From Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park Best Nearby Pub (Nightlife) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Chicago, IL Lizzie McNeil's (Nightlife - Pub) 400 N Mcclurg Ct, Chicago  IL  60611 • 312-467-1992 Distance: ~0.29 mi         Description: RIVER NORTH. This diminutive Irish pub draws a mix of locals that like to swill Harp and Guinness and listen to the jukebox as they relax in front of the fireplace. The menu includes a mix of basic bar eats, including burgers, appetizers, salads, and sandwiches. Of course, many of the items are Irish in nature, like the Irish stew and the corned beef sandwich. Miller's Pub (Nightlife - Pub) 134 S Wabash Ave, Chicago  IL  60603 • 312-645-5377 Distance: ~0.48 mi         Description: THE LOOP. Miller's decorates its walls with photos of famous folks who've graced the bar with their presence. The place has been around since 1935, so it has seen its share of foot traffic. And patrons keep coming back to order drinks, watch a game on TV, and fill up from the menu, which includes Italian dishes, seafood, salads, and beef. Time-tested, the baby back ribs and homemade barbecue sauce are legendary. Timothy O'Toole's Pub Chicago (Nightlife - Pub) 622 N Fairbanks Ct, Chicago  IL  60611 • 312-642-0700 Distance: ~0.50 mi User Rating: 9.3334 / 10         Description: STREETERVILLE. Timothy O' Toole's is a bustling sort of place that features a number of entertainment options – TV's, pool tables, dartboards, interactive trivia games, video games, and of course, the drink menu that includes microbrews as well as domestic and imported beer both on tap and by the bottle. Keep in mind, this place stays rather busy. In fact, they've poured more than 4 million pints of beer and served more than 150 tons of wings since opening in 1992. Cardozo's Pub (Nightlife - Pub) 170 W Washington St, Chicago  IL  60602 • 312-236-1573 Distance: ~0.67 mi         Description: THE LOOP. Sporting a basement location near City Hall, Cardozo's Pub serves as a watering hole for the city's political and legal movers and shakers. Business types come here after a long day to chat with fellow patrons and relax with a drink or two. Daily drink specials are usually a good option. Bar food such as burgers, salads, and sandwiches are at the ready as well. Fadó Irish Pub (Nightlife - Pub) 100 W Grand Ave, Chicago  IL  60610 • 312-836-0066 Distance: ~0.68 mi         Description: RIVER NORTH. This River North hotspot offers authentic Irish pub atmosphere with food, drink, and entertainment to match. Inside, you'll find quintessential dark-wood bar areas and plenty of "pub" ambiance, though the place does tend to get packed quickly after the sun goes down. A patio towards the rear is a favorite hangout, no matter the season. Fadó features live music – dancing is always encouraged – as well as special events to celebrate soccer (football!) matches. To mark your visit to this Chicago favorite, be sure to stop by the gift shop and pick up a few things Irish. Monk's Pub (Nightlife - Pub) 205 W Lake St, Chicago  IL  60606 • 312-357-6665 • 312-368-0958 Distance: ~0.70 mi         Description: THE LOOP. Loud music blares from the jukebox and peanuts litter the floor at this bar that doesn't stand on pretense. Locals and visitors alike join 'round the bar to sample bottles of imported and domestic beer and feast on thick burgers, spicy wings, and fresh salads. This is a good lunch stop if you need something tasty, fast, and relatively cheap. Cavanaugh's Bar & Restaurant (Nightlife - Pub) 53 W Jackson Blvd Monadnock Building, Chicago  IL  60604 • 312-939-3125 Distance: ~0.71 mi         Description: THE LOOP. Located in the Monadnock Building, this bar and restaurant offers business types a place to hang their hats during lunch or after work. The entrance is tucked away in a rather nondescript alley, with the only clue to its existence being a green and white striped awning. Green leather and warm wood tones greet guests upon arrival. The menu includes a mix of sandwiches, pastas, salads, and burgers as well as a laundry list of beers. Pippins Tavern (Nightlife - Pub) 806 N Rush St, Chicago  IL  60622 • 312-787-5435 Distance: ~0.80 mi         Description: RIVER NORTH. This small pub boasts the oldest liquor license on Rush Street. They've been around awhile and know how to make you feel at home. The bar features 16 beers on tap and plenty of bottled varieties. Free popcorn is distributed nightly, and the menu includes appetizers and sandwiches from the nearby Downtown Dogs restaurant. The pub also includes a jukebox, several TV's, and a pinball machine. Celtic Crossings (Nightlife - Pub) 751 N Clark St, Chicago  IL  60610 • 312-337-1005 Distance: ~0.89 mi         Description: RIVER NORTH. The owners of this authentic Irish pub are themselves former residents of the Emerald Isle, so they feel they have the corner on the market when it comes to recreating a truly Irish bar. Fortunately, many locals tend to agree. A stone fireplace dominates the room and sets a cozy tone for the pub, and Guinness and 13 on-tap beers keep everyone in a good mood. Antique lamps, an old piano, and a lovely wood bar add to the ambiance. Brehon Pub (Nightlife - Pub) 731 N Wells St, Chicago  IL  60610 • 312-642-1071 Distance: ~0.98 mi         Description: RIVER NORTH. Large front windows, a high ceiling, and an antique bar greet folks who step inside this Irish pub. Brehon pub is warm and welcoming and features a jukebox and efficient staff. The drink menu includes a number of beers and ales with about 12 or so on tap and a handful available by the bottle. Basic bar eats, including appetizers, burgers, and sandwiches are available. Outdoor socializing spot available during warm weather. 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