December 11, 2013
We are working on final details for our 4th Annual New Years Eve party and should have information posted here within the next couple days or so. As it stands now, we'll have options for a "full package" in the Pub's 2nd level (including open bar, all-evening buffet and live entertainment), a "drinks only" package and the option to just come enjoy the Pub and pay as you go. Live DJ in The Annex all evening, complimentary for all patrons! Check back with us for the full scoop.
December 4, 2013
If you've ever searched for some late night food options in the Barrington area, chances are you've been disappointed. Well, no more worries, as our kitchen is now open for extended hours every day! We have added on a LATE NITE MENU that is in effect Sunday-Thursday from 9:00 PM - 11:30 PM, and Friday & Saturday it's available 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM. Lots of great options that are perfect for that time of the evening, there's something for everyone! Check out what you can get - along with all our other options - on our Menu page.
With our new late nite menu in effect, our Friday midnight free pizza special is being discontinued. We'd like to thank our friend Scott at Cooper's of Barrington for his assistance (and great pizza) over the past couple years.
December 2, 2013
Announcing our December Beer of the Month, and it's a pretty popular one - Miller Lite. Probably needs no explanation other than DRAFTS are just $2.50 a pint all month long!
We'd also like to welcome the amazing König Ludwig Weissbier to our draft line. From the expert German Brewmasters at Warsteiner, this is a true Royal Bavarian Hefe-Weizen, naturally cloudy Wheat brew, from the expert German Brewmasters at Warsteiner. Barrington is actually a German-founded village, so this beer is a nice addition to our taps.
November 27, 2013
To give our patrons and the Barrington region a great (and much needed) late dining option, The Pub and The Annex will be keeping our kitchen open later - 11:30 PM on weekdays, 1:00 AM on weekends - whhile providing a special LATE NIGHT MENU featuring a yummy selection of pub grub... there will be something to satisfy everyone! Our official test of this late night menu starts TONIGHT, so stop in to find out what it's all about. Starting this weekend the menus take full effect, and they will be posted right here and on our Facebook page.
November 25, 2013
Three new beers on tap! We now have Allagash White Ale, Revolution Anti-Hero IPA and Stone Enjoy By (12.13.13) Double IPA. You can check out our ever-evolving beer offerings on our Menus page and at Beermenus.com.
Coming soon, Konig Ludwig Weissbier and a full listing for some of the specialty offerings in The Annex. Also, Guinness will be getting its own tap handle in The Annex shortly!
November 20, 2013
A great German seasonal holiday tradition, the ChristKindl Festival, is coming to Barrington for the first time ever on December 6th, 7th & 8th! This is an open-air event featuring authentic German food, drinks, fun activities for families and kids crafts, live reindeer, carousel & train rides, even Santa's house. The Pub is a participating sponsor of the event as well. For more information visit http://www.christkindlfest.com
November 14, 2013
Information on the upcoming Barrington Holiday Wine Walk (Saturday November 23rd) can be found on our new "In Barrington" Events page. More local events that involve the Pub and The Annex will be posted here!
November 13, 2013
Here's a little advance notice on our Holiday hours:
 Thursday November 28 - Happy Thanksgiving! The Pub opens for full bar service at 5:00 PM. No kitchen/dinner service available, but snacks will be provided. The Annex will be closed.
Tuesday December 24 - normal business hours but our kitchen services will end early (8:00 PM) this evening.
Wednesday December 25 - Merry Christmas! The Pub will open at 6:00 PM with full bar service but no kitchen service (various snacks will be provided). The Annex will be closed.
Tuesday December 31 - normal business hours, but our 4th Annual Pub New Years Eve Party starts at 7:00 PM that evening. More details forthcoming on this event...
Wednesday January 1, 2014 - normal business hours. Happy New Year!
November 11, 2013
Today is Veterans Day, so to honor all our veterans and active members of our military, the Pub is giving 10% off tabs for these brave individuals.
November 8, 2013
We've been featuring FOOD SPECIALS (lunch & dinner) pretty much every day - thanks to Chef Justin - and have been doing our best to post these on the site. Look just to the right as they will usually be on or near the top, but if you don't see 'em just scroll down a bit. Also, you can always find them featured daily on our Facebook page.
November 6, 2013
If you're just looking at this webpage, you're probably missing out on a lot of "real-time" happenings and event info! Though this site is updated pretty consistently, try these other methods to get the most out of your Pub and Annex experience!
 If you haven't "liked" us on Facebook yet, please do so as we update these pages frequently:
PUB: http://www.facebook.com/mcgonigals
ANNEX: http://www.facebook.com/theannexlounge
Twitter (for both) @mcgonigal
We also have our mailing list, which in the near future will start featuring coupons & specials just for our subscribers! Click here to register.
