This place is so cute with fun decor inside. We came for brunch and opted to sit outside on their patio area since it was such a nice day. For start to finish we had great service which we were appreciative of. We came after 12 noon on a Saturday and it wasn't too busy. Our server told us it was really busy prior to 12 noon so we came at a great time. Unfortunately that meant they were all out of the breakfast menu and only pub menu items left. From the pub menu we ordered the mushroom and kale pie and a scotch egg. Both were delicious! We ate it up! I also accompanied my meal with a mint tea which was yummy too! Parking in the area was a bit tough because of construction. Hopefully by now the construction has finished. I'd definitely come back to enjoy more of the food, service and ambiance. read more

Everything here is great. It's good comfort food. All the people working there are nicer than the next. Super quick and cooked to perfection. read more

I have come to the new location a couple of times now. The space is wonderful - roomy and cute and good for any occasion. In my recent visit, my friend and I dined in early Thursday evening. It was just a tad busy at that time. We walked towards the bar and a delightful gentleman, who ended up being our server, told us to seat ourselves. We opted for a seat by the window. However, there ended up being a few ants there, so we relocated ourselves. We had great service throughout. He was very patient with us, especially since we took our time there and ended up staying for about two hours. Ambiance was great. There were a few other customers in the front room with us and we all conversed with each other (we weren't even next to each other), admiring the food. Great vibes. We both got the mushroom and kale pies, crowned and enjoyed a Beligan Pale Ale on draft. They have a fantastic drink list...many local breweries and solid cocktails. Our orders came out very quickly. The pie was so tasty and proportionately perfect. While creamy, I didn't think the sauce was too much so nor too heavy. The mushrooms and kale were definitely noticeable. The mashed potatoes and gravy were classic although the gravy was a bit too salty for me. Overall, you can't go wrong with any of their food items. I've tried all their pies now and I've heard great things about their burger from various people. I can only imagine how good their fish & chips are (Fridays only). Happy to see the upgrade from the old BPort location. read more

Pleasant House Pub - Mushroom and kale crowned - British Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is one of the best pubs we've ever been to. Truly a hidden gem in Chicago! Everything was on point: attentive waiters, good selection of food and drinks, not to mention the decor and overall amazing atmosphere. It is also vegetarian friendly. They make one of the best pot pies in the country thy taste very authentic. The friends of ours tried burgers and fries and were not disappointed! Highly recommended when in Chicago read more

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Pleasant House does a very nice job of emulating a legit English pub. The ambiance and architecture is cool. Highly recommend the Scotch Egg, it was insane. We did like the chips and gravy as well. Guinness was fresh. The pies were good, nothing mind-blowing, but we would come back for the small dishes and drafts. read more

Five stars for the great vibe...friendly staff...good eats...and a range of potables. Was here for an event...the location and exterior not fully doing the interior and experience justice. As a former resident of England, there is enough here to fire a connection to public houses from my past. Their pies (entrees...NOT dessert!) are quite good. My sacrilege of ordering a salad was met with fresh, well-sourced ingredients and topped by a delicious, generous portion of chicken. Many reasons to come back! read more

Four Letter Coffee Espresso Review: Fruity and it packs a lot of flavors, got to try it guys! Fish & Chips Review: Nicely batter and the fish is flaky, it's great! Pub Burger Review: Something simple and good, nothing special but good. Overall A nice place for lunch and a drink with your friends, lots of spaces to park nearby and the interior is awesome. read more

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We had been big fans of the old location, and we are even bigger fans of the new one! Lots of seating, beautiful space, same delicious food. We came for weekend brunch. I had the breakfast pie with sausage egg and cheese and it was everything I wanted it to be. I also got a scotch egg - delicious; a latte - beautiful; and breakfast potatoes - crispy with a unique sauce on top. We also shared a croissant, which was beautiful. Lastly - large, unique, ornate, individual bathrooms for anyone. Well done, Pleasant! read more

