Pub Royale

This place. Yes and YES!!!
So, when I think of British food I think of pub grub like bangers and mash or fish and chips. Obviously, in terms of Indian food samosas, chicken tikka, naan and lassi come to mind. Surprisingly, but also successfully, this place is able to mix both concept into something totally new, exciting, and incredibly delicious.
With a friend, we did not feel like getting stuffed but still wanted to try a little bit of everything. To start, we ordered Salt Cod Samosas, and then decided to get lamb dumplings and Chicken Tikka Kati Roll for our main meals. We also felt adventurous regarding our drinks and I went for spiked Mango Lasso, while my friend got Dressed Hamm’s.
The food was superb! My personal favorite were the samosas. Enveloped in a flaky and buttery dough was a warm cod filled saucy goodness that just made you drool. Even though you only get two, the samosas themselves were a hefty size. Shout out to the Chicken Roll as well. Pretty much, it was tikka seasoned chicken bits, rice an other goodness wrapped into a thin, naan– like wrap. mmmm.
Drinkwise, my lassi was interesting to try but not something I would order again. It tasted pretty much how you would expect. Cider was good though.

An Indian-​British pub? Excuse me what? I don’t understand.
After eating the food and drinking their beer, I do now understand. Pub Royale is the best thing to happen to Division St. in any recent amount of time. Yes, so sad that Small Bar closed… but what an amazing place to carry on the tradition and values that Small Bar cared about. Small Bar cared about Division St. not becoming Wrigleyville and thereby having places where non-​Wrigleyville-​ites could enjoy food&drink. Truly I have nothing at all against Wrigleyville, I just prefer to live in Wicker Park and not Wrigleyville.
My favorite thing about Pub Royale is that you can make your experience what you want to make it. If you want to go have a happy hour cocktail after work, great. If you want to have a few beers and a snack before dinner, great. If you want to have a full blown dinner, great. Pub Royale is great for all types of customers and appetites. They have a great cocktail list and a large, changing, unique beer list on the back wall. Their saag paneer is one of the best things ever and husband loves the Gobi Manchurian (fried cauliflower in a sweet tangy sauce) and it makes him feel better because he is pretend eating vegetables.
Love Pub Royale and am so happy Heisler is here to stay.

I’m not a big fan of Indian food but I LOVE this place!!!
–Indian Hot Chicken: so tasty & amazing! Not super hot & chicken is so juicy & fried to perfection! Must get!
–Buttered Paneer: so good! Perfect combo!
–Beef Cheek Pie: good pot pie! Beef is so tender!
–Lamb Dumplings: comes with 4 dumplings. So good!
Gets pretty busy on the weekend. Not best for a big crowd unless you like to wait. Try going during the week if you don’t want to wait.

It had been a while! It had been quite a while since I came across a 5-​star Unilocal-​erience! I didn’t quite know what to expect when we got here, to celebrate the eve of my fiancé’s birthday, but could not be more impressed! Honestly, being Indian, it’s tough to say this but this British pub served better tasting Indian food than most restaurants on Devon!
We absolutely loved everything we tried — the cauliflower was excellent, the samosas were good, the butter paneer, eggplant and chicken were all so satisfying and yummy! I will say, the quantities are quite large (we got misled by a review below and way over ordered)!
I can’t wait to get back here because their service, ambiance and cocktails all delivered!

BOLD FLAVORS. My date and I enjoyed a delicious brunch: gobi manchurian, peanut noodle, and kedgeree – we loved them all and I’d be hard-​pressed to pick a favorite: possibly the peanut noodle – I have a soft spot for peanut sauce. Excellent.
Can’t wait to return after my annual participation in Dry January.

