Claddagh Ring

I didn’t know what a neighborhood bar was, until I walked into the Claddaugh four years ago. Regulars are awesome… super friendly and ever present. We also love the bartenders, especially Jamie.
The TV has whatever happens to be on… often sports, sometimes news and the occasional game show.
If you want a tasty shot to get you going fast, the Irish funeral is the way to go. They also serve up the latest Arcade brewery beers if you are looking for some adventure.
We moved in nearby, got married, are growing our family — and the folks at the claddaugh have shared in these joys every time we venture in. Our baby’s first job (at 4 months old) was honorary bartender.
It is hit or miss in terms of crowds. I prefer to miss and just hang out when things are slower.

Best neighborhood bar in ravenswood! They are so welcoming to everyone who walks in the door. Bar tenders are wonderful at making drinks and serving ip coold brews. There are tv throughout and when a big game is on they pull down the big screen in the back room. In the back is the patio which is equipped for large groups and has open seating.
They sponsor our kickball league on Wednesdays and are so accomodating. It is a great spot!

This is a fun, local bar. And by local, I mean just that. I doubt anyone drives more than a few blocks to go to this place. Everyone seems to know everyone else. It’s nothing special on the inside, but the atmosphere is great. If they served food of any kind, I’d give them 5 stars. But they do have a huge stack of menus from which you can order and have things delivered! So glad this is in my new ‘hood.

I have only gone in during the week (maybe once on a Friday, maybe), but the bartender was very attentive and friendly, the prices were extremely reasonable and there was plenty of seating. The area in back with the darts was nice to get away from the music/​game/​whatever else was loud up front. It felt cozy and I’m glad it’s my neighborhood bar.

ive only visited once and im reaaaally torn… i typically adore dive bars but i draw the line at stinky moldy corn sittin in coolers where im sittin down to grab a drink
ill even put up with dirty old men… in fact if a dive didnt come stocked with the blokes id be worried; anyhow… its an older crowd and my roomie and i got the stink eye when we walked in to check the joint out
i like that its homey and about as laid back as u can get wo sittin in ur undies in ur own apt… they also have games that u can snag and play… ladies room is beyond weird, two toilets… one stall… i guess if u and a friend really gotta go u can give it the ol college try

Commonly known as «the Ring» by students, this is a great Irish pub to hang out with friends over a pint or pitcher. The place is relatively large for a typical pub and has a back area for those who want a smoke. The back section has a few dart boards and there is plenty of seating, but expect to stand if the place is packed. They have roughly five beers on draft with at least one being a Goose Island, and a large selection of mass domestics bottled. Their food menu is limited, but the main idea visiting this place is to have a drink. So if you’re looking for something to do on a Friday or Saturday night, look no further than the Ring.

I expected that the Claddagh Ring bartenders could pour a proper pint of Guinness (they can).
However — I didn’t expect a whole pig roast* in the back replete with homey backyard feel, regulars that look like mom and dad (who smoke cigs purchased from the old school cigarette vending machine), picnic benches that have been around long before communal seating became trendy, a bar staff that doesn’t let you wait for more than 60 seconds and an awesome rocking chair (which yes, I rocked).
You know a bar’s legit when the regulars swear they go nowhere else… bonafide one-​bar patrons 4eva. I even made besties with Wanda, a ‘mature’ woman (and veritable bombshell) who enjoyed doling out some sage relationship insights… I definitely got her two cents’ worth!
Also unexpected — Claddagh happens to be an Eastern European hangout! Who knew… oh yeah, my friend Phil. He always does.
*Insiders say the pig roasts happen on the regular during the warm months. Also, we were treated to slow-​cooked brisket and sausages… can you say meat orgy?

Great local irish pub. The bartenders are all great and very friendly. The place is usually full of regulars. No hipsters which is nice.

Had a beer here last night although I’m not sure how I managed to drink an entire beer after my gluttonous feast across the street at Dorado! The place really took me back to a typical English/​Irish pub. It’s very plain inside but had an old lived-​in feel to it. My friend and I had a good time chatting with the bartender, Mike, and another woman at the bar who ordered a special drink (Absolut Wild Tea, Absolut Acai, lemonade, cranberry juice). It was an older crowd but still easy to get along with. If I lived closer, I’d go more often for sure! I wish there was a bar just like it in my neighborhood, but then I might not have any money left, haha.

i like this place its just down the street from me. it’s a smaller Irish bar right by the fire station. it was the day after St patricks day and it was dead just 2 other people in there. the bar tender was nice and friendly/​the Music is Jukebox if you are going to he in the neighborhood i would check it out

Cute name, a little quaint neighborhood bar. This place had two dozen people in it on a Saturday night during Mayfest. Not a terrible thing, but I’m guessing not too many people go out of their way to come here.

Can you believe I went this far North?

Total fan. At first glance I thought this place would be a dive, but it’s actually pretty nice inside. Cheap beer, board games and the three whole times I’ve been there, someone has bought me a drink. I recommend this place. I recommend you buy me a drink too. Get on it.

Man oh man, i use to frequent this little pub night and day with my best friend. We came for the cheap beers and darts. This is a clean homey bar. Most nights it was pretty quiet on occasion their would be events and large parties, but everyone was friendly. Especially the bartender. Back then it was very, very smoky, almost unbearable. I haven’t been there since the ban, but it seemed like every smoker on the north side was lighting up at Claddagh. I hope it still is going strong. They don’t serve food but have this extensive folder of all the local delivery food joints who do. I miss those old days of darts and lolly gagging.

This is what neighborhood bars used to be. And god do I wish there were more neighborhood bars like this. There isn’t anything extraordinary about this bar, except that the clientele look like they’ve been going there for years … And that is what a neighborhood bar should be.
It doesn’t take a Unilocaler to figure that out. But how can’t you like a place that allows someone to bring their dog in on a leash (that’s pretty crazy, but if that doesn’t say neighborhood bar, I don’t know what does)? Not to mention that they know how to pour a Guinness properly. Too many so-​called «Irish» bars still butcher it. This place doesn’t. And the price is right (3 drinks for $ 12.50).
Factor in darts in back, a ton of TVs showing the Cubs or anything Chicago and you’ll find yourself wishing your neighborhood had this bar. If not, get ye to Lincoln Park because you can’t recognize a great bar when it smacks you in the face.

When they remodeled this place they stopped with the façade. My first thought after stepping in to the bar was ‘the carpet doesn’t match the drapes’. You think you’re walking into a nice neighborhood Irish pub, but you get a dive-​y, smoky, old-​man bar. Don’t get me wrong, I like dives, but I feel I was misled by the exterior. They have a decent beer selection, but not as many as you’d expect an Irish pub to have. I don’t know if they take credit cards, but they are very clear about not allowing tabs. What bar doesn’t allow a tab? There is a huge air purifyer hanging from the ceiling, but I think it’s just for show — it’s really smoky in there. It’s a fine bar, and I’d go back, but with adjusted expectations.

It’s a cozy little bar, typical Irish north side. Lots of regulars. The back room has decent dart boards and plent of room for your friends to gather around. I’ve enjoyed the few times I’ve been there with friends. As with most neighborhood bars, the clientel is that of the surrounding area, mixed in age, but yes… generally 30+.

Itty bitty Irish bar.
Usually filled with cops or firemen. Assorted women with claddagh rings, mostly taken women. Most people are 35+, scattered youngin’s may stop by.
Cute bartender. Tip well, she’ll usually make them pretty stiff. Daily specials and they have bar food.