January 22, 2015
On Sunday January 25th the Pub will be closing at 9 PM so that we can have our year-end post-holiday staff party. It's the owners way of saying "thank you" to our employees for all their hard work!
January 14, 2015
Remember that we are your regional home for Manchester United soccer! We'll typically open for early morning games and always feature $4.50 Heineken 20oz drafts for every match.
January 6, 2015
We are sad to report that Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale - a fantastic Irish brew that we've faithfully had on tap since we opened - will no longer be available in our region. However, we'll take advantage of that nitro tap by putting on some rotating selections, which mayu also include the return of another original, Murphy's Stout, in the future! Check out the most current listing of our offerings at Beermenus.com and our Menu page.
January 1, 2015
Here's to a happy and prosperous 2015 for you and yours! We're starting off the new year with a well known brew as our Beer of the Month -Sam Adams Boston Lager. $3.50 drafts all month long!
December 26, 2014
We are plugging in our food and drink specials for our 5th Annual New Years Eve Bash - information will be posted on our events page (and just to the right). No cover charge for our event, come as you are and pay as you go!
December 24, 2014
On behalf of all the staff at the Pub, we'd like to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and safe holiday season.
December 22, 2014
As a holiday present to our customers, we're pleased to announce the launch of our revamped food menu - it contains most of the old favorites plus several new additions! As with our prior releases, there is something for everyone... and more! Try some of the newer items out this week as we will be featuring some as specials. The online version on our menu page will be updated ASAP, but in the meantime you can view a full PDF version by clicking here.
December 18, 2014
Having trouble finding a gift for that difficult-to-buy-for someone? Looking for that last-minute gift idea that has widespread appeal? Try out a Pub/Annex gift card! You can get it for any $$ amount you like... stop by the Pub and pick up some! (sorry, online purchases not available)
December 11, 2014
We are working on final details for our 5th Annual New Year Eve Party and should have info posted here by early next week. As it stands now, we're confirming entertainment and will offer affordable package options, "pay as you go" if you prefer that method, and a special New Years Eve dinner. More soon!
As a reminder, our holiday hours are as follows:
 Wednesday December 24 - normal business hours but our kitchen services will end early (9:00 PM) this evening.
Thursday December 25 - Merry Christmas! The Pub will open at 5:00 PM with full bar service but no kitchen service (various snacks will be provided). The Annex will be closed.
Wednesday December 31 - normal business hours, but our 5th Annual Pub New Years Eve Party starts at 7:00 PM that evening. More details forthcoming on this event...
Thursday January 1, 2015 - normal business hours for the Pub, Annex will be closed. Happy New Year!
December 5, 2014
This Saturday is the day when Santa arrives in downtown Barrington! The Pub is literally right in the center of the annual "Barrington Aglow" tree lighting ceremony, and the Santa house is right outside our front door! There's LOTS going on all around town this day, so be sure to check out the village website for details.
December 3, 2014
From Thursday December 4th and going through Sunday December 7th is the 2nd Annual Barrington ChristKindlFest, right in the heart of downtown & just south of the Pub & Annex (in fact it's right across the street from the Annex Station Street entrance). International food & drink, live music & entertainment, live reindeer, unique hand-crafted merchandise, kids activities, carnival rides & much more! For more information visit their website.
December 2, 2014
Due to popular demand - and the distinct possibility that it may not be available much longer in our region - we've decided to keep Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale on as our beer of the month for December. $4 for 20oz pints, get 'em while they last!
November 30, 2014
We're sad to announce that bartender/manager John Pauley is leaving the Pub, actually his last day was yesterday. John was one of our original hires when we opened back in March 2010 and has been a hard working & reliable part of our team. He will be greatly missed, and we wish him well in all his future endeavors.
November 27, 2014
On behalf of all the staff at the Pub, we would like to wish you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving holiday. Remember that the Pub will open at 5 PM today with full bar service & some snacks provided.
November 20, 2014
This Saturday, November 22, is the Barrington Winter Wine Walk. As usual the Pub & Annex are both sponsors and participants of this fun event, which runs from 2-6 PM throughout the entire downtown Barrington area. For more information check out the village website.
November 18, 2014
Holiday hours at the Pub and Annex:
Thursday November 27 - Happy Thanksgiving! The Pub opens for full bar service at 5:00 PM. No kitchen/dinner service available, but snacks may be provided. The Annex will be closed.
Wednesday December 24 - normal business hours but our kitchen services will end early (9:00 PM) this evening.
Thursday December 25 - Merry Christmas! The Pub will open at 5:00 PM with full bar service but no kitchen service (various snacks will be provided). The Annex will be closed.
Wednesday December 31 - normal business hours, but our 5th Annual Pub New Years Eve Party starts at 7:00 PM that evening. More details forthcoming on this event...
Thursday January 1, 2015 - normal business hours for the Pub, Annex will be closed. Happy New Year!
November 12, 2014
Pub Chili is back as a "permanent" seasonal fixture, replacing one of our two soups of the day until springtime. Try out a cup for $4 or full bowl for $5.50. Also great as an economical "Lucky $7" lunch option with a half sandwich or soup/salad combo!
November 6, 2014
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 2½ 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 have been filling up tremendously fast, so call us today and reserve your spot now!
November 4, 2014
We haven't forgotten about our new beer of the month, but right now we're providing some great specials on our remaining Pumpkin beer offerings. Hey, these brews are good through the Thanksgiving holiday anyway!
November 1, 2014
The Pub would like to thank everyone who came out for our Halloween party last night, it was a great success! Regarding this upcoming sports Sunday (11/2), two notes:
Unfortunately we will not be opening early for the Manchester United-Manchester City match. A poll of our soccer regulars indicated that most wouldn't be making the 7:30 AM start time.
No Chicago Bears this weekend (perhaps a good thing) but we'd like to remind you that we have the NFL Sunday Ticket, so if there are any certain games you'd like to watch, let us know (first come first served).
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