The Red Lion Pub

This place is fantastic! It has a great homey atmosphere full of WWI and WWII memorabilia. The owner Colin is a true host, and sat with us for a little while telling us stories of his Dad who served and other historical fun facts and events. We could have sat there and picked his brain all night! The food was also next level. I highly recommend getting the Scotch Egg appetizer for the table. It’s two eggs cut into 4 portions, with bruschetta and a salad. I also got the house special they were serving that night which was the beef stew in a red wine sauce over mashed potatoes. My only critique is that the bowl it came in could have been a little bigger, as I licked it clean wanting more lol. My mom and her friend both got the Shepherds Pie and loved it. For dessert we ordered a bread puddi

We had some very nice snacks and drinks here! We tried the Red Lion pilsner and Goose Island IPA, which were really nice. There were some good deals at the happy hour too. Then there was really nice live music. It was a great place to sit, nice options for drinks, helpful service, and all around great atmosphere! Would come again.

This place is a hidden gem. I came in looking for a cozy spot to work and unwind, and I ended up falling in love with the whole atmosphere. The decor is beautiful—like an old-world library meets British pub. There were people reading and even working near the counter, which says a lot about how inviting the space is. I ordered the “Irish Handcuffs” and a small fish & chips—asked for something light, and they gave me the kids’ plate, which was exactly what I needed. Everything was delicious. Great drinks, great food, and truly special vibes. Can’t wait to come back.

What a beautiful location! I loved that the decor is filled with WWI and WWII memorabilia and images. It is really well done with plenty to look at while dining. I had the corned beef sandwich that was excellent.

One of the coolest pubs I’ve been to in the US. If you’re visiting Chicago and staying in a different area, it’s worth the uber drive to this pub. The atmosphere is amazing and the staff and owner were so hospitable. Hearing the history of the memorabilia there made it even better. We had the Scotch egg, fish & chips, soup of the day (beef strew with mash), and bread pudding- and they were all delicious! Not a place to go if you’re looking for a sports bar- if you want great food, atmosphere, and friendly staff and locals- this is the place!