Shamrock Pub

Visited patios to see a local band Just the Tip. Ordered two drinks, a double Jack and Diet and a…read moreCoors light and was charged $10.50 and about 45 minutes later, ordered the same exact two drinks and was randomly charged $12.50 and rounded to 14. Will NOT be back when dishonest bartenders are willing to charge random prices and obviously skimming the till. Dan DuBois

Great place to hang out and have drinks! The bartenders and owners are amazing and always very…read morefriendly. They have games you can play out on the patio and they always have football on during football season. We have been here numerous times and it's always a blast!

Patio, bags, & Patio Ball!

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Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub & Grill

4.1(178 reviews)

63.0 mi

What a wonderful restaurant! First night in Galena, IL we dined here. I kept it simple with a bowl…read moreof potato soup and a Scottish egg. The soup was a delicious . A thinner soup but the flavor was delectable! The Scottish egg was over the top with a beautiful curry aioli sauce. The sausage encasing the egg was neither greasy or salty but packed with flavor. I would definitely order it again! My husband loved his fish and chips! The music by a gentleman whose last name was Herr was fantastic! Loved the whole vibe!

Checked out this Irish pub located in a hotel in Galena. Frank O'Dowd's certainly is an appropriate…read moresetting for the guests here. It has a lot more room than expected with enough space for live music. As for the drinks and food they're good stuff also. The prices can be high but it's not crazy for the atmosphere and quality. Basically this is one of the first places one encounters when entering town from the east. It's located in the Irish Cottage Inn & Suites. The hotel itself is very nice and has lots of amenities of its own if wanting to stay there. As for the restaurant itself it's one of the highlights. It's about $8 for an Irish coffee, which is a classic in the morning, evening, or whenever. Amazingly they have non dairy options including Bailey's Dairy Free Toffee Cream. It's about $18 or more for an entree which is a lot. We were able to find a few plant based options. I got the Roasted Squash Bowl. This has broccolini, farro, heirloom tomato relish, pickled red cabbage, and white beech mushrooms. An earthy flavor. She had the Vegan Shepherd's Pie. An alternative made with faux beef and mushroom gravy There's also plenty of meaty options like beef medallions. For sure it's one of the nicer restaurants around here. It's closed Mondays. They amazingly have a few things for vegans and vegetarians.

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Signature Pub Burger

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McNally's Irish Pub

3.7(188 reviews)

59.4 mi

Did not eat here but we enjoyed our drinks. Cute bar, love the decor, a lot of wood and definitely…read morehas a pub feel. Service from the bar tender was good, she kept out drinks flowing. Cute place to stop for a beer.

We were called to West Chicago for an emergency and hadn't eaten all day. Upon finishing, Dr…read more Robert insisted we hold out for a ride to St. Charles and the world's greatest Irish pub. Heard that before, Rob. McNally's is cute and all but nothing like the greats. It has a comfy cozy atmosphere that, initially, I found relaxing. Then the server showed-up with a nasty disposition and the patience of a child. After waiting entirely too long for a check-up, I ended up asking the bartender for a refill. How hard is it to just grab the server and tell her to add a drink to our tab? No can do. I was dismissed, very short and coarsely, and told to order it through my waitress. The saving grace was their menu and quality of food. The scotch egg, shepherd's pie boxty and the Guinness chocolate mousse were spot on. I had a bite of their bangers and mash and easily could order that, too. I didn't handle the bill but I can tell you the place is pricey and there's not enough here to justify it. Obviously, we didn't say a thing to the good doctor but this place is mediocre at best. 02/26

Pot roast, fish and chips, Reuben boxty, and mushroom omelet with cheese and side of breakfast potatoes

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Stout's Irish Pub & Grill

3.9(101 reviews)

40.1 mi

Went in for dinner one evening. Found two open seats at the bar. Place was packed. Typical pub…read moreatmosphere. Service was sufficient. They were doing the best they could with the staff they had for the crowd they had. Ordered the beaded tenderloin. Holy smokes was it huge. Took half for leftovers. It was one of the better tenderloins I've had recently. Would definitely go back. Based on watching orders coming out of the kitchen, the tenderloin It's the thing everyone gets. Will definitely return.

