Vaughn's is a nice, local neighborhood Irish pub. I love that the bartenders are from Ireland (or at least have good Irish accents!). Had terrific service from Sinead. We enjoyed the food as well. We had the Wisconsin Cheese Curds for a starter and they were real curds - nice! My wife's Fish and Chips were done as expected - decent batter on the flaky fish, good fries. The menu said smashed peas, but they were just regular peas. My burger was cooked as I ordered and quite tasty. Good beer, food and fun! read more

I love this place! This is my neighborhood bar. Never disappoints. The staff, food, and drink specials are great!

4 dollar bombs!!! Awwwwwwwesome and the nachos were loaded and delicious :))) and the bartender was great...I'd def go back!

On Fridays they have all you can eat Fish and chips and the portions are big. Went there with a friend and we had 2 pitchers of sangria meh not the best but i guess that is why it was 10 dollars. It has a dive bar feel to it, it seems only locals go here. read more

Great pub burgers and a nice selection (although I wish they had fewer imports and more American micros). On Tuesday the pub burger is half off. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. read more

I enjoy the food, even the drinks. The problem is the service. They're severely under-staffed. You could wait up to 20 minutes before being served after you walk in. It seems they usually have 1 bartender and 1 cook during 'off hours' and an extra bartender during the busy hours. Seating isn't ideal, and it probably limits profits along with the slow service. I imagine the owner thinks they can't justify bringing on an extra person during all the shifts to speed it up -- but they should definitely think about it. Properly staffed and run that place could double their business. The staff that are there are courteous but I've gone in and almost left (20+min wait) before being approached to put in a drink order. I usually try to order food immediately at that point as you may end up waiting another 20-30. That said I've never had an 'issue' there that would prevent me from returning ---- hideous bathrooms, spoiled food, or anything like that. But if it's 6pm on a friday I'm probably avoiding the place because the hassle of getting a seat, ordering a drink, and ordering some fish is going to ruin my night. I'd rather go down the street to one of the various bars running the same specials even if they're slightly farther from my house. read more

Vaughn's is as close to a genuine Pub as I've seen in Chicago. Comfortable, great food, service, and atmosphere. Quiet enough to carry on a conversation. What's not to like? We were there on a Friday night and had the (all you can eat) Fish and Chips Friday special. These are the genuine thing, best I have had in at least a year. Nice choice of draft beers too. And Powers Irish Whiskey Friday special for $4. TV screens but not too many and the sound was turned down. Perfect. We'll be back! read more

Old peoples home from what I could tell between the crowd and the lights on so high, no ambiance at all not helped by the sound from college games on that no one was watching...I am.sports fan but there are times when the jukebox is clearly the better option. Also don't like how they crowd you in at the bar to get an extra tables in the place, even if they got rid of one of them you could back and forth to the bathroom with having to squeeze by a pole. read more

I should have posted a review of Vaughan's Pub & Grill on Northwest Hwy a long time ago, since my husband and I have been going there for many, many years but what has prompted me to post now is their exceptional hospitality recently during a group gathering we planned there. They've always been extremely accommodating whenever we have a group of people hanging out there, but on this occasion we had asked if they could hold a table near a power outlet on a Saturday night so that Flash Magnets could set up there for our birthday party. We and 34 of our friends had met at Vaughan's on Northwest Hwy and gone on a brewery tour on The Barrel Bus and the tour ended back at Vaughan's, after which everyone poured in for a nightcap. It was fun to have Flash Magnets already set up and printing magnets before we got there. Vaughan's had also reserved a few tables for our group to sit together, which was a wonderful surprise. Obviously, we enjoy the drinks and food at Vaughan's Pub & Grill, otherwise we would not be returning customers for the past couple of decades, but we truly appreciate Anne, Sinead, Marcelle, Diana and everyone else who works there who always make us feel at home. We always have a a fun time hanging out at Vaughan's!! read more

Good beer selections, and a decent plate of Bangers & Mash (just try it, go ahead). Some of the other customers seemed a little snooty, taking away from the "neighborhood bar" vibe, but overall a good experience. read more

One of my favorite Irish Pubs in the area. The ladies there are super friendly and pretty laid back. They love to suggest beers and specials if they see you browsing the menu. They do have pretty decent specials on the weeknight. (25 cent wings, 1.50 mini burgers). Only downside is that they dont rotate much; its pretty much the same specials for the past 3 years. If you sign up for their birthday club, they send you a gift certificate every year on your special day! All in all, worth checking out! They have a really good St Pattys Day celebration every year around this time! read more

