Wow, this is the best Irish bar in town in my opinion. I've been to Dublin and feel it could be placed there and the Irish would not know the difference! The staff is amazing, especially Sarah and... More

Wow, this is the best Irish bar in town in my opinion. I've been to Dublin and feel it could be placed there and the Irish would not know the difference! The staff is amazing, especially Sarah and Gail. They are polite and offer great service but are so much fun. The food, while I was skeptical at first, turned out to be pretty damn good for a bar. Highly recommend this for either a fun night out or a lunch out with your friends. Pros: Feels like you are in Ireland Cons: Nothing I can think of!
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Best Irish breakfast in the US! Great place to have a pint and meet new mates. Good live music, great atmosphere done right

Best Irish breakfast in the US! Great place to have a pint and meet new mates. Good live music, great atmosphere done right
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My friends and I came into town to watch the Cubs game from Los Angeles. After the game we stumbled into The Irish Oak just looking for a beer before we went home. A couple of beers later we ordered... More

My friends and I came into town to watch the Cubs game from Los Angeles. After the game we stumbled into The Irish Oak just looking for a beer before we went home. A couple of beers later we ordered some food from the menu. Everything we ordered was great but the Corned Beef Sandwich & The Shepherd's Pie were the best we ever tasted! The service was great too! Sarah, our bartender was very cool. She was helpful in recommending food from the menu and drinks from the bar. Our short 6 hour stay at The Irish Oak was one of the best parts of our trip to Chicago. Pros: Great food and beer selection.
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On the off chance you leave BEFORE the end of a Cub game, GO HERE. The atmosphere is unmatched and whether the back is open or not, the Pints flow!!! The earlier you get there on game day the... More

On the off chance you leave BEFORE the end of a Cub game, GO HERE. The atmosphere is unmatched and whether the back is open or not, the Pints flow!!! The earlier you get there on game day the better your view (of everybody). Not a pick up place but the best at sit down, drink, enjoy, converse, and did I say enjoy? Pros: Service, Drinks, Atmosphere
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This is a good Irish bar to hang out in.

This is a good Irish bar to hang out in.
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GREAT! Wonderful place to go and have a drink. WOW! Pros: irish women!! Cons: none

GREAT! Wonderful place to go and have a drink. WOW! Pros: irish women!! Cons: none
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On the Wrigleyville strip where most bars are competing to be the most trendy, The Oak just feels more like home. The staff is very friendly and extremely attentive. The Irish Stew is the best... More

On the Wrigleyville strip where most bars are competing to be the most trendy, The Oak just feels more like home. The staff is very friendly and extremely attentive. The Irish Stew is the best I've ever eaten! The live music never fails to please and they serve up a mean pint of Guinness that's hard to top unless you travel to Europe. The decor is authentic which, with everything considered, makes the Oak a true Irish pub. Pros: Great Service!, Excellent Food, Friendly Staff Cons: Drunk Cubs Fans
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This is not a after work bar. I was there last Friday. I was one of five people. This is a great bar late night or cubs games. Please take it off the after work list.

This is not a after work bar. I was there last Friday. I was one of five people. This is a great bar late night or cubs games. Please take it off the after work list.
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Great atmosphere, friendly staff, good beer and excellent food. Real Irish band on Wednesday nights and regular music / bands on Friday and Saturdays. In staggering distance of Wrigley Field, must... More

Great atmosphere, friendly staff, good beer and excellent food. Real Irish band on Wednesday nights and regular music / bands on Friday and Saturdays. In staggering distance of Wrigley Field, must be the best place in a large radius for an excellent night out. Pros: atmospheric, music, good food Cons: no outdoors area
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The Irish Oak is a great place to go hang out and have a pint or two. The staff is friendly and attentive, the clientele is down to earth and easy to talk to, and it has a great party atmosphere on... More

The Irish Oak is a great place to go hang out and have a pint or two. The staff is friendly and attentive, the clientele is down to earth and easy to talk to, and it has a great party atmosphere on the weekends. Try it out! Pros: Great Atmosphere, Fun People, Good Food Cons: Crowded at times
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