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Here in Chicago, there are plenty of well-known Irish establishments. They range from corporate-owned chains in the city to family-run enterprises in neighborhoods both downtown and the surrounding communities. Their rating on the authenticity scale covers the range from phony (neon shamrocks) to genuine (red-heads on both sides of the bar). Perhaps none truly embodies the true spirit of Ireland more than a relative newcomer, Peggy Kinnane’s Irish Restaurant and Pub in Arlington Heights. Operated by Owner and General Manager Derek Hanley, Peggy Kinnane’s, has become an absolute cornerstone in the revitalization of the downtown area in northwest suburban Arlington Heights.
Wood-&-stone-trimmed taproom featuring Irish small plates & comfort-food classics plus live music.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 8 N Vail Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: (847) 577-7733
Website: https://peggykinnanes.com/?y_source=1_Mzk5NDc1NzMtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
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Reviews
Sue Mundschau
Lots of families coming in for lunch. We arrived just after they opened and everything looked and smelled clean. I got the lamb stew which was OK. Hubby got meatloaf with Jameson sauce and that was FANTASTIC. Server was very friendly and accommodating. Loved the atmosphere and how everything was decorated. Definitely recommend.
… moreJulia Kovacs
My family has been coming here for years. We’ve even noticed they have gone downhill over the past couple years but we still return and try to support this local establishment. But, last night was the breaking point for us, and we will likely not be returning.
My mom made reservations almost 2 months ago for “dinner with Santa”. She was specifically told Santa and Mrs Claus would be visiting each table while we dine, along with a photo op for the family with Santa. We had specific tables reserved for our party of 10 for 6:45pm. They called my mom the day before to tell her they had to move us and gave our table away to accommodate a party of 75! Ok, I understand wanting to accommodate everyone, but it should never be at the expense of other patrons!
To be clear, our waitress was fantastic, but the food was barely mediocre and cold. So you know, we did not even complain about the food because we were there to see Santa! Which brings me to our experience with Santa which was, well, we don’t know because we never saw him, until he was walking out to leave!!!
We specifically came here to have “dinner with Santa”, but never had the chance! There was ZERO communication on what was happening, and when we saw Santa leaving at 8pm never having the opportunity to see him, I could see the disappointment in my nieces eyes that she didn’t get to talk with Santa!! The only child left in our family who still believes!!! It was absolutely heartbreaking!! And my mom, who missed out on the family tradition every year of having our picture taken with Santa, she was, and still is, devastated, and truly believes we were “pushed to the side so they could serve this bigger party!”
If this place takes anything away from this, it’s to have clear communication with everyone when you’re having these special events! Tell everyone what time Santa is leaving, have your waitstaff communicate that with every single table they serve, before Santa leaves say “Santa will be leaving so if you haven’t gone to see him yet make sure you do…” And, if you tell people that Santa will be visiting each table, he should do it, otherwise don’t make promises that won’t be kept or have no intention on doing.
I really hope the management/owners will read this and take accountability for what a disappointing experience this was for us!
Oh, and a side note to all of this, this special family dinner with a non-existent Santa cost my family $400!!! Food should have been a lot better or at the very least served warm for that price, and we all should have received hugs from Santa for that price!!!
It will take a lot for them to come back from this!!
… moreMy mom made reservations almost 2 months ago for “dinner with Santa”. She was specifically told Santa and Mrs Claus would be visiting each table while we dine, along with a photo op for the family with Santa. We had specific tables reserved for our party of 10 for 6:45pm. They called my mom the day before to tell her they had to move us and gave our table away to accommodate a party of 75! Ok, I understand wanting to accommodate everyone, but it should never be at the expense of other patrons!
To be clear, our waitress was fantastic, but the food was barely mediocre and cold. So you know, we did not even complain about the food because we were there to see Santa! Which brings me to our experience with Santa which was, well, we don’t know because we never saw him, until he was walking out to leave!!!
