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Media and Press Releases
June 1, 2020: Downtown Barrington businesses welcome workers and customers back as stay-at-home order lifts, using social distancing and sanitary efforts (Chicago Tribune)
May 19, 2020: Barrington, Palatine set their rules for outdoor restaurant, bar operations (Daily Herald)
May 29, 2020: Park Ave. To Close To Accommodate Outdoor Dining (Patch.com)
March 17, 2020: Barrington area schools, park districts close amid concerns over COVID-19 spread (Barrington Courier-Review)
March 13, 2020: Where to raise a glass to St. Patrick's Day 2020 in the suburbs (Daily Herald)
March 10, 2020: Spring Fling Girls Night Out supports scholarship (Daily Herald)
March 10, 2020: Budget-friendly fun: Barrington Celtic Fest returns (Daily Herald)
March 9, 2020: Go green! Spirited St. Patrick's Day events in the suburbs, Chicago (Daily Herald)
March 5, 2020: Algonquin, Area St. Patrick's Day Guide 2020: Parades, Events (Patch.com)
March 2, 2020: Time for Barrington chamber's Spring Fling Girls Night Out (Daily Herald)
February 29, 2020: Chamber group sets Spring Fling Night Out (Daily Herald)
February 12. 2020: Barrington-area GOP group aims for "fresh and bold" direction (Daily Herald)
January 25, 2020: Chamber names business award winners (Daily Herald)
January 13, 2020: Infrastructure improvements, feel of village among priorities discussed for Barrington at committee meeting (Chicago Tribune)
January 10, 2020: Shout Out: Steve Miller, a former trustee who’s now a local bartender, loves golf and being a grandpa (Barrington Courier-Review)
September 30, 2019: Tickets on sale for Barrington Area Taste Fest (Chicago Tribune)
September 16, 2019: Be the Change - Environmental Raptivist coming to Barrington (Daily Herald)
September 16, 2019: Stroll and Sip at Fall Wine Walk in Barrington (Daily Herald)
September 15, 2019: Sustainable Architecture (Daily Herald)
June 30, 2019: Big Iron Horse barbecue has new downtown Barrington location (Daily Herald)
May 29, 2019: Summer in Barrington to include festivals, cultural events and a community reading goal benefitting local food pantries (Barrington Courier-Review)
May 24, 2019: Arts Galore (Country Magazine)
March 18, 2019: Girls Night Out to support Lauren Brown Scholarship (Daily Herald)
March 17, 2019: Weekend picks: St. Patrick's parades, Kids Expo, Michael Buble & more (Daily Herald)
March 16, 2019: Go green at a suburban St. Patrick's Day parade or fest Saturday (Daily Herald)
March 15, 2019: St. Patrick's Day 2019: 5 Festive Events In McHenry County (Patch.com)
March 14, 2019: Where to eat, drink and be Irish over St. Patrick's Day weekend 2019 (Daily Herald)
March 13, 2019: 5 parades to get you in the St. Patrick's Day spirit this weekend (Daily Herald)
March 13, 2019: Best bets: Lots of St. Patrick's Day events in the city and suburbs (Daily Herald)
March 12, 2019: Big Iron Horse BBQ Opening Next Door to McGonigal’s in Time for Celtic Fest Preview (365barrington.com)
March 10, 2019: 10th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration & Celtic Fest at McGonigal’s Pub
February 22, 2019: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Lake County Events (News-Sun)
February 4, 2019: Barrington Area Chamber announces 2019 Business Awards (Daily Herald)
January 29, 2019: Cafe, retail spaces coming to Main Street in Barrington (Chicago Tribune)
October 8, 2018: Sample Barrington area's finest food, drink at TasteFest (Daily Herald)
September 7, 2018: Coffee with McConchie (Daily Herald)
May 25, 2018: Uncork Barrington event planned (Daily Herald)
April 25, 2018: Barrington Wine Walk returns after 2-year hiatus (Daily Herald)
March 19, 2018: Barrington welcomes new sister city in Ireland as part of eighth annual Celtic Fest (Chicago Tribune)
March 16, 2018: 5 things to do this weekend in the suburbs (Daily Herald)
March 15, 2018: Irish mayor starts off St. Patrick's festivities in Barrington (Daily Herald)
March 14, 2018: 7 St. Patrick's Day events in the suburbs and city (Daily Herald)
March 14, 2018: Suburban bars tip their hats to St. Patrick's Day this weekend (Daily Herald)
March 13, 2018: Celtic Fest returns to Barrington (Daily Herald)
March 13, 2018: Barrington plans to keep, tweak weekly Cruise Night (Daily Herald)
March 11, 2018: Killarney Day on March 15 in Barrington will feature visit from Irish town's mayor (Daily Herald0
December 21, 2017: Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce announces new board leaders (Daily Herald)
December 15, 2017: The best meal of 2017 – Chicago-area chefs describe their favorite bites (Chicago Tribune)
November 1, 2017: Growing a Small Town - Looking Back at 20 Years of Economic Revitalization in Barrington, 1997–2017 (Quintessential Barrington)
October 10. 2017: Tickets on sale now for Barrington Area TasteFest (Daily Herald)
July 12, 2017: Hundreds sample beer, support local nonprofit during Barrington Brew Fest (Chicago Tribune)
July 7, 2017: Barrington offers fun weekend with Uncork, Brew Fest (Chicago Tribune)
July 6, 2017: Brew Fest sizzles with craft beers, fabulous food and live music (Daily Herald)
June 15, 2017: Downtown Barrington brewery set to debut this weekend (Daily Herald)
June 10. 2017: Village of Barrington Board of Trustees met April 10 (Remember Charlotte's) (Lake County Gazette)
March 28, 2017: Barrington resident looks to bring back memories with Remember Charlotte's pizzeria (Barrington Courier-Review)
March 20, 2017: Thousands show Irish pride during Barrington Celtic Fest (Chicago Tribune)
March 18, 2017: Former Chicago Cub, Chico Walker signs autographs at the 7th annual Celtic Fest in Barrington (Chicago Tribune)
March 16, 2017: Celtic Fest continues through Saturday in Barrington (Daily Herald)
March 16, 2017: Beer, beef and bagpipers: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at suburban pubs (Daily Herald)
March 13, 2017: Barrington Celtic Fest runs Thursday through Saturday (Daily Herald)
March 10, 2017: Hallelujah! Chicago-area Catholics can eat meat on St. Patrick's Day (Daily Herald)
March 10, 2017: Chicago-Area St. Patrick's Day Festivities: Parades, Fireworks, Chicago's Green River (Patch.com)
February 28, 2017: 5 ways to go green for St. Paddy's Day (Chicago Tribune)
February 28, 2017: 7th Annual Barrington Celtic Fest (Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce)
February 27, 2017: Best Corned Beef and Cabbage in Chicago (CBS Chicago News)
January 23, 2017: Barrington chamber fetes local businesses, names new leadership (Daily Herald)
January 20, 2017: Barrington-area honors excellence at awards gala (Daily Herald)
December 23, 2016: Barrington chamber to induct officers (Daily Herald)
December 23, 2016: Night life events (Daily Herald)
July 29. 2016: Shout Out: Peggy Blanchard, economic development director for Barrington (Chicago Tribune)
July 15, 2016: Night life events (Daily Herald)
July 5, 2016: Laughter in the Loft (Metromix)
June 21, 2016: Epic-Rep partners with McGonigal’s Pub in Barrington (Showbizchicago.com)
June 15, 2016:Lakewood woman's theater company to host Laughter in the The Loft in Barrington (Daily Herald)
June 14, 2016: PODCAST: Lakewood actress talks comedy show, 'Batman v Superman' (Daily Herald)
March 16, 2016: Suburban St. Pat's celebrations continues into the weekend (Daily Herald)
March 13, 2016: 3-Day Barrington Celtic Fest Opens Saint Patrick’s Day Thursday (365Barrington.com)
March 12, 2016: St. Patrick's Day 2016: Parades and Festivities in the Chicago Suburbs (Patch.com)
March 9, 2016: What suburban Irish pubs are doing for St. Patrick's Day (Daily Herald)
March 7, 2016: McGonigal's Pub (Country Magazine)
March 7, 2016: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with these events (Chicago Tribune)
January 1, 2016: Dining Events: New specials for a new year (Daily Herald)
August 25, 2015: BACC: The Face of Busniess - McGonigal's Pub (Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce0
July 8, 2015: Night life events: Beer specials flowing at McGonigal's, Lucky Monk (Daily Herald)
June 23, 2015: Cheers: Barrington's big wine tasting is July 10th (Chicago Tribune)
May 14, 2015: Barrington shows off downtown shopping, dining with Spring Wine Walk (Daily Herald)
April 21, 2015: North Barrington family rallies community to support American Cancer Society (Chicago Tribune)
April 15, 2015: Barrington traveling back in time with 1865 Street Festival (Daily Herald)
March 16, 2015: Continuing the St. Patrick's Day party (Daly Herald)
March 16, 2015: Barrington's sixth annual Celtic Fest draws crowds over St. Patrick's Day weekend (Pioneer Press)
March 12, 2015: Barrington celebrates all things Irish with Celtic Fest (Daily Herald)
March 11, 2015: St. Patrick's Day in the suburbs: More than a wee bit Irish (Daily Herald)
March 11, 2015: Weekend Picks (Daily Herald)
February 2, 2015: Menu Monday: Fish and Chips at McGonigal’s Pub (365Barrington.com)
December 30, 2014: McGonigal’s Pub 5th Annual New Year’s Eve Bash (365Barrington.com)
October 16, 2014: Great Barrington TasteFest returns, featuring more than 20 area restaurants (Barrington Courier-Review)
July 15, 2014: First wine, then beer (Suburban Life)
July 14, 2014: Brew Fest Turnout Surpasses Rainy Day Expectations (365Barrington.com)
May 28, 2014: Barrington Brew Fest set for July (Suburban Life)
May 15, 2014: Community rallies around injured Barrington teen (Daily Herald)
May 7, 2014: Memorial Day Weekend brings Barrington Art Festival (Suburban Life)
April 8, 2014: Spring wine walk in Barrington (Suburban Life)
March 31, 2014: Wine Walk to usher in spring in downtown Barrington (Barrington Courier-Review)
March 27, 2014: Taste event to support WINGS (Suburban Life)
March 21, 2014: Barrington’s Celtic Fest raises $5,000 for Relay for Life (Barrington Courier-Review)
March 14, 2014: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with plays, parades and plenty of Irish music (Daily Herald)
March 14, 2014: Suburban pubs offer Irish options beyond green beer (Daily Herald)
March 12, 2014: Barrington set to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Celtic Fest (Barrington Courier-Review)
March 8, 2014: St. Patrick's Day 2014 - Events on the Northwest Line (justoffthetracks.com)
March 6, 2014: Irish Fest funds cancer research (Suburban Life)
March 5, 2014: Taste Takes Flight Ready to Soar (Chicago Tribune)
March 3, 2104: Celebrate Barrington’s Fourth Annual Celtic Fest (365Barrington.com)
February 28, 2014: Special needs nonprofit to host fundraiser (3/8/14 at the Pub) (MySuburbanLife.com)
February 12, 2014: McGonigal's Pub Receives 2013 Best of Business Award (Small Business Community Association)
January 24, 2014: Organization gives voice to children, teens with special needs (Fundraiser at the Pub) (Barrington Courier-Review)
November 20, 2013: Living60010.com announces ChristKindl Festival (Pub is a food sponsor) (living60010.com)
November 18, 2013: Dueling The Night Away At McGonigals Pub (felixandfingers.com)
October 11, 2013: 68 musicians playing marathon concert fundraiser (Chicago Sun Times/Barrington Courier-Review)
September 30, 2013: Band in the Barn sponsored by the Barrington Area United Way (Patch.com)
September 16, 2013: Barrington Village Board hears calls to allow video gambling (Barrington Life)
September 11, 2013: Barrington hosts Autumn Wine Walk Sept. 14 (Chicago Sun Times/Barrington Courier-Review)
September 10-11 2013: Barrington Hears Pros, Cons of Video Gaming (Patch.com)
Barrington businesses asking for video gambling (Daily Herald)
Barrington business push for video gambling (Chicago Sun Times/Barrington Courier-Review)
Barrington Neighbor discusses video gambling (Chicago Sun Times/Lake Zurich Courier)
September 9, 2013: Barrington to renew talks on video gambling tonight (Daily Herald)
September 5, 2013: Mars Jams for Harmony Hope & Healing (Patch.com)
September 4, 2013: Barrington to discuss allowing video gambling (Daily Herald)
July 28, 2013: Patches for Paul Fundraiser (Living60010.com)
July 11, 2013: Barrington Brew Fest Introduces VIP Tickets (365Barrington.com)
July 10, 2013: Focus is on Safety at Brewfest (Barrington Life)
June 25, 2013: Restaurateur Requests Barrington Consider Video Gambling (Patch.com)
June 17, 2013: Wine Walk proved fruitful for Barrington Businesses (Chicago Sun Times/Barrington Courier-Review)
June 12, 2017: Barrington Summer Wine Walk set for June 15 (Chicago Tribune)
April 22, 2013: Barrington Spring Wine Walk is Saturday (Patch.com)
March 29, 2013: McGonigal's Pub Says Goodbye to Longtime Patron (Patch.com)
March 28, 2013: Taste Takes Flight - Sip, Sample, Savor (Daily Herald) (3/17/13 TribLocal article here)
March 25, 2013: Lifelong Barrington resident continues to leave his mark (Chicago Sun Times/Barrington Courier-Review)
March 18, 2013: Barrington Revels in St. Patrick's Day festivities (Chicago Sun Times/Barrington Courier-Review)
March 16, 2013: Barrington Celtic Fest 2013 (Justoffthetracks.com)
March 15, 2013: McGonigal's Pub Opens Barrington Celtic Fest, 2013 (365Barrington.com)
March 15, 2013: St. Pat's Celebrations Start Soon Near Lake Zurich (Patch.com)
March 14, 2013: Beyond Guinness: Explore Irish Brews at McGonigal's (Patch.com)
March 13, 2013: Suburban Irish Pubs cook up St. Patrick's Day Plans (Daily Herald)
March 11, 2013: Barrington Celtic Fest Celebrates the Irish in a Big Way (Patch.com)
March 8, 2013: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the 3rd Annual Barrington Celtic Fest (Chicago Tribune)
March 8, 2013: Barrington Celtic Fest to start March 15 (Daily Herald)
February 25, 2013: Band Lineup Set for 2013 Celtic Fest (Patch.com)
February 7, 2013: Barrington 8-year-old inspires rare disease research (Chicago Sun Times/Barrington Courier-Review)
February 3, 2013: Super Bowl XLVII: Where to Watch in Barrington/Lake Zurich (Patch.com)
January 29, 2013: Rock the Reel at McGonigal's to Benefit Bridget, Rare Disease Campaign (Patch.com)
December 27, 2012: Northwest Suburban New Year's Eve Party Guide (Patch.com)
November 23, 2012: Classic cocktails, casual setting set Annex apart (Daily Herald)
October 2, 2012: Barrington wine bar evolves into restaurant (Chicago Sun Times/Barrington Courier-Review)
October 1, 2012: BHS Class of 1937 Celebrates 75th Reunion (Patch.com)
September 18, 2012: McGonigal's New Annex Lounge Opens TODAY! (365Barrington.com)
September 12, 2012: A Sneak Peek Inside McGonigal’s New Bar, The Annex (365Barrington.com)
September 6, 2012: Fashion's Night Out here in Barrington (Patch.com)
Don't Miss Barrington's "Fashions' Night Out" (365Barrington.com)
August 28, 2012: Park Avenue Wine Bar Closes, New Restaurant Set to Open (Patch.com)
July 31 2012: Ace Hardware to open in Barrington [pub is mentioned] (Daily Herald)
July 26, 2012: Barrington's first Summerfest to be held this weekend (Patch.com)
July 25, 2012: Annual Sales Event goes until Saturday [Barrington Sidewalk Days and Summerfest] (Chicago Sun-Times/Courier-Review)
July 24, 2012: Inaugural Barrington Summerfest, July 27 & 28 (Justoffthetracks.com)
July 6, 2012: Five Questions with...Bryan McGonigal, owner, McGonigal's Pub (Chicago Tribune)
July 1, 2012: Best of Barrington Survey Results: "Out on the Town" (365Barrington.com)
June 17, 2012: Every Day is Father's Day (Barrington Patch)
June 5, 2012: American flavors, global wines at Park Avenue (Chicago Sun-Times/Lake Zurich Courier)
May 2, 2012: Relay for Life proves Purple Heals (Chicago Sun-Times/Wilmette Life)
April 24, 2012: WINGS takes flight with tasting party (Chicago Sun-Times/Courier-Review)
April 13, 2012: Barrington EATS with Executive Chef Ted Stay (365barrington.com)
March 31, 2012: Best of the Burbs Results (McGonigal's Pub voted best Suburban Irish Pub) (Suburbanites Magazine)
March 19, 2012: Celtic Fest rallies support for ACS relays (Chicago Sun-Times/Wilmette Life)
March 19, 2012: Barrington celebrates Celtic Fest (Chicago Sun-Times/Courier-Review)
March 17, 2012: Weekend picks: Lots of ways to fete the Irish today (Daily Herald)
March 16, 2012: Dozens of ways to be Irish for St. Patrick's Day (Daily Herald)
March 15, 2012: Celebrate St. Patrick at Barrington Celtic Fest, 2012 (365Barrington.com)
March 10, 2012: Barrington: Celtic fest (examiner.com)
March 9, 2012: Barrington’s Celtic Fest slated for March 16-17 (Pioneer Press)
March 8, 2012: Thousands Expected at Barrington Celtic Fest (Patch)
February 27, 2012: Celtic Fest Returns to Barrington (Pioneer Press)
February 24, 2012: Best Irish Pubs in Chicago's Suburbs to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day (YAHOO! Voices)
February 3, 2012: Lake County Super Bowl Hot Spots (Patch)
January 31, 2012: Barrington Announces Upcoming Cultural Events (Patch)
January 26, 2012: Barrington events serving up winter fun (Daily Herald)
January 26, 2012: Where to Party on Super Bowl Sunday (JustOffTheTracks.com)
January 19, 2012: Barrington merchants get holiday update from village (Pioneer Press)
November 30, 2011: Suburban pubs are home to a few of our favorite things (Daily Herald)
November 16, 2011: Fashion, Fundraising, and a little Rock & Roll (Patch)
November 12, 2011: "Cup of Joe with Joe Walsh" at McGonigal's Pub (Examiner)
September 28, 2011: What's Hot in the Suburbs this Weekend (Daily Herald + video)
July 7, 2011: International Festival a Hit With Community (Patch)
July 5, 2011: Barrington Brew Fest set for July 9th (Daily Herald)
April 8, 2011: McGonigal's Pub - Has Come Onboard (Just Off The Tracks)
March 16, 2011: Fest a public-private collaboration (Chicago Tribune)
March 16, 2011: McGonigal's Putting on Celtic Fest (Pioneer Press)
March 16, 2011: St. Pat's Celebrated at Barrington Celtic Fest (Patch)
March 15, 2011: Celtic Fest in Bryan McGonigal’s Own Words (365Barrington.com)
March 9, 2011: For St. Patrick's Day, check out some historic Irish bars (Chicago Sun-Times)
March 1, 2011: Barrington Celtic Fest (Village of Barrington newsletter) Barrington Celtic Fest (Village of Barrington)
February 25, 2011: Benefit Concert, Saturday March 19th at McGonigal's Pub (JustOffTheTracks)
February 17, 2011: Irish Fest to Close Street (TribLocal) Celtic Fest Coming to Barrington (Pioneer Press)
February 17, 2011: Barrington Expects First Revenue Increase since 2006 (Courier-Review, and we're quoted in it)
February 6, 2011: Super Bowl Party at the Pub - recommendations! 365Barrington Link Barrington Patch Link
February 3, 2011: Irish Tales Before the Blizzard - info about a new Irish Pub book by Mike Danahey, featuring McGonigal's and McNally's (Courier-News)
January 12, 2011: "Guess Where Wednesday" (365Barrington.com) Winner Info (January 19, 2011)
December 26-31, 2010: New Years Eve party coverage - TribLocal Link 365Barrington Link Barrington COC Link Barrington Patch Link
October 25 - 29, 2010: Halloween party coverage - TribLocal Link 365Barrington Link Barrington Chamber of Commerce Link
September 29, 2010: Fork, Cork & Style event (Pub is a sponsor/participant); Emeril Lagasse to Headline Fork, Cork & Style at Arlington Park (PR Newswire)
September 23, 2010: Fox News Chicago features McGonigal's Pub for their "Deal of the Day" (FOX TV)
August 20, 2010: "365 Things To Do In Barrington" -featued sponsor for Barrington's Summer Fun Friday
August 16, 2010: McGonigal's Pub in Barrington - brief food review (Food Nerd Ciao!)
August 1, 2010: McGonigal's Pub is the feature in the August 2010 Irish American News / Download print edition in PDF format (IAN)
July 23, 2010: WGN AM720 l"Hometown Voices" tour - live broadcast from McGonigal's Pub (WGN AM720)
July 22, 2010: "365 Things To Do in Barrington" - promoting the WGN Live Broadcast
July 15, 2010: Book Signing at McGonigal's Pub - Mike Cameron's "Public Bonehead, Private Hero" (TribLocal)
July 10, 2010: Go Gourmet Outdoors - tips for an upscale picnic (Tom Kalomiris, Park Avenue Wine Bar) (NBC-TV)
June 27, 2010: Live on the air - "Livin' Large with Geoff Pinkus Show (WIND AM-560)
June 9, 2010: What Goes Around Comes Around for Local Chef (Daily Herald)
May 15, 2010: The Food Dude Reviews...McGonigal's Pub (The RoundUp/BHS)
May 4, 2010: (video) WGN-TV Midday Fix segment - Tom Kalomiris (Park Avenue Wine Bar) provides Al Fresco dining and wine ideas (WGN-TV)
April 30, 2010: The Architects of Barrington's Amazing New Space (Quintessential Barrington)
April 6, 2010: Melissa Bean Discusses Bill with Business People (meeting held at McGonigal's Pub)
March 24, 2010: (video) WGN-TV Lunchbreak segment - Chef Ted Stay prepares a boxty live on-air (WGN-TV - coupon expired 4/1/10)
March 23, 2010: McGonigal's serving up beer, music and plenty of pub grub (Daily Herald)
March 19, 2010: Brief mention in Chicago Restaurants Openings and Closings (Chicago Sun-Times)
March 17, 2010: The Real McKoi - Chicago Dish (Chicago Magazine)
March 13, 2010: We're being Tweeted! Plus we have some Grand Opening and upcoming St. Patrick's Day coverage in the TribLocal (Chicago Tribune)
March 11, 2010: New Irish Pub bows (Zagat.com), McGonigal's Pub info (Centerstage.com), Preliminary reviews start through Yelp! (yelp.com)
March 9, 2010: Trustees Happy With Downtown Establishment Opening (Barrington Courier-Review)
March 5, 2010: New Irish Pub Racing to Open Before St. Patrick's Day (Daily Herald)
March 5, 2010: We are mentioned in article Barrington updates residents on CN rail issue, downtown development (Daily Herald)
March 3-4, 2010: Additional mentions in Pioneer Local, Suite 101,
March 2, 2010: Brief mention on our opening day in the News Digest (Barrington Courier-Review)
January 26, 2010: Fox News Chicago features our employment hiring info on their Monday night (1/25) broadcast!
January 9, 2010: Short article featued in the Irish-American News (IAN)
January 7, 2010: Video of progress, courtesy of PioneerLocal.com (Barrington Courier-Review)
October 27, 2009: Two Establishments Closer to Opening
August 5-8, 2009: Pub and Wine Bar to come to Barrington Village Center
Older News from our WELCOME Page
December 31, 2020: There's no need to elaborate... it's certainly been one of the strangest and toughest years imaginable and I'm pretty certain everyone is thrilled to leave 2020 in the past. This is just a quick, brief message to say HAPPY NEW YEAR and we look forward to serving you during the much better times ahead! One more quick reminder - the Pub closes today at 6:00 PM but will be open fur full service on New Years Day 11 AM - 11 PM. Thank you for your understanding.
December 28, 2020: Traditionally every year the Pub has a New Years Eve party that's open for all patrons and we've been receiving many inquiries regarding our status for this coming Thursday. Being these are unusual times and the ridiculous "indoor dining closure mandates" are still in effect, there seems no need to jeopardize the safety of individuals for a public gathering even if the turnout was very low. Therefore, the Pub has made the decision to forgo this years party; we will close to the public for the evening on December 31st at 6:00 PM. Note that we will resume regular full service business 11 AM - 11 PM on Friday January 1st. We wish all our staff, patrons and families a very a festive and safe New Years Eve... and the best news to report is that we can finally be rid of 2020!
December 25, 2020: On behalf of all the Pub staff we want to wish you and yours a very Merry (and safe) Christmas. As a reminder, we are open today at 5:00 PM for full bar service, but our kitchen will be closed. Regular hours (11 AM - 11 PM) resume on Saturday December 26th.
December 17, 2020: As is our tradition, the Pub will be open for full service on Christmas Eve, Thursday December 24th (kitchen closes at 9 PM). We're here for you! Also, on Christmas Day most of our staff has the day off but we will open at 5 PM for full bar service.
December 15, 2020: New promotion for all you Stella fans - with the purchase of a Stella Artois draft or a Stella Cidre bottle, you get a free Stella chalice! Offer is good while supplies last, and limit is one per person per day.
December 13, 2020: It is with a heavy heart that we state this news... Mike Ginsburg, a close friend of the Pub owner and true friend of the Pub & its patrons, passed away of liver & kidney failure at the young age of 52. The link to this announcement has been posted on the Pub's Facebook page.
December 10, 2020: Try out some or all of the new drink items on our Winter & Holiday Cocktail offerings! Image for viewing is on the right side of this page, and you can click here for a PDF file.
December 4, 2020: Though it will be quite different than in past years, the Village of Barrington's annual Christmas tree lighting and arrival of Santa is happening tomorrow afternoon - Saturday December 5th. This is right outside our front door and the tree is just north of it! Please visit Barrington's event page for all the details.
December 2, 2020: Today we celebrate the return of our BURGERS WEDNESDAY... it's the same great specials we had back in the normal days, except minus the wings. Get an 8oz Black Angus burger with side starting at just $5.95, plus we also offer a specially made Burger of the Day. These offers are meant for dine-in only but as a thanks to all our patrons they are also available for carry-out!
December 1, 2020: In the near future we are bringing back one of our favorite weekday burger speciuals and may also be trying out some weekend brunch items. Stay tuned for details!
November 24, 2020: On Thanksgiving Day (Thursday 11/26) the Pub will open at 5:00 PM, full bar service available but our kitchen will be closed. Traditionally many of our patrons bring some leftover food to share, so there should be plenty of snacking available!
November 20, 2020: Plain & simple... YES WE ARE OPEN for full regular business and will continue to remain open for all our patrons. Regardless of the current climate and "mandates" it is important to us that YOU have the choice of what you can do and where you can go for lunch, dinner, drinks, whatever. We of course also offer carryout and online ordering & delivery via DorrDash. THANK YOU for your support!
November 16, 2020: Once again, THANK YOU for your patronage! Though we are pretty much fully stocked, during these uncertain times we must remain rather cautious in our purchasing... so there is a chance during the week that we may run out of some food & drink items. If this happens, we do apologize for the inconvenience but rest assured it will just be a temporary situation. Thank you for your understanding.
November 13, 2020: We are pleased to announce that our efforts over the past couple days has left our establishment in a very clean and safe condition, so we will again be open for regular business starting today! Having said that, please continute to check back with us here and on our Facebook page for important updates as the situation in our state continues to change. Also note that our hours of operation have changed slightly - open seven days a week 11 AM - 11 PM, and our kitchen is open until 9 PM.
November 11, 2020: We are all well aware it’s not just flu season but also that coronavirus cases have been steadily rising within our state and region. To stay ahead of the curve (and keep it flattened here) we are taking additional precautions to assure the overall safety of our customers and staff. On Wednesday (11/11) and Thursday (11/12) the Pub will be closed for all business so we can concentrate on deep cleaning and directing recommended sanitization efforts throughout the building. We will reopen for regular business hours on Friday, November 13th. Note that moving forward we will continue with regular full building sanitization, most likely on non-busy days - this will be noted in advance right here and also on our Facebook page. We apologize for the inconvenience but will be ready for the weekend! Thank you for your understanding.
November 9, 2020: Summer in November continues at least for a couple more days... join us at the Pub as we do have some limited outdoor seating still set up. Of course we are also open inside for regular business. THANK YOU for your support & patronage.
November 6, 2020: Yes we are still OPEN for regular business! Weekend specials for the Nebraska-Northwestern game (Saturday) and Bears-Titans game (Sunday) are posted to the right.
November 3, 2020: Please remember to VOTE today! It doesn't matter who your candidates are, what's important is exercising your right as an American by making your voice heard. When you're done feel free to stop by the Pub and enjoy our BEER ME TUESDAY specials, plus we'll be showing election results this evening.
October 29, 2020: All of us at the Pub wanted to thank our loyal patrons and plenty of new customers for being overwhelmingly behind our decision to stay open. As stated in our prior announcement, it's the survival of the business and all involved with it that's at stake. Though we completely understand that our actions may not be the right direction for everyone, our goal is to give people a choice. We'll continue to follow the same safety protocol we've been doing for months... so feel free to join us during business hours, call us for carry-out, or ignore us altogether. It's YOUR choice, and that's what's important!
Though we are currently fully stocked for full operations, the uncertainty of business levels in the immediate days ahead required a severe cutback in our normal weekly purchases. That means there is a chance we may run out of some menu & drink items, but rest assured we'll still be "good" for the weekend and of course will restock accordingly next week.
Our Halloween Party (with a live DJ) that was planned for this Saturday (10/31) has been canceled. Even though everyone attending would be wearing masks (either costume or the others), hosting a large gathering at this time simply isn't the right thing to do. We will still be open for regular business, so feel free to dress up, come out and enjoy good food, drink & camaraderie!
October 27, 2020: Despite the state mandates targeting the closure of bars and restaurants in our region effective this Wednesday (10/28), the Pub - along with our connected neighbors at Big Iron Horse BBQ - have made the personal and business decision to remain fully open. It was proven during the first shutdown that we were not designed to be "to-go" type of establishments, so simply stated our businesses will not be viable if expected to go through that once again. There isn't any other choice if we have any hopes for us to survive and our employees to be able to pay bills and provide for their families. Understand that this decision is not meant to downplay the severity of the virus. We know how devastating it has been for those who have lost loved ones and for society as a whole. While open we will continue to do our best by taking all proper safety measures in our establishments to keep our customers and staff safe. Our goal is to give YOU the options without questionable mandates dictating what you can and cannot do. Regardless of if you choose to frequent us or stay home, we completely respect your decision... just know that you're always welcome and we plan on being here for you.
October 26, 2020: The Pub will be having a casual Halloween party this Saturday, October 31st. Drink specials and live DJ starting at 9 PM. Costumes not required but encouraged... especially those with built-in masks! Check back here and on our Facebook page for more details later this week.
UPDATE 10/29/20 - hosting a large gathering at this time simply isn't the right thing to do, so we have canceled our halloween party plans.
October 22, 2020: GO BIG RED!!! The Big Ten are finally back in this Saturday (10/24) and our Nebraska Huskers take on Ohio State at 11 AM - viewing in our main level with sound. To "kick off" the season, all day long we'll offer $6.50 Bloody Marys, $2.50 Bud & Bud Light bottles and $3.50 Miller Lite 23oz drafts! Additionally, from 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM take $2.00 off all pizzas and $1 off our fantastic Pub Chili (cups and bowls). Note that Manchester United has a match vs. Chelsea at 11:30 AM; this will be shown on one of our HDTVs and additionally our $4 Heineken 20oz Draft gameday specials are back in effect.
October 16, 2020: Our last day of expanded outdoor seating will be Sunday November 1st. We sincerely thank the Village of Barrington for helping us out the past several months, and hopefully we'll have nicer weather for everyone to enjoy up until that day. We will also plan on opening The Loft again at that time... our amazing second level is very roomy, has it's own large full bar, bathrooms, jukebox and nine HDTVs... perfect for larger (and safe) gatherings and dining!
October 8, 2020: The Barrington Fall Wine Walk is this Saturday, October 10th from 2 PM - 6 PM throughout the downtown area of the Village of Barrington. As always the Pub is a happy participant in this popular event! More info can be found at the Chamber of Commerce website.
October 7, 2020: Check out our new Fall cocktail list, which includes lots of yummy & thirst quenching items that are perfect for the season. Click here for a PDF file. You can thank our awesome bartenders/managers Lisa & Sara for these creations!
October 6, 2020
Even during these difficult COVID-19 times the Pub can still accommodate small gatherings responsibly and safely. If you are looking for a place to host a holiday party, corporate event, birthday party, rehearsal dinner, bachelor/bachelorette party, wedding reception or any other special event, we offer several banquet options within our facility for private and semi-private parties & events. Check out our Banquets-Parties page for further information on our offerings. For bookings, professional planning assistance and additional details, contact our events planner, Lisa Brady, at events@barringtonpub.com or 224-717-9199.
October 2, 2020: UPDATE, 11:30 AM - we still have full water service and are currently fully open for business. If the situation changes we will let you know here and on our Facebook page. If you hear nothing else it's safe to assume all is A-OK.
ATTENTION: There is a water main break in our area and the village is currently working on repairs. All water service for several buildings (including us) will be shut down for a few hours this morning. As a restaurant we cannot function without water, so our lunch services will be delayed. This is out of our control but we have been told that it could be a quick repair. Hopefully we'll be fully up & running by 1 PM or earlier. Please check back here and on our Facebook page for updates.
September 30, 2020: GO CUBS! The Marlins are in town for the first round of the National League playoffs, and we're offering our Cubs home gameday special: $2.50 Bud & Bud Light bottles all day long, and while supplies last you can also get 16oz aluminum bottles for the same price!
September 28, 2020: The first of three Presidential debates is tomorrow evening (Tuesday 9/29) starting at 8 PM CST. The Pub will be showing it with sound, and to complement our day long "Beer Me Tuesday" specials we will be offering from 7 PM - 10 PM a Buy-One-Get-One (of equal or lesser value) at HALF OFF for all our food menu items! Dine-in only and no other promotions or coupons apply.
September 25, 2020: Cubs vs. Sox, last three games of the regular season this weekend. Watch the games here and enjoy $2.50 Bud & Bud Light bottles and/or 16oz aluminum bottles (while supplies last). Also as a "goodbye to summer" we are featuring $3.50 drafts of Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy (while supplies last), and added onto our draft list Hacker Pschorr Oktoberfest, $7 drafts... hello fall!
September 16, 2020: Our hearty & delicious PUB CHILI is now back on the menu! This joins our famous Onion & Ale soup and an additional soup of the day as daily offerings. Visit our Menu page for details.
September 11, 2020: NEVER FORGET...
"September 11 is one of our worst days but it brought out the best in us. It unified us as a country and showed our charitable instincts and reminded us of what we stood for and stand for." – Senator Lamar Alexander
"One of the worst days in America's history saw some of the bravest acts in Americans' history. We'll always honor the heroes of 9/11. And here at this hallowed place, we pledge that we will never forget their sacrifice."
- President George W. Bush.
September 10. 2020: This Saturday & Sunday is the annual Barrington Art Festival, which was rescheduled from Memorial Day weekend. It's free admission but due to COVID-19 the protocol will be a little different than normal. Click here for further information. Please note that this is conveniently right next to the Pub, and we'll be open inside and outside for business!
September 4, 2020: Have a safe and happy Labor Day everyone! Also, the Pub is OPEN regular hours on Labor Day. as a reminder, here's our hours of operation:
Sunday - Thursday 11 AM - 1 AM
Friday & Saturday 11 AM - 2 AM
Kitchen is open until 10 PM every evening.
August 31, 2020: As another THANK YOU to our customers, effective today we have reinstated our famous HAPPY HOUR... and it's now bigger and longer! Effective every Monday through Friday, 3 PM - 6 PM. Many old favorites return along with some new items, and every week we'll feature a unique "Special Special" that will also be good during these hours! Visit our Happy Hour page for details.
August 27, 2020: THANK YOU… THANK YOU… THANK YOU!
The hospitality industry has been hit tremendously hard during this pandemic, with most establishments making major operational adjustments just to survive and too many places closing their doors for good… and it’s not over yet. However, we understand that the difficult times affect everyone, so the Pub has committed to keep the menu pricing the same as it was before COVID-19. We are hoping to weather the storm but could not do it without YOU, our loyal customers. On behalf of the entire Pub staff we sincerely appreciate your patronage and will strive to always do our best.
August 26, 2020: Since the COVID-19 shutdown it has been necessary to limit our food menu. However, as of today we are pleased to announce that our menu has been revised and offerings have significantly expanded! Please check out the Menus page for all the info, and/or you can download a PDF copy. Additionally, we will be starting up an all-new (and longer) HAPPY HOUR effective next week! Stay tuned for details.
August 21, 2020: Our Chicago Cubs take on crosstown rivals White Sox over the weekend, and we'll be offering $2.50 Budweiser & Bud Light bottles through Sunday (includes 16oz aluminum bottles while supplies last). Cheer 'em on here!
August 17, 2020: By this weekend or early next week we'll introduce our EXPANDED food menu!
August 11, 2020: Sorry for the lack of updates lately, there just hasn't been much additional news to report. However, on behalf of all the Pub staff we want to pass along a heartfelt THANK YOU to all our patrons who have been regularly stopping in to drink, eat and hang around with friends. You are keeping us going through these remarkably tough times and we wanted to let you know it's been greatly appreciated... more than you could ever imagine!
July 27, 2020: Our Chicago Cubs started up the abbreviated sixty game game 2020 season this past weekend, so moving forward we plan on resuming our Cubs home gameday specials. Stay tuned for details. Additionally we look forward to having some live events and entertainment return to the Pub in The Loft, with the Chamber of Commerce sponsored WBN Girls Night Out on Thursday July 30th and Blues Demolition playing on Saturday August 1st!
July 22, 2020: We're looking for some part-time server help, please visit our Employment page for details.
July 21, 2020: The Village of Barrington and Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce have two great summertime events planned for this weekend. Please click on the links for more info:
Sizzling Sale Days, Thursday July 23rd - Saturday July 25th.
