Miller's Pub

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Miller's PubMiller's Pub
Bar, Eatery

134 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, Illinois, 60603-5604
United States

(312) 263-4988 | map
millerspub.com

Open 7 days a week.
Bar: 10am - 4pm
Kitchen: 11am - 2am, except Sunday, which is 11am - 12am.
PLACE STATS
Average:
3.84
Reviews:
15
Ratings:
42
pDev:
10.16%
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Ratings by kneel22:
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Rated by kneel22 from Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +23.7%

Feb 04, 2014
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Rated: 3.13 by Eman17 from Illinois

Sep 30, 2021
 
Rated: 4.08 by chrisjws from California

Mar 23, 2018
 
Rated: 4.03 by Budlum from Maryland

Nov 10, 2017
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Reviewed by PapaGoose03 from Michigan

4.31/5  rDev +12.2%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.25
On an extended weekend trip to Chicago we stopped here for dinner and beers. The place has great vibe inside that made me think of a formal English pub with all of its dark paneling. I liked it, although many people might say that it is too dark in there. The place was not busy on a Monday evening when we arrived so we had very good service.

There are 25 taps with mostly American craft beers, but 3-4 imports were in the list as well as one cider. There was also a section of the beer list that was nothing but 15 Belgian beers in bottles, plus another 50+ bottles/cans of all types of beers. It's hard to beat that selection.

We enjoyed our beer choices as well as what we had ordered to eat. It was a nice menu with something for everyone. I think this place has been around many years and is a tradition, and our experience should reinforce that it will be around for many more years. Highly recommended.
Aug 04, 2017
 
Rated: 4.55 by HopHEAD1522 from Michigan

Jul 14, 2017
 
Rated: 3.63 by mig100 from Texas

Sep 22, 2016
 
Rated: 3.93 by cryptichead from Illinois

Apr 30, 2016
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Reviewed by JimPottNY from Pennsylvania

4.31/5  rDev +12.2%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.25
Classic old school place in business for decades. Better and more varied menu than basic pub grub; great beer board.
First time here was lunch with someone originally from Chicago. Second, happened in on business Trip for dinner. Good meal great beers - the real treat was Zombie Dust draft.
Feb 05, 2016
 
Rated: 4.06 by scxcrunner from Massachusetts

Oct 19, 2015
 
Rated: 4.18 by rossracing from Illinois

Apr 03, 2015
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Reviewed by Taybeh from Minnesota

3.81/5  rDev -0.8%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.75 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4 | food: 3.5
downtown can be a tough place if you're looking for good beer; this place is reliably okay, with an old-timey Chicago feel to it and a decent tap list (some widely distributed breweries, Firestone Walker, Stone, rotating Founders and 3 Floyds lines, as well as a few locals you're not likely to find outside of Chicago-land).
Feb 08, 2015
 
Rated: 3.54 by misternebbie from Pennsylvania

Feb 04, 2015
 
Rated: 3.6 by irishevans from California

Nov 30, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by spycow from Illinois

Nov 01, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by irish6174 from Michigan

Oct 31, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by PYITE86 from Illinois

Oct 20, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by BKotch from Texas

Oct 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by yemenmocha from Arizona

Sep 26, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Robyn from South Carolina

Aug 18, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by NateMac13 from Illinois

Jul 26, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Hardcore from Hawaii

Jul 19, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by harrington_ptj from Connecticut

Jul 11, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by HoppySeb from Washington

Jun 10, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Jordy777 from Illinois

Apr 07, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Imperial_Sapient_Groat from Michigan

Mar 11, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by PopnLoads from Illinois

Feb 27, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by Will_Turner from Illinois

Feb 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by TheRealPour from Illinois

Dec 14, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by leprechaunandfatman from Ohio

Dec 12, 2013
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Reviewed by philbe311 from Pennsylvania

3.4/5  rDev -11.5%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3 | service: 3.5 | selection: 3.5 | food: 4
A - A festive very active down-town Chicago locale... Seems rich with history... A mixed crowd of tourists, locales, and office types...

Q - Solidly average in all respects... My largest complaint dealt with the fact that they rinsed every glass prior to serving leaving a slight bit of water in each glass for the pour whether from tap or bottle...

Ser - The service was hit of miss... I experienced a couple of different barkeeps during the week I was in town and they ranged the gambit from solid to indifferent... None seemed to be beer geeks, but this isn't necessarily a beer geek kind of place even the there is enough on the menu to interest most...

Sel - A solid tap selection and interesting array of bottles... While not overwhelming, there was enough to keep me interested and coming back... Being from the east coast my focus was on Half Acre, Revolution, FFF, and Boulevard offerings...