We specifically came here to have “dinner with Santa”, but never had the chance! There was ZERO communication on what was happening, and when we saw Santa leaving at 8pm never having the opportunity to see him, I could see the disappointment in my nieces eyes that she didn’t get to talk with Santa!! The only child left in our family who still believes!!! It was absolutely heartbreaking!! And my mom, who missed out on the family tradition every year of having our picture taken with Santa, she was, and still is, devastated, and truly believes we were “pushed to the side so they could serve this bigger party!”
If this place takes anything away from this, it’s to have clear communication with everyone when you’re having these special events! Tell everyone what time Santa is leaving, have your waitstaff communicate that with every single table they serve, before Santa leaves say “Santa will be leaving so if you haven’t gone to see him yet make sure you do…” And, if you tell people that Santa will be visiting each table, he should do it, otherwise don’t make promises that won’t be kept or have no intention on doing.
I really hope the management/owners will read this and take accountability for what a disappointing experience this was for us!
Oh, and a side note to all of this, this special family dinner with a non-existent Santa cost my family $400!!! Food should have been a lot better or at the very least served warm for that price, and we all should have received hugs from Santa for that price!!!
It will take a lot for them to come back from this!!
Dave Kogan
We just visited on a Monday night and they ended up getting quite a crowd for a dismally cold evening with no great sports to watch. We were quite surprised how many people showed up.
Our group of six grabbed a high table in the bar area.
Side note: why are the high chairs and stools always so uncomfortable in a bar. These were no exception. And hey, add a foot bar long the length of the table for a place to rest one’s feet comfortably. I kept having to stand to regain circulation in my feet. This isn’t just a Peggy Kinnane’s thing, this is all bars.
I ordered a diet soda and they kept refilling it without asking which was nice.
I ordered the beer cheese soup. I had never had it before and it was really good. I took a Milky just to ease my mind, but truthfully, I don’t think I needed a lactaid pill at all. It was quite delicious.
I then ordered the blackened Cajun chicken sandwich with a side of tots. Tots are tots. I have only been one place where they screwed up tots (how does one screw up a tot?) and that place is out of business. Heck, if you can screw up making tots, the rest of your food mustn’t be good either.
Anyway, the sandwich arrived and it was a thin cut of chicken. But holy cow was it flavorful. I didn’t need any more chicken than what was presented as it was a perfectly balanced, yet spicy sandwich and I would get it again.
I would pair it with their ranch dressing which I got to dip the tots in. They have a damn good ranch dressing.
Two of our party got their signature fish and chips. Gotta tell ya, if they weren’t good, we’d have to call them a different type of pub as not self-respecting Irish pub has crappy fish and chips.
Another two ordered burgers. Both said the burgers were fantastic and rate them as some of the best in the Northwest suburbs. Lastly, our sixth man ordered the reuben. The same goes for the reuben as the fish and chips. He said their corned beef was flavorful and worth ordering again.
He also ordered a flight of draft drinks (I say drinks as the Magner’s cider was one of the flight of drafts).
With the exception of the seating, the restaurant has great food and a great atmosphere. I bet this place is packed on St. Patrick’s Day and that’s just for the food alone.
… moreOur group of six grabbed a high table in the bar area.
Side note: why are the high chairs and stools always so uncomfortable in a bar. These were no exception. And hey, add a foot bar long the length of the table for a place to rest one’s feet comfortably. I kept having to stand to regain circulation in my feet. This isn’t just a Peggy Kinnane’s thing, this is all bars.
I ordered a diet soda and they kept refilling it without asking which was nice.
I ordered the beer cheese soup. I had never had it before and it was really good. I took a Milky just to ease my mind, but truthfully, I don’t think I needed a lactaid pill at all. It was quite delicious.
I then ordered the blackened Cajun chicken sandwich with a side of tots. Tots are tots. I have only been one place where they screwed up tots (how does one screw up a tot?) and that place is out of business. Heck, if you can screw up making tots, the rest of your food mustn’t be good either.
