#GPODAWUND? Ambiance was nice and relaxed, compared to the hustle and bustle of some of the other spots near Wrigley. Music was playing, but you could hold a conversation without screaming. I think the average drink price was about $8; not bad considering the area. Bartenders were courteous and poured a good drink. Did not expect to see a Cleveland Browns bar in Chicago. That was interesting as well. read more

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Gays and dolls be ware! Stopped in here a while ago on a Tuesday evening for a friend's birthday -- bartender accused my group of having fake ID's after checking the ID's of the two visibly queer folks in my group. We're all 23-25, and moved from out of state to attend our respective colleges in the city. We tried to explain, and even asked him to call management/CPD if he would feel better about verification. He said no, and it became very clear why we were being turned away. Little fella was trembling while arguing with us. Bad vibes, poorly trained employees, and hate in their hearts! read more

One our favourite go to bars. Service, food, drinks, are always on point. Great selection of drinks including domestic and all the right imports, especially for expats like us. Thank you! read more

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I ordered wings here once. Pretty good. Met my wife here too. Also good. We got divorced shortly after but at least the wings are good. She left me "bone dry" after she took most of my money in the divorce. Ha! But at least the wings are good. I miss you Vanessa. Try the pretzel! read more

So they have a "Raspberry Bubbles" cocktail, which is a Brut Champagne, Malibu Coconut Rum, with raspberry purée! Served in a classic Champagne coupe very 1920s / classic Hollywood! A traditional Chicago Lincoln Park Pub! I loved the quaintness of it all! The coconut shrimp paired wonderfully with the yummy spirits! Service was awesome (yay to Jack the bartender who was absolutely awesome read more

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This cozy pub in the Lakeview area has great specials during the week. We stopped by for the $0.50 wings. They have two types: Buffalo and BBQ. We got some of each. They were ok, nothing to write home about and the size of the wings were a bit small. But they also have a large selection of beers, cocktails and fun drinks to choose from. The bartender was a nice Irish guy that made everyone feel welcome. Check out the photo with the Specials and pick what you like, so you can visit at your leisure. read more

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Solid neighborhood pub for sure.. My go-to place for NFL games (go Browns!) during the season. read more

Here it is 2022 and I have to leave a review about a racist experience at a bar. Today I just went and sat down in front of the pub and was greeted by a really disrespectful server. He asked what I was going to order since I was sitting on his porch. I requested tequila and water and he did not want to serve me water until I paid my bill. When I asked of him To serve me inside he took my margarita and said leave. I do not recommend going here if you are a black woman. read more

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Been here a few time now! Have always had great service! Prices are fair, good selection of food and drinks, plus just an overall good atmosphere. Good place to watch a game or just chill. Food is great! read more

This has quickly became my friends' and my favorite local spot, especially in these cold months. There's always the perfect amount of patrons, I love the local vibe, the staff is so friendly, and their happy hour deals are awesome (some beers $5, $7 pizzas, and more 4-6 M-F). They always have sports on and is a guaranteed cozy spot for drinks with friends. Highly recommend checking this spot out!! read more

Vaughan's Pub - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

In town for the weekend and needed a place where I could watch the Browns. The Browns are the Browns and I love and hate them, so I almost didn't come because why waste 3 hours watching a terrible football team when I could be out exploring Chicago when I'm only here for 2 days. But luckily Vaughan's was so cool that watching the Browns lose wasn't so bad. Great specials, great ambiance, great people. It was one of the highlights of our trip. read more

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Classic Irish bar in Lakeview. Super nice staff as well as a little bit of an old-time vibe. On the strip of all of the big Lakeview bars in the area so it's easy to bounce around if you want. Only issue is that it's a little small so if you're going with a large crew and looking for a table on a busy day, you might need to get there early other than that no complaints. read more

