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Butch McGuire's
Pub$$$$
Gold Coast, Chicago
"One of the great traditions in Irish Themed bars in Chicago."(3 Tips)
"The best bar on Division!"(2 Tips)
"The Reuben Sandwich, and Daniel the best server."(3 Tips)
"Obviously, drink the Guinness."(2 Tips)
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ChrisSeptember 4, 2018One of the great traditions in Irish Themed bars in Chicago. The food is also pretty darn good too! Packed in the evenings or weekends & Christmas time. It's a quiet place for lunch so stop by then.
Kevin M. McNally, CMPDecember 13, 2018Are you ready to feel the Holiday spirit?! This is a historic pub. Intimate, great staff, tasty Beverages and food offerings. Look up. See the lights and holiday trains. Can I get a Witness?! FUN!Upvoted Dec 25, 2024- John R Dallas JrFebruary 27, 2019For a guy who doesn’t drink beer, one wonders why I enjoy this place. The energy. The Reuben Sandwich, and Daniel the best server.
Awesome bar with a nostalgic atmosphere, chill social crowd, magical Christmas decorations (complete with a toy train that circles the ceiling), cheerful service! Bottles up!
Sailing Spoken HereDecember 14, 2010One of the oldest, and best bars on Division, Butch McGuires is an Irish pub established in 1961. With great food and an inviting atmosphere, it's no wonder this bar attracts customers from all over t
Sean StonerSeptember 14, 2013Super friendly staff. Justin was a rocking bartender. Midnight turns into amateur hour though. Not sure what school lets out then but they take over the place. :)
jonas mNovember 9, 2014The limited outdoor space is great. Real beer can be found there. .food was better than I expected for a bar in that area.- L KDecember 13, 2014Fun environment! Great drink deals. Love the miniature train circling, and the Christmas decorations.
Robert licursiMay 23, 2012All I have to say is lemon drop shots with M,S and J (if I named them they would just deny they like to make see how many I can have in any one sitting. But I rarely paid. In cash, brain cells maybe.
maryDecember 29, 2011One of my favorite Bars in chicago :). Come during christmas time for the decorations and lights :) they are worth the wait :)
Mike EastmondJanuary 11, 2013Pretty cool bar. Room to sit down, great juke box but not so loud you can't talk, great service. I'll be back!
Sam MolterOctober 11, 2018A nice little place to have a nice couple beers and watch some nice sports.
- maryDecember 29, 2011One of my favorite bars in chicago :) come during christmas time for the beautiful decorations and lights :)
Amber Porter TelferSeptember 15, 2009Sliders and cider. Yum. Tell em the "burrito gal" sent you. [Well, it used to my hood and I'd go in there for a little 'hair of the dog' + Sunday breakfast burrito!]
The apps are great! Try the sliders and the chicken tenders
SummerDecember 25, 2010The mini corn dogs are great! World famous bloodys!? Naaah! But the pork sandwich is amazing! Smittys on draft...what more can you ask for!?- Great atmosphere. Excellent breakfast place on weekends
Tip: My Goodness My Guinness. Get one. They are lucky & they have a clover just for u. Xo
Leilei TongApril 21, 2017Food is actually better than it looks - basically decent pub food. Trivia nights on Tuesdays, winner gets $50.
Best place to gang meet people and hold a lil biz meeting. Weds 50 cent wings!!!!!
No spot at the bar, even on a Sunday night when no game is going on.
My favorite place to go. You can ask anyone of the staff members.
- TracyDecember 11, 2011They called me 'sweetheart' when calling to check for my. Would have saved them and me frustration if they would have told me they collect all the left cards by the guy at the front door. Not returnin
- Butch McGuire'sJuly 26, 2010“It’s more fun to eat in a saloon than drink in a restaurant.” - Butch McGuire Read more
Northshore reunion bar on the tourist strip. Pints darts and jame-o.
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America's original singles bar since 1961. Open every day of the week until 4am with different food and drink specials every day.
Open until 1:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 11:00 AM–1:00 AM
- Sat–Sun
- 10:00 AM–1:00 AM
(312) 787-4318
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
Live Music
TouchTunes Jukebox
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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