I am really disappointed in the service I received today when I came in for lunch with my son. Food was good, was a little slow but hot, and tasty. The girl waiting on us though was horrible. She had 3 tables including our and 2 gentleman at the bar, and it took her forever to check on us, then it took 15 to 20 minutes to get our check. I could have understood if she was busy but she just chatted with the 2 gentleman at the bar the entire time we were there or she was on her phone. Won't be back on Fridays anymore. read more

I went there and had a pub burger. I thought the burger was very good and the fries were the large (steak cut) fries I like. I didn't care for the coleslaw it didn't seem sweet enough. read more

Didn't expect the food to be so good for a bar, but was pleasantly surprised! They have a fun and lively bar scene too. Can get pretty rowdy some nights with the lads. read more

Went here couple times for the wings special when they have it. 25 cents a wing, you really can't beat that for how big they are and tastey. They have around 5 flavors. All good! The draft beer selection they had was also good. The service was great and the bartender lady was really nice. I'm definitely a fan of this place and will be coming back . read more

I love this place the Magners is always fresh and crisp, and there is always a bit of craic going on with the regulars.

The Best Neighbor Bar and Restaurant in the neighborhood. The prices are fair and the portions are large. Anna is always friendly. The other waitresses are also good. I have told all of the people that I see to come and have a drink and eat some food. They have never been disappointed. read more

This place is overpriced and over rated. My corned beef and cabbage was soo greasy and the cabbage was wilted and had a weird taste. Just plain nasty. Not returning here for sure. read more

Nice neighborhood bar, good selection of beer. Small but fun.

They have the best hot chicken wings!! They're on special on Thursday there 50 cents each!!

Ate 20 wings here one night because they were on special, but it effed my stomach up big time. Take that for what It's worth...

Just received an order from this place thru Grubhub and it arrived to me in such a pitiful state. I do not recommend this place at all. read more

Vaughan's Pub & Grill - French onion soup, soup is just at the bottom of the cup. They charged $6 for this. - Irish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place must be blessed by leprechauns, because when you walk in, the stress melts away and, with a sigh and a pint, all of your troubles are behind you. The bar is very comfortable, and the crowd is legit, good folks out with family or friends for a bite to eat and some refreshment. I have been here a few times and have the same strange observation - no "tools" and no "whooo-hooo" girls. Somehow the chest bumpin sloppy drunk 20somethings dont' drink here - thank heaven. The food is way above average pub-grub. They serve Irish Breakfast around the clock. The specials are great- especially the bacon & cabbage on Mondays, but come early on Mondays because the seem to run out a lot. read more

Finally started coming back to Vaughan's after a few years - not for any particular reason, just not as close as other options, and was only here for drinks once. But this will no doubt become a clutch place to visit! Perfect variety of beer on tap. Awesome food. Fabulous staff. What more do you need? Wish we hadn't waited so long to come back! read more

I like this place. I'll probably be a regular. It is a little small and some things are better than others on the menu, but the staff is great. There is a great and warm ambiance that is appreciated. read more

Been here with coworkers on several occasions for lunch the atmosphere is very friendly and cozy the food is so delicious a real laid back pub feel with really damn good food great fresh cut potato chips mmmmm read more

Waitresses with attitude, kitchen closes at 9 on a Saturday during a UFC fight that doesn't start till 9, were going to sit at a table and told unless there were 4 in our group, we could not sit... what kind of sense does that make, then told by waitress that other people were there by 7, if we snooze, we lose.. Last time I visit read more

Nice bar, friendly staff. The meal I had was terrible so I probably wouldn't eat there again but I would go in for drinks and to hangout. I ordered the French onion soup as a starter and it was one of the worst I have ever had. It has WAY too much pepper, salt bread and onions. It did not resemble a soup at all. It was more of a mush. I am a huge fan of French onion. Whenever I see it on a menu I will try it. Unfortunately I would never try this one again. There was so much pepper and salt that any of the beefy, oniony flavor you expect in this kind of soup was completely drowned out. It was overloaded with bread and onions so it was impossible just to get a spoonful of the soup. You had to squish down all the bread and onions to do that. For dinner I had the bangers and mash. A very hard meal to screw up but it's seemed pretty evident to me that they just threw the sausages in the deep fryer. Not only were they all perfectly browned, they were kind of crispy on the outside and had a very weird flavor that I do not associate with Irish sausage. I don't know if it is because they fried them in the same oil they cook everything else in or what the issue was but I have eaten a lot of Irish sausage and these tasted off. Standard sides of beans and mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes were good but a side of gravy would have made them even better. Way overpriced for the quality. Go for the atmosphere and drinks, the food I probably wouldn't try again. The quality was not good. read more

Nice place to hang out with friends. Food is good and week day specials are even better.