Pleasant House Pub - British Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Enjoyed a mushroom and kale pie and chorizo breakfast during a quiet Sunday morning. I was surprised that this place was not busier, but appreciated the quick service. The mushroom and kale pie was filling, and the crisp pie flake blended perfectly together with the rich flavors. The chorizo was also light and not too salty or heavy. I look forward to coming back! read more

Woke up very late in a Saturday morning and decide to have brunch at Pleasant House Pub. The place was pretty full when I came in but I immediately found a seat. The place feels like home having those plants in every area plus its really nice interior. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. I ordered their steak and ale pie, scotch egg and organic king crimson tea for drinks. I only ordered a few since I am alone but I was a bit disappointed because I was waiting for my food for around 20 to 30 minutes. While waiting, I had a chance to check their bathroom which is really clean and has a really nice interior design. Then, my food came and the crust of the pie are perfectly crispy and the scotch egg is also perfectly boiled. The food was really delicious and the tea is refreshing. I had a great time eating in Pleasant House Pub. Highly recommended and I will definitely come back. read more

This pub is fantastic. The pace inside is pleasant and the pies are perfect. Tried the Lamb and Ale Pie and the Chicken Balti Pie, and couldn't hav even happier with the food. I absolutely recommend the Chicken Balti, the server recommended it and the taste was so full and flavorful. It's filling and divine, and the chutney that comes with it is perfect. We also tried the royal pub salad and it was delicious. The blue cheese was an incredible note. I was not a fan of the honey mustard and dill dressing, but if you can dill with it (ha!), it is a delicious salad. I would show pictures of how perfect the Pies were, however they were too tempting to wait for. Impossible not to love a little hole in the wall such as this! Would love to come here again! read more

Really liked the crust on these royal pies! Are they small? Sure. But they're very rich and filling. Got the steak and ale which I really enjoyed. Scottish egg was also very delicious. The place is a bit overpriced. Probably won't return but it was fine to go once. read more

I had a taste for cornish pasty and the closest place with that kind of food was the Pleasant House. I got the pie of the day. The crust was crispy and buttery with no soggy bottom but it wasn't packed with filling. By the Great British Baking Show standard, it wouldn't be a winner. My partner got a weak looking $12 salad with processed chicken. He left still feeling hungry. read more

Pleasant House Pub - Chicken salad, try finding the chicken - British Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Food: Excellent! I have been there 3 times now and everything has been delicious including fish and chips, burger, mac and cheese, and the pies of course!!! Drinks: Also great. They have a great selection of cocktails and beer. I liked the mulled wine and draft cocktails quite a bit. Service: This is where they lose a star for me. Service can definitely be slow and passive. Our server also forgot to tell us about the specials for the night so we had no idea there were a few special pies off menu until after we ordered and heard another server telling a table. For how good the food is, I wish the servers were a little more enthusiastic and helpful. Overall, HIGHLY recommend and I think it's a great place to bring visitors as well, i'm sure we will be back again! read more

Nice venue, smells good, clean washrooms, and attentive staff members. Food came quick had the Steak & Ale, beer cheese & sourdough toast, and a bottle of prosecco. It was an unusual meal for us, but we ventured out, it was good. Pastry shell for the pie was tasty; we were satisfied. Patio is indoor with sliding windows. It was a bit chilly the day I went, asked staff for a heater, didn't have any, instead they did the kindest gesture, and turned the actual 'heat' on- made my night. Thanks A Bunch! read more

Dropping off my dog to grooming, found this place nearby and thought to give it a try since I don't live near this neighborhood. Steak and ale pie didn't disappoint me as other reviews stated. The crust is crispy and the fillings is tasting with good beef meat. I forgot to add mash potato but it's ok, I ordered scotch egg instead. It is very crunchy with ground pork and running egg yolk, cook perfectly. My server recommended royal pimm's cup and it is refreshing with little alcohol kicks. I love it! Ambience is nice. I will come back and try other pies. read more

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The fish & chips we tried was really good but Friday special only. Other dishes was just ok. Will go back again Friday because of the fish &chips. read more