November 1, 2013
Ireland's oldest ale - Smithwick's - is our November beer of the month. Just $3.50 for a draft, and that's a 20oz Imperial pint. You simply won't find a better deal anywhere!
October 31, 2013
Happy Halloween! Here's a treat with no trick - If you are looking for a place to host a corporate or private holiday party, look no further than the Pub and The Annex! We offer several banquet options within our facility for private and semi-private parties & events. The featued option is the Pub's fantastic second level that will seat up to 100 and includes a full bar, band stage, jukebox, separate restrooms and nine HDTVs! Additionally on our 2nd level we have a more private banquet/meeting room, complete with large Plasma HDTV, that holds 24-30. On our main level we have The Annex, complete with an amazing bar, high top & low top seating, dartboard, Golden Tee, jukebox and several HDTVs... this can accommodate private or semi-private parties up to 75! There is ample parking available and of course we are only 2˝ blocks from the Barrington Metra Train Station. Check out our Banquets-Parties page for further information on our offerings. For bookings and additional details, contact our events planner, Lisa Lesniak, at events@mcgonigalspub.com or 224-717-9199. Times and dates are filling up rather quickly, so reserve your spot now!
October 29, 2013
Welcome back Bulls, and let's go Hawks! Every Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks gameday we are featuring Bud & Bud Light 16oz Tall Boy Cans, along with our other daily specials.
October 25, 2013
There is LOTS going on at the Pub and The Annex this weekend, including an early opening at 8:45 AM on Saturday. Be sure to also check out our Facebook page for more real-time updates!
October 24, 2013
Wanted to take a quick moment to wish a very Happy Birthday to Dennis McGonigal (father of owner Bryan) who turns 70 today. It was truly a family effort to get the Pub (and Wine Bar/Annex) open & running, and of course Denny has been a huge part of this success. Thank you for everything, and happy birthday old man! :-)
October 21, 2013
Check out our revised draft beer listing in the MENU section to see what's on tap, as we've recently made a few revisions. Tap beers next door at The Annex tend to rotate often, so check out their Facebook page for the latest updates.
Also, details on our upcoming HALLOWEEN PARTY WEEKEND (Friday October 25-Saturday October 26) will be posted here shortly. FYI, this is featuring as our Saturday headling act the awesome local band Between The Lines!
October 17, 2013
Another fun event for a good cause is being held at the Pub this Saturday, October 19th. It's the Mars Jams for Harmony, Hope & Healing (HHH) from noon to midnight. Over 60 musicians from all over the Chicagoland area will be coming together to do what they do best... playing great music. Proceeds will go directly towards funding HHH music programs. Admission is $10 per person or $20 per family at the door. Harmony, Hope and Healing is an organization which provides creative, therapeutic and educational music programs offering emotional and spiritual support to homeless and underserved women, children and men in the Chicago area. For more information, visit the website or contact the office at (312)466-0267.
October 11, 2013
The Pub and The Annex are proud to be the food sponsors for the "Band in the Barn" event on Saturday, October 12th in the barns outside of Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington. All proceeds benefit the Barrington Area United Way, funding the work of over twenty local agencies serving the needs of the Barrington community. For tickets and more information, visit www.bauw.org.
October 10, 2013
We're pleased to announce that 2Nite Vodka - Italy's premier vodka - is now being offered at the Pub and The Annex.
Includes the original plus Sicilian Blood Orange, Alpine Mint and Caffe Espresso flavors. Ask your bartender to mix one up for you today!
October 9, 2013
The BPL is on international break now, but follow all the latest updates on their Facebook page at Barclays Premier League News. Note that Manchester United is back on October 19th vs. Southampton at 9:00 AM, and the Pub will be opening early for it!
October 8, 2013
For the past couple years the Pub is very proud to have been a significant sponsor & donor to the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life. It's also fantastic to see that our Village ranks #2 in the state of Illinois in fundraising for this truly worthy cause!
October 7, 2013
We kept the September beer rolling for a few extra days, but officially our October Beer of the Month is Blue Moon, a popular Belgian-style wheat ale, and it's just $3.50 for a 16oz draft all October long!
October 4, 2013
We are pleased to welcome the Barrington High School classes of '78, '88 & '98 to the Pub and The Annex this weekend... thank you for choosing us as your place to host your reunions!
Don't forget that we are having a big Homecoming Parade pre-and-post party on Saturday October 5th, starting at 9:00 PM. We'll be open for business and there will also be live music, food and drinks outside too!
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