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#100. Butch McGuire's. Chicago, Illinois
...it's when every waking person under the roof is contributing to the Craic. That's when you'll find the most magical moments. Butch McGuire's is undoubtably on top of the list when it comes to dishing out the Craic.
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Oct 304 min read
Corcoran's. Chicago, Illinois
A charming Pub in Chicago who does a great job developing the Craic from behind the bar. Beautiful colors, light fixtures, and ceilings are just a few notable assets that make this one of the best out there.
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Oct 234 min read
Declan's. Chicago, Illinois
We grabbed a couple of barstools and had the typical interaction you get from an "industry lifer" who isn't necessarily rude or annoying, but definitely...
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Oct 173 min read
The Shamrock Club. Chicago, Illinois
Old school interior with an open flame grill within eyesight from the barstools. Sports fans have an ideal spot here as it sits off the Brown Line and a block away from the Chicago River.
The Drunken Mallard
Oct 93 min read
Celtic Crossing. Chicago, Illinois
A cozy spot that dishes out the Craic, alongside live Irish music, steel tip dart boards, a fireplace, and impeccable conversations.
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Sep 253 min read
O'Leary's Packer House. Chicago, Illinois
A safe place for cheeseheads to sip a Guinness and cheer on the Packers inside Bears country. Offering a toiletry for the light beer drinkers and an inviting curb appeal out front.
The Drunken Mallard
Sep 182 min read
The Kerryman. Chicago, Illinois
Once a notorious gangster hangout known as McGovern Saloon, now owned by three Irish natives who've turned the place into a masterpiece.
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Sep 114 min read
She-nannigan's. Chicago, Illinois
A place for partygoers and club-like dancing that pours a rather poor pint of Guinness. Beer-Pong, basketball hoops, and last night's puke await.
The Drunken Mallard
Sep 43 min read
O'Neil's on Wells. Chicago, Illinois
They offer both Steel and Plastic Tip Dart Boards but there isn't a single beer on draft here. The Guinness is served in a can along with a smile and the toiletry has seen a better day.
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Aug 284 min read
The Lodge Tavern. Chicago, Illinois
'Twas a woman who first led me to The Lodge. I never did write to thank her. This may be the coziest Pub in all of Chicago.
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Aug 214 min read
D4 Irish Pub. Chicago, Illinois
This Pub isn't for everyone, and that's my favorite thing about it. It delivers a proper atmosphere with its own library. Check this out.
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Aug 144 min read
Murphy's Bleachers. Chicago, Illinois
Cubs fans have a fun spot to watch a few innings, here. However, can a Reds fan have just as good of a time? We gave it a try.
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Aug 74 min read
Dublin's. Chicago, Illinois
One of Chicago's most old-school Pubs that truly gives a touch of Ireland to the city. You're going to want to bend the elbows for a few hours under the skylight here.
The Drunken Mallard
Jul 175 min read
Brehon Pub. Chicago, Illinois
Dishing out Sloppy Joes without the Craic, Brehon Pub gives Chicago a poor representation on The Drunken Mallard's list of spots.
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Jul 104 min read
O'Callaghan's. Chicago, IL
Chicago is the birthplace to the Ferris Wheel, and O'Callaghan's is the birthplace to nothing.
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Jul 32 min read
The Galway Arms. Chicago, Illinois
A truly unique Pub that gives you a marvelous view of a fire escape as you look directly above! This incredibly cozy spot has just about everything you crave out of an Irish Pub.
The Drunken Mallard
Jun 263 min read
Guinness Open Gate Brewery. Chicago, Illinois
Is this the best pint of Guinness being poured throughout Illinois? Take a quick dive into the world of Guinness and it's West Loop brewery in Chicago.
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Jun 193 min read
Monsignor Murphy's. Chicago, IL
One of the few remaining Steel-Tip Dart bars in the downtown area that offers quite the cozy spot to bend the elbows.
The Drunken Mallard
Jun 123 min read
Timothy O'Toole's. Chicago, Illinois
A Pub with the eye candy but not a lot of Craic. It's a chain restaurant, featured on the Travel Channel, but does it size up to Butch McGuire's down the street?
The Drunken Mallard
Jun 53 min read
Lizzie McNeill's. Chicago, Illinois
A charming Pub with magnificent water views and fun light fixtures who pour Guinness the right way. The Craic is alive and well inside these walls.
The Drunken Mallard
May 293 min read
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