My first review was taken down for some reason. So here we go again…read more. I actually went back to this establishment a few times because I wanted to give Stout's Irish Pub the benefit of the doubt. I thought maybe the first experience was just an off day for the waitresses. Unfortunately, after going back, I realized it wasn't a one-time thing. Each time, I've found the service to be rude, dismissive, and generally unwelcoming. There seems to be a select group of staff who are very close with certain customers and will spend their time talking with and befriending them, while other customers are seemingly ignored. I've also noticed staff spending a lot of time on their phones or sitting at the bar instead of checking on customers. The overall attitude from some of the staff gives off major "mean girl" energy. It's especially noticeable because there was a newer staff member during my most recent visit who was genuinely kind, attentive, and good at her job. I really enjoyed interacting with her, and she honestly stood out from the rest in the best way. The food is just okay and, in my opinion, lacks flavor. If you order it to go, expect it to be pretty soggy by the time you get home. I gave this place multiple chances because I really wanted to like it, but unfortunately the repeated poor service and mediocre food have completely turned me off. I won't be returning.

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The Hope And Anchor English Pub

3.8(114 reviews)

38.7 mi

i absolutely love the fish and chips. now because i have had stomach surgery., i cannot eat fried…read morefood so... i order the fish and chips " baked" . i use the lemon ( i hate tartar sauce) . ever since i've made the switch , my cholesterol has come down ( no meds now) . and no more nights in the bathroom. greasy ,oily fried foods lands me into the bathroom for " all nighters" . i am just making this suggestion for those that might want to give the fish and chips a 2nd chance ( try baked !!) its not greasy , and so much healthier for you. moist, juicy , never been disappointed. my husband is from " cape cod " ( real seafood) . this is what rockford has to offer ( okay ?) , so i keep that in mind ( while i countdown the days till we leave where i was born and raised) to the land of real seafood.

The fish and chips was OK and not great the place needs a lot of work inside and there's no way…read morethis is the top fish fry in Rockford Tavern on Clark is a much better value a much nicer experience

Cool music vibe decor

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Nitro milk stout.

Murphy's Pub and Grill

2.6(75 reviews)

39.0 mi

My sister & I stopped in here on a Thursday night for a beer and a bite to eat. A few people…read moregaming, a few at the bar and a few at tables eating. We enjoyed the half price Rueben, fries and the pasta salad. They had Smithwicks on tap, so that was a plus for me. Menu was interesting and we had a hard time making our picks, plenty of dishes I would've liked to try. Guy singing Karaoke was damn good so we enjoyed that too. Would stop again. Might not be my scene on the weekend but during the week, sure. The only drawback was we sat down and no one noticed so I had to go up to the bar to get waited on but after that our server was attentive.

Just visiting the area and wanted a drink and some food. We thought this was going to be an Irish…read morepub. Just no. We walked in, were wanded, and asked to empty pockets. (First red flag) We sat at the bar and quickly found out this was a meat market. Servers were dressed to serve and to the point some were sitting at the bar drinking with patrons. (Another big red flag) The music was so loud you could barely hear each other. The place looked like it might get cleaned twice a month. We chose not to eat here, had one drink, and happily left. If that's your scene, by all means this is your place. But for us, we wanted something different. So we left and got that elsewhere.

Great choices!!

Taco salad

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O'Riley and Conway's Irish Pub

3.7(125 reviews)

62.8 mi

Good awesome Real feel of an Irish pub great conversation…read more Plenty of tv Music All around good time "BOB". I LOVE YOU!

Well it was a last minute call but we decided to take this place on for St Patrick's Day. The…read moreplace was packed but we got lucky and got two seats at the bar to avoid the 40 minute wait for a table. The bar was severely understaffed for a holiday rush at 6:00 pm but the drinks we ordered were very good. The atmosphere is just what you want in an Irish bar. Just lots of friendly people having a good time. We both ordered the corned beef and cabbage and the portion could have fed a family of four. My only critique is that the brisket was not sliced correctly. It tasted really good but it was hard to eat as it was cut with the grain instead of against the grain. We topped of the meal with a Bailey's Irish cream cheese cake which was delicious. Will definitely try this place again to try their other culinary options. Just a fun place!

Saint Paddy's Day Corned Beef and Cabbage

Reuben sandwich and Gray's root beer.

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Rumchata iced coffee

O'Malley's Pub and Eatery

4.1(119 reviews)

60.9 mi

Checked out this long time bar and restaurant in Aurora. It always gets a big gathering for sports…read moreespecially the football games. O'Malley's is located in one of the more rural parts of the city if you can call it that. Basically one of the few dining options that are right around here. There's the usual beers and cocktails, as well as things like burgers and pretzels. Bigger than it looks inside. It's located pretty close to the golf course so it's a popular spot after playing. This also gets a lot of people who are watching football on weekends. One of the local sports bars. They have a pretty good happy hour. It's about $4 for basic cocktails such as whiskey and Coke. It's about $5 to get the Pretzel Logs. The rest of the food menu is pretty meaty, with things like burgers and chicken tenders. For sure it's a good place for watching games. It's located on Hill Avenue next to Phillips Park. The happy hour is even on weekends.

Stopped in for a beer on a Friday afternoon. Friendly bartender and the atmosphere was lively with…read morewhat seemed to be a lot of regulars. Nice outdoor patio looking towards golf course. Video poker machines in the back and a pool table. Will try some food on my next visit!

Whiskey And The Pretzel Logs

Corned beef and cabbage!

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Birthday shot, Vegas Bomb.

The Lift

3.6(19 reviews)

76.7 mi

This is one of my favorite rock n roll clubs/bars in Iowa! Located right off the Mississippi where…read morethe boats are docked to shore, this is a great place to cast your anchor and hang out for a night and watch some music! When entering the bar you might think you are in a different land, and in a different time! It feels kinda like an Irish pub in a dungeon! But there's a pool table so you know your safe! There are two long bars one on the side room where the music is and one in the main room! I have been here numerous times of the past 10 years and the bar tenders always seem to be the same. And they are great! Prices are great too, you can get your fancy whisky or craft brews, but they also carry cans of PBR, and Old Mil for us on a budget! The music room is great, it has great sound, and Aaron H. who has booked here for years brings in great stuff, a totally curated room of music! The locals just come here cause there is live music and they usually leave satisfied in their choice cause Aaron has great taste! I have been lucky enough to play here a few times and every time I have had a great time! They have a great back patio as well, but like I said they are right off the Mississippi so it might get kinda buggy sometimes! This is a total gem if you find yourself in Dubuque!

Old school vibe here. We randomly came across this place after we went to Vinnys for supper. Then…read morewe randomly ran into out of town friends. We had a blast. Its not anything fancy here just a nice casual bar.

Stage!

Can you play Taps?

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Main bar.

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Nichole G.

11 years ago

Best burgers in Dixon & surrounding area! Fried pickles are phenomenal too! Service is always great! I have never left there unhappy and my kids always want the yummy chicken strips. If u get a chance when they are on special, the Irish Tacos are to die for! Elaine and Stew are fantastic at what they do! read more

James B.

7 months ago

It's my husband's and I'm favorite go to. Service is always great food is extra yummy. Thank you for being the rockstars you are.

Elaine B.

8 years ago

Best place in town for burgers and cold beer. Friendly atmosphere and they always thank you for stopping by. Hank. read more

Justin K.

4 years ago

there food and the quality there is just amazing and they have the best burgers!

Candy M.

118

9 years ago

Such a friendly home town atmosphere. Great food and always someone to talk to.

William P.

3 years ago

Great food, drinks, and staff. Prices aren't bad either.

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