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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 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

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

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.

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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.

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Jun 263 min read