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(773) 525-2515
810 W Diversey Pkwy
(Halsted Street)
Chicago,
IL
60614
41.9327
-87.6494
Neighborhoods: DePaul, North Side
Hours:
Mon-Fri 4pm-2am
Sat 11am-3am
Sun 11am-2am
Last updated 1.24.11
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What People Are Saying About Durkin's Tavern
Featured Review
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The Scene – Fresh-faced 20-somethings in hooded sweatshirts, jeans and ponytails swing by for Bass pints, Miller bottles and sports or "The Simpsons" on 50 TVs throughout the snug room. Ball-capped barkeeps man the helm from behind an oak counter; shot glasses lined up at either end portend what happens as evenings progress. A monster stereo system sits in back of the bar, but the rock and pop is at eardrum-friendly decibels. Sports is the focus here, as the Steelers banners and baseball hat collection along the west wall attest. – – The Draw – Durkin's is, quite…
Editor's Tips
- Save Time:
- The bar's cash-only, but don't worry about stopping at the bank--there's an ATM inside.
- Save Money:
- Nightly drink specials (except Friday and Saturday) include $3 "you call its" (shots, bottles, drafts--anything) on Sundays and $2 draft beers every Monday.
- Know Before You Go:
- This is a gathering spot for Pittsburgh Steelers, Purdue Boilermakers and Sharks (Aussie Rules football team) devotees, so crowds form when games are on. Pittsburghians can get a bottle of genuine Iron City Beer.
| ambiance | 100.0% positive |
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| drinks | 66.66999816894531% positive |
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| food quality | 100.0% positive |
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| overall | 100.0% positive |
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| service | 66.66999816894531% positive |
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10/26/09
Durkin's is now an ILLINI Bar!
by Nando1117 at Citysearch
Stopped by for college football and saw that it is now an ILLINI BAR! Finally somewhere to watch Illini games where you don't see other college team flags being flown! Plus their football special gives you food and beer for 8 hours! Definitely stopping by again!
- Pros: ILLINI
10/23/09
Wow
by Oscar61 at Citysearch
Durkin's is looking really good these day's. They have totally updated all of the rooms with new TV's and cleaned the place up. I love that they are a U of I bar now. My favorite is $1 well drinks on Thursdays! I had my birthday party there last week and I had a blast. The staff was tons of fun and really friendly.
- Pros: Great place to watch a game or have a party
06/30/09
Right on!
by CaptainPlanet at Citysearch
Nothin' like poundin a few mcgerkin's at good ole Durkin's! That's what we always say down at DUrkin's on Tuesday night. I love these guys cause a lotta my old gollcege buddies hang out here and they know what's up. This is a good spot to chug a couple brewskies and get ready to party.
- Pros: Durkin's is doin it!
- Cons: Its not sluggers
12/26/08
The Place for Purdue!
by LPgirl at Citysearch
Any place that shows Purdue games, is fine by me! I just moved here and it's nice to find somewhere that makes me feel at home. Plus, its chill and casual but still fun. My new regular bar.
- Pros: Purdue!
02/27/08
Disgusting
by jen26 at Citysearch
Durkin's is equatable to a dirty, trashy, frat house. The clientele are a young 20's (or wannabe's), obnoxious, falling down drunk kinda crowd. So if that's what you're into, this is the place for you! I wouldn't touch anything, you might get an STD....
The Details on Durkin's Tavern
Place Categories:
- great place
- really good ole durkin
- unique atmosphere
- good spot
- good chicago
- happy meal
- rude urine soaked restroom
- favorite drinks
- great drink specials
- full sink
- dirty bar
- like people
- rude patrons
- rude indifferent staff
- like sports
- like sports bar food