2020 Barrington Wine Walk, Saturday July 25th, 2 PM - 6 PM. As we do every year, the Pub is participating!
July 19, 2020: We've had several inquiries from both our patrons and entertainers about when we'll start having bands back at the Pub. With limited space inside and COVID-19 restrictions we need to figure out a way to do it safely and within the rules that our state government has mandated. Plus it has to make financial sense for both the Pub and the entertainers, since only being allowed to have significantly smaller groups of people makes it difficult to generate the necessary amount of income. Most likely we’ll start using the The Loft (our second level) again as that has more open space and a larger stage, so we could properly accommodate a reasonable amount of people on a first-come, first served basis. Stay tuned for details; info will be posted here and on our Facebook page as it becomes available.
July 18, 2020: Tomorrow (Sunday July 19) we will be showing the FA Cup finals match between Manchester United and Chelsea, which starts at noon. $4 Heineken 20oz drafts is our MUFC match day special - good all day long - plus we have several other weekend food specials available (see the right side of this page for details).
July 14, 2020: BEER ME TUESDAY IS BACK! This has been a popular daily special for quite a while, and with all ou handles back online we wanted to extend this special once again to all our patrons. It's $1 off ALL our draft beers, $1 off select craft bottles & cans and Beer Flights. Visit our specials page for details. Enjoy!
July 13, 2020: Manchester United vs. Southampton today at 2 PM. As a reminder, we feature as an MUFC match day special $4 Heineken 20oz drafts!
July 8, 2020: UPDATE - the Village of Barrington resolved the water main issue for the downtown area, so as of 1:30 PM we are open again for business. Thank you for your patience!
ALERT - WE ARE TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO A VILLAGE WATER MAIN BREAK. This is in effect as of today (Wednesday July 8th) and affects the entire Village of Barrington. Please check back with us here or on our Facebook page for updates as they become available. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to be up & running later today.
July 6, 2020: Effective today we will again be putting daily specials on our main page (to the right). In the not-too-distant future some additional specials will return (Happy Hour, etc) and our menu will expand. Stay tuned for details!
July 3, 2020: Happy 4th of July Weekend! Unfortunately there won't be many Independence Day celebrations this year, but starting today and through Sunday the Pub will take up the slack a bit and load up this weekend with some great food & drink specials! Please see the right side of this page for details. The weather should be fantastic, so our 50+ outdoor seating area will suit most people well. If you'd rather stay out of the heat, we do of course have limited dining space inside. Sorry, no bands are scheduled but once we can open at a more regular capacity we'll bring 'em back!
June 26, 2020: As of today we are "officially open for business" (on a limited capacity) inside the Pub! Keep in mind we have The Loft (our great second level) whch can accommodate additional patrons, along with our Vault seating and mezzanine areas. More good news - our expanded outdoor seating will remain intact for the foreseeable future, so we should alwasy have plenty of available seating options. All info & updates will be posted here and on our Facebook page. We sincerely thank all our patrons for your patience and ongoing support... this is a big step towards getting back to normal!
June 22, 2020: The Chicago area Bar/Restaurant industry finally got some good news this past weekend... as of this coming Friday June 26th we will be able to open for (limited) dine-in service! Here's an article from the Chicago Tribune with the official announcement. Subsequently our hours will return to norrmal and we'll be expanding our menu even more. More information will be posted here and on our Facebook page in the next few days.
June 19, 2020: The English Premier League finally returned to action a couple days ago, and today Manchester United plays Tottenham. To show our support, we'll officially start featuring our MUFC match day specials again: $4 Heineken 20oz drafts!
June 18, 2020: Today the Barrington Farmer's Market makes its 2020 debut in it's usual spot on Park Avenue, on the opposite side (bordering the train tracks) from our expanded outdoor seating. It's from 3 PM - 7 PM every Thursday through mid-October. It will not affect our current expanded outdoor seating setup.
June 10, 2020: Our expanded outdoor seating has been quite popular, so thank you to all our patrons who have been coming out and kudos to Mother Nature for giving us mostly fantastic weather! Next week we will be expanding our menu offerings as we start getting things somewhat "back to normal".
June 4, 2020: Another article (from June 1st) on our outdoor opening, this one was published in the Chicago Tribune. The message passed along is that EVERY business is essential! Please visit FreeIllinois for more information on how you can help your local businesses.
May 30, 2020: Here's a couple brief articles on our outdoor opening from the Chicago Daily Herald and Patch.com. As a reminder, we are now open seven days a week from 11 AM - 9 PM.
May 29, 2020: As stated in our prior message, outdoor seating is now open for full service! However we will continue to be closed for regular service inside the Pub for the foreseeable future. Our site has been updated to reflect current limitations and we will continue to provide more info as circumstances change. Thank you for your patience and patronage!
May 28, 2020: Starting Friday May 29th (tomorrow) we will be officially open for full-service OUTDOOR seating. Though on a normal basis we have very limited sidewalk space, the Village of Barrington has agreed to close off Park Avenue for dining use by us and our neighbors Big Iron Horse BBQ. This should accommodate dozens of patrons for both businesses. Effective Friday our hours of operation will be 11 AM - 9 PM every day. There will be a full update with more details here by Friday. See you soon!
May 25, 2020: The Pub is closed on Memorial Day this year... please have a good and safe one with your families & friends. And let's never forget the meaning of it, to honor & remember those in our military service who died for our country. True heroes.
May 22, 2020: We have some "progress" to report... if you're following the news, our governor has adjusted the Phase 3 plans so that bars and restaurants will have the option to resume operations for outdoor seating. This starts next Friday May 29th. We are currently working with the Village of Barrington and other local establishments on expanded options. Please check back here and on our Facebook page for updates.
May 20, 2020: IMPORTANT MESSAGE - we need your help! Our prior hopes were that bars & restaurants could start opening (at some capacity) for dine-in services by June 1st, but the current climate in our state along with our Chicagoland area location is severely jeopardizing our chances of opening anytime soon... or ever again. On behalf of ourselves and all other small businesses in Illinois, we ask that you visit www.freeillinois.org and sign the petition. This may help us us and countless others reopen sooner than later. Thank you for your support.
May 13, 2020: Our famous Corned Beef & Cabbage - always a Pub signature item - has "permanently" returned to our limited take-out menu. Check out this and all our offerings on the Menu page and in the right column of this page.
May 11, 2020: Every day we offer our BUY ONE GET THE SECOND ON AT HALF PRICE (of equal or lesser value) for all items we sell for customer phone-in & carryout orders. Additionally, here's a few more online resournces that provide restaurant and retail info for our general region:
Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) - website with lots of helpful info along with a full list of regional restaurants and shops that are operating at some level (PDF format for easy dowloads).
Barrington Area Take-Out, Delivery, Shop Small and Support Local - a Facebook page with info posted by local members.
Merchant Coupons - off of the Village of Barrington website - here's a list of deals you can get from local establishments.
May 10, 2020: On behalf of the Pub we wanted to wish all moms out there a very happy and safe Mother's Day.
May 5, 2020: Here's the latest on the "Restore Illinois" plan as outlined by the Illinois governor and presented by our Barrington Village President Karen Darch. The Village of Barrington will continue to report COVID-19 along with relevant community & business updates on their website https://www.barrington-il.gov.
May 2, 2020: As everyone knows, bars/restaurants in Illinois will continue to be shut down for dine-in service through May... but we will start gearing up for a June 1st opening and will keep everyone posted as to the progress, changes and policies (once we know more). Until then, our hours of operation will remain the same:
Monday - Thursday 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Friday & Saturday 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Sunday - CLOSED
Additionally this nearly eleven year old website may finally be getting a way-overdue makeover in the near future!
April 24, 2020: We've slightly revamped our menus for food and booze, please take a look at the right side of this page and the Menus section for details. Thank you for your support!
April 22, 2020: Today and Thursday we are offering our fantastic jumbo Pub Chicken Wings for HALF OFF our current one pound cost! $5.25 per pound, condiments add on a little bit more, and this deal can't be used in conjunction with our current offerings. We will also be doing a few minor menu adjustments - check the right side of this page for the most current offerings, and we will have a full update announced on Friday.
April 14, 2020: It's proven to be so popular that until further notice we will continue to offer our BUY ONE item and get the SECOND item (of equal or lesser value) at HALF OFF! This is valid for take-out orders only (pickup or curbside delivery) and covers all items we sell, including unopened containers of beer/wine/booze. Call us at 847-277-7400!
We also continue to offer online ordering and delivery through DoorDash.
April 12, 2020: On behalf of all our Pub staff we wish you and yours a happy and safe Easter Sunday.
April 10, 2020: Today is the last Friday during Lent - Good Friday - and we will again be offering our Fish & Chips for take-out. Also don't forget that we offer BUY ONE, GET ONE (at equal or lesser value) for HALF PRICE for all take-out orders only, call us at 847-277-7400. Please also note that we offer online order & delivery through DoorDash.
April 5, 2020: Our current menu is on the menu page, and you can get a printed copy here. We also have several beer, wine and liquor choices for take-out, check out the right side of this page for details. Additionally, please note our new hours of operation, effective this week:
Monday through Thursday 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Friday & Saturday 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Sunday - CLOSED
Hopefully this will help us continue to best serve our customers while reducing operating costs, which has become necessary now more than ever. Things continue to change as more info becomes available, so please check back with us frequently for all updates. Thank you for your understanding and support.
April 3, 2020: Today (Friday during Lent) we will again be offering our Fish & Chips for take-out, or delivery through DoorDash.
March 31, 2020: UPDATE- the current "social distancing" and "stay at home" mandates now officially extend through April 30th. During this time we will continue to be open for our take-out service for both food & booze.
March 30, 2020: Effective today we are now offering a BUY ONE item and get the SECOND item (of equal or lesser value) at HALF OFF! This is valid for take-out orders only (pickup or curbside delivery) and is on request, so when you call 847-277-7400 to place your order please ask for this deal. We've also added a few items to our limited menu and are offering several different beer, wine & liquor bottles/cans at a convenience take-out discount. Visit our MENU page for updates, and remember that we do offer online ordering and delivery via DoorDash.
March 27, 2020: It's still Lent and is Friday, so today we will again be offering our Fish & Chips for take-out, or delivery through DoorDash. Starting next week we'll be adding in some daily take-out specials. Please also note that we will be closed on Sundays for the foreseeable future. But we are itching to get open for full service again, so please keep hanging with us and thank you for all your support. Stay safe!
March 24, 2020: Thank you for your patience and business. We are pleased to announce that the Pub is officially live on DoorDash for online ordering and delivery! Orders taken 11:15 AM - 7:45 PM. In the near future we'll also be expanding delivery to include any phone-in orders... and of course don't forget that you can pick up bottles & cans of beer and wine here!
March 20, 2020: This Friday we'll be offering our fantastic Fish & Chips, and through the weekend we will also be giving out a free bowl of soup on all orders. Additional updates: we're close to offering delivery, hopefully by Monday we should be set. And as a reminder we can sell (unopnened) bottles & cans of beer, wine and liquor for carry out & delivery (when we can do it).
March 18, 2020: We have our Limited Food Menu now availble for take-out orders (which includes curbside delivery upon request). Please take a look at the right side of this page for details or CLICK HERE for a printable full copy (effective 3/18 & subject to change). Though at the moment we are also limited to call-in (847-277-7400) and pick-up only, we are working on providing delivery service and online ordering options. One other important note - we can sell (unopened) bottles & cans of beer, wine & liquor for carry-out as well! Anyway, please keep checking back for updates, and thank you very much for your business & understanding through these difficult times.
March 17, 2020: Happy St. Patrick's Day, even if everyone can't celebrate together. We will continue to post updates right here and on Facebook regarding our capabilities and protocol on serving our patrons. For today we just plan on keeping up with take-out orders but this will expand later in the week. We miss you already... be healthy and be safe, and we will all get through this together.
March 16, 2020: Though information continues to change rapidly, here's the latest update from the Village of Barrington (from today) on how the COVID-19 situation is being handled in our region. We are currently open but as you already know at the end of business today ourselves and all other restaurants in Illinois will not be open to the general public for dine-in service. However, we will be providing full updates on our (take-out) business soon, so please check back here and on Facebook.
March 15, 2020: UPDATE from today's prior message:
Unfortunately the Luck of the Irish has taken a hiatus. As you may have already heard, due to the COVID-19 concerns ALL bars & restaurants in Illinois will be shut down for in-house dining at the end of Monday March 16th (tomorrow). This dine-in closure extends through the end of March. For the next day our plans are business as usual, and we will be bumping up our St. Patrick’s Day celebrations a day early. Come out to the Pub tomorrow, we have Cirrus Falcon playing at 7 PM and drinks will be flowing… and of course we will continue to be taking all extra precautions necessary for the safety of our patrons and staff. We will have more information on our take-out and delivery options and other plans moving forward ASAP. Please continue to check back with us here and on our Facebook page for all updates. We’ll all get through this together and look forward in the not-too-distant-future when we can once again see all our wonderful & loyal patrons enjoying themselves at the Pub. Thank you for your understanding.
March 15, 2020: No need to worry... the Pub will continue to provide our usual bar & food services, but additional precautions are being taken for the best possible safety of our patrons & staff. Paper & plastic serving ware for food and drinks will continue through St. Patrick's Day, as well as our limited menu of food items. Information is listed on the right column of this page and on our Celtic Fest page. Also, we will continue to monitor the situation and follow the lead from our local authorities. All updates will be posted here and on our Facebook page.
March 13, 2020: Please visit our St. Patrick's Day celebration page for specific details on the weekend events and our protocol. And as a reminder our message on the COVID-19 situation is still in effect, but we will continue to monitor the situation with the village of Barrington.
March 11, 2020: Here is a Facebook post link from our Village President regarding COVID-19 and business plans moving forward. As we state, rest assured that the Pub will continue to operate in full while taking any extra precautions necessary to assure the safety and best possible experience for all our patrons and staff. Important updates will be shared here and on our Facebook page.
March 9, 2020: In the excitement of upcoming St. Patrick's Day celebrations one yearly Pub event usually gets overlooked. However, we can't let this one slip by without a mention as it is our TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY today! A heartfelt THANK YOU goes out to all our friends, patrons and the surrounding community making it to this milestone... we could not have done it without you! To honor the day, we're featuring our Irish fare entrees at $10 each - see the right side of this page for details. Sláinte!
March 2, 2020: We are seven days away from our TEN YEAR anniversary! Something special will be planned, so check back for details. Full details on the upcoming St. Patrick's Day celebration (our eleventh) can be found on the Barrington Celtic Fest page.
February 29, 2020: The Pub will open early for all Manchester United matches that start 9 AM or later and of course will show all matches that are broadcast during the day. Occasionally we're open for the very early (6 AM - 8 AM) matches but please check here and our Facebook page for updates & confirmation for specific events.
February 18, 2020: We're now just four weeks away from ST. PATRICK'S DAY... please check out the first update on the Pub's celebration plans at the Barrington Celtic Fest page.
February 11, 2020: Neil Byrne and Ryan Kelly (of Celtic Thunder fame) return to the Pub on Saturday May 30th! This is a ticket-in-advance performance in The Loft and the Pub does NOT sell tickets. Info on the tour can be found at the Byrne & Kelly website, and tickets can be purchased at this link.
February 10, 2020: Due to the unfortunate timing of St. Patrick's Day being on a Tuesday, this years Barrington Celtic Fest will be smaller than usual and all internal within both levels of the Pub. There will also be additional entertainment during the weekend before the big day, stay tuned for details.
January 27, 2020: If you're looking for Super Bowl plans and also would like to support a great cause, get your “Kick Off for Kids” Super Bowl Watch Party tickets now! It's for Let it Be Us, a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the landscape of foster care and adoption in Illinois. Party is Sundya February 2nd in The Loft frrm 4 PM - 10 PM.
January 20, 2020: The Pub is open normal business hours for Martin Luther King Jr. Day... 11 AM - 1 AM.
January 17, 2020: This coming Sunday (January 19) the Pub will be opening early for the Manchester United - Liverpool match. Doors open at 10:15 AM, match starts at 10:30 AM. $4 Heineken 20oz drafts, $6 Bloody Marys (house vodka), $5 Mimosas and more!
January 9, 2020: Manchester United fans - the Pub will be opening at 9 AM this coming Saturday (January 11th) for the MUFC-Norwich City match. We'll also be serving a complimentary small breakfast buffet at halftime. Also, Firestone Walker's 805 is officially our January Beer of the Month. $4 drafts all month long!
January 6,2020: New year, new opportunities! We are seeking help with a multitasking individual that can bus, food run and handle some minor back of house duties. Full time position at competitive wages; please visit our Employment page for details.
December 31, 2019: We would like to wish all of our patrons, families and friends a very happy, safe and prosperous 2020. The Pub will be open normal business hours (11 AM - 1 AM ) on New Years Day. Sláinte!
December 27, 2019: This coming Tuesday (12/31) we are having our 10th Annual New Years Eve celebration - check out our Events page for details.
December 24, 2019: On behalf of all the staff at the Pub, MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and your families! Here's our hours of operation over the next two days:
Tuesday December 24 - normal business hours, but our kitchen will be closing at 9:00 PM so there will be no "late night" kitchen services.
Wednesday December 25 - Merry Christmas! The Pub will open at 5:00 PM with full bar service but no kitchen service. Various snacks will be provided.
December 23, 2019: Having trouble finding a gift for that difficult-to-buy-for someone? Looking for that last-minute gift idea that has widespread appeal? Try out a Pub gift card! You can get it for any $$ amount you like... stop by the Pub and pick up some! (sorry, online purchases not available)
December 18, 2019: We have a special Christmas gift of music for all our patrons this coming Saturday, December 21st, as TWO bands will be performing: Morgan Fingleton will be on our main level stage and The Fluffers will be rockin' it out in The Loft. Start times for both are roughly 9 PM.
December 13, 2019: Apologies to our Manchester United fans, but the Pub will not be open early for Sunday's 8 AM match vs. Everton.
December 10, 2019: Sam Adams Winter Lager officially takes over as our December Beer of the Month. $4 Drafts all month long!
December 9, 2019: End of the year holiday schedule & hours of operatiuon:
Tuesday December 24 - normal business hours, but our kitchen will be closing at 9:00 PM so there will be no "late night" kitchen services.
Wednesday December 25 - Merry Christmas! The Pub will open at 5:00 PM with full bar service but no kitchen service. Various snacks will be provided.
Thursday December 26 - Boxing Day! We will be opening early for soccer, please check back as to actual times and matches being shown.
Tuesday December 31 - normal business hours and our 10th Annual Pub New Years Eve Party starts at 8:00 PM that evening. More details forthcoming on this event...
Wednesday January 1, 2020 - normal business hours, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
December 2, 2019: Santa is coming this weekend, and as tradition dictates he sets up shop right outside the Pub! Check out the Village of Barrington's Holiday Events page for info on this and all the other forthcoming events.
November 28, 2019: Happy Thanksgiving to all our patrons and their families. Just a reminder, the Pub opens today at 5 PM for full bar service (but no kitchen services).
November 26, 2019: There is a lot going on at the Pub over the Thanksgiving holiday, and it all starts on Wednesday! Click on the flyer below for more info:
November 20, 2019: We are seeking COOKS/KITCHEN HELP and SERVERS/WAITSTAFF to add to our team - please visit our Employment page for details.
November 15, 2019: Here's a look at our upcoming holiday schedule:
Wednesday November 27 - The Pub & Loft will be open an additional hour (late night) for "Black Wednesday". We also have DJ Atlas spinning tunes starting at 8:30 PM.
Thursday November 28 - Happy Thanksgiving! Though we will not be open for the early Bears-Lions game, the Pub opens for full bar service at 5:00 PM. No kitchen/dinner service available, but snacks may be provided.
Tuesday December 24 - normal business hours, but our kitchen will be closing at 9:00 PM so there will be no "late night" kitchen services.
Wednesday December 25 - Merry Christmas! The Pub will open at 5:00 PM with full bar service but no kitchen service. Various snacks will be provided.
Thursday December 26 - Boxing Day! We will be opening early for soccer, please check back as to actual times and matches being shown.
Tuesday December 31 - normal business hours and our 10th Annual Pub New Years Eve Party starts at 8:00 PM that evening. More details forthcoming on this event...
Wednesday January 1, 2020 - normal business hours, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
November 11, 2019: First, on this Veterans Day we would like to say THANK YOU to all our military personnel (both active and retired) for everything they have done for our country.
Also, tomorrow (Tuesday November 12th) we welcome former Celtic Thunder artist Keith Harkin back to the Pub for what should be another fantastic performance! This is a ticket-only event and they are not sold through the Pub; please visit KeithHarkin.com for details.
November 1, 2019: Our apologies to our Manchester United fans, but the Pub will not be opening at 7:30 AM this coming Saturday for the Bournemouth match. We will keep you updtaed here and on our Facebook page as to upcoming viewing schedules.
October 24, 2019: Taking a quick moment to wish Denny McGonigal (the elder family memeber) a very happy 76th birthday!
October 23, 2019: Tonight the Pub will be featured at the annual Barrington Area Taste Fest, sampling a few of our favorites and hanging out with many other great area restaurants. Click here for further info.
October 18, 2019: Two beer-related announcements:
We are very happy to announce that Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale is once again being distributed in the USA and is back on tap here!
Our October/November Brewery of the Month is Founders Brewing Company out of Grand Rapids MI. For the next several weeks we'll be featuring various brews from them, costing you just $4 per draft!
October 16, 2019: If you are looking for a place to host a holiday party, corporate event, birthday party, rehearsal dinner, bachelor/bachelorette party, wedding reception or any other special event, look no further than the Pub! We offer several banquet options within our facility for private and semi-private parties & events. Check out our Banquets-Parties page for further information on our offerings. For bookings, professional planning assistance and additional details, contact our events planner, Lisa Brady, at events@barringtonpub.com or 224-717-9199. Times and dates have been filling up quickly, so call us today and reserve your spot now!
October 11, 2019: We're taking our signature Fish & Chips and making it even better on Fridays! Effective today we will offer the Friday All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry for the regular cost of our entree! Served from 4 PM - 10 PM, some restrictions apply, ask your server or bartender for details.
October 9, 2019: The annual Barrington Fall Wine Walk is this Saturday, October 12th from 2 PM - 6 PM. As always we are a participant! Click here for details.
October 4, 2019 - GO BIG RED! This coming Saturday (October 5th) the 3 PM Nebraska - Northwestern game will be featured (with sound) in our main level. We're also welcoming the class reunions and all diners from Barrington High School as it is homecoming weekend!
And, due to popular demand our "Brewery of the Month" remains the same for October - Lake Barrington's Wild Onion Brewing - so please ask about the current rotating draft.
September 26, 2019 - Huskers fans - this Saturday (September 28) we will be showing the Nebraska-Ohio State game in The Loft ... party starts at 6 PM and kickoff is 6:30 PM. Join your fellow fans and our friends from Chicagoans for Nebraska, there will be plenty of food and drink specials, including $2.50 Coors Light bottles and 14" Pub Pizza starting at just $9.95! GO BIG RED!!!
September 19, 2019 = Manchester United fans - unfortunately we can't pick up the feed for today's UEL match vs. Astana. Also, at the moment it's doubtful that we'll be open at 8 AM for this Sunday's match vs. West Ham but we will keep you posted - check back here or our Facebook page for updates.
September 17, 2019 - We are seeking HOSTS/HOSTESSES to add to our team - please visit our Employment page for details. Additionally, part-time and full-time BUSSER/FOOD RUNNER positions are still available.
September 12, 2019 -
This coming Saturday (September 14) the Pub will be opening at 9 AM for the Manchester United - Leicester City match (with complimentary small breakfast buffet served at halftime). Additionally, along with our friends from Chicagoans for Nebraska we'll be doing our Nebraska Huskers watch party in The Loft at 7 PM when they take on NIU. GO BIG RED!
September 11, 2019 - Never forget...
"One of the worst days in America's history saw some of the bravest acts in Americans' history. We'll always honor the heroes of 9/11. And here at this hallowed place, we pledge that we will never forget their sacrifice."
- President George W. Bush.
“What separates us from the animals, what separates us from the chaos, is our ability to mourn people we’ve never met.”
- Author David Levithan
September 9, 2019 - We are always looking for energetic and hard working employees, and we need a few more now - primarily Bussers who could work daytime shifts. Please visit our Employment page and review the most recent post for details.
September 5, 2019 - It's that time of the season... our awesome PUB CHILI is back, and so are our Chicago Bears! Join us tonight for the NFL season opening Bears-Packers game and try out an old favorite! Additionally we are proud to offer $4 draft selections from our local friends at The Onion Brewery all month long - ask your bartender about what's currently on tap!
September 1, 2019 - FYI - The Pub is open regular hours (11 AM - 1 AM) on Labor Day.
August 30, 2019: Manchester United fans - our apologies, but we will not be open for this Saturday's 6:30 AM match vs Southampton. Please join us on September 14th for the match vs. Leicester City.
August 28, 2019: GO BIG RED! We are happy to once again be working with Chicagoans for Nebraska as an official "watch site" for all Nebraska Huskers football games! With ownership roots from Nebraska embedded in the Pub, we are the perfect location in our region for all local and visiting Huskers fans. The season starts this Saturday (8/31) vs. South Alabama, and we will be showing the game (with sound) in our main level. And be sure to check out the Chicagoans for Nebraska group on their website and Facebook page.
August 26, 2019: Our new Lunch and Dinner menus are updated online - check 'em out!
August 22, 2019: This Saturday (August 24th) the Pub is opening early for the Manchester United - Crystal Palace match. 9:00 AM start time, doors open at 8:50 AM and we'll be featuring a complimentary small breakfast buffet served at halftime! Also, this evening is the last Barrington Cruise Night of the year and we'll be outside selling food right in the middle of it!
August 9, 2019: This Sunday - August 11th - is the start of the new Premier League season for Manchester United as they take on Chelsea at 10:30 AM. Our doors open at around 10:20 AM and full kitchen services will be available. Note that we also offer $4 Heineken 20oz drafts every MUFC gameday!
August 4, 2019: Words and pictures cannot even begin to describe these tragedies. On behalf of the entire Pub staff our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the victims and everyone else affected by the senseless mass shootings in El Paso, TX and Dayton, OH.
August 1, 2019: It's that time of the year when many of our great summertime employees are getting ready to return to school, so the Pub is actively seeking Bussers, Food Runners and Servers. We're also seeking some kitchen/cook help too. Visit our Employment page for details.
July 12, 2019: The Pub is supporting and appearing both of these fantastic summer events: Uncork Barrington (which is tonight) and the Barrington BrewFest (tomorrow, July 13). Check out both websites for details:
July 11, 2019: A little late but we have our July Beer of the Month ready to go... and this is one is so good it may extend through August! It's Revolution Brewing's Every Day Hero IPA, a session IPA brewed right here in Chicago. Give it a try for just $4 draft pints all month long!
July 5, 2019: GO USA! The Pub will be opening early on Sunday for the Women's World Cup finals - USA vs. Netherlands. Match starts at 10 AM and doors will open shortly beforehand.
July 4, 2019: On behalf of all the staff at the Pub, we wish you a happy and save Independence Day!
July 1, 2019: We've made some great food changes to our Happy Hour - we are now offering $3 jumbo pizza slices and giving HALF OFF our Pub appetizers (excluding chicken wings)! The fantastic drink specials remain the same. Check out our Specials page for details.
June 28, 2019: The Pub will be open normal business hours on Thursday July 4th. Also, Barrington's 4th of July celebration starts on Wednesday July 3rd in the Metra train station parking lot... get all the details here.
June 14, 2019: We are the perfect place to bring dad, so please join us this Sunday June 16th for some terrific Fater's Day specials! All the goodness is listed under our weekend specials on the right side of this page.
June 11, 2019: Better late than never... we hae a new Beer of the Month for June - Goose Island's Born & Raised Chicago style ale. "Easy drinking with a touch of sweetness from corn, slight fruit character from our house ale yeast, all balanced off with a light bitterness from noble hops." 5.9% ABV. Enjoy $4 drafts all month long!
June 1, 2019: Tickets WITH T-Shirts for the 16th Annual Barrington Brewfest are now on sale at the Pub! The Pub is the ONLY place where you can get both your ticket and a t-shirt together. The event is Saturday July 13th from 3 PM - 7 PM in the north parking lot of the Barrington metra train station. Early bird regular tickets (through June 16th) are $40, then they increase to $45. VIP tickets are $80 and Designated Driver ones are $20. Cash or check only at the Pub (checks made out to BACOA). Full details available at the Brewfest website and Facebook page.
May 30, 2019: Tonight is the first Barrington Cruise Night & "Summer Fun" night of the year! It's 6 PM - 8 PM in the center of town, and our great new neighbor - Big Iron Horse BBQ - will be outside serving food. The Pub will also be frewuently serving food outside for this event over the summer.
May 24, 2019: We will be open regular business hours (11 AM - 1 AM) on Memorial Day - Monday May 27th.
May 21, 2019: This coming Memorial Day weekend is the 10th Annual Barrington Art Festival, Saturday & Sunday right in the center of downtown Barrington (Cook & Station streets). Incredible artwork, live music, great food and fun activities for kids make this festival a destination for art lovers of all ages. Free admission, free parking, and we are in the middle of it selling drinks outside and of course our full service inside the Pub! Note that the Pub is located on the north end of the event, very convenient for all festival patrons.
May 13, 2019: Our website is on vacation for a week, next update will be Tuesday May 21st. During this time periodic updates may be posted on our Facebook page.
May 11, 2019: We are seeking BOH/Kitchen help, full time and part-time positions available with immediate availability and room for advancement. Please visit our Employment page for details.
May 10, 2019: The Pub is opening early on Sunday May 12th (Mother's Day) for the last Manchester United league match of the season, vs. Cardiff City at 9 AM. Doors open shortly before the match starts, and we'll be serving a small complimentary breakfast buffet at hafltime. GO MUFC!!!
May 7, 2019: In celebraton of winter finally being gone (maybe) we're looking ahead and offering Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy as our May Beer of the Month. $4 drafts all month long!
May 4, 2019: We're opening early for our die-hard Manchester United fans this on Sunday 9May 5) for the Huddersfield match. Doors open at 8:00 AM. Please note that this is a B.Y.O.D. morning ("Bring Your Own Doughnuts") as our kitchen services won't be immediately available.
May 2, 2019: There's quite a bit going on at the Pub this coming weekend:
Friday May 3 - Paul Byrom is performing in The Loft. Ticket-only event, times & info can be found on his website.
Saturday May 4 - A Kentucky Derby Party hosted by Involo Farm, CANTER Chicago and the Riding Club of Barrington Hills will be happening in The Loft starting at 3:00 PM. Click here for info. Also we have Electric Jay & The Circuits on our main level stage at 8:30 PM... classic rock at it's finest.
Sunday May 5 - The Ragged Rascals take our main level stage from 4 M - 7 PM, playing great Irish tunes in a show for all ages!
Also our Chicago Cubs take on St. Louis over the weekend at Wrigley, so our $2.50 Bud & Bud Light 16oz aluminum bottle special is in effect!
April 30, 2019: We welcome back former Celtic Thunder singer Paul Byrom this Friday, May 3, performing in The Loft! This is a ticket-only event that's handled by his crew, so please visit www.paulbyrom.ie or details.
April 26, 2019: Join us in downtown Barrington this Saturday, April 27 from 2 PM - 6 PM for the Barrington Spring Wine Walk... as always we are participants! Click here for details.
April 23, 2019: Congratulatons to our friend Scott Hansen and Big Iron Horse Barbecue as this awesome new neighbor officially opens for business TODAY! Location is 205 Park Avenue (connected to the Pub) and hours for today are 11 AM - 11 PM. If you're familiar with this restaurant from their prior location in Barrington, suffice to say it's now bigger and better than ever! For menu itgems and additional information, check out the website and Facebook page.
April 19, 2019: We will be OPEN on Easter Sunday with full service and for normal business hours (11 AM - 1 AM). We'll also post some additional specials soon. As for our Manchester United fans, our apologies as we wil not be opening early Sunday for the 7:30 AM match vs. Everton
April 17, 2019: This coming Saturday (April 20th) we are hosting a special "Daisy Cutter" tap takeover from Half Acre Beer Company. The event starts at 6:00 PM. Click on the below image for additional details.
April 12, 2019: GO BIG RED! This Saturday (1:00 PM) we'll be showing the spring game if you want to come out and watch the preview of our 2019 Huskers. Addiitonally our Chicago Cubss are at Wrigley all weekend, so our $2.50 Bud & Bud Light 16oz aluminum bottle home gameday specials are in effect.
April 4, 2019: Two announcements of great interest to our beer lovers:
Our April Beer of the month is Half Acre Volo Wheat Beer, a new offering by this great Chicago brewery. $4.50 draft pints all month long!
The season for our Chicago Cubs may have already started, but their first home game is Monday April 8th... and with that comes the return of our $2.50 Budweiser & Bud Light 16oz aluminum bottle special, offered all day for every Cubs home game!
March 25, 2019: Our website is taking a spring break... the next update will be Saturday March 30th. However the Pub is of course open normal business hours: Sunday -Thursday 11 AM - 1 AM, Friday & Saturday 11 AM - 2 AM). Have a great week!
March 20, 2019: March Madness starts this Thursday! The Pub will be showing the games in our main level on Thursday, and The Loft (our 2nd level with several more HDTVs) will be open at 11 AM on Friday for additional viewing, drinking and dining. We'll also be featuring our Pub thin crust pizza by the jumbo slice or $2 off a full sized pie!
March 18, 2019: On behalf of the Pub and all our staff, THANK YOU to all those who came out and braved the crowds for our weekend long St. Patrick's Day celebration, the Barrington Celtic Fest. If anyone has pictures from the weekend to share, feel free to post them on the Celtic Fest Facebook page. Also, hopefully you were able to geat a sneak peek preview of our awesome new neighbor - Big Iron Horse BBQ - who will be fully open for business in a few weeks.
March 15, 2019: During the St. Patrick's Day weekend celebration our website updates will be on temporary hiatus. After this post the next update will be on Monday March 18th. Thank you for your understanding and hope you can make it here for a fun weekend!
March 11, 2019: We're five day away from our weekend St. Patrick's Day celebration, also known as the Barrington Celtic Fest! Ckeck out our Events page for all the latest details, and "like" the Facebook page for up-to-the minute festival updates.
March 7, 2019: The 16th Annual Barrington Brew Fest is Saturday July 13th. Early details and links can be found on our Events page.
March 6, 2019: Better a little late then never... our March Beer of the Month is Sam Adams New England IPA, just $4.50 draft pints all month long!
March 1, 2019: This Saturday (3/2) the Pub is opening early for the Manchester United - Southampton match. Doors open at 8:50 AM, match starts at 9 AM. We will be serving a complimentary small breakfast buffet at halftime!
February 28, 2019: In about two weeks it all starts.... check out our Barrington Celtic Fest page as it has been updated with new stuff, including Irish dancers schedules!
February 21, 2019: This Sunday (2/24) we'll be opening early for the Manchester United - Liverpool match. Doors open at 7:50 AM, match starts at 8:05 AM. Plenty of drink specials plus we will be serving a complimentary small breakfast buffet at halftime!
February 12, 2019: Two brief but exciting announcements:
Updated information on our upcoming St. Patrick's Day celebration - also knows as the Barrington Celtic Fest - is available on our Events page.
We have a fantastic new neighbor coming soon - Big Iron Horse BBQ has outgrown their current Barrington location and are taking up shop right next door to us at 205 Park Avenue! Current plans are to be open by mid-March. Please visit their website, Facebook page and/or our internal page for details.
February 11, 2019: We have a nice "Valentine's Week" special going on for Magner's Irish Cider bottles, both regular and pear. $2.50 per bottle until further notice. Enjoy!
February 7, 2019: Unfortunately we won't be opening early this Saturday for the 6:30 AM Manchester United - Fulham match. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please visit us on Tuesday February 12 for the UEFA Champions League match vs. Paris Saint-Germain.
February 5, 2019: Welcome our February Beer of the Month, Noon Whistle's COZMO Pale Ale. This is a local brewery, out of Lombard IL. "Falconer Flight hops give off a Grapefruit nose. Light orange hue from the malt makes this a balanced and crushable beer for the entire day." 5% ABV. $4.50 drafts all month long!
February 1, 2019: We're in the process of revamping our food menu and are pleased to announce that the Pub will be offering thin crust PIZZA - 12", 14" & 16" - for in-house dining and carry-out! We have it on our specials menu for this weekend, just in time for the Super Bowl! Moving forward pizza will be available after 4 PM on weekdays and all day on weekends. Stay tuned for updated menus!
January 31, 2019: Please note that we are still without phone (or internet) service; Comcast has been out in our area since yesterday (1/30) so we are not the only ones affected. As of this writing they are still working on getting everything up & running. In the meantime, know that we are open regular business hours today but may not be able to take phone calls!
January 29, 2019: Despite the record setting bitter cold temperatures forecast for tonight and all day tomorrow (Wednesday), we will be open for business.
January 21, 2019: More information on the Pub's annual Celtic Fest/St. Patrick's Day celebration will be released soon. Planned dates are Friday March 15th - Sunday March 17th. Be sure to check our Events page in the near future for details.
January 17, 2019: We will be opening early this Saturday January 19thfor the Manchester United - Brighton match. Doors open 8:50 AM, match starts at 9 AM, and there will be a complimentary small breakfast buffet served at halftime!
January 7, 2019: Our January Beer of the Month is Firestone Walker 805... "A light, refreshing blonde ale created for the laid back California lifestyle. Subtle malt sweetness is balanced by a touch of hops creating a versatile beer with a clean finish." 4.7% ABV. $4.50 drafts all month long!
January 4, 2019: Sorry but we will NOT be open for Saturday's 6:30 AM match between Manchester United and Reading (it's not being broadcast). Join us next Sunday (January 13th) for the 10:30 AM match vs. Tottenham. Additionally due to the Chicago Bears-Eagles game on Sunday, the Ragged Rascals have been rescheduled for Sunday January 13th (4 PM - 7 PM).
January 2, 2019: With a new year comes new opportunities... we are currnetly hiring Servers, Bussers and Food Runners. Visit our Employment page for details.
December 31, 2018: We wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a very happy and safe New Years Eve (and a fantastic 2019). As we do every year our casual New Years Eve party is happening, please check out our Events page for all the details. Additionally, the Pub wil lbe open normal hours on New Years Day.
December 25, 2018: On behalf of all the staff at the Pub, we'd like to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and safe holiday season. As a reminder we are open today at 5:00 PM for full bar service (no kitchen services but munchies will be provided).
December 24, 2018: Wednesday December 26th is Boxing Day, and the Pub will be open at 9:00 AM for Manchester United-Huddersfield, Liverpool-Newcastle and whatever other matches are being broadcast! Complimentary small breakfast buffet will be served at halftime.
December 23, 2018: Even though it's not quite Christmas yet, we wanted to mention that The Pub is having another "casual" New Years Eve Party this year, complete with live DJ, numerous food & drink specials, party favors, champagne toast at midnight... no expensive package deals and no reservations needed! Details are being finalized and will be posted on our Events page.
