Emmit's Irish Pub

“When you lie, you lie with a beautiful person; when you cheat, you cheat death; when you think you need a drink, stop by Emmit’s!” You only have a week or so as this fine establishment is passing into oblivion like much of this section of North Milwaukee. But everyone there from the owners on down to the bartenders are soldiering on as only good Chicagoans can in the face of disaster. Who knows? Maybe our world famous city flag should now get its fifth star?!?!

I really love this place, but I did have one poorer experience. A week or so before the St. Patrick's Day festivities, I called the pub and requested that they play the rugby games since it was St. Patrick's Day and that's a very popular sport in Ireland. They told me that it wasn't a problem if I just requested it at the bar when I was there. I got there, and they put it on for a bit, but switched it to basketball. I asked every bartender I could find and ask for them to change it back, and they wouldn't. I know it might not be a huge deal, but I just find it a bit disrespectful to deny the request when I called well in advance and made the request and was told it wasn't a problem.

I was in town on business and my group met here after dinner. Chris was the bartender. Really great guy! He made our night! Chris opened up the grill even after they had shut it down for the night. He also poured a perfect Guinness round. Can’t tell you enough how professional and knowledgeable this guy was. Really amazing to have someone greet us with that level of engagement and pure enjoyment for his job. This will be a place I’ll visit every time I’m in a Chicago!

Super friendly place. I hear from another customer that the bartender was the best in town and yes, he was right! I asked for a margarita with a little spice in it and even though they didn’t serve that he went to the kitchen and grabbed a few jalapeño slices to add to my drink. I totally recommend this place. And it’s also right next to the blue line