Ginger's Ale House
4.6
from - Neighborhood: Lakeview
- 3801 N. Ashland Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60613
- 773-348-2767
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
This Irish pub caters to neighborhood transplants from the Old Sod, with some additional traffic coming from Cubs games. The menu features such Irish pub grub as fish and chips and shepherd's pie, in addition to homemade soups, fresh baked bread and salads. There are 13 draft beers (and cider too!) to keep the crowds excited as they watch European soccer or rugby matches on the bar's satellite-fed TVs. In fact, don't be surprised to find the bar opened as early as 3 a.m. to allow patrons to watch events live from Europe.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Irving Park and Ashland Ave.
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- Accessible by nearby city bus. CTA Bus: Bus #9 Ashland stop. Brown Line Train: Southport stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Sunday through Friday; 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Saturday. (May open earlier to show live European sporting events.)
- Cuisine:
- Bar Food, British, Irish, and Scottish
- Meals Served:
- Breakfast, Weekend Brunch, Buffet, Dessert, Dinner, and Lunch. Brunch: Saturday and Sunday only. Complimentary buffet every Friday from 3 p.m.-6 p.m.
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Irish, Neighborhood, Pool Hall, and Sports
- Music Style:
- Alternative, Folk, Irish, and Rock
- Recreation and Sports Activities:
- Darts
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Theme. Voted #1 soccer bar in the U.S. By USSoccer.com.
- ATM:
- Yes
- Games:
- Pool Tables. Golden Tee Golf; Trivia; Improv; several leagues.
- Features:
- Catering, Free Admission, Kids Menu, Late Night, and On-site Merchandise. T-shirts and gift certificates.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities
- Worth Noting:
- Top Irish bars.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. For 20+
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 100
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"Kiwi Burger"
By Matt from Rogers Park, June 21, 2008
I have been coming here for a few years now, and have seen many different iterations of the menu, some good, some not so much. The food now is the ...
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"Love this place. Great food,..."
By joe from chicago, il, February 8, 2007
Love this place. Great food, great drinks and great staff. Great place to watch sports.
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"i watched every bears game..."
By Jamie from england, il, February 1, 2007
i watched every bears game this season including the play offs at gingers. its a rockin place and the staff are great,especially the boss Rich. i k...
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Deals & Specials
- $2 PBR cans, $4 Goose Island pints
- $7 chicken fajitas, $9 Guinness pint with a Bushmills shot
- $4.50 Captain Morgan cocktails, $6 Hawaiian wraps with fries
- $3 Jager shots, $7 chicken marsala
- $4.50 Stoli cocktails, $9 all-you-can-eat fish and chips
- $4.50 Stoli cocktails, $6.50 Irish bacon and cabbage
- Buy one appetizer, get one half-price, $4 Carlsberg pints, $5 Jager bombs
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