Thank you for visiting! Back in early July 2009 when we were still trying to acquire the buildings, we started some early advertising at the Barrington BrewFest - which meant I needed to quickly put something up on the web for reference and contact info. This was a simple single paged site, but based on the amount of inquiries we started receiving it was not sufficient. I then created an interactive fan page on Facebook which has proven to be surprisingly popular. However, not everyone belongs to Facebook, and the true goal has been to produce a decent website accessible to anyone with internet access. After a few different unacceptable designs that were aborted, here's the first official layout for www.mcgonigalspub.com.
Keep in mind websites are only as good as the content they contain, so it's safe to say that this still isn't a very good site! However, this will evolve into a fully functional source for everything you'll need to know about McGonigal's Pub. Please continue to check this site for exciting updates on the progress.
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McGonigal's Pub
is the DBA for
Chicagoland Entertainment Group LLC
105 S. Cook Street
Barrington, IL 60010-4311
Phone: (847) 277-7400
Fax: (847) 842-7600
URL: www.mcgonigalspub.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mcgonigals
Email: info@mcgonigalspub.com
Hours of Operation:
11 AM - 1 AM Sunday - Thursday
11 AM - 2 AM Friday - Saturday
Ample parking available (no fees)
Outdoor seating seasonal/weather permitting
We support our community, local businesses, and are a proud memeber of the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce. Visit our chamber webpage here.
| McGonigal's Pub provides a traditional Irish Pub setting with a warm, fun and inviting atmosphere. We have twenty beers on tap and since opening have been repeatedly told by customers that our imported selection and Guinness pints are nothing short of outstanding. Our menu has a great variety of options and features delicious Irish fare - fish and chips, shepherd's pie and boxtys are some of our top sellers - plus we easily have the BEST burger in the region! Our full kitchen is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week.
Our first level is a classic Victorian style pub with a huge bar that's set up perfectly for socializing, and also includes "The Vault" seating area which is inside an actual bank vault (our building was originally an old bank, circa 1913). Our second level features another full bar and ample seating for dining, plus it's available for special events, private parties, banquets, etc. We have two music stages and feature a variety of live entertainment - Irish, rock, blues, and solo artists - every weekend, and some weekdays too. We know you'll be impressed with McGonigal's, and you don't need to be Irish to enjoy yourself here!
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The McGonigal family at the Moore coffin on the bar in the pub's 2nd level. This coffin was created in honor of my mother Mary, who passed away in March 2006.
Left to right:
Laura McGonigal, Bryan McGonigal,
Steve Berry, Melissa McGonigal-Berry,
Dennis McGonigal.
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Our Staff...
| Bryan McGonigal
Owner
Though born in Nebraska, Bryan has truly been a permanent long-time resident of this area, growing up in Palatine and since 1997 has called North Barrington home. Sales and marketing is his background, but being a "professional customer" of countless establishments over the past 20+ years, Bryan has a great feel for the service side of the industry and has always been enthusiastic about eventually being part of it. That interest turned to a passion in 2008, when he almost took ownership of a sports bar in a neighboring town. Bigger and better plans evolved from that experience, with the end result being McGonigal's Pub. Bryan is third generation Irish with (not shocking) a strong affinity for beer. It's highly likely he'll gladly join you for a pint or two at the pub!
Email: bryan@mcgonigalspub.com
Phone: 847-277-7400
| Prior Work/Other Info
 2006-2009: Owner - BLAM Productions, Inc. Specialized in marketing and communications consulting for small to medium sized companies.
1991-2006: Marketing/Sales/Product Managment - Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein IL. Involved with numerous jobs and responsibilities over a long career at this privately held medical supply manufacturer and distributor.
1983-1987: Loyola University of Chicago. undergraduate studies, Economics & Psychology.
Formerly involved in the entertainment industry; co-owned and operated a moblie disc jockey company for many years and had a brief stint in radio. Additional sales and marketing experience includes work with distribution and building supply companies. BASSET certified, with other necessary restaurant certifications forthcoming.
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| Ted Stay
Executive Chef
Ted is fully responsible for running a shared kitchen that services both McGonigal's Pub and Park Avenue Wine Bar. There have been nothing but rave reviews about the outstanding food that Ted and his team put together on a daily basis - please stop in and see for yourself! Outside of work Ted enjoys spending time with his family throwing a fishing line with his youngest son (Casey 4), racing snowmobiles with his oldest son (TJ 9), and taking his daughter (Lyrik 7) on shopping sprees. Ted also enjoys working out and testing new menu ideas with his wife. And, of course, Ted is thrilled to be working at McGonigal's Pub.
Email: ted@barringtonwinepub.com
Phone: 847-277-7400
| Prior Work/Other Info
Ted began his Culinary Education at Johnson and Wales University in North Miami where he earned his degree in Science and Culinary.
In 1995, Ted returned to the Chicago area where worked at the Four Seasons Chicago, Deer Path Inn (Lake Forest), D&J Bistro (Lake Zurich), Grand Geneva (Lake Geneva) and as Executive Chef of Stonewall Orchard Golf Club in Grayslake.
Ted was also a Culinary Instrustor at the College of Lake County for three years where he taught Culinary 2.
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| Sonam Zaveri
Executive Assistant / Events Planner
Sonam has been with us since the beginning and has done an outstanding job multi-tasking various duties. Though she still fills in for some bartending duties, she is also taking on several important marketing, administrative and managerial responsibilities within the pub and our kitchen, plus assisting with events planning. Previously, she spent several years in the corporate restaurant environment and brings some valuable knowledge and insight to our pub.
Email: sonam@mcgonigalspub.com
Phone: 847-277-7400
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| Ismini Walsh
Manager / Events Coordinator
We are excited to have Ismini join the pub family! She came on board with us in late July 2011 and functions as both our full-time FOH manager and our primary contact for events planning. Ismini brings a wealth of industry experience with her, putting in over 20 years in the business and comes from a family that's always been involved in this industry. Most recently she was managing the Curragh Pub in Edison Park. Ismini joins her husband, Declan, at McGonigal's... a true husband-wife superteam!
Email: ismini@mcgonigalspub.com
Phone: 847-277-7400
Cell: 773-934-5895
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| John Pauley
Manager / Bartender
John is one of our star bartenders/servers and comes to us with a solid pedigree...he is a veteran employee of McNally's Irish Pub! In addition to his other pub duties, he became one of our primary supervisors in July 2010. He'll often be pulling double duties slinging drinks while being one of the point people in charge! In addition to these responsibilities, John is also the main contact for our band & entertainment bookings.
Email: john@mcgonigalspub.com
Phone: 847-277-7400
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| Declan Walsh
Supervisor / Bartender
Declan was born and raised in Ireland but has been in the states for over ten years now...and we think he likes it here! He's one of our true bartending superstars, and in May 2011 has stepped up to assist with evening supervisory duties. More info on Declan soon...
Email: declan@mcgonigalspub.com
Phone: 847-277-7400
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| Additional Staff
Eventually we'll feature many of the other individuals involved with our bar, including any assistant managers, bartenders, wait staff & others.
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