Meat pies, chicken sandwich and curry chips are amazing as well as the drinks and the service. Can't wait to go back. This place is a must try! read more

I love savory pies, I love gastropubs, so I knew we had to make a stop here while visiting Chicago. Pleasant House was a bakery, now a beautiful pub. English-inspired down to the William Morris (ish or actual) print wallpaper in the loos. I was thrilled to see that they had a pork pie on offer, served with house mustard and Branston pickles, which definitely brought out all the savory flavors of the pie. Hubs got a Welsh bitter. What's occurring? It was fine. I tried a Pounce! by Whiner Beer Co. Kolsh something something apples aged in bourbon barrels from 45th parallel. Interesting! Went really well with the food. Triple-friend curry chips had a lovely texture. The curry was fragrant with nigella seeds and fresh coriander/cilantro. Really enjoyable lunch. Wish we could have tried all the pies! read more

Pleasant House Pub - Pork pie, curry chips, beers! - British Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

By far the best service I had in awhile. I wish I would've remembered his name. Honestly great service. My husband and I felt comfortable throughout the whole meal. The beer selection is great. So far I've only tried there latte, it was delicious. I wouldn't hesitate on coming back. Pies are delicious. read more

Pleasant House Pub - Chips, latte, pie, oh my! - British Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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WOW!!! My girlfriend and I were suggested to come here through the Thrillist website. When we walked in we were in awe of the venue. The patio area had picnic benches with open windows that allow for natural lighting! Inside is great too with unique chairs/tables. We chose to sit on the patio because the weather was phenomenal. We ordered their specialty pot pies (Chicken spice) it had a curry flavor. The pastry they used had the perfect texture and the flavoring on the chicken wasn't over powering. We enjoyed this dish so much we didn't leave any crumbs. The staff there was great. Our server was very descriptive with all the entrees which helped ALOT with our decision making. read more

Pleasant House Pub - British Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I came here recently with my husband while we were in the neighborhood attending an event. Having been in London recently this just left me a little underwhelmed. The food was ok but was very pricey for what you get. Everything is a la carte so it adds up pretty quickly. Ambiance was ok but chilly. Service was fine but nothing left we wow'd enough to put this on my list of go-to places. read more

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Came here in need of a hangover fix. Delicious full English breakfast + a real cask ale = done. I wish the pub I lived next to was more like this (no offence, Neil). read more

Honest review: saw this on check please not trusting that show anymore lol the room is really tiny its a byob so bring ur own stuff they do make 2 in house sodas the ginger one was good. Its actually expensive i ordered like 5 things n the bill was 40 dollars. This is a hipster spot for sure only playing techno music i am really gonna avoid hipster places from now on the only things i liked were the chicken balti and the almond cake everything else is not worth it this is the second pie place i been to n it will be my last i am done with pie places it wasnt good n the whole maria thing with this restaurant is confusing no explanation or nothing Chicken balti: omg this was so good!!!!!!!!!! It has curry in it the flavors were out of this world so rich n different the chicken was cooked to perfect the pie dough was so flaky i was just eating the left over pieces the green sauce makes this even better adds a garlicky spicy tone that really enhances the flavor of this pie was the best pie we had Steak ale pie: it was good not great there was more carrots then steak in it jus it had no wow factor i wouldnt go out of my way to eat this wasnt my favorite Deluxe gravy chips: it needed salt n i didnt really like the gravy wasnt as delicous as it was made out to seem on check please theres alot of meat n cheese n fries it just needed salt n they could have made the gravy taste better Chocolate cake: i hate when theres a chocolate dessert n they dont say its dark chocolate its so bitter yuck :( plz say that it is dark chocolate so ik not to order it. Besides being bitter it was extremely dry like if i threw it at a window it would shatter it. also if ur gonna put frosting put alot not just a thin layer Almond cake: omg this was really good i hate really acidic things but since the almond cake was really sweet the lemony frosting really cuts through the sweetness n the actual cake wasnt as dry but it was still dry though they need to add something to make their cakes moist read more

