Great little bar with a cozy feel. The bartender was very friendly — a nice place to du k in for a drink.
Daniel I.
Classificação do local: 5 Chicago, IL
As far as I’ve found, Celtic Crossings is one of the most traditional Irish Pubs in Chicago. In its Near North location is hard to find a simple, non-pretentious bar, but Celtic Crossings offers that. It offers a no-frills, inexpensive, kind and courteous experience. The last time I was there was a mid-week evening catching up with an old friend. We had a few beers and Jameson shots. After paying the tab, the bartender offered us each another shot, on the house! That kind of customer service will keep me coming back!
Mike T.
Classificação do local: 5 Brea, CA
Gracious owner. A properly poured Guiness will be found here. Wish I lived in Chicago… I’d be here every chance.
Josh M.
Classificação do local: 4 Chicago, IL
I stopped through here on a weeknight due to a recommendation from a friend and it was good. The beer selection was tasty and delicious. The options were eclectic and thats a good thing. Enjoyed my stay at the bar. The bartenders were very nice and quick to fill me up when I got low on the«beverage need meter(glass)». The place is large enough for groups and quaint enough that there are other options. I again, was solo cruising on my bike and stopped in for a beverage or four. No food. Made that mistake. Fireplace up front near the door which will be a huge draw for this transplant come winter. Great little find.
Doug N.
Classificação do local: 5 Goshen, IN
Bartenders are great. Friendly, fast service. They introduced all the bartenders to us. Great drinks. Huge selection. The fish tacos are the best I’ve had. If you are a soccer fan this is the best place to go. Tv’s are off until a good game comes on. Then the whole place participates. Great place
Jonah K.
Classificação do local: 3 Miami Beach, FL
Came by here for a late night drink. The staff was friendly lots of really drunk people here on a Thursday night. None of the pours were all that good including the Guinness.
Rahul G.
Classificação do local: 5 Chicago, IL
Been here twice and loved it each time. The solo guy on the guitar is fantastic! Plays every kind of song with his unique spin. I love his Britney Spears rendition(seriously, request it). The vibe is perfect, even in this part of the city. All the right beers available on tap. Come with a fun group, enjoy the music and drinks, and request a song or two. Stay a while, you’ll love it.
D K.
Classificação do local: 5 Chicago, IL
I’ve been coming here for nearly eight years, and CC has remained almost completely unchanged during that time. Unlike many of the other«Irish» pubs downtown, this one is the real deal. No food, no attitude, no leprechauns. Just good drinks and conversation.
D h.
Classificação do local: 3 Indianapolis, IN
a very nice irish pub that compliments clark street ale house across the street. very welcoming and usually able to find a seat at the bar. easy to find with a bright red from, it reminds me of the numerous irish pubs in midtown manhattan. door on north side of bar front. enter into a old english tavern/inn atmosphere with several«grand parent» lower tables near a fireplace. past this seating area is dark wooden bar on the south wall with more lower tables opposite it. bar back contains several shelves, even more bottles, pictures, & mirror. good beer selection and solid, friendly service. crowd can range from douchy to casual, leaning mostly to the latter. busy on many nights.
Lundy H.
Classificação do local: 5 Chicago, IL
I come in here nearly everyday. John & Andy welcome you with a warm greeting and offer friendly service. This is a no frills, no food, watering hole. The bar has seen its full of blue collar, white collar, and everyone in between. Come in be respectful and enjoy a drink. Beer and whiskey. That’s what they do best.
Paul M.
Classificação do local: 1 Chicago, IL
Our group started a boys II men sing a long. The bartender ran over and commanded us to stop singing. What kind of bar doesn’t like sing a longs? Especially a divey pub.
Garrett B.
Classificação do local: 5 Tucson, AZ
This classic Celtic bar gives off a welcoming vibe and led to a great night. I was in town with some friends and none of us knew the area. The bartender pulled out a piece of paper and wrote down a list of areas and establishments for us to visit. We really liked this bar and hope to return soon, if only for the staff.
Aaron M.
