Rick's Picks: Green with Envy
ChicagoPride.com
March 12, 2012
This St. Patrick’s Day skip those places that go Irish for just a few days. There are plenty of other places in town serving up Irish fare all year long. Whether traditional or contemporary, Irish cuisine has a lot more to offer than you’d expect. Check out these places to taste authentic recipes from Ireland or inspired by the emerald isle.
The Irish Oak
3511 N. Clark |
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 935-6669 |
http://www.irishoak.com
An authentic Irish pub in the heart of Wrigleyville.
F. O'Mahony's
3701 North Broadway |
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 549-0226 |
http://fomahonys.com
An Irish pub in Boystown, not gay, but always gay-friendly.
Wilde Bar and Restaurant
3130 N Broadway |
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 244-0404 |
http://www.wildechicago.com
Don’t tell me you didn’t know Oscar Wilde was Irish?
Lady Gregory's
5254 N. Clark |
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 271-5050
Wilde’s pretty sister, located in Andersonville.
Cullen's
3741 N. Southport Ave. |
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 975-0600
Dark and moody Irish pub serving up pints of Guinness and traditional Irish fare in Lakeview.
Johnny O'Hagan's
3374 N. Clark |
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 248-3600
It doesn’t get more Irish than this.
The Drum & Monkey
1435 W. Taylor |
Chicago, IL 60607
http://thedrumandmonkey.com
A bit of Ireland in the heart of Little Italy.
Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant
100 W. Grand Ave |
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 836-0066 |
http://www.fadoirishpub.com/chicago/
The real deal, steeped in tradition.
Mystic Celt
3443 N. Southport Ave. |
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 529-8550
Modern Irish pub located in Lakeview, serving great burgers.
Emerald Loop Bar & Grill
216 N Wabash Ave |
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 263-0200
Located in the Loop, a great place to go after the parade.