Brehon Pub

Warm and lovely British pub with delicious pies and efficient service…read more My dining partner and I tried the mushroom and kale and the rocking vegan pies. The mushroom and kale pie was nice and cheesy and the rocking vegan pie was more savoury, with a variety of vegetables and chickpeas as stuffing. The crust was neither too soft nor too crunchy. The highlight of the meal was the curry chips: potato wedges lightly fried with masala and curry leaves. The dipping sauce that came with the chips reminded me of tikka masala sauce, and paired beautifully with the chips. Dessert was toffee pudding: the caramel sauce that came with the pudding was delectable - the pudding itself was excellent and not overly sweet. We tried a variety of NA beers, and I was pleased with how many options they had. Service was quick, and we were well looked after. The ambiance is warm, with dim-ish lighting and a lot of dark wood. The restrooms were gorgeous - special shoutout to the lovely floral wallpaper. Overall, I highly recommend Pleasant House - the vibe is chill and understated and the food is stellar.

Everything I could ask for in a English pub. Great beer…read moremenu, enough different options but a clear focus on bitters, ales, pub ales, etc. Started with a scotch edge and it was delicious. The sausage was very tasty, the breading on the outside was incredibly crisp, light, and the egg inside was cooked well. Both the steak pie and the chicken pie were very good. The chicken pie I think really needed the chutney that you can get separately. But that made it so much better and made it my preferred pie. The steak and ale pie was better than the chicken pie as a standalone, but needed a bit more gravy I think to elevate it. Sticky toffee pudding again was delicious. Surprisingly light, not overly dense so I was glad it came with the custard which was very flavorful. Overall, will definitely return!

2.3 mi•Lincoln Park, DePaul

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Breakfast pie: spinach, egg, and cheese

The Red Lion Pub

4.3(289 reviews)

Beautiful room, absolutely mind blowing in the details creating a warm comfortable vibe. The three…read moremembers of the staff we interacted with were all...perfect. I drink heavily, drafts are $9 and up so I must the feeling that hit me minutes after sitting at the bar...I want to come here every night. I must stay strong.

This is in the top tier of English Pubs in Chicago. First, the decor has all the traditions of…read moreEngland - a unique set of wartime posters and fun quotes. I love the overall feel with its high ceilings and a fireplace that makes it feel comfy. The food doesn't disappoint either. Lots of usual pub selections but elevated. Our typical go-tos are the curry chips, Mac and cheese and Shepards Pie. All are exceptional. The drink menu is great as well. No surprise, they have a long list of beers on draft and bottles. What I enjoy most is the long list of great ciders and fruit flavored beers. I nice way to mix it up. Finally, always great service. Waiters and bartenders are never shy to share their recommendations and are super friendly about it.

1.6 mi•Printer's Row, South Loop

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Kasey's Tavern

4.2(292 reviews)

We're back, because we love the craft beer at Kasey's Tavern…read more At first glance Kasey's presents a bit like a dive, but it's end-to-end craft beer and great people! It was nearly full mid-afternoon on a Saturday (Feb 2026) and we were lucky to find an open table! Service was quick and friendly. We had two frosty-cold craft beers: a Half Acre Daisy Cutter and a Deschutes Patagonia. The Daisy Cutter was dark orange, dry and hoppy, a "new" pale ale that is now a classic. The Patagonia was lightly golden, lightly carbonated, sightly sweet and citrusy. Of course we had another round, because we love the beer, the people, and the place :-)

This bar offers a lot of different types of brews and has been around for a long time. I find…read moremyself frequently coming back because they're usually the first place open when I'm looking for an afternoon after work drink. You'll run into regular people here from the neighborhood and depending what's going on close by you'll run into people visiting from wherever for whatever here. Great bar, they serve frozen pizzas too. Service is always good, older feeling bar with plenty of TVs to catch some sports.

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The draft craft menu, cut from my photos over the bar (Feb 2026)

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Kasey's storefront on the east side of Dearborn, halfway between Harrison and Polk.

