Celtic Crossings
4.6
from - Neighborhood: River North
- 751 N. Clark St.
- Chicago, IL 60610
- 312-337-1005
At some "Irish" bars, the most they have in common with Ireland is Guinness on tap and cardboard shamrocks taped to windows. Not so here. Co-partners John Phelan, John O'Reardon and Kevin Hibbitts hail from Ireland; customers, some ruddy and red-haired, talk about their last visit to "the island." With a working stone fireplace made by George Nugent of County Clare, it aims to be like a Dublin pub--and assuredly is, since designer Hibbitts is from nearby Laois. You'll find 13 beers on tap--mostly imports like Murphy's, Newcastle, Guinness and Harp--have no food or TV to "intrude on people's conversation," says Phelan, who's from Waterford. A good crowd comes to listen and sometimes dance to Irish bands on Saturday, but mainly people just socialize. "Most of the bars back home are just drinkin' bars," Hibbitts says. "You have a chat and you're out the door."
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Clark and Chicago.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 11-Lincoln, 22-Clark, 66-Chicago. Red Line Train: Chicago stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. Including restrooms.
The Basics
- Hours:
- 2 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday through Friday; 2 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Brewpub, Irish, and Neighborhood
- Music Style:
- Folk and Irish
- Dance Style:
- Sometimes during live music shows.
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Live Music:
- Yes. A different live band plays at 9 p.m. every Saturday.
- Features:
- Free Admission and On-site Merchandise. T-shirts. No food.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. For up to 110
- Worth Noting:
- Recommended. Top Irish bars.
- Specialties:
- Celtic Crossing Original Celtic Liquor; Guinness; house camaraderie.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Seating :
- For 110
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"Television-free and proper Guinness"
By Jed from River North, April 13, 2009
So great to have a proper Guinness. And, best of all, in a city where you can't escape from televisions, they have no televisions.
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"Alright place"
By ioron from yes, December 13, 2008
Beer selection is not very good for what you would expect for a real irish bar. If you think Guiness and bud are the best beers you will feel at ho...
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"BEST PUB IN THE CITY"
By Stu from Streeterville, November 15, 2007
This place is truely special. This is the best pub in the city. If your looking for a great authentic pub, this is the best place to go. Forget abo...
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