Located in Barrington, McGonigal's Pub is a restaurant and bar which serves traditional and contemporary Irish fare and offers 20 tap beers. An active and staple part of the community, McGonigal's runs specials seven days a week, hosts live performances and provides an authentic and group-friendly atmosphere. Stop in for a quick drink or one of McGonigal's pub favorites like an Irish Boxty or a Bangers and Mash.
Penny Road Pub is located near south Barrington and surrounded by forest preserves. Penny Road Pub has daily specials for food and drinks. In addition, the pub has live entertainment on the weekends.
Serving the Des Plaines area since 2000, Illusion Cafe bills itself as a European-style lounge. The sophisticated cocktails, wine and champagne make this a great place to meet for excellent conversation with friends. The hip decor and lighting, and a nice menu of appetizers and entrees, make it an ideal spot for a first (or 61st) date.
Oswego Inn is a downtown bar on Oswego's historic Main strip. Beloved by locals, the bar features daily drink specials, bar food and involvement in local sports: the bar floats a softball team that competes against other regional pubs and inns.
In the summer, patrons sit outside at benches along the side of the bar, or in the back under a shady tree.
O'Donovan's Pub and Restaurant is one of the oldest bars in Chicago, offering daily food and drink specials, a giant beer garden and sidewalk cafe, HDTVs, a private party room and more. Menu favorites include buffalo wings, nachos, mini corn dogs, chili and more.
Village Vintner is a winery, brewery and restaurant. The restaurant offers a selection of appetizers, wood-fired pizzas, salads and entrees. Menu highlights include fire-roasted brie, margherita pizza, lemon dill salmon, tuna and pear salad, stuffed mushrooms, fire-roasted baby back ribs, eggplant caprese and fetuccini with chicken and portobello. It also offers red, white, sweet and dessert wines as well as house brews, guest drafts, ales, ciders and more.
Side Street Saloon is a local bar and restaurant. It serves homemade burgers and pizzas. It also features a full bar serving domestic and imported beers and cocktails. Orders also are available for take out and delivery.
Illinois Bar & Grill is branching out with its newest location on State Street. This large building, with huge windows and gargoyles perched around the property, will be sure to catch your eye. Illinois Bar & Grill's third location has a granite bar, high ceilings and a lot of space for dining and nightlife.
No matter what time of the day, be sure to visit Illinois Bar & Grill with a big appetite. Everything on the breakfast, lunch and dinner menu is cooked fresh and served in big portions. Traditional American breakfast items, such as pancakes, French toast and omelets are served until 11 a.m. For lunch and dinner, Illinois Bar & Grill features pub food: hamburgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, Polish sausage, wings and more.
Ellyn's Tap & Grill—opened in March 2009—is owned and operated by former U.S. Marine Jerry Hernandez and his brother, George. Patrons here can choose between 32 bottled beers and 16 specialty cocktails, in addition to weekly drink specials. Food items include appetizers, such as—boneless wings, quesadillas and nachos—in addition to a full menu of delicious burgers, sandwiches, steaks and salads. Customer favorites include the Chipotle Flatiron Steak.