I came down to Vaughan's while waiting to be seated at another restaurant and wanted to stay longer! Friendly service as soon as I walked in until the moment I left. I did two of the bloody Mary's served Chi-rish style - with a bit of Guinness on top! Great flavor but just wish they had pickles for the bloodys haha! Love the cast of characters at the bar - the world needs more bars like this! Lol My first time coming here but certainly not my last! :) read more

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An anchor in the neighborhood. Been stopping by here for 15 years. Same simple Irish bar with great bartenders. Jeff is the best on Friday and probably the only reason I still go read more

The brisket taco here is delicious, there is no doubt about it. I've been coming to Vaughan's for over 3 years now and I've always had a great experience with the food (brisket tacos and giant pretzel), drinks and the service. Until last weekend. Such a disappointment! So I was convincing my friends to go to Vaughan's to eat the GIANT pretzel and the delicious brisket tacos. I talked about how big the giant pretzel was and how they would be surprise. Well, we get to the bar, the order without looking at the menu (because we knew what we wanted) and we waited for the food while drinking some beers. The woman that brought our food put everything on the table in front of us and I immediately say: "WHAT?! What happened to the pretzel? It's so much smaller than usual. Did you guys change anything?" She said she had no idea what I was talking about, said that the pretzel was the same as usual and that I must not remember right because she had been working there for two years. I asked her to check with the kitchen but she couldn't care less. She never checked with the kitchen nor checked with us again for the whole night. It's fine to make the pretzel smaller or charge more but to pretend it was always like that it is just wrong. Even the tray for the pretzel changed. You decide! read more

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I've been to Vaughan's so many times I'm, like, 5 items away from having had everything on the menu (they have a pretty small menu so that's not that impressive). The highlights for me are the nachos (both kinds but ESPECIALLY the pot roast nachos) and the wings (classic and Korean BBQ). The bathrooms are also easy to find and always stocked and clean, BUT most noteworthy about Vaughan's is probably how attentive the people who work there are. They're always super fast and attentive even when there's only one person working there and it's a bingo night. Tldr: try the pot roast nachos!! read more

Vaughan's Pub - Buffalo chicken nachos and wings - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great food, nice friendly wait staff. We go there often. Beers cold, & just enough TV's.

Cute little Ohio bar. If you're looking for a dive but not a dive this is ur spot!!!! I'll go back when there's CLE sports going on!

Best pub on Sheffield in lakeview. Love to stop in here for a Guinness and a pretzel. The place is timeless and the staff is always nice and great to deal with. If I lived above this place, it wouldn't be close enough. 10/10 would recommend. read more

This is a good place. Loud, of course, it's a bar, it's to be expected. Especially when there are multiple TVs showing multiple games. The atmosphere was great though. Went there with two other people in the middle of the afternoon, plenty other people day drinking which made us feel a lot better about our decision. Had some house made cocktails and they were on point and strong which made them worth the money. Had a couple beers, talk med to some locals, hung around looked at some of the pictures on the top all, watched some games, headed out. Pretty basic bar experience but nothing bad and nothing over the top good. A great neighborhood pub that gets the job done right and well. read more

This place is so chill. I was walking by and saw that they had 312 on special for $2, so I stopped in. I ended up staying for a few hours! The atmosphere is great, the jukebox kicks ass, and the bartender kept the brew flowin. The patrons were friendly and fun. I came back on a Tuesday and found out that the beer special was still there, and there was also an open mic night! The music was great- this place attracts some talented people. I have even played a few times. The best thing about Vaughans' really is the bartenders. They are all very nice and quick to pour. read more

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Great neighborhood spot... very charming around the holidays. Fair prices and good service. Seating is a little limited, but it's worth the trip, and the nachos are a must! read more

In my search for the perfect post-work watering hole, I followed the suggestion of some co-workers and ventured into Vaughan's. It wasn't my first time here, but it had been a long time (ahem, a really long time). The atmosphere was comfy and cozy as I remembered. The beer selection was decent and there was a good mix of people there. Our bartender was attentive - although not very chatty. No food menu to speak of, but they order pizza and mini burgers for Friday night happy hour. Overall I like this place, although I would say it falls under the category of Average Chicago Bar. read more

