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    Armitage Alehouse

    4.5 (614 reviews)
    PriceyPubs, British, Seafood
    Open 10:00 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Fish and chips was solid
    Cody S.

    Finally got reservations after being too late. Make sure to log in right at 9am 3 weeks out or you'll be too late. Walk ins were complaining about waiting 1 1/2 hour but that's what you get. The place itself is beautiful, the service was great, small and intimate place. The menu itself was ok. Was blown away but was good. It's worth checking out once but I'm not sure if I will go back.

    Sticky Date Cake
    Leland L.

    Finally made it to Armitage alehouse! Sunday night we got 2 bar seats in about a 15 min wait. Bartenders were so fun to talk to! Here's my take on the food. Best thing was the Caesar salad paired with a dirty martini! Absolutely fabulous. Second best thing was the date cake. Loved it! The curry and the pot pie were great too but what you would expect! I think restaurants like this are most fun to try a variety of different dishes

    Délice de Bourgogne & Truffle Honey - awesome! $19
    Marco N.

    Very hard place to get a reservation at on Resy. Had to be patient and check every day for a while. Every day at 9am they open their reservations for 21 days out. Inside dining area is very dim when you first enter, but then your eyes get used to it :-) Great ambiance with pictures and nifty items around the room. Food and drinks are pricy and very yummy in a British sense, but perhaps lacks some aroma and spice. Will be back to try more of the Indian dishes to see how they hold up compared to the high mark of the UK today :-)

    Heritage Chicken Pie
    Valerie L.

    For a WOW experience, dine at Armitage Alehouse in Lincoln Park. It is a British-style pub with a 1920's vibe. They offer a menu that would please the entire group. This visit, we tried the Pike Fish and Chips and the Heritage Chicken Pie. The fish was flaky and tender inside with a crunchy flavorful coating. The chips were equally good. The star of this entree was the fresh and vibrant tartar sauce! I was trying to discover what ingredients it had, but it is still a mystical secret! The Heritage Chicken Pie was served with a bone marrow on top for a dramatic flare. The pie, itself, was flaky and filled with tender chicken and vegetables. It was pure delight! This quaint establishment offers top-notch friendly service. It is truly a Lincoln Park treasure!

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    Jim D.

    I've had the burger now on four separate occasions & none of the subsequent visits lived up to the allure of the 1st visit. I'm not sure if they changed the recipe, if I had the best chef on that particular day but inconsistently is one of my biggest pet peeves especially in regards to best burger in Chicago. The salad is still solid & I even got to try the illustrious pot pie on my last visit. Twas more breading & bone than ingredients. Still a solid choice for a restaurant

    Nicole C.

    Food was excellent!! Reservations are hard to come by but we know why, this place is so good. We made a reservation for 9:15 PM but had to wait about 30 minutes before being seated which was unfortunate, but once seated, service was great.

    Intimate ambieance
    Cameron C.

    Came on a Saturday night. Got seated right away. Came to review the top dishes and was not disappointed. From the oysters to the tartar. From the waygu burger to the fish and chips. The chicken masala was delicious as well. We finished it off with gelato and sticky date cake. Most def will be coming back to check out their happy hour menu. Oh! I had the penicillin which tastes like a Jameson and ginger beer to me. Had 2x.

    Beautiful Ambiance
    Jim

    Whenever I'm in Chicago for a long weekend, I usually try to explore a few new restaurants. After looking over the yelp reviews, the Armitage Alehouse seemed like solid pick. We arrived at 7:30 with reservations and were quickly seated. The ambiance is upscale British pub with lots of dark wood and dim lighting with sets the scene. As far as food goes, I had the fish and chips which came with three small pieces of fish and what I would describe as steak fries. Both were good but not quite $33 good. My beautiful date had the heritage chicken pot pie and described it as delish. For dessert, we opted for the sticky date cake which is like a sticky toffee pudding. It as well was good but didn't rise to the great level. Overall, it was a very cool restaurant with good food!

    Steak & Anchovy Tartare
    Sadie W.

    Very possibly my favorite restaurant in all of Chicago! Food, drinks, and service are always amazing. Favorites include the chicken pot pie, cheeseburger, and prime rib sandwich. I also love the Bordeaux they have by the glass. Can be almost impossible to get a reservation online, especially for two guests. The dining room is tiny and only has one or two 2-tops. Have had much better luck walking in early and putting my name on the waitlist for a bar seat or table. Absolutely worth the wait, one of the best meals you'll have!

    Alicia S.

    I always come for their sticky toffee cake and French press coffee. Delicious. You won't be disappointed. Be sure to make a reservation, space is limited. I love the vibe, chill speakeasy, soft music.

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    Sarah A.

    When you only get the 11am reservation and all other times are booked on a weekday... you have high expectations. And it did not disappoint. Armitage Alehouse absolutely lives up to the hype. The service was warm, attentive, and knowledgeable without ever feeling overbearing. You can tell the staff genuinely care about individual experience. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, with the perfect blend of British pub charm and fine dining. Every dish we tried was unique. Loved the charred naan appetizer with variety of dips; the feta dip was so creamy and flavorful. Also keep in mind the pot pies rotate between 1-2 varieties daily, and lucky for me they had chicken which was so dreamy. Also absolutely devoured that flakey tangy fish with crispy chips. The dessert deserves its own section of my review. The sticky date cake was rich, moist, and paired beautifully with that caramel and ice cream. Absolutely irresistible and crave-able. Despite being one of the toughest reservations in Chicago, this meal was far worth the wait.

    Sticky Date Cake
    Aaron A.

    Few dishes will make you want to plan your entire meal around them, but at Armitage Alehouse, it should begin and end with the sticky date cake. You will find no shortage of reviews that mention this dessert, but trust the masses--it is that good. We were lucky enough to score a table by waiting for their 3:45 pm release of tables allotted to walk-ins/same day reservations. We got there 15 minutes prior and the line got busy as the time approached. Upon getting seated, you immediately see why this restaurant is nearly impossible to score a reservation for. The interior is beautiful, intimate, and dimly lit--perfect for a date-night or if you're trying to impress visitors. The main dining room is opulent and warm. Our waiter was attentive and friendly. He gave us ample time to look through the menu and informed us that the fries were fried in tallow (beef fat). Which was helpful, since one of us is pescatarian. We ordered the samosas as an appetizer. They were flaky and delicious, especially accompanied by the green herb chutney. 4.5 out of 5 Next, we ordered the smoked trout Caesar salad. It was generously coated with Parmesan, and the dressing was fantastic. 4.5 out of 5 For my entree, I ordered the famous wagyu cheeseburger. The meat melted in your mouth except for the burnt, crispy edges. It was good, but lacking a "wow" factor to justify the steep price. 4 out of 5 We finished our meal with the above mentioned sticky date cake. Enough has been said about this dish, so I'll save you the additional words. Also, you should experience that first unforgettable bite with a blank slate. It will stick with you long after your meal ends. 5 out 5

    Heritage Chicken Pie
    Jessica Y.

    Always worth the wait since getting a reservation is tough. Walk-in and put your name down is the move. Service is so quick that they turn tables quickly. We order the same things every time. Burger with fries, pot pie that's available ( usually 2 options ), and half wedge salad.

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    Ask the Community - Armitage Alehouse

    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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