My mom is in town and after an accidental nap on Easter Sunday, we needed to find somewhere close to her hotel to eat. We came across this spot, and it hit the spot. We ordered the onion soup, the Crisps & Dips, Hummus & Shepherd's Pie. The soup was amazing: warming & wonderfully brothy. The hummus had good seasoning, but could've used a bit more garlic. My mom loved her Shepherd's Pie. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat at the bar so we could watch the hockey & basketball games, and the bartender, Ryan, was great![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] He was personable, with good energy & recommendations. read more

Elephant & Castle - Crisps & Dips - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Extremely disappointing and incredibly dangerous. Elephant and Castle proudly offers a "gluten-free menu," but it is a complete lie. When I asked about their processes, I found out that all of their fried foods are cross-contaminated because they use the exact same fryer for everything. You absolutely cannot advertise a gluten-free menu and then throw the food into a shared fryer with regular breaded items! That is completely false advertising, and worse, it can make someone genuinely, severely sick. If you have celiac disease or a serious gluten allergy, do not eat here. It is irresponsible, incredibly lazy, and a massive safety hazard. Zero stars if I could. This is the opposite of hospitality. Stop being lazy and lying to your guests and customers. If you don't accommodate, then fine. But don't lie about. Take people's dietary concerns seriously. read more

Elephant & Castle - A gf menu that's not true at all. - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Made a reservation on saturday after watching Hamilton. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is a nice pub-type place with comfortable seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were taken to a nice booth and had a lovely server. I love savory pies and saw they had an option for pie flight so was very excited to give that a try. We were pretty hungry so my wife got the Deluxe Burger and I got both the Wee Pie Flight + The Sunday Roast. Im used to stronger spice foods so im not going to take any points away for that. I do wish they had a little more kick though. The pies all came out nice and hot. Each one was unique and delicious. The pot roast was decent as well and the gravy + horseradish sauce went pretty well together. Overall a nice meal. Might need to bring my own hot sauce next time for a little extra kick but otherwise food was very good. read more

Elephant & Castle - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First time in Chicago and chose this place randomly. We walked in to chipper greetings and were seated promptly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was clean and the waiter, Ernie, was friendly and efficient.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had been traveling all day so we glanced at the menu and ordered quickly. Apparently this place is English themed. They had options like "bangers and mash" and "sausage rolls". We kept it American. I got fried honey garlic wings and my kid got a standard burger. Took about 10-12 minutes to get the food since they make it to order but it was well worth it! Our food was hot, fresh, crispy, and juicy. My son said the wings were the best he's had, apparently better than mine at home lol. He loved the flavor in particular. This was our first eatery in Chicago and so far we are off to a good start! read more

Elephant & Castle - Interior of the restaurant - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Celebrating my birthday week in Chicago, I planned a bookstore crawl. Well, a girl gets hungry on such an adventure! I stopped in for a bite because where else does one go in St. Patrick's Day weekend thank to a pub?! I indulged in the fish and chips that were delish! Hot fresh big flakes of lightly battered cod and seasoned fries. I know it's not traditional but the blustery day called for a glass of red wine to warm me and they had a red blend that was a perfect combination. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is lively and fun and all decorated for the weekend.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff was friendly and I enjoyed people watching and sipping my wine. read more

Elephant & Castle - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Bar service is really lacking. How do you take someone's credit card knowing they're running a tab, then proceed to ignore their empty glass for 10 minutes? And this is while the bar tender has stopped down to that end of the bar 3 times during that period yet fails to notice? read more

