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English

444 N LaSalle St
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 222-6200
English
Cross Street:
Hubbard Street
Directions:
El: Brown Line to Merchandise Mart
Best of Citysearch:
Singles Scene 2007
Hours:
Sun-Fri 10:30am-2am, Sat 10:30am-3am

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English

EAT.WELL.DRINK.BETTER @ ENGLISH

  • GREAT SPACE FOR PRIVATE EVENTS
  • UPSCALE CASUAL DINING
  • 3 LEVELS OF NIGHTLIFE

The people behind EAT WELL, DRINK BETTER present, ENGLISH; a neighborhood pub-restaurant, Located in Chicago's historic River North district. English boasts three expansive floors, providing ample space for patrons to eat, drink, and relax.

English's menu combines American Bistro with Old English flair to create a distinctive gastropub. We feature expertly prepared martinis and cocktails, imported draft and bottled beer, and a skillfully crafted wine list.

We want English to feel like home, so we spruced things up with walnut flooring, custom ironwork, handcrafted chandeliers, and a collection of large vintage photographs.

Whether you're planning a private event, coming in for a quick lunch, a formal dinner or to just throw back a couple pints while watching a football match; we are ready to oblige your needs, whatever they might be.

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Editorial Review for English – by Fred Schlatter

In Short
An art deco facade of pastel terracotta inspires a vintage interior. Multicolored mosaics cover most walls, offset by rich walnut, wrought iron and glowing amber chandeliers. Large black-and-whites of old guard Hollywood add swagger. The action happens at street level where a large bar and dozens of high tops attract suits for post-work refreshment. Upstairs features a pair of pool tables and booths for dinner service and another bar on the top floor.

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The Extras

Despite all the vintage effort, the bar is is also equipped with ten plasmas flashing financial news and the latest sports headlines.

Where to Sit

If warm, street-facing tables benefit from the large windows that open generously onto LaSalle. In winter, opt for the cozy upstairs booths.

On the Menu

Gussied up Anglo-American bar food is the charge here. Filets get crusted with Earl Grey tea and steamed mussels are finished with curry and ale. At lunch, pressed sandwiches, like a glistening egg BLT, and large salads are popular.

User Reviews for English

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/03/2008 Posted by randallsclark

I kind-of thought this place was a club but when seeking out a new lunch spot yesterday I was surprised to find that they have exceptional pub grub. I highly recommend the English Crisps and the Fish & Chips were very good as well. Service was above par and the atmosphere was clean, open and casual. I will definitly be back!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/03/2008 Posted by NightRipper

English has some of the tastiest burgers I've eaten in all my 17 years. You can choose between a standard sized one or you can order 4 mini burgers. Along with the meat, you are served good skinny fries that I ate all of. The food is all in all fills me up right. When you walk in and get situated, you sit on bar stools with a table or at the bar. I don't really have a problem will the stools but sometimes if you want to get on and off and around, it gets annoying. The service did it's job, although the guys would constantly be like RIGHT THERE, eyeing whether we were done with our food.

Pros: Food, Merry atmosphere

Cons: possessive busboys

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Editor's Review

This River North three-tiered bar and restaurant is a slightly more sophisticated extension of the Eat Well, Drink Better brand.  See the full editorial review.

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The Extras

Despite all the vintage effort, the bar is is also equipped with ten plasmas flashing financial news and the latest sports headlines.

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Bar/Club Information

Atmospheres

  • After Work
  • Bars
  • 21 & Over

Hours

  • Sun-Fri 10:30am-2am
  • Sat 10:30am-3am

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Recognition for English

2007 Editorial Winner - Singles Scene

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