Anyway, the sandwich arrived and it was a thin cut of chicken. But holy cow was it flavorful. I didn’t need any more chicken than what was presented as it was a perfectly balanced, yet spicy sandwich and I would get it again.
I would pair it with their ranch dressing which I got to dip the tots in. They have a damn good ranch dressing.
Two of our party got their signature fish and chips. Gotta tell ya, if they weren’t good, we’d have to call them a different type of pub as not self-respecting Irish pub has crappy fish and chips.
Another two ordered burgers. Both said the burgers were fantastic and rate them as some of the best in the Northwest suburbs. Lastly, our sixth man ordered the reuben. The same goes for the reuben as the fish and chips. He said their corned beef was flavorful and worth ordering again.
He also ordered a flight of draft drinks (I say drinks as the Magner’s cider was one of the flight of drafts).
With the exception of the seating, the restaurant has great food and a great atmosphere. I bet this place is packed on St. Patrick’s Day and that’s just for the food alone.
Traci Laxton
Fun restaurant, helpful staff. Of the 3 dinners we ordered, the Irish breakfast was not really fresh. Delicious pretzel and beer cheese dip.
… moreKarin Schmidt
Overall it was pleasant, but their texting system alerting to you that your table is ready does not consistently work. We did not receive the text telling us that the table was ready. When my friend said she never got the text, PK tested it and sure enough, the test text was not received. We were told it would be another half hour, but it was late and we were hungry and ordered food at the bar. Less than 30 seconds after the food was delivered, our table was ready. We carried our food to the table and the waiter assigned to the table was surly. I assume it was because her tip would not be big since we had already paid for the food. We did order a couple rounds of drinks at the table. When we got the bill, the waiter tacked on a 20% tip. It was pretty obvious because she stamped a big 20% in red ink on the bill. No way to miss it. The manager kindly corrected the bill for us. I understand why the waiter was not happy about the situation, but it wasn’t our fault that PK’s texting system wasn’t working. We were not rude, but she was obviously not happy and her service was not very good because of it.
… morefood_from_the_usa
Ok an updated review. Food has changed. Daughter found a massive thick black hair on her food. The vegetables were over cooked with my meal. A good place for a beer and some music, but they need to improve their kitchen!
… moreJohn Heart
Stopped in for a quick lunch. Staff was super friendly and service was prompt. The facility was clean and well maintained. Menu has a wide variety of choices. I tried the Reuben sandwich. It was good, but no better than Reubens I’ve had elsewhere. I expected better at this price point. Drinks packed a punch and were served ice cold. The atmosphere was welcoming and I will return again to try other items on the extensive menu.
… moreAnthony DiFiore
1st of all I have shared both good and bad reviews. Sadly I give Peggy’s a bad one.
Have heard so much about it, yet was completely disappointed. WAY over priced.
My wife and I shared Guinness Sliders, which I asked for Med Rare and they came over cooked and dry. Hardly any onions with some nasty rubbery cheese. Had a cup of beer cheese soup, which was salty and I couldn’t even eat. Then tried the rubin egg rolls which were ok, but not great for the price. Don’t bother with P.K. too over priced for mediocre food.
… moreHave heard so much about it, yet was completely disappointed. WAY over priced.
My wife and I shared Guinness Sliders, which I asked for Med Rare and they came over cooked and dry. Hardly any onions with some nasty rubbery cheese. Had a cup of beer cheese soup, which was salty and I couldn’t even eat. Then tried the rubin egg rolls which were ok, but not great for the price. Don’t bother with P.K. too over priced for mediocre food.
Eileen Lord
Went with a group from work. Great atmosphere, food was outstanding. Our server Cece did an awesome job. Will definitely be returning. Loved the music in the background!
… moreAlan S
This Irish pub is one of the better ones in the Chicagoland area. A very large restaurant with plenty of seating, so there won’t be any issue finding a table during a busy game day. Our waiter was fantastic, and very accommodating. The food was solid and did the job. The beer pours were well done as well.
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