Elephant & Castle - Busy chatting rather than serving customers. - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My lovely wife and I have enjoyed the Happy Hour noshing at the Elephant & Castle located at Wabash and Lake. It's a convenient location for us to meet up for a date night in the area (museum? show?). The Happy Hour time slot is generous (Monday through Fridays from 3 to 6PM), and the "share plates" we've tried are tasty and filling. The HH menu lists five share plates options, but we have always gone for the trio of mini-sausage rolls, fried pickles, and roasted tomato with whipped feta. My love especially craves the tomato-feta combo, served with grilled slices of baguette. The sausage rolls are tasty bites of meaty goodness wrapped in puff pastry, and the cup of curry ketchup makes for good "gravy" for the sausage. Fried pickles - ya gotta love 'em, though they can be a bit salty. These three apps make for a reasonably filling meal along with a beer or two, and the crowd is usually not that stifling during the HH hours. Service is pleasant and efficient, and we usually get a table by the window to enjoy the hustle and bustle of downtown Chicago. Note that the loos are located downstairs. read more

What a great find! Been a minute since I've been home and came across this place I walking distance of the Kimpton Gray Hotel. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cool English pub. Chill vibe with classic drinks.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We didn't order food but Laura and Michael were super friendly and attentive. You can tell Laura truly cared about her patrons. If you're in town, take a swing by. read more

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Ana was excellent! She was patient and kind to all us old folks that were loud but happy. She smiled and kept us content! Thanks for the good food and we will be back!! read more

Three night streets I was at the bar. Good IPA, pinot noir and some rye whiskey. My Central Loop hotels connected so it was the obvious place for nightcap before heading up to the room to sleep. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a very busy pub.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Met lot of nice peeps.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Bartenders are very responsive and friendly. Tonight I tried the Ale onion soup with baked Swiss cheese, I mean, baked thick, thick Swiss cheese. It was so good. It was similar to a French onion soup, except it was Swiss instead of Greer cheese read more

Elephant & Castle - Ale onion, baked Swiss cheese soup - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I went here for dinner last week and had a lovely time with my friend who was in town for a conference. We had a 7:30 reservation on a Friday night and it was a little busy, so, glad we did it. The service was excellent- they kept our drinks filled and checked on us. I had the Shepherd's Pie and didn't think I would finish it, but it was so good, I ate the whole thing! We split the bread pudding for dessert- also a winner! I have been to the other location and enjoy both. Especially the great food and drinks! read more

Elephant & Castle - Shepherd's Pie - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We stopped in for a drink one weeknight and sat at the bar. They have a large selection of beer and all the normal spirits. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The venue is hype, with a British pub look and feel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service from the bartender was decent, though she was being pulled in many directions at once. The cocktails we ordered were decent. Nice visit, definitely a decent place for a drink. read more

Elephant & Castle - Kettle One, Up with a Twist - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience was great and the food authentic, but the service came with a scowl.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You know it's authentic when they have hard cider on tap, fish and chips, shepherds pie, Guinness, ... you get the idea. read more

Elephant & Castle - Fish and Chips - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This British pub was perfect! We happened to stop in as we're were just walking around Chicago. Our food was absolutely delicious. The butter chicken was perfectly seasoned and the chicken was juicy. The Cajun Caesar wrap was refreshing (only wish was more sauce). We were sat immediately and service was prompt. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside is a vibey pub and felt cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Wish they had this restaurant on the west coast! Delicious! read more

Elephant & Castle - Mantas Butter Chicken - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Happy hour is great here. The roasted tomatoes and whipped feta are so amazing. The grilled baguette slices the dish is served with are outstanding. I also really like the mini sausage rolls, wrapped with a tasty puffed pastry. Service is always fast, and I appreciate all of the wall decor that is fun to look at. The place is never too loud, so conversation is always flowing in a vibrant atmosphere. I think they do not update the website as far as what discount drafts are available during happy hour, but that's ok. There is always something great to drink alongside their delicious happy hour food menu. I hope to go sometime for more than just lite bites. read more

Elephant & Castle - Sharable - yum!! - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We had an amazing experience here for dinner. After running inside from the rain, the hostess gave us napkins so that we could try to pat ourselves dry. Our server, Chris, was super attentive and friendly, checking on how we were doing and offering suggestions when we asked. The fish and chips were great, and the steak and mushroom pie was flavorful with an amazingly flaky crust. We finished it off with the brownie dessert, big enough for two to share! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Tables and chairs were comfortable and it never seemed too loud despite many folks there to watch World Cup matches.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will definitely return next time I'm in town! read more

