3 Best Pubs in Chicago, IL

Really great experience with Kat as my waitress. I came in for a solo lunch and she was so attentive! She made a point to time each course so I never felt rushed. I ordered the prime rib with spinach pie and it was absolutely delicious. I ordered the key lime pie to go and it might be the best I’ve ever had (and I spend a lot of time in Key West!). Kat was an absolute gem and I really appreciated her attention to detail and friendly personality. Five stars all around.

Very cool bar with a great atmosphere. The place was really well decorated for the season, which made it feel welcoming and festive as soon as we walked in. The bartender was awesome—friendly, knowledgeable, and full of great stories—and we were blown away to learn he’s been there since 1980. That kind of longevity really says a lot about the place and its character. We only stopped in for drinks this time, but everything coming out of the kitchen looked amazing, and the menu definitely caught our attention. You can tell they take pride in both the food and the overall experience. We’re already planning to come back to try lunch or dinner because this spot clearly has a lot to offer. Highly recommend stopping in if you’re in the area.

Good food, prepared with great attention to detail. Good selection of beer and whiskey. Make sure to stop in between the holidays for their traditional Tom and Jerry! It’s a delight! Somewhere between a drunken eggnog and paint thinner. But worth the taste.

Come here for the games, come here for the old dark sticky floor Irish pub atmosphere and the hundreds of beer selection. I have been drinking here for as long as I can remember, but I have never eaten here until now. Now there is good bar food and there is Fado bar food. The food here is mediocre at best from what I had during brunch. Everything was overcooked, overly salty with that old brown gravy over it. If you are drunk or hung over, salty food will taste good regardless, but I do not suggest you come here for the food at all. I have had better breakfast at Denny's.

Thanks for your staff for a hard session for our rugby match v New Zealand the staff and service were fabulous. However, rugby people drink way more guinness than a st Patrick's day crowd. All the best

Had an absolutely fantastic time at Fado’s in the city for my son’s engagement! The atmosphere was buzzing and the staff worked as a well-oiled machine. A special shoutout to Clair, who went above and beyond to take care of us. Her service was top-notch—friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. The drinks were great, but the service made it a truly memorable night. We’ll definitely be back, largely thanks to her! Highly recommend asking for her if you visit.