This is a gem. Food is legit. They can be gluten friendly too-- big plus. Thr vibes are for an Irish pub are . Big garage doors that open for nice weather days is a great feature too. They even have a rotating frozen drink. Live music each week. Like I said, this is a gem. Go- you'll love it too. 10/10 recommend read more

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The fries were delicious but the atmosphere was the true star here!! On tuesday nights an Irish band comes in and suddenly you're transported to Dublin! It was pretty magical and felt very communal!! Service was a little slow but as was expected with one person working and a crowded bar, no fault of their own! Gorgeous little corner of chicago! Would recommend for good drinks and good food and a little Irish wonder read more

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Live music, great food, cozy atmosphere... what more could you want?! Popped in on a Tuesday to find the front area full of musicians (Irish vibes?) just jamming together- apparently it's a Tuesday tradition and I can vouch for it being super fun and lively. Service was attentive, food was great- and large portions and prices were really reasonable. Knocking one star as the pizza sauce/cheese were a little too loose making it basically have to be eaten with a knife and fork, but still tasted great. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Perfect neighborhood bar. The food is really good. I had the chicken ceasar wrap and my friend had the grilled cheese which has a crispy cheese as the bun. I never had anything like it, highly recommend. I had the berry lychee martini which was perfect for a summer evening read more

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While the Wolfhound is an Irish bar, it is so much more. On my first visit, I asked a question and immediately was given a detailed explanation and in depth answer. I was immediately greeted with a friendly warmth. I felt I was visiting family. Over the years, that has not changed rather it has deepened. Plenty of fun and jovial banter. Drinks are served efficiently in upscale glassware. Food, some items unusual but so flavorful. Try the breakfast sandwich, with hand carved ham and addictive potatoes. Also the brussel sprouts appetizer - unique and a real treat for the taste buds. Fish and chips has probably the best fish I have had in Chicago over the past 30+ years. Don't forget to get some of the delicious scones to take home with you. Baked on site by the owners Mum, a true master baker of all things Irish. Entertainment on a Tuesday evening should not be missed, enjoy Irish music with pickup musicians. Test your grey matter with the quiz night on Wednesday evenings. Very happy to have the Wolfhound as my first choice for sports; rugby, soccer, football, hockey to name a few. However, don't take my word for it, check out the Wolfhound and experience the crac for yourself. Enjoy! Slainthe read more

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We've been meaning to visit Wolfhound for nearly the last year, always intrigued by the large skeleton outside their door dressed appropriately to each holiday/season. I've been following on instagram as well and they really go all out with all of their events. And can I just say, we are so happy that we finally made it in! Came in on a Friday night for dinner and we were very pleased with the relaxed and charming atmosphere. It's seat yourself and we were tended to right away with a great server. There are adorable lights on the ceiling, an epic menu for food and drinks, and good amount of seating. Lots of families came with baby strollers and good amount of space at the bar in front as well. We had two cocktails which were absolutely fantastic followed by mini sausage rolls, my husband was inhaling them they are so good. We had the French chicken breast and Irish dog, both tasty and beautifully presented. Followed this with the orange cheesecake (personally our least favorite item but that's okay) and another drink. Hoping to come back soon and hear some local Irish music! read more

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Great atmosphere with really good food. Nice Irish pub feel with great lighting. The owner and staff are all super friendly. We were there on a Tuesday and they had live Irish music. Looking forward to going back. read more

restaurant week review...with caveats! 3 of us took advantage of WH's resto week menu and discovered while there that the menu items aren't on their regular menu! it's a shame bc the haddock/french dip/vegetarian mushroom wellington-- (which i had) were outstanding! i guess this is a testament to the kitchen overall but still confused why they would not stick with their regular menu. i thought the whole purpose of RW was to showcase their offerings during the cold, miserable months when no one wants to emerge from their homes. anyhow - one of the best old fashioned's i've had -- and my friend had a magner on draft. awesome pub with mixology vibes! it's not the biggest space and also located at a wonky intersection. live irish music on tuesdays which got pitchy at times but overall - very lovely. the bartender/server is superwoman and deserves a raise - she managed it all and did so with a smile and without skipping a beat! read more

