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    Armitage Alehouse

    4.5 (580 reviews)
    PriceyPubs, British, Seafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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    Sticky toffee date cake
    Michelle G.

    My friend had friends in town and she wanted to take them here, so I tagged along. I thought the sticky toffee date cake was excellent and five stars and I would come here just for that. I also really liked the steak anchovy tartare - I haven't had a lot of tartare but this was the best one I've had. We also tried other meat pies and fish and chips and they were good but didn't stick out to me, although my friend liked it more than me / these foods might be less my preferred food.

    Wagyu Double Cheeseburger, English-Cut Prime Rib Sandwich, and Heritage Chicken Pie
    Paula B.

    Finally secured a reservation with armitage alehouse and it fits the dark and moody rich vibes of the hogsalt brand. Interior is very cute, especially once you pass the first room and get into the main dining room with each section a different theme (jungle, boats, etc...). Ambiance is incredible even to the bird themed bathroom. Great service from all the staff. Food is darn good but in my opinion i think other hogsalt restaurants blew me away more than armitage alehouse did. However it is definitely worth a visit and food will still be delicious regardless. We ordered a dirty martini which came with some blue cheese stuffed olives that my husband enjoyed. We split a bunch of items to get an idea for what the restaurant has to offer. The trout Caesar salad was wonderful and had a heaping amount of Parmesan. From previous reviews we ordered the charred naan with whipped feta, I personally think it was ok but my husband loved it. For mains we split the chicken pot pie (absolutely incredible it's really tough to make a pie that moist and flavorful on the inside but crispy on the outside), wagyu burger (very good), and the prime rib sandwich (also very good). I did not have room for dessert but the sticky date cake looked huge and tasty. I would 100% recommend the trout Caesar salad (half portion was more than enough) plus a pie and at least 2-3 other items to split.

    Wagyu double cheeseburger on a gluten free bun
    Ellison N.

    Hogsalt has once again done an exceptional job of creating an upscale, yet comfortable dining experience with great food. Armitage Alehouse was on my list to try for a long time so I was excited to snag a reservation for a friend's birthday celebration. We started with the smoked trout caesar salad and the hype is real. The salad is perfectly balanced and the salt and vinegar chips are a great addition. I got the burger on a gluten free bun and was once again impressed by their ability to do simple classics well. The burger was flavorful and well cooked and the topping all complemented the meat without being overpowering. My biggest letdown of the meal was the fries. I thought they were fine, but nothing more than that. The provided aioli helped a little but they definitely weren't memorable. My friends both had very good things to say about the chicken pot pie and steak frites. They shared the famous sticky date cake which they said was deserving of its notoriety. I got the flourless lava cake which was very good, maybe too rich for one person. They brought my friend complementary vanilla gelato with warm toffee sauce for her birthday that we all throughly enjoyed. Our server was friendly and very conscientious of my gluten allergy. The menu was well marked with gluten free options. I love the ambiance of this restaurant and the staff all seem very attentive and well trained while also being approachable. Overall, Armitage Alehouse is absolutely worth the hype and I will definitely be back.

    Trung V.

    The vibes here are immaculate, you notice immediately once you step inside. Big fan of the wood and dimmed soft lighting they used here, a staple of Hogsalt's blueprint. We enjoyed our food, including the famous sticky date cake. They definitely know their seafood here. While the food was great, we didn't think the meal was particularly memorable either considering how far in advance we had to make our reservation. If we could, we would had just ordered the cake alone. The cake was extremely sweet and the brown butter gelato helped cut through some of the sweetness for us. I would recommend Armitage Alehouse if you have a special occasion coming up or if you're a big fan of British pub vibes. It has its charm, but the menu wasn't as exciting for me as some of the other Hogsalt spots.

    Truffle mafaldine
    Ashley C.