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Pleasant(ly) surprised by the Pleasant House Pub. We stumbled across the restaurant while looking for a place to eat near the Renegade Craft Fair. The food here is great. Portions are large and the quality is top notch. Staff is extremely friendly and we're all dressed (very fashion forward to match the British theme which is done so well). Plenty of seating. Very clean and aesthetically pleasing and the bathrooms are BEAUTIFUL. We unfortunately didn't try any of the pies but we did get both of the salads and they were fantastic! read more

About a 3.5: While in the neighborhood, I was able to stop by the Pleasant House Bakery. This little family-owned bakery and cafe is located in the Bridgeport neighborhood, offering a British-inspired menu of breads, Royal Pies (award-winning), pastys, desserts, and even daily specials. I tried the Chicken Balti Pie (a delicious, flaky buttery pastry mini 'pie' filled with all-natural chicken, fresh-ground curry spices, tomato, and Nigella seeds - this had kind of a tomato-based Italian taste to it, and it was just okay; I did love the crust, though!); a Steak and Ale Pie (filled with all-natural beef, ale, carrots, and herbs); an order of the Deluxe Gravy Chips (perfectly-fried, bite-sized steak fries with chunks of skirt steak (tasted like pot roast!), gravy, and aged Cheddar cheese - these were quite addicting, and I could have actually done without the skirt steak; the chips were seasoned perfectly and were oh-so-addicting!); a Scotch Egg (I was actually pretty excited about this, but was the most disappointed with at the end - this was a perfectly boiled egg (yummy yolk!), covered with ground sausage and then coated with bread crumbs to be deep-fried; I did enjoy the crispy exterior, the sausage was just not flavorful and had an off taste to it - I was just not a fan); a mini chocolate stout cake (dark chocolate-like, but it heavily tasted like alcohol to me); and, a crispy laced oat cookie that was just so delicious (thin and crispy). I'd love to try out their other pies, their daily specials, as well as their homemade sodas the next time. Service was pretty efficient and friendly, and all the items ordered are heated up for you. There's some limited seating inside where you can enjoy your treats or take it to go. There's some free residential parking around the area, so do not fret! +great buttery crust! +Deluxe Gravy Chips +laced oat cookies read more

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Visited The Windy City. Decided to stay in and order a pie for delivery. Chose the Ale Beef. Crust was very flaky and delicious. Filing was flavorful and beef tender. read more

Neat place in Pilsen! The outdoor patio was quite nice with its picnic tables and overlooking the community garden. At first, I thought the restaurant owned the garden. That would be cool. Anyway, I never really knew what to think of British food. It always seems to get a bad rap. I had really wanted to get the fish and chips, but they ran out. We didn't go that late either on Saturday, so I was pretty bummed that they didn't have that. I was able to get the chips, and those were good. By chips, I don't mean crisps. They were perfectly crisp on the outside, just how I like my potatoes. I would say they resembled home fries in terms of their shape. I ended up getting the Mushroom and Kale pot pie. It was really good. I'm not sure what mushrooms they used but they really paired well with the kale. It was in a creamy sauce, but not overly creamy, just enough to hold the filling together. It was on the heavier side, so I wasn't able to finish the whole thing. We also got the Wee Jar O' Pickles, or something like that. Indeed, it was a wee mason jar with pickles. There were Polish dill pickles, radishes, beets, and cauliflower. I liked the pickled beets best. I hear the Welsh Rarebit is good too, and I'm bummed I didn't get it. read more