Stopped in at this Avondale Irish Pub and had a great time. Bartender welcomed me in with a smile and great old fashioned. I ordered the full Irish breakfast and every component was traditional and delicious. Took half of it home. Great energy in an inviting space. If you're free on a Tuesday there is live traditional Irish music. read more

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Stumbled into this bar on 4th of July weekend only to discover Ireland's national past time up on the screen and it. was. awesome. We were so into it and watching the experts for reactions but if you ever want legit Irish food with legit Irish sports, go here. It's likely an under appreciated younger sibling to a well known Irish place up the street. It is equally authentic. BTW, the sport was GAA. read more

Cute bar and friendly staff, but the service was painfully slow. It was not busy, as it was a Sunday afternoon just before 2, not quite lunch or dinner. After we ordered our food, it took 50 mins to come out. The fries were great, and the Fried Chicken Sandwich tasted good, but half the chicken was too thick that it overtook the sandwich. I appreciated the generous piece of chicken, but it didn't go well. Decent bar food if you're not in a hurry and in the area. read more

The Wolfhound Bar and Kitchen - Fried Chicken Sandwich, Griddle Burger - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love these guys! Brandon, the owner is off the boat , plays a mean fiddle and super sweet, congenial and the food is tasty as well! The service is great cozy neighborhood spot. I happen to live in the neighborhood, but even if I didn't, I would come back to this cozy fun at times rowdy little spot again and again! read more

WAY too much cheese on the pizza which is a pitty because the crust is so good and the overall garlic flavor is delicious. 5$ Guinness was also nice. read more

Lovely Irish pub and kitchen. Does the business in a delightfully authentic way without being forced. Forget your gluten-free. Don't look for almond milk. read more

Overall a good spot. The burgrs are excellent and have a nice flame broiled scent. Fries are solid too. Guiness is fresh and good too. However the sausage rolls were disapointing. Not the flakey baked kind but some deep-fried tastless abomination. read more

I've eaten here many times now. The owner is Irish, a firefighter, musician and has a passion for food. Everything is made from scratch down the the ketchup. The chicken sandwich, full Irish (all day) breakfast, chicken strips & cheese curds are my favs. They have a brunch menu on the weekend with home baked Irish soda bread and other goodies. I can't say no to their mimosas! I've recently tried the soups which were generous in size and the perfect winter warmer. They have different soups on rotation. I've also tried their late night menu which has delicious pizzas, the best sliders and more. All the staff are super friendly especially Emily who makes a great margarita! It's fairly easy to get street parking nearby. They have a good schedule of weekly entertainment (live Irish trad sessions, quizzes, drinks & food specials and other events). I think it's a good neighborhood place and definitely worth a try. read more

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I really wanted to love this place, no one infront to greet you no sign that says "please wait to be seated or seat yourself" apparently there was only the bartender that was waiting on everyone :\. I did see the chef come out from the back to help which I've never seen before. He was very nice though! It took forever to get my food and drinks, the food was ok I got the burger it was dry the chicken sandwich was pretty good, cheddar broccoli was bland too, cheese curds were super greasy and almost choked on the cheese the prices A bit pricey I was honestly ready to walk out. I saw people coming in and waiting for at least10min for someone to look at them and to be seated they looked super mad too (I felt their pain) the owner came later on and started helping he was pleaseant . The ambiance is chill I mean I'll go back if I have nowhere else to go. read more