December 19, 2018: Our upcoming holiday schedule:
Monday December 24 - normal business hours, but our kitchen will be closing at 9:00 PM so there will be no "late night" kitchen services.
Tuesday December 25 - Merry Christmas! The Pub will open at 5:00 PM with full bar service but no kitchen service. Various snacks will be provided.
Monday December 31 - normal business hours and our 9th Annual Pub New Years Eve Party starts at 8:00 PM that evening. More details forthcoming on this event...
Tuesday January 1, 2019 - normal business hours, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
December 18, 2018: Having trouble finding a gift for that difficult-to-buy-for someone? Looking for that last-minute gift idea that has widespread appeal? Try out a Pub gift card! You can get it for any $$ amount you like... stop by the Pub and pick up some! (sorry, online purchases not available)
December 13, 2018: Tonight in The Loft is the annual holiday party for Journeys The Road Home, a non-profit agency that provides shelter, social services and housing to the homeless and those at risk in 37 towns in north/northwest suburban Cook County. They are taking donations for any type of clothing, so feel free to drop of any giveaway items you may have at the Pub today/tonight. Also, at 8 PM we'll be showing the Nebraska Women's Volleyball team as they take on Illinois in the semi-finals for the NCAA championship. The Huskers are looking to win their third National Championship in four years. GO BIG RED!
December 7, 2018: We will be opening early tomorrow (Saturday December 8th) for the Manchester United - Fulham match. Doors open 8:45 AM, match starts at 9 AM, and there will be a complimentary small breakfast buffet served at halftime!
December 6, 2018: We finally welcome our (very seasonallly appropriate) December Beer of the Month, Great Lakes Christmas Ale. "A Yuletide’s worth of holiday spices and sweet honey to keep you a-wassailing all season long!" $4.50 drafts in December!
November 29, 2018: This Saturday (December 1st) is the Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting Ceremony in downtown Barrington... right out in front of the Pub! The free holiday trolley starts touring the Village at 10 AM, and Santa arrives at 5 PM when the Christmas tree is officially lit. Full detail and schedule can be found on the Village website.
November 22, 2018: Happy Thanksgiving to all our patrons and their families. Just a reminder, the Pub opens today at 5 PM for full bar service (but no kitchen services).
Novmber 21, 2018: This coming Friday (11/23) we will open our doors at 10:30 AM for the Nebraska-Iowa game (kickoff 11 AM). On Saturday (11/24) we open at 8:45 AM for the Manchester United - Crystal Palace Match (9 AM start). Our next websirte update will be Saturday November 24th. Have a Happy & safe Thanksgiving!
November 19, 2018: Check out all the exciting happenings at the Pub during the Thanksgiving holiday wekeend:
November 16, 2018: Tomorrow (Saturday) morning our doors open at 10:30 AM for the Nebraska-Michigan State game. Chicagoans for Nebraska and all other Huskers faithful are invited....of course MSU fans are welcome too! GO BIG RED!!!
November 14, 2018: Here's a look at our upcoiming holiday schedule:
Wednesday November 21 - The Pub & Loft will be open an additional hour (late night) for "Black Wednesday". We also have Mark Himes playing live in the Pub (Loft) starting at 8:30 PM and a DJ spinning tunes starting at 9 PM in the Pub's main level.
Thursday November 22 - Happy Thanksgiving! Though we will not be open for the early Bears-Lions game, the Pub opens for full bar service at 5:00 PM. No kitchen/dinner service available, but snacks may be provided.
Monday December 24 - normal business hours, but our kitchen will be closing at 9:00 PM so there will be no "late night" kitchen services.
Tuesday December 25 - Merry Christmas! The Pub will open at 5:00 PM with full bar service but no kitchen service. Various snacks will be provided.
Monday December 31 - normal business hours and our 9th Annual Pub New Years Eve Party starts at 8:00 PM that evening. More details forthcoming on this event...
Tuesday January 1, 2019 - normal business hours, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
November 9, 2018: Plenty of weekend events at the Pub...
SATURDAY (11/10) w'ere opening at 10:40 AM for the Nebraska-Illinois game (kickoff at 11 AM). Game with sound will be shown in the Pub's main level. Also, The Fluffers are on our main level stage starting at 9:30 PM
SUNDAY (11/11) we're opening at 10:10 AM for the Manchester United-Manchester City match which starts at 10:30 AM. Viewing with sound in the Pub's main level. Our Chicago Bears take on Detroit at noon, and sound for that game will commence at 12:30 PM when the soccer match is over.
November 7, 2018: Join us today for Manchester United vs. Juventus at 2:00 PM. $4 Heineken 20oz drafts, and it's also our now famoius Burgers & Wings Wednesday!
November 6, 2018: In case you didn't see or hear any of the political reminders, please don't forget to vote today!
November 2, 2018: This SATURDAY we will be opening our doors t 10:30 AM for the 11 AM Nebraska-Ohio State game. GO BIG RED! Unfortunately we won't be opening at 7:30 AM for the Manchester United - Bopurnemouth match, but we will be open and showing all the following MUFC matches through the foreseeable future. We also wish our hometown Barrington High School's football team the best of luck as they face Homewood-Flossmoor in the second round of the state playoofs, 1 PM at Barrington High School. The Pub is a proud sponsor/supporter of the program. GO BRONCOS!!
October 31, 2018: Have a happy and safe Halloween!
October 29, 2018: Congratulations to the Boston Red Sox for their dominating 2018 season and World Series championship!
October 26, 2018: This Saturday we'll be showing the Nebraska - Bethune-Cookman game with sound in the Pub's main level. Doors open around 10:45 AM, game starts at 11 AM. GO BIG RED!
October 25, 2018: To address a few inquiries, the Pub will not be having a Halloween costume contest this Saturday October 27th. However we have a great local band - TRIADD - making their triumphant return to our main level stage starting at 8:30 PM that evening.
October 22, 2018: Come visit us and Remember Charlotte's at the 2018 Great Barrington TasteFest this Wednesday, October 24th at the Onion Pub & Brewery in Lake Barrington. Tickets and additional information is available at the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce's website.
October 18, 2018: Weekend news in advance: Saturday (10/20) we have our Nebraska Huskers taking on Minnesota at 2:30 PM, we'll be showing the game with sound in the Pub's main level. We also have Morgan Fingleton on our main level stage starting around 9 PM. Unfortunately we won't be opening early for the 6:30 AM Manchester United - Chelsea match but will honor our $4 Heineken 20oz draft gameday special. Join us next week for the matches vs. Juventus (10/23, 2 PM) and Everton (10/28, 11 AM).
October 12, 2018: This Saturday (10/13) we have our Nebraska Huskers in Evanston to play Northwestern. Our doors will open at 10:30 AM, kickoff is 11 AM. Chicagoans for Nebraska freinds and all other Huskers (and Wildcat) fans are invited to watch the game with sound in our main level. $3.50 Miller Lite 23oz drafts and lots more! GO BIG RED!!!
October 5, 2018: We welcome the original Hacker-Pschorr weiss beer as a "permanent" tap handle, and it's also our October Beer of the Month. $5.50 drafts (.5l) throughout October!
October 4, 2018: Our upcoming Saturday (10/6) will feature Manchester United vs. Newcastle at 11:30 AM, Nebraska vs. Wisconsin at 6:30 PM and the band JET Set Quartet starting on our main level stage at 8:30 PM. For our Chicagoans for Nebraska freinds and Husker faithful, please note that we will be broadcasting the game with sound in The Loft (2nd level).
October 2, 2018: This coming Sunday (October 7th) we welcome Celtic Thunder's Colm Keegan to The Loft for a matinee performance! This is a ticket-in-advance event so please click here or check out www.colmkeegan.com/tours for more information.
September 28, 2018: The Pub and Remember Charlotte's welcome the several Barrington High School class reunions happening here this weekend. We are extremely proud to be part of the Barrington community... thanks for your patronage and have fun!
September 27, 2018: Sports announcements for this Saturday: unfortunately we will not be opening early for the 6:30 AM Manchester United - West Ham match. Our apologies to our MUFC faithful, but we're still honorning our $4 Heineken 20oz draft special and will broadcast the Champions League match vs. Valencia, 2 PM on October 2nd. For our Huskers fans, in our main level (with sound) we'll have the Nebraska-Purdue game on at 2:30 PM.
September 21, 2018: GO BIG RED! Nebraska takes on Michigan Saturday morning at 11 AM. We'll open our doors at 10:30 AM for our Husker faithful. Thank you to Chicagoans for Nebraska for your support!
September 20, 2018: This Saturday morning the 9 AM Mancheser United-Wolverhampton match isn't being broadcast through our sports package, and we have some concerns with the quality of our streaming abilities. So, unfortunately we will NOT be able to broadcast the match at the Pub. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please join us on September 25th for the match vs. Derby County.
September 17, 2018: Today it's officially HALFWAY TO ST. PATRICK'S DAY, and though we're not having a huge party fo rit, enjoy some Imperial Pints (20oz drafts) of our favoirte Irish beers - Guinnes, Harp, Smithwick's & Murphy's - for just $5 all day long!
September 13, 2018: This Saturday we have an early double-header of sports: Nebraska vs. Troy, 11 AM - our doors will open at 10:30 AM for all our Huskers faithful which includes the Chicagoans for Nebraska group. We'll be watching the game with sound in the Pub's main level. Additionally we have Manchester United vs. Watford, 11:30 AM. The Loft will be open for our MUFC fans so everyone can watch the match with sound. $4 Heineken 20oz drafts, $5.50 Hacker-Pshorr Oktoberfest drafts, $2.50 Bud & Bud Light 16oz bottles are our main drink specials for this gameday. GO BIG RED! GO MUFC!
September 11, 2018: We'll never forget the horrific tragedy that happened seventeen years ago today...
September 7, 2018: Attention Huskers fainthful: after the cancellation last week we're finally ready to usher in the Scott Frost era this Saturday with the Nebraska-Colorado game at 2:30 PM. We will be showing the game with sound in the Pub's main level. Thank you once agian to Chicagoans for Nebraska for your participation and support. GO BIG RED!
September 6, 2018: A exceptionally delicious and seassonal brew takes center stage as our September Beer of the Month: Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest. $5.50 drafts through the rest of the month and maybe a little beyond. Enjoy!
September 1, 2018: Just a heads up, we will be open normal business hours on Labor Day (11 AM - 1 AM). Have a safe holiday weekend!
August 31, 2018: McGonigal's Pub is thrilled to once again be working with Chicagoans for Nebraska as an official "watch site" for all Nebraska Huskers football games! With ownership roots from Nebraska embedded in the Pub, plus featuring their games since we first opened, we are the perfect location in our region for all local and visiting Huskers fans. The season starts this Saturday vs. Akron, and we will be showing the game (with sound) in The Loft. Check out the group on their website and Facebook page. More gameday details to be posted soon. GO BIG RED!
August 24, 2018: On behalf of the entire Pub staff, we wish our hometown Barrington High School's football team the best of luck as the kick off the 2018 season at Warren High School tonight. We are once again a proud sponsor of the program... GO BRONCOS!
Also, our last series of the DOG DAYS OF SUMMER specials start today; they run through August 31st and are good while supplies last. Check out the specials on the right side of this page or visit our Facebook page.
August 23, 2018: To make our Thirsty Thursday and all the village happenings today even better, we have a group of Irish Dancers in The Loft tonight at 7:30 PM!
August 16, 2018: The third week/round of our DOG DAYS OF SUMMER soecuals begin today ;they are good while supplies last, so check out the specials on the right side of this page or visit our Facebook page.
August 10, 2018: Manchester United kicks off the 2018 Premier League season today at 2:00 PM vs. Leicester City. Every MUFC gameday we offer $4 Heineken 20oz drafts in addition to our usual daiily specials. We're THE place to watch the matches... GO MUFC!August 7, 2018: The second week of our DOG DAYS OF SUMMER begin today. There are fantastic offers on several beverages, so many in fact that these great deals are replacing our August Beer of the Month! Everything listed is while supplies last, so check out the specials on the right side of this page or visit our Facebook page.
August 6, 2018: This coming Wednesday (August 8th) we are hosting a Special Guinness Themed SIP & Paint event from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM in The Loft. Drink, paint and laugh at this “Lovely Day" SIP paint party, plus receive a Free Guinness Pint Glass with the purchase of a Ticket. Click here for info on tickets and other ipertinent details.
August 1, 2018: Our DOG DAYS OF SUMMER specials start today... every week throughout the month of August we're featuring some crazy-good specials to make your Pub visit that much more enjoyable and inexpensive! Info will be posted on the right side of this page and our Facebook page.
July 31, 2018: NOW HIRING! We are currently seeking experienced, qualified COOK candidates to fill part-time and full-time positions in our kitchen. Please stop in to fill out an application; visit our Employment page for additional details.
July 19, 2018: Starting tomorrow we are increasing our weekend food specials and will keep most of them available into the following week. So, if you don't have the chance to visit us over the weekend - or just really liked one particular masterpiece - you'll have more days to give them a try!
July 13, 2018: We will be opening early this weekend for the World Cup 3rd place match and championship match:
Saturday July 14: England-Belgium, 9 AM. Doors open at 8:30AM, kitchen services start at 9:30 AM.
Sunday July 15: France-Croatia, 10 AM. Doors open at 9:30 AM, kitchen services start at 10 AM.
July 9, 2018: We're finally pleased to announce Sam Adams Sam '76 as our July Beer of the Month. It has the flavor of an ale and the crisp refreshing finish of a lager! 4.7% ABV, 12 IBUs, 131 calories per serving, and it's $4 pints all month long!
July 8, 2018: NOW HIRING! We are currently seeking experienced, qualified candidates to fill a few positions: Servers/Waitstaff and Kitchen line cooks. Please stop in to fill out an application; visit our Employment page for additional details.
July 5, 2018: We've reached the quarterfinals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and the Pub is of course opening early for the matches. Friday July 6th we're open at 9 AM for Uruguay-France, with Brazil-Belgium to follow at 1 PM. On Saturday July 7th it's also 9 AM for "big event" - Sweden vs. England - the we have Russia-Croatia at 1 PM. Kitchen services will start at 9:30 AM both days.
July 4, 2018: Happy 4th of July, have fun but please be safe! Reminder, we are open at 9:30 AM and closes at our uaual 1 AM time.
July 2, 2018: The Pub and Remember Charlotte's will be open at 9:30 AM on Wednesday July 4th to welcome all early parade attendees!
June 29, 2018: The 15th Annual Barrington Brewfest is next Saturday July 7th, and the Pub is still selling advance tickets WITH t-shirts. Early bird regular tickets are $45, VIP tickets are $80 and Designated Driver ones are $20. Cash or check only at the Pub (checks made out to BACOA). Full details available at the Brewfest website and Facebook page. Also, the knockout stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup starts Saturday, and we will be open at 9 AM for this and all other early matches throughout the tournament (6/30, 7/1, 7/2, 7/3, 7/6, 7/7, 7/14, 7/15).
June 28, 2018: Just a reminder that every Thursday throughout the summer there are two events happening in the area of the Pub: Barrington Farmer's Market (3 PM - 7 PM) and Barrington Cruise Night (6 PM - 8 PM). We also have our Thirsty Thursday specials these days, which will enhance these events for all patrons!
June 18, 2018: Just a reminder, we are open early every day for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. We'll miss a few of the very early morning group stage games, but most are good-to-go! See our June 14th posting (directly below) for a full scheudle.
June 17, 2018: Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there! Have a great day and hope to see you at the Pub!
June 15, 2018: We are still experiencing system updating issues with our Facebook page; there has been problems the past couple days. Facebook is aware of the issue, so as soon as it is resolved new bostings on that page will resume.
June 14, 2018: We will of course be showing as many games as possible for the 2018 FIFA World Cup; below is our early opening schedule for the group stage round which runs through June 28. We will be open for every knockout stage match (June 30 - July 15). Kitchen services will begin approximately 1/2 hour after early openings. Please also click on the below schedule with CST times listed for info on all games.
Sunday June 17 10 AM (Germany-Mexico)
Monday June 18: 10 AM (Belgium-Panama)
Tuesday June 19: 10 AM (Colombia-Japan)
Wednesday June 20: 10 AM (Uruguay-Saudi Arabia)
Thursday June 21: 10 AM (Denmark-Australia)
Friday June 22: 10 AM (Nigeria-Iceland)
Saturday June 23: 10 AM (Germany-Sweden)
Sunday June 24: 7 AM (England-Panama) *no kitchen service*
Monday June 25: 9 AM (Saudi Arabia-Egypt, Uruguay-Russia)
Tuesday June 26: 9 AM (Australia-Peru, Denmark-France)
Wednesday June 27: 9 AM (South Korea-Germany, Mexico-Sweden)
Thursday June 28: 9 AM (Japan-Poland, Senegal-Colombia)
KNOCKOUT STAGE: 9 AM on 6/30, 7/1, 7/2, 7/3, 7/6, 7/7, 7/14, 7/15
June 6, 2018: The 2018 FIFA World Cup begins on June 14th... who's your team? Stay tuned for info on what we'll be doing at the Pub for this great event!
June 1, 2018: Announcing our JUNE Beer of the Month: New Belgium's Hemperor HPA. This is truly a unique offering, and at $7 per draft pint all month long it's a bargain! Check out our General Specials page for a few more details on this great new brew.
May 31, 2018: Tonight is the first Barrington Cruise Night of 2018! It's the 15th season of this annual summer event, which runs every Thursday (weather pending) throughout the summer. They typically run from 6 PM - 8:30 PM, are family friendly and FREE to attend. The Pub and our neighbors at Remember Charlotte's will be serving food outside at several of these events over the course of the summer. Crusise Nights take place about a block south of the Pub; fo rmore information visit the village website.
May 26, 2018: Tickets WITH T-Shirts for the 15th Annual Barrington Brewfest are now on sale at the Pub! For the ninth consecutive year we are the Grand Brewmaster Sponsor for this fantastic event; this year we're actually co-sponsors with our neighbors at Remember Charlotte's. The Pub is the ONLY place where you can get both your ticket and a t-shirt together. The event is Saturday July 7th from 3 PM - 7 PM in the north parking lot of the Barrington metra train station. Early bird regular tickets (through June 15th) are $40, then they increase to $45. VIP tickets are $80 and Designated Driver ones are $20. Cash or check only at the Pub (checks made out to BACOA). Full details available at the Brewfest website and Facebook page.
May 25, 2018: We hope everyone has a fun & safe holiday weekend! On Memorial Day (Monday May 28) we are open our regular business hours (11 AM - 1 AM) with full service for both bar & kitchen.
May 24, 2018: Tonight we welcome Keith Harkin (of Celtic Thunder fame) back to the Pub for a special ticket-in-advance performance for his "Happy Days" tour. Please check out Keith's official website and ticketleap for more info.
May 22, 2018: This coming Memorial Day weekend is the 9th Annual Barrington Art Festival, Saturday & Sunday right in the center of downtown Barrington (Cook & Station streets). Incredible artwork, live music, great food and fun activities for kids make this festival a destination for art lovers of all ages. Free admission, free parking, and we are in the center of it selling drinks! Note that the Pub is located on the north end of the event, very convenient for all festival patrons.
May 16, 2018: Chili season is officially over... however we will continue to offer our usual Soup of the Day (occasionally two) along with our fantastic "every day" Baked French Onion soup.
May 15, 2018: We'd like to formally announce Ed Beekil as our Executive Chef, who brings us a lifetime of chef & management experience. He's been running the kitchen for our neighbors at Remember Charlotte's since they opened a year ago; now he'll be overseeing both establishments. We already have a great kitchen staff, and with Ed's leadership in place helping streamline operations we'll just keep getting better!
May 12, 2018: With Mother's Day taking center stage, the Pub will NOT be opening early for tomorrow's match vs. Watford. However, we will still be honoring our gameday $4 Heineken 20oz drafts. Thanks for your understanding and please join us next Saturday (May 19th) for the final round of the FA Cup vs. Chelsea!
May 11, 2018: Cubs-Sox series all weekend long... if you can't make it to Wrigley to cheer on our Cubs, watch 'em here and enjoy our $2.50 Bud & Bud Light 16oz aluminum bottles special! Also, we'll have some additional specials for Mother's Day this Sunday.
May 7, 2018: Our May Beer of the Month made it's triumphant return to our taps right before St. Patrick's Day and we wanted to feature it now: Murphy's Irish Stout, a comparable (and delicious) alternative to Guinness... and for just $5.00 for a 20oz pint all month long, it's one you must try!
May 2, 2018: We will be making a few changes to our daily food specials to better feature some of our fantastic menu items. Stay tuned for all the details!
April 23, 2018: The Barrington Spring Wine Walk is Saturday, April 28th from 3 PM - 6 PM throughout downtown Barrington. As usual we are a participant on the tour! For information on the event and to purchase tickets, please visit the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce website.
April 13, 2018: Our Chicago Cubs home gameday specials have officially returned for 2018... we will be offering $2.50 Budweiser and Bud Light 16oz aluminum bottles all day on EVERY HOME GAMEDAY. If you can't make it to Wrigley, cheer on the Cubs at the Pub and enjoy some Bud for a lot cheaper than what you'd pay at the ballpark!
April 9, 2018: Today was supposed to be the season home opener for our Chicago Cubs, (vs. Pittsburgh) but alas the April snow has postponed the event. Later this week our beer vendor will have all our season specials ads & product for our home game specials, so stay tuned for details.
April 3, 2018: It was a popular choice when we started it in mid-March, but since it was on for just a short time Sam Adams New Englaind IPA is being extended as our Beer of the Month April. Give ths one a try, it's excellent and with $5 draft pints all month long you can't go wrong!
March 30, 2018: On behalf of everyone at the Pub we wish you and your families a happy and safe Easter holiday weekend. The Pub is open regular hours every day, and were offering an additional Easter Sunday Brunch food menu too... no reservations required! Be sure to check out the right side of this page for all the weekend events, which includes our Final Four party! One more fun note from the homeland - Pubs in Ireland open for Good Friday for the first time in 90 years.
March 25, 2018: Loyola University alumni & fans, Pub patrons and anyone who loves college basketball: join us this Saturday, March 31st for a big FINAL FOUR PARTY in the The Loft and Remember Charlotte's! More details to follow ASAP.
March 23, 2018: We have been proud supporters of the American Cancer Society since we opened, and we just received this nice message from our friends who run the local Relay for Life:
Dear Bryan & Joel,
Thank you so much for your unending support to the American Cancer Society. The 2018 Relay For Life of Barrington is off to a great start thanks to your assistance during Barrington Celtic Fest. Thanks to the generous donations from most every attendee and the donated basket from Clarke’s Bakery, we are able to make a significant donation to ACS and raise awareness of its mission to our community. Everyone interested in ending cancer is welcome to attend the Relay For Life of Barrington on Friday, June 8 at Citizen’s Park. More information can be found at www.relayforlife.org/barringtonil
March 19, 2018: A heartfelt THANK YOU goes out to all our patrons, sponsors, vendors and the amazing Pub staff for making the 8th Annual Barrington Celtic Fest a monstrous success! It was our second best St. Patrick's Day celebration ever, only topped by that Saturday in 2012 when it was 79 degrees outside!
March 15, 2018: During the Barrington Celtic Fest our website updates will be on temporary hiatus. After the Friday morning post the next update will be on Monday March 19th. Thank you for your understanding and hope you can make it here for a fun weekend!
March 12, 2018: Beer announcements: we now have Murphy's Irish Stout back on draft, and it should hold a relatively permanent tap handle spot from here on out. Also, our March Beer of the Month is Sam Adams New Englaind IPA, just $5 draft pints all month long and during Celtic Fest!
March 9, 2018: ONE WEEK AWAY from the big festival! However, we don't want to let this other important event slip by in the excitement...Happy Eight Year Anniversary to us! We sincerely thank the surrounding community and all of our patrons for the many years of tremendous support! To honor the day, we're featuring our famous Denny Reuben for just $8! This also honors a great man who has helped make all of these years in business possible, “patriarch” Denny McGonigal. The sandwich is one of our best selling items and was named after him.
March 2, 2018: TWO WEEKS AWAY from the start of the 8th Annual Barrington Celtic Fest, and you can view the latest updates on our Events page. Also, our neighbors Remember Charlotte's will be actively participating, with a special pre-fest event the evening of Thursday March 15th in the festival tent. Bands, booze and the best pizza in the area!! More details to follow on our Events page.
Also, we have a great new Beer of the Month ready to go once we run out of Sam Adams Cold Snap... stay tuned!
February 26, 2018: There is a big Irish event happening a couple months after our Barrington Celtic Fest... we're excited to announce that Keith Harkin (of Celtic Thunder fame) returns to the Pub on Thursday May 24th! As in the past this show is a special performance and tickets are sold in advance - please check out Keith's official website and ticketleap for more info.
February 16, 2018: We're officially ONE MONTH away from the start of the 8th Annual Barringotn Celtic Fest! Details on this spectacular event will be posted on our Events page early next week, and the Facebook page will also start being updated.
February 9, 2018: Laissez les bon temps rouler! Join us this snowy weekend for a Mardi Gras food celebration - amazing food dishes created by our Executive Chef Richard Meierdirks are sure to please anyone in the festive mood! Also, these food specials will return on Fat Tuesday.
January 30, 2018: We have some great options for watching Super Bowl LII on Sunday February 4th. The Pub's main level is open for regular business and will be offering numerous food & drink specials (more info to be posted soon). In The Loft, we will be featuring the Let It Be Us “Kick Off for Kids” Super Bowl Watch Party & Raffle. Open to the public and all proceeds go to a great cause! Visit letitbeus.org for all the details.
January 18, 2018: This coming Sunday, January 21, the Pub will be closing at 9:00 PM (kitchen services end at 8 PM) so we can have our post-holiday staff party. Normal business hours resume on Monday. Thank you for your understanding.
January 12, 2018: The 8th Annual Barrington Celtic Fest will be happening from Friday March 16th - Saturday March 17th. Details are still forthcoming, but you will be able to find them on our Events page.
January 8, 2018: Our January Beer of the Month is quite appropriate for the weather - Sam Adams Cold Snap! "The crisp character of this lively unfiltered White Ale gets a kick from a bright blend of spring spices. Orange peel and plum add subtle sweetness, while coriander contributes a peppery bite, creating a refreshing flavor that signals spring is on its way." Enjoy $4.50 pints all month long!
January 1, 2018: On behalf of the entire Pub staff & ownership, HAPPY NEW YEAR to you and yours (or as is said in Gaelic, "Athbhliain faoi mhaise duit"). With an improving economy and great patron support, 2017 turned out to be a good year in many ways... which of course included the opening of Remember Charlotte's in the former Annex space. We look forward to a prosperous 2018 and again thank you for your business.
December 29, 2017: As a reminder, details on our New Years Eve Party are posted on our Events page. Also, we'll be open normal business hours on Monday January 1st, so be sure to come out and watch some college football!
December 24, 2017: On behalf of all the staff at the Pub, we'd like to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and safe holiday season.
December 23, 2017: Even though it's not quite Christmas yet, we wanted to mention that The Pub is having another "casual" New Years Eve Party this year, complete with live DJ, numerous food & drink specials, party favors, champagne toast at midnight... no expensive package deals and no reservations needed! Details are being finalized and will be posted on our Events page.
December 18, 2017: Holiday hours of operation:
Sunday December 24 - normal business hours, but our kitchen will be closing at 9:00 PM so there will be no "late night" kitchen services.
Monday December 25 - Merry Christmas! The Pub will open at 5:00 PM with full bar service but no kitchen service. Various snacks will be provided.
Tuesday December 26 - Boxing Day! We are opening at 9:00 AM for the Manchester United - Burnley match and will be open for normal daily operations afterwards.
Sunday December 31 - normal business hours and our 8th Annual Pub New Years Eve Party starts at 8:00 PM that evening. More details forthcoming, and they will be posted on our Events page.
Monday January 1, 2018 - normal business hours, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
December 14, 2017: Having trouble finding a gift for that difficult-to-buy-for someone? Looking for that last-minute gift idea that has widespread appeal? Try out a Pub gift card! You can get it for any $$ amount you like... stop by the Pub and pick up some! (sorry, online purchases not available)
December 7, 2017: Here's a Manchester United match schedule for all our MUFC faithful, good through the end of March 2017. We will be open for every match and occasionally offer a complimentary small breakfast buffet at halftime for the early starts. Click on the image for a larger (readable) version.
November 30, 2017: Our December BEER OF THE MONTH is ready to go - it's New Belgium's Accumulation White IPA. This beer is a hoppy wonderland! Big and bitter, just what this IPA ordered. Nevertheless the addition of wheat really smooths out the rough bitter edge. Drafts are $4.50 all month long, and we're kicking it off with a "buy a pint, keep the glass" promotion this evening from 6 PM - 8 PM (while supplies last).
November 29, 2017: It's that time of the year again when Santa makes his annual trip to our Pub... no joke, he will be greeting kids & aduts right outside our doors! This coming Saturday (December 2nd) is the Vllage of Barrington's "Home for the Holidays" annual Village Holiday Fest & Tree Lighting. There's a lot going on in & around the village, and as usual we are in the center of it all. Check out the Village of Barrington's website for a list of all the events, times & details.
November 27, 2017: On behalf of all the Pub staff we'd like to thank all our patrons who came out in droves over this past holiday weekend. It almost felt like a mini St. Patrick's Day crowd at times! Additionally we'd like to share an article from the November/December issue of Quintessential Barrington, titled Growing a Small Town - Looking Back at 20 Years of Economic Revitalization in Barrington, 1997–2017. The Pub is extremely proud to be recognized as one of the cornerstones of this plan!
November 24, 2017: It's been a tough 2017 season for Nebraska, but a win today vs. Iowa would end the season on a positive note! We hope to see our Chicagoans for Nebraska group and all other Huskers faithful out for the 3:00 PM kickoff, and we'll be showing it in our main level with sound. GO BIG RED!!!
November 23, 2017: Happy Thanksgiving to all our patrons, family & friends!
November 22, 2017: Today is "Black Wednesday" which is bar/restaurant terminology for the day before Thanksgiving which traditionally is a very busy drinking day! We are open until 2 AM, plus we have the Manchester United - FC Basel match on at 1:45 PM and live entertainment tonight. Food and drink specials are listed to the right. We strongly encourage you to come out and visit us at the Pub as this is a great start to a holiday weekend, but please drink responsibly and always be sure you have safe transportation home.
November 17, 2017: This Saturday we have Nebraska - Penn State at 3:00 PM, and we'll be watching it in the Pub's main level. Also, as a reminder, we are open an hour later on Wednesday November 22nd (unitl 2 AM), and open the Pub on Thanksgiving Day (bar service only) at 5:00 PM.
November 10, 2017: For all our Nebraska Huskers faithful, we'll be opening the Pub at 10:45 AM this Saturday, November 11th for the Nebraska - Minnesota game (starts at 11 AM). Gathering will be in the Pub's main level and the game will be on with sound. GO BIG RED!
November 7, 2017: It's that time of the year when we should announce our holiday schedule, so here goes:
Wednesday November 22 - The Pub & Loft will be open an additional hour (late night) for "Black Wednesday". We also have Mark Himes playing live in the Pub starting at 8:30 PM.
Thursday November 23 - Happy Thanksgiving! The Pub opens for full bar service at 5:00 PM. No kitchen/dinner service available, but snacks may be provided.
Sunday December 24 - normal business hours, but our kitchen will be closing at 9:00 PM so there will be no "late night" kitchen services.
Monday December 25 - Merry Christmas! The Pub will open at 5:00 PM with full bar service but no kitchen service. Various snacks will be provided.
Sunday December 31 - normal business hours and our 8th Annual Pub New Years Eve Party starts at 8:00 PM that evening. More details forthcoming on this event...
Monday January 1, 2018 - normal business hours, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
November 6, 2017: Our beer of the month for November is Leinenkugel's Snowdrift Vanilla Porter. This porter-style beer is aged on real vanilla to reveal rich layers of caramel, coffee and chocolate that is ideal for the season. Enjoy 16oz drafts for just $4.00 all month long!
November 3, 2017: Our Nebraska Huskers take on Northwestern Saturday (11/4) at 2:30 PM. We'll be showing the game with sound in the Pub's main level. Fans of both teams are of course welcome at the Pub, and for our Chicagoans for Nebraska group we'll have a few tabes reserved. GO BIG RED!
October 27, 2017: A little bit of sports news regarding tomorrow (Saturday 10/28):
Sorry but we will not be opening early for the 6:30 AM Manchester United - Totteham match.
Nebraska Huskers fans - plan on gathering in the Pub's main level for the 6:30 PM game vs. Purdue. There will be a small section reserved on the north end, but of course you are welcome to sit anywhere.
October 25, 2017: Join us today at the 2017 Great Barrington Area Taste Fest; the event runs 5 PM - 8 PM at The Onion Pub in Lake Barrington. Our neighbors, Remember Charlotte's, will also be participating. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door. For more info check out the BACC website.
October 24, 2017: A special Happy Birthday wish goes out today to the patriarch of the McGonigal family, Denny McGonigal. At #74 he's enjoying retirement in Florida and going strong!
October 19, 2017: The Pub will be opening at 9:00 AM this coming Saturday, October 21st for the Manchester United - Huddersfield match. We'll also be featuring a complimentary small breakfast buffet at halftime!
October 14, 2017: Our Chicago Cubs are now in the NLCS for the third straight year, and game #1 is tonight vs. the Dodgers (7:08 PM) We also have our Nebraska Huskers taking on Ohio State tonight (6:30 PM) Since our second level (The Loft) is booked up with a private event, we'll be trying our best to accommodate all the sports action in our main level. Cubs will be on the main TV with sound, and the Huskers will be on our other TVs. Thank you for your understanding... now, just get here early for seats, GO CUBS and GO BIG RED!
October 11, 2017: Manchester United fans - the Pub will be opening at 6:30 AM this coming Saturday, October 14th for the MUFC - Liverpool match. Kitchen services won't be immediately available so it's OK to bring your own doughnuts or breakfast grub!
October 6, 2017: Nebraska Huskers fans - plan on gathering in the Pub's main level for Saturday's 7 PM game vs. Wisconsin. There will be a small section reserved on the north end, but of course you are welcome to sit anywhere. We will have the game on by 7 PM and will make sure that it will be shown on ALL our TVs (with sound) immediately following the end of the Cubs-Nationals playoff game. GO BIG RED!
October 5, 2017: Barrington's Homecoming weekend starts tomorrow, and the Pub is proud to again be hosting some of their class reunions. There will be plenty of entertainment available the next few days as we have Karaoke tonight, bands playing both Friday & Saturday night, our Chicago Cubs vs. Washington in the first playoff round Friday & Saturday, and of course our Nebraska Huskers vs. Wisconsin Saturday night! Details will appear on the right side of this page on Friday, and also visit our Facebook page for updates.
October 3, 2017: Our beer of the month for October is Half Acre Beer Company's Tuna Extra Pale IPA. Enjoy 16oz drafts for just $4.50 all month long!
October 2, 2017: Words cannot express the shock and sadness we feel regarding the senseless & tragic shooting in Las Vegas. On behalf of all the staff at the Pub, our prayers and sympathies go out to the victims and families.
September 25, 2017: We are THE official Chicago Bears bar in the region and are getting ready for the Bears-Packers game this coming Thursday Night (September 28th). Along with our usual Thirsty Thursday specials we'll feature $3.50 Miller Lite and Coors Light 23oz drafts and will be raffling off a couple Bears jerseys & other Pub t-shirts for patrons who stay for the game! Additional details will be posted soon, here and on our Facebook page.
UPDATE 9/28/17: Raffle tickets are just $1 each and we'll start selling them at 7:00 PM. The prize drawing will be at hafltime; don't go anywhere earlier as you need to be here to win!
September 16, 2017: Join us on Sunday September 17th for our HALFWAY TO ST. PATRICK'S DAY specials - our Irish beers & entrees are all HALF PRICED all day! That includes Guinness, Harp, Smithwick's & Magners drafts, along with our Shepherd's Pie, Fish & Chips, Full Irish Breakfast, Boxtys, Bangers & Mash and Corned Beef & Cabbage!
September 14, 2017: The Pub will be opening early both this coming Saturday (9/16) & Sunday (9/17). We have our Nebraska Huskers taking on Northern Illinios at 11 AM on Saturday, so the Pub will open (with full kitchen services) at 10:15 AM. On Sunday we have the Manchester United - Everton match at 10 AM, so we'll open our doors by 9:45 AM for our MUFC faithful. Additionally it's officially "Halfway to St. Patrick's Day" on Sunday, so to honor this event our Irish Entrees and Irish Draft Beers will all be HALF PRICED! Stay tuned for more details on the full weekend right here and on our Facebook page.
September 11, 2017: "One of the worst days in America's history saw some of the bravest acts in Americans' history. We'll always honor the heroes of 9/11. And here at this hallowed place, we pledge that we will never forget their sacrifice."
- President George W. Bush.
“What separates us from the animals, what separates us from the chaos, is our ability to mourn people we’ve never met.”
- Author David Levithan
September 8, 2017: The Pub is into football, both European & American! Here's a little more about our involvement this year:
We have been supporting Nebraska Huskers football since opening, and now through Chicagoans for Nebraska we're an official watch site! Visit us every gameday for $3.50 Coors Light 23oz drafts, an occasional complimentary halftime buffet and other specials geared towards our fellow Husker fans. GO BIG RED!!!
We are also THE official Chicago Bears bar in the region! Featuring $3.50 Miller Lite 23oz drafts every Sunday gameday along with a special tailgate food menu, jersey giveaways and more!
Of course we continue to support Manchester United and the rabid following of fans for all their matches. $4 Heineken 20oz drafts every MUFC gameday. We also do open early for the matches, and often feature a complimentary breakfast buffet for some of 'em!
September 7, 2017: Better late than never... our September Beer of the Month is actually a BREWERY of the Month - Firestone Walker Brewing Co. - and we'll be featuring different beers from them for the next few weeks for just $4.50 per draft!
September 4, 2017: We're please to announce that Richard's Famous Chili is now back for the season as an everyday Soup of the Day option!
August 31, 2017: Quick note to our patrons - the Pub is open regular business hours (11 AM - 1 AM) on Labor day. The Loft will be closed.
August 30, 2017: McGonigal's Pub is thrilled to announce that we will be working with Chicagoans for Nebraska and are becoming an official "watch site" for all Nebraska Huskers football games! With ownership roots from Nebraska embedded in the Pub, plus featuring their games since we first opened, we should be the perfect location in our region for all local and visiting Huskers fans. The season starts this Saturday vs. Arkansas State. Check out the group on their website and Facebook page. More gameday details to be posted soon. GO BIG RED!
