McKellins

Cozy and friendly atmosphere. Extremely reasonable prices. I would have to say this is one of my favorite places. It’s demenaor is welcoming and warm. To many drinks take tne touhy bus. Lol. Darts, pool table and juke box!!! The best nachos across the street. okay I’m hungry. Owner is friendly. Can’t beat a 2.00 drink.

You just can’t beat $ 2 Tuesday for domestic bottles and well drinks. The whole month of February has the same deal. Good bar, great juke box friendly knowledgable staff. It always has the hottest games on. Nice pool table, darts, pinball. This bar is a hidden gem. Sorry got to go to McKellins NOW for a pint or 2.

Good bar to disappear into. It’s an older generation bar catering to a 50+ set for the most part. Good people but they tend to have their own club in there. Good backup bar to watch an important game when all your favorites are packed, you’ll always have a seat. Street parking with meters but you can find parking on the side streets no prob.

I live stumbling distance from here and won’t patronize it. Beer selection is lame, and it just doesn’t feel welcoming at all. If you’re not into sports, don’t go here.

Stopped in here for a round of celebration drinks with some friends. The bartender was attentive and friendly, the Christmas decorations were still up and it was a good time. The ‘regulars’ were concentrated at the other end of the bar and not too friendly, but definitely didn’t bother us at all. We’re definitely coming back!

McKellin’s … («McK» for fans and friends) is a classic lively FUN Irish pub. The crowds mix amongst the 20-something’s to 40’s and couples to singles! They have lots of entertainment and specials. Karaōke, Trivia, pool league and upcoming events are posted right at the door.
The Pool table, Dart boards and Jukebox are busy on Thur to Sat patrons. I enjoy watching Sunday Bears, Blackhawks and baseball games with friends. McKellin’s was a nice meeting spot for a recent holiday family reunion.
Bartenders are young, fun and highly experienced. They greet everyone with a Hello and toss a coaster to the nearest open seat to take your order. Although they offer bar snacks, their PIZZA is renown for starting a chain reaction with other patrons once they get a sniff! Hot and bubbly… love the meat lover’s.
I really enjoy hanging out at McKellin’s. Neighborhood atmosphere and prices!

I’ve been coming here off and on since my early 20s. I’ve never been a regular but they have a crappy pool table and cheap beer and good bloody mary’s, so it was a place to go to watch a Bears, game, have some beer and get some food from a local spot.
I’ve never had a problem before except for one other time but after this past Sunday I’m done coming here.
I will preface this by saying I don’t know if the bar owners and employees are racists; perhaps not as they sponsored my friend’s soccer team many years ago (a mixed team of black and white guys). I’ve been here with a few friends before when it was dead and we never had any problems. However, this past Sunday I was watching the game with a couple friends (white guys) and an older white dude turns to me after Devin Hester drops a pass and says «fucking n*****». I think you can figure out the racial epithet. This was the second time a older dude said this at the bar during the season and this time my friends couldn’t calm me down and let this guy have it. I called him out and we got confrontational but I decided it was better not to punch the guy and get arrested. He then listed off every racial and ethnic group he hated (used all the deogetory terms in the book). I told him to go fuck himself, my friends calmed me down and I left at half time.
I won’t be going back to this bar. This is the second bar I’ve been to in the area that seems to be a haven for bigoted white folks. I’ve been here a few times when someone of color is in the bar and I see certain white guys give dirty looks. I’m just not going to give business to a bar (or any establishment) that puts up with this behavior. I’m not going to sit idly by while people spew racist crap and I think a bar should not allow it nor condone it or create an atmosphere for this behavior. Most of the crowd who hangs out here knows each other and this place is just a safe haven for people who live in a diverse neighborhood as West Rogers Park feel comfortable saying certain offensive things. I’ve seen other guys who I know are racists and say crap like this openly because they were at another local establishment I used to go to (before I left for the same reasons… the bar is no longer is biz).
I could have handled the situation better and calmly talked to the guy about why I was offended but I was pissed and wasn’t having it. Either way, I’m taking myself out of the situation and not spending another dime here. It’s not worth it. There are other bars in the area that don’t cater to a crowd that grew up in the area but still holds ridiculous views about people who do not look like them.
If you think this is the place for you, then by all means have fun. I’m not telling people they can’t have these views. It’s pure ignorance and it drives me nuts. It’s a free country but I’m not going to be around it.

A great corner neighborhood bar that I drove past for years before stopping in. Why did I wait? The vintage Brunswick bar and friendly staff had me at my first perfect pour of Guinness. Great prices that are likely kept low by being in a lesser-​traveled part of town. It’s one of those charming haunts that truly feels like a hidden gem. Check McKellin’s out next time you’re in the area… you’ll surely return with friends in tow.

this is a cool bar that is a really great place to watch football in the fall. they had this cool deal that we took advantage of a couple times where you pay a couple of bucks for all you can eat football grub. it’s really cheap and the only catch is you take it outside and grill it yourself on the BBQ! ha! funny and lot’s of fun…

This is a great bar, with a really friendly crowd. It does not get as crowded as most typical Chicago bars, but this place is always a blast anyway. They have a cool crowd and great food and drinks!