This place is always a great stop. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's plenty of seating, and the atmosphere feels cozy and welcoming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The happy hour menu is fantastic, with lots of shareable options and great drafts. The hamburgers are excellent, and the service is consistently friendly. It's a spot we come back to often. read more

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I am a big fan of all things England and the UK so I had to check this place out before a show at the Chicago Theatre. Our service was fine. Drinks took a bit and our waiter tried to give us drinks that didn't belong to our table but other than that no complaints. My partner really enjoyed his Wee Pie Flight. I thought the steak & mushroom was the best one out of the four. I had the fish & chips which was a massive piece of fish. I guess it was extremely greasy though because it had me up in the middle of the night on the toilet --only reason for the 3 stars!! I would come back if I were in the area again. read more

I stopped in here for some drinks and food before a live show I was going to at the Chicago Theater. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was good vibes and good service all around.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I especially loved the grilled cheese! read more

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We were starving and wandering on the streets of Chicago and Happened to stumble in here for dinner. It was relatively average. It was Tuesday so they had "tini Tuesday" with $10 mango martinis. The lemon drop martini was also good. As far as food, it was acceptable but mediocre. We got two salads, both with low quality lettuce. The protein was well cooked and the best part of this meal was the Brussels sprouts appetizer. The waiter was efficient and attentive. The ambiance was bustling, busy and we had to wait a couple minute to he seated. Overall, glad to stop in, but wouldn't be back. read more

This is a British pub style restaurant, so what can you really expect? I don't think the UK is known to have particularly exquisite cuisine, and that's sort of what you have to expect here. The food is edible, but not good by any means. I'll go into that more later, but first, I want to shout out Fernando, our server. He had so many tables and was still highly attentive, fast, and friendly. His service is the only reason this isn't a 1 star review. Regarding the food, the bangers and mash was to be expected. Very standard dish and hard to mess up. I would've liked the mashed potatoes to have not had large lumps, personally, but to each their own, I suppose. The green beans had no seasoning or even salt on them. They were just plain steamed green beans. And the salmon was unfortunately far overcooked. Very dry and with minimal flavor outside of just the salmon. I wouldn't come back. read more

Elephant & Castle - Bangers and Mash - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Quick lunch day before Chicago marathon. Enjoyed Smithwick and Great Lakes Eliot Ness drayght beers. Amazing appetizer mini Sauasage roll with curry ketchup to dip in. Wow! The curry ketchup had so much flavor, and the sausage rolls delicate. I did not care for the ale onion soup, preferring wine/sherry traditional recipe. Citrus chicken salad very good. read more

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Finding a solid breakfast option in Chicago can be tricky... the great places have long lines and the mediocre places are... well, mediocre. Every once in a while, one might luck out by finding a diamond in the rough. Elephant and Castle is a diamond in plain sight. The British style of the restaurant/pub is charming and provides a fun atmosphere for eating while watching a football match (not the Americanized egg-hand game of course, but the game of soccer - my group enjoyed a live match of Manchester City v Manchester United while we were there). And then there is the food and drink itself. Starting with a delicious cup of coffee and pineapple juice, our group enjoyed a delicious combination of eggs, breakfast potatoes, and bangers (mildly seasoned sausages). I had the joy of enjoying a sandwich on English muffin with a banger patty, egg, gooey cheese, and some mild chipotle sauce and it was absolutely delightful. E & C will now retain a place in my mind not just as a backup plan for breakfast, but as a delicious choice amongst others. And some live soccer matches - well, that's just the icing on the proverbial cake. read more

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Went here for a late breakfast while wandering Chicago and it was a complete train wreck. Ordering took longer than it takes to get through a DMV line. The couple next to us waited even longer. It wasn't the servers fault they were just trying to keep their head above water. It took equally as long to get our food. All of this would have been worth it, if the food was great and correct but it wasn't. It was a complete disappointment. read more