August 29, 2017: We have yet another great new special to share - "The Irish Dozen" - and it will be available every day! Combine one of our Irish drafts (Guinness, Harp, Smithwick's or Magners) with one of our signature Irish entrees and get the combination for just $13! Check out our Everyday Specials page for details and restrictions.
August 24, 2017: Join us outside tonight at the Barrington Cruise Night (5:30 PM - 8:00 PM) as we will be serving up food for all the patrons and offering special coupons for in-Pub discounts. Be sure to venture inside for a full menu of food and drink, plus we have Karaoke in The Loft from 7 PM - 10 PM! Also, starting next week we'll be introducing a new daily special called "The Irish Dozen"... one that's sure to please the Irish person in all of us! Stay tuned for details, we'll have them here and on our Facebook page.
August 21, 2017: Starting today we have a great new special that will be good every Monday - HALF PRICED STARTERS (appetizers) with a purchase of an Entrée or Sandwich. It’s a one-for-one deal, so you can get a half-priced item from of our "Starters" menu section for every one item purchased at regular price from our Entrées & Irish Fare or Sandwich menu section. Note that this offer is not valid for use in conjunction with any other coupons, offers or specials, however it's a fantastic deal, so be sure to join us on Mondays!
August 16, 2017: Our enhancements continue... today we're simply expanding on a popular event, BURGERS & WINGS WEDNESDAY which ran from 5 PM - 9 PM. Starting today it's an ALL-DAY EVENT! So, anytime on a Wednesday you can enjoy our fantast jumbo chicken wings at discounted prices along with a delicious 8oz Black Angus burger with side starting at just $5.95!
August 15, 2017: Another new special… our BARGAIN BEER BONANZA is officially in effect, good while supplies last and will be occasionally refreshed with new options. Choose from the following bottles or cans, which we’re selling for the low, low price of just $2 each: Guinness Nitro IPA, 4 Hands Chocolate Milk Stout, Guinness Extra Stout, Emmett’s Worlds End, Coors Light (16oz cans only), Guinness Irish Wheat, Emmett’s Peace Keeper, Guinness Rye Pale Ale.
August 14, 2017: As promised we're rolling out great new specials and enhancements this week... and starting today we will suggest you keep your Pub receipts. They are now more valuable - 10% off your bill on your next visit - and it's valid for two weeks from the date on the receipt. We encourage you to frequent McGonigal's Pub often, and now you have another excuse to do so because you're SAVING money!
August 12, 2017: Manchester United kicks off the 2017 Premier League season tomorrow (Sunday August 13th) at 10:00 AM vs. West Ham United. Of course the Pub will be opening early for it, serving up the MUFC gameday special of $4 Heineken 20oz drafts along with plenty of other good stuff. GO MUFC!
August 10, 2017: Starting next week (August 14th) we're significantly ramping up our offerings at the Pub... the point is to help our customers save some money while having a lot of fun in the process! What's coming are additional “Dog Days of Summer” mixed drink specials, more themed food days with deep discounts on your favorite items, the "Bargain Bottled Beer Bonanza" and daily coupons for use in the Pub – both online and on receipts! And don't forget that a fantastic pizza place - Remember Charlotte's - right next door! More information will be posted here and on our Facebook page.
August 8, 2017: Watch the UEFA Super Cup today at the Pub - Manchester United vs. Real Madrid. We're featuring our BEER ME TUESDAY $1 off all drafts, beer flights and plenty of other specials! GO MUFC!!!
August 1, 2017: Announcing our August Beer of the Month: Blue Moon Belgian White, a Belgian-style wheat ale and is probably a familiar offering to most beer drinking folk. $4 drafts all month long! Also, to kick off our "Dog Days of Summer" specials this month, we're introducing some refreshing shots priced at just $3 each - RumChata, Dr. McGillicuddy's Apple Pie and Cannon Blast! Specials are good through August or as long as supplies last.
July 31, 2017: The "Dog Days of Summer" are in full swing, so starting August 1st the Pub will be featuring some truly fantastic specials on cool drinks and delicious food, much more than what we usually offer. We'll keep the specials going through August too. Stay tuned for details!
July 26, 2017: Join us outside tomorrow (Thursday 7/27) at the Barrington Cruise Night as we will be serving up food for all the patrons and offering special coupons for in-Pub discounts. Also, we'l be trying out Karaoke in The Loft again from 7 PM - 10 PM!
July 20, 2017: Our website is taking a short vacation... the next update will be Tuesday, July 25th. Facebook updates may be sporadic too, so please refer to the specials sections (and talk to your server/bartender) about our daily offerings. Have a great weekend and GO CUBS!
July 11, 2017: We're bringing KARAOKE to the Pub! The first event will be this Thursday, July 13th in The Loft, and at the moment we plan on having a Karaoke evening every other Thursday. More info will be posted here and our our Facebook page regarding times, specials, etc.
July 8, 2017: Today is the 14th Annual Barrington Brewfest, and for the eighth consecutive year we are the Grand Brewmaster Sponsor for this fantastic event! And a limited supply of tickets will be available at the door for any last-minute decisions on going. Full details available at the Brewfest website and Facebook page.
July 4, 2017: Happy Independence Day! As a reminder we are open regular hours today (11 AM - 1 AM). Also, the next website update will be on Thursday July 6th. Have a great and safe holiday!
July 3, 2017: July's Beer of the Month is New Belgium Citradelic Tangerine IPA. A medium bodied, 6.0 IPA beer with a blend of citrus (orange fruit/candy), tropical fruit (pineapple), and pine hop up front. Starts mildly sweet and smooth, lightly dry and transitions to a clean, well-balanced bitterness. $4 drafts all month long! Also, the Pub will be featuring this at the 14th Annual Barrington Brewfest this coming Saturday.
June 29, 2017: FYI - The Pub will be open regular business hours on Tuesday, July 4th.
June 28, 2017: Join us outside tomorrow (Thursday 6/29) at the Barrington Cruise Night as we will be serving up food for all the patrons. The theme is Pony Cars / Convertibles. 6 PM - 8 PM, weather pending.
June 15, 2017: Back for the summer, right in front of the Pub... the Barrington Farmers Market! 2 PM - 7 PM every Thursday, starting today and going through mid-October. Remember that this also ties into the Thursday Barrington Cruise Nights (6 PM - 8 PM), and we're literally in the center of it all!
June 7, 2017: The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is happening in town this coming weekend, as the 2017 Relay For Life of Barrington is Saturday June 10th from 2 PM - 10 PM at Citizen's Park. There's LOTS of great things happening in and around this event, and as always the Pub proudly donates to the ACS and and sponsors the RFL. Check out more info on their Facebook page and the ACS website.
June 2, 2017: Tickets WITH T-Shirts for the 14th Annual Barrington Brewfest are now on sale at the Pub! For the eighth consecutive year we are the Grand Brewmaster Sponsor for this fantastic event, and we're the ONLY source where you can get both your ticket and a t-shirt together. The event is Saturday July 8th from 3 PM - 7 PM in the north parking lot of the Barrington metra train station. Regular tickets are $40, VIP are $80 and Designated Driver ones are $20. Cash or check only at the Pub (checks made out to BACOA). Full details available at the Brewfest website and Facebook page.
June 1, 2017: Two new announcements for the start of the new month:
Our June Beer of the Month is Revolution Brewery's Sun Crusher hoppy wheat ale. "This American Wheat Ale is brewed with Apollo and Amarillo hops, with a dry-hop blend of Crystal, Amarillo, and Mosaic, resulting in a mellow bitterness and pronounced flowery and citrus aromas." Try it out here, $4.50 drafts all month long!
Tonight is the first Barrington Cruise Night of 2017! It's the 14th season of this annual summer event, which runs every Thursday (weather pending) throughout the summer. They start after 6 PM, are family friendly and FREE to attend. The Pub serves food outside at some of these events, the first one for us being June 22nd. The event takes place about a block south of the Pub; fo rmore information visit the village website.
May 23, 2017: The 8th Annual Barrington Art Festival will be happening this Memorial Day weekend along Cook and Station streets in downtown Barrington. Free and open to the public, the festival will showcase the work of 120 juried artists from around the world in a variety of mediums. Live music and kids activities included. Of course the Pub conveniently borders up to the event, and as usual we will be outside serving libations for patrons! More info on the event can be found on the Amdur Productions website.
May 17, 2017: The time has arrived...Remember Charlotte's is now officially open for business! This is a family friendly, old-school pizzeria inspired by and named in homage to a well known Barrington/Palatine institution, Charlotte’s Pizza, that was around for roughly 50 years before closing in 1989. Located right next door in our old space that was formerly known as The Annex, this will truly be a complimentary business to the Pub. We'd like to congratulate the McManus family and everyone involved for all the efforts!
May 4, 2017: Almost there... our neighbors, Remember Charlotte's, are in the home stretch and should be fully open for business within a week. More info forthcoming.
UPDATE 4/9/17: Final touches on the establishment are being done and they are firmly targeting the week of May 15th to officially open. Be sure to check out their Facebook page for details.
May 1, 2017: Even though we're just midway through springtime we're already thinking summer. Our May Beer of the Month is Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy, "A crisp weiss beer with natural lemonade flavor." $4 drafts every day in May! Also, our Chicago Cubs have a seven game home stretch starting today, so enjoy $2.50 Bud & Bud Light 16oz Aluminum Bottles all day for every home game!
April 27, 2017: Join us on Thursday April 28th for the Manchester Derby... Manchester United vs. Manchester City. Match time 2:00 PM, and we'll be featuring our $4 Heineken 20oz draft gameday special along with our usual Thirsty Thursday goodness!
April 20, 2017: The excitement continues to grow about Remember Charlotte's! Our new neighbors are targeting a May 4th grand opening, just two weeks from now. More details will be posted here soon, and you can also check out the progress on their Facebook page.
April 14, 2017: The Pub will be open Easter Sunday starting at 10:00 AM for a special Easter brunch and the Manchester United - Chelsea match. See the panel on the right side of this page for all the details. We hope you have a great Easter weekend and are spending some of it with us!
April 7, 2017: Baseball season started this week, and as you probably know we're fully supportive of our Chicago Cubs... starting with the season home opener this Monday (April 10th) we will be offering $2.50 Budweiser and Bud Light 16oz aluminum cans all day on EVERY HOME GAMEDAY. If you can't make it to Wrigley, cheer on the Cubs at the Pub and enjoy some Bud. Here's to another championship run!
April 3, 2017: Our new beer of the month for April is Firestone Walker's Pivo Pils, "a classically rendered pilsner with a West Coast dry--hopping twist, showcasing stylistic infuences from Germany, Italy and the Czech Republic. Pivo Hoppy Pils offers impeccable balance with floral aromatics, spicy herbal nuances, and bergamot zest and lemongrass notes from dry hopping with German Saphir hops." $4 draft pints all month long!
March 29, 2017: As many of you alredy know, our next door space (formerly known as The Annex) will soon be opening as Remember Charlotte's... a family friendly, old-school pizzeria inspired by and named in homage to a well known Barrington institution from the 1970’s & 1980’s, Charlotte’s Pizza. Here's a recent article published by the Chicago Tribune on the upcoming establishment. More updates right here as opening day gets closer!
March 20, 2017: On behalf of the Pub and all our staff, THANK YOU to all those who came out for the 7th Annual Barrington Celtic Fest this past weekend. It turned out to be rather legendary - one of our all-time best events - and we're already looking forward to St. Patrick's Day next year... a short 362 days away! We'll get some additional photos (and shares) posted up on the Celtic Fest Facebook page as soon as possible.
March 16, 2017: It's Barrington Celtic Fest time! Our website will take a few days break, but we strongly encourage our patrons to check out the Celtic Fest Facebook page for the latest updates, and of course our main Celtic Fest page (in the Events section) for all the schedules & details. "Business as usual" will return on Sunday March 19th and the next update to this site will be Monday March 20th. Have a great St. Patrick's Day weekend!
March 14, 2017: It is with great sadness to report that our friend Pat Conway passed away this past Sunday. The obituary summarizes him well, but we wanted to add that he (along with his wife Helen) was a true friend of the Pub and one of the nicest people you'd ever meet.
March 10, 2017: We're ONE WEEK AWAY from St. Patrick's Day... and we have good news to share for all our Catholic patrons. Take a look at this article by the Daily Herald as the Pub is featured in it!
Hallelujah! Chicago-area Catholics can eat meat on St. Patrick's Day
March 9, 2017: Though every year it's overshadowed by our annual St. Patrick's Day celebration (Barrington Celtic Fest), the Pub's business anniversary is March 9th. Today happens to be our SEVEN YEAR anniversary! We sincerely thank the community and all our patrons and staff - both current and past - as we wouldn't have been so successful without your support. As a token of our appreciation, today our fantastic HAPPY HOUR will be an ALL DAY EVENT... this is IN ADDITION to our usual "Thirsty Thursday" specials and our $4 Heineken 20oz draft special for the Manchester United match at noon. Enjoy, and THANKS again for helping us reach this milestone!
March 3, 2017: Two weeks away from St. Patrick's Day! Check out the Barrington Celtic Fest page for all the details on our big event.
March 1, 2017: Our Beer of the Month for March is Stone Delicious IPA from Stone Brewing Company. "Lemondrop and El Dorado hops combine to bring on a magnificent lemon candy-like flavor that’s balanced by hop spice. It’s unlike anything we’ve tasted in nearly two decades of IPA experimentation, and another lupulin-laced creation we’re excited to present to hopheads everywhere." $5.00 drafts all month long!
February 28, 2017: The Pub takes great pride in the quality of our food, and it certainly shows as we've been selected - along with four other very worthy establishments - as the Best Corned Beef and Cabbage in Chicago according to CBS News Chicago! Even though we're not surprised, it's still great to be honored!
February 24, 2017: This weekend we're doing Mardi Gras celebrating with fantastic seasonal food specials, courtesy of Executive Chef Richard Meierdirks. Also, just a reminder, we're now THREE WEEKS away from St. Patrick's Day and our huge Celtic Fest celebration!
February 17, 2017: One month until St. Patrick's Day and the 7th Annual Barrington Celtic Fest! The website page in our Events section is current and will continue to be updated as necessary. Check it out for all the details!
February 16, 2017: We are thrilled to officially announce some news about what’s happening with the Pub’s old space formerly known as The Annex. A friend of the Pub’s owner and lifelong resident of Barrington – Brian McManus – along with his wife Dena will be opening “Remember Charlotte’s”. This will be a family friendly, old-school pizzeria inspired by and named in homage to a well known Barrington institution from the 1970’s & 1980’s, Charlotte’s Pizza. Construction has commenced and target opening date is early April… but pizza samplings will be available at the Barrington Celtic Fest! More information will be posted here as it gets closer to opening day.
UPDATE 2/20/17: They now have a Facebook page, please LIKE it for details & updates: https://www.facebook.com/RememberCharlottes
February 10, 2017: We are now five weeks out from our 7th Annual Barrington Celtic Fest, and full information on this great event will be posted on our website and the Facebook page by Monday (if not earlier). Also, we have a fantastic Valentine's Day specials menu for Tuesday, February 14th... and no reservations required for dining!
February 6, 2017: We have some sad news to report... a good customer and friend of the Pub, Greg Hughes, recently passed away. His memorial is today at Salem United Methodist Church in Barrington, starting at 6:30 PM.
February 2, 2017: Our February Beer of the Month is Revolution Anti-Hero IPA, which is local from Chicago. Their flagship IPA is supremely aromatic, crisp, and drinkable. This iconic ale features a blend of Warrior, Chinook, Centennial, and Amarillo to create a crisp clean bitterness and imparts massive floral and citrus aromas. Enjoy pint drafts through the month of February for the discounted price of $4.50.
January 25, 2017: We've revised our full menu and have expanded our offerings, which includes some great new lunch items! Check it all out on our Menus page. Our kitchen is open at 11 AM seven days a week, and the full menu is offered up until 10 PM when our "Late Night" menu takes over (available until 11:30 PM on weekedays and 1:00 AM on Friday/Saturday).
January 23, 2017: A quick note out to all former employees - your 2016 W-2 tax forms are available for pickup at the Pub. Any that are not picked up by Friday January 27th will be mailed to the address we have on file.
January 20, 2017: On the eve of the presidential inauguration, I was inaugurated into the board of directors for the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce, which happens to be one of the largest and most influential chambers in the state. Additionally, McGonigal’s Pub won the 2017 Hospitality Member of the Year award. Suffice to say it was a good night! I am honored and humbled by this recognition and look forward to serving the Barrington community on many levels for years to come. Thank you for your support. Sincerely, Bryan McGonigal
January 19, 2017: On Saturday January 21st the Pub will open at 8:50 AM for the Manchester United - Stoke City match (starts at 9 AM). Complimentary small breakfast buffet served at halftime, plus our usual great daily specials will be available.
January 13, 2017: The Pub will open at 9:45 AM on Sunday January 15th for the Manchester United - Liverpool match (starts at 10 AM). Along with our usual Sunday specials, Heieneken 20oz drafts drop to $4 each and we'll be serving a complimentary small breakfast buffet throught the first half of the match.
January 10, 2017: On Sunday January 15th The Pub will close at 9:00 PM so that we can celebrate with all our great employees at our Post-Holiday Staff Party. Also, the last kitchen orders that day will be taken at 8:00 PM. We will of course reopen for normal business hours & operations on Monday, January 16th. Thank you for your understanding.
January 5, 2017: Our January BEER OF THE MONTH happens to be the top selling beer in the world - Heineken! We use their patented Brew Lock Draft system for the best possible taste & freshness, serve it up in 20oz glasses, and for the entire month it's only $4.50. Plus on every Manchester United gameday it drops another 50¢. Enjoy!
January 1, 2017: On behalf of the Pub owners & staff, we want to thank all of our patrons for making 2016 another fun & successful year. 2017 will be bringing some enhancements to the Pub and new, exciting happenings in the space that used to be The Annex (stay tuned for details). Have a very happy and safe New Year!
December 26, 2016: New Years Eve is this coming Saturday, and we're having our annual party to celebrate the start of a new year! No cover charge, no expensive package deals, come as you are and enjoy the evening with us and Irish performer Gareth Woods. Details on our EVENTS page.
December 23, 2016: In the spirit of the season, here's a message from our general manager and longtime Barrington resident Joel Brady:
To my Fellow Barrington Citizens and all our Patrons,
Allow me to take the time to thank you for your continued support and patronage in 2016. It has been an absolute pleasure to serve you - we are humbled by your support. Without each of you, we could not have been able to grow and better serve our community.
In the Irish culture the term “Pub” is short for “Public House”. The “Public House” is a special place in the town designed to be welcoming, friendly and always helpful. In a way, it’s a place that is meant to exemplify the spirit of the holidays all year round. And I can assure you that our goal is to make you all feel comfortable and satisfied with every visit. So, on behalf of all the family and staff at McGonigal’s Pub, let me wish you a joyful Holiday Season and Happy New Year. And remember no matter how cold it is outside, there is always a hot meal, a cold drink, and warm smile waiting for you at the “Public House”.
Happy Holidays & Season’s Greetings from the entire staff and family at McGonigal’s Pub.
December 19, 2016: Here's our hours of operation for the remainder of the year (assume they are normal unless listed below):
Saturday December 24 - normal business hours, but our kitchen will be closing at 9:00 PM so there will be no "late night" kitchen services.
Sunday December 25 - Merry Christmas! The Pub will open at 5:00 PM with full bar service but no kitchen service. Various snacks will be provided.
Saturday December 31 - normal business hours and our 7th Annual Pub New Years Eve Party starts at 8:00 PM that evening. More details forthcoming on this event...
Sunday January 1, 2017 - normal business hours, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
December 17, 2016: New Years Eve is two weeks away, and as usual we're having our annual party to celebrate the start of a new year! No cover charge, no expensive package deals, come as you are and enjoy the evening with us and Irish performer Gareth Woods. Details on our EVENTS page.
December 9, 2016: Having trouble finding a gift for that difficult-to-buy-for someone? Looking for that last-minute gift idea that has widespread appeal? Try out a Pub gift card! You can get it for any $$ amount you like... stop by the Pub and pick up some! (sorry, online purchases not available)
December 2, 2016: Our Beer of the Month for December is Domaine DuPage French Country Ale, brewed by the local Two Brothers Brewing Company. Their Flagship beer is amber in color, with a toasty, sweet caramel start and a finish with just enough hops to clean off the palate. Enjoy $4 drafts of this fine beverage all month long!
November 30, 2016: This coming Saturday (December 3rd) is a BIG day in the Village of Barrington... Santa arrives right outside our main doors, it's the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony (also right outside our doors) and there are all sorts of fun activities in and around town! Visit the village website for all the details.
November 23, 2016: The Pub and all our staff want to wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving. As a reminder, the Pub is open tonight ("Black Wednesday") until 2:00 AM. On Thanksgiving Day we open at 5:00 PM with full bar service but NO kitchen service (some snacks will be provided).
November 16, 2016: This Saturday (November 19th) is Barrington's 2016 Holiday Wine Walk, which runs from 2 PM - 6 PM throughout the village. As usual the Pub is a proud sponsor of this event, and even though we're not listed on the flyer we are definitely open and serving up plenty of libations! For further info please check out the village website.
November 15, 2016: Our Beer of the Month - which will likely run through December - is a Chicagoland favorite. Goose Island's Green Line Pale Ale drafts are now available here for the low price of $4! Enjoy!
November 8, 2016: Since it is a voting day, here's something that's topical: The Pub has been nominated for Hospitality Member of the Year by the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce! We've been members of the chamber since we opened in 2010, and win or lose we're proud to be receiving the recognition. To vote for us - or if you simply want to check out all the great things that the BACC does - visit their site.
November 7, 2016: It's officially that time of the year when we need to announce our holiday schedule:
Wednesday November 23 - The Pub & Loft will be open an additional hour (late night) for "Black Wednesday". We also have Mark Himes playing live in the Pub starting at 9:00 PM.
Thursday November 24 - Happy Thanksgiving! The Pub opens for full bar service at 5:00 PM. No kitchen/dinner service available, but snacks may be provided.
Saturday December 24 - normal business hours, but our kitchen will be closing at 9:00 PM so there will be no "late night" kitchen services.
Sunday December 25 - Merry Christmas! The Pub will open at 5:00 PM with full bar service but no kitchen service. Various snacks will be provided.
Saturday December 31 - normal business hours and our 7th Annual Pub New Years Eve Party starts at 8:00 PM that evening. More details forthcoming on this event...
Sunday January 1, 2017 - normal business hours, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
November 3, 2016: The Pub enthusiastically congratulates our WORLD CHAMPION Chicago Cubs... bet that's a few words most people never thought they'd hear! Stop in today to celebrate the victory with our amazing THIRSTY THURSDAY specials!
November 2, 2016
GO CUBS!!!
October 28, 2016: We have a busy Saturday (10/29) in store, with an 9:00 AM early opening for Manchester United, the World Series and our Halloween gathering which features The Messengers (immediately following the game). Come in costume in the evening, enjoy our fun Halloween specials and possibly win some valuable prizes along the way!
October 26, 2016: The Pub is a proud participant of the 2016 Barrington Area TasteFest, which is tonight from 5 PM - 8 PM at the Marriott Northwest in Hoffman Estates. For further info check out the Chanber of Commerce's page.
October 23, 2016: Everyone knows that the Pub has been a Chicago Cubs bar since we opened, so obviously we're over-the-top thrilled about the World Series berth! Congrats to the team and their worthy opponents from Cleveland... for every World Series gameday we'll continue offering $2 Budweiser 16oz aluminum bottles, $2 Mille Lite 16oz cans & $2 Miller Genuine Draft 16oz cans all day long!
October 19, 2016: We have a great promotion - MyAllBlackBeer Rugby Sweepstakes - where you can win two tickets to the Allblack v Ireland rugby match at Soldier Field on Saturday November 5th! Info is located in the right pane of this page, but to find it quickly click here for details.
October 18, 2016: We'd like to congratulate our next-door neighbors, The Heart of Europe Cafe, on being voted "Best Doughnuts in Illinois". They join good company iin Barrington as in the past we have been voted "Best Chicago Suburban Irish Pub" and were also listed as one of the 66 Irish pubs in the nation!
October 7, 2016: LET'S GO CUBS!!! All day for every Cubs gameday during the length of the Cub's postseason run (and let's hope it ends with a World Series victory) the Pub will be offering the following specials all day for every Cubs gameday: $2 Budweiser 16oz aluminum bottles, $2 Mille Lite 16oz cans & $2 Miller Genuine Draft 16oz cans. We'll have our usual daily food & drink specials too. Cheer 'em on here!
October 3, 2016: Our beer of the month in September - Sam Adams OctoberFest - was such a popular one that we're keeping it on through October... or until Sam Adams stops making it for the season, whichever comes first. $4 drafts, enjoy 'em while you can!
September 27, 2016: It's homecoming week in Barrington, and the Pub would like to thank all the classes who are using our establishment for their reunions: 1991, 1986, 1976 & 1956! Keep up in mind for holiday parties, corporate events, birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, bachelor/bachelorette parties, wedding receptions or any other personal or special events - check out our Banquets-Parties page for further information on our offerings, and contact our events planner, Lisa Brady, at events@mcgonigalspub.com or 224-717-9199.
September 23, 2016: Enjoy the weekend at the Pub, there's lots of fun things happening! The next website update will be Tuesday September 27th but please check our Facebook page for daily updates.
September 21, 2016: Our "Burger and Wings Wednesday" runs from 5 PM - 9 PM today, with our special 7oz grass fed burger starting at $5.95 and discounts on our amazing Pub Chicken Wings! Visit the Burger & Wings page in our Specials section for details.
September 20, 2016: We may not be a German bar but the Pub will be featuring some festive food & drink specials for an Oktoberfest celebration this coming weekend! Menus will be posted here and on our Facebook page.
September 17, 2016: Happy Halfway to St. Patrick's Day! Enjoy the festivities, specials and music by The Fluffers tonight in the Pub... just six more months until the next Barrington Celtic Fest!
September 16, 2016: Continuing on with our week-long "Halfway to St. Patrick's Day" celebration bring us a DJ Dance Party with DJ Atlas in The Loft, running from 9 PM - Close. A fun night of party & dance tunes, and we never charge a cover for Pub sponsored events!
September 15, 2016: Besides our usual & plentiful "Thirsty Thursday" specials, today we are starting a weekly Thursday evening of music in The Loft with local talent Mac Dralle! Starting time is 7:30 PM.
September 14, 2016: Starting today is our official BURGER AND WINGS WEDNESDAY! This runs from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM and is a great chance to get an amazing 7oz grass-fed beef burger with a side, starting at just $5.95! You can then customize your burger however you want. We also have a "Pub Burger of the Day" (these will be creative) and are featuring our fantastic chicken wings at discounted prices, along with a NEW special sauce each week! Full info is available in the Pub now and on our Daily Specials page.
September 13, 2016: Starting today and every Tuesday we'll be featuring BEER FLIGHTS with guidance from our resident bartender beer expert Mike DeMalpardita. It's the first run today so currently we're providing jsut two types - the Irish Flight (Guinness, Harp, Smithwicks & Magners) for $9 and a Mix/Match Flight (customer choice of four different brews) for $10. Each sample is 5oz, and you get to keep a souvenir glass for every flight purchased.
September 12, 2016: Starting today and every Monday through football season we'll feature Monday Night Football drink & food specials during the game. There are two games on September 12th & we have $3.50 Miller Lite 23oz drafts and a plethora of "tailgate food specials" to complement our regular menu. Moving forward our resident football expert - bartender Dan Irons - will be presenting additional fun drinks at discounted prices!
September 11, 2016: Time is passing. Yet, for the United States of America, there will be no forgetting September the 11th. We will remember every rescuer who died in honor. We will remember every family that lives in grief. We will remember the fire and ash, the last phone calls, the funerals of the children.
– President George W. Bush
September 9, 2016: Our "Halfway to St. Patrick's Day" WEEK-LONG celebration kicks off on Sunday with the start of the NFL Season and great new specials. Every day of the week leading up to September 17th will feature new and exciting happenings. More details to follow right here and on Facebook!
September 8, 2016: If you are looking for a place to host a holiday party, corporate event, birthday party, rehearsal dinner, bachelor/bachelorette party, wedding reception or any other special event, look no further than the Pub! We offer several banquet options within our facility for private and semi-private parties & events. Check out our Banquets-Parties page for further information on our offerings. For bookings, professional planning assistance and additional details, contact our events planner, Lisa Brady, at events@barringtonpub.com or 224-717-9199. Times and dates have been filling up quickly, so call us today and reserve your spot now!
September 7, 2016: One month from now (Friday October 8th) we welcome Celtic Thunder's Paul Byrom to the Pub for a return performance! Tickets and further info on this event can be found at paulbyrom.ie.
September 3, 2016: Welcome back college football and the Nebraska Cornhuskers! On college gameday Saturdays we'll feature $2.50 Coors Light Bottles along with all our other great specials. We'll also show every Nebraska game on our HDTVs. GO BIG RED!
September 1, 2016: Welcome to September! We have the perfect beer of the month to ring in the fall season - Sam Adams OctoberFest. $4 draft pints all month long! Also, tonight is the final Barrington Cruise Night of 2016 and we are honored to be outside in the center of it serving up some delicious food.
August 30, 2016: We are pleased to welcome Celtic Thunder's Keith Harkin back to the Pub... the show is tomorrow (Wednesday August 31st) and is a ticket-only event. More information available at his Facebook page, and ticket info can be found here. Please also note that all updated entertainment at the Pub can be found on our EVENTS page, and this will also include additional info on theme nights, specials, and happenings around the Village that include the Pub.
August 17, 2016: We are one month away from a special "Halfway to St. Patrick's Day" event.. stay tued for details!
August 15, 2016: Coming soon... Nebraska & Chicago Bears football gameday specials, updated food menus, "Burger Wednesdays" great new family dining options in The Loft (our amazing 2nd level) and various other enhancements that are sure to please all our patrons! The roll-out starts the beginning of September.
August 6, 2016: The start of the Premier League season is forthcoming, and we'd like to remind everyone that the Pub proudly supports Manchester United (though ALL Premier league fans are very welcome in our establishment). Every MUFC gameday we feature $4 Heineken 20oz Drafts along with our other great daily specials.
UPDATE 8/12/16 - The Pub will be opening at 7:30 AM for the MUFC - AFC Bournemouth match on Sunday, August 14th!
July 26, 2016: For those of you playing the Pokémon GO game, we are a "Poké Stop"... the mural on the west side of our building is where you'll find the critters. While you're here, stop in for some refreshing drinks and great food!
July 14, 2016: The Pub is excited to announce the return of Celtic Thunder's Keith Harkin to our 2nd level main stage! Show date is Wednesday August 31st. More information available at his Facebook page, and ticket info can be found here.
July 5, 2016: Our entertainment partnership with Epic is making news (Metromix - Laughter in the Loft) and providing lots of fun for patrons! The next "Laughter in the Loft" event is this Saturday, July 9th at 8:00 PM (doors open at 7 PM for dining & drinks). These shows are held in our 2nd level, and tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door (pending availability). Visit www.epic-rep.com for all the details.
UPDATE 7/22/16 - this performance has been postponed until a September date TBA.
July 4, 2016: On behalf of the Pub staff we wish everyone a very happy and safe Independence Day. As mentioned before we are open all day, so stop by for some food & drink, plus you can watch both our Chicago baseball teams who are playing home games at the same time. Also, don't forget to pick up your Brewfest tickets with t-shirt) while you're here!
June 27, 2016: We will be open regular business hours on Monday July 4th, so feel free to join us anytime while celebrating Independence Day! We also have a great lineup of entertainment for the holiday wekeend: Celtic Thunder's Colm Keegan & Laura Durrant are doing two shows on Saturday July 2nd, Mac Dralle is also here the evening of July 2nd and we have the Irish music of the Ragged Rascals from 4-7 PM on Sunday July 3rd.
June 23, 2016: Today is the first day of the 2016 Barrington Farmer's Market, which takes place right outside our main doors off of Park Avenue. This will run every Thursday from 2 PM - 7 PM through October 13th. Combine this event with the Barrington Cruise Night (starting at 6 PM every Thursday through August) and you have lots going on downtown... the Pub just happens to be right in the center of it all!
June 21, 2106: Our next event with Epic-Rep Theatre Company is "Music in the Loft" at 3:00 PM on Sunday June 26th. Click here for more information, plus here's a few additional press releases on our partnership to view:
Epic-Rep partners with McGonigal’s Pub in Barrington
Lakewood woman's theater company to host Laughter in the The Loft in Barrington
PODCAST: Lakewood actress talks comedy show, 'Batman v Superman'
June 17, 2016: Saturday June 18th from 1 PM - 5 PM is the Barrington Summer Beer & Wine Walk. Celebrate Father's Day and the beginning of summer with an afternoon of sipping craft beers and a variety of wines. As always the Pub is a sponsor (and participant) in this event. More information can be found on the Village website.
June 14, 2016: Tomorrow (Wednesday June 15th) from 6 PM - 9 PM is "Mom's Night Out" in The Loft at the Pub, Cocktail Party & Shopping! This is a FREE event but be sure to per-register to get your VIP Access - click here for details and registration.
June 9, 2016: Join us this Friday June 10th for the Barrington Area Relay for Life, being held at Barrington High School from 5 PM - 11 PM. The owners of the Pub consistently donate to American Cancer Society, and the Pub will also be serving food and pop/water at the event. Details on the event can be found here. Also, a reminder that tickets WITH t-shirts for the 13th Annual Barrington Brewfest are now available for purchase (cash or check only) at the Pub!
June 8, 2016: A quick announcement - the popular Leinenkugel Summer Shandy is our June Beer of the Month, $4 drafts for the start of summer and all month long! Also, soon we will have many more details on "The Loft" - the Pub's awesome 2nd level. It will be open at 4 PM the next couple days, then will be full-time all week long starting next week!
June 6, 2016: Just a reminder - McGonigal's Pub will be CLOSED for business today (Monday June 6th) and Tuesday June 7th for some plumbing & kitchen repairs, along with other needed general maintenance. Normal business hours will resume on Wednesday June 8th. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding and continued patronage.
June 3, 2016: It is with great sadness to announce that The Annex will be closing it's doors for regular business this Saturday, June 4th. Established in September 2012, it became more than just an extension of the Pub and took on its own fun identity in the Barrington area. Join us this weekend to bid adieu to The Annex.
As the saying goes, "when a door closes a window opens"... but in this case it's two windows!
The Pub has a fantastic second level that has mostly been used for private events, but we will now be using it full-time for all patrons. Called "The Loft", we will be featuring family style dining, theme nights, great new entertainment and much more!
We are thrilled to announce our new entertainment partner Epic Repertory Theatre Company and look forward to great new programming over the next year Plans for late this year & early 2017 would be to reconfigure the Annex space into a small entertainment venue for comedy nights, cabaret and other performances! Progress will be posted here as there is more to report. However, we're starting with them right away as there are already some entertainment dates scheduled in The Loft for this summer, which will be posted on our Events calendar.
Details on all the above will be covered soon. Also, note that for the short term we'll continue to use The Annex for some private functions, but starting next week we encourage all Annex patrons to utilize The Loft and of course The Pub!
June 2, 2016: Tonight is the first Barrington Cruise Night of 2016! It's the 13th season of this annual summer event, which runs every Thursday (weather pending) throughout the summer. They start after 6 PM, are family friendly and FREE to attend. The Pub serves food outside at some of these events and we will be there tonight! The event takes place about a block south of the Pub; fo rmore information visit the village website.
May 31, 2016: McGonigal's Pub will be CLOSED for business on Monday June 6th and Tuesday June 7th for some plumbing & kitchen repairs, along with other needed general maintenance. Normal business hours will resume on Wednesday June 8th. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding and continued patronage.
May 28, 2016: A quick reminder, we are OPEN regular business hours on Memorial Day (Monday May 30th).
May 19, 2016: Here's a few noteworthy upcoming events in and around the Pub:
Saturday May 28th - Sunday May 29th is the 7th Annual Barrington Art Festival. 10 AM - 5 PM both days, and the Pub will be in the center of it (literally) serving refreshments.
Thursday June 2nd is the kickoff night for the 13th year of Barrington Cruise Nights, and the Pub will be front and center again serving up delicious food!
Saturday June 4th we will be having a special "bon voyage" party in The Annex, open to all patrons. More information on this event to follow.
Friday June 10th is the 19th Annual Barrington Area Relay for Life, which runs 5 PM - 11 PM at Barrington High School. The Pub not only donates to this cause but also is a food vendor participant! Details here.
There will be several more events in July which we will list soon. Two of primary interest are Uncork Barrington (July 8th) and the 13th Annual Barrington Brewfest (July 9th). We participate in both but are the "Grand Brewmaster Sponsor" for the Brewfest for the 7th straight year!
May 12, 2016: We welcome Celtic Thunder's Colm Keegan and Laura Durant back to the Pub for TWO special performances on Saturday July 2nd! Info for the "I'll Never Be Alone" Show (2:00 PM) can be found here, and the "4th Of July Party" show (7:00 PM) can be found here. For additional information at this time, check out www.ColmKeegan.com.
May 6, 2016: The Pub wishes all the fantastic moms out there a very happy Mother's Day this Sunday. It's hard to show appreciation for such important people with just one day, but we'll try... we have some fantastic specials - both food and drink - for all moms and their families. No reservations required!
May 2, 2016: Our April beer of the month was so popular we're giving it another month! May is Blue Moon, $4 drafts all day all month long! Next month we get into the "summer" styles... stay tuned!
April 21, 2016: This Saturday, April 23rd, is Barrington's 2016 Spring Wine Walk. The times are 2 PM - 6 PM, and as always the Pub is a sponsor of this fun event that encompasses most of the downtown area! The Annex will also be directly participating by opening early and offering additional wine tasting specials, including bottles for purchase. For additional details please visit the Village of Barrington website, and maps of the event are available here in PDF format.
April 4, 2016: Our Chicago Cubs start their 2016 season tonight in Anaheim, but in a week when they have their official home opener we'll be ready with home gameday specials - $2 Budweiser 16oz Aluminum cans and $2 Miller Lite & MGD 16oz cans - that are good for every Cubs home game! We'll also be announcing similar gameday specials for the Chicago Blackhawks upcoming playoff run, stay tuned for more details.
April 1, 2016: Our April Beer of the Month is Blue Moon, a Belgian style wheat ale that remains a tremendously popular choice on our taps. $4 drafts all day all month long! We'd also like to thank the fine folks at Revolution Brewing for their two month stint as our first "Brewery of the Month".
