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93 Irish Pubs and Counting
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.
The Drunken Mallard
6 days ago4 min read
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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
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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.
The Drunken Mallard
Aug 284 min read
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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.
The Drunken Mallard
Aug 214 min read
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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.
The Drunken Mallard
Aug 144 min read
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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.
The Drunken Mallard
Aug 74 min read
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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
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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.
The Drunken Mallard
Jul 104 min read
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O'Callaghan's. Chicago, IL
Chicago is the birthplace to the Ferris Wheel, and O'Callaghan's is the birthplace to nothing.
The Drunken Mallard
Jul 32 min read
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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
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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.
The Drunken Mallard
Jun 193 min read
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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
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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
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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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