Elephant & Castle - Outdoor seating and entrance - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ah, not very impressed especially for Chicago. I ordered the fish and chips, cmon, Irish pub, fish and chips is the staple. Fish was over fried and more crust than fish. A good fish and chips has a light flaky texture and soft flaky wonderful fish meat. Not here, they may have had it once but don't order it even though waitress said excellent choice, I guess she has not tried at other Irish pubs or cities like Boston or even here in Houston. Bangers and mash were good but not over the top and everything was kind of bland, no love to the food and more like a fast food Irish pretend pub with beer. read more

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My English husband and I stopped in while in town. We've been to the one in DC, and it was horrible, but I had a great experience in Seattle's, so we thought we'd give it a try. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Loved the atmosphere, the food was okay (though not amazing), and overall we got to watch a game, he had his cider, and we enjoyed ourselves.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Elephant & Castle - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Chicago spot. I visited on St. Patrick's Day & sat @ the bar. The light complexion blk guy I got was not welcoming or pleasant to me he kinda had an attitude, but he was nice to others. He warmed up to me later when others began engaging in conversation w/ me. So, try to sit in the front in the female bartender area she was so nice to me. I wished she was my bartender. I ordered, a Corn beef sandwich & was really disappointed. It was commercial fat meat & I only ate half bc yuck . In NYC they use real corn beef. The bartender, also messed up my drink order he brought me whisky & I don't drink that. All he had to do was say Miss I didn't hear ur order can you repeat it. Simple! He kinda got upset w/ me when I said I didn't order that. How can u get upset w/ the customer when u messed up. Childish! If u don't like ur job quit. I won't be returning. Unless ur a regular it doesn't seem like they care about tourists patronizing their business. Well received. I don't recommend this one. I should've went to the Irish pub on the opposite side 1/2 block away the Emerald Loop. Actually, I passed it b4 getting to Elephant Castle pub. So, I gave them a (3) bc of bartender & nasty food . read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Only go if it's quiet there and the staff aren't overwhelmed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ok beers, nice smelling apps, big menu, nice place to watch a game.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We went on a Sunday that seemed pretty slow in the loop and they were really struggling in the bar area to serve honestly anyone. We saw multiple small groups leave before anyone even took their order. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not really a place to relax and enjoy unless it's pretty much empty[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], read more

As I was visiting Chicago, I can across Elephant & Castle Bar. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It has the right old looking bar I was looking for.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I walk in and was greeted and was sat promptly. I ordered Mini sausage rolls, a Noble House salad, and The Wee Pie Flight which consisted of for four small bowls of their soaps (shepherd's pie, chicken pot pie, steak and mushroom pie, and cheesy leek and potato pie). What a treat when you can't decide on a soup. Service was fast and awesome. read more

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We were lured by the outdoor table. The tone was set for the meal when a dude in a wheelchair rolled up next to our table and fell asleep. The hostess and waitstaff were overwhelmed. Service took forever. The best part of the meal was my Bloody Mary. My full English breakfast was meh. My wife's breakfast butty sandwich was runny instead of the requested well done. We sent it back and were unwilling to wait 40 minutes for another one. Nope! read more

Cute little spot within the theatre district in the city. Service and food... so good. I got the Manta's Butter Chicken. Served with white rice... delicious. You wouldn't think that a British pub could make good Indian food but, yes. My husband got the fish and chips. The best fish and chips he's had. It really was tasty. And the cole slaw that comes with that dish - yum. We also ordered the cheesecake. Umm,.. maybe we won't get THAT again. City street parking. IYKYK read more

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For a single person on weekday, this place was packed! (45 min wait) That's great for the restaurant and it gave me high hopes for what to expect. I placed an order to-go and asked for their opinion of what they recommend. They suggested the Sheppard's pie and I said ok. I walked around to take some photos and the vibe is so relaxed and people actually talked to each! It seemed like people were having a good time. The food came out quickly and when I got to my hotel, the food was packaged really nicely. I like the tray the "pie" came in and separated from the salad. Let me tell you, it was fairly bland. The seasoning was very subtle, so a little salt made it better, but there was nothing really special about it. This meal is very filling though, it looks small, but it is packed! I don't know what dressing they use on the salad, but it's so good! I'd come back again though and try something else. British food has a lot of options, so I'm sure there's something for me. read more