    Tbh I've never heard of Armitage Alehouse before, but I tagged along with my friends because they had been raving about it. But wow... I was so impressed by my experience at Armitage Alehouse. I live right in Lincoln Park so we walked over & put ourselves on the waitlist right at 4:00pm, and we were still 20th & 21st on the list. It took us about 2 hours for our table to be ready. We got seated at the bar top, which was totally fine, and we immediately ordered our food. We selected the chicken tikka masala, truffle mafaldine, & English-cut prime rib sandwich. Everything was SO delicious. The chicken tikka masala was sooo yummy, and they gave me such a large portion size with lots of chicken. The truffle pasta was sooo delicious--it was so creamy & truffley. It was not at all greasy, and the portion size was also huge. The prime rib sandwich was also just SOOOO good. It probably was my favorite of the three food items. It was perfect & paired so well with the horse radish. We also ordered a side of french fries with garlic aioli sauce, and it was so yummy!!! Afterwards, we ordered the sticky date cake. I was a bit reluctant at first because I'm not a huge fan of dates BUT IT WAS SO YUMMY!!! It tasted very caramel- & toffee-y, the cake was so moist, and it paired SO well with the vanilla ice cream. It also had little crumbles. I was a huge fan of the contrasting textures and temperatures of the dessert. Overall, I had such a great experience & would love to return! The ambiance was also so nice, the inside was so beautiful & perfect for a date night.

    Heritage Chicken Pie
    Anna T.

    Super cute place! The vibes make me feel like I'm in Europe, we were seated for two in big arm chairs by the fire and it was the coziest vibe! Service was great too! I will be honest I do think this place is overhyped. I think the vibes are 100% there but the food just didn't blow me away for how hard it is to get a reservation. To start I got a dirty martini. I rarely will say this but it was a bit too dirty for me, but the blue cheese olives were great. For appetizers we got the naan bread and Caesar. The naan bread came with two big pieces, 1 piece no seasoning and one covered. The one with was a bit overpowering and dint quite go with the lamb spread we ordered. The regular naan was great! The smoked trout Caesar was a bit too fishy. The trout was overpowering as well. For mains we did the chicken pot pie and the fish and chips. If you have had a good pot pie before this will not blow you away. It was very average lacking chicken. I did love the fish and chips! These were perfectly battered and very flavorful. The thick cut fries aren't my favorite. To end it we had to get the iconic sticky date dessert. This is one that lives up to the hype!! Gooey, crunchy with a little bit of ice cream makes this the perfect bite. I would say it is one of the best desserts in Chicago!

    Kari O.

    (Kari's Rating 8.5/10) Came here with two friends on a Wednesday evening at 6:30. We got seated right away to a very comfortable mood in the back and we ordered two drinks. This place looks like it's garnished just like the Vet's, with a funny furry carpet on the walls. The drinks were fresh fruity, light somewhat like an Aperol spritz. It was well garnished with a cucumber and mint leaf. We ordered the naan with the green yogurt, chutney, and the trout Caesar salad. I thought the trout Caesar salad would be kind of gross, but it was actually extremely delicious and perfectly garnished with Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. For mains we ordered the truffle tagliatelle, the chicken, tikka masala, and the lamb pot pie. All were delicious, but the standout of the evening was the pasta. I wish the tikka masala was a little spicier, but it did come with rice which was nice. The naan was light and crispy but it was a little too light and feathery. I definitely could have ordered another plate! Overall great place, I wasn't too hungry coming but I tried a little of everything. The sticky day cake was exactly like Travoli Tavern's and saved the dessert!!

    Pike Fish & Chips
    Mark J.

    Menu is tailored to perfection from the moment I looked it over I was already planning my next visit. Went with the fish and chips and they rank among the best I've had. The batter was super crunchy and light without making the fish soggy, and the tartar sauce complemented it perfectly. The sticky date cake was memorable would go back just for that alone. Service was great and the ambiance is old timey, cozy, and intimate. Consistent across the board and Armitage has earned its place among Chicago's best. -Mr.

    Rafi's royal ribeye
    Samantha B.