Four stars describes this casual, eclectic venue, perfectly. Pub Royale holds a unique fare and beverage selection that definitely didn’t disappoint.
The ambiance is casual with an Indian vibe, accented with warm light and beautiful décor. It’s relatively small, so best for little groups or couples. Our party of four was quick to be seated, though I think we got lucky; this place was packed, even on a Monday evening.
The waitstaff was very attentive without being overwhelming. We all ordered drinks right away and received them in a timely manner. The beer selection is decent, considering my bf and his friends are craft beer snobs and found several beers they enjoyed on the tap list. Being the cocktail fanatic that I am, I went for the Pub’s famous Pimm’s cup; starting with #1 and then #3. Though they were both ridiculously packed with ice, they were sooo delicious (esp. #3.) If we would’ve stayed longer post-​dinner, I would’ve tried yet another number. :)
Appetizers are a must here, and with that, I’d recommend the Gobi Manchurian. It may sound a little odd, but cauliflower has never tasted so amazing! The lamb dumplings were delicious as well and had a nice ‘kick’ to them. As far as entrees, we each tried something different and everyone was pleased. I had the burger and it was done exactly as ordered. I’m a big burger critic, and though it didn’t make my top 5 burgers of all time, it lived up to its tasty reputation. My bf chose the chicken tikka wrap and said it was absolutely delicious. Our friends had the hot chicken and the beef cheek. Both are popular selections, and for good reason.
This place is definitely worth your time. Per other reviews, it is pretty consistent in its delivery. Enjoy!

Really good food, even better beer list.
Cod samosa’s were my favorite, the cauliflower was awesome, and everything else we got was really good.
When I went they had Surly Darkness on tap, not something you see everyday. Ask your server if they have anything rare on tap, because I bet they do.

New place boasting an Indian/​British vibe. Drinks are delicious. Food details below. The portions are small (tapa sized) so you’ll have to order multiple things per person. Price is average to pricy and can add up.
Lamb dumplings: Meh. There is a simple lamb filling and not much else.
Salt cod samosa: A pleasant surprise. It’s their take of fish and chips in a samosa? Think bits of fish mixed with mashed potatoes inside a samosa. Definitely not what I expected but it tasted alright.
Gobi manchurian: A favorite dish of the night. The cauliflower and breaded and is crispy… a delight with the curry sauce! Get this!
Eggplant curry: The other favorite of the night! Comes with bits of crispy rice on top which offers a nice contrast in texture. Flavors here also top notch.
India hot chicken: Essentially fried chicken on top of naan. Was recommended by our waiter but didn’t find anything too outstanding.
Mussels + naan: Delicious with a yummy sauce for dipping.
Doughnut: A perfect ending to the night. Not too sweet which is the way I like it!

Went here to catch up with a few friends.
They have valet. Great because this area is a parking NIGHTMARE. I believe it was $ 10, but I am not 100% because I did score a metered street spot right out front.
Its pretty small… two large, long communal tables in the middle of the restaurant. A few booths and other tables… but man, its jammed in there like sardines.
This was not an ideal space to go to talk… it is LOUD. We went at like 7P on a friday and it was so loud.
We put in our name when we first got there and they said 45min for a table. They texted when it was ready but we had already scored 3 seats at the bar… but they were right on the money with the timing of the table.
They have LOTS of beers. A friend was really into a few and the bartender was great. Another friend had a few cocktails that she LOVED. She was slurping them down like fruit punch… HA! So they mustve been good.
The food is like indian flair, which is different for something I thought was a pub.
Salted Cod Samosa-​whoa! Sounds gross and weird, but it was great. Little triangle, ball like things filled with a rich, creamy sauce packed with the cod and a great little chutney to go on them. YUM
Eggplant Curry-​slightly spicy but it was great! I would have liked just a touch more salt but overall great flavor
Garlic naan-​definitely make sure everyone eats it because then you cant smell each others stench when you reek of garlic
Lamb dumplings-​might be my fav. So rich in flavor. Great noodle casing and fantastic flavors inside. YUM
Doughnut-​damn good. Its a yeasty doughnut that is drizzled in a creamy, rich caramel… right up my alley.
Overall it was good… just felt like claustrophobic almost the entire time and had to scream to the two ladies sitting next to me. I guess its official that I am not in my 20’s anymore…

Best cauliflower ever. It was like a really good general tsaos chicken.
Drink menu was solid with good beer list
Naan great. Hot chicken others had was great.
Good spot.

