from every other place with a martini list. The beer list was weak, but the whiskey pours were generous. Not worth a drive, not even a few blocks. read more

I read some favorable reviews of this place, and, since I live a few blocks away, dropped in to try it. First of all, O'Rourke's is NOT in Beverly--it's in Morgan Park (107th is the northern boundary of MP; this is 1/2 mile away from Beverly). Second, we didn't even bother going up to the bar--this place was loud, the floor was sticky, and it reeked of beer. There was no discernable "atmosphere." I know: typical Western Ave. watering hole, but the reason we wanted to try O'Rourke's was because it sounded kind of different. I may give this another try at some point, if only to sample their martinis. But if you want a bar that's a bit of a stand-out, keep looking. read more

Whoever had the idea to move our Young Adult Board meetings to O'Rourke's is a genius. What? It has office in the name at least, jeez. The front nook is a great place to sit, talk, drink...oh and get down to business, this is a meeting after all. I had a lemon drop martini, which at $8 is fair for martinis but pricey if you're broke. I also grabbed a couple beers. They have the Goose Island seasonal beers on tap. Pretty solid place, though the service was a bit spotty. Hopefully it was just an off night, because luckily we'll be having more meetings here in the future. read more

One of my favorite spots along Western ave, its a lot nicer than most the bars, with a nice beer list, some really good martinis that are dessert based, like key lime pie and smores, plus it has a stage for music, i always try and make a point to go here when im back in beverly read more

Great Bloomsday celebration. Plenty of Guinness, guitar, the Irish fiddle, Joyce's sheer poetry, we started Stately plump Buck Mulligan and ended many Irish brews layer yes she said yes I will YES! great conversation a breath of high brow culture on the south side read more

I just threw a party here and I can tell you plenty about this place: The staff, from the owner down to the barback, were so amazing. So helpful. From the moment we approached them about MAYBE having a party there, they were beyond accomodating. The space is gorgeous; absolutely perfect for a party. All attendees were duly impressed and all party planners were greatly relieved. And for Concerned C: Our guests were of all races and ages; no one felt dismissed or poorly treated at this place. I hope you were there on an off-time. I know in that neighborhood, more attitudes than you would think or imagine are ignorant. Really, sadly, ignorant. But, I recommend you give it one more chance. read more

I came here for a Paint Nite event with a friend. We enjoyed the Paint Nite and our martini's. I had a Key Lime Pie and also a Orange Creamsicle. The martini's alone are worth an extra star or two. The inside looks nicely redone, but they don't have food. The decor is modern but the patrons are older (and all male) which is a little confusing. If you are looking for a dive with sports on the TV, then this is the place for you. Parking is only on the street and normally isn't bad in this area, but when we came along, there was lots of construction. During the Paint Nite event, we didn't have a server so we had to leave the area to get another drink. I would have liked a server bringing us drinks so we could hear all of the painter's instructions. We were here on a Thursday night. So I would recommend people give this place a chance on the weekend when the Western Avenue bars are usually crowded with the younger crowd. But for a week night, it was a little too divey despite the more modern decor. But yeah, three stars because this place was A-OK but not terrible. read more

Not impressed- they don't serve food and you can't order food in because they have an ant problem. Huh? Try cleaning a little better.

Kaleigh is one of the best bartenders!!!! Also with Brendan and Abbey!!! Always make my experience noting but amazing. Great laughs, delicious drinks & amazing service! Dave and Dee are awesome owners! Keep up the good work! read more

Beautiful space to host a private party! Solid craft beer selection and friendly staff. Would highly recommend, they'll take good care of you! read more

O'Rourkes is a great spot to drop in to have a drink with friends but I'm here to tell everyone about their event space. I hosted an party and it was great. Friendly staff, very easy to book. The bartenders were so accommodating to my wants and needs. The room and set up was great. I will definitely be back for more parties to come, it was as easy as having a party at home without having to clean the house. I cannot recommend O'Roukes Office enough! So happy to have this spot in the neighborhood. read more

It is with utter disbelief that I write you about an incident that occurred to me and my friends on Saturday, December 19, at O'Rourke's Office on 11064 S. Western Ave. Our party of twelve was out celebrating the holidays and we had been there approximately two hours before the said incident. As a point of perspective I'd like to point out that among the twelve of us three are African American and the remaining Caucasian. It began as an enjoyable evening; the bartender was very attentive, pleasant and accommodating. The ambience was relaxing and welcoming. The bar has a juke box that we fed and enjoyed most of the night until a song that we selected was cut off a minute into it. We approached the bartender and asked what happened to the song and he informed us that one of the other patrons contacted the owner and complained about the music that was playing. Keep in mind; this is a juke box which ALL patrons have access to. As we stood there in utter shock, the bartender offered our money back on songs that would not play as a result of the complaint and as he returned our money he added "Welcome to Beverly". We walked back to our table in absolute horror and noticed a handwritten sign suddenly appear on the juke box which I have attached a picture of that read No Rap or Hip-Hop!! The Management. It saddens me that there are still such ignorant people out there and in an area that has come such a long way. I actually read an article recently in the tribune about how the Beverly area has embraced diversity. Well apparently not so much at O'Rourke's Office. This despicable business owner should be required to take a sensitivity course on diversity and tolerance. Additionally, if he wants to choose which songs can be played in his business on his juke box then he should limit the selection to just that. This experience was horrifying, deplorable and has consumed me. It seems all patrons are certainly welcomed; we are just not allowed to enjoy the music we select even if we pay to hear it. I think O'Rourke's Office and the owner should be exposed for the ignorance they have demonstrated and I intend to forward this letter of awareness to any and all mediums to do so. read more