    We had such a fantastic experience at Armitage Alehouse! From the moment we walked in, the service was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The staff made us feel taken care of without ever being overbearing, the perfect balance. We started with the bread & cheese appetizer, and WOW. The honey drizzle over the warm, and rich cheese was absolute perfection. Sweet, savory, and completely addictive. For mains, the chicken pot pie was pure comfort food done right. Flaky, buttery crust with a creamy, flavorful filling that felt homemade in the best way. The ribeye steak was another standout -- perfectly cooked and topped with a brown sugar and pineapple marinade that gave it this incredible sweet-and-savory depth. So unique and so good. The mashed potatoes with gravy were creamy and smooth, and the Bombay potatoes had just the right amount of seasoning, crunch and warmth. Every side dish felt intentional and elevated. And we cannot forget the key lime pie. It was beautifully balanced. Tangy but not overpowering, sweet but not too much. The cinnamon crust was sensational. The perfect finish to an already amazing meal. Everything from start to finish exceeded expectations. We'll absolutely be back

    Shradha A.

    We visited recently to celebrate my husband's birthday as he loves the nostalgia of an English pub. We were seated promptly in the inside room. Rebeka and Jose tag teamed service for our table. The ambiance is charming - dimly lit, old world, wood paneled. The food was quite good - my husband ordered the famous pot pie (it was oxtail that day) and I ordered the vegetarian gluten-free option of chickpea potatoes. We also tried a salad, which was fresh and well balanced. The most memorable aspect of our meal - besides the ambiance - was their desserts. The flourless chocolate cake is rich and indulgent. The vanilla bean ice cream was perfection.

    Charred Stonefired Naan Bread
    Insia Z.

    The chicken pot pie slapped, the Bombay potatoes were a yummy fusion, and the sticky date cake never misses. Very romantic, dimly lit vibes, very attentive service. The naan had too many Italian herbs. Would return.

    Sticky Date Cake
    Shreena P.

    Loved Armitage Alehouse - It's giving cozy 1920s vibes. It was warm, intimate, and thoughtfully designed down to the smallest details. The bar area seating is limited and the footprint was smaller than i imagined. It's definitely more enjoyable getting a resi and sitting at a booth/table. I think the coat posts by the table were such a nice touch. Service was a 10/10. Eveyone was friendly, attentive, and welcoming all around. We ordered the paneer chicory salad, which had a great balance of flavors, the paneer spinach samosas that tasted like palak paneer wrapped in a flaky pastry (not bad), and the naan with tikka chickpeas was decent but not the standout. The true star was the sticky date toffee ice cream dessert - absolutely incredible and worth the visit alone.

    Wagyu Double Cheeseburger
    Jim D.

    Burger is excellent but this place has faults. The burger was $30 which is crazy even for these days. I tasted nothing evocative of Wagyu however it's still one of the best burgers in Chicago. Seasoned to perfection, extremely gooey cheese. Smell alone will drive you crazy. Fries were good. The aioli or sauce served along with them left much to be desired though. Drink was ok. Definitely would prefer a simple shot over a cocktail though. The burger is reminiscent of au cheval but no so much dijonaise. Also this burger was piping hot & the aforementioned burger is sometimes room temperature so with that said I prefer this burger over au cheval but theirs is bigger & cheaper.

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    Do they have a corkage fee option? I don't see a wine bottle menu.

    Do they offer carryout?

    Yes! I'm pretty sure you can order online and pickup

    Is this restaurant kid friendly (e.g., high chairs, kids' menu)?

    I would say no. I don't recall seeing high chairs, but there def is no kid's menu.

    Do you have high chairs for children?

    No. We do not offer high chairs for children but they are welcome to sit in our cushioned booths or shaded Patio Seats

    If you're a single diner can you get a seat at the bar?

    Yep! The bar is first come first serve, so can definitely grab a seat as it opens up. I've gone around opening and had no problem, but assume it would generally be full / require some wait at peak times

    What is a bar top vs a bar table?

    Bar top should be eating at the bar counter and a bar table would be a high-boy table in the bar area

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