The food here is amazing and the drinks are wonderful as well! They have an extensive beer list, the atmosphere is pretty lively, and the food is delicious! I recommend their mango lassi drink — pretty strong. Their naan and paneer were also really delicious. It’s creamy and not too spicy although my Indian friend said he could cook it better.
I was really impressed by how crispy the naan was! Also… I truly enjoyed the gobi manchurian! It was sweet and crispy. It looked like a lot of other tables also ordered it. Oh, and their eton mess dessert is pretty spectacular as well. Not too sweet, a little bit crunchy, with freshly whipped cream!

Pub Royale’s beer list, atmosphere, and food blew me away. The beer list had tons of local favorites (fans can drool over Three Floyds).
As to the food, it was awesome. Tasty fried cauliflower was a standout, as was the fried chicken dish. The flavors were surprisingly balanced and the food was addictive.
Service was a-​ok. Place gets loud and crowded, but if you go early (before 6) you can snag a booth or spots at communal tables.
I can’t wait to take my friends here for the beer, but also the great food!

Cool vibes. Great décor. Nice staff. Amazing drinks and even better food. Came here last night with a few friends and had a great time!
Ordered:
Drinks from their new menu that launched this week:
–royal cup #2. So delicious and tart. Sour drinks that are not too sweet are my weakness. I ordered two more after the first.
–Royal cup #4-​also delicious!
–mango lassi-​like a very boozy mango smoothie. Yum
Food:
–samosas-​pretty good, standard. Delicious green chutney sauce comes with it.
–cod samosas-​also pretty good, wish I had some vinegar for that fish and chip vibe or a spicy hot sauce with it instead of the tamarind sauce it came.
–butter paneer-​YUM! Addicting sauce. Good amount of spice. The paneer is delicious. Will definitely return to re-​order this dish.
–hot India chicken-​WOW. So delicious with so much flavor. Love all the sauces and Naan that came with this. Looooved this.
–eggplant curry-​very interesting taste that I could not stop eating. Served with rice and some crunchy bits.
Donuts-​too sweet for me. Didn’t care for the donut itself but loved the dolce de leche sauce
Already dreaming of the butter paneer and India hot chicken. #drool

A couple of friends and I happened to stumble into this bar while «Sunday Funday-​ing» around the area and we couldn’t have been more excited about our experience.
We didn’t get any food (next time!), but the drinks were spectacular. They have a great list of selections and also have daily specials as well! We also had exceptional service and are in love with the patio area. Definitely go!

This place is a 4.5!!!
Service:
All but one server who left a bad taste in everyone’s mouth was fantastic. He was knowledgeable about the menu, had an opinion, and helped us figure out how to course our meals out since we ordered everything with little real estate.
Ambiance:
It was cool and kinda hip. It could work with groups or if you are on a date. It’s a combination of booths, high tops, and tables. Know this place will fill up fast.
Food:
Delicious. We ordered 12 of the 14 dishes on the menu. The sauce in the butter paneer was heavenly, the garlic naan was perfectly baked. The crowd raved about the lamb dumplings, the cauliflower was delicately spiced, the salad was awesome, the mussels were tasty (not a home run but worth a try). Skip the rose and go straight for the cave.
I’m salivating just thinking about it.

I cannot wait to try their dinner items. We went for a quick drink and snacks. I ordered a shirley temple and asked for a big cup. They came back with a mug filled to the brim with shirley temple.
For snacks, we ordered their samosas which were the best I’ve ever tasted anywhere so far. Loved their crunch exterior with the flavorful potatoes inside. We ended up ordering 3 plates of these things. We also ordered the cauliflower which I wasn’t crazy about; too sugary for my taste but still had a lot of flavor. I also tried my co-worker’s chai tea which was DEEE-​licious.

