Irish Eyes
(773) 348-9548
2519 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago,
IL
60614
41.9277
-87.6518
Neighborhoods: North Side, DePaul
What People Are Saying About Irish Eyes
The Editor
Jennifer Olvera
Citysearch
The Scene
Lincoln Parkers in comfy attire sit alongside DePaul's less adventuresome types, resulting in a neighborhood-meets-college-dorm appeal. Typical accoutrements (think beer-touting mirrors) grace the walls of this angular spot, which is known to draw a particularly young and boisterous crowd--even on weekdays.
The Draw
Irish atmosphere and beer for the anti-martini set. Black and tans are cranked at light speed for local revelers, while DePaul transplants are known to up the ante with Irish car bombs and Red Bull-Jager shots. Plenty of the standards--including Guinness, Harp and Bass--are on hand, tapped and bottled along with domestics. Or opt for a Jameson's; you'll have plenty of company. Tunes, as you might expect, include requisite U2 with accents of Buffett and Diamond. Occasional live bands, both rookie and Irish pro, pack the house--but that doesn't take much at this smallish spot.
User Reviews
tashacameron
October 24, 2008
I love this bar! Great drinks, staff and even live music on the weekends. Reasonably priced and hoppin on the weekends!
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Anonymous
April 12, 2008
Hole in the wall, no kitchen (they let you order in or bring food in), but I recommend going on a Saturday night when they have this older Irish man playing guitar and singing classic Irish songs and making fun of patrons.
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Jacks_appendix
December 30, 2002
Of all the bars I've visited since moving to Chicago last year, Irish Eyes is by far my favorite! It's not pretentious or trendy...just a bunch of people drinking beer and having a good time. Yeah, it's crowded sometimes, but the bartenders are cool and Whitey O'Day and Jerry O'Connell put on a good show on the weekends. You can't go wrong with dirty limericks!!
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Beer-Bang for Your Buck:
If you're penny-pinched, be sure to stop by on Monday nights for $1domestic drafts.
Category:
Bars & Pubs, Nightclubs, Neighborhood Bars, Taverns
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Minimum Age:
21
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
Capacity:
43
