Edison Park’s favorite Irish pub boasts 30 beers on draft, the perfect Guinness pour and a sizeable selection of whiskeys. Enjoy live music, all of the biggest games on multiple large screens and a varied menu featuring American and Irish fare, such as bangers & mash and veggie boxty.

Named after a famed Irish writer, this comfy Andersonville pub makes patrons feel right at home with its spacious interior complete with a library space and fireplace. The menu offers comforting favorites such as chicken pot pie, meatloaf and lobster mac and cheese while the drinks list has everything drinkers need with 100 beers on tap and bottle, and over 300 whiskeys.

Soccer fanatics can catch all of the big matches every week at the Atlantic. It’s also the home for Tottenham Hotspur F.C. supporters but on Friday nights, everyone is welcome to get in on the karaoke action while sipping on house brews like the Atlantic Irish ale.

O’Shaughnessy’s is a relative upstart compared to the numerous pubs that have been around for decades, but it’s an Irish oasis for those living in Ravenswood. The wood-accented bar gives the place an authentic feel and the friendly locals will make patrons want to return to this popular hangout. Especially on the weekends for a full Irish breakfast of bangers, rashers, black and white budding, eggs, potatoes, baked beans and toast.

Home is where the whiskey is. Or something like that. In any case, the Grafton’s extensive whiskey collection and its relaxed atmosphere make it the perfect neighborhood spot to drop in for a pint. During the colder months, cozy up next to the fireplace, listen to some live music and soak up all the booze with a top-notch burger.

Wrigleyville is chockfull of the usual sports bars but the Irish Oak offers a refreshing change of pace from the norm. Stop in before or after a Cubs game and chow on staples including an Irish breakfast, fish & chips and a Guinness chicken pot pie while listening to the sounds of live music.

Owned and run by two Irish-born musicians, the sounds of live tunes are just as vital as the food and drinks at Chief O’Neill’s. Guests can catch live acts several nights a week and also enjoy an AYCE Friday fish fry and Sunday brunch buffet. During summer, the large back patio is a lively spot to kick back and relax over a cold beer and some Emerald Isle favorites such as braised lamb shank and Guinness-infused meatloaf.

It doesn’t get more Irish than Sunday nights at Galway Arms. Catch live traditional Irish music sessions at this Lincoln Park favorite while noshing on classics such as shepherd’s pie, Guinness beef stew and Celtic bread and butter pudding. Like any good pub, expect a wide selection of Irish whiskeys and daily lunch specials like fish & chips.

Yes, traditional Irish pubs still exist in Downtown Chicago, as the sprawling Fado has in River North since Irish entrepreneurs opened it in 1996. The two-floor space, which is meant to be contemporary Irish on the first floor and historic on the second, also includes a bar partially made with a 100-year-old piece reclaimed from a Dublin pub. The food aims to go beyond typical bar fare. Be prepared for massive crowds on St. Patrick’s Day.

Although the pub’s current incarnation has only been around since 1996, the space still has plenty of history behind it. In the ‘20s, it was rumored that underground tunnels beneath the building were used by gangsters and then in 1985, cops shot and killed two men attempting an armed robbery. Today, the place remains an Irish haven—only a hop away from the Blue Line—with Jameson on tap and perhaps the best Guinness pour in town.

A Bridgeport staple since 1938, Shinnick’s Pub is a neighborhood dive that’s withstood the test of time. Irish through and through, the bar has been run by three generations of the Shinnick family and is a popular spot for White Sox fans due to its close proximity to the ballpark. You won’t find any green beer but the heart and spirit of the South Side Irish live here.

Formerly Keegan’s Pub, this Beverly staple recently underwent an extensive redesign and name change. It’s known for its Guinness pours and Bloody Marys and also offers live music, screens live matches, and holds Irish pop-ups with fiddle workshops, calligraphy workshops, and Irish dancers.