On a layover, and had already given up on another spot. Was glad to have Ralph here to act like a…read moreprofessional and at least try. He gets it. Went the extra mile to get me a Goose Island brew from their sister spot across the way. Beer was good, but it does seem odd for an Irish pub themed joint in Chicago not to serve any drafts that are Chicago craft. Food? Meh. Exceptionally meh. I know it's an airport and it's gonna be greedily overpriced and gouged, but it was no better than a ballpark concession stand. Clearly sat for a while before coming out. Nothing in an airport is going to get a Michelin star, but goddamn try to differentiate yourself if you're a sit down spot vs the food court counter options. Most of those looked better on people's trays. But thanks to Ralph being professional and welcoming, it was not to be judged on food alone.

Sam is amazing! great drinks and the perfect layover stop. very happy my girls and I stopped inread more

Cop Bar! Hot...cop bar ;)…read more You might see a celeb here. But they'll probably be on one of the many flat screen TVs lining the walls. Fitzgerald's Pub is the place you'd likely go to to watch that big game but you'll probably have so much fun, you'll stick around longer.

If an incoming plane overshot Midway Airport, Fitzgerald's Pub might be where one would crash land…read more It splits a one-story bunker with Sammy's Kitchen, where the ham & eggs are a pilgrimage. I have long been curious about this watering hole, assuming it's a blue color / trades / locals joint. I finally dropped in, just to see what condition my condition was in. In short order upon walking in, I spied an unironic t-shirt celebrating 45's inauguration on the wall, a MAGA hat perched prominently upon a shelf, from the Winner's Circle corner of the bar a question is posed regarding whether if Trump was impeached could he still be elected to TWO more terms (!), predictable scoffing about "global warming" due to the recent cold snap, and the "fact" that there are more homes with house chickens than viewers of CNN. Oh, and the colorful term "shines" was freely used regarding the pre-eminent ranking of Michael Jordan. Right here in Chicago. Draw your own conclusions, but this is where The Deplorables feel right at home and among their own kind. The Old Style is $2.50 a bottle and was cold.

The slider appetizer here is to die for. The quality of the slider portions and the flavor is…read moreamazing. I get it without the bacon because I don't eat pork, but it is amazing still. They have Italian beef eggrolls that are one in 1 million. The outer dough is always crispy and the Italian beef inside is always flavorful and tender. It comes with a side of aus ju and you top it off with a little Tabasco and it is a 10 out of 10. The wings here are not the skimpy meatless wings. They are thiiick! The ranch is solid and they don't charge extra for it if you need more. Great for those ranch "drinkers" lol. That's ask have a Mangonaso cocktail that's perfect. My wife is picky when it comes to mixed drinks and it was perfect and she couldn't stop ordering them. This place is great for groups or even a date night. They have trivia at night and other events that are really cool and can be found on their website. It's a nice local old school/new school bar that brings a city vibe to a quiet suburb. They even have an outdoor patio section that is amazing during the summer and fall time. They have crème brûlée that was done perfectly, which is hard to find in the Berwyn area.

While the staff is very friendly and tentative, I will say the food sucks…read more What kind of bar doesn't have frosty mugs? What kind of bar serves you frozen chicken wings? Chicken wings with a cold beer is a staple for a sports bar and a tavern, when you are so cheap and you microwave frozen chicken wings, you totally suck. I myself will never go back to this establishment.

Service was spot on and the server was friendly and attentive. Started with the homemade fried…read morepickle appetizer which was very good, not greasy and made in "clean" oil. Sandwiches were the single smashed cheesie and the tenderizer. Both were served hot and with the seasoned fries which were also very good. This is a nice place to stop in for a quick lunch - beers and food are reasonably priced. The toilet in the women's bathroom is loose - be careful. Cleanliness is pretty good, although they could hit the corners and baseboards a little bit better

I give this is 4 stars overall, but 5 for the Garfield Ridge area, as there just aren't a whole lot…read moreof nicer sit down spots in the area. Not to say it's fancy or anything, but it's a very good newer option for Archer Avenue, with lots of food and drink options. I imagine it's the same menu as the other Cheesie's locations. I got the Melt sandwich, it tasted on par with the food from the North side location. Service was pretty fast, and they have a good amount of seating options. Again, nothing crazy, but it's just good to see Garfield Ridge get a nicer option like this, as a lot of the bars just have drinks and no food, or are just food places. I have friends who live down here, so they often go out on Archer for bdays or events, so I'm glad to see this as a new option, and would definitely vote to stop here for any future events in the area.

This place is so rad!!! It's our first time here, and they just gave us a little tour of their…read moreawesome event venues. Its has a super chill laid back vibe and you can tell that just about anyone can come in and enjoy themselves. Their drinks are on point, and the bartender Kristyn has some of the best customer service I've had in Chicago. 10/10, would highly recommend

Nice place. Bartender's, meh. Love the layout, bands, pool tables, game room! Bartender's seem to…read moreignore ya if you ain't a regular. But still a place to go.

KELLY the bartender is one of a kind!!!! She comes around and greets everyone each and Everytime I…read morehave been there!!! she's an absolute sweetheart! It's a great place to just kick back and forget about your troubles Donna

Jim-may, my man! Nice place ya got here buddy…read more I was seeking a bar that was roughly halfway between Oak Park & Orland Park (meeting someone, heh heh), and I happened to stumble upon this über-divey treasure. Miller Lite was the only beer they had on tap, but you could get a bucket of it for like a nickel. Hyperbole? Maybe. A 60oz pitcher of the classic domestic swill cost only $5, which is pretty damn tough to beat if you ask me. Liz behind the bar was super friendly and introduced herself not long after I sat down. Once my +1 arrived, Liz was nice enough to make a bag of popcorn that she gave us to munch on. Talk about being given a warm reception! They don't accept Discover and have a $10 minimum on credit card purchases, but for a small operation like this it's to be expected, so I can't fault them for that. Some of the barstools are a teensy bit ripped-up, although in a dive bar setting like this, I find that they truly 'complete the look'. Great homey feel and a jukebox loaded with tons of tunes for 50¢ or a dollar per song. They've got billiards tables and a few slot machines that I imagine get a lot of play from their 'regulars'. They also feature Karaoke on select nights of the week. There's a very tasteful piece of nude art behind the bar, which I'm told is a painted portrait of someone who works there. Being a big fan of all things naked people, I found this to be a nice touch amidst the cans of Old Style and half-empty Smirnoff bottles. ....and unless I'm mistaken, I definitely met/talked to/received free shots from *the* Jimmy of said namesake bar. His taste in Huey Lewis & The News (along with his great taste in hats) didn't go unnoticed. He was hilarious and insisted that I stick around for a while [keep in mind this was at 11pm on a Wednesday], but I had to decline. Lyons is generally off my radar, but for the way I was greeted and taken care of at this establishment, I'd not hesitate for a second to stop back in, if I were to be in the area again.

You want an authentic Guinness pour or an authentic Irish barkeep? This is the place. It's right…read moreoff the Metra Harlem stop and free parking. The owner is amazingly humble and treats everyone like it's their personal bar. He knows how to keep track of tabs and makes sure you have full glasses of ICE COLD BEER. James Joyce is a landmark and I'm proud to have been a customer for a few years now. Christiana is also a sweetheart and bubbly bartender. She's has great recommendations and personal with every customer. Thank you everyone for making us feel important and cheers to many more beers!

The James Joyce is one of my favorite spots in Berwyn! The owners are so welcoming and make you…read morefeel like part of the family. It's the perfect place to grab a pint, whether you're local or just hopping off the Metra. They always have fun events going on and the atmosphere is unbeatable.

I work at the Berwyn Library and we host a monthly Trivia Night here [the first Tuesday of most…read moremonths]. The owner and bartenders are so nice to us and our large group. The place is clean, the workers are friendly, and the beer selection is awesome. Our participants regularly stay after the Trivia ends just to hang out. Many of them started hanging out there on non-Trivia nights too. Although they do not have a kitchen, they are more than willing to let you know about takeout options nearby and will facilitate your order and delivery. For example, we get pizza for the Trivia participants from a place down the street. If you want a great neighborhood bar where you can hang out with friends [and even make new friends] in a comfortable atmosphere, you can't go wrong here.

Bar located close to the tracks in Berwyn. Godson's is pretty nondescript but cheap. It's a place…read moreto go to get away from pretentiousness. Has a few basic beers on tap, and lots of local beers in bottles and cans. There's also entertainment in the form of slots making this a place for games. A pretty basic looking bar. It's only different because it also has lots of slots. There's quite a lot of these. As for the beer, there's also a lot. It's about $5 to get some cans of the better stuff. Liquor is cheap. It's about $6 for a typical mixed drink and these are pretty strong. Has no food. They sometimes have frozen pizzas. Good place to hang awhile. It's not pretty inside or outside but it's not that bad. This is conveniently located close to the Berwyn Metra station.

The food is great, not an overwhelming menu which is great because they have traditional Polish…read moredishes as well as moderns options (like their appetizers including fried pickles) with good size portions. Inside is impressively clean compared to the old school exterior and they have a little bit of everything when it comes to their hard liquor choices. Brenda is an awesome bartender! The owner clearly trained the kitchen well because food was delicious. We will be back!

Food is good. Unfortunately when we visited, there was a serious safety issue, namely an…read moreintoxicated individual who assaulted numerous people. The place has bands now and gets packed, so there were children and older people there for a show ( Friday 6/26/26). It took over an hour to physically remove him from the bar, and police ( Chicago) only showed up after many calls from many patrons, only to make sure this person leaves the parking lot. Bar did not press charges or bar the person,and owner tried to dismiss the issue, despite many angry patrons who were punched, pushed and showed and had to scurry away.As a woman, I find this unacceptable. Yes, bars have fights . Also, bars ensure safety by hiring security, or scanning IDs, AND pressing charges when cameras show the crime. It's a shame our group of 6 will not come back there since they cater to drunk Polish crowd.

Great place with a wood fired oven. We went on a Friday around 5pm, it was pretty full in there…read more Family-friendly and noticed a changing table in the back bathroom which is a plus for us. Pizza was amazing!! Would go back.

Great service, tasty beer. We shared the special of the day…read morethat was a white pizza with burrata, rapini and prosciutto. The crust was spot on nice and crispy with just enough of a bit softer bite at the ends. Friends got a sausage which was great as well. But don't stop at the great pizza, this is also a brewery. Was so crowded I couldn't get to the bar to take a photo of the beers, one was a vanilla, nice a light. They also had to nitro coffee stout and I had a very good Weiss beer.