WOW Cant believe the new Saturday special buy a pitcher of beer and get a dog! Only Saturdays 12-2, they try to keep it lowkey, but one of the best dogs in the city read more

River Shannon - HOTDOG - Irish Pub Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Reilly pup, & I Also like this dog friendly bar.. I hadn't been here since 1993 ish, and started coming back in 2025 with Reilly.. We both Love , Heather, who works there. Great service, friendly & good beer & cider.. read more

River Shannon - Reilly Also Loves coming to River Shannon - Irish Pub Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Such a fun dive bar. They're pet friendly! Love coming here for the darts. They have board games & during the summer the patio is open. read more

River Shannon - Irish Pub Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Hip divey looking Irish pub in Lincoln Park on Armitage. It just doesn't have dive bar prices. River Shannon is pretty expensive for this kind of thing. A lot of the classics on tap and in bottles. There's always some kind of celebration or party going on it seems. Came at happy hour. It's considered dive bar for some reason. This place is much too clean for that. Also the prices are too high. It's about $12 for Irish whiskey. Any kind of it no matter whether it's Jameson or one of the cheaper ones. That alone should disqualify it, but it's still a comfortable place without much pretension. Chill and pretty laid back. It's got lots of room for parties. The bachelor crowds can make it loud at times. read more

River Shannon - Outside - Irish Pub Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great spot and they allow dogs inside! The beers are pricey but the atmosphere inside and outside is nice. read more

River Shannon - Outdoors - Irish Pub Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First mistake was letting my ginge friend choose this bar. Second mistake was not ordering a beer or cider. & third mistake was ordering a dirty martini and having it be $25. Do not get me wrong, I am totally down for ordering a pricey drink, but a $25 cocktail in one of those translucent plastic cups is not it. read more

I was visiting family and wanted to find somewhere to go that I could take the pup with me -- and I didn't want to be forced to sit outside (you're only about 1/3 dog-friendly if you only allow dogs outside... cuz Chicago sit-outside season is about 1/3 of the year). Anyway, this came up in a search and was in the old neighborhood, so it seemed like it'd be a fun place to try. Turns out this is where my mother used to hang out in her 20s - love that the neighborhood bar is still going strong. And especially love that they let dogs come inside. We visited on a weekday afternoon when it wasn't super busy, so it was fun getting to talk to the bartender and discuss the neighborhood. Will definitely go back. read more

River Shannon - Irish Pub Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Ya know this place is cool and all great service. Did you know they have hot dogs?! The best Chicago dog dog is at river Shannon's

Love River Shannon! I've been coming here for years. The ambiance is great, excellent music, incredible employees. Special callout for Heather, she's an amazing bartender and adds to the enjoyable atmosphere! For food, there's frozen pizza available, and the beer list is very robust. Easy 5/5, highly recommend! read more

Great beer and vibes! Had a good time. Friendly staff and quick service. -Jack and Nicole read more

Classic Irish pub, but dog friendly so expect to see a lot of furry friends potentially. All the staples of a pub are there in the look and decor. Several TVs to watch multiple sports games. Pretty decent craft beer selection. A tad pricey, but also it's Lincoln Park. Credit card only just FYI. It's actually a good meetup place if you're going to see a concert at Park West (which is what I did) as there's not a whole lot else at that intersection, and you can't wait at the venue really without a ticket. If I lived in the neighborhood I'm sure I'd go more often, has a good vibe, and a good crowd for a Wednesday night. read more

I really prefer this place to Halligan over on Orchard. This place takes cards and doesn't give you a hard time about paying for it. They were very nice and I love that it's dog friendly. And also I went and sat on the patio and they didn't give me a hard time. The only reason I'm not giving this five stars as they didn't have some beers in their taps, but it was also a Thursday, so maybe they just didn't get their shipments in for the week or something. I'll definitely be back. read more

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We decided to host a happy hour in the Lincoln Park neighborhood and chose River Shannon to host it! What a wonderful time we had! Sophia was so easy to schedule everything with, she even had some catering suggestions for us that made the rest of the planning even easier. The staff was so friendly and welcoming. We could not have selected a better spot. Highly recommend you reach out to them for your next event or stop in to enjoy their lovely patio this summer! read more

Very cool vibe (love the green walls and the cozy yet sophisticated furnishings), awesome bartenders and pretty good drinks. Plus the dog bowls and dog-friendly events are cool! read more

Great bar, I love the drinks! I also enjoy petting the dogs at the bar, it's a great time!

Great service and atmosphere! Darts and Touchtunes were great as well. Classic neighborhood bar for weekend get togethers.

Awesome atmosphere, great employees! We had so much fun, definitely recommend this bar if you are in the area!

Total dive bar in the neighborhood. It's in a good area, but it's the definition of unspectacular. Beer selection is crap.

