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Elephant & Castle - Chicago Adams St., Chicago, IL

Elephant & Castle - Chicago Adams St.

3.9 (438)
$30 and under
American
111 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL 60603

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Elephant & Castle - Chicago Adams St.

3.9
$30 and under
American
Downtown / Loop

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
Located in Chicago's bustling central business district, Elephant & Castle on Adams offers an authentic British restaurant and bar experience with hearty pub fare like fish and chips, classic breakfasts, and live sports. Whether you're grabbing a bite after visiting the Art Institute, catching football matches after work, or enjoying happy hour near Willis Tower, we've got you covered. Conveniently attached to the Club Quarters Central Loop hotel, Elephant & Castle is your go-to sports pub for great food, drinks, and a lively atmosphere in the heart of Chicago.

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Loop
  • Cross street
    Adams and Clark
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    CTA Monroe Blue Line StopCTA Jackson Blue Line StopCTA Monroe Red Line Stop8 CTA Bus Stops in a 2 Block Radius
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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All Experiences

  • Brunch Menu

    1 - 6 people

    Multiple dates available
    Brunch Menu Sat-Sun: available until 3PM

Private dining

Offers

  • Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3PM-6PM

    1 - 6 people

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    $6 Share Plates $5 Domestic Drafts (Carlsberg, Coors Light, Miller Lite, Mich Ultra) $5 House Wine 6oz

  • Malört Monday - All Day

    1 - 6 people

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 1:00 AM
    $5 Malört

  • Thirsty Thursday - All Day

    1 - 6 people

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 1:00 AM
    $5 off Modelo Especial Pitchers $5 off Miller Lite Pitchers $5 off Michelob Ultra Pitchers

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Reviews

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3.9

3.9
(438)
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elephant & Castle on Chicago Adams St. offers a lively pub atmosphere with highlights including "great service" and a welcoming environment perfect for events like Sunday football. While experiences vary, guests often appreciate the "tasty food" and "friendly staff." The location is conveniently close to hotels, enhancing its appeal for visitors.
438 Reviews
  1. Emma

    Cleveland1 review

    2.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good. The server was very slow! Took forever to check on us. After finally getting a second drink after waiting at least 20 mins with an empty glass, we chose to leave!

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  2. Rae

    Chicago1 review

    1.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We sat for an hour and 25 minutes after ordering before I finally got up and asked how long until our food was coming. It was the sunstone came to our table and told us another 15 minutes. We left. And although the didn’t charge us for the two sodas we had, we didn’t get dinner and we missed the first 15 minutes of our theater program.

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  3. ANGI Gold

    Houston27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time here and we were there for a marathon weekend. Such a great service. I had a lovely time will definitely be back.

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  4. Chris

    Chicago26 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on September 25, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Awful food. Salmon smelled bad. Great service. I was extremely disappointed with this restaurant. The salmon smelled like old fish and had virtually no flavor. The so-called garlic butter tasted more like greasy gravy and lacked any garlic flavor at all. The meal was honestly one of the worst restaurant experiences I've had in a long time. The only positive part of the visit was the service, which was friendly, attentive, and professional. Unfortunately, great service could not make up for food that was so poor. I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was bad enough that I would not return and could not recommend the restaurant to others.

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  5. Rod

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was great. Had a good meal and good service. Beers cold and food was tasty despite arriving a little late before the Bears game.

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  6. Ashley

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 13, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and proximity to our hotel! The environment was comfy for Sunday football, and our server was so kind and attentive.

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  7. Debra Gold

    Dallas27 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on September 6, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The initial greeter was very friendly but our server didn’t really try that hard to be friendly or helpful. The food took way too long to come out, like over 20-25 min (1 burger, 1 grilled chicken sandwich, 1 grilled chicken breast) and the restaurant was not at all busy. Also the server wasn’t initially accommodating about my daughter ordering a simple grilled chicken breast even though another Elephant & Castle location did so with no issue last month as did every restaurant in Chicago on our last 2 trips this summer - who did so with no question or no pressure for us to explain it was because of food intolerances. In the end, without us asking, he did ask his manager to price it at half the cost of the $17 chicken sandwich he was initially going to charge us (even though she didn’t have any sides or toppings). So he redeemed himself a bit but didn’t apologize for the long food wait or ask us how things were. He seemed to engage with other tables better.

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  8. Exposito Deville

    Chicago2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 3, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Déçue du croque monsieur il etait pas bon du tout un goût bizarre et cher pour ce que c etait

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  9. Exposito Deville

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dommage très bruyant mais service et nourriture impeccable merci

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  10. Christine

    Chicago2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on August 15, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    I was very warm an humid in the restaurant. There was no noticeable difference from outside which not pleasant.

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Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Loop
  • Cross street
    Adams and Clark
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    CTA Monroe Blue Line StopCTA Jackson Blue Line StopCTA Monroe Red Line Stop8 CTA Bus Stops in a 2 Block Radius
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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FAQs

Elephant & Castle on Adams welcomes private parties and can host private gatherings.

Guests frequently describe the portions as generous and filling, pies and the chicken pot pie in particular are called hearty and satisfying.

Yes, Elephant & Castle on Adams Street offers outdoor seating: guests report choosing to "sit outside" and enjoying the patio on pleasant days.

Fish & Chips, the menu lists Fish & Chips, and multiple guests praise it as a standout, calling it outstanding and a go-to pub choice.

Elephant & Castle on Adams Street is a cozy, British-style sports pub, warm, decorated with English touches and a fireplace, with TVs for live sports and a lively, sometimes loud, game-day atmosphere.

Elephant & Castle on Adams offers a main dining room (guests note a dining room split by a fireplace), a full bar, outdoor seating/side patio, and accepts private parties.

For a calmer, quick meal head there for breakfast or early lunch, guests note prompt seating and speedy service before theatre shows, while evenings and match nights bring the full sports-bar energy.

Yes, there’s a dedicated Kids menu (cheese pizza, chicken fingers, grilled cheese, cheeseburger, fish & fries), and families report children enjoying items like the chicken tenders and pretzels.

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A photo of Elephant & Castle - Chicago Adams St. restaurant

Elephant & Castle - Chicago Adams St.

3.9
$30 and under
American
Downtown / Loop

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
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