Always enjoy using neighbor venues, however, when with a group of friends and you spend $80. the bar should at least buy a round.

Not a bad little place. They seem to have a good selection of beer and liquor (not all bars do!) and the chairs are comfortable. My first night in there was a stop before taking in a performance at the Beverly Arts Center. My friend and I sat at the bar and waited....... And waited....... And waited. There was NO ONE behind the bar. About 7-8 other people in there watching the NCAA tournament, and us. No bartender for almost a solid 5 minutes. We were getting ready to leave when the young lady finally came in from the back, and without a word of apology took our order and got us a couple of drinks. Turns out there was an employee sitting 2 chairs over from me who didn't even acknowledge us, nor did he alert the bartender she had 2 new customers. One drink, and we split. I went back the next night because a friend's band was playing. Bigger crowd (of course) and MUCH better service! I would go back if there was a band playing, but I'm on the fence about stopping in just for a drink. The initial service experience left a bad taste in my mouth. read more

Great spot for live bands, best martinis on western!

Numerous visits, same conclusion. Zero decor, very loud music , which combined with seating layout, inhibits conversation. Last night's bartender was rude/hostile despite only having to attend to eight people total. read more

This joint definitely isn't the best martini bar I've ever been to but it's up there. It seems Jen N. and the rest of the Beverly moms have found their way out the front door and now this place is a great time. I went with all 20 somethings and found the place filled with them on an early Friday night. I was drinking Old Fashioneds and they were perfect. I tried a little of everyone's martinis and they were really good. If your looking for a relaxed time with some friends or on a date head over to O'Rourkes read more

A great spot for music on the southside of the city . Diverse crowd , relaxed atmosphere, great selection

Great neighborhood bar. Beer is always cheap, martinis are more expensive (usually $8+ each). A huge variety of martinis. The bartenders are awesome, and the atmosphere is always really great - just people out having a good time. Not the typical "Irish" bar, a little more modern and funky. They just opened the piano bar, which definitely sets it apart from the other bars in the 'hood. read more

This is a great bar if you want a good martini! The weekend crowd tends to be a little older than the other bars on Western, which I definitely appreciate. Prices aren't too bad, atmosphere is good and if you don't like it, there's a handful of bars right down the street. I say try it once and have a martini that the bartender suggests - can't go wrong! read more

I love this bar! The bartenders are always nice and attentive! The owners are great people too! Definitely a place I feel welcome at!

I had a birthday party there last night and cannot recommend enough. The place is decorated very well, the staff was ridiculously helpful, the beer selection was top notch AND decently priced. The crowd in the main part of the bar was more mature then your typical western bar on a Saturday night but by no means old. Everyone seemed to be having a great time. read more

This place is solid. A nice subsitute for an area over run with much of the same.. at least in terms of watering holes. I watched an owner go out of his way multiple times to help serve drinks, clean tables, and open the door for people coming in. Vibe was good. Some cougars for sure, but also a table of well dressed and attractive single girls having a good time. Everyone seemed to be having a good time.. We will be back. read more

i'm a fan. when it's not super crowded (which it is most week nights), it's a great place to chill and have a great drink and nice conversation. i don't like bars where you have to shout to be heard. their blue martinis are super yummy. read more

We had a retirement party, the room was beautiful. They had a great selection of craft beers & numerous Martinis to select from. We highly recommend this bar, if your looking for a great time. read more

At the strong recommendation of a friend, who happens to be African-American, I ventured into what I thought was a friendly atmosphere where I could enjoy a good martini. However, that was not the case. When I walked into the bar with my friend we were welcomed with uncomfortable stares and down right poor service from the wait staff that happened to be Caucasian. After being in the bar for several minutes we finally approached the male behind the bar for service. He quickly responded to that he could not help us because he was leaving. Although we soon made eye contact with the Female behind the bar, she made no effort to assist us. It was only after my friend literally reach across the bar and summoned her attention that we were able to get service. Their behavior towards us was reminiscent of something I witnessed in books and movies documenting the struggles of African-American people to obtain equality. My friend and I are professional, well educated, working class, African-American females who did not appreciate being treated like second class citizens by two Caucasians who may or may not have worldly knowledge that would cause them to behave otherwise towards people of different ethnicities. In all due consideration, the martini was decent despite the poor service. read more