Here Is The Best Irish Pub In Illinois

By Hannah DeRuyter

March 16, 2022

St Patrick's day party and Irish celebration of patron saint concept theme with frothy glasses of dry stout, green hat with a buckle, a pot of gold, the flag of Ireland and beads with shamrock in a pub
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Going to an Irish pub is perfect for grabbing a pint of Guinness, watching some sports, and eating some good food.

If you're looking to get some Guinness or a relatively calm bar to celebrate St. Patrick's Day at, Eat This, Not That! created a list of the best Irish pub each state has to offer.

"The best Irish pubs offer a civilized noise level, show local sports (but aren't sports bars), serve a nice bit of pub food, and are the kind of place you could take your parents or meet your friend—or meet new friends—on a Saturday night."

To find the best bars, Eat This, Not That! looked at "reviews, talked to locals, and looked back on our travels around the country to put together a definitive list."

So, where in Illinois can you find the best Irish pub?

The Kerryman in Chicago.

Here is what the report had to say about The Kerryman:

"This sprawling space (formerly a punk club) serves elevated takes on Irish favorites like Irish breakfast and beef and Guinness pie. Wash down your shot of Jeppson's Malort, an odd whiskey native to Chicago, with a perfect pour of Guinness."

Click here to see the best Irish pub in each state.

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