Great place for food, drinks, or both. Despite its proximity to DePaul, it's a nice neighborhood bar, thanks in no small part to the bartenders who are sociable and always ready to refill your drink. read more

After sitting for what seemed like forever, without even an acknowledgement of our empty beers. I finally flag Mr. Man-bun down and he told us "she will get you". Basically he said to our face, "that's not my job", with food & empty drinks, still waiting. He didn't even go tell whoever job it was. If Mr. Man-bun cared about anyone else but his friends at the other end of the bar, perhaps he could of poured our beers. Or perhaps said sure, one second, then tell whomever she was. Eventually I flagged "she" down and got our last beer and left. Food was ok, not horrible which is why 2 stars. "She" was pretty friendly also. Might come back some day, I'll update if I do. read more

Vaughn's is right down the street, but I only just visited recently. The lady and I wanted to grab some food and a drink at a local place, and while walking past we saw they had $2 sliders (Mondays). We went in and the place was not busy at all. I ordered one of each of their siders: cheeseburger, pork belly, meatball, and brisket. Honestly they were awesome, and I wrote them in the order I'd rank them. The beers were reasonably priced, and they had several TVs with sports on. This is a great no frills place to grab a bite and drink. read more

Excellent service, delicious food, great staff. The mask policy is clearly stated at the door so unsure of what other reviewers are speaking on. This is a warm, friendly place where everyone feels like family. Top notch service and just overall awesome read more

This is a great neighborhood bar and an awesome place to catch games on TV. I really appreciate that they turn the sound on for big games. This bar can fill up quick for certain games, so make sure to get here early if you want a seat. The bar staff here is friendly, quick, and attentive. Drinks are reasonably priced. They have a small food menu, also really reasonably priced. The tacos are huge and a good deal at 3 for $7. Their sliders and pretzel appetizer are also great. The nachos are huge and easily shareable. They have a different food special each day which ends up being a great deal. Overall, this is a great spot to stop into for a drink just because, and especially great to catch a game. The clientele here is friendly and it makes for a great time. read more

Came in here on a Wednesday night which is not a very accurate representation of how this bar probably is on a weekend, but I loved it. The bar had just enough people inside to make it fun but not too many people to make it overly crowded. It's a small place, so seating can be limited. They do have a good selection and plenty of weekday specials that make it affordable to stop in for a couple beers. read more

The food is cheap. Wednesday is 50 cent wing night. I opted for the Korean BBQ and was pleasantly surprised. Not the best wings I have had but not the worst either. My wife ordered the fish tacos, meh. A Smithwick draft beer runs 6.75. The service is friendly. The Irish bar tender was taking care of everyone this night. The food took slightly longer than I prefer to come out but was reasonable (say 30-40 mins?). Suffice it to say, drink your beer, watch your game, and enjoy your company. From the signage, I suspect this was an Ohio bar (Browns and Buckeyes). The atmosphere was very inviting, folks at the rail in the window, at the bar, in booths and tables. We opted for a booth in the back and it was very cozy. It looks as if there might be WiFi with a password, not sure if Vaughan's shares or not. I didn't make it pass the SSIDs that come up as options, very first one on the list was named "It hurts when IP" after that it was all down hill. LOL! read more

One of my favorites spots in Chicago. Great drink selection. Good eats. Unbelievable staff. Best Bet: Go on Tuesdays for Open Mic night. You'll hear some great (free) music care of Tony and Coz and probably hear Monica (the bartender) belt out a couple Janis Joplin songs before the night's done. She's amazing, BTW. read more

Would not serve patrons at the bar with masks, refused service. Would not recommend to anyone. Clearly doesn't care about the customers trying to support a local business during these times read more

