The Hidden Shamrock

Chicago, United States

4.1

Open now

20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards
Free Wi-Fi

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Bussiness info

Takes Reservations
Yes
Delivery
No
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Good For
Dinner
Parking
Street
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
No
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Casual
Noise Level
Average
Music
Juke Box
Good For Dancing
No
Alcohol
Full Bar
Happy Hour
Yes
Best Nights
Thu, Sat, Sun
Coat Check
No
Smoking
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Wi-Fi
Free
Has TV
Yes
Waiter Service
Yes
Caters
Yes
Has Pool Table
Yes

Description

Specialties

Gastropub style food with an Irish twist and more than 70 beers.

History

Established in 1987.

The Hidden Shamrock opened its doors in 1987. The idea, however, was born a year earlier when three guys fresh out of college opened up a hole-​in-​the-​wall on Clark Street called Mamie Riley’s. Mamie’s only lasted a year. But what a year. The lamp was lit. The game was on. And, the following spring, the show moved two blocks west, to 2723 North Halsted. What was the bar business like back then? The Hidden Shamrock was the second tavern on the North Side to have Guinness on tap. The first to use imperial pint glasses. The first to show live soccer matches from Europe. The first to feature live Irish music and a full Irish breakfast. You get the idea. The best thing about the Hidden Shamrock, however, has been the people. Over the years, we’ve had staff and customers from all over the world call The Shamrock home. Husbands have

met their wives, wives have met their husbands. Come on in. Grab a seat next to the fireplace. Order a pint. And let the craic begin!