Great local place, and dog friendly. Extremely people friendly too! Has a great old style pub feel to it. I visited River Shannon for my first time with my daughter, and her pup, as they recently moved to this area. The atmosphere is casual and friendly. There was lively music playing and the smell of fresh popcorn in the air. (The popcorn is also free). Giant Jenga is available for play. There seemed to be a good mix of regulars here seated at the bar and tables. I enjoyed a nice cold Green Line at the bar. The bartender served us right away and was very friendly. If you're bringing your well-behaved dog in here, you'll appreciate the water bowl and treats at the door. I'll be back real soon, I'm sure. read more

The solid Irish bar in the heart of Lincoln Park. Went by for a couple of drinks with some friends during the day. Crowd was awesome and super nice and the bartenders were very friendly. I saw the bloody Mary's that they were putting together and that's definitely going to be on my list of things to try next time! If you love dogs, this is also a great bar. They are extremely dog friendly and there's always little puppies running around (on leashes of course). read more

An old friend, the River Shannon. She hasn't changed much, which is wonderful. A good bar keeps to the basics- good music, good drinks, good company. read more

Went here with a friend of mine for the first time ever on a Sunday night (12/4) before the Countess LuAnn A Very Countess Christmas cabaret show at the Park West! We had a great time here and even returned after the show! Fun, welcoming and cozy neighborhood bar! Loved / was thoroughly entertained by all the friendly customers who brought their doggies with them inside this dog-friendly bar! Service here was friendly and efficient too! We'd definitely come back!! read more

UNBELIEVABLE SERVICE. I'm overwhelmed. The beautiful bartender and patrons so supportive and kind. I.csnt remember a time I've been to a better bar since I've been back east however the Midwest vibe is shining through. I came here on a bad day greeted with supportive kindness and great service - what's coming here on w good day look like? Love it. read more

A great neighborhood bar that is always fun! Doug Anderson behind the bar will take really good care of you. Has outdoor as well. Don't miss this treasure! read more

In town for the weekend and stopped by after the conservatory! Great vibe with fun tunes (shoutout touch tunes). The drinks were good and everyone was very nice. Loved that dogs were welcome read more

Traveled here from PA just for the Day to pick up new puppy. Great service , great atmosphere only wish they served a selection of food.

S/O Dot & Heather best vibe ever service was great & the music was al time ... walqd in as Hurricane played read more

River Shannon - Irish Pub Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The bartender Heather is an absolute gem and embodies the essence of hospitality with a warm smile and a genuine interest in patrons' stories. Friendly neighborhood bar. Can't go wrong stopping in for a beer, throwing some darts and saying hi to anyone working. Oh, don't sleep on the Pizza!!! read more

Cool bar, dog friendly. (Sociable Doorman with glasses is what keeps me coming back!) read more

River Shannon - The doorman was super helpful and courteous... (and single & sexy ) - Irish Pub Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is a cool place. My spouse and I wanted to catch the second 1/2 of the soccer game. Found this place online and stopped in. The two guys working were helpful, cool, and personable. We ordered food (an outside company) and had a couple beers. This place has really cool architecture, allows dogs, and has a casual vibe. It also has COVID protections in place. There was a prior review that makes no sense. There is a giant piece of plastic suspended from the ceiling at the bar to separate guests and staff. Staff wore masks. No idea what that other reviewer was talking. Great local, cool, casual, clean place. Also, dog friendly. read more

Great bar and very well managed. They always have a good vibe, I've never had a bad time here! Food is tasty and staff is consistently lovely despite being swamped! read more

The best in Chicago, dog friendly and they have the most fun staff by a mile and a half read more

River Shannon - I mean just look At this cutie! - Irish Pub Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is such a fun place to go with friends, the staff is so friendly specifically jake and dot! The touch tunes and games to play in the back are great and fun to bring friend from out of town to see a classic chicago bar. They have good vibe ma and good beer and even serve Kim Crawford wine which is up my ally hah. It's just a fun classic bar to hang at! Highly recommend for a good time. read more

Honestly your typical neighborhood pub. Nothing spectacular but a down to earth type bar. Fairly narrow when you walk in then opens up in the back. I have never eaten here but of course they have all the adult beverages you could ask for. Crowd is always interesting, I cannot put my finger on it. Let's say an eclectic mix. Right on Lincoln and Armitage just a little west on Armitage from the intersection, flags out front can't be missed. I live very close by and thankfully have not heard boisterous patrons leaving. read more

Dogs, free popcorn, and games?? What more could you ask for at a bar! I discovered this place a few weeks ago and have brought friends back because I had such a good time. Bonus is a jukebox to request your favorite songs for $1 each. Friendly bartenders too! read more

Heather is the best bartender here. 5 stars I'd come back here every weekend!! Great food, great company, the best bar in. Chicago read more

River Shannon - Heather - Irish Pub Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Drinks were great. Loved the staff and atmosphere and being able to have the dogs with me made it perfect. We will go again. My friend didn't believe that the dogs could go - he was wrong. read more

I've never felt more uncomfortable at a bar. The staff was incredibly rude and I felt unsafe. Would highly recommend staying away from this bar. If the bartender Tony hears a Britney Spears song he will threaten you - super weird, he clearly has some unresolved issues. read more

Chance is the absolute best bartender. He always takes care of me with the most delicious drinks. I love that this bar is dog friendly I would highly recommend. read more

Is it really a Chicago night out if it doesn't end at an irish bar!? 5 stars for this quaint little place. All the right vibes and great drinks. read more