"Our claim to fame is we're River North's neighborhood bar," said owner Mary Gabriel. "And that's what people like about it. It's also priced that way, which is why we do a fairly large volume." Lunchtime and happy-hour crowds are friendly and large in this narrow place, with patrons spanning the socio-economic spectrum. All enjoy the Harp, Guinness and Killian beers and the pool table in the back. "It's a very homogenized group," Gabriel said. "We get gay and straight, white and black, lawyers and construction workers. And there's rarely trouble." St. Patrick's Day party features food and drink specials and live Irish music. "Bagpipes and stuff," Gabriel said. A sidewalk cafe has four tables and seating for a total of 16, popular with those who work and shop at the Merchandise Mart across Kinzie Street. "We always try to introduce new people to the regulars," Gabriel said. "That's how people get to know each other, and they keep coming back."
Getting There
Cross Streets:
Kinzie and Wells.
Parking:
Paid Lot and Street Parking Difficult.
Paid Lot: Behind building.
Public Transportation:
CTA Bus: 156 LaSalle. Brown Line Train: Merchandise Mart. Purple Line Train: Merchandise Mart.
Wheelchair Access:
Yes
The Basics
Hours:
10:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Sunday through Friday; 10:30 a.m.-3 a.m. Saturday.
Cuisine:
British, Irish, and Scottish
Meals Served:
Dinner and Lunch
Price Range:
$ (Under $9)
Alcohol:
Full Bar
Smoking:
No
Bar Style:
Neighborhood
Recreation and Sports Activities:
Pinball
Features
Carryout:
Yes
Live Music:
No
Games:
Pool Tables
Food:
Bar menu of sandwiches, burgers and the like; free popcorn.
Features:
On-site Merchandise.
T-shirts, baseball hats. No children's menu. Billiards in the rear gets lots of use; summer golf outing; St. Patrick's Day party.
Facilities:
Arcade and Private Party and Banquet Facilities.
No pets. Golden Tee.
Specialties:
Irish beers, char-grilled sandwiches.
Payment Methods:
American Express, Mastercard, and Visa
Outdoor Seating:
Yes.
A sidewalk cafe has four tables and seating for about 16
Delivery:
No
Seating :
Standard cramped bar with round tables inside window, a couple of others against wall opposite the bar stools. Three tables in the rear pool room. Much standing.
