River Shannon
4.5
from - Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
- 425 W. Armitage Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60614
- 312-944-5087
Formerly a fireman's bar, this classic Irish pub has had the same owner since 1974 (it opened for business in 1946). The etched-glass doors, tin ceilings, exquisite antique bar, green velour curtains and old sepia prints of Chicago on the walls give River Shannon its authentic feel. A jukebox, 11 types of Irish whiskey and 38 kinds of beer keep the crown hopping. The place is especially popular with the over-30 crowd and with late-nighters. ''It's a great conversation bar,'' says one regular seated at the bar, laughing. ''There's nothing else to do here.''
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Lincoln and Armitage.
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: Broadway, Clark, Lincoln and Armitage buses.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday through Friday; noon-3 a.m. Saturday; noon-2 a.m. Sunday.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Irish and Neighborhood. Chicago classic.
Features
- Live Music:
- No
- Games:
- Golden Tee, Mega Touch and board games.
- Features:
- On-site Merchandise. Running shorts, hats, T-shirts, jackets,. No food.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Available for private parties.
- Worth Noting:
- Top Irish bars.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Seating :
- For 100
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"This bar has many things..."
By T.W. from Lincoln Park, September 11, 2006
This bar has many things going for it - location, layout, easy going atmosphere. Regardless of how much free popcorn and peanuts you consume, it i...
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"One of my favorite places... ... ....."
By WS&L from Near West Burbs, il, March 1, 2005
One of my favorite places... ... .. Love the staff even if MY K_Dawg is GONE. But I know I can hang with her there time to time. Little crowded o...
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"I worked in this bar..."
By John McLoughlin from Galway, Ireland, na, September 23, 2004
I worked in this bar from June to Oct 1998. A great pub with a cool Golf machine in the bar. They really took care of use Irish students looking fo...
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Deals & Specials
- $20 for domestic bucket and a large pizza
- Game Night. $5 Kilo Kai cocktails, free board games and Wii all night
- $3 Miller Lite and Bud Light drafts, $4 select shots
- Industry Night. $3 domestic drafts, $5 Jameson shots, $6 all bombs, $2 off everything for industry workers
- $4 Magic Hat #9 drafts
- $1 hot dogs, $3 domestic drafts and mimosas, $4 well drinks, $5 bloody marys
- $5 Harp, Guinnes and Smithwick's drafts, $5 Tullamore Dew shots