Pub Royale was my first actual time going out to a legitimate Indian restaurant. I know… I’m 27 years old and haven’t gone, oh I’m open minded but just never had the urge to go. Pub Royale has caused my mind to pull a complete 180… I am now on an Indian craving binge. The aromas, spices, and flavors are just AMAZING! I am kicking myself for not getting Indian food sooner in my life. The drink menu has lots of beers and good cocktails. What more could you ask for?
We had a party of 8 so we ordered a ton…
The Gobi Manchurian — not sure how I can eat cauliflower any other way now.
Garlic Naan — carbs plus garlic plus dipping sauce… what more do you need?
Palak paneer — good but prefer the soft naan.
India Hot Chicken — Imagine a huge hunk of fried chicken seasoned in all its crevices placed on top of naan that soaks up all the juices… favorite of the night. Big enough for 2 people.
Chicken Tikka Kati Roll — Second favorite. Basically an indian burrito.
Service was great too! I will be going back ASAP.

If you’re looking for a casual spot for drinks but you don’t want to compromise on food? Pub Royale is for you.
I loved the funky Polynesian theme and the giant wall of beer on tap in the back. Seriously, there is a huge screen that lists the ridiculous 26 beers on tap at any given moment.
Luckily we found a table in the back, but I can imagine that seats might be extremely hard to come by on busy weekend nights. The menu has a lot of Indian themed flavors. We tried the veggie samosas, and lamb dumplings to start off. And they were solid, dumplings were pretty spicy and you definitely get the slight gameiness of the lamb. The samosas though were more than worth at only $ 4.
I’m not one to order a burger unless I’m at a burger place like Edzo’s but I ended up trying this one. The burger itself was decent not amazing but the fries, if I can borrow a phrase from Guy Fieri, were out of bounds! Sometimes you get soggy fries but these were so crispy I’d order a basket of them for myself and spend the rest of the night fending off the hands of my friends trying to steal them.
Did I mention there are a ton of beers here? They had two nitros on tap and I tried this limited release Belgian quad aged in a Jack Daniels barrel. I beg of you to try something you’ve never had before and thank me later.

It’s an Indian/​south Asian inspired menu with a bar from the people who created the Sportsman, trencherman, etc. The most surprising thing and the highlight of the menu is the burger called the «Royale with cheese.» Bartender said it was designed by the chef from au cheval, the burger place with 4 hour wait times, so you know it’s delicious. The beer list is huge, it’s on a giant train station board, and they have a unique, quality cocktail list.
We tried:
–royale with cheese burger — excellent!
–garlic naan — yes
–samosa — simple but good
–chicken tikka roll — basically spicy Indian burrito, it was ok
–gobi Manchuria — fried cauliflower, too much breading
–Royale cup cocktail — well balanced, refreshing

Great addition to the street! My husband and I stopped in on a recent weekend evening with our dog (yay for dog friendly patios) and were pleasantly surprised by Pub Royale.
We weren’t super hungry so decided to order drinks and just split some food. I had the traditional Pimms cup, which was done very well. Looking forward to trying some of the other iterations.
Ordered a side of fries and a chicken tikka kati roll to split. The fries were perfect pub fries (you know, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside) and came with a spicy aioli, but the chicken roll is really what will have us coming back. It was SO good! The best way I can describe it is as a hipster Indian burrito. The flavors blended well together and the chicken was nice and tender. It also came with some dipping sauces, all of which were good and had various degrees of spice. The portion was quite large so splitting turned out to be a great idea. It is a little messy so I ended up eating it with a fork because I feared for my white jeans. The outdoor seating is communal and the people next to us ordered the mussels and naan, which also looked really good. Definitely looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu!