I went the weekend before St pats day. Very busy and the waitress was crazy busy. She managed to keep our water glasses filled and our drinks coming! Per our waitress recommendation, I got the beef brisket grilled cheese. And got the curry cheese fries. ( upgrade and was charged $2.75 for a spoonful of sauce) . But besides that, the sandwich was great. I don't even like curry and I loved the fries. Definitely get this again. Friend had fish and chips. Fish and fries were good. ( larger fry wedges, not skinny fries) did not like the Cole slaw. I think it had horseradish in it. Big pass on that. Basil lemonade for my beverage was delish. And of course Guinness in tap. We will be back. read more

Great service and fun pub vibe. Lots of good specials including wings and drink specials. Nice neighborhood spot.

Don't go there for fish and chips. Never had worse anywhere. Sorry, NOT! Ordered the fish and chips, waited for over 40 minutes to get our food and when it came, it was so dark almost like they put the fish in the fryer and then went out for a break. I will never ever come back here again. read more

We came here to watch the Bears game. The ambience is warm and cozy. A good number of tv. The waitress was excellent! Very attentive considering it was a busy night because of the game. The Guinness BBQ Wings were delicious. The Guinness Bbq sauce on the wings is tasty and delicious. The cheese curds were good The brisket sliders, were ok. The brisket was dry so it was obviously overcooked. It's a shame because it was a nice portion of brisket. I think if the brisket was medium those sliders would have been excellent. The loaded tots were really nice and crispy and the sauce they put on it is very tasty. read more

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I love coming to Vaughans Pub! It's always a great atmosphere and the food is great. I come for the fish fry with my family and the food is always great. read more

I've never had a bad meal at Vaughn's! The French Onion soup is the best. The staff is friendly!!! What more can you ask for???A+A+ A+

perfect Chicago Irish pub! Great selection of beers and their fish and chips are fantastic especially on Fridays $20 or $21 for AC YE

Vaughan's pub is awesome! I have been going here for many years. Have had such nice memories with friends and family here. Anne, Diane, Sinead, and the whole crew do an awesome job. The food is always great. They have a good rewards program too. If you like authentic Irish food highly recommend Vaughan's pub! The chicken wings and steak sandwiches are some of the best in the city. I am obsessed with their cheeseburger, sliders and french fries too. The chicken sandwich and cheeseburgers are great also. Honestly, I have never had a bad meal here. My favorite chicken wing flavor is the curry dipped in blue cheese. If I had a dying wish meal that would be included. All their chicken wing flavors are great! Highly recommend Vaughan's pub. Always good weekly specials and beer on tap! read more

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Hearty food that'll stick to your ribs. I'd say Vaughan's does capture the vibe of being in an Irish pub/restaurant in, well, in Ireland. We typically go on Sundays for lunch so it seems to be a more mellow atmosphere than let's say, a Friday night. I've tried a variety of the items off their menu and I would say that my favorites are the fish and chips, the corned beef (full dinner and sandwich) and steak sandwich. Friendly service each and every time and the locals are usually talking about Ireland or going back to Ireland. I've kissed the Blarney Stone so I'd love to do that again. In the meanwhile, I'll come back to Vaughn's and pretend that I'm in Killarney. read more

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Much more than your standard Irish pub, this neighborhood gathering spot offers all sorts of tasty and inventive brisket, corn beef, speciality sausage and other dishes from the homeland. Besides typical pub food, you can also get a wide assortment of sandwiches, appetizers and sides including cheese curds, broiled Brussels sprouts, fresh salads and maybe the best waffle and French fries in town. Imported Irish drinks and an inspiring selection of cocktails such as "Raspberry Bubbles." Comfortable upholstered booths for 2, 4, and 6 people and high table and bar seating is available. read more

Our group of four dined at Vaughan's Pub on Northwest Highway on a lazy Monday evening. My love and I have been to two of its sister locations (Emerald Loop and the dearly departed Monty Gaels) and overall, we had a positive experience here too. The wooden booths are a little tight (cozy?) but the four of us had a good time. There are also a few outdoor tables along the street. One unfortunate thing on this evening was that there was only one server, so she was bustin' her tail doing virtually everything. This led to very slow service, but we did not mind too much since we were celebrating an occasion and catching up on good times. We were even allowed to bring in our own dessert for our gathering, very kind indeed. Still, we did get a bit fatigued at the end since we were in there hanging out for over two hours. We felt bad for our server and tipped her well. The cocktail and beer selections are nice (hello Guinness), and we went through our basket of cheese curds way too quickly. My love really savored the brisket grilled cheese on Texas toast, as she has also enjoyed this yummy sandwich at the other locations. I liked the bangers and mash, a solid and filling Irish plate with Irish sausages, mashed potatoes and baked beans. Try the bottle with the brown sauce (that's what it's called) on the sausages, you will not regret it. The Kickin' Southwest burger had some interesting toppings (jalapeno, "ghost pepper" cheese, chicharron, lots of pickle slices) but seemingly was not too spicy for our friend. Vaughan's Pub also does some decent takeout business. We have also enjoyed mac & cheese and fried pickles from here at a friend's backyard gathering earlier in the year. read more

Great service, good selection of taps. Not noisy. Authentic decor. There's a party room upstairs. Smaller than the Emerald, downtown. (Same owners) read more

A friendly, well-run neighborhood bar and grill. I only wish that they had a smaller version of their burgers, maybe 1/3 pound? Anyhow, I had the Chirish and it was excellent. And, as befits a good Irish pub, the head on the Guinness was perfect. read more

Very very poor service, some items are definitely not worth ordering; staff needs to have better service skills, and ownership to take a hard look at how the bartender and servers treat customers that are not in this neighborhood pub more frequently- there is a very big difference on how they regulars and non- regulars! Don't go there on a Friday night, unless you like being snubbed and disappointed with the non- professional service that is exhibited by a lack of empathy towards senior citizens. Our family has been patronizing Vaughan's for over 30 years, and I'm appalled by the BS that the female staff put on customers just because they might feel that it's okay! read more

Living nearby, I pass this place regularly. It's always caught my eye as I perceived it a chill place to grab a bite and have a drink. When the bar began popping up in my social media, I submitted in giving them a shot. The food looked amazing and the influencers really did a good job selling the joint. It's an Irish bar, alright! Actual Irish patrons. Actual Irish barmaid. Irish food items and beer on the menu. Irish insignia throughout, but not in an overwhelming way. I really liked the space: polished wood, glass-stained lamps, really nice booths (the two top booths were really charming and intimate, definitely date worthy for something out of the ordinary). I opted for the bar and my friend and I were first to arrive alongside a couple of regulars. Within minutes the place had several other guests. I knew I was in the right spot! On Tuesday's it's $3 off any burger. I initially wanted to try the Irish breakfast sandwich but couldn't turn away $3 off a burger. To make up for my loss, I got the next best thing to the Irish breakfast sandwich: the Irish sausage in blankets appetizer. Pretty darn good I'd say. I didn't realize the Irish were fond of curry. There definitely was a hint of it in the app. For my meal, I did the Chirish burger: Irish bacon, Irish cheddar, American bacon on brioche. I'd say it's a good starter plate if you're unfamiliar with Irish fare and want to play it safe. The food alone was worth the visit. Our barmaid was lovely really. She seemed to know all her guests (which is why they were all served before my friend and I who actually arrived first lol). I took the experience in stride. But money just doesn't come easy for me, which is why I put such an emphasis on service and it's really quite a bummer when I have to ask for basic things: water refills, another drink order whilst sitting before an empty beer glass for what seemed like forever--a pen for my tab. I sat well over 10 minutes with an open check presenter and a printed tab waiting for her to finish a story about the love lives of her children to other patrons to get a pen to settle the bill. I didn't mind waiting to place my order of beer (I initially wanted a spiked peach ice tea but seeing how slow she was I figured I'd shoot for something off the tap). I didn't mind waiting to place my food order (again, well after everyone else in the joint who arrived after)...To get my water refilled. To ask for my check. But the whole sitting around for a pen to PAY HER was just a turn off and my $10 on $80 was reflective of it. To her defense, she was the only server, busser and runner. Maybe I need to take a hit of weed, or get laid. But I guess I'm just not that chill to wait around to be waited on by someone so nonchalant. I'd love to come back but, would you, after writing such a dismal review? read more

Found the perfect neighborhood spot! Started to come here after my son's soccer practice for dinner and the food is amazing! Diana is so attentive and even though I've been there 3 times, she remembers my son's team, my drink and the dressing I take on my salad! She also remembered that my son does indeed like the onions on his food! Highly recommend!! read more

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Went to meet some friends. The bartender Sinead was the nicest in the city of Chicago. You can't skip the miller lite draft. Sinead is the best of all chicago bartenders. read more

Another great lunch at Vaughan's, great atmosphere , one of the best neighborhood bar and grills Fish and chips were great , service was fast and friendly, Great rewards program Highly recommended for lunch or just to have a drink read more

Great pub. Lacking only live music. Fresh food, ridiculously large portion size, and well prepared. Friendly people and nice vibe.

This was out first time here. The service was terrible...chips were cold..fish was undercooked and greasy. Will not go back.

Went to meet some friends in Vaughans bar on the north west side of Chicago. Diane was the nicest, sweetest and kindest bartender you could meet. The chicken curry was a big hit with my guests. We were truly blessed to have Diane as our bartender and server. She was doing everything herself with her beautiful smile and sunny disposition. read more

EXCELLENT burger (Chirish) and great service at the bar. Taco special was also delicious!