Great deals, solid buffalo wings, nice selection of beer, excellent service. Stopped by Saturday evening and the place was busy, but we were able to snag a table. We were serviced shortly after and was regularly checked upon, which I find uncommon in bars. Food came out in a timely manner and I enjoyed them - not as punchy as traditional buffalo but I kinda liked that. Good prices. read more

This is the right Browns bar to be at. People are super nice, atmosphere is great. Feels like a true Chicago sports bar. Dark brown wood, decorated with tasteful pictures and mementos. Came here around Halloween and it was decorated so nicely. Pretzel is bomb. Come here for a good time. read more

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This is an awesome neighborhood bar. Whether you're a local or visiting from states away like us, definitely check this place out. Super cool people to talk to and awesome bartenders. Strong mixed drinks and great beer selection. 11/10 for sure. Plus, the pretzel was as big as me. They have happy hour food and drink specials daily. read more

Vaughan's Pub - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I live just one block from this place and for awhile there, my roommates and I tried to go there every Thursday in order to establish it as "our" neighborhood bar. We were looking for the "Cheers" type bar where everyone would know our name... ...What we got was a bar that is dominated by the owners and their friends. If you aren't in with the in-crowd, then you are just another face. The in-crowd gets to start fights, the in-crowd gets to use the back door for smokes, the in-crowd gets to order from the waitress station, yada yada yada. The straw that broke the camels back: Some of the in-crowd was getting a little fresh with the girls I was with the other night; I told the bouncer and all the bouncer could do was say "Sorry, nothin' I can do. They know the owners." I can't stand bars that simply exist for the in-crowd. If you're going to hang out on Sheffield then go to Soprano's, Matilda or even the Kirkwood. This place is a joke. read more

The first week when I moved into my place, I got bored, hungry, but mostly thirsty. Couple that with the fact that I wanted to watch some college football and my TV was still on a moving truck somewhere, I ventured out down to Sheffield intent on finding some place to watch the Notre Dame game and found Vaughan's. Fighting Irish....Irish bar...eh? As the Ohio State game had recently ended, the place cleared out, save for a few woozy holdovers from early boozing. Excited to see Chimay on tap, I of course order one. I dunno guys, I think the tap lines need to be cleaned or something, because this just tasted goofy. Dirty tap lines = ruining the beer you're paying $250 a keg for. Please stop, the Trappist monks are angry. At least they poured it in the proper glassware. Plus, even though the OSU game had ended a while after I arrived and got a couple beers, there were still a bunch of dirty OSU stadium cups strewn around the place. Meh. The bartender made good conversation when a few of the randoms seated at the bar inquired about the Guinness 250. He said it sucked, essentially refused to sell it to us, and instead poured samplers. (He was right...think Guinness with flowers dipped in it and left in rainwater overnight.) Good dude. Switching to more traditional beers (Harp!) for an Irish bar proved to be tastier. Overall, a decent place to watch a game, better than a lot of stuff in the neighborhood, and A-OK with me. read more

Came by for a friend's going away party and it was a nice spot to have such a gathering. Bartenders were friendly and quick in getting me my two rounds of Malbec read more

Sadly this place gets 1 star from me strictly because of the shitty bartender that was there yesterday. My dad was in town, we had just eaten lunch at the Fish bar had amazing food, good beer, and impeccable service. Left there and decided to grab a drink somewhere else. My dad spotted Vaughans pub and thought it looked like a pretty cool pub. So in we went. Bad bad choice. There was only 2 other customers in the place. (flag) The douchey no personality whatsoever bartender doesnt even greet us. We got bad vibes from this guy instintly. Talk about a buzz kill. My dad asked him about a stout they had the guy simply mumbled the name of the beer. Really? No shit. A bartender is suppose to make you feel welcome and want to stay and drink. This guy did the exact opposite. We got up and left without ordering anything. I would never give this place my buisness or recommend it to anyone. read more

Not just a good bar, great people. From the locals to the bartenders - you'll feel at home. Stop in and say hello to Monica (she's the best) and Jeff on a Friday! read more