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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.

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6 days ago4 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.

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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 Cubs Bar of Chicago Illinois

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

Cork Harbour Irish Pub's Curb Appeal of Pittsburgh, PA

Cork Harbour Pub. Pittsburgh, PA

It's a cozy Pub with magnificent natural lighting during the morning shift. 4 Guinness Taps behind the bar with a significant amount of Craic! If only there was a steel tip dart board here...

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Jul 313 min read

O'Reilly's Pub. Indianapolis, IN

A touch of Ireland with American sports rests right across the street from Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Along with a man with a missing tooth!

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Jul 243 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

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.

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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?

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Jun 53 min read