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    Old Town Pub

    3.5 (165 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Pubs
    Open 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    OLD TOWN PUB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Juke Box
    Good for groups

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    Guacamole and chips
    Tara K.

    We stopped here when looking to watch a game during March Madness, everywhere else was packed. There was a table w/2 chairs available, but we needed 5. Eventually, we were able to get more chairs, with no help from the staff. We ordered drinks and guacamole & chips and, the appetizer sampler. The food was decent, nothing special. We found it odd that they wouldn't make any cocktails other than a 2 ingredient one (i.e. Jack & Coke, Gin & tonic, etc...) not sure why, too busy? Bartender that wasn't experienced? Odd for sure. Probably won't come back here in the future.

    Buffalo Chicken Wrap
    Christina A.

    I have been to Old Town Pub a handful of times with friends. It's a great local bar with good specials and pretty good bar food. I didn't try the Buffalo chicken wrap (one of my friends had it) but the fries were top notch!! The staff can be a bit rushed, but only if it's a busy weekend night. They have plenty of TVs and have touch tunes with good music playing.

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    Julie K.

    loved this dive bar for a chill, laid-back night of yummy pub food and beer! i liked the pizza (always a trusty option), but the NACHOS!! probably some of the best nachos i've had in a while. i think what got me was the cheese - it was rich and warm but didn't make the chips soggy (in fact, they were veeery crispy), and the toppings-to-chips ratio was perfect. what we ordered: - buffalo chicken pizza - house nachos - beer hug, stella artois

    Shrimp Quesadillas
    Dalia D.

    The food here is always always always amazing. Best Moscow mules you'll ever have! I also recommend the jalapeño burger, their seasonal chicken pot pie. They work like family here and everyone is friendly.

    Signage-August 2022
    Christina S.

    I came here with a friend and sat outside-then inside. While the bar area is small-it is a nice place to have a conversation. Both inside and outside. I want to come back and try the pizza. The staff was laid back, yet attentive and "down-to-earth"plus respectful and professional!

    Late night Calzone
    Scott S.

    Pretty solid no frills kinda bar. What you would expect from a neighborhood pub, friendly service, cold beer and good food! Pretty spacious on the inside. Good space at the bar and a good number of tables. There's a Juke box, dart board and TVs for entertainment. I enjoy the outdoor front patio. It gives a good view up and down Wells as well as the park across the street. Great for people watching or more importantly dog watching!

    DO NOT VISIT OTP. The waitress gave me a handy in the bathroom, but the lime was old. THIS IS NOT Ok.
    Lucas N.

    Great hand job , bad drink. The ambiance is a bit on the crusty side but overall a delightful crowd

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    Quills M.

    Finally dropped in after living in the neighborhood for years... beautiful holiday lighting and REAL garlands decorate this cozy bar. Good music, friendly bartender and fun chats with other patrons. But oh my, don't be fooled by the other food pics posted on Yelp... the home made chicken pot pie knocked it outta the park!

    Margherita Pizza 1/2 Acre Daisy Cutter
    Paulina P.

    Amazing thin crust pizza, and hands down one Chicago's best burgers. I always recommend the Wells Street burger, Margherita Pizza and tacos. The chicken and steak tacos are always delicious! Also do not sleep on the calzones! So delicious! Always great beer on tap and love sitting on their patio! Bonus points for Touch Tunes!

    Mac N ' Cheese Pizza
    Devanshi S.

    Great place to chill and the food is a bonus! This is the only bar in Chicago that has Boulevard beer on tap and it is delicious!! We also tried the fire tots and Mac & cheese pizza. For bar food, it was really good!!! The staff is okay extremely friendly and just the vibes are amazing!