Maybe we shouldn't have gone at 9:15pm on Friday, 45 min before closing. But even then, the staff greeted us with a smile. Ran out of fish and chips at the point though, so go early if you want it! Friend and I tried 2 pies to share, hibiscus soda, deluxe gravy chips, and a scotch egg. Steak and ale pie, deee-licious. So hearty, the crusty is beautifully flaky, and everything inside was cooked surprisingly well. Chicken balti tasted a bit too much like Chinese herbal medicine for both of us, maybe bad memories of childhood, idk. But we drowned it in the chutney they recommended on the side, and it was fine. I probably wouldn't get it again though. Our scotch egg was perfectly runny inside, but the outside sausage was a bit bland... For $4.50 I'd probably skip this too. Deluxe gravy chips were really yummy. Really good beef. Small portion, but gets sooo heavy fast. We weren't even able to finish. Better to eat ASAP while still hot! The last thing I grabbed was one of their last loaves of sourdough for the day. Very affordable at $6 per loaf for "artisanal" bread, and pretty good! Wouldn't drive 30min out of the way to get it, but if you're in the area and eat bread regularly, this is really nice in the morning with some nice buttah... I feel like the pies for the size are a bit expensive, but with a side of chips we were pretty stuffed. It's very heavy and hearty food, and plenty to fill me up. read more

Pleasant House? Is that your name? Well, I, for one, think you are being far too modest in your moniker for Amazing House would be more apropos! First- don't think traditional bakery . . think of something more diner-esque. It wasn't until I got there that I thought this was going to be more of a bakery in the traditional sense . . . .but nothing is traditional here. And nothing is fancy so come as you are. I really expected only baked goods, but each day there are daily specials ranging from burgers to fish and chips . . . . . may I go so far to say that it's like "English pub fare?". On the day I was there- it was a burger special, so who am I to say no? The burger was delicious served on a nice roll with cheddar cheese (you can also get a number of other options like egg, bacon, etc) But in my book- the real winners here are the little pot pies! I was introduced to these pies by the manager who actually was in Maria's bar next door on one fateful night when I was also there. I ordered the chicken balti and the mushroom and kale (each pie is around $7.95). The balti I ate immediately and this thing was like heaven in a pastry crust! I gave the mushroom kale to a friend who immediately reported back that it , too, was delicious! And the biggest thing? The people at Pleasant House are just a delight to be with. The manager on that night actually went and got be two of those decadent little pies and brought them to me! Who does that? It was like a personal delivery. And on the day I ate in- the woman who brought me my food was just a delight. So eat in, take out or have someone deliver you some food to Maria's next door! Just go. And leave all your pre conceived notions at home. For Pleasant House Bakery is nothing like you think it is. It's better! read more

My favorite part about this place is the ambiance! Pleasant house pub is such a cute hidden gem - love the British style interior although seating is pretty limited in this area. We ended up sitting in the "garden" area which is covered (atleast it was in the winter, not sure if they open it in the summer) which had this serene quality about it. The only negative was that it was a bit chilly in this area on a cold winter day. Since the royal pies are their specialty I decided to get the chicken balti pie ($10.50). The chicken filling reminded me of the way I cook Indian chicken with all the spices. I would say the pie was good but I wasn't blown away by it and wouldn't necessarily come back here for it. We also tried their coffee cake which was fresh and delicious. Prices are very reasonable. There is free street parking on the side street which was easy to find. read more

Pleasant House Pub - Chicken balti pie - British Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I absolutely LOVE Pleasant House Bakery. I have recommended it to many friends, and I will continue to do so. This is my favorite British fare in the city; I can't stop raving about the royal pies! I'm very thankful, as someone who does not eat meat, that there is a kale and mushroom royal pie. The crust is SO crispy and flaky. Seriously. It is absolute perfection and if you haven't tried one of these babies, then you're seriously losing out! I also highly recommend getting the chips (basically fries) as a side, as well as the mouthwatering housemade ginger soda. I am NOT a soda-drinker whatsoever because those types of drinks are typically much, much too sweet for me. However, the ginger soda here is not overly sweet at all (yet still perfectly appeasing to my taste buds, I promise). You can tell that it's really fresh and they use real ginger. Other info: You come in, you order and pay at the counter, you take a seat at the small yet respectable dining section, they bring you your food, you enjoy. It gets drafty in the winter, so you may want to wear long sleeves (or your coat) inside when it's cold out there. Writing this review has me itching to go back! read more