Miller's Pub

3.8(1.7k reviews)

1.2 mi•The Loop

When a restaurant is 90 + years old, you know they are doing something right. Turns out they do…read moreeverything right. The decor looks historic with dark wood walls, beautiful molding, and of course antique sports memorabilia. It is in Chicago after all!! The menu items that were highlighted was the prime rib, while supplies last and the ribs. I tried to go with the prime rib but at 7:30 it was sold out. The bartenders suggested the French dip sandwich with shaved prime rib but went with the ribs instead. Smoked daily the ribs were tender and moist with a very sweet homemade BBQ sauce. I prefer my sauce on the spicy side but it was delicious, the shrimp were fried and crispy, served with fresh cocktail sauce. I opted for the fries and side salad but were good. The Greek vinaigrette dressing was delicious. The bartender was super engaging and knowledgeable. I hat his signature Ole Fashion and a glass of cab from their list. Both were great You need to eat here!!

After many years of walking past Miller's Pub I finally had the opportunity to have dinner there…read more The inside of the pub is dark wood with lots of pictures of the family that owns Miller's Pub plus pictures of celebrities who have been there. The decor is straight from the 60s or 70s. The menu has something for everyone from ribs to prime rib to burgers. The waitstaff is friendly and efficient. The food was good. Our only one issue is the waiter told us the lamb chop special was gone so my husband ordered the pork chops but what was served were lamb chops. He ate them so we didn't say anything to the waiter but it was strange because the bill listed lamb chops not pork chops. Maybe they weren't gone after all? Over all I'll be keeping Miller's Pub in mind when we need somewhere to go for dinner or lunch and don't necessarily want fast food or the latest hot restaurant.

I love the holiday decor

Extra crispy flavorful fish and chips!

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Virtue mitten fennville, mil, burbon barrel aged apple cider

Industry Ales Brewpub

4.3(90 reviews)

1.3 mi•The Loop

Checked out this hip looking brewery. It certainly is one of the many places to go to in The Loop…read more Industry Ales is a place that has a lot more than just beers, which is a good choice, because there's all kinds of people who crowd in and want to have fun times. Amazing that fun isn't always beers and chugging. The food is actually good and can be talked about in reviews because some people actually come here to eat, which tells you how they actually have a kitchen. Believe everything is good here but we came for the beers of course. It's certainly the main product made here so why wouldn't it be important. They make more than you can believe which is impressive because there's all kinds of crowds who pass through. For sure everyone wants beer. It's $6 a pint at happy hour. Pretty great for craft beers compared to lots of places it seems. Best one we got was the Bucket Hat. This is a Belgian style witbier. Has notes of bubble gum, coriander, and orange. The food isn't an afterthought so get some of that. It's about $18 for a burger. Vegans have options. Certainly one of these is the Veggie Burger. This is an amazing thing with a spinach patty topped with chipotle tomato marmalade, cremini mushrooms, mixed greens, pickled red onions, and sweet potatoes. All on a fluffy ciabatta bun. The rest of the menu contains meaty stuff. For sure it feels like a place for the hipsters but it's pretty great for anyone. It's located at the intersection of Jackson and Wabash close to lots of fun. The brewery has food that's better than expected but many other things about this kind of stuff are typical.

My husband and I came with our daughter here and we were blown away. The atmosphere is really cool…read more We really loved the vibes and the decor. We both got flight flights and then I had a avocado Caesar salad salad with chicken and my husband had a Smashburger. We ordered my daughter chicken burgers and fries of course lol. Everything was delicious and we would 100% go back.

1.1 mi•Old Town, Near North Side

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The Burger

Old Town Ale House

4.2(332 reviews)

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I met someone here before an event. Cash only establishment, which is no big deal, especially with…read morean ATM on site. Bartender was surly and the folks (who I assume were regulars) were all surly too. It was like walking in to a grumpy-puss meeting. The energy was super negative. If not for the great company I had (and the fact that we were already there) I might have suggested that we move. It was fine. Beer was cold.

Love Old Town Ale House. Definitely a Chicago staple. Featured on Anthony Bourdain's show way back…read morewhen....it's got the divey, Chicago-y, gritty vibe I love. Cash only. Owner is a hoot. He's an artist and his art is wonderful political commentary. Bartenders are cool, drinks not too expensive, and good location in Old Town.

Back side of the bar . Great original Art!

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The Duke Of Perth

4.1(687 reviews)

2.7 mi•Lakeview

A great Scottish Pub in Chicago. Had the Fish & Chips (of course) with a side of Stovies. The fish…read more& chips comes with green peas and chips. We were there on Friday, so the fish and chips were all-you-can-eat. So crispy on the outside and flakey on the inside. So yummy. The chips were crispy and paired perfectly with the fish splashed with the malt vinegar. The green peas were good, but my favorite was the Stovies. If you've never had proper Stovies, this is your chance to try them. Potatoes and onions with bits of roast kind of like mashed potatoes or a very thick stew. So yummy. They also have an extensive drink menu.

