Celtic Crossings
Chicago, IL 60610-3501
Phone: (312) 337-1005
- Cross Street:
- Chicago Avenue
- Directions:
- El: Red or Brown Line to Chicago
- Best of Citysearch:
- Irish Pub 2006
- Hours:
- Sun-Fri 2pm-2am, Sat 2pm-3am
Editorial Review for Celtic Crossings – by John Dugan
The Scene
Simple, comfortable and more authentic than you'd expect to find on a touristy block of North Clark Street. The pub feels like an Irish cottage, complete with a crackling wood fireplace you can sit right next to, nostalgic paintings and an old piano against the pale plaster walls. Irish literary giants like Samuel Beckett are honored by images on the back wall.
The Draw
A turn-of-the-century carved wood bar, lit by antique lamps, and a set of booths are likely to be occupied by old-timers, working folk, young professionals, regulars and a smattering of travelers. The publican will pull you a pint of Bulmers or Magners ciders, Newcastle Brown, Hoegaarden, Boddingtons, Carlsberg, Harp or Guinness. Or he may recommend one of the dozens of Irish whiskeys on hand.
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Insider Tips
When to GoFor the full pub experience, drop in for live Celtic music from 10pm until 1am or 2am on Saturday and from 5pm to 8:30pm Sunday.
User Reviews for Celtic Crossings
11/21/2002 Posted by daragh
Say hi to John, your bartender. He is one of the lucky few to serve probably the best pint in Chicago, in probably the best pub you never knew about (or did you?). Simple pleasures in a simple bar, just like the 'auld sod'
Pros: Guinness, Guinness, Guinness
Cons: No food
10/23/2002 Posted by Natalie
This place has a great atmosphere, great patrons & great service. Love the cozy fireplace. Everything about it is wonderful
Pros: great space
Cons: hard to park
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