Pleasant House Pub - Ginger soda and kale/mushroom royal pie - British Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Let me start off my saying I LOVE MEAT PIES! Ok, now that I got that off my chest. Great atmosphere... Cool, new spot.. Very clean, great bathrooms with tons of gold trimming .. Cute little bar.. Awesome open kitchen area... And well...... decent food. My boyfriend and I were pretty excited about trying this spot.. Fairly close by, tons of parking and plenty of space .. Came in on a Sunday evening (seat yourself).. We started off with the Gin Punch for two... A bit tangy and super sour. Wasn't my favorite .. Small pitcher for $22.. Meh, wasn't good enough for me to complain about or order again.. Food: I ordered the Premium Steak Pasty with a side of chips.. (BIG MISTAKE) my boyfriend ordered the Chicken Balti pie..[ugh, delicious] needless to say, my "premium" steak was super dry, the pasty was soft but bland and I literally had to smother my pasty in gravy to give it flavor and keep me from choking on the dry steak and dough.. My boyfriends pie was freakin yum! The sides of gravy, curry and pesto were a plus.. The service was ok, our server only came over once to check on us.... Overall a decent experience, but not a place I will be returning to any time soon.. read more

Pleasant House Pub - Punch for two.. Meats pies and plates.. Let's see what's good! - British Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A few months ago, a friend had sent an email to me with a link about a certain British public house in Chicago. Knowing of my British roots, the email was right on time. And then I recalled the public house being in Bridgeport. (Mouth wide shut) I was all set and ready to go to Pleasant House and it had dawned on me that while Bridgeport is undergoing a bit of change, there is a still a lingering sentiment in that part of Chicago that reminds me of being in the Southern part of the US again. Kale and mushroom pie. Steak and ale pie. Chicken balti pie. Ginger soda. Black tea. Trifle. On my first visit, I ordered a kale and mushroom pie for take-away. The inside of Pleasant House is small and all of the tables were taken. Even when one became available, there was an older guy there who stared at me as though I had decended in a spacecraft and ruined his garden. Leaving was a good option, as I enjoyed the kale and mushroom pie without further concern. I returned a few months later and got a seat. The steak and ale pie made me want to weep, as it was so reminiscent of what I've had in London that I was homesick. So much flavour from the tender steak and light gravy. The spuds with the red wine gravy and ginger soda were worthy of a second try of the eatery. For a third calling, I returned with a friend and had the chicken balti pie with spuds [again] and English peas buttered with mint. Pure happiness. And for a sweet, I had a trifle, a parfait of sponge cake, apples, and whipped cream. The service at Pleasant House is very representative of the name. There is a hipster air about the eatery in terms of the customer base, unlike what I had experienced the first time going. I support independent businesses and will give a lot of business to Pleasant House. Be forewarned that the place fills up fast, and understandably so. Those royal pies are worthy. read more

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I have been wanting to check out Pleasant House Pub since I saw it on the 2019 Bib Gourmand list and I got a chance to do so this weekend. After volunteering at the nearby Open Books, some friends and I stopped in for lunch around noon. The place was pretty crowded, with a big group watching a rugby match in the left room. They had a pretty good draft beer and cocktail list, and made a bloody mary upon request. The pies were absolutely delicious - we tried the two specials (corned beef and a vegan one), as well as the Spinach and Chicken ones that are regularly on the menu. I highly recommend ordering one of the pies with the mashed potatoes and gravy on top. Everything was great and i can't wait to go back again! read more

First stop on a Pilsen brew pub tour with my crew and it far exceeded my expectations. Incredibly delicious food and a charming, relaxed atmosphere. We were a slightly rambunctious group but the staff went with it. Their scotch egg changed my life and I can't stop thinking about the mushroom and kale pie. Don't miss the dipping sauces for the fries! The food was outstanding but I have to ding one star for a disappointing doughnut. It looked incredible but was surprisingly bland. My pals loved the beer but I kept myself in check and had iced tea which was tasty. read more

