Restaurant & Dining

Established in 2010 in the center of downtown Barrington Illinois, McGonigal’s Pub has been voted “Best Suburban Irish Pub” in the Chicagoland area and is also ranked as one of the top Irish Pubs in the nation. We provide a traditional Irish Pub setting with a warm, fun and inviting atmosphere. Over twenty beers on tap with our “perfect pour” recognized Guinness pints being some of the best you’ll get anywhere outside or Ireland. Our full food menu has a great variety of options and features delicious Irish fare - fish and chips, shepherd's pie and corned beef & cabbage are some of our top sellers - plus we easily have the BEST reubens and burgers in the region! We also have a kids menu and provide fantastic daily food & drink specials.

Our first level is a classic Victorian style pub with a huge bar that's set up perfectly for socializing, and also includes ""The Vault"" seating area which is inside an actual bank vault (our building was originally an old bank, circa 1913). Our second level is more Irish cottage/sports style, featuring another full bar, several HDTVs, jukebox, ample seating for dining, plus it's available for special events, private parties and banquets. We have two music stages and feature a variety of live entertainment - Irish, rock, blues, and solo artists - every weekend, and some weekdays too. Effective February 2022 we have expanded our establishment to the neighboring building; it's called "Ford & Cork" but emulates a quieter Pub vibe while serving up more eclectic cuisine and a variety of specialty drinks. There’s something for everyone at the Pub, and you don’t have to be Irish to enjoy yourself here!

McGonigal’s Pub is open at 11 AM seven days a week for lunch and dinner. We are conveniently located at 105 S. Cook Street in Barrington IL, just two block from the Barrington UP Northwest Metra Rail station and less than a block southeast from Rt. 59 and Lake-Cook roads. Ample free parking is always available. More information on our establishments can be found at www.barringtonpub.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mcgonigals.