I love their carne asada salad, I get it every time. It's a small place with great service but we love to eat there. They also have good specials read more

We live in the area, and keep trying to love this place -- especially when my husband is from Ireland, and we're desperate to find a local. But the food is mediocre, and every time we're there, the 2 women running the show (always on the weekends; been there forever) just don't seem to know what's going on. Why fight for their attention at the bar when the restaurant is only barely half-full? We've been there a handful of times, and wound up walking out tonight when we arrived, sat there for well over 10 minutes, and no one even said hello to you. It breaks my heart not to support local business, especially the ones still struggling post-pandemic, but we won't be back. read more

Great neighborhood pub, came here years ago, should come here more often. Right across from the Gladstone Metra, great food, great service. Seriously, stop in, relax, eat and enjoy! read more

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Hadnt gone in a while so thought i'd give it a go.Pints are still great. Food is ok. Chronically understaffed before and after Covid and was again today ( 1 bartender covering the entire place). Dont go here unless you know one of the bartenders or you'll be waiting awhile. Definitely not the same as it was. read more

$19 for Irish breakfast! Two tiny eggs, potatoes from a bag, stale brown bread and it didn't come with Kerry Gold butter. Some American tasteless brand. Pudding was one tiny slice of each. Irish bacon okay, beens okay. Bangers okay. For $10 I expected more. read more

Food was great - a lot of great choices. Service was outstanding - as always. Will be back again soon.

Absolutely loved this place. This is a neighborhood bar - a real Irish Pub staffed with servers and bartenders from Ireland. The ambiance is very traditional and it was fun to be there. The servers are friendly and strike up conversations with customers. They know their regulars - greeted them by name at the door, and know who is not a regular, chatting us all up to get to know us. It was lunch, so although Guinness on tap sounded great, I only had a coke. The menu items are fairly diverse, but I went simple. I ordered a hamburger with fries. It was served in a traditional American manner -- lettuce, tomato, and onion on a soft bun. The fries were freshly cut by hand, crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. My only complaint (?) was there were simply too many of them to eat. Luckily, I was with three others who willingly helped me finish them off. The hamburger - the meat was fresh. I didn't ask what the blend was, but it tasted like it was pure beef. I must have been a half pound. Very good. Great food, great people, great service - what more could you ask? read more

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Very Good Burger !!!!! We had recently smoked brisket nachos with waffles fries it was delicious!!!!!!

The wrap waffles fries and cheese curds were on point! So quick and easy to do a pick up! Cheese curds are 100% recommended!!! read more

Vaughan's Pub & Grill - a plate of food - Irish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Fantastic food and wonderful service. Plenty of delicious items to find on the menu! Recommend the curry!

We love coming here!!!! Ann and Diane are awesome servers. We have come here for years and I can't believe I never wrote a review! We LOVE the wings. I always get curry.... YUM!!! Their turkey burger is awesome too. Always a nice time here! read more

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Awful Awful Awful....Staff was beyond rude...Corned beef was as tough as a shoe didn't taste much better...Mac and cheese was served COLD....had to cut it with a knife....would go back if it was last place open...only have two thumbs to turn down... read more

We were recommended this place when we first moved to the area and we were excited to try it out as it looked like a nice place. We walked in and the bartender/waitress had an Irish accent. With all this, our hopes were high for the food. Unfortunately it did not live up to our expectations, and I think this was probably the worst food I have ever gotten from a restaurant. I ordered the bangers and mash as it is normally one of my dishes. The bangers were burnt and dried out as if they were sitting out in the open all day. The mash was no better as it was also dry and tasted as it they didn't season or add anything other than potato. read more

I've got to say, in this day and age great service is nothing to snivel at. Vaughan's Pub's service was great for us tonight. Attentive, kind, timely, and caring. What more could you ask for? Our table got the Fish Tacos, Black & Blue Burger, and Chicken Quesadilla, all very delicious. read more

Friendly neighborhood pub with great on tap selections and FANTASTIC food and service !!!!

All you can eat Fish and chips every Friday!!! Can't beat that! A nice Irish bar with food and ample street parking

Yay!!!! Yay!!!! Yay!!!!!! My favorite bartender is back!!!!! And she took care of a full bar and several tables!!! Still always..the best Chicken Currey read more

A friend recommended the Friday night AYCE fish and chips a few months ago. It became a relevant recommendation this past Friday when fish and chips was all I could think about. We arrived at 6:50pm and there were 2 big parties ahead of our party of 5. I was getting nervous we wouldn't get a table for a while. Turns out, we were sat within about 15 minutes. We cane with our 5 and 2 year old boys. I was kinda nervous about taking my kids to, you know, a bar. But it's surprisingly family friendly and they have a kids menu. The staff is super friendly and fast! Our waitress even complimented our kids on their behavior and handed out suckers. So nice! We had cheese curds to start and they were amazing. My kids had a cup of cheddar broccoli soup and a plate of bangers and fries. They loved everything. My husband and I had the fish and chips and it was amazing. The fish pieces are a nice size and fried well. Our friend had a burger and said it was very good. We might end up Friday night regulars! read more