    One of the best chicken salads ever

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    I recently went in and asked about the wait time for a table for two. They asked me if I had signed…read moreup to be part of the waitlist, after I said no, she explained that I had to scan the QR code to get placed in waitlist and the waitlist is currently 45 minutes. I scanned the QR code and went to the bathroom. As I walked back there, I noticed there were 4 open spots at the bar and there were 6 2-top tables set up, which was confusing because there was a 45 minutes wait. Walking back from the bathroom I thought I would ask the bartender if the seating at the bar was also reserved by through the waitlist. I walked up ( did not attempt to sit down as that part of the bar was not clean) and the bartender started rudely saying "have you spoken to the host " I said yes but I had a question, and she continuously said " you have to speak to the host." I told her that I just had a question for her then she rudely said again "sometimes we use this as seating so-rry." My partner and I decided to leave after that. I had never been treated that way in my life. I open my mouth to say something and I couldn't because I was rudely interrupted. I felt like I was hurried out of the area. After being here countless times before and exploring the menu with friends and family, I don't think I will ever come back as this left a bad taste in my mouth. It's hard to go back when you feel you were discriminated against. My partner and I felt like we were that night as the attitudes and behaviors from the bartender and hostess were rude.

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    Atmosphere is extremely important to me, especially when I'm looking for a place to unwind after an…read moreevent. After leaving the symphony, we wanted somewhere nearby to grab a meal and have a good conversation, so we ended up at Miller's Pub at 134 S. Wabash. My colleague had made a reservation, but honestly, it didn't seem necessary, you can easily walk in. Miller's Pub is a longtime Chicago staple, and we were seated quickly. The space is much larger than it appears, with a classic Irish pub feel and an antique charm that gives it a lot of character. Our server was enthusiastic, attentive, and very accommodating throughout the night, which we appreciated. Food-wise, we ordered a variety of dishes. I kept it simple with a salad topped with carrots and chicken, it was just okay, nothing particularly memorable. One of my colleagues ordered a chicken sandwich, and another got what might have been the most massive fish tender I've ever seen. If I ate fish, I definitely would've tried it, and she said it was really good. Unfortunately, what really impacted our experience was the atmosphere. There was a choir conference happening nearby, and a large group of attendees came into the pub and started singing, loudly and continuously, throughout the evening. While it was entertaining for the first couple of songs, it quickly became overwhelming and disruptive. It didn't seem like other patrons were enjoying it either, there was little to no engagement or applause, and I found myself wishing the staff had stepped in to tone things down a bit. I understand that a bar environment can bring in all kinds of energy, but this went on far too long and really took away from the experience we were hoping to have. Based on the food alone, I'd give Miller's Pub 3 out of 5 stars. But factoring in the overall experience, it's closer to a 2.5 out of 5 for me.

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    My husband and I came with our daughter here and we were blown away. The atmosphere is really cool…read more We really loved the vibes and the decor. We both got flight flights and then I had a avocado Caesar salad salad with chicken and my husband had a Smashburger. We ordered my daughter chicken burgers and fries of course lol. Everything was delicious and we would 100% go back.

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    The Gage has been a staple on Michigan Ave since 2007 and there's good reason for that. Consistency…read moreis the key to success in this part of town. The clientele is a balance of tourists visiting Millennium Park, businessmen grabbing lunch or taking a client out to dinner and/or weekenders hanging downtown looking for a nice meal out in a contemporary setting. Folks visiting The Gage will not settle for okay food and average service. And they're willing to pay for quality because it's either an "occasion" or the tab is being picked up with a company card. We visited on a Saturday morning for brunch, and everything about the visit was on point. The service was friendly and prompt. She knew the menu and made fantastic recommendations. The space itself is clean and inviting - nice enough for a business dinner, but casual enough for jeans and a hoodie. The food and drinks were all delicious, and the price point was exactly where it should be for a sit-down, table service restaurant in the heart of the city. It gets crowded here, so reservations are a good idea. Usually there's a reason if a restaurant has been around for a while and you constantly need to make a reservation. The Gage checks all the boxes.

    I know this restaurant is often full of tourists, but hear me out. It's really decent food and the…read moreprices could be higher. I've been coming here after visiting the art institute or before the symphony for the last 14 yrs. I've had brunch, lunch, and dinner and I've never had a meal to complain about. My kids love the fish n chips and I love the curry poutine. After not finding a single poutine I liked in Quebec, I just figured I disliked poutine. Turns out, the only one I like is at the Gage. The last time I was here, my daughter asked for her egg on the side of her avocado toast. It mistakenly arrived on the toast. She said it was fine and didn't want to make a fuss, but our waiter still offered free dessert for the mixup. Great service. Great fried pickles. Nice ambiance. And price points I don't complain too loudly about. It's not exactly cheap, but it's not outrageous

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