Dublin Bar & Grill

(312) 266-6340

1050 N State St
Chicago, IL 60610 41.9017 -87.6286

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Neighborhoods: Near North Side, Central

Last updated 8.16.11

Category:

Restaurants, Bars & Clubs, Neighborhood Bars, Bars & Pubs, Whiskey Bars, Taverns

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Bar & Club Type of Music:

Rock & Pop

Bar & Club Special Features:

After Hours, Outdoor Seating, Romantic Nightlife, After Work, Smoking Permitted

Smoking Permitted:

Yes

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What People Are Saying About Dublin Bar & Grill

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The Scene – The dark-wood, U-shaped bar in the middle dominates the cozy room; tables decked in white linen and candles fill nearly every remaining inch. Twinkling green lights stripe the low ceiling, creating a warm, cheery vibe. All sorts of people--older, overcoated businessmen, families with children, hand-holding couples and residents of nearby high-rise condos--eat and drink here. The jukebox sends out mellow-volume classics by U2, Nirvana and Fleetwood Mac, while TVs play unobtrusively from the corners. – – The Draw – Dublin's is relaxed yet classy, and…

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Where to Sit:
Patrons flock to the outdoor seating come summertime.
Know Before You Go:
The above-average food also has an above-average price, but drinks remain average-priced.
Parking:
Loads of cabs zipping by mean you don't have to worry about the street-only parking situation, which isn't pretty.
ambiance
80.0% positive
  1. “The atmosphere is great and so is the help.”
  2. “Good atmosphere and a great place for people watching.”
  3. “Good food, good people and good atmosphere.”
  4. “The location is great to either sit outside or by a window and watch the city go by.”
  5. “The crowd is always a weird show-mostly I think because of the location.”
drinks
95.2400016784668% positive
  1. “This is my favorite bar in Chicago.”
  2. “The food is excellent bar food, they even have a few "upscale" choices that won't disappoint.”
  3. “So all in all, if you want to grab some good bar food, and people watch, check it out but dont bother on delivery if you live in the neighborhood and want something quick and easy.”
  4. “For a bar, the service is fast and friendly.”
  5. “bottom line: good food and drinks, poor service, use it as a last resort in the gold coast.”
  6. “Although this hole-in-the-wall type of bar is nothing fancy to look at, it boasts an awesome menu (which has never failed to please!)”
  7. “the food is pretty good for bar food, but my main gribe about dublins is that they should decide whether they deliver or not.”
food quality
93.05999755859375% positive
  1. “Needless to say, I do love this place-and their food for a pub is very good.”
  2. “So all in all, if you want to grab some good bar food, and people watch, check it out but dont bother on delivery if you live in the neighborhood and want something quick and easy.”
  3. “Now, if you would like non Irish food served by a rude non Irish staff then this is your place.”
  4. “bottom line: good food and drinks, poor service, use it as a last resort in the gold coast.”
  5. “the food is pretty good for bar food, but my main gribe about dublins is that they should decide whether they deliver or not.”
  6. “As one reviewer already mentioned the corned beef and cabbage was incredibly good and inexpensive (of course it is corned beef and cabbage).”
  7. “The nachos are delicious, as well as their Dublins Salad (which has avocado, cucumber, hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, fresh mozzarella, and chunky tomatos).”
  8. “Usually when you go to an Irish restaurant you expect two things, friendly staff and good Irish food.”
  9. “The food is great.”
  10. “This was the best corn beef and cabbage meal I've ever had - and at $10.00 in downtown Chicago, you can't go wrong!”
  11. “Good food, good people and good atmosphere.”
  12. “The food is excellent bar food, they even have a few "upscale" choices that won't disappoint.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “The food is excellent bar food, they even have a few "upscale" choices that won't disappoint.”
  2. “Although this hole-in-the-wall type of bar is nothing fancy to look at, it boasts an awesome menu (which has never failed to please!)”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “While you might not think this place would be the best place to eat.”
  2. “Good atmosphere and a great place for people watching.”
  3. “Dublins is a great restaurant for any time of the day (or night)- it's open super late and is always a friendly, comfy place to go.”
  4. “Probably first thinking it is only a good place to get some imported”
service
63.540000915527344% positive
  1. “Horrible service”
  2. “Dublins is a great restaurant for any time of the day (or night)- it's open super late and is always a friendly, comfy place to go.”
  3. “Good atmosphere and a great place for people watching.”
  4. “Don't come here if ur expecting good service”
  5. “This place is in my neighborhood, so it's convenient to grab a something quick, but the people who work there are honestly rude.”
  6. “Good food, good people and good atmosphere.”
  7. “For a bar, the service is fast and friendly.”
  8. “The service here is terrible (although the bartenders are ok).”
  9. “The wait staff was very helpful, and gave great advise on what to order.”
  10. “the worst staff in chicago!”
  11. “Usually when you go to an Irish restaurant you expect two things, friendly staff and good Irish food.”
  12. “not good service”
  13. “Now, if you would like non Irish food served by a rude non Irish staff then this is your place.”
  14. “bottom line: good food and drinks, poor service, use it as a last resort in the gold coast.”
  15. “The service is bad.”
  16. “So all in all, if you want to grab some good bar food, and people watch, check it out but dont bother on delivery if you live in the neighborhood and want something quick and easy.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “As one reviewer already mentioned the corned beef and cabbage was incredibly good and inexpensive (of course it is corned beef and cabbage).”
wait time
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “So all in all, if you want to grab some good bar food, and people watch, check it out but dont bother on delivery if you live in the neighborhood and want something quick and easy.”
  2. “wonderful place to stop in and have a quick bite while wandering through Chicago.”
  3. “This place is in my neighborhood, so it's convenient to grab a something quick, but the people who work there are honestly rude.”
3 Star Rating: Average

