Ginger's Ale House
Chicago, IL 60613
Phone: (773) 348-2767
- Cross Street:
- Grace Street
- Directions:
- El: Brown Line to Southport; bus: 9 to Grace St; 80, 152 to Ashland Ave
- Hours:
- Sun-Fri 11am-2am, Sat Varies
Editorial Review for Ginger's Ale House – by Lindsay Beller
The Scene
This neighborhood sports bar, painted an inviting blue with gold trim, sits on the outskirts of Lakeview. While Wrigley Field isn't very far, the sports bar crowd is. Instead, locals, ex-pats and workmen casually drink on bar stools, shoot pool in the back room, throw darts or watch European or American football. A jukebox pumps out popular tunes from the last three decades, Irish music included (not just U2). Seating is plentiful in both rooms and speedy waitstaff won't leave you hanging.
The Draw
Aside from pouring a great pint of Guinness, the owners--an Irishman and an Englishman--serve Boddingtons, Caffreys Irish Ale, Magners Cider from the homeland. American brews are also available. While typical bar food is served daily, go for the traditional fare: shepherd's pie, fish and chips (all-you-can-eat on Fridays) or a hearty Irish breakfast during weekend brunch.
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User Reviews for Ginger's Ale House
09/27/2007 Posted by tjcallchi
Ginger's markets itself as a place to watch soccer and I am sure that is true. Last Saturday afternoon every TV was tuned to a Premiership game - US football fans need not apply! That's actually fine, but the food was average at best, the place could use a scrubbing and the bartender spent all her time talking to her friends down the bar. Ginger's or the Globe are the place to go to watch European sports with other knowledgeable fans, but if that's not your scene, there are better choices in Lakeview.
03/08/2005 Posted by butts
Try the Thursday special Irish Bacon and Cabbage, its FANTASTIC. The Pub Quis is fun on Sundays and its rated the #1 soccer bar in the US. Have a great tiem every time I go there and I go frequently.
Pros: good parking, Pub Quiz, Irish Food
