FAQs
Food, Drinks, Football & More at Vaughan’s Pub
Can I make a reservation at Vaughan’s Pub for a football game?
Vaughan’s accepts reservations, and the pub recommends calling for in-house reservations of four or more people. For popular Bears games, major college football matchups or other big sporting events, reserving early is a good idea.
Does Vaughan’s Pub have daily food and drink specials?
Yes. Vaughan’s offers daily and everyday specials throughout the week, including beer and seltzer buckets, featured draft beer and Irish whiskey shot deals. Food specials rotate by day and have included Irish bacon and cabbage, burgers, chicken curry, jumbo wings, fish and chips and street tacos.
Does Vaughan’s Pub have football game-day specials?
Yes. Vaughan’s runs Saturday and Sunday football specials during the season. Current promotions include deals such as Miller Lite pints, domestic and NÜTRL buckets, Teeling Irish Whiskey shots, jumbo bone-in wings and street tacos, giving fans plenty of options for a full afternoon or evening of football.
Does Vaughan’s Pub have space for private parties and group events?
Yes. Vaughan’s has a private party room accommodating approximately 25 to 80 guests and offers food and beverage packages that can be customized for different events. The space can work for birthdays, fundraisers, celebrations, group gatherings and other private events.
Does Vaughan’s Pub have wings for Bears games and football weekends?
Absolutely. Jumbo bone-in wings are one of Vaughan’s signature game-day foods, and football promotions have included special weekend pricing on a full pound of wings. The regular menu also offers several wing sauces, including Buffalo, Guinness BBQ, mango habanero and other choices.
Does Vaughan’s Pub serve authentic Irish food?
Vaughan’s menu includes several traditional and Irish-inspired favorites such as an all-day Irish breakfast, fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, chicken curry and Irish bacon and cabbage specials. These dishes are served alongside burgers, wings, sandwiches and other familiar Chicago pub food.
Does Vaughan’s Pub serve brunch during weekend football?
Yes. Vaughan’s offers weekend brunch Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 3 PM, making it easy to start with brunch and stay for afternoon football. Weekend promotions have also included a Champagne and mimosa package with the purchase of food.
Does Vaughan’s Pub serve Guinness?
Yes. Vaughan’s pours Guinness Irish Stout on draft, along with other Irish favorites such as Smithwick’s Irish Red Ale, Harp Irish Lager and Magners Irish Cider. That selection helps make Vaughan’s a strong choice for anyone looking for a traditional pint at an Irish pub on Chicago’s Northwest Side.
Does Vaughan’s Pub show both NFL and college football?
Yes. Saturdays are ideal for college football, while Sundays bring NFL action and plenty of Chicago Bears fans. Vaughan’s weekend football promotions combine the games with pub food, beer buckets, wings and other football-friendly specials.
Does Vaughan’s Pub show college football?
Yes. NCAA college football is part of the weekend football lineup at Vaughan’s, especially on Saturdays during football season. With multiple games taking place at once, fans looking for a particular college matchup are encouraged to contact the pub ahead of time to confirm the game will be available.
Is Vaughan’s Pub a good place to watch Chicago Bears games?
Yes. Vaughan’s Pub & Grill is a popular Northwest Side spot for watching Chicago Bears football, with TVs, a neighborhood pub atmosphere and football-season food and drink specials. The pub specifically promotes Bears and weekend football, making it a great option for fans who want to watch the game with a crowd rather than at home.
Is Vaughan’s Pub a sports bar as well as an Irish pub?
Yes. Vaughan’s combines the feel of a traditional neighborhood Irish pub with the TVs and game-day atmosphere of a Chicago sports bar. Football is especially popular, including Chicago Bears games and college football, but guests also visit to watch other Chicago sports throughout the year.
Is Vaughan’s Pub an Irish pub?
Yes. Vaughan’s is a classic neighborhood Irish pub on Chicago’s Northwest Side with Irish food, Irish whiskey and traditional Irish beers alongside American pub favorites. Its menu includes Guinness, Smithwick’s, Harp and Magners as well as Irish-inspired dishes and comfort food.
Is Vaughan’s Pub close to Jefferson Park and Edison Park?
Yes. Vaughan’s is in Gladstone Park on Northwest Highway and is conveniently located near Jefferson Park, Norwood Park and Edison Park. That makes it a neighborhood option for Northwest Side residents looking for Irish food, drinks, sports and weekend brunch without heading downtown.
What are some of the best game-day foods at Vaughan’s Pub?
For football, favorites include jumbo wings, burgers, street tacos, fish and chips and other pub classics. Vaughan’s combination of shareable food, beer specials and TVs makes it especially well suited for groups settling in for several hours of Saturday college football or Sunday NFL games.
What football teams can I watch at Vaughan’s Pub?
The Chicago Bears are a major focus at the Northwest Side Vaughan’s, along with NCAA college football throughout the season. The pub also shows a variety of other live sports, so guests looking for a specific NFL or college team should call ahead when multiple games are scheduled at the same time.
What makes Vaughan’s Pub unique among bars on Chicago’s Northwest Side?
Vaughan’s combines several things people specifically search for in one place: a neighborhood Irish pub, Chicago Bears bar, college football destination, weekend brunch spot, traditional Irish food, Guinness, daily specials and private event space. Its Gladstone Park location and proximity to Jefferson Park, Norwood Park and Edison Park also make it a true Northwest Side neighborhood gathering place rather than a downtown tourist bar.
Where can I get fish and chips on Chicago’s Northwest Side?
Vaughan’s Pub serves beer-battered fish and chips with fries, coleslaw, grilled lemon, malt vinegar and tartar sauce. Fridays are especially popular because Vaughan’s regularly features fish and chips as part of its weekly food specials.
Where can I get wings and watch football near Jefferson Park?
Vaughan’s Pub in nearby Gladstone Park is a convenient choice for wings, beer and live football near Jefferson Park. Its Northwest Highway location makes it accessible for fans coming from Jefferson Park, Norwood Park, Edison Park and surrounding Northwest Side neighborhoods.
Where can I watch Chicago Bears games on the Northwest Side of Chicago?
Vaughan’s Pub is located at 5485 N. Northwest Highway in Gladstone Park, convenient to Jefferson Park, Norwood Park and Edison Park. Bears fans can settle in with pub food, beer and game-day specials while watching NFL football in a casual Irish pub setting.