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The Fireplace Inn

BBQ Joint and Bar$$$$

Old Town, Chicago

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The Fireplace Inn

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"The Vodka Lemonades are awesome & seriously dangerous"(3 Tips)
"tolerable bars in Old Town but the renovations"(2 Tips)
"Incredible bbq eef ribs!"(6 Tips)
"perfect with the three flavors wings."(3 Tips)

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Redeye ChicagoAugust 3, 2014
The crowds at this Old Town bar and grill come for the barbecued ribs and super-sized vodka-spiked lemonades and stay for the spacious covered patio. Read more
Lucille FisherJune 6, 2019
Outdoor seating on sunny/warm days. Happy hour beer specials, last visit they were featuring Surly beer (delish!) perfect with the three flavors wings.
BG LeBeauMarch 17, 2013
Seems like a great place to watch sports. Multiple bars, tons of TV's and a good amount of space. Watched UFC PPV here and enjoyed it. They have food and golden tee, too.
Capitan DanyoDecember 22, 2012
The BBQ Lovers Delight is a ton of food. You will eat for days. The Prime Rib on Fridays are good. The wings are good and the staff is fairly attentive.
Heather FolsomOctober 15, 2016
BBQ burger was great. Fries were awful. $13 shrimp po boy only had 4 shrimp and a ton of bread & nasty pale tomatoes- it was decent tho, just way too salty. Ambiance is pretty nice. Good for sports.
Josh SciannaNovember 28, 2017
Large bar in Old Town. Their specialty is large sugary cocktails served in plastic cups - if your looking to blackout this is the place to go.
Myles H.March 27, 2022
Great food, better bathroom. Had an unreal poop in the north end toilet. Felt like a new man after my burger.
Pat D.July 13, 2012
Great place for freezer burned chicken tenders. I've cut through phone books that were more tender.
Morgan GrimesJuly 15, 2019
The wings= spicy/ yummy.... burger was good but not my fav bc I love a good egg that oozes out, egg was a bit fried to a crisps 👎🏼 big ass lemonades not bad but tastes a bit like perfume
ISC ChicagoSeptember 26, 2018
$3 shot during Happy Hour (read the fine print)
John HeiselAugust 27, 2018
Amazing pork chops were super tasty and best value for money.
ISC ChicagoJune 7, 2015
Serious renovations, significantly reduced in size for now until the expanded space is complete
Joey NowakJuly 26, 2014
Been here 50+ times
Electric lemonade is a game-changer. One of few tolerable places in Old Town
Fireplace InnMay 15, 2011
Tonight! Bulls vs Miami Heat Eastern Conf. Finals at The Fireplace Inn! $3 Bud Light Drafts, $5 Skyy Bloody's and $5 Mimosa's. Tip-Off at 7PM sharp!
eric bornemannOctober 11, 2020
Nice place to sit outside but otherwise kind of forgettable.
Jennifer CarlisleJune 18, 2012
Order the FPI Barbecue Salad! It's delicious!
Joey NowakJanuary 25, 2016
Been here 50+ times
Used to be one of the more tolerable bars in Old Town but the renovations have sucked most of what character it had to begin with.
Kellen DeadyOctober 22, 2011
Vodka lemonades are amazing, you won't remember how good they are the next day...
Jake SmithMarch 11, 2013
The outdoor patio closes about an hour earlier than the bar.
David RosenbergMarch 10, 2012
Did not like the beef or pork ribs...way too much BBQ sauce...too many other great rib joints in town!!
ChicagoAndreaJuly 27, 2010
Been here 5+ times
i agree, try the giant vodka lemonades! then check out cityblue apparel & denim two doors south for men's & women's jeans tshirts jewelry and more!
Chris SweisMay 18, 2010
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L KAugust 17, 2014
Too busy at night. Crowds push and shove. Supposedly the good is good for dinner though. Will report back
Nick SicklerAugust 30, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Old Town's home for Purdue sports. Football and Basketball. Boiler Up!!!!
Rusty RectorMay 27, 2011
We were perplexed by the bar staff on a Fri afternoon/eve. Both were cold, and seemed like they would rather be elsewhere. Many patrons were making comments about this around the bar. Not good!
Trey PageJuly 21, 2013
Shrimp Po-Boy is awesome!
Sara SteigerJuly 10, 2015
Kitchen is open late!
Sergio NesbittSeptember 17, 2012
Beef Ribs are a must!
Brianna WilliamsonMay 30, 2014
Best staff in Chi!
Adam SarwarNovember 29, 2012
Incredible bbq eef ribs!
Susie WhiteJune 5, 2010
Do NOT get the Santa Fe Quesadilla or the mini burgers. They looked like they came straight out of a box (but smaller - literally boca burgers cut in fourths) and were served totally plain with no sid
ShopTRACY BURTONAugust 13, 2010
great place to watch a game on a sunday!
Charles HayesNovember 21, 2010
Great place to watch MMA and Boxing for free
Jen D.December 29, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Best mozzarella sticks!
Adam HickeyNovember 20, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Not going to lie, we usually head here if the line is long at Benchmark, however, it never fails to disappoint!
L LouDecember 16, 2011
Yummy food great atmosphere
Rachael HendersonJuly 3, 2011
Where's the underage people?!? Here alone. Family event. Drunk and alone. My own age group
Ryan GravesAugust 5, 2009
The Vodka Lemonades are awesome & seriously dangerous
Ben JustusJanuary 22, 2012
Staff avoids you like the plague!
shawn cumminsJanuary 16, 2010
Meatball appetizer is incredible!
WillFebruary 25, 2012
Fire. Play. Sin.
Fireplace InnNovember 5, 2010
Follow US ON TWITTER!!! @Fireplaceinn Read more
Bradley CollinsJuly 13, 2013
Old & lame.
Mary RJanuary 11, 2011
Don't ask them to make a grilled cheese. Unless you'd like it on a hamburger bun. Gross.
Jordon NovakMarch 21, 2010
Buy jordon a beer.
Nicolas HernandezJuly 14, 2012
Great service and sights, but the food is very mediocre.
luis valenzuelaFebruary 12, 2015
Las costillas son espectaculares!

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