The fish and stovies are great! We have tried a few of the other items on the menu but always come…read moreback to our favorite.

0.2 mi•River North, Near North Side

Duke of Perth

AYCE Pollack Fish n' Chips

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The Green Door Tavern

3.9(552 reviews)

Was high in my must do list in Chicago Went to a disappoint…read moregame at Wrigley and left after a few bad fan moments . Glad I did !! Now I have completed my quest of seeing the oldest tavern and speakeasy in Chicago.

The Green Door Tavern is right up the block from Mr. Beef, so if you're going there for a sandwich,…read morethis is a good spot for a drink after. That's exactly what we did this past Saturday. The Green Door is the oldest bar in Chicago. It was built one year after the Chicago fire and was one of the last structures built with wood. This was a very cool place to spend a Saturday afternoon. College football on TV and excellent food and drinks. My wife and I split the calamari appetizer which was very good. My Old Fashioned's were well made. Bartender and server were both very friendly. One other cool thing is that there's a speakeasy downstairs. I went down and found the bookcase which is the door, but it didn't open until the evening. If you're in town looking for a nice place for a drink, this is a fun stop!

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Patty melt with Brussels side and buffalo wings

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The Gage

4.2(3.7k reviews)

1.1 mi•The Loop

From the second we sat down at the bar we were greeted by Gustavo, who had such a great presence…read morebehind the bar. He was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and gave us fabulous recommendations. Jose made me my first spicy margarita and it was delicious, then for my second he added strawberry to it and it was just as good!! My mom was between two wines, and Gustavo recommended the Pinot Noir and she absolutely loved it!! We ordered the Brussel sprouts and burrata toast after Gustavo's description and it was everything we could have asked for and more!! For our first time in Chicago, we are so happy we stopped at the Gage and that we had such great service from Gustavo and Jose! They made the experience 10/10, as if the atmosphere, food and drinks weren't already a 10!! Next time I visit Chicago I will 1000% be stopping at the Gage to hopefully get a bar seat in Gustavo and Jose's section!!

I ordered soup and salad - both were really good. But the burgers? Delicious. I should've ordered…read moreone of those. Fries to die for too. Was reluctant to order dessert but the pavlova and chocolate mousse were both outstanding. Glad we stayed. Server was excellent. Really cool vibes here.

2.3 mi•University Village

The Gage Bar

Coconut Curry with shrimp

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The Gage Bar Area

Taylor Street Tap

4.8(31 reviews)

Nice little dive bar. First time here. Chill vibes. Good service. They open late at 5:00pm…read more Would recommend, would return.

Brian is the best! Great vibes. Great atmosphere. Live music! Best bar in the area ! Service was…read morephenomenal !

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Pablo C.

3 years ago

Brehon Pub is truly a treasure in the heart of Chicago. Stepping inside, you're instantly embraced by a vibe that is both fun and comforting. It's not just a pub, it's a community hub that's perfected the art of making everyone feel at home. Their welcoming atmosphere pairs well with a pint and their delightful pub fare. A cozy spot where you can spend time with old friends or make new ones, Brehon Pub is the epitome of neighborhood warmth and conviviality. I can't recommend it enough, definitely five stars! read more

EDDIE A.

15 years ago

Checked out Brehon Pub today, and all I gotta say is "DAMN GOOD!!!" They have great beer specials, awesome sliders, and the fish tacos are so f'ing delicious!!! The sidewalk patio is awesome too. Oh and I can't forget Brandy, our bartender. HOT HOT HOT!!! Recommend it to everyone. read more

Steven L.

2 years ago

I usually love Brehon- which is why waiting a half hour to order a sandwich is BS. If you can't serve your patrons shut the doors. No reason to come back. Bad management!!! read more

Eugen T.

11 months ago

Cozy Irish-style pub with a great vibe. Good beer selection, tasty bar food, and friendly service. Perfect spot to relax, watch a game, or grab a pint with friends. read more

Alex N.

7 years ago

My favorite pub in river north. Large menu, great quality food. And a nice spot to get some drinks.

Katie M.

11 years ago

The food here is better than your average bar food. Service is uneven.

Brehon Pub - pubs - Updated September 2026

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