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Galway Bay

Pub and Dive Bar$$$$
Lake View East, Chicago
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    Mike K.
    "Free popcorn and Mario Cart."(3 Tips)
    Rudy S.
    "Darts, pooltable,VINTAGE NINTENDO and a small Library."(6 Tips)
    A S.
    "This is the bar from HIMYM but in Chicago."(3 Tips)
    BBC AMERICA
    "With a lodge-like atmosphere, free popcorn and plenty of dartboards."(2 Tips)
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  • Zach S.heart icon on user image
    Zach Solomon-BeloinDecember 28, 2015
    Becoming my go-to place for a fun few hours in Lincoln Park. They have old school video games, darts and pool. Solid bar with a good beer selection.
  • Curtis H.heart icon on user image
    Curtis HillerJanuary 12, 2016
    Been here 50+ times
    Don't serve food, but you can byo from Chipmunks. Two steel-tip dart boards (line is a little far back, don't get discouraged), pool table, video games, awesome bartenders.
  • Rudy S.heart icon on user image
    Rudy SmartassNovember 4, 2012
    1 of my favs in e. Lakeview. Not a pretending pub or cliche college bar.A REAL BAR that's hip. Darts, pooltable,VINTAGE NINTENDO and a small Library. Little rough & grungy inside, but its freakin cool
  • Jen M.heart icon on user image
    Jen Marquez GinnMarch 6, 2015
    Bring your own N64 games to play. Actually, go around the corner to Renaldi's for pizza, bring it back with you and eat while you play. You'll have the best night in a while.
  • BBC AMERICA
    BBC AMERICAFebruary 1, 2018
    With a lodge-like atmosphere, free popcorn and plenty of dartboards. Come to Galway if you want to have a good time.
  • Jake S.heart icon on user image
    Jake SmithSeptember 21, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    They have an extensive video game collection. I highly recommend browsing through it before ultimately deciding upon playing drunken "Goldeneye" with friends.
  • Gayle B.
    Gayle BlakelyDecember 22, 2011
    Great Bar! Great Location! Great books, believe it or not. A bar with a library and a couch--who would have thought! LOL.
  • Aaron W.
    Aaron WolfFebruary 2, 2014
    Really like this bar, but it's started getting a puke/gross smell as it's gotten more popular.
  • Scott F.heart icon on user image
    Scott FlahertyNovember 9, 2012
    If you've been searching for the real world equivalent of HIMYM's MacLaren's, look no further. You've arrived.
  • Nick G.
    Nick GDecember 3, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Thursday $4 you call 'ems. When it isn't flooding from downpours, this place is the best.
  • Poggled P.
    $16 for Premium Beers and Whiskey ($30 value) at Galway Bay. Buy this deal directly from the Poggled iPhone / Android app, or buy from www.poggled.com
  • KayEmm C.
    KayEmm CeeAugust 19, 2014
    Best Sunday night karaoke ever!
  • Anthony B.
    Anthony BryeAugust 22, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    trivia night on Tuesdays. first night here... pretty good crowd!
  • TerrAnce P.
    TerrAnce PMarch 18, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    $2 PBR everyday, $3 Labatt tall boys everyday
  • A S.
    A SJuly 5, 2013
    This is the bar from HIMYM but in Chicago.
  • Lauren J.
    Lauren JozefatNovember 4, 2012
    Get a spot for darts! So fun!
  • Mike K.
    Mike KotlerAugust 24, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Free popcorn and Mario Cart. Need I say more?
  • Julie B.heart icon on user image
    Julie BurkeJanuary 20, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Alden is the best bartender evaaaaa
  • Susanneheart icon on user image
    SusanneMarch 30, 2013
    Great tunes
  • Jeremy P.heart icon on user image
    Jeremy PrendergastNovember 16, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Take care of your bar mate!
  • Tyler S.
    Tyler ShermanAugust 19, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Tip your fair barmaids well. They work hard for the money.
  • Erin
    ErinNovember 13, 2010
    Darts. Pool. Mario! This place is great.
  • Mallory K.
    Mallory KyleJanuary 12, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    HIMYM dreams coming true.
  • Levy
    LevyJuly 11, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Get into a boxing match with Nolan. Dude throws down!
  • Luke S.
    Luke SundheimFebruary 21, 2010
    Play Mario!
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