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Tonight, I decided to try something different. Usually, you say something like "I am in the mood for Chinese food" or "let's have Mexican." But I discovered there is a British restaurant near me: the Pleasant House Bakery. I didn't even know British was a cuisine. I've never heard anyone say "let's have British food." In fact, from what I've heard, British people IN BRITAIN don't even say "let's pop out for British food." I guess fish and chips is kind of a British food, right? So, the place sells pies. Food pies. A nice, tall, flaky crust filled with a smooshed pile of dinner. The menu is simple. Just a few pies to choose from and half a dozen sides. Protip: "chips" is British for French fries. You aren't getting potato chips. The menu speaks British. I had the chicken balti pie and chips. It was very tasty and filling, but not too filling. It's rare to get just the right portion of food. The pie was flaky and perfect. The filling was a nice mix of flavors. On the side, there was also a greenish paste which was a "something something chutney." I wasn't paying attention. When the really friendly, knowledgeable guy said "would you like some glarble warble chutney, it's good," I didn't quite catch all of the words but my social awkwardness wouldn't let me say "what is a chutney and what are those other words you said?" Also, I didn't want to seem dumb by not knowing what chutney is. So I just said "sure!" After all, he SAID it was good. Why wouldn't I want something good? And it was pretty good. I can't really describe the flavor though. My advice: if they offer you the something something chutney, say yes and try it. It comes on the side, so you can ignore it. The place is small and cozy, which is nice, but all of the tables are two-toppers. I am sure they would let you push them together if you came with a group, but I don't like to make assumptions about moving other people's furniture. So check ahead if you're bringing a group. Two other minor notes. I took a window table and there was a little paper origami swan, about one inch long, sitting beside me in the window. I don't know if that's a permanent fixture or if someone just put it there or if some kid forgot their origami project, but if you can get the table with the paper origami swam, it actually adds a nice little bit of atmosphere. Not sure why. There's just something about origami paper swans. Maybe it's just a personal thing. Secondly, when I went there, they were apparently playing one of Jan Hammer's collections over the music system. Jan Hammer was an electronic artist who enjoyed some minor fame in the 90s as a result of the Pure Moods albums and a series of computer animated shorts set to music called Beyond the Mind's Eye. And I haven't heard his music in years. It's very soothing. So, again, this is a point in the restaurants favor. But, I don't know if they play Jan Hammer all the time or just this one time. If you go in, maybe you can ask them to put on that CD. It's really good and kind of relaxing. Actually, the combination of the origami paper swan and the Jan Hammer music might have been why it was such a relaxing experience. It really was a Pleasant House. read more

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Nice beer selection with interesting food choices. Close to Radius concert venue which is convenient for pre show hangouts. Service was very slow and we were charged a 20% gratuity on our bill but was not told that would be the case before we paid. We probably should've seen it on the bill but pointing that out would've helped. double tipping on an expensive tab hurts the wallet. Might be a good place to just grab a beer or two but don't make this a long stay. read more

They have awesome meat pies and other English fare. The steak and ale one is very flavorful. Please get the crown on top of the pie, which consists of mashed potatoes and gravy. The service is great and the staff is friendly. The beer selection is decent enough, but sort of on the pricey side. All in All this is a must try if you are in Pilsen. read more

New neighborhood haunt, I have found you. Just West of Halsted on 31st, across from the Bridgeport Coffee House & next door to Maria's Packaged Goods, this small bakery is perfectly nestled & situated in it's humble storefront. I have fallen head-over-heels for the Pleasant House Bakery's homemade fresh spicy ginger ale. Their pies really are as good as I was told by neighborhood friends... I tried the mushroom & kale pie & just about died at my table. Hot, flaky crust & a savory filling. I will definitely be returning to try their Friday fish-fry. Bonus: their staff are knowledgeable, engaging & remember customers. Extra bonus: Pleasant House Bakery grows & cooks using local ingredients in their foods. I had a fresh, locally grown salad with my pie & it was heavenly. read more

Pleasant House Pub - British Near Me - Chicago, Illinois