01/04/10

Horrible service

by CSMobileUser2

Don't come here if ur expecting good service

1 Star Rating: Poor

01/02/10

the worst staff in chicago!!

by isabella312

there must have been at least 10 people on in this tiny bar. no one does a thing. my date and i sat @ a table and were ignored. when a server rudely informed us the table was only for diners, we told her we were. she then made an audible "ugh" and walked away. ten mins later another man brought out menus. i had to repeatedly go to the bar to get my own drinks, from an old brunnette bar tender who was unfriendly and mean. my dates food came ten mins after mine and his fish and chips were burnt. i'll make sure to tell everyone.

  • Pros: great bar environment
  • Cons: rude, unintelligent staff
1 Star Rating: Poor

09/08/08

Irish, my butt!

by arcook

Usually when you go to an Irish restaurant you expect two things, friendly staff and good Irish food. You will get neither at Dublin?s Pub. Now, if you would like non Irish food served by a rude non Irish staff then this is your place. There was a time when you could sit for hours, eat and drink until your hearts content. Last time?and I mean last time I was at Dublin?s Pub they seated someone else at our table before we finished our meal. No kidding!

  • Pros: I don't need to go back.
  • Cons: You can go someplace else.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/17/08

Great late night, or just good dinner...

by alisonwndrlnd

I've lived above this joint for two years. I order there on a regular basis, and would not complain about the food. I have never had a problem with a dish there in the two years me and my husband have been going there. I used to go there late night for food before going home, or stopping in for one last drink before heading home. The crowd is always a weird show-mostly I think because of the location. I never bat an eye with anything I see there, because it seems that I've seen just about everything. I must say, that I don't go there friday or saturday nights to drink, but it does get quite crowded. Needless to say, I do love this place-and their food for a pub is very good.

  • Pros: good food, fun atmosphere, weird scene
  • Cons: sometimes overcrowded and loud
1 Star Rating: Poor

07/08/08

NOT GOOD FOOD

by ChefJared

Burger was over cooked, server was short with our table and we were over charged for our dinner. I live less than a block away and there are so many places to eat in chicago I would never go back to this one.

The Details on Dublin Bar & Grill

Place Categories:

  • good bar food
  • good service
  • great comfy place
  • good atmosphere
  • very helpful wait staff
  • inexpensive corned beef
  • inexpensive cabbage
  • like non irish food
  • rude non irish staff
  • delicious nachos
  • good people
  • always enjoyed dublins
  • favorite bar
  • best corn beef
  • best cabbage meal
  • good drinks
  • fresh mozzarella
  • weird showmostly
  • messy place
  • awesome menu
  • great local spot
  • love placeand
  • good dinner
  • great location
  • bad attitude
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