the irish pub that chicago calls, the best
Authentic Irish hospitality. Award-winning food. The perfect pint.Welcome to Irish Times Pub & Restaurant, voted Best Irish Pub in Chicago and one of Chicagoland’s most celebrated Irish pubs.
Since 1991, our family-owned and operated Irish pub has been bringing a little piece of Ireland and our Galway roots to Brookfield. For more than 35 years, we’ve been serving award-winning Irish food, perfectly poured pints of Guinness and genuine Irish hospitality in a pub that generations of guests have come to call their own.Recognized among the 30 Best Irish Pubs in the World, featured on Chicago’s Best for our fresh homemade food, twice voted Best Outdoor Patio by WXRT listeners, and proud to have poured more than One Million pints of Guinness, Irish Times has grown from a neighborhood Irish pub into a destination for visitors from across Chicago, the western suburbs, the Midwest and beyond.With seating for more than 300 guests and upwards of 500 private events and celebrations hosted each year, Irish Times is also one of Chicagoland’s largest and busiest Irish pubs.
From family gatherings and birthday parties to corporate events, rehearsal dinners, celebrations and large private parties, we have the space, experience and Irish hospitality to accommodate groups of all sizes.Located just minutes from Brookfield Zoo and the BNSF Metra, Irish Times is an easy trip from downtown Chicago and the western suburbs. Whether you’re searching for great Irish food near Chicago, joining us for our famous Shepherd’s Pie, Fish & Chips or award-winning Burgers, enjoying a perfectly poured Guinness by one of our fireplaces, spending an afternoon in our award-winning outdoor patio and beer garden, or simply meeting friends for good food and good times, there’s always a reason to make your way to Irish Times.Come for a Pint. Stay for the Craic. Leave with a Story!Welcome to Irish Times Pub and Restaurant, a Brookfield favorite and one of Chicagoland's most iconic Irish pubs proudly pouring pints, serving up award-winning food, and creating memorable experiences for over three decades.
More reasons to make Irish Times your place
From the moment you walk through the door, you'll understand why Brookfield has made us part of their routine. We've built something real here—a kitchen that respects its craft, a bar that pours with intention, and a room where every guest matters. Whether you're stopping by for a quick pint or settling in for the evening, you'll find the same genuine welcome that's defined us for over twenty years.
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What keeps people coming back
The kitchen and bar work in quiet agreement. We know what works, and we do it well. These are the dishes and drinks that built our reputation.
Guinness
On Tap
Poured with patience and respect, the way it should be.
Shepherd's
pie
Slow-cooked lamb, creamed potatoes, the kind of comfort that lingers.
Friday A-Y-C-E fish fry
Fresh, battered, and served with the sides that make it right.
Host your event in a space that feels like home
Come to celebrate your special event or - give us the opportunity to make your event memorable. We look forward to serving and seeing you soon!
Make it an Irish Feast
From hearty platters to crowd-pleasing bites, our catering adds warmth, flavor, and a touch of Irish cheer to any event. Perfect for parties, office lunches, or celebrations of any size.
Gallery
A look at the space, the people, and the moments that define us.
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What people say
The kind of place worth talking about
"This place is a staple of Brookfield. Been coming here since I was old enough to drink! Guinness on tap herE is a must. Food is fantastic too. Corn beef, and cabbage egg rolls haunt my dreams. Their shepherds pie is the best in Chicago. If I could I would eat here everyday for the rest of my life. Then I could die fat drunk and happy. 🌈."
"I love the food–I love the fact that they had a nice warm fireplace in a nice warm atmosphere."
"Gone here 4 years in a row for my Brother-in-Laws birthday, always been a great meal with an absolutely amazing Shepard's pie. It's been incredibly crowded whenever we go but we always get a seat within 10 minutes."
Find Us Easily
We're located near Brookfield Zoo and the BNSF Metra line, open seven days a week