It's an Irish bar, having little Irish- it's a bar that serves food. We arrived and we're seated at a high top table, sprinkle lights cover the ceiling with loud music playing. We were greeted with enthusiasm- as we asked about what we should order or what was recommended we were told that you can't go wrong with anything on the menu; our handhelds are awesome, for an Irish bar our pizza is outstanding. We make everything in house. The excitement and confidence as the server / bar tender reviewed with us was real. We had ordered the spinach dip, fries and a pizza to start. Spinach dip was average, the chips were great though, a take on cool ranch Doritos, the fries needed salt, the aioli didn't save the day. Our server came back around 30 minutes later explaining that the kitchen was behind and the pizza would be out right away. 20 minutes later the pizza arrived. Soggy bottom average sauce cheese falling off because it was undercooked. He apologized. We had asked to place our order for our main entrees and additional cocktails. Chicken was just not good at all, it wasn't cooked enough for a crunch exterior, the cheese was overwhelming and the dill was overpowering. The French did didn't do any better. The meat missed the mark on seasoning, the cheese was soured bc of the combination of provolone and Swiss- there wasn't much of a balance of flavors at all. We placed an order for a few cocktails (none worth trying, bland and boring) and our second order never came ti the table - Pizza - even if it were cooked correctly, would have still missed a three star review. The sauce was off- blamed by the rush of food in the kitchen is an excuses that they forgot to place the order and rushed it. The restaurant portion had two tables full of 4 or less at this time. 7:30 reservation and leaving at 9:30 for a bar with food is too long in my opinion, several kinks that need to be addressed. When we were waiting for our check- we were told that another table had accidentally received our bill and paid it and left, they had asked us to then pay their bill which was less but also not ours. In a shady transaction that could have been avoided. That may be the biggest flaw in this entire evening. read more

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I went for dinner at about 7:30pm on a Thursday night. We found the sign to seat ourselves and we sat and were greeted and received our waters. Our actual waitress did not check on us too often, as we were tucked in that corner of the bar. However, other staff checked in on us and made sure our waters were full. This place had one of my favorite burgers and espresso martinis. I enjoyed my dinner of the braised pork shoulders. The potato's and broccoli were warm and flavorful. I really enjoyed all of the food and drinks. This place would be perfect if service was just a bit better. read more

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Very good pizza. Pan-style (I think, or at least not thin crust so a little more chewy than crispy) and they put a healthy amount of cheese on it. The sauce is also very good, tastes like fresh marinara similar to Rao's / San Marzano and is slightly on the sweet side. I ordered takeout but saw they have a good happy hour with some food and drink deals. read more

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Love the food & drinks at the Wolfhound! The scones on the brunch menu are delicious and the cheese curds and pizza on the dinner menu are amazing! The seasoning on the pizza is my favorite part. It's a thicker version of a thin crust pizza which I enjoy. Great service and atmosphere make the Wolfhound the perfect Irish bar! read more

Modern definition of a no frills neighborhood bar. Limited food and cocktail selection, nothing too special on either side. The Meridian was solid, perhaps a bit too heavy on the lemon/Italicus and lacking a little body, but a nice cocktail for an Irish pub. The food is a bit of a different story, ranging from incredibly salty/vinegary brussels leaves, to an elote dip that was a tale of two dishes. The roasted corn relish was delicious, fresh, and bright, while the vegetables and mango underneath the salty chips were absolutely drenched in vinegar to the point where you can still taste it a day later. The spinach and artichoke dip had pretty flavor and nice stringy cheese, but was about as soupy as I've seen, served, oddly enough, with wonton crackers. The staff/bartender are very friendly, it's a really inviting atmosphere where people are quick to strike up a conversation. However, it might be best served for a quick pre- or post-dinner drink, rather than your destination for a full dining experience. read more

We are so happy we stumbled upon this GEM. Awesome Irish pub style bar, and rest assured they pour a perfect pint of Guinness. Food is phenomenal, can't say enough good things about Wolfhound read more

Good food, good ambience, nice staff. Great place to watch rugby. I especially like the Irish breakfast.

Ever since this placed opened, I wanted to go and tonight was the night! The owner greeted me as we walked in and the bartender took our order. By looking around the place, you can tell that there was a lot of excellent thought put into it. It's comfortable and cozy, and seating not too tight. But the food? All I can say is awesome. The fries were some of the best I've ever had and the portion generous for an appetizer. My friend had the chicken dish and I swear he was ready to almost about to lick the plate. After I try the brunch, this will probably become my neighborhood favorite, and if you don't live down the block, make the trip. Wolfound is definitely worth it. read more

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This place is a new find for my husband and I, and I think this place will make it into the regular circuit. The food here is really really good, i had the chicken sandwich and my husband had the burger. Everything is very high quality and cooked to perfection. We will be back! read more

Food is delicious. Great staff and great menu. There's live music on Tuesday. Will be back!

