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February 17, 2012

Butch McGuire’s 50th St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

For the past 50 years, Chicagoans have made Butch McGuire’s their go-to destination for St. Patrick’s Day. Tradition, authenticity, delicious food and a great beer selection are all an important part of celebrating the festivities, and Butch McGuire’s has it all. So, whether you have a little green in you or just a craving for [...]

February 16, 2012

Chili Cook Off for Charity

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January 20, 2012

Celebrate Festivus January 31st

Enjoy feats of strength, airing of grievances, fun prizes and great specials. Share this:

January 13, 2012

Local Artists Used to Trade Work for Alcohol at Butch McGuire’s

Nothing beats a cold beer or a well-prepared cocktail after a hard day at work. However, in this economy, it isn’t always easy to find extra funds for a bar tab, especially for an artist first starting out on his career. The same was true in the early days of Butch McGuire’s as well, but [...]

January 12, 2012

Midwest is Best Dinner February 22nd

Midwest is Best Please join us for our first Bob’s Big Dinner. Every month we will travel to a different region of the US through a delicious four course meal. Reservations are required and there is limited availability, so get your tickets now! 1st Course Native American Origins Winter Succotash with Wild Mushrooms, Parmesan Polenta, [...]

December 02, 2011

Butch McGuire’s Gives Back

Over the years, Butch McGuire’s has become famous and respected for more than just our delicious drinks and amazing hospitality. We have also become well-known for our Christmas spirit and our love of the holiday season, particularly when it comes to our quirky and memorable holiday decorations. From garland to homemade ornaments to quirky mobiles [...]

December 02, 2011

Setting Industry Standards: Butch McGuire’s through the years

Since the day Butch McGuire opened the doors to his saloon in 1961, the beloved Chicago bar has been setting industry standards. Not only was Butch McGuire’s one of the first Chicago bars that hired female bartenders and managers, but the bar also was one of the first to allow female patrons (and when [...]

October 05, 2011

Speakeasies, Showgirls & Sweets: The Rich History behind Butch McGuire

Butch McGuire’s has been a Chicago staple since 1961, but even before this legendary watering hole was setting industry trends (it was the first hotspot to ever be dubbed a “singles’ bar” in the media, as well as the first bar to feature Bloody Marys with celery sticks and salted rims), it was creating quite [...]