Irish Oak
(773) 935-6669
3511 N Clark St
Chicago,
IL
60657
41.9459
-87.6552
Neighborhoods: North Side, Wrigleyville
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The Scene
Set in the heart of Wrigleyville, the two-room bar is a low-lit, casual hangout with all that real Irish charm many other area pubs strain for, as everything here has been imported from the home country. The stereo plays a mixture of traditional Celtic and modern Irish tunes (U2, Van Morrison) to accommodate the 20- and 30-somethings crowded into booths, banquettes and tables. People come from near and far for eclectic live music Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
The Draw
On inevitably crowded weekends, the Guinness and Murphy's Stout taps can hardly keep up, but the mostly Irish staff is cheerful and attentive. On the food menu, there are some nicely presented entrees and Gaelic specialties like fish-and-chips, Irish stew, corned beef sandwiches, and Galway Bay smoked salmon. Savor the all-day Irish breakfast of imported Irish bacon, black-and-white pudding (blood sausage), eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes and beans any time you like.
User Reviews
BarriePlumb
September 05, 2008
Best Irish breakfast in the US! Great place to have a pint and meet new mates. Good live music, great atmosphere done right
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fmbradly
September 06, 2007
My friends and I came into town to watch the Cubs game from Los Angeles. After the game we stumbled into The Irish Oak just looking for a beer before we went home. A couple of beers later we ordered some food from the menu. Everything we ordered was great but the Corned Beef Sandwich & The Shepherd's Pie were the best we ever tasted! The service was great too! Sarah, our bartender was very cool. She was helpful in recommending food from the menu and drinks from the bar. Our short 6 hour stay at The Irish Oak was one of the best parts of our trip to Chicago.
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adamzanck
June 06, 2004
On the off chance you leave BEFORE the end of a Cub game, GO HERE. The atmosphere is unmatched and whether the back is open or not, the Pints flow!!! The earlier you get there on game day the better your view (of everybody). Not a pick up place but the best at sit down, drink, enjoy, converse, and did I say enjoy?
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When to Go:
Days and early evenings are good for grabbing a pint and a bite to eat, but weekend nights are the hot times if you're looking for rowdy crowds.
Where to Sit:
The second room is often closed during non-peak times, but it can be a quieter retreat when open--especially if there's live music and huge crowds in the main room.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
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Smoking Permitted:
Yes