March 28, 2106: We are seeking to hire Bartenders, Servers, Busser/Barbacks & Food Runners, and for kitchen duties Line Cooks & Dishwashers. Part time and some full time positions available. Please visit our Employment page for details.
March 26, 2016: The Pub is open regular business hours on Easter Sunday (11 AM - 1 AM) and we have some Easter-friendly specials for the family... information is posted right here, to the right (it will be removed after Easter).
March 20, 2016: The 6th Annual Barrington Celtic Fest event was another huge success, THANK YOU to all our patrons, the Barrington community and all great efforts from our staff. We're already looking forward to next year, and St. Patrick's Day falls on a Friday! As time permits some updates and recaps will be posted right here on our website and the Celtic Fest Facebook page.
March 17, 2016: Happy St. Patrick's Day! This will be the last update here until after the three day Barrington Celtic Fest. Please visit our Celtic Fest Facebook page for up-to-the-minute update.
March 14, 2016: Just a reminder that we proudly support Manchester United and Nebraska Cornhuskers football. We open for all MUFC games that start 9:00 AM or later, and will usually open for earlier ones too - check here or our Facebook page for schedule updates. We'll always run specials on gamedays for both teams and encourage fans to come out and cheer 'em on here!
March 9, 2016: Though every year it's overshadowed by our annual St. Patrick's Day celebration (Barrington Celtic Fest), the Pub's business anniversary is March 9th. Today happens to be our SIX YEAR anniversary! We sincerely thank the community and all our patrons and staff - both current and past - as we wouldn't have been successful without your support. As a token of our appreciation, we have some outstanding specials planned for the day: two of our signature food items at just $6 (Denny Reuben and Shepherd's Pie), along with an ALL DAY Happy Hour! Enjoy, and THANKS!
February 29, 2016: Happy Leap Day! Not only do you get another day of our February "Brewery of the Month", due to its popularity we've opted to extend it through March. Enjoy a rotating tap from Revolution Brewery, with their brews costing only $4.50 per draft all month long!
February 19, 2016: The Pub would like to congratulate our good friends at McNally's Pub on their grand re-opening! Visit their Facebook page or website for details.
February 17, 2016: We are one month away from the Barrington Celtic Fest, our fifth overall and seventh major St. Patrick's Day celebration! Details on the logistics, entertainment, vendors and sponsors will be posted on the Celtic Fest page in our events section.
February 12, 2016: Our Valentine's Day celebration lasts from Friday through Sunday! We have some fantastic food & drink specials, plus some great music from local Irish crooner Seamus O'Kane on Saturday night. Also, no reservations are required for dining throughout the weekend.
February 1, 2016: We're off to a great start in February - our BREWERY of the Month is Revolution Brewing, located in Chicago. This month we'll have a rotating tap or two that features Revolution beers, and their drafts are just $4.50 all month long! Also, we have fun plans to celebrate Mardi Gras and Valentine's Day, info posted soon.
January 28, 2016: To complement our fantastic Happy Hour offerings, we just added some wine specials for The Annex! Happy Hour runs 4-6 PM every Monday-Friday on both sides or our establisments. Details are on the Specials page. Starting February 1st we'll be featuring our first BREWERY of the Month - Revolution Brewing in Chicago - offering some of their drafts at discounted prices all month long!
January 15, 2016: A quick note out to all former employees - your 2015 W-2 tax forms are available for pickup at the Pub. Any that are not picked up by January 29th will be mailed to the address we have on file.
January 7, 2016: With the new year comes new needs for energetic, hard working individuals to join our great staff! We are seeking to hire Servers, Hosts/Hostesses, Food Runners and Bussers/Barbacks. Part time and some full time positions available. Please visit our Employment page for details.
January 5, 2016: Just a quick announcemet - the 2016 Barrington Celtic Fest is scheduled for March 17th - 19th and will feature the return of the festival tent! All relevant details will be posted on the Celtic Fest page as they become available.
December 31, 2015: On behalf of the Pub & Annex owners & staff, we want to thank all of our patrons for making 2015 a very successful year fo us... we're very excited about all the fantastic things we will be enhancing and offering in 2016, and it's all thanks to YOU! Have a very happy and safe New Years!
December 21, 2015: As a quick reminder, here's our remaining holiday schedule:
Thursday December 24 - normal business hours but there will be no "late night" kitchen services (food service ends at 10 PM).
Friday December 25 - Merry Christmas! The Pub will open at 5:00 PM with full bar service but no kitchen service (various snacks will be provided). The Annex will be closed.
Thursday December 31 - normal business hours, but our 6th Annual Pub New Years Eve Party starts at 8:00 PM that evening.
Friday January 1, 2015 - normal business hours for the Pub and The Annex. Happy New Year!
December 18, 2015: Information on our 6th Annual New Years Eve celebration has been posted in the Events section. We're pleased to announce that we have DJ Atlas in The Annex and local talent Mac Dralle in the Pub. And, best of all, no cover charge to attend! More details forthcoming.
December 16, 2015: It's finally back, a REAL "Happy Hour" celebration that actually spans two full hours, Monday-Friday from 4 PM until 6 PM. Effective today, enjoy $4 Guinness, Harp & Smithwicks 20oz Drafts, $2.50 “You Call It” Well Drinks and $2 Bottles of Miller Lite, Bud, Bud Light & Coors Light. Some great food specials and additional weekday specials are being added and will be effective tomorrow (December 17th). All updates will be posted on the Specials main page. Enjoy!
December 10, 2015: Sam Adams Winter Lager takes over as our beer of the month. $4 drafts through December or whenever it runs out... best to enjoy it now as this seasonal traditionally doesn't last too long!
December 9, 2015: Having trouble finding a gift for that difficult-to-buy-for someone? Looking for that last-minute gift idea that has widespread appeal? Try out a Pub/Annex gift card! You can get it for any $$ amount you like... stop by the Pub and pick up some! (sorry, online purchases not available)
December 1, 2015: Tomorrow (Wednesday December 2nd) in The Annex is the Annual Holiday Party & Toy Drive for Barrington Giving Day. Everyone is invited to stop by, donate some toys, enjoy our great food & drink menu items along with several different wine and liquor tastings.
This weekend (Saturday December 5th) is the Village of Barrington's annual tree lighting ceremony AND the arrival of Santa, both of which are right in front of our building! Visit the village website for more details on all the events and activities planned for this festive day.
November 24, 2015: Let the holidays begin! The Pub is open an extra hour (until 2 AM) on "Black Wednesday", November 25th, and along with some great drink specials we'll ave two bands for the evening - Cirrus Falcon and Mark Himes! Also, we will open on Thanksgiving Day at 5 PM, full bar service but no kitchen service (some bar snacks will be provided). Bears-Packers are also the Thanksgiving evening game to make for the end of a great day!
November 19, 2015: The next website update will be on Tuesday, November 24th. In the meantime please visit our Facebook page for up-to-the-minute news.
November 12, 2015: The Village of Barrington will host the 2015 Holiday Merchant Wine Walk on Saturday, November 21, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This event is planned to kick off the holiday shopping season by introducing shoppers and visitors to the unique shops and restaurants in Barrington. As fro all past wine walks we are primary sponsors, and there will be a special wine tasting with discounted product in The Annex during the event. More details can be found on the village website.
November 11, 2015: In honor of Veteran's Day (Wednesday November 11th), all day long we are offering 25% off tabs for all of our patrons who are veterans or active duty in the military service (please show your military ID for the discount). It's just our little way of saying THANK YOU to all the brave men and women who have served our country.
November 9, 2015: It's officially that time of the year when we need to announce our holiday schedule:
Wednesday November 25 - The Pub and Annex will be open an additional hour (late night) for "Black Wednesday". We also have Cirrus Falcon playing live in the Pub starting at 9 PM.
Thursday November 26 - Happy Thanksgiving! The Pub opens for full bar service at 5:00 PM. No kitchen/dinner service available, but snacks may be provided. The Annex will be closed.
Thursday December 24 - normal business hours but there will be no "late night" kitchen services (food service ends at 10 PM).
Friday December 25 - Merry Christmas! The Pub will open at 5:00 PM with full bar service but no kitchen service (various snacks will be provided). The Annex will be closed.
Thursday December 31 - normal business hours, but our 6th Annual Pub New Years Eve Party starts at 8:00 PM that evening. More details forthcoming on this event...
Friday January 1, 2015 - normal business hours for the Pub and The Annex. Happy New Year!
November 2, 2015: Our November Beer of the Month is an old favorite and one of the first "big time" craft beers - Blue Moon. For those of you not familiar with this beer, it's a Belgian style wheat ale that was the brewery's first year-round release back in 1995. Happy 20th Blue Moon! $4 drafts all month long.
October 30, 2015: Be sure to join us for our 6th Annual Halloween Bash, which takes place tomorrow, Saturday October 31st. Full details are listed to the right. Also, note that we will be opening early that day (10 AM) for Manchester United-Crystal Palace. Happy Halloween!
October 22, 2015: On Sunday October 25th the Pub is opening early for the Manchester United-Manchester City match. 8:45 AM opening, 9:05 start time. We'll feature our usual Manchester United gameday specials - $4 Heineken 20oz Drafts & $3 Jack Daniels Fire shots - plus there will be a complimentary small breakfast buffet at hafltime. See you here! Note that when Manchester United plays early, we usually open for it! Check out this page or our Facebook page for updates.
October 15, 2015: We are pleased to announce that Corey Coleman is our new Sous Chef. Corey, who started with us in August, has a wealth of experience and joins Executive Chef Richard Meierdirks to help lead our kitchen. With new menus and specials forthcoming, we will continue to improve on our already solid and consistently great food service!
October 7, 2015: Menu announcements:
Smithwick's Irish Ale is our October Beer of the Month, $4.50 for 20oz drafts for the remainder of the month.
Starting today CHILI has been added back for the season, so it's available every day as our second Soup of the Day!
Also starting today we are introducing a new "Appetizer" small plate menu specifically for The Annex. This will be in additon to what's offered in the regular Pub menu. It will appear on the menu in the Annex section soon.
In a couple weeks we're releasing a revamped main food menu that will include several new, delicious items!
Also in a couple weeks there will be a plethora of new daily and happy hour specials!
October 6, 2015: Tomorrow our Chicago Cubs take on Pittsburgh for the start of what we hope to be a World Series playoff run. The Pub LOVES the Cubs! Cheer 'em on here as we'll be featuring $2.50 Bud & Bud Light bottles, $3 Jack Daniels Fire shots and $3 SoCo Cherry Bombs for all Cubs playoff games!
October 5, 2015: Irish artist Keith Harkin has just been booked for a live performance at the Pub on Friday, November 13th. Ticket information and other details can be found here, plus you can get more details about Keith from his Facebook page. Remember to check out our Events page for general information on upcoming bands, entertainment and special events!
October 1, 2015: Only 30 days left until our 6th Annual Halloween Bash! It will take place in both levels of the Pub and all of The Annex... expect ghoulishly great food & drink specials, live entertainment and cash prizes for the costume contest. Details coming soon!
September 24, 2015: Next weekend is Barrington's Homecoming and we are thrilled to be hosting three class reunions: BHS classes of 1975, 1985 & 1995! As a reminder, if you are looking for a place to host any type of special event (holiday, menorials, corporate, holiday, weddings, birthdays, etc) please contact our events planner, Lisa Brady, at events@mcgonigalspub.com or 224-717-9199.
September 11, 2015: Remembering fourteen years ago today...
September 9, 2015: If you are looking for a place to host a holiday party, corporate event, birthday party, rehearsal dinner, bachelor/bachelorette party, wedding reception or any other special event, look no further than the Pub or The Annex! We offer several banquet options within our facility for private and semi-private parties & events. Check out our Banquets-Parties page for further information on our offerings. For bookings, professional planning assistance and additional details, contact our events planner, Lisa Brady, at events@mcgonigalspub.com or 224-717-9199. Times and dates have been filling up quickly, so call us today and reserve your spot now!
September 4, 2015: The Pub is OPEN normal business hours on Labor Day, however The Annex will be closed. Have a fun & safe holiday weekend, and be sure to make us part of your plans!
September 2, 2015: Our September beer of the month is a world wide favorite, which is a fact considering it's the #1 selling beer in the world! HEINEKEN 20oz drafts are just $4 all month long, and with their patented brew-lock system installed at our establishment, you're assured of the freshest possible beer.
Also, we're pleased to announce some of our football specials with more (food & drink) coming soon: NEBRASKA Huskers and College Gameday Saturdays we'll feature $2.50 Coors Light Bottles, CHICAGO BEARS and NFL Gameday Sundays feature $3.50 Miller Lite 23oz Drafts, and through the month of September our Heineken beer of the month special gets even better for Manchester United gamedays, as the price drops to $3.50!
August 27, 2015: The Pub has been proud to be a main sponsor of Barrington Cruise Night for the sixth straight year, and tonight is the final show of the season. 5:30 - 8 PM is the time, and we'll be outside serving food and (non-alcoholic) drinks for show patrons.
August 20, 2015: Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale is back on tap... but due to import & distribution issues we are not sure for how much longer. The Pub opened with this great brew, and it's hard to find in the Chicagoland area. Get some while it lasts, but we do hope to be able to keep it.
August 17, 2015: We have some great things in store for you in September - new daily specials, new food menus, happy hour specials, and of course lots of football featuring the NFL Package (watch the games here) and gameday specials for the Nebraska Huskers and Chicago Bears! Details to follow soon...
August 13, 2015: Three weeks from today we welcome back Celtic Thunder's Neil Byrne & Ryan Kelly for their fourth group of concerts at the Pub! Show dates are September 10th & 11th, plus an extra "late night session" on the 11th. All shows are in the Pub's 2nd level and are advance ticket sales only; space is limited and the Pub doesn't handle the ticketing, so please check out their web pages for details - http://www.byrneandkelly.com
August 7, 2015: The Pub is very happy to announce that one of our own, Richard Meierdirks, has officially taken over the reigns as our executive chef. Richard has spent nearly five years with us, including some time as our Sous Chef. You'll continue to receive the same excellent food choices and quality that you've grown to expect from the Pub... and more! Congrats Richard, you've earned it and we're lucky to have you!
August 6, 2015: The Barclays Premier League season kicks off this weekend, with Manchester United taking on Tottenham. The Pub will be open at 6:45 AM for the match, and as we do with every Manchester United gameday Heineken 20oz drafts are only $4! We'll add on some additional drink and food specials during the season.
July 16, 2015: Thank you Governor Bruce Rauner - after a 26 year ban, HAPPY HOUR is finally returning to Illinois! Stay tuned for great new Pub drink (and food) specials that should be starting within the next few weeks!
July 13, 2015: The Beer of the Month has finally changed, and this one will last through the end of August: Sam Adams Summer Ale. "Crisp and tangy with refreshing lemon peel and a hint of pepper from rare Grains of Paradise. Golden, hazy, & thirst quenching, this American wheat ale balances bright citrus, Noble hops & spice for a lively brew that’s perfect on any summer day." $4 draft pints now through August 31st.
July 12, 2015: The 12th Annual Barrington Brew Fest was a huge hit, just as it has been the prior years. On behalf of the "Grand Brewmaster Sponsor" (us), we thank you for your patronage and are already looking forward to next year! Stay in touch via the website or Facebook page.
July 1, 2015: Attention: we will be open regular business hours on Saturday July 4th... in fact we're opening bit early (10:30 AM). If you're coming out to watch Barrington's parade feel free to stop in for a quick drink or bite to eat!
June 30, 2015: On behalf of the owners and all the staff at the Pub, I'd like to thank our Executive Chef Justin Odom for his five years of service here, two of which at the lead role. Justin exemplified the highest levels of dedication & hard work during all the time he was here, and his team is one of the reasons our Pub as a whole has been so successful. We wish him the nothing but the best in all his future endeavors.
June 25, 2015: Adding on to the Barrington Cruise Night fun every Thursday is the Barrington Farmer's Market, which officially starts today and is located right outside our front door. Hours of operation are 2 PM - 7 PM and it runs through mid-fall. Summertime Thursdays are a lot of fun in our village!
June 19, 2015: We are currently conducting interviews for our Executive Chef position, and are also seeking a seasoned Bartender for some high traffic shifts. If you or anyone you know may qualify, let us know! Please visit our Employment page for details.
June 16, 2015: Congratulations to our Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks, their third championship in six years! Back in 2010 when they were in the hunt for the first of these three, we came up with "Blackhawks Style" wings that are sweet and (very) hot, just like the team. They ended up being so popular that to this day they've been a mainstay on our menu. Not for the timid, but if you can handle heat give them a try!
June 15, 2015: We are very pleased to announce the hiring of Eamonn Brady as our new General Manager. He comes to us with 30+ years experience running Irish Pubs, including opening three establishments. It's very exciting to have him aboard! Welcome, Eamonn!
June 7, 2015: Our May beer of the month was also a UEFA sponsor so it extended through this past weekend's champioinship match. Now we can officially announce our June Beer of the Month as Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy - perfect timing as our summer weather is officially here! $4 drafts all month long, so enjoy the start of summer and enjoy our beer!
June 3, 2015: Be here for all the Chicago Blackhawks matches as they take on Tampa Bay in their quest for the Stanley Cup... we will have new great food & drink specials every gameday! Check out this site (to the right) or our Facebook page for details.
May 28, 2015: The summertime Barrington Cruise Nights start today and are out in the center of the village every Thursday (weather permitting) through the end of August. The Pub is once again proud to be a major sponsor of this event, and we will be serving food on the events dated June 25th (Street Rods & pre-1948), August 27th (Trucks, 4x4's) and perhaps another date or two TBA. Be sure to come visit us!
May 27, 2015: Tickets for the 12th Annual Barrington Brewfest (Saturday July 11th) are now on sale right here, and as the "Grand Brewmaster Sponsor" we are the ONLY place where you can get your complimentary t-shirt in advance with ticket purchase! Standard admission is $40, VIP tickets are $80, and "designated driver" tickets are $20. Cash or check only (checks made out to BACOA). Visit www.barringtonbrewfest.com for further details on the event and/or if you'd rather purchase your ticket online.
May 22, 2015: Join us on Sunday May 24th for a 9:00 AM EARLY OPENING - it's Manchester United vs. Hull City & the last regular season Premier League games!
May 20, 2015: The sixth annual Barrington Art Festival returns this Memorial Day weekend, Saturday May 23 & Sunday May 24, along Cook and Station streets in downtown Barrington. 10 AM - 5 PM each day, and the Pub will once again be outside right in the middle of it, providing libations for festival patrons. For more information please visit their website.
May 14, 2015: We are on the lookout for some experienced kitchen help on the higher levels - head chef & sous chef. We're also seeking an experienced Bartender for a few shifts. Please visit our Employment page for details.
May 8, 2015: Next Saturday (May 16th) is the Barrington Spring Wine Walk, and once again the Pub & Annex are proud sponsors for this fun event. 2-6 PM rain or shine... spring into summer in Barrington with an afternoon of shopping, sipping and strolling. Each specialty shop along the walk will feature a wine tasting, small treats and unique gift items. And it's all FREE! For details visit the Village website.
May 4, 2015: We're extremely proud and honored to welcome a few members of Celtic Thunder to the Pub for live performances: This Wednesday May 6th Colm Keegan is here, and September 10th & 11th (including an extra "late night session" on the 11th) we're thrilled to have Neil Byrne & Ryan Kelly back for their fourth time! All shows are in the Pub's 2nd level and are advance ticket sales only; the Pub doesn't handle the ticketing, so please check out their web pages for details.
May 1, 2015: Our May beer of the month needs no special introduction as it's the #1 selling beer in the world - HEINEKEN. 20oz drafts are just $4 all month long, and with their patented brew-lock system installed at our establishment, you're assured of the freshest possible beer!
April 24, 2015: Due to weather concerns, Barrington's Sesquicentennial Celebration has been rescheduled for Sunday, April 26th. Visit www.barrington150.com for details & updates.
UPDATE 4/27/15: The weather was nearly perfect and it turned out to be an AMAZING birthday celebration! Thank you to all the people who came out and congrats to Barrington on #150!
April 22, 2015: A friend of the Pub is currently in treatment for cancer, so to help with the costs we are hosting the Jessie Hall Fundraiser for Appendix Cancer. The event is this Saturday, April 25th from 6-10 PM and will be held in the Pub's 2nd level. Raffles, auctions and live music featuring TRIADD! The event is open to all friends of Jessie and the public. Click here for details.
April 21, 2015: It's a big deal so we'll advertise it again: Barrington's Sesquicentennial Celebration is this Saturday, April 25th! and we are of course in the center of the event! Visit www.barrington150.com for details.
April 20, 2015: We proudly welcome the very popular Bell's Oberon back on tap, where it will reside for several months. Also for you true Irish stout fans, Murphy's Stout returned to our taps around St. Patrick's Day and will be here for a while as well! Also being featured is the popular "Not Your Father's Root Beer" from Wauconda based Small Town Brewery. Check out our Beer Menu page for details. We rotate a few of our taps frequently with regional or specialty craft beers, so be sure to ask your bartender for details.
April 9, 2015: In a couple weeks the Village of Barrington celebrates its 150 year anniversary, and we are right in the center of the celebrations! Visit the downtown area on Saturday April 25th for an amazing amount of activities, including the Pub selling food and drinks right at the corner of Cook & Station Streets. More information available at Barrington150.com.
UPDATE April 15, 2015: Daily Herald article on the event.
April 1, 2015: It's a new month, and that means a new Beer of the Month. For April it's a fantastic local brew - Revolution Anti-Hero IPA. "This iconic ale features a blend of four hop varieties which creates a crisp bitterness and imparts massive floral and citrus aromas." 6.5% ABV, IBU 70, and drafts are only $4.50 all month long!
March 20, 2015: A quick heads up to all our Manchester United fans - the Pub will be opening early on Sunday March 22nd for the ManU-Liverpool match. Doors open at 8:20, match starts at 8:30, complimentary small breakfast buffet at halftime and several great drink specials!
March 18, 2015: It was a FANTASTIC St. Patrick's Day celebration, all five days of it! A big THANK YOU to all our patrons (and staff) for making this long party another huge success! Any updates on the past few days and next years event will be posted on the Celtic Fest page.
March 13, 2015: Our sixth year of celebrating St. Patrick's Day starts TODAY and goes through Tuesday! Please visit our Celtic Fest page for all the details.
March 9, 2015: Though it's a little overshadowed by the excitement of St. Patrick's Day, the Pub hits a milestone TODAY. Monday, March 9th 2015 is our FIVE YEAR anniversary! We sincerely thank all of our patrons and staff - both current and past - as we couldn't have done it without you. To show our gratitide, we've added in some fantastic food & drink specials for today only.
March 5, 2015: A sad announcement to report - in less than two weeks McNally's Pub in St. Charles IL will be celebrating it's last St. Patrick's Day as that pub. There are new owners who will be changing the name and theme of the establishment. The newspaper article can be found here. For those of you who didn't know, McNally's Pub was the grand inspiration for our Pub, and Maurice McNally himself was responsible for our decor and buildout. We've remained friendly affiliates for the past five years and are truly heartbroken to see them go.
March 4, 2015: Our Beer of the Month for March is a perfect fit for the month - Harp Irish Lager. The best selling Irish lager, with its sparkling colour makes it a distinctive, yet approachable import. It's one of our original Irish beers on tap and remains a best seller at the Pub - but now you can get 20oz drafts of it all month long for just $4.50!
February 26, 2015: Information on our FIVE DAY St. Patrick's Day (Celtic Fest) celebration will be posted right here this weekend. Also, our beer of the month stays with Abita, but has moved to Grapefruit IPA... you have a few more days to enjoy it, as we'll switch to a special March Beer of the month by 3/3.
February 13, 2015: We are a month away from the start of this years Barrington Celtic Fest... we haven't forgotten about it, we're just getting some of the entertainment and specials together! More information posted soon, but plan on spending a great weekend and St. Patrick's Day right in the center of Barrington!
February 9, 2015: A quick notice on two fun events this week:
Wednesday February 11th we tap a rare keg of Bell's Hopslam. This brew won't last long so make your plans to visit us and drink it while it lasts! We will also be showing the Manchester United - Burnley Match at 1:45 PM.
Saturday February 14th - romance and dancing, what a combo! We are having a Valentine's Day dance party in the Pub's 2nd level... live DJs, great drink & food specials, and no cover charge. Details will be posted here and on our Facebook page.
February 2, 2015: Happy Groundhogs Day... and to celebrate the new month we have a new Beer of the Month to offer: Abita Turbodog - a dark brown ale brewed with pale, caramel, and chocolate malts and Willamette hops. 5.6% ABV, and perfect timing for this Louisiana brew as Mardi Gras is coming up soon! $4 drafts all month long at the Pub.
January 29, 2015: We're not having a full-blown Super Bowl party, but we are offering up several great food and drink specials for those who want to watch the big game at the best Pub in our region! Details on the right in the Weekend Specials section.
January 22, 2015: On Sunday January 25th the Pub will be closing at 9 PM so that we can have our year-end post-holiday staff party. It's the owners way of saying "thank you" to our employees for all their hard work!
January 14, 2015: Remember that we are your regional home for Manchester United soccer! We'll typically open for early morning games and always feature $4.50 Heineken 20oz drafts for every match.
January 6, 2015: We are sad to report that Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale - a fantastic Irish brew that we've faithfully had on tap since we opened - will no longer be available in our region. However, we'll take advantage of that nitro tap by putting on some rotating selections, which mayu also include the return of another original, Murphy's Stout, in the future! Check out the most current listing of our offerings at Beermenus.com and our Menu page.
January 1, 2015: Here's to a happy and prosperous 2015 for you and yours! We're starting off the new year with a well known brew as our Beer of the Month -Sam Adams Boston Lager. $3.50 drafts all month long!
December 26, 2014: We are plugging in our food and drink specials for our 5th Annual New Years Eve Bash - information will be posted on our events page (and just to the right). No cover charge for our event, come as you are and pay as you go!
December 24, 2014: On behalf of all the staff at the Pub, we'd like to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and safe holiday season.
December 22, 2014: As a holiday present to our customers, we're pleased to announce the launch of our revamped food menu - it contains most of the old favorites plus several new additions! As with our prior releases, there is something for everyone... and more! Try some of the newer items out this week as we will be featuring some as specials. The online version on our menu page will be updated ASAP, but in the meantime you can view a full PDF version by clicking here.
December 18, 2014: Having trouble finding a gift for that difficult-to-buy-for someone? Looking for that last-minute gift idea that has widespread appeal? Try out a Pub/Annex gift card! You can get it for any $$ amount you like... stop by the Pub and pick up some! (sorry, online purchases not available)
December 11, 2014: We are working on final details for our 5th Annual New Year Eve Party and should have info posted here by early next week. As it stands now, we're confirming entertainment and will offer affordable package options, "pay as you go" if you prefer that method, and a special New Years Eve dinner. More soon! As a reminder, our holiday hours are as follows:
Wednesday December 24 - normal business hours but our kitchen services will end early (9:00 PM) this evening.
Thursday December 25 - Merry Christmas! The Pub will open at 5:00 PM with full bar service but no kitchen service (various snacks will be provided). The Annex will be closed.
Wednesday December 31 - normal business hours, but our 5th Annual Pub New Years Eve Party starts at 7:00 PM that evening. More details forthcoming on this event...
Thursday January 1, 2015 - normal business hours for the Pub, Annex will be closed. Happy New Year!
December 5, 2014: This Saturday is the day when Santa arrives in downtown Barrington! The Pub is literally right in the center of the annual "Barrington Aglow" tree lighting ceremony, and the Santa house is right outside our front door! There's LOTS going on all around town this day, so be sure to check out the village website for details.
December 3, 2014: From Thursday December 4th and going through Sunday December 7th is the 2nd Annual Barrington ChristKindlFest, right in the heart of downtown & just south of the Pub & Annex (in fact it's right across the street from the Annex Station Street entrance). International food & drink, live music & entertainment, live reindeer, unique hand-crafted merchandise, kids activities, carnival rides & much more! For more information visit their website.
December 2, 2014: Due to popular demand - and the distinct possibility that it may not be available much longer in our region - we've decided to keep Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale on as our beer of the month for December. $4 for 20oz pints, get 'em while they last!
November 30, 2014: We're sad to announce that bartender/manager John Pauley is leaving the Pub, actually his last day was yesterday. John was one of our original hires when we opened back in March 2010 and has been a hard working & reliable part of our team. He will be greatly missed, and we wish him well in all his future endeavors.
November 27, 2014: On behalf of all the staff at the Pub, we would like to wish you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving holiday. Remember that the Pub will open at 5 PM today with full bar service & some snacks provided.
November 20, 2014: This Saturday, November 22, is the Barrington Winter Wine Walk. As usual the Pub & Annex are both sponsors and participants of this fun event, which runs from 2-6 PM throughout the entire downtown Barrington area. For more information check out the village website.
November 18, 2014: Holiday hours at the Pub and Annex:
Thursday November 27 - Happy Thanksgiving! The Pub opens for full bar service at 5:00 PM. No kitchen/dinner service available, but snacks may be provided. The Annex will be closed.
Wednesday December 24 - normal business hours but our kitchen services will end early (9:00 PM) this evening.
Thursday December 25 - Merry Christmas! The Pub will open at 5:00 PM with full bar service but no kitchen service (various snacks will be provided). The Annex will be closed.
Wednesday December 31 - normal business hours, but our 5th Annual Pub New Years Eve Party starts at 7:00 PM that evening. More details forthcoming on this event...
Thursday January 1, 2015 - normal business hours for the Pub, Annex will be closed. Happy New Year!
November 12, 2014: Pub Chili is back as a "permanent" seasonal fixture, replacing one of our two soups of the day until springtime. Try out a cup for $4 or full bowl for $5.50. Also great as an economical "Lucky $7" lunch option with a half sandwich or soup/salad combo!
November 6, 2014: If you are looking for a place to host a corporate or private holiday party, look no further than the Pub and The Annex! We offer several banquet options within our facility for private and semi-private parties & events. The featued option is the Pub's fantastic second level that will seat up to 100 and includes a full bar, band stage, jukebox, separate restrooms and nine HDTVs! Additionally on our 2nd level we have a more private banquet/meeting room, complete with large Plasma HDTV, that holds 24-30. On our main level we have The Annex, complete with an amazing bar, high top & low top seating, dartboard, Golden Tee, jukebox and several HDTVs... this can accommodate private or semi-private parties up to 75! There is ample parking available and of course we are only 2½ blocks from the Barrington Metra Train Station. Check out our Banquets-Parties page for further information on our offerings. For bookings and additional details, contact our events planner, Lisa Lesniak, at events@mcgonigalspub.com or 224-717-9199. Times and dates have been filling up tremendously fast, so call us today and reserve your spot now!
November 4, 2014: We haven't forgotten about our new beer of the month, but right now we're providing some great specials on our remaining Pumpkin beer offerings. Hey, these brews are good through the Thanksgiving holiday anyway!
November 1, 2014: The Pub would like to thank everyone who came out for our Halloween party last night, it was a great success! Regarding this upcoming sports Sunday (11/2), two notes:
Unfortunately we will not be opening early for the Manchester United-Manchester City match. A poll of our soccer regulars indicated that most wouldn't be making the 7:30 AM start time.
No Chicago Bears this weekend (perhaps a good thing) but we'd like to remind you that we have the NFL Sunday Ticket, so if there are any certain games you'd like to watch, let us know (first come first served).
October 29, 2014: Sorry for the lack of postings on this site, but YES we're having a HALLOWEEN PARTY this Friday, our 5th annual! Costume contest, lots of ghoulishly good drink specials and live music by The Messengers. 21+ of age required, and NO cover charge! Full details to follow.
October 21, 2014: Join us at the 11th Annual Great Barrington TasteFest on Thursday, October 23rd at the Marriott Northwest in Hoffman Estates. 5-8 PM. Details can be found at the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce site.
October 16, 2014: It's National Bosses Day - treat your boss to a lunch or dinner at the Pub, or perhaps a Pub gift card would be a nice option for a future visit! You can get a gift card for any amount, and they never expire. Sold at the Pub, ask your server or bartender for details.
October 7, 2014: Looking ahead to Halloween events, we have a couple big ones this year at the Pub. On Saturday October 25th is the first ever Barrington Giving Day Halloween Bash, with all proceeds to benefit families in need in school district 220. Information available at their website. Also, on Friday October 31st the Pub is having our FIFTH Annual Halloween Party, featuring a fantastic band with The Messengers, cash prizes for costume contests and other ghoulish specials & treats! More information on that will be posted soon.
October 1, 2014: It went so well last month that we've extended our September Beer of the Month through October, and it's the popular Sam Adams Octoberfest staying on at just $4 drafts all month long! Additionally, we'd like to welcome several new seasonals to our taps, get 'em while they're available:
Spaten Oktoberfest - the world's FIRST Oktoberfest beer
Southern Tier Pumking Imperial Ale - a very popular brew
Bell's Octoberfest - the latest, greatest seasonal from Bells
Southern Tier Warlock Imperial Stout - the counterpart to Pumking
In BOTTLES we're also offering Great Lakes Oktoberfest and the brand new Guinness Blonde Lager.
September 28, 2014: It's officially Celtic Thunder's Neil Byrne & Ryan Kelly week at the Pub! Sold out shows in the Pub's 2nd level for Wednesday October 1 and Thursday October 2... if you have tickets already, have a GREAT time! If not, there may still be some tickets left for Tuesday September 30th - but don't call the Pub, visit their official website for details on the event and ticket availability.
September 26, 2014: We'd like to welcome a few classes from Barrington High School to our establishment for their Homecoming class reunions - specifically the Class of '89 and Class of '99. THANK YOU for your patronage, and we already know you'll have a fantastic time this weekend!
September 23, 2014: New Beer on tap - Stone Ruination IPA. "So called because of its truly "ruinous" effect on your palate, this massive hop monster will change forever your preconceptions of what defines good beer." Try one along with our 20+ other beers on tap beteeen the Pub and Annex sides... visit our Menu page or Beermenus.com for the full listings.
September 18, 2014: One week from today we're proudly participating in the Guinness "Raise Your Glass" to a hero... and we're celebrating war hero Paul Zogg and the USMC. Be at the Pub on Thursday September 25th from 8 PM - 9:30 PM for $5 Guinness, live music and a FREE engraved glass. And, most importantly, toast our heroes!
September 15, 2014: We're almost halfway to St. Patrick's Day... celebrate it with us this coming weekend as we have two Irish musicians for you (Terry Spizzirri on Friday, Seamus O'Kane on Saturday), along with additional Irish food & drink specials. And as usual, no cover charge for these events. Additionally, our first "Oktoberfest" beer of the year on tap is Sam Adams Octoberfest... and by weeks end we'll have a few more similar seasonal selections on tap, including the amazing Spaten Oktoberfest, which is the FIRST EVER Oktoberfest brew! Stay tuned for more details.
September 11, 2014: Remembering 13 years ago today...
September 2, 2014: Our new beer of the month for Septenber is Sam Adams Octoberfest. Their version of this classic style "blends hearty malts for a deep, smooth flavor with notes of caramel, creating a brew that’s perfect for the season, or whatever you’re celebrating." $4 drafts all month long. Note that until it runs out, we are featuring Sam Adams Summer Ale (also $4 drafts). Octoberfest will replace it soon!
August 29, 2014: Hooray! Football season is upon us! To celeberate as a proud supporter of the Nebraska Cornhuskers, we will be offering $2.50 Coors Light 12oz bottles and 16oz Tall Boy cans for every Nebraska gameday (and every Saturday college football gameday). Additionally, next week we'll be adding in a special "taligate menu" for football weekends, good throughout the entire college and pro football seasons. Of course we are big Chicago Bears fans here too, and we'll be offering some "BIG" specials every Bears game and every football Sunday too. Stay tuned for those details, posted next week. Please also note that we will be offering the NFL Season Ticket and can show any game every weekend.
August 25, 2014: Just a quick heads up - we will be open normal hours & full service on Labor Day (Monday September 1st). However, The Annex extension side will be closed on Sunday & Monday.
August 21, 2014: Join us tonight from 6:00-8:30 PM for the Barrington Cruise Night - Corvettes are being featured. We'll be serving up some tasty snacks and (non alcoholic) beverages. Of course the Pub will be open for full bar & restaurant services!
August 15, 2014: The first match of the 2014-2015 Premier League season for Manchester United kicks off Saturday, August 16th vs. Swansea, 6:45 AM start time. We won't be opening early for this match, but for virtually all ManU matches we'll be open and running soccer specials for that day. Check back with us for schedules and times.
August 13, 2014: Back on tap is Allagash White, a Belgian style wheat beer brewed with a generous portion of wheat and spiced with coriander and Curacao orange peel. 5.0% ABV, absolutely delicious and drafts are only $5 every day. Try one next time you visit!
August 9, 2014: On Saturday, August 16th, the merchants in downtown Barrington will host a Summer Wine Walk from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM. This event is planned to enjoy a summer day in Barrington with an afternoon of shopping, sipping and strolling. Merchants will showcase their end-of-summer sales and new merchandise for the fall season. Free wine tastings and other tasty treats will be offered along the way. In addition, customers who make a purchase in any of the participating stores will be eligible to win one of three baskets full of gift cards to Barrington stores and restaurants. We are proud sponsors & participants as we have been for all these events, and The Annex will open early for a special wine tasting - keep in mind that all our wines (and beers/liquors) are available for take-home purchase.
For additional informaton please visit EnjoyBarrington.com.
August 2, 2014: A day late but worth it... announcing our AUGUST Beer of the Month: New Holland White Hatter - it's a Belgian Style White Pale Ale, 5.5% ABV / 52 IBU, and $4 drafts all month long! As the brewery advertisement states, "Flavorfully blends the soft malt, fruity esters and delicate spicing of a Belgian White with hoppy citrus notes of an IPA. Pleasant hints of orange are framed with chamomile, coriander and grains of paradise."
July 29, 2014: A brief update on the last (July 27) posting for Celtic Thunder. Neil & Ryan have added one more date - Wednesday October 1st - to the Pub shows!
July 27, 2014: Here's some exciting Celtic Thunder news to report: we are thrilled to have Neil Byrne & Ryan Kelly returning to the Pub on Thursday October 2nd for their latest Acoustic By Candlelight Tour! Doors open at 6 pm for the VIP meet & greet, general admission doors open at 7 PM, show starts at 8 PM. Tickets and further information available soon at Ticketleap - be sure to check back frequently as this show will sell out extremely fast!
July 24, 2014: Sidewalk Sale Days are happening in downtown Barrington from Thursday July 24th - Saturday July 26th. Lots of great shopping and deals available... and remember we're right in the center of it all!
July 17, 2014: Join us on Sunday, July 20th for "Sam's Jam", a benefit to assist Sam Donnelly's upcoming heart surgery. This event is open to the public, and includes some fantastic entertainment by the local band Single Degree of Freedom. More information at www.giveforward.com (search: Sam Donnelly).
