McGonigal's Pub

McGonigal's Pub We were once a traditional Irish Pub and restaurant located in the heart of downtown Barrington, Illinois. Updates on future plans will be posted here.
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Unfortunately, after fourteen years of business we had to close our doors at the end of 2023. 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 twent

y 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 boxtys are some of our top sellers - plus we easily have the BEST reubens and burgers in the region! We also have a kids menu, late night menu for dining after 10 PM 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. 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.

Sharing our Memorial Day post from 2022... on the last day of the holiday weekend, remember that today is to honor those...
05/25/2026

Sharing our Memorial Day post from 2022... on the last day of the holiday weekend, remember that today is to honor those who fought and died for our country. We are the land of the free because of the brave.

This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave. Today we remember and honor all the brave heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms.

The Pub is open today for regular service and regular hours (11 AM - 1 AM). Feel free to take a moment out of your day to stop by and enjoy some deeply discounted Irish (and Irish-ish) items off of our regular menu, including $5 Guinness Drafts all day long! Visit www.barringtonpub.com for all the details.

$5.00 Guinness 20oz Drafts
$10.50 Corned Beef & Cabbage
$10.50 Fish & Chips
$11.50 Pot Roast
$10.50 Bangers & Mash
$10.50 Shepherd's Pie
$9.95 Eire BLT
$7.95 Scotch Egg
$5.95 Irish Bread Pudding

ADDITIONAL FOOD SPECIALS:
Steakhouse Burger - $14.95
A BIG 10oz chargrilled steakburger cooked to temp, topped with grilled onions, sautéed mushrooms, Provolone cheese and A1 steak sauce. Includes choice of side. Specially priced to be served as-is, sorry no substitutions allowed.

Buffalo Chicken Wrap - $12.95
Grilled chicken with our buffalo wing sauce, lettuce, tomato, bacon, and cheddar cheese all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. Includes choice of side.

It's that time of the year for the annual Barrington Art Festival! We hold many fond memories of this event, as for ove...
05/22/2026

It's that time of the year for the annual Barrington Art Festival! We hold many fond memories of this event, as for over ten years were proud to be THE featured place that hosted the artists receptions, and provided cold beverages outside in the middle of it all while also being open for indoor dining and drinking... happily serving the festival patrons and participants alike!

The two-day festival is this Saturday & Sunday (May 23-24) from 10 AM - 5 PM, and we'll be there with you in spirit.

Plan your day at the Barrington Art Festival! Welcome the return of summer at the 16th annual Barrington Art Festival, Memorial Day Weekend! Start your family or friend’s day downtown with coffee and breakfast, then soak in unique art from 125+ artists at this long-cherished community tradition. J...

🔺UPDATE🔺After discussions with our realtor and the village, we will now be offering the *option* to sell our properties ...
05/15/2026

🔺UPDATE🔺
After discussions with our realtor and the village, we will now be offering the *option* to sell our properties separately. For the past few decades they've been sold together as a package, and the best overall deal would be to purchase them this way. Having said that, if half the amount of real estate sounds more feasible and you prefer the layout of one of these unique buildings, let's talk!

Link for our realtor contact information (Rick Scardino), details on the properties and the updated sales brochure:
https://mcgonigals.com/propertyinfo

The Pub buildings (105 S. Cook St, 205/207 Park Avenue) are still for sale, but thanks to our realtor - Rick Scardino - ...
04/13/2026

The Pub buildings (105 S. Cook St, 205/207 Park Avenue) are still for sale, but thanks to our realtor - Rick Scardino - there has been quite a bit of viable interest lately, and we are hoping that translates into great new businesses in Barrington! He recently moved over to Metro Commercial Real Estate; Rick can be reached at 708-921-1044 and [email protected].

Please join us in welcoming Rick Scardino to Metro Commercial Real Estate. Rick brings a strong track record, deep industry knowledge, and valuable relationships that will help drive our continued growth. Rick will continue to specialize in restaurants and land sales. We’re excited to have him on board—welcome to the team, Rick! 🎉

We don't post much to this page, but occasionally there's some Barrington news that's relevant to our buildings. The do...
04/13/2026

We don't post much to this page, but occasionally there's some Barrington news that's relevant to our buildings. The downtown Streetscape Project commenced a little over a week ago; you can follow the progress at the below link.

Development & Construction Updates Stay informed about the latest developments, construction projects and new restaurant and retail businesses in Barrington! Check back regularly to learn about ongoing infrastructure improvements and upcoming projects that continue to shape the future of our Village...

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY everyone! We wish the Pub was still here for you, but wherever you may be celebrating please be...
03/17/2026

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY everyone! We wish the Pub was still here for you, but wherever you may be celebrating please be safe!

Sharing this post from a couple years back... had we still been open it would have been sixteen years today. We miss Ba...
03/09/2026

Sharing this post from a couple years back... had we still been open it would have been sixteen years today. We miss Barrington and all our wonderful patrons.

02/06/2026

The lovely ladies running MS Couture Bridal are having a HUGE sale, and for the immediate future every Saturday is "Super Saturday" for some amazing discounts! If you or anyone you know is in the market for bridal wear, they are actively taking appointments so please check 'em out!

MS Couture Bridal is at 205 Park Avenue, which is the building connected to our former Pub. Note that the entrance is off of Station Street (opposite side of the buildings) and there's plenty of parking available.

Thought we'd share some information on the "Golden Triangle" development which also directly affects the old Pub propert...
01/30/2026

Thought we'd share some information on the "Golden Triangle" development which also directly affects the old Pub properties (in a good way) with "Park Avenue Plaza". Thanks to Steve Zalusky and Paul Valade - both from The Daily Herald - for this shared article and image:

BARRINGTON GOLDEN TRIANGLE DEVELOPER SHIFTS GEARS TOWARD MULTIFAMILY BUILDING
January 28, 2026 Steve Zalusky / Daily Herald

Barrington officials said this week the developer of the Golden Triangle property will concentrate on construction of the mixed-use building, while the car condos will take a back seat.

“The original focus was to build the car condos first and then the multiuse building, and now they're shifting focus to the multiuse building,” Jennifer Tennant, village director of development services said.

Officials say this is good news for Barrington, since a separate streetscape project in another part of downtown is tied to progress on the triangle development.

The developer, Joe Taylor III of Compasspoint Development, has agreed to build the Park Avenue Plaza at his own expense. But the work on the plaza depends on the start of construction on the multifamily building in the triangle.

The Park Avenue Plaza, located in front of the former McGonigal’s Pub location, is itself part of a larger streetscape project. The village will handle the streetscape on Cook and Station streets.

Village President Mike Moran also told the village board Monday Taylor has a new equity partner coming in from Glencoe who is highly motivated to move the long-awaited project forward. Other than the shift in the phasing, Moran said, there are no changes to the project.

Construction is expected to begin this summer.

Officials did not disclose the name of the new partner, and Taylor was not immediately available for comment.

The location, near Hough and Liberty Streets, is officially known as Redevelopment Area #1, but is also dubbed the Golden Triangle.

The $90 million project includes a four-story building, the Mylo, with 125 residential units and approximately 12,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space. It will also include the MotorCave Auto Suites, a place for car enthusiasts to keep and display their vehicles.

The redevelopment agreement with the village calls for a “pay-as-you-go” tax increment financing deal worth $17 million. The village will issue two separate notes: One for $16 million upon substantial completion of the mixed-use building and the Park Avenue Plaza project, and an additional $1 million once half the retail space is leased.

01/09/2026

Thank you to all the great people on our force!

Address

105 S Cook Street
Barrington, IL
60010

Telephone

+18472777400

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