Phew! Now here is a place where you can get the cozy pub style to enjoy some amazing fish n chips. You can't go wrong sitting outside or inside. Just depends on what kind of mood you're looking for (and the weather). The service was fantastic and the wait is never long, even during peak hours for dinner. The fish and chips were fantastically seasoned, not too oily, warm and crisp. The amount was really good for the price. I was starving, so I ate all of mine in one go. If there could be an option to add one more fish, I'd do that and take it for leftovers if possible. There's a wide variety on the menu for anyone to enjoy something, including alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks. The outdoor seating is on a quiet area in Ravenswood, but the train going by can get slightly noisy. Other than that, I wanted to also try the Full Irish, so that will be my order on the next go round! read more

O'Shaughnessy's Public House - Fish N Chips - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Our daughter moved to the area and after a long day of moving, we needed something to eat. O'Shaughnessy's is within walking distance so we checked it out. Our party was four adults and two young adults (old teenagers). We were seated right away and greeted by our server. We ordered drinks and Curry Chips. The Curry Chips were so good. My son devoured them and still talks about them. I had the Reuben, it was fantastic. My hubby had a burger as did my ex-hubby. My son had the quesadilla and my daughters ordered a burger and the corned beef press. Everything was delicious and the serving sizes were great. My daughters' friends showed up when were done eating and joined us for a beer. They had no issues accommodating us and adding a couple beers to or tab. I look forward to eating at O'Shaughnessy's again when we are in the area visiting my daughter. read more

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Even living just a couple blocks away for 15 years I have only been here a handful of times. But it's a good spot and you'll always find folks dining here outside--love that they have a nice, sizable outdoor seating section. I most recently visited with a friend and our kids and we got some sausage rolls for the babies (they seemed to like them--the flaky pastry especially, in my little one's case), as well as some nachos with pulled pork. That was probably my favorite part of the meal, to be honest; they were delicious. My friend got the shepherd's pie and I chose a Rueben. I wasn't disappointed in the Rueben--it was luckily not very fatty--but I chose hastily when since I hadn't been reading the menu very closely and would choose something else next time since there are lots of places that I can get a Reuben, but some of their other things are a bit more niche. I've also been here once for brunch, with All Saints' (the church calls it "the annex"). Their brunch is good too so if you're looking for one in the area definitely consider O'Shaughnessy's. read more

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Stopped by for dinner and was very pleased! We sat outside and our service was excellent! The food was delightful and I have no complaints! There was a marketer passing out free whiskey shots, so obviously that makes for a great experience too! read more

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Irish pub with great service in Ravenswood, right near the train station. We came for brunch on the weekend. Breakfast menu goes until 2ish, and lunch menu is available too. The Reuben was good and fries were fresh. The Irish mimosa (mimosa with black currant) was refreshing and not too sweet. read more

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Love love their shepherds pie. Friends love their bangers & mash. Great place for a nice, warm lunch during the winter months. We had a company event here for the holidays and the service was top tier. read more

O'Shaughnessy's Public House - Shepherd's Pie - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So I've been to O'Shaughnessy's a handful of times over the years, and the Irish pub seems to hit the spot. By some coincidence our last two visits came during major sports events (The Masters, Kentucky Derby), and there are TV's to show you the sports action. Recently my lovely wife and I stopped by for a bite to eat after checking out an art show nearby. We split the Classic Angus beef burger, which came with a tasty side of fries. The burger did taste beefy and went well with my pint of Guinness. The staff was pleasant throughout our mid-afternoon visit. read more

This place is my neighborhood pub. My go-to. I'm a regular. Here's why: Solid pub grub. It's not a gourmet experience, but meals are prepared with care. After 10 years, I think I only had one borderline meal and I should have known the Shepherd's Pie was just a notch above what they're gonna be able to serve you. Everything else is decent to good. I always get the wings and they're always good. Good burgers. Good sandwiches. Good fish and chips. Decent cocktails, but this is the perfect place for a beer and a burger. What makes this place really stand out is the friendly vibe and the staff. Whoever's hiring down there and setting the tone is doing a great job. They know my name there and I know there's. Marie once spotted me at the Grocery store, waved and said my name. You're just not gonna get that from most other joints in the area. Expect a core group of really Irish characters mixed in with a lot of lovable locals. I recommend the wings, the burger, the bangers and mash or the fish and chips. read more

O'Shaughnessy's has really upped their vegetarian option game up! We've been in a few times and enjoyed a simple black bean burger - they prepare everything really well. But I've always wanted to be able to order something more classic at an Irish pub. The Veggie Shepherd's Pie was the perfect opportunity! It was way better than any vegetarian Shepard's pie I've made at home, you can tell it's a labor of love. Our waitress also noticed that the sun was lowering into our eye line and came over to close the blinds. Just a considerate thing. We enjoyed our time there! read more

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They were not kidding about the fish and chips being delicious. The drinks were a little pricey (though on par for the area), but honestly all my complaints went out the window when I had the fish and chips. I can't stop thinking about them and will definitely be back. read more

Great spot with an amazing atmosphere. The beer was cold and the food was good. Will definitely return in the future.

Another great experience at O'Shags! We live nearby and decided to come by for a late lunch. We were seated right away, inside, and the front door was open so we still got to experience the sunshiney day that we had! They do have a great patio as well, that's also dog friendly...we love to see it! Our server was friendly, attentive, and brought our food out in a super timely manner. The menu is large and has many options well beyond the Irish name. We actually started with the quesadilla (LOL) and it was delicious! For my main course, I went with the buffalo chicken salad. I've had a few different salads from here, but this one is definitely my favorite! The salad is crispy buffalo chicken, romaine lettuce, red onions, cherry tomatoes, carrots, and blue cheese dressing (I opt'd for ranch). Everything was fresh, the lettuce was crunchy, and the buffalo chicken was perfection. My husband always goes for the shepards pie, it's his favorite! read more

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O'Shaughnessy's has quickly become a favorite of ours for large group gatherings. Super easy to get seated without a reservation, easy to accommodate larger groups, huge selection of alcoholic beverages, and an amazing selection of delicious foods. All the food comes out promptly and always great service. Love the interior and the furnishings, such a great place to grab a pint or meal. read more

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Came to Chicago for St Patrick's day and happened to walk in here on st Patrick's day early and found a seat and everything was perfect. Bartenders and waitress were super friendly. Got the English Breakfast, and having been to Ireland before, it was authentic and exactly what we wanted. Also got the shepherds pie and again, great. Very happy, will be back next time we're back in Chicago read more

I love this place. I usually order the fish and chips and it's reliably great, but is time I went with the Ravenswood Salad, and it was the most delicious salad I've had in ages! Chick full of yumminess: mixed greens, avocado, feta, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, dried cranberries, and walnuts. So interesting I skipped the dressing! Also, the service is always super friendly and accommodating read more

The food was very tasty and the service was great! Will definitely go there again. I had the fish sandwich and the hubby had the fish and chips. The fish was seasoned and breaded to perfection and the fries (chips) were crispy! read more

O'Shaughnessy's is a fun spot that always seems to have a nice mix of regulars and newbies. We have been treated well there, and our most recent visit included us splitting a burger. I love the ambiance, as even when they are a tad crowded, it is not too loud. read more

O'Shaughnessy's Public House - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Easily one of my favorite spots in Chicago. Classic Irish food. A fantastic, creamy pint of Guinness. Staff is always friendly and welcoming. I'm usually here with a decent sized group on boxing day or for soccer games and they couldn't be more accommodating. read more

Classic Irish pub with your favorite candy bars behind the bar. Good service and food; what you world expect. Nice selection of beers with seasonal changes. Of course there is an extensive whiskey menu and some nice sounding cocktails. The bar menu is longer than the food menu read more

Attended a friend's birthday celebration last night at O'Shaughnessys. Delightful evening! Loved the chicken wings and mac and cheese. Alan, our private bartender was gracious and thoughtful. I'll be back. read more

3.5 stars. Good place to grab a pint. The inside is a classic, cozy pub. Decent amount of tables, TVs, and taps. Has a little strip of outdoor seating I think. Got the Ruben and it was OK-ish. Panini pressed with a small amount of meat and some sauerkraut that didn't really pack a punch. read more

A truly great and authentic Irish-style pub created by lovely transplanted Irish people, serving delicious food and drink, featuring gorgeous woodwork, stained glass windows, and a friendly, efficient staff. read more

What an amazing place they are so attentive. It's not that expensive. Depends on what you get. They keep coming over and checking on you to make sure you're well and that your food is delicious and hot. Great place I recommend it to everyone. It's a nice little Irish bar Dever I wish breakfasts are delicious next time ago and I'm gonna try something else it's really a great place to go a beautiful place and I'll find a place to sit. read more

This is one of the cleanest, coolest, fun Irish pubs I've been to in Chicago. The outside is iconic; you can see it from the Brown Line blocks away and it just draws you in. I've been here for Manchester United matches and the place gets PACKED. During the pandemic, they did a good job of enforcing the rules. My last visit here, it was just a random Wednesday night and we were seated right away. The bartender was attentive and the pints of Guinness even had a little shamrock inscribed in the foam! Every time I've been here, the food has been very solid and consistent. On Tuesdays they also have a beer, burger, shot special. I will definitely be coming back more often, as this is a great place to hang out. read more

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I finally came by! I've been wanting to visit this Irish style pub for months. It has great ambience and is clearly appreciated by the community as I saw a few different groups eating and having fun together. Our server/bartender is a legit Irishman, should that be important to you. I had a Southwest Salad and stole quite a few fries from my boyfriend's curry plate. Both were VERY good. I'm going to be more adventurous with my order next time I'm there. I'm particularly interested in sitting outside on the patio. I really liked the special touch of carving a clover into the perfectly poured Guinness. More often than not, you shouldn't have to pay for parking. Simply go north a half block and you'll find a lot of free parking. read more

O'Shaughnessy's Public House - Look at that clover in the foam! - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Arrived on a Monday evening. College football on the TVs. The server present did not seem too happy to be there and only kept staring instead of stating you can sit where you would like and by the way you can order from the bar. Sat in the back room by the fireplace. Again server was not happy to take the order and the server did not state it was the end of their shift. After placing a drink and food order the server took the menus and slammed them on a near by chair........probably completing side work before leaving. Absolutely no issue with the end of someone's shift....I would want to go home as well but you could have mentioned as such and ordering from the bar would have been no issue and probably sat in the front room. Received drinks and food and yes the server did check in with us to make sure things were good but it was apparent the urgency. At one point the server came and stated if anything was needed to go to the bar. The server simply could have stated "I am going home, do you mind if I close you out" Do not give me grief, rush me and throw my tab at the bartender. Server left for the night. Proceeded to the bar after being abandoned in the back room. Watched the remainder of college football at the bar. The bartender was not in the best mood as well. Website states the bar closes at 1am. After the football game the bar was empty and it was about 1030pm. Inquired about closing time with the bartender and they stated "Now" after serving a new drink a minute prior. Unhappy the bartender stated "You want me to stay open when it's empty?!" I simply asked what time do you close and apparently it's not 1am as stated on website. I politely asked for the check and bartender then says "Well you do not have to leave now." Paid my check and left new full drinks on the bar. I understand the industry, I was in it myself. Shame on you for making me feel unwanted when I am spending money and I tip well. You make the rest look bad when they would gladly take the business. I cannot tell you if the drinks or food was good as my attention was drawn away by the staff that did not want to be there. read more

We can highly recommend this restaurant/pub, for a party or event. We just held a wedding shower for our daughter and 20 guests in the back, party room. We had a private bartender, waiter, our own bathroom and a beautiful space. We ordered buffet style: and served mini Vegan and beef shepherds pies, mini sliders, double fried, fries, a beautiful caesar salad and a pasta salad. Then, little cheesecakes and chocolate Guinness cakes for dessert . All the food was great, and drinks were beautiful. Compliments from all the guests on the food and service. Thank you manager Julia, and you ur team of staff. read more

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Stopped in for dinner on a Saturday night. Service was great. Wide selection of beer and cider available. My friend and I both had amazing burgers. They had pork belly on the burger. So delicious! Chef stopped by our table as well and he was super friendly. He stated that he's trying out new entrees soon and to come back. I had the name of the chef and our servers but blanking by the time I'm writing my review. Definitely would recommend! read more

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I absolutely loved this place. From the ambiance to the amazing food, it was a great place to be. The shepherds pie and the egg rolls were my favorite dishes to try here, and the chocolate milk Guinness was surprisingly good. I have plans to be back read more

Really craved Irish chicken curry and chips and O'Shaughnessy hit the spot. Their ciders and drafts are wide in range and would definitely come back for a pint and chips. Also had one of the burgers and it was a little overdone. But the chicken curry was delicious - chicken was tender and the chips were perfectly crisp. read more

O'Shaughnessy's Public House - Traditional Irish Chicken Curry - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I made advance arrangements with Julia to bring a group of about 40 people last night. She set us up with a great space, great bartender, and great vibes all night. A strong 5-star showing. Very grateful. read more

O'Shaughnessy's has become a hangout for me and my co-workers. Partly by default, because it's nearby and offers extensive food and alcohol selections; partly because of all the outdoor seating; and partly because it's just really good. I visited O'Shaughnessy's twice in the past week, each time enjoying the outdoor dining. My co-workers and I drank a fair amount of the hard cider and the cabernet sauvignon. One had the fish fry reuben and loved it. I had the appetizer quesadilla, which is now available with vegan chorizo for an extra charge, and the third had the vegan salad. I found the quesadilla to be incredibly filling, with a generous portion of vegan chorizo, and ended up reheating most of it the next day. The vegan salad was also rated excellent. One new, nice feature is that there are a couple vegan options. I do appreciate that. I would suggest to the owners that they consider offering vegan ranch dressing and vegan cheeses, too, because that would allow us plant-eaters to really expand our choices here. Be aware that O'Shaughnessy's has not, as of this writing, updated their on-line menus, so if you're looking for some of the offerings I mention here, you may not see them. Service on the patio was quick and efficient. O'Shaughnessy's is a terrific spot in the Ravenswood neighborhood. I know my co-workers and I will be back. read more

I usually come here for their Irish breakfast. It is delicious. They offer half Irish and full Irish so you can pick depending on how hungry you are. During games, the bar does get really busy and loud but once the game is over, it clears out pretty quickly and getting a table isn't too bad. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area! read more

Love the Irish waitress here - she's the best! The corn beef hash is my favorite, with the brown bread, so good! Cute pub vibe and cozy on a cold day. The soccer games/fans can get loud on weekends but overall it's a fun energy imo. read more

I'm SO glad that my boyfriend and I found this place! It's the most perfect neighborhood bar and they have AMAZING FOOD. We always get the Shepherd's Pie (pictured below). If I were ill-mannered, I'd lick the plate clean. The drink menu is very extensive. I personally enjoy the Magner's Cider! But when I'm in the mood for a cocktail or bourbon neat, they have me covered! Support local!! read more

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O'Shaughnessy's public house looks like a typical Irish bar and that's a good thing. A Guinness was in order and was soon brought to the table. It did seem as if it was a proper pour. Of course the fish and chips were a must, and when I go back, they will be a must again. read more

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Came by for Sunday brunch with our kids. Food was great, service was good, and loved the digs. The Irish breakfast was exactly how it should be, which they get bonus points for. We will be coming back for sure! read more

Food is tolerable for pub food. Nothing on the menu is very flavorful, but then again it's just Irish pub food. What can one really expect?? The overall atmosphere is nice. It's a great place that is warm and cozy, so definitely a good place to gather with friends/family. The service isn't the fastest, but then again, when you're going to be just chilling out with friends over a pint, does it really matter if you received your drinks in (15) minutes or (5)? read more

Outstanding food. Had the signature smoked salmon sandwich by recommendation. The Shepherd's Pie egg rolls were an awesome twist on a classic. The Buffalo cauliflower dish was very tasty & tender w/a bit of crispy edge. Would definitely return!! read more

This would be a 5-star review were in not for the owner's decision to charge the customer a 2.5% fee for paying with a credit card. That is the cost of business and if the establishment doesn't wish to pay the fee, don't accept charge cards. The service was excellent, the food was great, and the entertainment was fantastic! Then we were presented with our bill and that did not sit well. read more