Classificação do local: 5 Elkhart, IN
We finally made or first official weekend in Chicago and this is a place I had to go when stumbled upon pics via google. I’m kind of a goof, and this place is everything I imagine when I think«pub». My fiancé and our friend had a few pints of Guinness, I made sure to put some Irish tunes on the jukebox. It was a slower time of day so we got to have a good chat with the owner. And I have to say I couldn’t have been happier that he turned out to be Irish. A real nice fellow, and we’re planning to enjoy a trip to Chicago more often, and we’re definitely going to be visiting each trip.
Gabriele P.
Classificação do local: 4 Milan, Italy
Friendly and cozy place where to grab a beer after dinner. There a good vibe, also thanks to the Irish owner, a really nice guy to chat with. Portions of drinks on the rocks are very generous and there’s a nice selection of Irish beers too
Stefano Z.
Classificação do local: 4 Milan, Italy
A very nice, cozy place to spend time with friends. Run by a friendly Irish gentleman, extensive selection of beers and spirits, reasonable pricing. We were here for drinks late at night, and didn’t check the food. I think we’ll be back for more :)
Ashley C.
Classificação do local: 4 Amherst, OH
Came here on my very first night in Chicago. This pub is awesome and creates a great crowd and atmosphere. It was lovely meeting John & Andy and they provided excellent service! Definitely one of the best pubs I visited while I was in town and I will undoubtedly be back
Scott B.
Classificação do local: 5 Dover, NJ
Easily the best pint in County Cook. And run by gentleman. Every time I visit Chicago I come here.
Scott K.
Classificação do local: 3 Chicago, IL
How many Irish pubs are there in Chicago? Too many for this reviewer to care, but Celtic Crossing is one of the better spots. The friendly bartenders and a pretty authentic Irish feel contribute to an above-average environment. My biggest complaint are the prices. After eating, I simply can’t stomach a beer on a full stomach, so I usually go for a bourbon or Scotch. I proceeded to order and was shocked… I’m sorry, did you say $ 9.50 for a not-very-generous pour of Knob Creek? Having lived in Glasgow for a time, I was sure I did not misunderstand what you said based on your accent, so here is my money and pay me no mind while I remove my jaw from the floor.
Joe B.
Classificação do local: 3 Springfield, IL
Service is spot-on here, and the prices are good for the neighborhood, but the stand-out here is the atmosphere. Irish pubs are a dime-a-dozen in Chitown, but CC has really done it up right with it’s transportive qualities. The bartender and I got into it over the Iraq War(in 2013 no less!), but I’d go back. It’s the nature of men to clink glasses, toast sláinte, and proceed with being amicable human beings.
Chrysa L.
Classificação do local: 4 Chicago, IL
I have only been to Celtic Crossings a couple of times, but each time I have left feeling like, «Why don’t I spend more time here?» I have been there during the week and on a weekend. It is exactly the type of bar I love — low key(not so much ‘the scene’). Enjoy one of their Irish drafts whilst sitting next to the fireplace this winter. I will for sure be there!
Hope C.
Classificação do local: 2 Rochester, NY
A let-down of a bar. First the good: beautiful furnishings, friendly bartender. The bad: heavy metal rock music on the radio, drunk n’ obnoxious people in the bar, bad Guinness. The bad Guinness part really shocked me after all the stuff I’d read about how good it was. We must have had bad luck during this long weekend. There was a bitter aftertaste to the pint, which you often get when the keg hasn’t turned in awhile or the tap line hasn’t been cleaned. It was poured correctly, but had no creaminess, no body. I’d maybe pop back into this place on another night to try it again, because the décor was so charming. Hopefully the death metal music will be absent that time around.
Lia V.
Classificação do local: 4 Cincinnati, OH
Love this place. Little Irish Pub with tons of character and great bartenders. No food except for pizza which isn’t terrible, but not fantastic — more like food if you’re really drunk. There is a thai place across the street though — I’ve ordered from there and taken it into the pub. They’re cool like that. The crowd is laid back and everyone is nice. Great place for happy hour or any hour!