I just moved down the block and tried Wolfhound for the first time on Wednesday. My wife and I split the fried chicken sandwich and cheese curds which were both amazing, as well as the fries that came with the sandwich! It was pouring rain and there was a slight drip which was no bother to us at all but wanted to point it out so no one slipped. Brendan, the owner, came over to talk to us and comped us a round of beers, which was completely unnecessary but very much appreciated! He seemed very genuine and can tell that he takes pride in his restaurant. The waitresses there were also very sweet and talking in Irish accents, which Brendan told us were there for the summer from Ireland. It is very cute and cozy inside with lights strung about. I also saw that they have held some great events - Taylor Swift listening party, charity events, and high tea for Mother's Day and Christmas. I will definitely be back soon for brunch to try the Irish breakfast and hoping that they have the High Tea again! All around very happy to support great people and great food! read more

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Great place to watch a rugby game. The burger and fries were sooooo good! One of the best burgers I've had in a long time. Looking forward to going back! read more

Visited this pub for the first time and will definitely come back. Loved the atmosphere and food. Wife had soup and salad and I had the griddle burger. All of it was very good. It is a very comfortable and welcoming place; the owner, Brandon, even stopped by to chat with us for a bit. read more

Nice hangout bar for sport or socializing. Good food, but they need to revamp their breakfast potatoes.

Great food and cool atmosphere! Really enjoyed the spinach dip and pizza! Service was quick too :) read more

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Had a really delicious brunch there this morning with friends and my 11 year old daughter. We got a great seat in the front by the open air garage style window. We ordered the mini sausage rolls, vegetarian quiche, waffles with fruit, and mimosas. All items were amazing - even the mimosas!! However they made it was better than most mimosas I've had. The mini sausage rolls and quiche both had amazing buttery pastry crusts that we were told are made in house. The portion sizes were perfect. My daughter enjoyed her waffles with fruit. It also came with a very tasty blackberry compote. I will be returning for brunch in the near future. This place was a gem! read more

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Came here for my partners birthday with the whole family. After we were seated, we were told that a lot of pizza orders came in and it would be a bit. No problem with that at all. An hour and 10 min later we're all still waiting and I went to ask what was going on. I was told that 3 members of the kitchen staff were not there and the manager was doing the cooking. If you had told us that from the beginning, we would have gone somewhere else. Again, no problem. I ordered the Bistro Filet, was not a $22 dish. The Brussel sprouts were smaller than my pinky nail, the mashed potatoes were loose and meh, the meat was over cooked, that said the gravy was good. Not worth it in my opinion and not worth a second chance. read more

Cool place; good vibe and a solid tap list. Some of the better bar food I've had. French dip sandwich was delicious and incredible fries

Great Pub! Had a fine meal and great cocktails ! Cool vibe with a very nice owner and employees! Chef and owner checked with us several times. Very attentive service! read more

Early dinner reservation during Restaurant Week--can't wait to go back!! Small space ( pretty loud at times) more high top tables with backless stools than traditional seating (would not bring a person with age or mobility issues unless guaranteed low seating). Super friendly and capable professional staff. Fantastic boozy cocktails- so tasty and beautiful ( even the Old Fashioned). Do not pass up the Wagyu sandwich ( smooth and soft with crisp fries)...or the Fried Brie ( even the hard pass on Brie person in our party loved it- especially as bite with cranberry chutney)..or the Apple tartin (warm and topped with silky ice cream). read more

We had artichoke dip, pizza, chicken sandwich(huge!). The food is on point. The team here makes their own ingredients. Drew made me a special drink, took my likes and mix a drink Bang! We will be back read more

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Great place for beers and some great food. I have been here for brunch twice and have enjoyed it with friends. They were great for lingering and socializing. read more

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Love this new addition to our Avondale neighborhood! The food is always delicious and they offer a solid beer/cocktail menu. We can't wait to head back soon to check out their mid week happy hour specials. Do yourself a favor and start with the cheese curds. read more

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