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I had a scrumptious dinner here last night with colleagues while attending AMA. It was a short walk from our hotel. I loved the beef and lamb mix of this Shepherd's pie with the accompanying salad. The gravy served with it is so good. It's good for large groups as well and has a large dining room. It has both traditional Americana and British fare on the menu. I'd come back to sample more like the Bangers and Mash. read more

Elephant & Castle - Shepherd's Pie - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Located on the corner of N. Wabash Ave. & E. Lake St in the heart of downtown Chicago. We were walking back to our hotel from the Millennium Park late Saturday night, and most eateries were closed, so we were happy to walk by this British Pub and seeing it was open. We walked right in. It was pretty busy, but we were seated immediately. We tried their 'Standard Burger' and 'Manta's Butter Chicken', which is served in curry tomato cream with a 'Pilsner Urquell' Cold beer. The food was really good and tasted fresh, definitely a satisfying late dinner. As dessert, I ordered their 'Highland Bread Pudding' to-go, which was simply delicious! The best bread pudding I've had. Shout out to our server 'Malique', who was extremely attentive and made sure to check up on us often. I loved his great attitude. Overall, we had a great experience here and will definitely return while in town. read more

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Nice and quick service. Miller Lite didn't taste great and was small for a happy hour deal. Great fish and chips, cole slaw, and tartar sauce. Portion was decent but no leftovers. Would definitely return for the food. read more

Great food (we had steak and mushroom pie) and outstanding beer, coupled with friendly and attentive service; all conveniently located in the Loop. read more

ok STOP. if you come here, you MUST get the roasted tomato and whipped feta. In fact, feel free to come for nothing else. This was the best appetizer I've had in my life (and that's saying something). The chicken tenders were also good, and I like their thin steak fries, but the star of the show was the feta. In general the service was good and I loved that they had window seating with natural lighting. But again FETA!!!! read more

Elephant & Castle - Fried Chicken Tenders and Side Chips (French Fries) - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great Irish pub in middle of Chicago City! Great food and beer! We came here for a quick bite as we were going to be walking around as a family, unfortunately was told we could not have my kid at the bar so we got a table which was understandable, we sat with the family but we wanted to check out the bar, wife and I went and ordered some drinks at the bar to check it and the host was rude and confused the bartender that we weren't supposed to be there, we mentioned them that we just wanted to check out the bar while the family was at the booth. We then finished our drinks QUICKLY and had to unfortunately leave and we sat down, other than that everything else was great! Food was awesome as you noticed, even forgot to take a photo before LOL. We have the chicken sliders, brussel sprouts, sweet potato fries! Great atmosphere and great group of people other than the host that clearly need more training dealing with people. Thank you for keeping these pubs going and thank you for everything. Will try and come again someday! read more

Elephant & Castle - Bar - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We loved the snacking platters so much that we got them 2 days in a row. We got the Quiche Sample Platter & Naan w/ Veggies. read more

Elephant & Castle - Quiche Sample Platter & Naan w/ Veggies - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very cool atmosphere. I have never been to a "proper" English pub, but this place definitely had a comfortable and welcoming feel to it while still being classy. The employees are all super friendly and very upbeat, and they work fast. Sadly, the food was not great. Maybe my expectations were a little high because Chicago is supposed to be such a great food city. But that doesn't account for non-breaded grilled chicken tasting like old fish. And the Reuben sandwich? Well, I have. Had better at fast food places. Even the fries had and odd seasoning to them. Considering the high prices, I expected to be owed. That did not happen. Maybe there is an explanation why our order was so off. But considering all the great food options in Chicago, I don't think I will come back here. read more