July 10, 2014: Over the past month we've added a few new beers to our draft and bottle offering - New Holland Dragon's Milk, Deschutes Mirror Pond Pale Ale, Angry Orchard Cider and Breckenridge Vanilla Porter just to name a few. Check out our full offerings on our Menus page and also Beermenus.com. At the upcoming Barrington Brewfest, the Pub will be serving up some old favorites - Guinness, Newcastle Brown Ale and Smithwick's - along with the newer Redd's Apple Ale... perfect for summer!
July 7, 2014: Just a reminder to all our beer fans out there - the 11th Annual Barrington Brewfest is this coming Saturday July 12th, and the Pub is the Grand Brewmaster Sponsor for the fifth consecutive year! Advance tickets WITH t-shirts are on sale at the Pub through July 10th - we're the ONLY place where you can get souvenier t-shirts in advance! Throuugh July 10th the tickets are $40, cash or check only at the Pub but but you have options to buy online too. Full details on tickets, brewers and all the fantastic festivities are at www.barringtonbrewfest.com. Don't forget to also "like" their Facebook page! Also, the Pub is proud to be first time sponsors for Uncork Barrington on Friday July 11th. Think of the Brewfest, but with wine and complimentary hors d'oeuvres, some of which will be served by us. More information on this event can be found at www.uncorkbarrington.com.
July 2, 2014: The Pub and all our staff wish all of you a happy and safe holiday weekend. Note that the Pub will be open normal business hours on Friday, July 4th. Actually, since we're right in the middle of the parade path, we're opening 10 AM, a little bit early... so for those of you heading out to watch the Barrington 4th of July Parade, stop by for a drink or quick bite to eat!
July 1, 2014: New month, new featued beer, and it's all about Sam Adams in July, with Summer Ale on tap in the Pub side and the original Boston Lager available in The Annex side. $3.50 draft pints all month long!
June 25, 2014: We are seeking an experienced bartender for part-time positions, with future full-time potential. Minimum 3+ years experience required. Please contact Taylor Drewes at taylor@barringtonpub.com or 847-277-7400.
June 19, 2014: Officially every Thursday through the rest of the summer is "Farmer's Market Day" and "Cruise Night" in Barrington... and we are right in the center of BOTH events! The Barrington Farmer's Market runs 2 PM - 7 PM (rain or shine) and the Barrington Cruise Night runs 6 PM - 8:30 PM (weather pending).
June 15, 2014: Happy Father's Day to all the great dads out there! The Pub is open normal hours today, and of course we already have great menu items geared towards the dads. Combine that with some additional food and drink specials (including $4 Heineken 20oz drafts and $2.50 Miller Lite drafts), and you have the makings for a fun Father's Day here! No reservations required, just bring dad by and have a great time!
June 8, 2014: The website updates are on a short break; next one will be June 13th. In the meantime please visit our Facebook page for all general news and information (including daily food specials).
June 4, 2014: The 2014 American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Barrington begins this Friday, June 6th at Barrington High School Community Stadium from 6:00pm Friday- 6:00am Saturday. The Pub is once again a proud major donor/sponsor of the event, and we will also be there serving food (6-10 PM) in the main concession stand.
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. Events such as this help raise money to support research, education, and patient services in celebration of cancer survivorship in Illinois. For more information, visit the Facebook page or their official Website.
June 1, 2014: Our June Beer of the Month is one you've definitely heard of before... HEINEKEN. It's a pale lager beer, 5% ABV, and produced by the Dutch brewing company Heineken International. Oh, and it also happens to be THE top selling beer in the world! Enjoy one on draft - in fact we'll give you 20oz drafts - for just $4 all month long!
May 30, 2014: Heads up to all our beer fans out there - for the fifth year in a row, the Pub is the Grand Brewmaster sponsor of the Barrington Brewfest, and the 11th annual is happeing on Saturday July 12th. Tickets WITH t-shirts are now on sale at the Pub - we're the ONLY place where you can get souvenier t-shirts in advance! $40 in advance, cash or check only here (checks made out to BACOA), but you have options to buy online too. Full details on tickets, brewers and all the fantastic festivities are at www.barringtonbrewfest.com. Don't forget to also "like" their Facebook page!
May 29, 2014: The summertime Barrington Cruise Nights start today and are out in the center of the village every Thursday (weather permitting) through the end of August. The Pub is once again proud to be a major sponsor of this event, and we will be serving food on the events dated June 12th (Ford & Mercury), July 3rd Red, White & Blue cars), July 31st (convertibles) and August 21st (Corvettes). Be sure to come visit us!
May 26, 2014: Starting the week of June 9th we'll be introducing a food menu revamp. Most of the same favorites aren't going anywhere, but we will be adding new and exciting items to the already excellent selections. Full updates will be posted here on the Menu page once they are available.
We're also pleased to announce that effective NOW, Angry Orchard Cider is now on tap. We will of course still carry the Irish favorite, Magners, in bottles.
May 22, 2014: SUPER SATURDAY is coming... THIS SATURDAY! Champions League final with Heineken Girls and $4 Heineken 20oz Drafts, 1 PM. Blackhawks vs. Kings at 7 PM with Coors Light Girls and $3 Coors Light Drafts + $2 Bud & Bud Light 16oz Cans. The Barrington Art Fair is all day throughout town. AND... more! Check up updated postings to the right ==>
May 20, 2014: Our outdoor patio is now OPEN for business, now hopefully the weather will finally STAY warmer and nicer for the next several months!
Also, we are NOW HIRING for several positions - bartender, servers and busser/barbacks. Check out our Employment page for details.
May 17, 2014: On behalf of all the volunteers and the entire Pub staff, THANK YOU to everyone who came out for the Luke Parkin Benefit, the evening was a TREMENDOUS success, and it's truly heartwarming to see truly great community of Barrington rally around this cause.
May 12, 2014: This coming Friday (May 16th) the Pub is hosting a special benefit for Luke Parkin, a severely autistic child who through a tragic accident suffered third degree burns over half his body. The event begins at 6:00 PM and will be held in the 2nd level of the Pub. Bands will be performing, plus there will be a silent auction and other ways you can help donate; all proceeds will be used for medical expenses and care for Luke Parkin. For information on the event and donations check out the website at www.lukeparkinbenefit.com. Additional up-to-the-minute details are also posted at the Facebook page: facebook.com/lukeparkinbenefit
May 15 update - Here's the Daily Herald article on the event
May 7, 2014: We will of course be open for Mother's Day this coming Sunday (May 11th), and we have some special treats planned for all the wonderful mothers out there... including a live Irish Music Session with the Ragged Rascals from 4-7 PM! Look to your right (you may have to scroll down a little) for what's in store. No reservations needed!
May 1, 2014: Announcing our MAY Beer of the Month - Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy - "A traditional wheat beer with refreshing natural lemonade flavor that makes it perfect for the sun-splashed summer months." $3.50 drafts all month long, and we'll also be offering it on tap in The Annex soon!
April 24, 2014: Summer is definitely on it's way... we anticipate our outdoor patio to be open within the next couple weeks, or by mid-May at the latest. We'll also be introducing new menu items and specials by mid-May as well. Stay tuned for more details!
April 15, 2014: Despite the recent April snowstorm, we are optimistic that summer isn't too far away! We're pleased to announce that Bell's Oberon has returned to our taps, and we also have Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy drafts available.
April 14, 2014: On Wednesday April 16th (9 PM - 11 PM) we have a special Coors Light promotion with radio station US 99.5 to win tickets to see Jerrod Neimann. We'll also be featuring $3 Coors Light on tap for the immediate future, with some NHL hockey promos forthcoming!
April 9, 2014: This Friday, April 11th, we are the location for an event that's important to the Pub's owner, as it's for the family of a good friend. At the end of this past December, just six days after turning 46 years old, Tim Updike lost his battle against heart failure. He leaves behind two young daughters. In loving memory of Tim, his family and friends will be hosting a fundraiser where all proceeds from the benefit will go directly to Tim's daughters' educational fund. More details are available at this website: Tim Updike Foundation
April 3, 2014: Visit us tonight at the Chicago Marriott Northwest in Hoffman Estates and support the 2014 Taste Takes Flight event, which benefits the Women in Need Growing Stronger (WINGS) organization. Event is from 6:30 - 9:30 PM, click here for details.
April 1, 2014: We are now featuring BLUE MOON as our April Beer of the Month. This Belgian-style wheat ale has been around since 1995, runs 5.4% ABV and some people even like an orange slice with it! $3.50 drafts all month, and bottles also available in The Annex for the same price.
March 22, 2014: Here's a nice writeup on our fundraising efforts from the Barrington Celtic Fest. Thank you to the Barrington Courier-Review & Chicago Sun-Times for the article: Barrington’s Celtic Fest raises $5,000 for Relay for Life
March 18, 2014: A big THANK YOU goes out to everyone who came by the Fourth Annual Barrington Celtic Fest this past weekend... it was nothing short of an amazing event, and thanks to all of you we managed to reach our fundraising goal for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life!
As time permits we'll get some pictures posted here, but do check out the Barrington Celtic Fest Facebook page as several were posted throughout the event. If you were here, feel free to add more!
March 14, 2014: We'll next update this site on Tuesday March 18th... until then we encourage you to join the Barrington Celtic Fest Facebook page to catch up on all the real-time updates. HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY, and hope you can make it out to visit us this weekend
March 13, 2014: Just a quick heads up to our patrons - our food menu will be limited throughout the entire Barrington Celtic Fest (Friday March 14 - Monday March 17th). Check out the Fest page food section for details. There will be no Late Night or Happy Hour menu options either, but all our regular menu options will be back in effect on Tuesday March 18th. Additionally, NO COUPONS, daily food & drink specials or special promotional discounts will be honored March 14-17. We aoplogize for any inconveniences, but do thank you for your understanding. Visit the Barrington Celtic Fest page for all the details.
March 11, 2014: Pretty much ALL the information you'll need to know about the Fourth Annual Barrington Celtic Fest is now updated on our webpage in the Events section! Also, a direct link to this page is http://celticfest.barringtonpub.com.
Be sure to "like" the Celtic Fest Facebook page to get lots of real-time updates throughout the festival: http://www.facebook.com/celticfest
March 9, 2013: Celebrate our FOUR YEAR ANNIVERSARY with us today, we're serving up 20oz pints of three of our most popular beers - Guinness, Harp & Smithwick's - for just $4 each (nicely fits the four year theme). Obviously the big celebration is the upcoming Barrington Celtic Fest, but this is just our little way of saying THANK YOU for all your support!
March 7, 2014: With all the excitement of the annual Barrington Celtic Fest, what's sometimes overlooked is the anniversary of the Pub. As of Sunday March 9th we will have officially been open FOUR YEARS! The real celebration happens over St. Patrick's Day weekend, but we'll do a few special things to celebrate our business this Sunday. Stay tuned!
March 1, 2014: Our Beer of the Month for March is Stella Artois. Belgium brewed, it's a Euro Pale Lager at 5.00% ABV. It's also one of our more popular beers on tap. Drafts are just $3.50 through the entire month. Enjoy!
February 28, 2014: The 4th Annual Barrington Celtic Fest is now just two weeks away! Most of the entertainment schedule is already posted, and we are adding in our sponsors, merchants, food vendors and all sorts of other details right now! Check out our Celtic Fest Events page for details, and the "direct" link is http//celticfest.barringtonpub.com
February 27, 2014: We have a special Mardi Gras menu (and drink specials) in effect starting Saturday March 1st and going through "Fat Tuesday", March 4th. No worries, it will be in addition to our current menu offerings. Stay tuned for details!
February 25, 2014: We're pleased to announce that we have on tap - for a VERY limited time - Bell's Hopslam Ale. It's an American Double/Imperial IPA, 10.0% ABV and rated at an amazing 100% by Beer Advocate. Apparently we are the only establishment in the region that has it on tap now, so better come out right away and see what all the fuss is about!
February 18, 2014: Check back with us on the USA Men's Hockey schedule, we'll show all the games regardless of times! Wednesday 2/19 it's 11 AM vs. the Czech Republic, and if they win then they will play Friday 2/21 (times TBD, could be 6 AM, could be 11 AM). Stay tuned, but definitely plan on cheering 'em on here!
February 13, 2014: GO USA! The Pub will be opening early on Saturday February 15th for the Men's Olympic hockey team as they take on Russia. 6:30 AM start (and opening) time!
February 12, 2014: We are currently seeking new employees to join our great team - SERVERS, LINE COOKS and DISHWASHERS. If you or someone you know would be interested, please visit our Employment page for details.
February 10, 2014: The Pub & The Annex are doing a special Valentine's Day Dinner & entertainment package for this coming Friday. Details are posted to your right. ====>
February 4, 2014: We're looking forward to having Celtic Thunder's Neil Byrne and Ryan Kelly BACK to our Pub for another fantastic round of shows! For those of you attending one of the Acoustic By Candelight events this week (Wednesday 2/5 & Thursday 2/6), here's a little information on the logisitcs:
January 31, 2014: We may not be having a huge Super Bowl Party this coming Sunday, but between the Pub and The Annex you have two great venues to enjoy the game... and we're running some great specials too! Pay as you go, and all ages are welcome for the evening. Specials are posted to the right. ==>
January 26, 2014: Details on the 4th Annual Barrington Celtic Fest will be posted here very, very soon. Save the dates: Friday March 14th - Sunday March 17th, and we kick off the weekend of fun that Friday with Sixteen Candles performing in the Festival Tent!
January 20, 2014: It's official... we now have a HAPPY HOUR Menu! These food specials are good every Monday through Thursday from 3 PM - 6 PM. There's no gimmick, no catch, and of course you can still order off our regular menu. What we're offering are just some great cheap fun food options for you to enjoy at the Pub after work. Be happy, and check it out on our Specials page.
January 17, 2014: Typically a sandwich side doesn't really need a special announcement, but we'll make an exception here... we finally welcome TATER TOTS to our menu! They join our awesome Pub fries, house-made Pub chips, side salad and house-made cole slaw as your general options... and remember you can always upgrade to delicious sweet potato fries for just a little extra cash! More great food options announced next week (hint - it has something to do with being happy after the work day is over). Stay tuned!
January 14, 2014: Our LATE NITE MENU has been satisfying countless customers since it was introduced at the beginning of December... but since our excellent regular menu continues to be popular later into the evening, we've made a slight adjustment to when the main menu ends and the late night menu begins:
Regular kitchen menu available everyday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday-Thursday late nite menu available 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Friday & Saturday late night menu available 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Check out ALL our food options on our Menu page.
January 9, 2014: We're in the process of revamping our specials and adding in some more great daily options... starting early next week you'll see it all, right here! Stay tuned...
January 3, 2014: A new year also means new opportunities... we are currently looking to hire experienced servers and bussers/barbacks. If you or someone you know would be interested, please visit our Employment page for details.
January 2, 2014: Happy New Year everyone! And thanks to everybody who braved the lousy weather to enjoy themselves at our annual New Years Eve party. To start off the new year, we have a brand new beer (literally new, as in just being released) and we're making it our Beer of the Month: Rebel IPA from Sam Adams. All-American hops, West Coast style IPA, 6.5% ABV. All month long we're serving your draft pints for just $3.50... try one out today!
December 31, 2013: We're looking forward to a great New Years Eve party! We thank everyone who put in their reservations in advance, but if you didn't get around to it, not a problem at all as we welcome and will accommodate walk-ins. Also, we're open on New Years Day at 11 AM (Annex at 4 PM) and have a ton of great specials planned for the day and evening!
December 28, 2013: Just a reminder that if you want to guarantee your reservation for our New Year's Eve Dinner Package or Entertainment Package, we need those in by Sunday December 29th. Note that we will still take late reservations, and walk-ins will of course be accepted, but this is all based on room and availability. Visit the EVENTS page for all the details, and set your reservation by calling 847-277-7400 or emailing megan@barringtonpub.com.
December 23, 2013: On behalf of all the staff at the Pub and The Annex, we wish you and yours a very safe and Merry Christmas! Here's our HOLIDAY HOURS of operation:
Tuesday December 24th - The Pub and The Annex are open normal business hours, though kitchen services will end at approximately 9 PM.
Wednesday December 25th - Merry Christmas! The Annex will be closed, but the Pub will OPEN at 5:00 PM. Full bar service available but our kitchen will be closed (however, snacks will be provided).
Tuesday December 31st - normal business hours, and our New Years Eve Party starts at 8:00 PM. 21+ of age in both establishments after 8 PM.
Wednesday January 1st - Happy New Year! The Pub and Annex will be open normal business hours. Stay tuned for New Years Day football & hangover specials!
December 17, 2013: We're the only game in town when it comes to big parties, so you need to go no further than HERE to celebrate the arrival of 2014! Our plans for our 4th Annual New Years Eve Bash have finally been announced, just check out the Events Page for all the details.
December 16, 2013: Having trouble finding a gift for that difficult-to-buy-for someone? Looking for that last-minute gift idea that has widespread appeal? Try out a Pub/Annex gift card! You can get it for any $$ amount you like... stop by the Pub and pick up some! (sorry, online purchases not available)
December 12, 2013: The Pub is sad to announce that a friend, Mike Schuetz, passed away suddenly on Monday at age 55. Services will be held at Davenport Funeral home in Barrington today (Thursday 12/12). Sincere condolences from all of us here at the Pub go out to the entire Schuetz family.
December 11, 2013: We are working on final details for our 4th Annual New Years Eve party and should have information posted here by this weekend. As it stands now, we'll have a DJ Dance Party, live music in the Pub's 2nd level and affordable "package" options including "pay as you go" and a special New Years Eve dinner. Check back with us for the full scoop.
December 4, 2013: If you've ever searched for some late night food options in the Barrington area, chances are you've been disappointed. Well, no more worries, as our kitchen is now open for extended hours every day! We have added on a LATE NITE MENU that is in effect Sunday-Thursday from 9:00 PM - 11:30 PM, and Friday & Saturday it's available 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM. Lots of great options that are perfect for that time of the evening, there's something for everyone! Check out what you can get - along with all our other options - on our Menu page.
With our new late nite menu in effect, our Friday midnight free pizza special is being discontinued. We'd like to thank our friend Scott at Cooper's of Barrington for his assistance (and great pizza) over the past couple years.
December 2, 2013: Announcing our December Beer of the Month, and it's a pretty popular one - Miller Lite. Probably needs no explanation other than DRAFTS are just $2.50 a pint all month long!
We'd also like to welcome the amazing König Ludwig Weissbier to our draft line. From the expert German Brewmasters at Warsteiner, this is a true Royal Bavarian Hefe-Weizen, naturally cloudy Wheat brew, from the expert German Brewmasters at Warsteiner. Barrington is actually a German-founded village, so this beer is a nice addition to our taps.
November 27, 2013: To give our patrons and the Barrington region a great (and much needed) late dining option, The Pub and The Annex will be keeping our kitchen open later - 11:30 PM on weekdays, 1:00 AM on weekends - while providing a special LATE NIGHT MENU featuring a yummy selection of pub grub... there will be something to satisfy everyone! Our official test of this late night menu starts TONIGHT, so stop in to find out what it's all about. Starting this weekend the menus take full effect, and they will be posted right here and on our Facebook page.
November 25, 2013: Three new beers on tap! We now have Allagash White Ale, Revolution Anti-Hero IPA and Stone Enjoy By (12.13.13) Double IPA. You can check out our ever-evolving beer offerings on our Menus page and at Beermenus.com.
Coming soon, Konig Ludwig Weissbier and a full listing for some of the specialty offerings in The Annex. Also, Guinness will be getting its own tap handle in The Annex shortly!
November 20, 2013: A great German seasonal holiday tradition, the ChristKindl Festival, is coming to Barrington for the first time ever on December 6th, 7th & 8th! This is an open-air event featuring authentic German food, drinks, fun activities for families and kids crafts, live reindeer, carousel & train rides, even Santa's house. The Pub is a participating sponsor of the event as well. For more information visit http://www.christkindlfest.com
November 14, 2013: Information on the upcoming Barrington Holiday Wine Walk (Saturday November 23rd) can be found on our new "In Barrington" Events page. More local events that involve the Pub and The Annex will be posted here!
November 13, 2013: Here's a little advance notice on our Holiday hours:
Thursday November 28 - Happy Thanksgiving! The Pub opens for full bar service at 5:00 PM. No kitchen/dinner service available, but snacks will be provided. The Annex will be closed.
Tuesday December 24 - normal business hours but our kitchen services will end early (8:00 PM) this evening.
Wednesday December 25 - Merry Christmas! The Pub will open at 6:00 PM with full bar service but no kitchen service (various snacks will be provided). The Annex will be closed.
Tuesday December 31 - normal business hours, but our 4th Annual Pub New Years Eve Party starts at 7:00 PM that evening. More details forthcoming on this event...
Wednesday January 1, 2014 - normal business hours. Happy New Year!
November 11, 2013: Today is Veterans Day, so to honor all our veterans and active members of our military, the Pub is giving 10% off tabs for these brave individuals.
November 8, 2013: We've been featuring FOOD SPECIALS (lunch & dinner) pretty much every day - thanks to Chef Justin - and have been doing our best to post these on the site. Look just to the right as they will usually be on or near the top, but if you don't see 'em just scroll down a bit. Also, you can always find them featured daily on our Facebook page.
November 6, 2013: If you're just looking at this webpage, you're probably missing out on a lot of "real-time" happenings and event info! Though this site is updated pretty consistently, try these other methods to get the most out of your Pub and Annex experience!
If you haven't "liked" us on Facebook yet, please do so as we update these pages frequently:
PUB: http://www.facebook.com/mcgonigals
ANNEX: http://www.facebook.com/theannexlounge
Twitter (for both) @mcgonigal
We also have our mailing list, which in the near future will start featuring coupons & specials just for our subscribers! Click here to register.
November 1, 2013: Ireland's oldest ale - Smithwick's - is our November beer of the month. Just $3.50 for a draft, and that's a 20oz Imperial pint. You simply won't find a better deal anywhere!
October 31, 2013: Happy Halloween! Here's a treat with no trick - If you are looking for a place to host a corporate or private holiday party, look no further than the Pub and The Annex! We offer several banquet options within our facility for private and semi-private parties & events. The featued option is the Pub's fantastic second level that will seat up to 100 and includes a full bar, band stage, jukebox, separate restrooms and nine HDTVs! Additionally on our 2nd level we have a more private banquet/meeting room, complete with large Plasma HDTV, that holds 24-30. On our main level we have The Annex, complete with an amazing bar, high top & low top seating, dartboard, Golden Tee, jukebox and several HDTVs... this can accommodate private or semi-private parties up to 75! There is ample parking available and of course we are only 2½ blocks from the Barrington Metra Train Station. Check out our Banquets-Parties page for further information on our offerings. For bookings and additional details, contact our events planner, Lisa Lesniak, at events@mcgonigalspub.com or 224-717-9199. Times and dates are filling up rather quickly, so reserve your spot now!
October 29, 2013: Welcome back Bulls, and let's go Hawks! Every Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks gameday we are featuring Bud & Bud Light 16oz Tall Boy Cans, along with our other daily specials.
October 25, 2013: There is LOTS going on at the Pub and The Annex this weekend, including an early opening at 8:45 AM on Saturday. Be sure to also check out our Facebook page for more real-time updates!
October 24, 2013: Wanted to take a quick moment to wish a very Happy Birthday to Dennis McGonigal (father of owner Bryan) who turns 70 today. It was truly a family effort to get the Pub (and Wine Bar/Annex) open & running, and of course Denny has been a huge part of this success. Thank you for everything, and happy birthday old man! :-)
October 21, 2013: Check out our revised draft beer listing in the MENU section to see what's on tap, as we've recently made a few revisions. Tap beers next door at The Annex tend to rotate often, so check out their Facebook page for the latest updates.
Also, details on our upcoming HALLOWEEN PARTY WEEKEND (Friday October 25-Saturday October 26) will be posted here shortly. FYI, this is featuring as our Saturday headling act the awesome local band Between The Lines!
October 17, 2013: Another fun event for a good cause is being held at the Pub this Saturday, October 19th. It's the Mars Jams for Harmony, Hope & Healing (HHH) from noon to midnight. Over 60 musicians from all over the Chicagoland area will be coming together to do what they do best... playing great music. Proceeds will go directly towards funding HHH music programs. Admission is $10 per person or $20 per family at the door. Harmony, Hope and Healing is an organization which provides creative, therapeutic and educational music programs offering emotional and spiritual support to homeless and underserved women, children and men in the Chicago area. For more information, visit the website or contact the office at (312)466-0267.
October 11, 2013: The Pub and The Annex are proud to be the food sponsors for the "Band in the Barn" event on Saturday, October 12th in the barns outside of Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington. All proceeds benefit the Barrington Area United Way, funding the work of over twenty local agencies serving the needs of the Barrington community. For tickets and more information, visit www.bauw.org.
October 10, 2013: We're pleased to announce that 2Nite Vodka - Italy's premier vodka - is now being offered at the Pub and The Annex.
Includes the original plus Sicilian Blood Orange, Alpine Mint and Caffe Espresso flavors. Ask your bartender to mix one up for you today!
October 9, 2013: The BPL is on international break now, but follow all the latest updates on their Facebook page at Barclays Premier League News. Note that Manchester United is back on October 19th vs. Southampton at 9:00 AM, and the Pub will be opening early for it!
October 8, 2013: For the past couple years the Pub is very proud to have been a significant sponsor & donor to the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life. It's also fantastic to see that our Village ranks #2 in the state of Illinois in fundraising for this truly worthy cause!
October 7, 2013: We kept the September beer rolling for a few extra days, but officially our October Beer of the Month is Blue Moon, a popular Belgian-style wheat ale, and it's just $3.50 for a 16oz draft all October long!
October 4, 2013: We are pleased to welcome the Barrington High School classes of '78, '88 & '98 to the Pub and The Annex this weekend... thank you for choosing us as your place to host your reunions!
Don't forget that we are having a big Homecoming Parade pre-and-post party on Saturday October 5th, starting at 9:00 PM. We'll be open for business and there will also be live music, food and drinks outside too!
September 27, 2013: We'd like to take a moment to congratulate one of our original employees, Matt Wilbat, for being promoted to Sous Chef. Matt's been with us since day one and has always done an excellent job. Actually there are two congrats owed, as he joins Executive Chef Justin Odom - who was promoted to his position one month ago - as the heads of our exciting new culinary team!
September 24, 2013: If you are looking for a place to host a corporate or private holiday party, look no further than the Pub and The Annex! We are offering several banquet options within our facility for private and semi-private parties & events. The featued option is the Pub's amazing second level that will seat up to 100 and includes a full bar, band stage, jukebox, separate restrooms and nine HDTVs! Additionally on our 2nd level we have a more private banquet/meeting room, complete with large Plasma HDTV, that holds 24-30. On our main level we have The Annex, complete with an amazing bar, high top & low top seating, dartboard, Golden Tee, jukebox and several HDTVs... this can accommodate private or semi-private parties up to 75! There is ample parking available and of course we are only 2½ blocks from the Metra Train Station. Check out our Banquets-Parties page for further information on our offerings. For bookings and additional details, contact our events planner, Lisa Lesniak, at events@mcgonigalspub.com or 224-717-9199.
September 20, 2013: If you are a resident of the Barrington area and frequent the Pub, along with our other local bars, restaurants & businesses, we can use your help by supporting a new village initiative. Please view a recent posting by clicking here, and we encourage you to send an email of support to the village - vobvm@barrington-il.gov - by noon on Monday September 23rd. Thank you!
September 13, 2013: The festival atmosphere is alive and well at the Pub! We now have Spaten Oktoberfest on tap... and to give you a bit of history, this is the FIRST EVER Oktoberfest beer! We also currently have on tap Sam Adams Octoberfest (our September Beer of the Month). Coming soon, Bell's Octoberfest and The Annex will have the popular Ayinger Oktoberfest too. Enjoy these great seasonals while they last!
September 11, 2013: A day of rememberance and reflection on the tragic events that happened twelve years ago. Never forget.
September 10, 2013: The Pub and The Annex are proud to continue in the tradition of not just sponsoring but participating in the Barrington Wine Walks! The Autumn Wine Walk is scheduled for Saturday, September 14th from 2-6 PM. Each stop on the walk woll feature a wine tasting, small treats and a unique gift. The Annex is one of the stops, and we will also be pouring wine at teh Shops on Lageschulte - Norton's USA and Pink Geranium. The "official" flyer can be viewed here (PDF format).
September 7, 2013: The Village of Barrington is currently considering an ordinance that would allow video gaming. This is a state controlled program that is closely monitored, and it allows liquor license owners to apply for gaming licenses. Without going into a lot of detail, suffice to say this would have a positive effect on businesses in our community. The Pub owner has been in touch with most of the liquor license owners in Barrington and they support this option, strongly believing that is an essential element to remain competitive with areas around our community that are already allowing the gaming. The added value of gaming would greatly benefit the village by attracting more people to town, thus providing a critical source of revenue for our establishments, other businesses in the village and of course the Village of Barrington. There are some upcoming village meetings on this issue - September 9th and September 23rd - and we encourage our customers to either attend to show support or send an email of recommendation. More information can be found at www.barrington-il.gov. Please also take a look at page 3 of the Village of Barrington's September newsletter & read the message from Village President Karen Darch.
September 10th Update - the village meeting went very well, here's a brief summary from today's Patch.com article.
September 3, 2013: We're happy to finally announce our September Beer of the Month, Sam Adams Octoberfest. $3.50 draft pints all month long! And as the official website says, "In 1810, Munich celebrated the wedding of their Crown Prince with a special beer. After 16 days the party ended, but the tradition continues. Our version of the classic Oktoberfest lager blends 5 roasted malts for a rich, hearty flavor while Bavarian Noble hops add a touch of bitterness."
August 30, 2013: A couple heavy hearted "changing of the guard" notes...
We'd like to sincerely thank Ismini Walsh for her over two years of excellent service as our general manager and events planner. Today is her last scheduled day here, then next week she begins a completely new career in her family's clothing business. She has been instrumental in building and maintaining a strong front of house presence, handling our events and party planning, plus getting The Annex up and running. Additionally, our Executive Chef Ted Stay will be departing us after Labor Day, moving with his wife and three children to Michigan to manage a prestigious country club. I can't say enough about how much Ted has meant to the Pub; his is the longest tenured employee outside of the owner and literally built our kitchen & menus, while consistently maintaining our expected levels of quality. Both of these individuals are greatly responsible for why we have been so successful. They will be truly missed, but there is no doubt that they will succeed in their new endeavors. Though this news is sad, the upside is that the Pub is being left in very capable hands - besides our other strong supervisors, Lisa Lesniak & Taylor Drewes will be managing both establishments, and 2½ year Pub kitchen veteran Justin Odom is taking over Executive Chef duties. It's a bright future for everyone!
August 28, 2013: A quick update on the Labor Day holiday weekend: The Pub will of course be open all weekend and our regular hours on Labor Day, though there will be no Pub Quiz Monday night. The Annex will be closed both Sunday and Monday. Have a happy and safe holiday!
August 25, 2013: The Pub and The Annex are proud to continue in the tradition of not just sponsoring but participating in the Barrington Wine Walks! The Autumn Wine Walk is scheduled for Saturday, September 14th from 2-6 PM. Each stop on the walk woll feature a wine tasting, small treats and a unique gift. The Annex is one of the stops, and we will also be pouring wine at teh Shops on Lageschulte - Norton's USA and Pink Geranium. The "official" flyer can be viewed here (PDF format).
August 12, 2013: Summer seems to be winding down fast, and so are the events in town like the Barrington Cruise Night. Join us the next two Thursday evenings as the Pub and The Annex will be the featured food vendor, while also giving out valuable coupons and perhaps selling some other good stuff. August 15th features sports cars, and August 22nd is Corvette night.
August 10, 2013: If you're just looking at this webpage, you're probably missing out on a lot of "real-time" happenings and event info! Though this site is updated pretty consistently, try these other methods to get the most out of your Pub and Annex experience!
If you haven't "liked" us on Facebook yet, please do so as we update these pages frequently:
PUB: http://www.facebook.com/mcgonigals
ANNEX: http://www.facebook.com/theannexlounge
Twitter (for both) @mcgonigal
We also have our mailing list, which in the near future will start featuring coupons & specials just for our subscribers! Click here to register.
August 1, 2013: Our August Beer of the Month is one of our more popular choices since we've opend the Pub... Hoegaarden! 500 years of hard work went into making this beer that features the aroma of orange peel, coriander and herbs that the merry monks imported from sunny Curacao… ah, just go ahead and taste it instead of reading about it! 4.9% ABV, and drafts are just $3.50 throughout August!
July 31, 2013: This Saturday (August 3rd) join us at McGonigal's Pub and The Annex from 6 PM - 11 PM for "A Night Out For Paul". Paul is the three year old son of Barrington Police Officer Garrett Oberkircher and was recently diagnosed with RMS, a childhood cancer of the soft tissue. While his prognosis looks good, Paul will need to undergo not only radiation but 45 rounds of intensive chemotherapy. Tickets for the event are $25 and all proceeds from the fundraiser will go directly to the Oberkircher family to help defray the enormous medical bills they are facing. More info available at the website http://patches4paul.weebly.com/ or Facebook: Patches for Paul
July 23, 2013: To compliment the posting in the events column to the right, The Pub welcomes Palatine High School's Class of 1983 (our owner's graduating class) this coming weekend for their 30-Year reunion. This is the first of two reunion events, with the second being scheduled this fall. Also invited are classes from 1980-1986. More info at www.phs1983.com and the interactive Facebook group page.
Also, our first Monday evening trivia night with Pub Trivia USA turned out to be quite successful, and we expect this to quickly grow in popularity; they have nearly 60 locations serviced throughout the week, but we're the main Monday night location in the NW Suburban area. Stop by and try it out, it's fun, FREE and tremendously entertaining for both newcomers and veterans alike!
July 21, 2013: We are hiring for kitchen help - line cooks and/or pantry. Immediate work available. Contact information is on our Jobs/Employment section.
July 16, 2013: The Solly's Way Foundation Inc. is holding their inaugural charitable golf outing on Thursday July 18th at Makray Golf Club in Barrington. The Pub is proudly contributing as a bronze sponsor for this event. Solly’s Way Foundation brings compassion to tragedy and turns tragedy to triumph for those children who have lost a parent by providing college scholarships in the Barrington, Lake Zurich and Wauconda Suburban areas. For more information on the golf outing and the foundation, visit their website at www.sollysway.org.
July 15, 2013: The Pub is excited to announce that we have teamed up with Pub Trivia USA for the return of Monday night trivia! With over 50 quiz locations in the Chicagoland area, trivia leagues/area tournaments and HUGE cash prizes, they are one of the most exciting and fun live trivia companies in Illinois! Also, it is FREE to play! WE have them scheduled every Monday night at 7:30 PM starting on July 22nd; they will be in the Pub's 2nd level bar/party room which seats roughly 100. For more information visit their website, and you can also check them out on Facebook.
July 14, 2013: As the "Grand Brewmaster Sponsor" we wanted to thank all of the vendor participants, volunteer workers the Village of Barrington and of course the 1200+ patrons who came out for the 10th Annual Barrington Brewfest on July 13th. We look forward to sponsoring many more successful, safe and FUN brewfests for years to come!
July 12, 2013: The Irish American Heritage Festival, hosted by Chicago's Irish American Heritage Center, starts TODAY and runs from July 12-14. Check out the details on their Facebook page or at http://irishfestchicago.com.
July 11, 2013: The Pub is proud to support the James P Lang Scholarship Foundation and the 15th Annual Clubber Open. The event is today (July 11th) at Makray Golf Club in Barrington. This foundation has granted nearly $500,000 in scholarships to kids from single parent homes. For more information, please visit their website at www.clubberfund.org. Also, here's a nice article from 365Barrington.com on the upcoming 10th Annual Barrington Brewfest.
July 10, 2013: The 10th Annual Barrington Brewfest is this Saturday (July 13th), and we are once again the Grand Brewmaster Sponsor of this event. We're also the ONLY place where you can pick up tickets AND the official Brewfest t-shirts in advance! However, ticket sales at the Pub will officially end at 10 PM on Friday July 12th. Tickets are $40 in advance and special "VIP" ($80) and "Designated Driver" ($20) ones are also available. Cash or Check (made out to BACOA) only; if you'd rather pay by credit card you will need to purchase your tickets online.
Full information on the Fest is available at the Brewfest website, and please also "like" the Brewfest Facebook Page to get all the latest updates. The Pub will be sampling Magners Irish Cider, Hoegaarden, Leffe Blonde and Revolution Bottom Up Wit (perhaps a couple other surprise ones too) and serving up some delicious food. Our friends at Town & Country/Diageo will also be there and representing us with some of our top selling drafts (Guinness, Harp, Smithwicks & Kilkenny). Oh, and the weather is supposed to be fantastic!
July 3, 2013: Festivities-A-Plenty in the Village of Barrington for the Fourth of July Holiday week/weekend... from Wednesday July 3 - Saturday July 6 the Metra north train commuter parking lot is overtaken by party tents, food & drink, live music and lots of family entertainment. Check out the schedule of events at www.barrington4thofjuly.com. Of course we are also open for regular business throughout the holiday.
July 1, 2013: We're extending our popular June Beer of the Month - Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy - through the 4th of July holiday weekend, maybe longer! Additionally, the Pub will be OPEN for regular business hours (11 AM - 1 AM) on Thursday, July 4th.
June 25, 2013: This update may not be totally Pub-related, but we wanted to take a moment to say congratulations to the Chicago Blackhawks and their 2013 Stanley Cup championship... and THANK YOU to all our customers and Hawks fans who came out to both the Pub and The Annex to watch the games with us! We had good turnouts and great times during the season for all the games, and raffled off five Blackhawks jerseys over the championship run. We'll gladly do it all again next season... thanks again!
June 20, 2013: Last weekend the Pub and The Annex participated in the Barrington Summer Wine Walk, both as a sponsor (we provided wines for several locations in town) and as a participant. The Sun Times (Barrington Courier-Review) picked up on the event; here's a nice article which included us. Thank you to the Village of Barrington and all the businesses who helped make it another great success!
June 17, 2013: For all of you Margeson Pub Quiz fans, we're taking a hiatus from the normal Monday quiz night due to the Chicago Blackhawks - Boston Bruins Stanley Cup playoff game... GO HAWKS! If there isn't a game 6, the quiz will resume next week at its normal time. Remember that the Pub Quiz is usually held in The Annex every Monday night at 7:30 PM. UPDATE June 21, 2013 - The Margeson Pub Quiz people informed us that they have decided to find another location for their Monday night quiz, so until further notice these are on "permanent" hiatus. Another trivia company has been in touch with us; we will see what they offer and will post updates on this page.