AWESOME! The wings here are great! They are a really good size and on Thursdays they are only .25 cents! The bartenders are always friendly and the atmosphere is very laid back. Definitely a traditional pub that you might find in Ireland. The people who own this place also have a few other bars around Chicago which I have yet to try. But, this location is definitely worth trying! read more

Vaughans is a beautiful, quaint Irish pub that has an awesome atmosphere. This place really reminds me of Ireland, it looks like a pub that you would find in Ireland and the staff all have Irish brogues. I have eaten here numerous times and the food is good, fair priced and they give you a descent portion. I especially love their Irish breakfast, steak sandwich and wings. Their wing special is a great deal and a fun night out. Every time I go to Vaughans I have fun, the crowd is laid back and friendly. You don't find any pretentious jerks like in some trendy pubs. The staff is very friendly and accommodating and they know how to pour a good beer. The beer selection if very good, in bottles it is excellent. They have a good amount of tap selection and it is fresh too. I wish they had more craft beer on tap though, they have a great selection of imports on tap and usually a few micros. I even dated a nurse that I met here for awhile. The location is a little offbeat but it is definitely worth the trip and there is always ample parking there. I would rate Vaughans as my favorite pub on the Northwest side of Chicago. This is definitely a place to visit if you haven't done so yet! read more

Another good place for great Irish food. My family also knows the owners to this pub and we go in all the time.

Vaughan's on Northwest Hwy has been my personal favorite go-to spot since I first stepped foot in it 6 years ago. I've introduced Vaughan's to about a dozen of my closest friends and they were quickly converted in to regular patrons as well. Vaughan's greatest asset is their people. Anne, Dianne, Sinead, Miguel and everyone else there are just the best. Vaughan's is a real Irish bar unlike the countless knockoffs in the city with an Irish name and nothing else to it. You want traditional Irish fare, a bag of Taytos or one of those weird looking orange energy drinks, they got it. It's also a place you can go to, no matter who you are - Irish or otherwise, and have a great time. Vaughan's is a smaller place which couldn't be located any worse being in the middle nowhere but nonetheless, show up on a Tuesday or Thursday evening and the place is almost always full. It's a neighborhood bar for sure but plenty of people drive a long way to go there nonetheless. Benefit of being where it is also means plenty of street parking. The food at Vaughan's is not only exceptional, it's probably the best dining within a mile radius and that includes the restaurants in the neighborhood. Only place I've ever been that has amazing burgers and quesadillas. The menu is priced beyond reasonably and it's perfect for larger groups or families. I'm not biased but I don't really have any complaints with maybe, maybe the exception of some of the music selections playing but other than that, not a thing. Bottom line is if you haven't been to Vaughan's, check it out. read more

We are most definitely regulars here and with good reason: the atmosphere is that of a local, welcoming pub, the food is always great and the waitstaff is kind and attentive. We easily eat here 3 times a month. This Irish Pub is a great date night or to bring your family! read more

Great neighborhood pub. Drinks are reasonably priced, food is tasty, and the staff is friendly.

I've lived in the neighborhood for years, yet never ventured into this place. It looks pretty unassuming from the outside. Wow, was I missing something. We came for Sunday brunch, and I would say that the food quality and portion size is among the best I have experienced in the area. The prices, for what you get, are phenomenally good. The service was a bit slow and spotty, but not bad. I'd definitely go back. read more

Thanks to YELP, this was a great find! Nice looking Irish pub with and authentic Irish bartender. This place is a must on Thursday nights! 35 cent wings and 1.75$ Miller Lite pints make for and unbelievably small tab and these wings will not disappoint! Food takes quite a while to get out, but it's completely worth the wait. Friendly service, great prices, and awesome wings; what more could you want of a pub? read more

I have not had a bad time here. It provides a great atmosphere where you can still hear and talk to the people you are with while enjoying food and drink. I am not giving four stars for a personal, moody ready, but a legit one. read more

This place just does things right. Great beer selection, good food and competent staffers. Leave your ego at the door when you come here. Patrons tend to chat with each other at Vaughan's. read more

my boyfriend and I were looking for a fun new bar to visit and found this on smalltabs so decided to give them a try. We went Sunday around brunch time, waitress was really nice and friendly. We ordered a bloody mary and a mimosa which the drinks were really good and I ordered an omelette which was not good at all. First i noticed the cooks out in the bar area focusing more on the cubs game rather then getting our food order and when i got my omelette it wasn't an omelette it was more like all the ingredients were just inside a very thin layer of egg, very disappointed with the food. read more