If you are looking for a fun way to spend the day/evening check out our list of the finest Irish Pubs on Metra’s Northwest Pacific Line. Hop on the train and enjoy some traditional Irish food and let the proffesionals do the driving so you can enjoy a pint or two of the your favorite Irish Brew.
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Palatine Neighborhood Bar Crawl
Grab a group of friends and meet in Palatine for this neighborhood bar crawl. These three bars are only minutes from the train and each other. They all have a relaxed, casual atmosphere where everyone feels welcome.
Ortmann’s Red Iron Tavern – Welcome Aboard
Ortmann’s Red Iron Tavern is a great place to get together with friends over a drink or perhaps a game of pool. This recently renovated tavern is housed in an historic building conviently located near Woodstock Square and the Metra Train Station.
TJ O’Brien’s Bar & Grill
If you are looking for some good Irish Food, a Drink, or a great destination for your next Bar Crawl, TJ O’Brien’s is just the place for you and your friends. Their friendly staff, good food, and reasonable prices make it a Downtown Palatine favorite.
Pop’s Bar and Grill
Pop’s is a great place to catch a game or catch up with friends and grab a bite to eat. Being located in downtown Palatine, across from the train station is helping Pop’s become a bar crawl favorite.
Stop in for a cold beer and stay for the food!
McGonigal’s Pub
McGonigal’s Pub in Barrington has recently celebrated it’s first year in business. This traditional Irish Pub has it all, great food and drink, live music, warm and inviting ambiance and friendly wait staff. Weather permitting enjoy sitting outdoors in the heart of downtown Barrington. With it’s close proximity to the train station it is also a favorite stop for pub crawls.
The Lamplighter Inn Tavern and Grille
There is something happening every day of the week at The Lamplighter Inn Tavern and Grille. Check out the daily food and drink specials along with the entertainment lineup and when the weather is nice they have outdoor dining in their great upper deck beer garden.
‘Just off the Tracks’, 2nd Annual Eat & Drink for a Cause — April 14th, Featuring Cassandra & the Gravel Road Band
Come join us for an evening of Live Music, Food & Drink. All to benefit two great organizations, Children’s Memorial Hospital and SuperSibs! ‘Just off the Tracks, Eat & Drink for a Cause Concert’. featuring Cassandra & The Gravel Road Band. Spread the word!!
The Tracks Bar & Grill
If you have ever ridden the train through Cary, you have probably seen this landmark Bar/Grill. The Tracks recently celebrated 30 years in business. One visit and you will understand why it a local favorite. Make this a destination for your next night out, or your next bar crawl.
Georgio’s Chicago Pizzaria & Pub
Come in and try the “Best Pizza in McHenry County” as voted by the readers of the Northwest Herald. Come with the family for dinner or out with friends for the game that you can watch on several big screen tv’s throught the bar area and restaurant