June 10, 2013: A completely revised menu has made it through it's "soft opening" phase and is now fully in effect! This applies to both the Pub and The Annex, as we have combined and consolidated the separate entities so that we could give you the best of both worlds in one easy-to-understand menu. Check it out on the MENU Page, and take special note of our great new Lucky $7 Lunch Specials, great deals that will appeal to your tummy and your wallet from 11 AM - 3 PM every day!
June 4, 2013: This Friday (June 7th) starting at 6:00 PM is the American Cancer Society's Barrington Area Relay For Life, which helps raise money to support research, education and patient services in celebration of cancer survivorship in Illinois. McGonigal's Pub is once again a proud main sponsor of this important event, and is also a primary food vendor and assisting with the survivor dinner. Please join us at Barrington High School; more information is available at http://relayforlifeofbarrington.org
June 1, 2013: Our Beer of the Month for June finally kicks off summer here...enjoy Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy all month long for just $3.50 a pint!
May 30, 2013: The 10th season for the Barrington Cruise Nights starts tonight and are happening every Thursday throughout the summer right outside our doors, starting at approximately 6:30 PM. Once again the Pub is a major sponsor and The Annex is also included this year too. We will be the food vendor on June 27, July 25, August 15 & August 22 but will have a presence every Thursday, offering coupons and other giveaways. More information on schedules and related events available at Enjoybarrington.com and 365Barrington.com.
May 27, 2013: Tickets for the 10th Annual Barrington Brewfest (Saturday July 13th) are now on sale at the Pub! We are the only place where you can pick up the official Brewfest t-shirts in advance too - shirts will be in stock on or before June 8th but buying a ticket here assures you of getting one when they are available. Tickets are $40 in advance and special "VIP" and "Designated Driver" ones will also be available. Cash or Check (made out to BACOA) only; if you'd rather pay by credit card you can purchase your tickets online. Full information on the Fest is available at the Brewfest website, but be sure to also "like" the Brewfest Facebook Page to get all the latest updates while also learning some great beer trivia!
May 21, 2013: On behalf of the entire staff at McGonigal's Pub and The Annex, prayers and condolences go out to the victims and residents of Oklahoma who were affected by the horrifying tornadoes the past couple days. Unfortunately Mother Nature isn't always very nice.
May 15, 2013: Our outdoor patio area is OPEN, actually it has been for the past several days. It's bistro style seating along the sidewalks of Cook Street and Park Avenue, and a great place to enjoy the nice weather with a cool beverage and delicious lunch, dinner or snack!
May 13, 2013: We have some important employee news to report. First, the good news: The Pub and The Annex are happy to welcome Lisa Lesniak to our team. Lisa has been a respected employee in the bar/restaurant business in Barrington for quite a while as well as being a long-t`ime resident of the Village... we are definitely excited to have her on board! The sad news is that one of our original employees and star bartender/manager Declan Walsh has taken another job opportunity closer to his home. Declan has been a true part of the Pub family and an integral part of our success since we opened. He will be greatly missed and we wish him all the best. Sláinte, my friend!
May 10, 2013: For a listing of local events in Barrington, be sure to check out www.enjoybarrington.com. The Pub (and The Annex) sponsor and actively participate in many of these events, including the Art Festival (Memorial Day weekend), the Thursday Cruise Nights (every Thursday during the summer), ACS Relay For Life (Friday June 7th) and the Barrington Brew Fest (July 13th). Additional info will be posted here as the event dates get closer.
May 1, 2013: May's BEEER OF THE MONTH is Heineken! The #1 selling beer in the world (no joke) is now just $3.50 for 20oz pints all month long!
April 30, 2013: It's time to scream "LET'S GO BLACKHAWKS" as they begin their quest towards the Stanley Cup today! We will show every game, both at the Pub and The Annex, and of course there are great daily specials for you to enjoy for each game. Also, keep in mind we have our notorious Blackhawks Wings, which are sweet and hot like the team, but with an strong emphasis on HOT! Delicious but definitely not for the timid... GO HAWKS!
April 25, 2013: The extremely popular Bell's Oberon is back on tap, and we have a good supply on hand! $5 drafts all day, every day!
April 23, 2013: We're looking for some experienced help in the kitchen - pantry & line cooks. See our Jobs-Employment page in the Contacts tab for details.
April 18, 2013: We're in the process of finalizing some fantastic menu additions and changes for both the Pub and The Annex, including a special ALL NEW lunch menu! Many of the ideas have come from our customers, and we are sure you'll be pleased with the offerings. May 1st is the target date; info will be here and of course fully updated on the Menu page.
April 8, 2013: Starting today, and for every day that features a Chicago Cubs HOME game, the Pub will be providing Bud & Bud Light 16oz Tall Boy cans for just $2.50!
April 2, 2013: Our Beer of the Month for April is... Sam Adams "Seasonal", which at the moment is Alpine Spring but will switch to Summer Ale shortly. Either way, it's $3.50 pints all month long!
March 28, 2013: This is sad news indeed... Ed Dewitz, a 91 year old WWII veteran. lifetime resident of Barrington and a very good friend of many of us at the Pub, passed away today. There are so many great stories to tell about him, but suffice to say he was an amazing man and will be greatly missed.
Read the article from the Barrington Patch
Obituary (added 4/2/13)
March 27, 2013: Here's a great article from the Barrington Courier-Review on Joel Brady of Brady Bros Remodeling, who is a close personal friend of the owner and is the one who "created" The Annex. Enjoy!
Lifelong Barrington resident continues to leave his mark
March 18, 2013: SUCCESS! It was a great Barrington Celtic Fest weekend, and we'll be posting a recap and some pictures very soon. This is our first website update since early Friday so this news is sort of late... on behalf of the entire staff at the Pub I'd like to express our condolences to the 11 year old boy who was hit by a Metra train earlier this weekend. The latest news is that he is in good condition, here's a link with updates.
March 15, 2013: Happy St. Patrick's Day, a couple days early! This will be the last update on the website until early next week. For real-time activities throughout the Barrington Celtic Fest weekend, check out the Celtic Fest Facebook page. Of course full details on all the entire festival are available on the events page on this site.
On a more personal note, today is the seven year anniversary of the passing of the owner's mother, Mary McGonigal, who despite a courageous two-year battle succumbed to ovarian cancer at age 62. This is one of the driving reasons why we proudly support the American Cancer Society by donating portion of proceeds from the festival to this cause.
March 11, 2013: Our three year anniversary was this past Saturday and we thank all of our patrons and supporters who came out to enjoy the day (and the $3 Guinness). Now we're moving full-speed-ahead to this weekend's Barrington Celtic Fest, which is Friday March 15 - Sunday March 17. ALL the details are on our Celtic Fest webpage and real-time updates will be posted on the Celtic Fest Facebook page too. Check it out!
March 6, 2013: We have a special anniversary coming up on Saturday March 9th...
This important date seems to always be overshadowed by our Barrington Celtic Fest, but three years later everthing is going great... and with the addition of The Annex we're bigger and better than ever! Stop by on March 9th and celebrate wtih us by enjoying 20oz pints of Guinness for $3, Jameson for $3 and bottles of Redds Apple Ale for $3... our way of saying THANKS for all the great support the past three years!
March 1, 2013: Two weeks away until the 3rd Annual Barrington Celtic Fest! All the FINAL details will be posted here by the end of the weekend. Also, our Beer of the Month for March actually starts March 6th, and it's Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy... sort of our way of saying we're tired of winter and are ready to fast forward to summer months! $3.50 pints all month long, and it will remain on tap for a while!
February 15, 2013: We are just ONE MONTH AWAY from the 3rd Annual Barrington Celtic Fest! Details are being finalized and will be forthcoming in the events section and on the official Celtic Fest Facebook page!
February 11, 2013: Just wanted to remind everyone that if you're just looking at this webpage, you're probably missing out on a lot of "real-time" happenings and event info! Of course we update this site pretty consistently, but try these other methods to get the most out of your Pub and Annex experience!
If you haven't "liked" us on Facebook yet, please do so as we update these pages frequently:
PUB: http://www.facebook.com/mcgonigals
ANNEX: http://www.facebook.com/theannexlounge
Twitter (for both) @mcgonigal
We also have our mailing list, which will start featuring coupons & specials just for our subscribers! Click here to register.
February 1, 2013: Our new beer of the month actually started for us in later January to take over one that completely ran out... so for February we are sticking with Newcastle Brown Ale. This comes from England and is the world's best known brown ale. 4.7 ABV and is absolutely delicious on draft. Also, it's only $3.50 a pint all month long!
January 31, 2013: Just in time for February, all our new daily specials are ready to go! Actually they've been in effect for a few weeks but are finally listed online. There are great ones every day, check out the Specials page for details.
January 25, 2013: Just a quick announcement on a couple events:
Every Saturday the Pub is offering a Prime Rib Dinner - a very hearty prime rib portion served with mashed potatoes, vegetables and horseradish cream sauce, all for just $25!
On Sunday February 3rd we'll be having a Super Bowl XLVII party, basically offering some great specials, raffles, giveaway prizes and more! Click here for the promotional flyer. Game starts at 5:25 PM.
January 18, 2013: We were prepared for the last of the New Belgium Snow Day to run out... our backup Beer of the Month has now changed to Newcastle Brown Ale, still $3.50 for a pint!
January 14, 2013: Pardon our dust as we are doing some refinishing work on our mezzanine level. There's no interruption in business, and work should be completed by the end of this week.
January 13, 2013: Announcing our new daily specials - good both here and in The Annex. Details will be added to the Specials page ASAP:
Mixers Monday - promotional liquor & mixed drinks, with industry representatives sampling some of their booze (starts next week)
Crafts & Drafts Tuesdays - a beer lover's dream! We'll focus on a different brewery each week and offer additional discounts on many of our tap and bottled beers.
Wine Wednesdays - up to half off on bottles and glasses of select wines, along with promotional help right from some of the winery representatives.
Thirsty Thursdays - Unbeatable drink specials and entertainment options; we’d call it Ladies Night, but we’re pretty certain these drinks will appeal to the men too!
Foodie Fridays - several food specials created exclusively by our Executive Chef Ted Stay, good through the entire weekend (or while supplies last).
Sports Saturdays & Sundays - Great themed drinks & food specials to get you through a busy weekend of fun, appealing to all sports and non-sports fans alike. Sundays are also "Industry Night".
January 2, 2013: Happy New Year! Of course it's a new month too, and our Beer of the Month for January is New Belgium Snow Day Winter Ale. Just $3.50 pints until it runs out... which it will as supplies are limited... but there is a backup plan. Stay tuned!
Pleasantly hoppy, Snow Day carries the subtle chocolate and caramel flavors of a new brewing malt known as Midnight Wheat. The Styrian Golding, Centennial and Cascade hops bring the backbone of hoppy bitterness to complement the roasty undertones. This beer is the deep garnet of a roasted walnut and presents a creamy tan head, floating artfully atop. Snow Day is bold and hoppy, drinkable and strong. It reminds you to enjoy the unexpected.
ABV: 6.2%
IBU: 55
Served in 16oz pints
December 31, 2012: From the staff at the Pub and The Annex, we want to thank all of our patrons for the tremendous support in 2012, and we wish everyone a very happy, safe and prosperous New Year. If you like us now, you ain't seen nothing yet - there will be LOTS going on at both establishments starting right after the holidays: new specials & theme nights, new entertainment options, more FUN, and a variety of other GREAT reasons to keep everyone happy and coming back!
If you haven't "liked" us on Facebook yet, please do so as we update these pages frequently:
PUB: http://www.facebook.com/mcgonigals
ANNEX: http://www.facebook.com/theannexlounge
Twitter (for both) @mcgonigal
We also have our mailing list, which will start featuring coupons & specials just for our subscribers! Click here to register.
December 27, 2012: Spend your New Years Eve with us - see the events page for details. Space is limited, so don't delay & reserve your spot NOW!
December 24, 2012: On behalf of the entire Pub staff, we want to wish all of our patrons, family and friends a very happy and safe holiday season.
December 19, 2012: Looking for last-minute gifts? We have a great idea that will appeal to family, friends, and basically anyone who gets hungry and thirsty - A McGonigal's Pub gift card! You can get them set to whatever amount you want, and they don't expire. Pick 'em up at the Pub today!
December 18, 2012: Information on our 3rd Annual New Years Eve Party will be released in the next couple days... right here... stay tuned!
December 14, 2012: This has been a rather rough day for everyone, especially for those of us who have children. I speak for everyone at both McGonigal's Pub and The Annex in expressing our deepest condolences to the families of the victims in the sensless, devastating tragedy that happened today at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.
December 11, 2012: We welcome a great new seasonal - New Belgium's Snow Day Winter Ale - to our already outstanding tap lineup... stop on in and try out a cold draft today!
December 10, 2012: Holiday Hours:
Monday December 24th - normal business hours (11 AM - 1 AM) but our kitchen services will end early (8:00 PM) this evening.
Tuesday December 25th - Merry Christmas! We will open at 6:00 PM with full bar service but no kitchen service (various snacks will be provided).
Monday December 31st - normal business hours, but our 3rd Annual Pub New Years Eve Party starts at 7:00 PM that evening. More details forthcoming on this event...
Tuesday January 1, 2013 - normal business hours. Happy New Year!
December 5, 2012: We'd like to welcome a new business in town - owned by friends of the Pub - and it happens to be right next door to us and The Annex. "Roots 2 General Store" opened a little over a week ago at 211 Park Avenue (Barrington). They are quickly stocking their shelves with a variety of items, many of which would make great Christmas presents! Next time you're at the Pub, be sure to check out their store.
December 1, 2012: Our BEER OF THE MONTH for December is Stella Artois, $3.50 pints all month long!
November 30, 2012: This Saturday (December 1st) there are LOTS of great Holiday events taking place in and around the Village of Barrington. Way too many to list here, but suffice to say that right outside our front doors, SANTA will be visiting and the annual tree lighting ceremony will be happening at 5:00 PM. Click here for details on the events.
November 23, 2012: Here's a great article on our up-and-coming neighbor... if you haven't check out The Annex yet, be sure to do so during your next visit. New Menus, website and daily specials start next week too!
Classic cocktails, casual setting set Annex apart
November 21, 2012: A quick update on current holiday business hours: we are open until 2:00 AM on "Black Wednesday" to accommodate the late night bar crowd! Additionally we will open at 6:00 PM on Thanksgiving Day... full bar service will be available but there will be no kitchen/dinner service (various snacks will be provided). Weekend hours are the same, Friday & Saturday 11 AM - 2 AM, Sunday 11 AM - 1 AM. On behalf of our staff, we hope you have a very happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday!
November 13, 2012: We're finally getting into our new "combined" specials that are good for both the Pub and The Annex. Many of our prior specials will be retained, but here's a sampling of just a FEW of the NEW things we're offering... with more details posted daily right here, on the Specials page and Facebook. Most of these new specials will start the week after Thanksgiving.
Mixers Monday - promotional liquor & mixed drinks, with industry representatives sampling some of their booze (starts next week)
Crafts & Drafts Tuesdays - a beer lover's dream! We'll focus on a different brewery each week and offer additional discounts on many of our tap and bottled beers.
Wine Wednesdays - up to half off on bottles and glasses of select wines, along with promotional help right from some of the winery representatives.
Ladies Night Thursdays - unbeatable drink specials and entertainment options for the ladies... and of course the men who follow them out!
Foodie Fridays - several food specials created exclusively by our Executive Chef Ted Stay, good through the entire weekend (or while supplies last).
Sports Saturdays & Sundays - great themed drinks & food specials to get you through a busy weekend of sports, appealing to all sports fans.
November 11, 2012: One behalf of the Pub and Annex staff, we'd like to wish everyone a Happy Veteran's Day and thank all of our brave servicemen for all they've done to protect and serve our great country.
November 1, 2012: Announcing our November BEER OF THE MONTH:
Only $3.50 for a 20oz Imperial Pint, all month long!
October 25, 2012: If you are looking for a place to host a corporate or private holiday party, look no further than the Pub and The Annex! We are offering several banquet options within our facility for private and semi-private parties & events. The featued option is the Pub's amazing second level that will seat up to 100 and includes a full bar, band stage, dart board, jukebox and nine HDTVs! We also have two other boardrooms available on the second level, one which holds 24-30 and another that holds 12. And now with The Annex as part of the Pub, we are happy to accommodate parties up to 50 in this gerat new space! There is ample parking available and of course we are only 2½ blocks from the Metra Train Station. For further information check out our Banquets-Parties page (new pictures of boardrooms and Annex forthcoming), and you can contact us via email at events@mcgonigalspub.com or 847-277-7400. Times and dates are filling up rather quickly, so reserve your spot now!
October 22, 2012: Our Pub has always been known for great drafts at reasonable prices, but we now have a pretty complete line of "budget" beers that are being offered EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK! These are bottles of PBR, Old Style and Rolling Rock along with 16oz cans of Miller High Life, PBR and Hamm's. Best part about it, they are only $2.00 each. Every. Day.
October 18, 2012: A few details on our Third Annual Halloween Bash are posted in the right column... it's going to be a great one, and includes The Annex as well!
October 9, 2012: We're putting together plans for another amazing Halloween Bash, set for Saturday October 27th... and it will cover both the main floors of the Pub and The Annex, so there will be lots of room to roam and a ton of food & beverage options! More details to follow.
We're also pleased to announce that another local brewery has made it to our taps... we welcome The Lucky Monk's Fallen Angel Vienna-Style Lager.
A classic amber-style lager created in Austria which falls within the family of “fest” beers. This lager has a slightly toasted, nutty malt mouth feel, and very low bitterness. The body is modest with a creamy maltiness and a slight caramel malt accented flavor. Smooth, clean, and crisp are just a few words to describe this elegant amber lager beer. 4.8% abv / 18 BU
October 3, 2012: On behalf of the Pub and Annex staff, we wanted to thank all the alumni, teachers and current students of Barrington High School for a great Homecoming weekend! Our establishments were proud to have hosted four different reunions - including the BHS Class of 1937 - and it was great to see so many other BHS individuals roaming around our bulidings all weekend long. Thank you for making us the premier destination in town, it's flattering and sincerely appreciated. Also, our October Beer of the Month is Sam Adams Octoberfest - drafts are $3.50 all month long, and they're served in a cool seasonal mug!
September 27, 2012: Visit The Annex today between 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM and support a great cause. Mary McGonigal, mother of the owner of McGonigal's Pub & The Annex, passed away of Ovarian Cancer several years ago. Since that time the McGonigal and Berry families have been involved in various Ovarian cancer fundraisers. This will be the third year that this particular fundraiser is being held at our establishments. There will be some jewelry and artwork for sale, so stop by and do your part to help fight cancer.
September 17, 2012: "Halfway to St. Patrick's Day" is today, and the Pub is celebrating by offering half priced Irish entrees and half priced Guinness, Murphy's Stout, Harp and Smithwick's all day! Be sure to come by and enjoy the celebration! On a next-door note, the ribbon cutting ceremony for THE ANNEX will be Tuesday 9/18 at noon... join the village officials and the McGonigal family as we "officially" open the new place for business! Our actual GRAND OPENING celebration is scheduled for Friday September 21st. The new website will be up and running by tomorrow as well, with all sorts of good info!
September 12, 2012: Opening day for The Annex is approaching... and here's a great "sneak peek" article from Liz Luby & 365barrington.com.
September 11, 2012:
We will always remember...
September 10, 2012: We're moving forward on THE ANNEX, but as with these type of projects it always takes longer than expected... and we'd rather "get it right" rather than to rush the opening. Right now we are definitely on target to officially open to the public right after this coming weekend, with our Grand Opening tentatively scheduled for Friday, September 21st. The new website will appear shortly, along with some development of the official Facebook page. Stay tuned...
September 1, 2012: New "BEER" OF THE MONTH, that needs no special introduction in an Irish Pub - Magner's Irish Cider DRAFTS and Magner's Pear Cider Bottles. $4.00 for the drafts, $3.50 for the bottles, all month long!
August 28, 2012: Just so you know, the Pub will be OPEN for normal business hours over the entire holiday weekend, including Labor Day. Have a great holiday and hope to see you here!
August 27, 2012: A bit of news on Park Avenue Wine Bar hit the news media this morning, here's an article from the Barrington Patch. On a very positive note, we're working feverishly on THE ANNEX and are excited about the concept and potential! Starting this weekend we'll start posting information on this venture and perhaps even have the web page up & running!
August 26, 2012: As of this weekend we've finished the main round of interviews for THE ANNEX and are in the process of hiring. Any further interviews will need to be set up on an individual basis; call 847-277-7400 and ask for Ismini Walsh.
August 24, 2012: OPEN INTERVIEWS for THE ANNEX - our new establishment - are happening Friday August 24, 11 AM - 7 PM and Saturday August 25, 11 AM - 4 PM. We are looking for bartender, server, busser, host and shift manager positions to be filled. Interviews will be held in the Pub 2nd level. Be sure to bring a recent copy of your resume and a completely filled out employment application (you can download one here or fill out a copy at the Pub).
**August 25 UPDATE - open interviews have been extended through Sunday August 26th, Noon-3:00 PM.
August 20, 2012: There is an announcement that needs to be made, which though sad news at the moment will turn into great news very soon, we promise! Our friends and Pub family members at Park Avenue Wine Bar officially shut their doors for business as of Sunday August 19th. HOWEVER, in this case when one door closes another one opens up... this is not the end, it's evolution. We're in the process of creating a business that will offer a fantastic new establishment to the region while also providing a true compliment to our already great Pub atmosphere. One family business, one main location, two great destinations combined - in early September we'll be welcoming The Annex to downtown Barrington! Work has already commenced, and progress will be posted here. Please also check our Employment section for available opportunities.
August 11, 2012: Thought we'd share a great new site that provides information on shopping, dining and events in and around the Barrington region. It's a village sponsored site called Enjoybarrington.com. If you're coming into town or just want to know what's happening in the area, give it a look!
August 3, 2012: We're making a push towards adding more specialty and craft beers to our great Pub lineup, and though our taps are limited to 20 brands we can still offer plenty more in bottles! Having said that, we have now oficially added Rogue Dead Guy Ale to our list of available beers at the Pub.
UPDATE October 1, 2012 - Dead Guy Ale is still available at the Pub but is being stocked and sold through The Annex.
August 1, 2012: We're pleased to announce that the August Beer of the Month is HEINEKEN.... we'll be serving up 20oz pints of the world's most popular beer for just $3.50 all month long! Also, we'll have a special Heineken promotion at the Pub on Thursday, August 23rd - samples, giveaways and more!
Additionally on Thursday August 9th there will be a Newcastle Summer Ale promotion, including sample tastings and other goodies (8-9 PM).
July 29, 2012: Just wanted to say THANKS to everyone who came out for the inaugural Barrington Summerfest... the weather was beautiful, drinks were freely flowing, the music was awesome and a great time was had by all! We look forward to doing more of these type of events in the future.
July 26, 2012: Barrington's annual Sidewalk Days begins today, which is a Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored event... and in conjunction with their efforts is the Barrington Summerfest which is sponsored by the Pub! We're promoting the village together with our efforts and have received some good press... here's a couple recent news articles:
Barrington's first Summerfest to be held this weekend
Annual Sales Event goes until Saturday
July 20, 2012: Better late than never... details on the inaugural Barrington Summerfest are now available on the events page. Check it out, and we'll see you here next week!
July 8, 2012: Thanks to everyone who participated in yet another amazing Barrington Brew Fest (Saturday July 7th). The weather definitely cooperated, and with nearly 100 tasting options it was a beer lover's dream! The Pub was again proud to be the primary sponsor and we look forward to next year's event! You can get updates and pictures from the event at the official Facebook page, and they will also soon be added to the website.
July 1, 2012: ...and the July BEER OF THE MONTH is Smithwick's, Ireland's oldest ale. We're offering it all month for an amazing $3.50, and that's for the "real" pints... 20oz Imperial! Enjoy!!! We also welcome a new beer on tap - Hop Slayer from local brewery & restaurant The Onion Pub. If you're into IPA's, for $7 a pint this double IPA (8.2% ABV) will certainly not disappoint!
June 28, 2012: OK... bottles of Rolling Rock, Old Style and Pabst Blue Ribbon our now our everyday $2 beers!
June 26, 2012: A quick reminder - the Pub will be OPEN for normal business hours on Wednesday, July 4th. The parade marches down Main Street so it goes right past the front doors of our establishment... stop on in afterwards for some cold drinks and great food!
June 17, 2012: Happy Father's Day! The Pub and Park Avenue Wine Bar Father-Son team is featured in this Barrington Patch article, written specifically for Father's Day. Enjoy!
June 14, 2012: We now have Carlsberg on tap...$4.50 pints throughout EURO2012!
June 13, 2012: The Pub is once again a proud sponsor of the Barrington Cruise Night, which is every Thursday evening (weather pending) throughout the summer in downtown Barrington, just a block south of the Pub. This family-friendly car show is FREE and features different types and styles of automobiles every week. The Pub is scheduled to sell food and (non-alcoholic) drinks outside at this event on June 14th, July 5th and August 2nd. More information can be found at the Village website.
June 11, 2012: Just a reminder - the Pub is selling tickets for the 9th Annual Barrington Brewfest, which is on Saturday July 7th (3 PM - 7 PM). Tickets are $40 each, cash or check only (checks made out to BACOA), and you also get a complimentary t-shirt with your ticket purchase at the Pub; the shirts should be available by June 16th (your ticket is your shirt receipt). You can also buy tickets online if you need to use a credit card.
The Pub is the main sponsor of this event three years running! Check out the additional info at the official Facebook page or the website.
June 7, 2012: Two big events involving the Pub, starting on Friday June 8th:
June 1, 2012: It's finally here... our revised menu! Check it out on the Menu tab. Same goes for our new daily specials... you can view 'em all, day by day, on the Specials tab! Additionally, we have TWO June "Beers of the Month" - Hoegaarden on tap for $4 pints and Rolling Rock bottles for just $2 each, all through the month of June!
May 28, 2012: A view from the Pub's 2nd level, overlooking the Memorial Day parade... the Barrington High School band is marching right past the Veteran's Memorial. On this day the Pub is open regular business hours... but more important, all our staff remembers and honors the brave men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Thanks and condolences go out to the soldiers and all their families.... and God bless America.
May 22, 2012: There's LOTS of new & exciting things happening at the Pub, many of which start over and after this coming Memorial Day weekend! We're featuring completely revamped daily specials, many new "permanent" menu items, expanded entertaiment options (hint - we'll be using our 2nd level and other available resources much more often) and several major local events that we're participating in, sponsoring or both! You'll start seeing a lot of updates here and on our Facebook page, along with some overdue email announcements to our subscribed patrons (get on the mailing list if you haven't done so already). It's going to be a FANTASTIC summer at the Pub and in the Village of Barrington!!!
One other note - the Pub WILL be open for normal business hours on Memorial Day (Monday May 28th).
May 21, 2012: Though not complete just yet with all the info, two new festivals have been added to our Events section... obviously these are Pub-sponsored! Check out some details on the 9th Annual Barrington Brew Fest (Saturday July 7th) and a sneak preview into plans for the inaugural "Barrington Summerfest" (Friday July 27th-Saturday July 28th). Check back soon for loads of new infomation on these fests!
May 17, 2012: This article from 365barrington.com dates back to mid-April but was missed in our prior updates. It's a great one highlighting our Executive Chef Ted Stay and both restaurants he services. Click here for the article.
May 11, 2012: The Pub is open for normal business hours on Mother's Day (Sunday May 13th)... we won't be having a brunch but are opening early for some soccer matches, offering a complimentary mimosa for all moms who come in during the day, and have a special Sunday Irish Session with Seamus O'Kane from 5-8 PM. If you're looking to add a little Irish flair to this special day, we'll see you at the Pub!
May 4, 2012: Info and the link to purchase tickets for the Celtic Thunder "Acoustic by Candlelight" show on Saturday May 12th is on the right side of this web page, but here's the link again. Please note that the Pub is not affiliated with ticket sales for this event.
http://acousticbycandlelight.ticketleap.com/mcgonigalsmay/
May 3, 2012: We continue to be THE place in the Chicagoland NW suburban area to watch great soccer matches! Join us for EARLY OPENINGS...
Saturday May 5th: The Pub opens at 10:15 AM for the FA Cup match Chelsea vs. Liverpool (10:30 AM).
Sunday May 6th: The Pub opens at 7:15 AM for a "double header",
Newcastle United vs. Manchester City at 7:30 AM
Manchester United vs. Swansea City at 9:30 AM
May 1, 2012: We're featuring BEERS of the month in May... on tap is the recently introduced Newcastle Founder's Ale for $3.50. We're also offering bottles of Dos Equis Lager and Amber for $3.50 - just in time for Cinco de Mayo!
April 20, 2012: New menu items, new beers, new daily specials, new entertainment options, new upcoming events... and they are all happening soon here, in the same great Pub! Stay tuned for more details, which you'll find on this site and on our official Facebook page.
April 18, 2012: We've upgraded our Heineken offering - drafts are now being served in 20oz pints, and for just $4.50!
April 4, 2012: A quick announcment about our EASTER SUNDAY hours (Sunday April 8th). The pub will open for normal business at 5:00 PM, with full bar service until close (approximately 1:00 AM) and a limited food menu until 10:00 PM. Note that we are actually doing a special early opening at 7:15 AM for the Manchester United soccer match - which will be bar service only - but we will then close after the match and reopen at 5:00 PM. Hopefully that's not too confusing...just know that we will NOT be opening at our normal 11 AM time on Easter Sunday, come visit us after 5 PM!
April 1, 2012: No April Fools joke here...our BEER OF THE MONTH is Bell's Oberon, at an amazingly low price of $4 per pint!
March 28, 2012: We recently received some very nice recognition - McGonigal's Pub was voted Best Irish Pub for the 2011 "Best of the Burbs" contest held by SuburbaNites Magazine. Thank you to our great staff and patrons, of course without you this wouldn't have happened!
March 18, 2012: As we start to get the Pub back to "normal" functionality, I wanted to take a brief moment to thank the literally thousands of people who came out on a gorgeous weekend and made this years Barrington Celtic Fest an unbelievable event, for both the Pub and the Village of Barrington. This exceeded our expectations on pretty much every level! A recap and numerous images from the festivities will follow in the near future.
March 17, 2012: Happy St. Patrick's Day...and top o' the mornin' to ya! The first day of the Barrington Celtic Fest was fantastic, we had great weather and a pretty amazing turnout for a regular Friday! Day two should be many times busier and fun...and we'll have more to report on this website later. In the meantime follow the Facebook pages for Barrington Celtic Fest and McGonigal's Pub for many real-time updates.
March 14, 2012: We've recently had a couple changes in tap beers...right now the Pub is offering Breckenridge Irish Red Ale ($5 pints) which replaces their 471 IPA. Replacing Labatt Blue, we welcome back Magners Irish Cider, which will likely find a permanent home on the Pub taps from here on out! $6 pints, with or without ice. Both additions are perfect timing for the upcoming Barrington Celtic Fest!
March 10, 2012: On behalf of the Pub I wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone who came out for our two year anniversary celebration yesterday (Friday March 9th). We love Barrington and we love our patrons, and it was certainly our pleasure to give something else back in terms of great specials. Thanks to you we know we'll be around for a a long time...so here's to many, many more years!
March 7, 2012: Overshadowed by the Barrington Celtic Fest/St. Patricks Day events is the anniversary of McGonigal's Pub and Park Avenue Wine Bar. Both establishments officially turn TWO YEARS OLD on Friday, March 9th! Though the "big" party is the following week, we welcome you into downtown Barrington for the day & evening to celebrate this occasion with us...and as a THANK YOU to all of our patrons and supporters who have helped make us a huge success, we're offiering some ridiculously good specials for the day!
March 2, 2012: We are just TWO WEEKS AWAY from the 2nd Annual Barrington Celtic Fest! Full details are available in our Events section of this site, plus be sure to visit and "like" the official Facebook page too.
March 1, 2012: Our beer of the month is Amstel Wheat...released in the fall of 2011, this beer is the first new product introduction from Amstel in more than ten years! Throughout the month of March, we are providing this to you for an amazingly low $3.00 per draft!
February 22, 2012: Bud Light Platinum has been added to our "Wings 'n Bud Wednesday" specials . . . $3 gets you a bottle of this new brew, plus enjoy our Jumbo Chicken Wings 8 for $6.50 or 20 for $13, and Bud/Bud Light bottles are $2 every Wednesday at the Pub. Check out our Special page for all our daily and usual specials!
February 17, 2012: Detailed information on the 2nd Annual Barrington Celtic Fest will be available on the "official" web page: http://www.mcgonigalspub.com/events/celticfest.html
It's in the EVENTS tab section, or just click on the big Celtic Fest graphic to the right! You can also check out additional input on the official Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/celticfest
February 11, 2012: We're starting to reorganize this site a bit better - our Food & Drink menus now have their own top level tab, Daily/Weekly/Monthly etc. Specials are broken down into categories, and our Events Planning page (info on party room rentals, etc) has moved to the HOME page tab, listed under Banquets-Parties - you should see on the left side of this page. We are aware that these changes may affect some other websites that link to us, but as long as you can get to www.mcgonigalspub.com all is well. And... yes... we will be adding many more images too!
February 3, 2012: Don't forget that we serve up FREE PIZZA every Friday at Midnight, courtesy of our local friends at Cooper's of Barrington!
February 1, 2012: New month, new featured beer. In February we're pleased to announce that it's a local brew this time - The Onion's Paddy Pale Ale is our focus. "This American-style pale ale their flagship brand and celebrates the blending of intense hop character and crisp, malty mouthful." Enjoy drafts all month long at the Pub for just $4.50.
January 30, 2012: Super Bowl Party plans (Sunday February 5th) forthcoming...check the website by Tuesday for more info. Also, the 2nd annual Barrington Celtic Fest plans to be released very soon as well - for now mark down in your calendars that the place to be is in Barrington on Friday March 16th and Saturday March 17th! Stay tuned...
January 16, 2012: An early announcement for our patrons - the Pub will be closing at 8:00 PM on Sunday, January 22nd for our annual Staff Holiday Party. Dinner service (ordering) will end for the public at 7:00 PM. Management apologies for any inconvenience to our customers, but we needed at least one evening to show our staff how much they are truly appreciated!
January 13, 2012: Strange but true... don't ask how a brewery can run out of their "Winter Lager" in early January, but somehow it happened! However, the good folks at Sam Adams make a good brew, so the NEW January Beer of the Month is Sam Adams Alpine Spring. This is a completely new release from the brewery and we're one of the first places to offer it! Try a pint today for just $4.
January 12, 2012: One step in our numerous Pub enhancements has been completed...next time you're in, check out our huge new HDTV upgrade in the main level! More great things to happen in the next few weeks...stay tuned!
January 8, 2012: On behalf of our entire staff I'd like to extend our sincere apologies to all of our patrons who were at or came by the Pub this past Saturday evening (January 7th) and experienced the power outages that affected not just us but three blocks in the downtown area. It couldn't have happened at a more inopportune time and unfortunately made it necessary to close early for the evening. This was totally out of our control, but we hope that the repairs ComEd are (still) doing will eliminate or at least greatly lessen the chances of similar outages happening again. Also, to our friends at Motor Werks who were having their own special party in our 2nd level with one of their bands, we're very sorry and hope to have you back soon for another try at that event. "Full Power" for you next time, promise!
January 6, 2012: Early this year the Pub will be undergoing all sorts of great improvements, starting with upgrading and expanding our specials & entertainment offerings. More details to be released soon, but as a hint...expect some enhanced "viewing" space and some "on target" gaming options forthcoming within the next few weeks! Stay tuned...
January 1, 2012: HAPPY NEW YEAR...and to kick off the new year in domestic style, the Beer of the Month is Sam Adams Winter Lager - $4.00 drafts all month long!
December 27, 2011: We have a new great IPA on tap...stop by the Pub and try a Breckenridge 471 IPA. It's already been "taste tested" by a few folks here and gets two thumbs up! Here's a bit of marketing info from their website:
Hoppy? Brother, 471 IPA redefines hoppy. 471 is a small batch, limited edition ale that was created by our Brewmaster to separate the weak from the strong. 471 is a double IPA, that combines Pale, Munich, Caramel-30, Carapils and Torrified Wheat malts, with Chinook, Centennial, Simcoe and Fuggles hops. It has a big sweet mouthfeel, followed by more hoppiness than you've ever had at one time. Enjoy.
December 24, 2011: On behalf of the entire Pub staff I would like to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays to all. Have a great weekend and we look forward to seeing you at the pub again soon!
December 19, 2011: CHRISTMAS HOURS: Just a reminder that the Pub will be open and "full service" all day and evening on Christmas Eve (Saturday 12/24), though we will be ending regular kitchen services around 9:00 PM. On Christmas Day (Sunday 12/25) the Pub will be closed during the day but will OPEN at 6:00 PM. Full bar service, no kitchen service, assorted snacks will be provided, and the Packers-Bears are on at 7 PM...the feature event on all our HDTVs.
December 17, 2011: The Pub's New Years Eve party plans are now posted in a PDF file for viewing, with the website page still in the works (should be completed by Monday 12/19). We are excited to announce that we'll be featuring Chicago's premier 80's tribute band The Breakfast Club on our big stage in the Pub 2nd level! It's an amazing package deal we're offering for just $50, and tickets for the event go on sale Monday, December 19th. Stay tuned for more details...
December 9, 2011: Looking for that perfect gift that's simple, easy and will definitely be used? Give a gift certificate to McGonigal's Pub! It can be any amount you wish and can be used over and over again until the card is empty (note as well that our gift cards do not expire). Cash or credit cards accepted, simply stop by the pub to pick one up.
December 1, 2011: We are THRILLED to announce that our Pub will be hosting the "Margeson Pub Quiz" every Monday evening, beginning on Monday, December 5th! Join "The Adjudicator" Bill Margeson for some good craic! It's a traditional Pub Quiz (general trivia, not just about Pubs) with cash prizes. $7 per person, with up to FOUR players on each team. The trivia contest runs approximately two hours, and our pub will have some "pub quiz specials" for all participants! Typical start times will be 7:30 PM though we have to make some adjustments in December for prior booked holiday events - just check out this page for details on start times.
Once we get going an official "Pub Quiz" page will be set up in the Events section...but until then, information on the quiz can be found on the official quiz Facebook page or their website.
November 30, 2011: It's always nice to get great plugs in the media, and this one is from the staff at the Daily Herald. Seems like we're one of their favorite places to visit in the region! Thank you Daily Herald, and you can read the article here:
Suburban pubs are home to a few of our favorite things
November 21, 2011: Announcing our holiday schedule:
November 8, 2011: The Pub is now proudly serving Amstel Wheat Bier, a brand new release from Amstel...it's their first new product introduction in more than ten years! It's tap release is rather limited at the moment, but we have it and encourage lots of taste tests!
