Loading ...Quigley’s Irish Pub – Naperville IL
Under the guise of a Father’s Day treat for the man in my life, this morning I suggested a nice Irish breakfast. Men are so easy, mention bacon and they’ll follow you anywhere. I must ‘fess up though I would use any ruse to spend time in my most favorite pub.
Quigley’s Irish Pub is located in the heart of suburban Naperville. At ground level in a large restored historic Victorian building built in 1845, it sits at the top of a hill on Jefferson Street waiting to welcome you inside. The atmosphere is friendly, warm and inviting. The Iroko Teak bar and paneling and hand etched and colored glasswork give the whole place a sociable relaxed feel. A small stage area at the front of the main room accommodates the local singers and musicians who appear there regularly. The area doubles as table space on days when there is no entertainment.
Quite large in square feet but intentionally separated, it is made intimate and cozy by the use of screens, snugs, clustered seating and several separate rooms including a cigar room. The food is simple, plentiful, fresh, promptly served by friendly wait staff and the Guinness is comparable in taste and head to the properly pulled pints at the top of the St. James Gate brewery in Dublin.
Patrons enter the pub through a lovely tree shaded patio scattered with wrought iron tables and chairs. One of the unique things about Naperville is its dog friendly policy. Many businesses in the downtown area leave full water bowls for the dogs outside their entrances. Not to be outdone, Quigley’s has taken dog friendly one step further. Well behaved pooches are welcome to join their owners on the patio. On most warm clear days, you’ll find all variety of mans best friend curled up under the tables or positioned next to their masters eyeballing the parade of plates passing by.
On the weekends I’ve been there, both Saturdays for lunch and Sunday morning for their “to die for” Irish breakfasts, there were always tables, snugs and seating available. But, I’ve been told that happy hour most nights packs ‘em in wall to wall. For the start of the World Cup the place was loaded hours before the first match began. All testaments to the popularity of the place.
I would highly recommend Quigley’s Irish Pub to anyone. Whether it’s a meal with family or friendly conversation over a couple pints, it’s a great place to kick back and relax. It’s truly a jewel of a place and my very favorite pub.
Quigley’s Irish Pub
43 East Jefferson Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540-4905
(630) 428-4774
http://www.quigleysirishpub.com/
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