Butch McGuire's

(312) 787-4318

20 W Division St (State and Division)
Chicago, IL 60610 41.9039 -87.6294

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Neighborhoods: Near North Side, Central

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Years in business

Established in 1961

Hours:

Sun-Fri 11am-4am

Sat 8am-5am

Last updated 5.12.11

Category:

Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Singles Bars, Lounges, Nightclubs, Neighborhood Bars, Taverns, Irish Pubs

Payment Methods:

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Drink Specials, Private Rooms, Bar Menu, Happy Hour

Restaurant Special Features:

Fine Dining, Brunch, Group Dining, Happy Hour, Dine At The Bar

Cuisine:

Traditional American

Event Planning Services:

Bachelorette Parties, Bachelor Parties

Bar & Club Special Features:

After Hours, 21 & Over, Specialty Cocktails, After Work, Late-Night Scene

Minimum Age:

21

Smoking Permitted:

No

What People Are Saying About Butch McGuire's

Featured Review

Peter Behle

Contributor

The Scene – Shamrocks, shillelaghs and a slew of nautical tchotchkes cover nearly every visible surface in the bar, which claims to have invented the Harvey Wallbanger and is said to have brought together 6,500 couples over the years. Customers are a loud, jovial, rowdy crowd of suits, tourists and young college grads on the make; the weekend brunch bunch is a mellower (more sober) mix. – – The Draw – Butch's food menu offers satisfying American bar fare (sliders, soups, salads) and probably the best burger in the Gold Coast. The mini-sliders are terrific, too--bigger…

Editor's Tips

When to Go:
Brunch is served weekend mornings, with everything but steak and eggs below the $10 mark.
Where to Sit:
If you want more quiet, sit in the adjoining dining room--there are still TVs to watch your favorite game.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. It's just a great, fun bar to hang at!
  2. Great food, great drinks, great atmosphere!
  3. People like to put down pints here, fun-fun place.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. It's just a great, fun bar to hang at!
  2. love this bar!
  3. Great food, great drinks, great atmosphere!
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. In additon, they have great food specials every day - try the Friday fish and chips!
  2. Great food, great drinks, great atmosphere!
  3. They always have great food specials, and the environment is great.
3 Star Rating: Average

11/22/06

Great food, great drinks, great atmosphere!

by jilli10582 at Citysearch

I love this bar! The atmosphere is great - definitely go around the holidays to see the crazy decorations! They have lights everywhere, and a train running on a track just below the ceiling!

In additon, they have great food specials every day - try the Friday fish and chips! They also have a good selection of beers. Brunch is unbelievable - go there to share with a friend! They have a few kinds of eggs benedict, which all come with 4 eggs on 4 half-english muffins! Or 4-egg omelettes! They also have a $4 special of 2 eggs and bacon and toast.

In the back, they have two dart boards that are almost always available early in the evening, if you go there for dinner and hang out. Though you may want to bring your own darts.

It's just a great, fun bar to hang at!

  • Pros: Great food, great atmosphere, great value
  • Cons: parking is difficult; take the L
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/22/06

Best bar on Division

by darkhawk5 at Citysearch

Not only is this the oldest bar on Division St, but it's also one of the best. They always have great food specials, and the environment is great. Highly recommended.

  • Pros: Great ambiance and food
4 Star Rating: Recommended

10/21/06

Classic Pub

by dondattabiggy at Citysearch

People like to put down pints here, fun-fun place. Ask for Pat the bartender, he'll make your drinks the right way. Open late too, till 4/5am.

The Details on Butch McGuire's

Place Categories:

  • great food specials
  • great bar
  • great drinks
  • great atmosphere
  • like people
  • great environment
  • recommended highly
  • great food
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