"Staying true to the identity of an authentic European wheat bier, Amstel Wheat offers a deep, translucent golden color with orange and amber hues. The aroma is rich with fruit and floral notes and a subtle tease of freshly baked bread, while the taste is slightly fruity with soft hoppy undertones."
November 7, 2011: The pub is helping sponsor a local school with "McGonigal Mondays." On the first Monday of every month, if you dine in at the pub you can help support North Barrington Elementary School. 10% of the sales on your bill on these days will be donated back to the school. Restrictions apply and you must present the coupon at the time of service to assure the school gets credited. Click here for the coupon, and on behalf of the owner the Pub thanks you for your support!
November 1, 2011: I'd like to thank everyone who came out for what was an AWESOME Halloween Party this past Saturday (10/29). It truly was a BOO-zey night, and pictures will be posted soon...both here and on our Facebook page. Also, if you are looking to book corporate or personal holiday parties (or any type of event), check us out! Some information is posted in our Events/Banquets section. Contact Ismini or Sonam via email or at 847-277-7400. Dates are really filling up fast so don't delay!
October 24, 2011: Just wanted to take a moment to wish my father, Dennis McGonigal, a very happy birthday today - he's a "young" 68 and doing well! Our pub and Park Avenue Wine Bar would not exist with all his help and support, so besides the birthday wishes, on behalf of the entire McGonigal & Berry family I wanted to say THANKS...and we love you dad!
October 20, 2011: Apologies from the owner as we've been very slow in getting this information posted...but here's some brief information on the 2011 Barrington Pub Crawl, #3 of 3 for the year: It's Saturday November 5th from 11 AM - 7 PM and will feature Chessies 111 Grille, McGonigal's Pub, the Blue Heron Cafe, The Onion Pub and ending at the Yankee Doodle. Tickets go on sale Saturday October 22, with more details to follow on the events page.
October 14, 2011: Our pub is pleased to announce that effective today, we are partnering with local establishment Cooper's of Barrington and providing FREE pizza slices to customers every Friday evening after midnight! Why, you may ask? Bryan, the pub owner, has some fond memories of days past when a local watering hole would occasionally serve up free pizza slices for its patrons late Friday nights...so he has decided to do the same.
Pizzas should arrive between 12-12:15 AM. Availability is on a first-come, first-served basis...we obviously can't guarantee we'll be able to feed everyone, but odds are good you'll be able to at least grab a slice or two! A great midnight snack from a great Barrington business, courtesy of your friends at the pub!
October 13, 2011: The pub is proud to be sponsoring Barrington High School "Blackout" Friday, when the Broncos play the Fremd Vikings. Students, faculty and many of our own pub employees will be wearing some stylish "Blackout" shirts that feature the pub logo on the sleeve. Come out and cheer on Barrington Broncos football to victory, then head to the pub for some after-game food and drinks!
October 8, 2011: We officially welcome Labatt Blue to our taps - it's a "clean, refreshing pilsner with a distinctive hoppy aroma, a delicate character, and a slightly sweet aftertaste (5% ABV)." Also, it's the #1 selling Canadian beer in the world! Draft pints are $3.00 every day, and on Blackhawks game days we offer 23oz drafts for $4.00!
September 29, 2011: Thank you to my friend Deb Pankey and the Daily Herald for the nice plug on "What's Hot in the Suburbs this Weekend." In the video we are mentioned about two minutes into it! As a reminder, every weekend we feature some great specials, including Guinness, Harp & Smithwicks 20oz Imperial Pints for $5 and buckets of select domestic beers for $12. Check out our Specials page for details and the official pub Facebook page for all the most recent & up-to-the-minute updates.
September 22, 2011: The pub will join Park Avenue Wine Bar in their efforts by donating a percentage of the pub sales on Tuesday September 27th to ovarian cancer research. Mary McGonigal, mother of Bryan McGonigal and Melissa (McGonigal) Berry succumbed to this terrible disease in March 2006. More details to follow, but please plan on joining us on 9/27 and help the fight against cancer. UPDATE September 28, 2011 - On behalf of both the Pub and Wine Bar, we appreciate everyone who came out for the day, supporting both establishments AND helping the fight against ovarian cancer. Total figures aren't available yet but between both places we should be donating several hundred dollars to the cause. Again, THANK YOU!
September 20, 2011: We are proud to support another Barrington area establishment by promoting (well, selling) one of their great beers - The Onion Pub's Paddy Pale Ale is now on tap at OUR pub! "This American-style pale ale their flagship brand and celebrates the blending of intense hop character and crisp, malty mouthful."
$5 a pint everyday at McGonigal's Pub!
September 15, 2011: Major site updates are on the way...for starters the Banquets page (in our Events section) now contains party package information, images of our facilties and the proper event team contacts. Took a while but it's finally there! If you are looking to book holiday, personal or corporate parties, please take a look at this page and then contact either Ismini or Sonam for details (events@mcgonigalspub.com or 847-277-7400).
September 11, 2011: Remembering this tragic day ten years ago.
September 6, 2011: Celebrate "Halfway to St. Patrick's Day" at the pub on Saturday, September 17th...we'll have some GREAT food and drink specials, giveaways, live music on both levels and some special guests! Check back soon for details.
September 1, 2011: Our September BEER OF THE MONTH is an Irish one, and one of our best sellers...Harp Lager! All month you'll get 20oz Imperial Pint drafts of Harp for just $4.50!
August 21, 2011: We're putting together GREAT plans for the upcoming NFL and College football season...awesome food and drink specials every gameday, along with giveaways (courtesy of our vendors) and other great stuff! We'll take full advantage of our 2nd level with nine HDTVs, so you can see all the games! More information posted soon.
August 1, 2011: Our August BEER OF THE MONTH is Sam Adams Octoberfest - pints are just $4.00 all month!
July 20, 2011: We are excited to announce that Ismini Walsh has officially joined our staff! She will function as a full-time FOH manager and our primary contact for events planning. Ismini brings a wealth of experience with her, putting in over 20 years in the business and comes from a family that's always been involved in this industry. Most recently she was managing the Curragh Pub in Edison Park. Ismini just happens to be married to our star bartender Declan, so we now have a husband-wife superteam at the pub!
July 10, 2011: The 8th Annual Barrington Brew Fest (Saturday July 9th) was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who made it out on this beautiful and HOT day...attendance was awesome, easily the biggest and best one to date. The pub was very proud to once again be the major sponsor, and it's great to see BACOA benefit from all the proceeds. Pictures and a wrapup of the event will be posted soon on the Brew Fest website and on the Facebook page.
July 2, 2011: Come out and visit Barrington this weekend - the annual festival is in full swing this weekend, featuring many family friendly activites, live music and of course the famous Brat Tent! Check it all out at http://www.barrington4thofjuly.com. We're right next to all the festivities, so be sure to stop by the pub this weekend and enjoy what we're offering too! As a reminder, we open at 5:00 PM on July 4th.
June 27, 2011: Just wanted to make a quick announcement that the pub will open at 5:00 PM on Monday, July 4th, offering full bar service until 1:00 AM and a limited menu (until 10:30 PM). Also, we are selling LOTS of Brewfest tickets and have a fresh supply of T-Shirts available in all three colors...
June 8, 2010: The Barrington Cruise Nights officially started last Thursday (6/2), and the pub is once again proud to be a major sponsor of this summertime event held every Thursday through early September. We will also be the main food vendor this Thursday, June 9th and on August 4th and September 1st.
May 30, 2011: On behalf of the pub staff I'd like to wish everyone a Happy Memorial Day. Let's always remember...it's the Soldier, not the reporter, who has given us the Freedom of the Press. It's the Soldier, not the poet, who has given us the Freedom of Speech. It's the Soldier, not the politicians, that ensures our right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. It's the Soldier who salutes the Flag, who serves beneath the Flag, and whose coffin is draped by the Flag.
May 22, 2011: We should have our outdoor seating set up later this week, just in time for Memorial Day weekend and the 2nd Annual Barrington Art Fair! More details to follow...
May 13, 2011: Another new addition to our to our tap offerings, and this is a GREAT one: Magners Irish Cider served in 20oz Imperial pints!
I'd also like to congratulate and thank a few long-time pub employees - Declan Walsh, Aisling Cogburn, Sonam Zaveri and our current manager John Pauley - who are taking on additional managerial and supervisory responsibilities at the pub. Pictures and other bio data forthcoming on our About Us page.
April 30, 2011: We recently added New Holland Brewery's Mad Hatter IPA to our beers on tap list, and welcome the retun of summer (some day) with May's Beer of the Month, Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy.
ALSO...mark your calendars for the 8th Annual Barrington Brew Fest, scheduled for Saturday July 9th in the Barrington Metra Station north parking lot. This event gets bigger and better every year, and projected attendance for this event is around 1500! Our pub will once again be the major sponsor for this event and one of the only places where you can get both tickets and t-shirts in advance! More information is available at the official website and the Facebook page.
April 17, 2011: The inaugural Barrington Pub Crawl (Saturday April 16) went over quite well, and though several of us were less than sober throughout the day, having the shuttle bus transportation got everyone around safely! I'd like to personally thank our friends at 111 Grille for providing the starting point and the bus. The next two crawls will be on Saturday August 6th and Saturday November 5th. Pictures will be posted shortly...
Also, we are painfully aware that we're woefully behind in getting pictures posted from the Barrington Celtic Fest and other things, but hopefully this will be resolved within the next few weeks. Thanks for your patience and stay tuned!
March 21, 2011: Just have time for a BRIEF update to say THANKS to all our staff, vendors, sponsors and of course everyone who came out for the first ever Barrington Celtic Fest this past Thursday & Friday...even though it was scheduled as a two-day event, it carried through the entire weekend! Yes it was a tremendous success and we look forward to making it even bigger and better in 2012. Pictures and additional updates will be posted soon. We also had a nice writeup from Liz Luby of 365Barrington.com, which gives a bit of history on the pub itself. Check it out by clicking here.
March 15, 2011: This is on the personal side of the McGonigal family, but something that should be mentioned. It was five years ago today that my mother, Mary McGonigal, lost her two year battle with cancer and passed away at age 62. She was fortunate enough to spend some time with her new grandchildren, but was not around to see dream of this great establishment materialize. However, we believe that she would have been very proud of all of us. Our tribute to her was built into the the 2nd level of the pub.
Mary McGonigal, 1944-2006
Mothers hold their children's hands for just a little while...And their hearts forever.
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sunshine warm upon your face.
May the rains fall upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
MAy God hold you in the hollow of His hand.
March 14, 2011: Just off the Tracks in conjunction with McGonigal’s Pub in Barrington are hosting a Benefit Concert for Children’s Memorial Hospital and SuperSibs (an organization recognizing the siblings of children with pediatric cancer) on Saturday, March 19th, beginning at 7:00 PM in the pub 2nd level. The Lost and Nameless Orchestra is the featured entertainment and they've come all the way from Austin, TX. They are "Fiddle Driven Rock" and their music is foot-stomping, fun and perfect for every age. Their songs and lyrics make this band a perfect way to celebrate on St. Patrick’s Day, weekend. Your $5 cover and 10 % of your bar & food will go directly to these 2 charities. So grab your friends and family and have some fun – stop in and listen to the band, have a some brews, and eat, all benefiting children that are affected by pediatric cancers. Please come out to Eat & Drink for a Cause!!!
March 9, 2011: As of today it's officially been one year since the pub and Park Avenue Wine Bar opened their doors for business...and it has been a GREAT year! Thank you to our patrons, staff and the surrounding community for all your support. The big celebration kicks off next week at the Barrington Celtic Fest...lots of bands, local and Irish merchants, NCAA basketball tournament showing in our 2nd level and FREE admission both days...don't miss it!
March 1, 2011: Happy March! We're quickly approaching our one year anniversary, which is Wednesday March 9th, and of course the the first ever Barrington Celtic Fest happening on March 17-18. Our main anniversary celebration will be at the fest, but we'll likely be doing something special on the 9th as well. Stay tuned for more details in the very near future. Also, our March BEER OF THE MONTH is Blue Moon, just $3.50 per draft all month long!
February 19, 2011: We are pleased to announce a long-overdue addition to our menu, something that's still a full meal yet a bit lighter than our other entrees. Effective today we have the Half Sandwich & Soup for $7.50, which includes your choice of ham, turkey or corned beef, along with a cup of our soup of the day or baked onion (you may also substititue a side salad for the soup). We also have the Soup and Salad Combo for $8.00, which features a full bowl of your choice of soup and a salad. Both are great deals and won't weight you down!
February 17, 2011: Hooray for Barrington, and we're thrilled that both the pub and wine bar are helping this great town! Check out the article from Pionner Press (Courier-Review): Barrington Expects First Revenue Increase since 2006
February 5, 2011: Our pub received the honor of being nominated for Best New Venue and Best Irish Pub in the SuburbanNites Magazine "Best of the Burbs" contest. You can vote for us (and your other favorite nominated places) every day through February 28th! If you're a fan of the pub (and I'm guessing that you are if you're reading this now), please help! Check out http://nitelife.org/ and click on the "Best of the Burbs" banner at the top to get started. No special registrations needed to participate. Thanks!
February 2, 2011: Most of our local fans already know that the Chicagoland area was hit with a major blizzard that started on February 1st...but no worries as the Pub did open today at our normal hours! As of this posting it's still early and staffing (along with some food availability) is limited, but we should be up to full speed later this afternoon. I woudln't recommend driving around in this weather, but if you're within walking distance we're open for you. Happy Groundhog's Day...haha!
January 27, 2011: Our manager is going crazy with new beer offerings, but they've been great choices! Replacing the Ranger IPA for now is Chicago-based Half Acre's Daisy Cutter Pale Ale, $4.50 a pint.
January 12, 2011: We welcome two new drafts to our taps, Breckenridge Avalanche Ale ($4 a pint) and New Belgium's Ranger IPA ($4.50 a pint). Stop by and give 'em both a test run!
January 6, 2011: Happy New Year everyone! The pub had an awesome New Years Eve celebration and a couple days later officially ended the holiday season with a great employee holiday party. As we slowly move into 2011, you'll see some exciting things happening in and around the pub. To stay current, keep checking back to this site for more information, be sure to get on our mailing list, and if you have not become a "Facebook Fan" yet, please do so to start receiving real-time updates!
December 30, 2010: Just announced: Kory Quinn & the Comrades - the band that brought a GREAT time to the pub on December 23rd - is back for one more show before Kory (a native of Barrington) returns to his current home in Oregon. They are schedule for Saturday, January 1st at 9:30 PM on our main level stage. If you missed them the first time, here's your second chance!
December 27, 2010: We're throwing an awesome New Years Eve party, but if you're just interested in coming out to have a few drinks without taking advantage of the great package deal, no problem...the pub main level will be open for all patrons all evening (full kitchen services until 11:30 PM with limited appetizer menu until 1:00 AM). We'll be open for normal business hours on Saturday, January 1st and will be showing ALL the college bowl games . . . this will include some all-day snack buffets and great drink specials too! Monday January 3rd is a special day for the pub and wine bar staff - we're having our holiday staff party to thank all our valued employees for doing such a great job for both establishments! Because of this event, at 8:30 PM the pub will close to the general public. Thank you for your understanding.
December 20, 2010: Just a quick reminder that the Pub will be open for normal business hours on Friday, December 24th (11 AM - 2 AM), but kitchen services will only be available until 8 PM. The Pub will be closed on Saturday, December 25th so that our employees can enjoy Christmas Day with their families and friends. Also, we are having an IRISH NEW YEARS EVE PARTY - tickets are on sale NOW, and details are available on the events page!
December 14, 2010: We are excited to welcome Gina Mocchi as our new Events Coordinator! Gina has been successfully handling all the private parties and other functions with our connected neighbor Park Avenue Wine Bar. Working directly with both businesses gives our customers many more options...so if you have any inquiries on booking rooms for special events, etc., Gina can be reached at events@mcgonigalspub.com or 224-688-4688. Additionally we are pleased to announce that one of our star bartenders Nelius O'Connell has taken over supervisory duties with the pub, joining Damien Dunne and John Pauley on our managerial staff. Congrats to all!
December 10, 2010: Thank you to Joe Cicero and STAR105.5 FM for helping promote McGonigal's Pub with their successful "Date Night" this past Thursday! You can check out some of the pictures here. No, we haven't turned into a dating service but our pub really is a great place to bring that special someone!
December 4, 2010: We have started a reorganization of our site, adding quite a bit of new information and resorting several other things. One major helpful change is the addition of the "Specials" tab so you can quickly & easily view all of our daily, monthly, industry/community and everyday food & drink specials. We still have lots to add (i.e., pictures) and many categories to fill out, and of during this process some items may temporarily "disappear" or be located in an unfamiliar spot. Hopefully once completed these changes will make it easier overall to navigate and find info. Bear with us!
November 29, 2010: The pub is beginning its Christmas decorating, and the Village of Barrington has plenty in store for the next few weeks. We're pleased to announce that this Saturday, December 4th the "main events" begin...which happen to be right outside our front door! Here's a highlight from the Events section of the village website: Saturday, December 4 from 12:00 – 8:00 p.m. - Barrington Aglow – A Holiday Tradition in the Village - Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5:00 p.m. and Visits with Santa from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.A holiday tradition not to be missed! Free carriage rides, Madrigal Singers, extended evening store hours in shops and restaurants and Santa’s arrival to light Barrington’s Christmas tree! After his arrival, Santa will visit with kids in his red Santa House on South Cook Street, checking his list twice to make sure all who visit him have been good this year. Refreshments and hot cocoa will be offered to those who have braved the cold. Remember to bring a camera to capture those memorable moments with Santa.
November 22, 2010: Yes, the holiday season is officially upon us...here's our holiday schedule:
Thanksgiving Day (Thursday November 25) the pub will open at 6:00 PM; the bar will be fully stocked and ready for our patrons, but kitchen operations will be closed down.
Christmas Eve (Friday December 24) the pub will be open for normal business hours, but will have a special limited menu in the evening.
Christmas Day (Saturday December 25) the pub will be CLOSED. Merry Christmas, everyone!
New Years Eve (Friday December 31) the pub is open for normal operations until about 7:00 PM, when we will then shift to starting our first annual New Years Eve party! It will be a package deal with reservations in advance. More details forthcoming.
New Years Day (Saturday January 1) the pub will be open for normal business operations - expect some great drink specials and buffets for the football games!
Also, if you are looking for a place to host your corporate or family holiday party, look no further than our spots in downtown Barrington! Both the pub and Park Avenue Wine Bar have banquet facilities available for private and semi-private parties & events. The pub can provide you with use of our amazing second level that will seat up to 100, and there are two other boardrooms available on the second level (wine bar side), one which holds 24-30 and another that holds 12. There is ample parking available and of course we are only 2½ blocks from the Metra Train Station! For further information you can contact us at 847-277-7400 or events@mcgonigalspub.com. Times and dates are filling up rather quickly, so reserve your spot now!
November 10, 2010: We are very sad to report that one of our loyal patrons and a good friend of the pub, Chris Johnson, passed away suddenly at his home this past Monday (11/8). Our sincere condolences go out to his family and everyone who had the pleasure of making his acquaintance. Chris, you will be missed.
November 8, 2010: The pub and wine bar were represented nicely on the "Livin' Large with Geoff Pinkus" show this past Sunday evening (November 7) on WIND AM560. Bryan McGonigal and Park Avenue Wine Bar GM Tom Kalomiris chatted with Geoff and his crew on the businesses and some of the upcoming events taking place. They also do remote broadcasts from our establishments every Tuesday evening, and on November 9th they will be broadcasting from the pub on our main level stage.
November 5, 2010: This weekend (Saturday November 6-Sunday November 7) our friends at the Irish American Heritage Center and the Irish American News are sponsoring iBAM! More than 100 Irish and Irish-themed authors, artists and musicians will participate in second annual celebration of Irish books, arts and media. Highly acclaimed Irish broadcaster and prolific author Frank Delaney and The Bogside Artists from Derry, Northern Ireland, are just some of the many names appearing at the iBAM! Chicago 2010 celebration. Festivities kick off at 11 AM each day. For more information please visit the website or their Facebook page.
October 31, 2010: The First Annual Pub Halloween Party was an absolutely HUGE success! Thanks to all who attended, and of course that great band The Outbreaks and their crew for setting the mood in the 2nd level party room! We'll get some pictures posted ASAP. Also, besides our daily promotions, we now have a "Beer of the Month" and for November it's Smithwicks - Ireland's oldest beer! During November, 20oz pints of Smithwicks are $4.50.
October 25, 2010: Great news for our customers - we will be introducing our new Gift Card and "Pub Club" loyalty programs soon, definitely in plenty of time to take advantage of the holiday season! Also, we have officially started the Pub's "Industry Night" every Monday; this is our way to thank all of those in this type of business. Individuals who are currently employed in the bar/restaurant industry (with valid ID) will receive 15% off their dining bill on Mondays. Some restrictions do apply, but details and reminders will be posted here. One additional reminder - we are participating in Barrington's 7th Annual Taste'Fest & Expo this Thursday (October 28).
October 21, 2010: Are you looking for a place to plan your corporate or family holiday party? Both the pub and Park Avenue Wine Bar have banquet facilities available for private and semi-private parties & events. The pub can provide you with use of our amazing second level that will seat up to 100, and there are two other boardrooms available on the second level (wine bar side), one which holds 24-30 and another that holds 12. My apologies as information about event hosting has been sorely lacking on this website, so for further information you can contact our events director Christian Webel at 847-345-7342 or send her an email. Times and dates are filling up rather quickly, so reserve your spot now!
October 18, 2010: This week we're finally getting our act together and starting some consistent DAILY specials...Martini Mondays w/Industry night, Buckets and Trinity Tuesdays, Wings & Bud Wednesdays, Irish Thursdays, New Food Fridays to kick off the weekend food special, and of course our Football Weekends that started back in September. In addition to our Thursday-Saturday music schedules we'll be adding in some other special weekly and monthly pub events! Once we get through the first couple weeks we'll have a permanent posting on the site, but in the meantime daily details will be posted right here and on Facebook.
October 6, 2010: If you happen to be in the Northwest Suburban area and are planning any "Pub Crawls" along the Union Pacific Northwest station, be sure to include us and Barrington on the route! We're in a great location, less than three blocks from the Barrington Metra train station, a block east of Rt. 59 and half a block south of Lake-Cook Road. If you let us know a few days in advance of your arrival we can do our best to accommodate your crowd and perhaps even provide some special event pricing. Email or call 847-277-7400 for further assistance and details. A few of my fellow Palatine High School graduates are planning some events over the next couple Saturday evenings. These are Facebook invites but generally open to anyone - October 9th (impromptu gathering) and October 16th (pub crawl). The more the merrier so join in the fun!
September 29, 2010: The pub and wine bar are participating in Fork, Cork & Style this Saturday (October 2nd) at the famous Arlington Park Race Track in Arlington Heights, IL. McGonigal's Pub and Park Avenue Wine Bar are truly honored to have been invited to participate in this event. Emeril Lagasse may be the headliner celebrity chef in attendance, but our own celebrity chef Ted Stay will be manning our booth! The quote from their website about the event: "Fork, Cork & Style is a celebration of signature foods from across the country complemented by entertaining demonstrations from top national celebrity chefs in a fun, high-energy atmosphere. Key elements include live bands, the option to taste some of the top wines from the best vintners from around the globe, and a stylish theme designed especially for the Chicago market." The event runs from 11 AM - 7 PM, and tickets are $25 each (buy online or at the event). For more information check out their website. The Daily Herald also just did a story about the event.
September 23, 2010: First, I'd like to wish a very Happy Arthur Guinness Day to all my Irish friends and anyone who enjoys the best beer on the planet! Great media exposure continues - the pub and Chef Ted Stay were featured on FOX News Chicago's "Deal of the Day" this morning. Ted spent a few minutes speaking about the pub, the food we offer and of course the "deal" that's good through Friday 9/24. A big THANKS goes out to J.A.R. PR and the good folks at Fox for having us on, and we look forward to future visits!
September 9, 2010: The pub is officially SIX MONTHS old today! A heartfelt THANK YOU to all our patrons and the village for helping make us such a huge success so quickly! We promise that we'll continue to grow and improve while providing you with the great service, atmosphere, food, libations and FUN that you've grown to expect from our establishment. Slainte!
September 3, 2010: We are pleased to announce that as of today we have added two new draft beer choices - Founder's IPA and Delirium Tremmens. These are great additions to our already outstanding selection of high-end beers on tap! In the very near future we will also be getting in our new seasonals from Sam Adams and Leinekugel - both of the "Oktoberfest" genre!
September 1, 2010: There is a special anniversary that should be mentioned - one year ago today (September 1, 2009) Damien Dunne, officially began his career with McGonigal's Pub. It was a gamble for sure, since it was a brand new business in Barrington and we hadn't even started major construction yet on our buildings! However, the risk he took seems to be paying off nicely and I can honestly say we could not have done this without him. So Damien, on behalf of the entire McGonigal family, THANK YOU for all you have done. We consider you part of the family, and we look forward to seeing you grow and succeed in our establishments for years to come!
August 22, 2010: Downtown Barrington has really been doing a LOT of great things this summer, with weekly crusie nights, farmer's markets, sidewalk days and various festivals & celebrations. Our pub is obviously very pleased to usually be in the center of all these events, and we encourage you to vote Barrington's South Cook Street area as one of Chicagoland's best undiscovered places to be! You can check out the competition and vote here: http://www.placemakingchicago.com/places.
There will also be some information on our fall FOOTBALL SPECIALS posted here very soon. Stay tuned!
August 3, 2010: Another big THANK YOU is owed to Cliff Carlson and his staff at Irish American News for the outstanding coverage our pub received in the August 2010 edition. Not only did they do a great article, but we are also featured on the cover!
You can find more info at www.irishamericannews.com and download a pdf copy of the print edition here. Of course you can also pick up copies at our place (and many other Irish locations), but you best get them soon as supplies are limited!
August 1, 2010: The Chicago Tribune did a poll on people's favorite months of the year, and perhaps not surprisingly August ranked pretty low...definitely the lowest of all summer months. We thought that to help our patrons survive the long hot Dog Days of August, some daily features on our food and drinks - with appropriate discounted pricing - would make the month more enjoyable. So, throughout August we are offering DAILY specials...hey will appear right on the main page of this site and of course our Facebook page.
July 27, 2010: I'd like to take a moment to thank the great crowd of Palatine High School Class of '85 that spent Saturday July 24th at the pub, partying hard for sure! I (Bryan) was in Palatine's Class of '83...but am pleased to say there were lots of my friends and many other familiar faces in this group. There are hordes of pictures popping up on Facebook for individuals, and here's me with a couple old friends, Jennie Rush-Nichols and Chris Strzalka.
While I'm at it, thanks go out as well to Greg Jarrett, Marlene Wells and the remote broadcast staff at WGN Radio AM 720 for the fun LIVE broadcast from our pub this past Friday morning (July 23). Also, kudos to the Barrington High School Class of '75 for hosting such an outstanding 35 year class reunion on Saturday July 17th. Last but not least, thank you to Mike Cameron for using our establishment for his live book signing ("Public Bonehead, Private Hero") this past Sunday July 25th.
July 26, 2010: Welcome Back, McNally's Pub! At 5:00 PM on Monday July 26th, McNally's Traditional Irish Pub in St. Charles officially reopened their doors for business in their new location, three blocks west of their original spot. You can find them at 109 W. Main Street - right across the street from Hotel Baker. McGonigal's Pub is proud to be affiliated with McNally's and we again thank Maurice McNally for the incredible work he did constructing our establishment. You can find more info on McNally's at their official site or on Facebook. Slainte!
July 20, 2010: These announcments may appear elsewhere on the site, but I wanted to highlight a couple in particular. First of all, we are thrilled to announce that WGN Radio (AM 720) will be broadcasting LIVE from our establishment this Friday, July 23rd, from 5 AM - 9 PM. YES you read that correctly-it's WGN-and this is part of their "Hometown Voices" tour that's hosted by Greg Jarrett. If you are in the area please stop by to see the show. A complimentary continental breakfast will also be served during the broadcast. Additionally, McNally's Irish Pub is reopening in their GREAT new location, 109 W. Main Street in St. Charles IL - basically three blocks west of their former spot. Opening date is set for Monday, July 26th! They are also hosting/sponsoring a golf outing for Natasha McShane on August 2nd at Pheasant Run in St. Charles. McGonigal's is proud to be affiliated with McNally's Pub, which has been in business for over twelve years.
July 9, 2010: As you can see, some pictures of our establishment are beginning to pop up on the site. They've been long overdue for sure but hopefully within a week there will be a significant amount more of 'em posted. For those of you who haven't been in for a visit yet and are tired of looking at old construction pictures, this should be a pleasing change. Also, our name continues to be promoted in a positive fashion! We had a great Barrington Cruise Night sponsorship event by providing food for "Convertible Night" on Thursday, July 8th. We're also proud to be the main sponsor for the 7th Annual Barrington Brew Fest, which is this Saturday (July 10th) in the north parking lot of the Metra train station.
June 29, 2010: On behalf of the pub and wine bar I'd like to thank Geoff Pinkus and his crew for having us on his WIND AM 560 radio show this past Sunday. We are a sponsor for the "Livin' Large with Geoff Pinkus" show and had a great time chatting about our places. If you haven't heard the show before, tune in to AM 560 Sundays at 5:00 PM or listen to the live audio feed online. Also, There's a lot going on in Barrington this week with the 4th of July Celebrations. We're a sponsor of the parade (happening on July 3rd) and you'll see the event advertising posted on the Park Avenue side of our building. With all the major local events ending on July 3rd, please note that the pub will be closed on Sunday, July 4th. Have a great holiday!
June 24, 2010: The early opening times for World Cup games have provided many of the fans with a rowdy outlet to watch their favorite teams play! We have been happy to offer this to date and will contiue to do so for all gamedays through July 3rd. In the future we do plan on adding in the GAA live game feeds from Ireland to our offerings, making us one of the ONLY places in the NW Suburban area to carry the games! Details will be posted here in the future.
June 12, 2010: The Pub, in and on the news...
June 10, 2010: First and foremost, my apologies if you're on the mailing list, since some of you received multiple email messages on the below updates and others got nothing. There was a problem with mail server that will be fixed. On a sports note, congrats to our NHL champion CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS for taking the Stanley Cup...great series, great city, great team! Finally, here's a few newsworthy items to report:
June 3, 2010: Every Thursdays in Barrington will be hopping, with the start of Cruise Nights @ 6:30 PM tonight - which we are a major sponsor - and joined by the daytime Farmer's Market on June 17th. Also, as of last weekend we have our outdoor patio and most of the furniture in place; we will be "officially" opening our outdoor seating this weekend. More news soon . . .
May 24, 2010: To briefly update you, we're already prepping for a fantastic Memorial Day weekend, including our outdoor seating setup that should be ready to go by Friday or Saturday! We have live entertainment Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Also, both the pub and Park Avenue Wine Bar welcome all artists and patrons to the Barrington Art Festival this Memorial Day weekend. The show will take place right in the heart of downtown - literally right around our buildings - this Saturday 5/29 & Sunday 5/30. You can get more details on the event and associated activities by clicking here, and while exploring the show be sure to stop in to the pub for some refreshments & delicious food. Safe to say we'll have some specials on tap! Also, starting in June we begin our daily/weekly food and drink specials consistently, along with special daily events such as "industry night". Live music and entertainment every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. More sponsorship news will also be posted here soon. Also, we will be THE place to watch the 2010 World Cup! Stay tuned...it's going to be a GREAT summer in Barrington!
May 12, 2010: The STAR 105.5 FM sponsored event on Tuesday 5/11, "Karaoke Idol", was a huge success! Joe Cicero and his staff are a great bunch of people and we really appreciate them promoting out pub & running a fun contest.
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May 4, 2010: Our pub and Park Avenue Wine Bar continue to get great press and rave reviews! We are now one of the feature articles in the most recent edition of Quintessential Barrington (May/June 2010). I'd like to personally thank the staff of the magazine for the excellent story covering both our establishments. Click here to check it out! Additionally, Tom Kalomiris (Park Avenue Wine Bar) was featured on WGN-TV's Midday Fix today, discussing Al Fresco dining and wine suggestions. Here's the video link.
April 30, 2010: Still working on updates...drink listings, recent photos and a plethora of new event and pub information should be up relatively soon. We're also getting a ton of wonderful, positive feedback which will eventually appear in the "Customer Quotes" section (under the MORE tab). Also, our outdoor seating should be in place on or before Memorial Day weekend!
April 7, 2010: More major work is starting on this website, and my apologies for the lack of updates as we've been SOOO busy that it's been difficult to find the time!
March 25, 2010: We've made it through our first two weeks and are doing absolutely great! We're still quite behind on updates to this site, but Facebook news is usually happening a bit quicker than this site. Become a fan and you'll get direct updates from that source too.
March 16, 2010: I'm extremely pleased to report that we've had an absolutely AMAZING Grand Opening celebration and outstanding first week of business. I'd like to thank everyone who came out to support us and apologize to those who didn't get a chance to really sit down and enjoy themselves - the crowds were simply overwhelming! It's a truly exciting and humbling feeling to see all the enthusiasm that has been generated, and watching our new team perform very well in a new establishment under a tremendous amount of pressure, right out of the box. There's no doubt that we're definitely an immediate hit and are just getting started - but I can promise that we will continue to keep getting better as time goes on. SOOOO many people have told us that this area really needed something like our pub, and it appears we have been able to deliver! From the bottom of my heart, thank you to the good people of Barrington and all the surrounding communities for your support. I will forever be honored to be at your service. Oh, I almost forgot about March 17th...yeah, right! For ST. PATRICK'S DAY we will be opening at 10 AM, with the first band at noon, Irish Dancers at 3 PM, and another band (flown in directly from Kells, Ireland) at 9 PM. $5 Guinness drafts, $4.50 Smithwicks drafts, $2.00 Miller Lite drafts. Food menu for the day is Fish & Chips, Irish Stew, Reubens and Corned Beef & Cabbage. Of course McGonigal's Pub is THE place to be for St. Patrick's Day in the Barrington area, and we are preparing ourselves for what should be a spectacular turnout! Hope to see you there! AND...let's not forget about the NCAA Tournament, which begins March 18th! We will be broadcasting ALL the basketball games (via DirecTV). Be sure to stop by for some great food, great drink and great NCAA action.
March 11, 2010: I have just a brief moment to catch my breath and say WOW WOW WOW, myself and our entire staff were simply amazed and rather overwhelmed with the huge turnout during our first couple days! THANK YOU EVERYONE, and we appreciate your understanding while we learn and make the necessary adjustments to give you the best possible experience at the pub. Right now I can tell you that on Friday March 12, our Grand Opening ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 5:30 PM, followed by Irish Dancers and additional live entertainment in the evening. This is a public event and we are expecting a rather large turnout, so unfortunately no reservations are being taken...just swing by and enjoy the party! Thanks for your patience and I hope to have more news very soon.
March 9, 2010: We are officially opening our doors for business at 11 AM TODAY! This is what we'd call our "soft opening", which means we will simply open our doors for business and start serving customers. There will of course be numerous growing pains, adjustments to be made and kinks to work out on all levels of operation, so please pardon our dust and bear with us through these early days. This is going to be an awesome experience and will only get better each day we are open! On behalf of the entire staff, we are very excited and pleased to be of service to you.
Hours of Operation:
Sunday through Thursday, 11 AM - 1 AM
Friday and Saturday, 11 AM - 2 AM
Additionally, our opening day was featured in a Pionner Press article Trustees Happy With Downtown Establishment Opening.
March 1, 2010: One week away! Sorry for the lack of additional updates over the past several days, but quite a bit more is planned & will be added later in the week. We're in the final run on getting everything together and ready for opening, so quality web development time is a bit limited right now! Anyway, we also did a soundcheck on our 2nd level stage this past Saturday, February 27th. We had the chance to test out our system with the Ridgeway Daredevils (Steve Berry, brother-in-law & wine bar owner, is to the right). Yes, it sounded awesome!
February 20, 2010: We had an absolutely fantastic turnout for our new employee orientation and general training session this past Thursday (2/18). On behalf of our entire staff (for both establishments) we are thrilled to have such an outstanding group of talented and enthusiastic individuals working for us!
February 14, 2010: Over 160 new pictures of the construction and general progress have been posted; this is in addition to the original posted pics and covers the time frame from December 29 2009 through February 13 2010. You can find them in the Images section. Enjoy!
February 10, 2010: Our main hiring process for the Pub's first ever group of employees is about 98% completed, and individuals we've chosen to join our team have already been contacted. This was a very long & tough process, as between the pub and the wine bar we had nearly 500 applicants for a limited number of jobs. Congratulations to those who are now part of McGonigal's Pub - we truly have a stellar group of individuals and believe they will do an outstanding job providing top notch service to our patrons! Again I'd like to thank everyone who applied and expressed interest in working for us. There were so many good people that I wish we could have hired three times the amount.
February 1, 2010: Our Job Fair was this past Thursday (1/28) and Saturday (1/30). Over those two days we had an AMAZING turnout that featured a tremendous amount of enthusiastic & qualified people! On behalf of staff for both the pub and Park Avenue Wine Bar I'd like to sincerely thank everyone who attended. This week our management teams will be processing all the information we've received, and we will be contacting individuals targeted for hiring no later than February 8-10. If you missed our job fair, or applied for a job and do not hear back from us, you are encouraged to check into available employment opportunities that will be featured on our new JOBS page.
January 26, 2010: Fox News Chicago picked up on our recent employment opportunities article & featured it on their Job Shop segment Monday evening (1/25). Nice exposure for sure!
January 9, 2010: We received a bit of nice promotion from Pioneer Press - in the Barrington Courier-Review (January 7 2010) Bryan McGonigal was the cover photo, and on Pioneerlocal.com there was a 2-minute video of the construction progress (from before Christmas & narrated by our managers). We were also featured in the IAN (Irish-American News) based on a brief interview that our manager Damien Dunne provided to the publication. There are some errors in the article (i.e., we're not "McGonigal Family Pub") but not enough to complain, it's still good press!
December 25, 2009: Merry Christmas from McGonigal's Pub! Many pictures of the demolition and subsequent construction were posted on our Facebook fan page. They are also available on this site in the IMAGES section
December 21, 2009: We had a very productive meeting with our general contractors, and by taking into account what we now know about the buildings and remaining projects at hand, we have a new solid timeframe for completion. Final work should be done by the third week of February, giving us an opening target date of March 1st.
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