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O'Donovan's

Beer Garden$$$$

North Center, Chicago

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O'Donovan's

8.1^/10

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Ranked #3 for beer gardens in Chicago
The experts at Time Out Chicago Kids and Chicago Tribune recommend this place
"Great to take the kids; go for the magician on Fridays."(4 Tips)
"solid pub grub"(16 Tips)
"The front patio is dog friendly."(4 Tips)
"Good pretzel."(2 Tips)

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Sarah HarperMay 13, 2014
Mondays: $4 Leinie's Shandy$5 all Wine! $9 Bottles House Wine$5 Grape Bombs, $5 MakersServed after 4p.m.$2 1/2 lb burger$4 Turkey Burger$4 Veggie BurgerAll served with fries
LaLaLaurenMay 14, 2014
Good pretzel. Awesome cheese sauce! The totchos were awesome as well. This bar is pretty neat with all the separate areas. The enclosed beer garden was awesome for some playoff bhawks hockey.
Chicago TribuneMarch 9, 2015
This neighborhood fixture has been serving solid pub grub for more than a century. Come with the kids in tow on Fridays, when veteran magician Al James performs tableside tricks. Read more
SarahFebruary 2, 2013
Been here 100+ times
I love this place! Great food and drinks and I love the wait staff. It's totally my Cheers. And look what they did for my birthday!
Joe DodsonJuly 19, 2016
Been here 5+ times
1st visit was fantastic. Fried calamari was on point. Fried shrimp delish. And the huge soft pretzel delivered nothing but salty buttery cheesy goodness.
Time Out Chicago KidsJanuary 17, 2012
This tavern anchors a spot that's in its tenth decade of hosting evenings of table magic (a tradition starts in the 1920s by its predecessor, Schulien's).
Annabelle RiveraJune 24, 2013
I've only done lunches so far , but good experience every time, Anyone would feel welcomed at this joint.... and great bloody mary, you won't be disapointed
Ann Guillory TowneJuly 29, 2015
Burgers, holy shit. I didn't want one, I NEEDED one. Still smiling and rubbing my belly. Best burgers I've had.
Ann Guillory TowneJuly 29, 2015
Burgers! O'God! We've come here many times over the years, never had such great, genuinely friendly service. Thanks Bridget!
Sarah HarperMay 13, 2014
Tuesday: 8:30 THink N Drink Trivia$4 Greenline Draft$4 Angry Balls, Cherry Bombs$5 all Absolut Mixers$0.40 wings
susan bensenJuly 6, 2014
Awesome fish tacos. Mango salsa was fresh and very tasty. Slow service. But the patio made up for it.
Joanne GMarch 10, 2013
Frankie & Alex manage this place & are great!! Ruby is an awesome bartender! Great venue for private events.
Sarah HarperMay 13, 2014
Wednesday: $2Bourbon(bartender's call)$2 Domestic Bottles$2 Tacos(Chef's call)
HeyLKJanuary 4, 2014
Don't come in the winter and sit in the covered, heated patio area. 1. It's freezing. 2. The condensation from snow outside will piss on you all night.
Arekusu KuroganeDecember 11, 2020
Been here 25+ times
Fantastic bar, fantastic staff, absolutely love coming out here.
Samantha ThomasJuly 21, 2013
Bloody Mary's are the best I've ever had! (Try 'em SPICY!)
Melissa MeulenbergSeptember 15, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Agree, best bloody mary ive found in Chicago so far. I even get them outside of brunchtime.
Rose DelaVega MillsJanuary 12, 2013
Prettiest ladies room! My nieces love it. Pot stickers are delicious!
John SturkDecember 20, 2010
Been here 50+ times
The magicians are there Fri-Sun nights from 6-10 pm - and not just for the kids! They're great for adults, too!
JohnAugust 30, 2022
Been here 5+ times
I didn’t expect the turkey sliders to be THAT good… good night, nurse 🦃 🏥
Shannon JeropkeNovember 13, 2021
The front patio is dog friendly.
Eilleen BerganosNovember 14, 2012
NY strip steak and au gratin potatoes was great!
Javier GurrolaFebruary 12, 2013
Come on Monday, order a drink and get a burger for $ 2.00.
Meredith GoldbergSeptember 8, 2013
Been here 10+ times
great place to hang with pals during Hawks season. $2 pints o' bacon
Chukie NwokorieDecember 31, 2015
Can't go wrong with their wings!
jane wandlessFebruary 20, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Go to O'Donovan's. Great neighborhood bar, awesome mini-burgers & magician on weekends is amazing for kids!
Melissa MeulenbergMarch 18, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Holy god their Sunday brunch biscuits and gravy is good!!!
Matthew CollettiMay 2, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Used to go there on Mondays for the cheap burgers but not anymore. Waitresses think that it's ok to add tip if they aren't good. Only upside is Pint of Bacon.
Laura FerdinandtJune 16, 2012
Vodka slushies are the perfect summer happy hour treat!
Kevin KlimaJuly 14, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Best beer garden in the neighborhood.
Angela MooreJune 26, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Sunday brunch buffet is $20 with unlimited mimosas!
Miroslava PopovApril 6, 2017
Music! Beer!
James BezyMarch 1, 2012
Brick chicken! It's worth the wait!
Kevin ZimmermanMay 13, 2016
Great burgers.
Aimee SullivanMarch 6, 2010
Great to take the kids; go for the magician on Fridays.
Louis HernandezApril 26, 2014
Fun and great salads
A JMay 27, 2012
Been here 10+ times
"all you can drink" brunch really means three mimosas and then they run out of champagne. Shitty!
Susan RafalkoApril 1, 2016
Brunch was good
peter prestipinoMarch 10, 2010
Great, low key place to chill. Good grubbin too.
LindsayMay 21, 2014
Good wings!
Jonathan C.September 25, 2011
Watch out for mice. Saw one on a busy Saturday night.
Erik James AlbaughNovember 19, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Try the Cookie Sunday - Re-dick
Sara PorterDecember 26, 2011
Good place for salads!
James DombrowskiJune 13, 2013
Good for the games
P SJune 13, 2012
Been here 10+ times
decent football sunday brunch and bloody marys.
Ezra EisenbergJune 8, 2013
Kick ass spicy bloody
Emily H.March 17, 2013
Hot wings and cider!
Kenney MarlattJanuary 13, 2010
30-cent wings on Tuesdays and Fridays
Angi MathewsMay 22, 2011
Excellent Sunday Brunch.
@EdmundCruzAugust 16, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Mondays.. nuff said

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