Elephant & Castle

Fun spot for some English pub vibes with an American twist. Wouldn’t call it a dive bar. Menu has plenty of British pub staples, with the bangers and mash and pies being especially tasty. Draft beer options are pretty strong, with an emphasis on Midwest craft. Obviously touristy but would still return without hesitation.

How many restaurants can meet the dietary needs of a heavily keto diet, a primarily fish-focused carnivore, and two vegetarians with different tastes? Not many ~ and this place excels at it! My husband loved the Cheesy Leek and Potato Pie. Generous serving with a fresh salad too. I enjoyed the Falafel Wrap, although the sriracha and other flavorings tended to overpower the falafel imo. Pub fries were hot and crisp. NOTE: The menu posted here is not accurate. Check their website for a current menu as there are several big differences (no longer serving the Impossible Burger as far as we could tell, for example). Also this is a pub and it's really noisy with happy sounds and lively music. We happened to be seated in an area where we could still converse without shouting, but some tables would be challenging due to the volume. We will definitely be back!

For bar food, it rates 5 stars. Service and atmosphere were all we could ask for as well. We were seated within about 15 minutes of a Friday night walk-in at 6:15pm. The fish and chips was top-notch and the Manta's Butter Chicken was a great find as well. When traveling with kids, it's a struggle to find places that have both good kid options and something interesting for the adults. I highly recommend this place if looking for family dinner options in this area of the loop.

Nice pub in Chicago. The portions are massive for the price. And the quality and taste is also so worth the price. I got the chicken pot pie with a side of poutine, the fish and chips, and buffalo wings. The pot pie was delicious (a little soupy, but very homey). The poutine was also pretty good, crispy fries and thick gravy. The buffalo wings were a hit. The fish and chips were a little soggy and could’ve used more salt, but overall great. The drinks were perfectly strong. And our server was the best. There was a rowdy crowd of people there on a weekday night all over eachother and our server made sure to check up on us all the time and make sure we got everything quick and hot!