Emmit's
- Neighborhood: Warehouse District
- 495 N. Milwaukee Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60610
- 312-563-9631
(6 ratings)
The 1890-era building that houses Emmit's is situated on a triangular lot. During Prohibition it was the Italian Savings and Trust, a bank reputed to be a haven for the Mob. The large vault is now Emmit's wine cellar. Years later, the building became a bar called O'Sullivan's, a favorite hangout of judges and firefighters, and notorious for its dwarf-tossing contests. Scenes from the movies, "Uncle Buck" and "Backdraft," the latter a film about Chicago firemen, were shot here. It's a casual place that still gets its share of judges from the O'Sullivan's days, plus downtown businesspeople. In addition to pepper and egg sandwiches, filets, shrimp scampi and some lighter fare, Emmit's offers Irish specialties such as shepherd's pie and Irish stew. It highlights local microbrews, plus a nice selection of scotches. Emmit's is a nice space, a little more airy than the traditional corner pub, with large windows fronting Milwaukee Avenue. Inside, dark wood and forest green are the primary color tones, with a lighter tile floor and brick walls. Two televisions are suspended on either side of the mahogany back bar, with two more hung from a central wooden pillar. The decor is an amalgam of sports stuff, Irish flavor and law enforcement bric-a-brac. A small library looks to be culled in large part from the partners' police curriculum texts. There is also a player piano.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Milwaukee and Halsted.
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 65-Grand, 8-Halsted, 56-Milwaukee. Blue Line Train: Grand.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. Entrance and restrooms.
The Basics
- Hours:
- 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday through Thursday; 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday; 11:30-3 a.m. Saturday; 11:30-2 a.m. Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- Bar Food, British, Irish, Scottish, and Steaks
- Meals Served:
- Dessert, Dinner, and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Brewpub, Irish, and Neighborhood
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- ATM:
- Yes
- Live Music:
- Yes. St. Patrick's bagpipers.
- Features:
- Free Admission, Late Night, and On-site Merchandise. Food until 1 a.m. No catering. T-shirts, caps, shirts. Can accommodate private parties up to 150 people. Trip to Irish Fest in Milwaukee; "Halfway to St. Patrick's Day Party" in September.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Balcony seats about 60 overlooking main floor.
- Worth Noting:
- Top Irish bars.
- Specialties:
- Martinis, cigars; microbrews on tap.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
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"Sounds like someone had a..."
Dan from Park Ridge, IL - December 27, 2006
Sounds like someone had a bad experience, but to each his won. I love this place. Good fun, good food, good times. Always a fun crowd. Not a bunch ...
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"not impressive. don't waste..."
KD from chgo, il - January 8, 2006
not impressive. don't waste your time at this bar. food sucks, service is horrible.
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"The food is actually very..."
Mark Bradley from Chicago, IL - August 4, 2005
The food is actually very good for a bar, but dont expect anything to knock your socks off (the mini-burgers are actually pretty awesome though). R...
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