F - I had a leg of lamb sandwich which was terrific... A great value in and of itself for $10... Served like a french dip with cole slaw and fries...

V - A bit pricey, but given the downtown business district location, I guess things weren't too bad...

Overall this one is worth a visit if you're in the area, but isn't a place to be sought out...
Sep 08, 2012
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Reviewed by elNopalero from Michigan

3.91/5  rDev +1.8%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4
Don’t ask me how it happened but I ended up here around 2 a.m. on St. Patrick’s day. I think I was sparred the wildest of the day’s event. The bartender clearly had the “seen it, done it, ready to go home” look on his face. And yet… he was a class act all the way. I had a beer geek moment (downtown bar with craft beer on tap? Of course I’m going to ask what’s what!) and ended up with a fantastic pale ale based on his recommendations. Will I go back? Could Miller’s Pub become a regular haunt? Not likely, no, but if I’m ever staying downtown and uncertain where to visit for a brew I could certainly do far worse. Apparently it’s an institution too, been around forever.
May 03, 2012
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Reviewed by wieserjd from New York

3.85/5  rDev +0.3%
vibe: 3 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4
Wrapped our our weekend trip to Chicago here on a Saturday night. Arrived around 11 or so. Bar was pretty packed with folk but we managed to squeeze in and get served quickly. Decent selection of beers on tap, mostly micro, probably about 15 taps in all. Had a couple DT's which was a pleasant surprise to find in downtown chicago. Met some very nice people from around town and chatted with them for a couple hours. Left feeling somewhat tipsy but satisfied.

Bonus: the bar was located about 3 blocks from our hotel. Nice.
Dec 24, 2011
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Reviewed by DoubleSimcoe from Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +4.2%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 3.5 | selection: 4.5
I was showing a friend from Spain and his mother around Downtown Chicago. Trying to kill some time and hoping to find a bar (decent or not), we stumbled upon this joint merely two blocks from their hotel.

I wasn't hoping for much when I saw the bright-but-faded sign and crowded, old-world interior with hundred-year-old hosts and bartenders. Maybe a Sam Adams if I get lucky. But guess what! There is serious beer here.

Some 15 taps with Stone Sublimely and Ruination, Half Acre Daisy Cutter, Goose Island Green Line, Lagunitas Little Sumpin and IPA, Metropolitan, Two Brothers... sweet!

Didn't try food (which appeared to be mostly classic pub grub), but the beers were fresh and fine.

I enjoyed the ambience, cozy and nice despite being crowded and cramped and filled with tourists and office workers. We found a corner by the window, drank our beers and had a good little time. There are not that many options for good beer (or beer at all!) around the Loop, so this was just a fortuitous and joyous find.
Sep 10, 2011
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Reviewed by jmarsh123 from Indiana

4.47/5  rDev +16.4%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4
Went here on a Saturday afternoon to beat the heat.

Looks like a hole in the wall from the outside, but is actually fairly nice inside. My girlfriend, friend and I were seated at a booth. The lighting was a little low and it had the atmosphere of a nicer steakhouse.

The tap list was fairly nice. About 8 beers on tap including some rarer finds around the midwest such as Clown Shoes with some good local options as well. I had a Clown Shoes Eagle Claw Fist and a Metropolitan Flywheel Lager.

We split a few things including an order of ribs. Everything we ate was excellent. The only food complaint is the bread was mediocre (although free). The prices were a bit higher than normal, but not outrageous.

Our server was one of the best I've ever had, including fancy restaurants. I wish I could remember his him to give him a call out.

Overall I was very pleased with this place and will go back if I'm ever around the Loop looking for a pub.
Aug 09, 2011
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Reviewed by mobud from Delaware

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 3 | selection: 4 | food: 4
Discovered this pub around the corner from the hotel we were at in the Loop, by Millennium Park. Very old school, which for me is not bad considering most places I visit are polished and overly "modern". Over several visits, had chance to experience both the bar and the food. Both did not disappoint. Had the Greek burger for lunch with a Half Acre Daisy Cutter. Returned another night and enjoyed my visit in this very busy and lively bar area. About 12 taps and fairly good size bottle list. The taps had some local (HA and Goose Island) and also some big nationals (Stone). The service was great and would probably call this my home bar if I lived there. The prices are about what you would expect from a big, popular bar in the heart of Chicago; not cheap but fair.
May 23, 2011
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Reviewed by Rifugium from North Dakota

4.05/5  rDev +5.5%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | food: 4.5
Not to be confused with Miller's beer! This is a great Irish-style pub (a style of pub I rarely frequent) with a friendly atmosphere. I always stop in here a few times when I'm in Chicago. There are usually several good beers on tap, some local and crafts, great food (RIBS!), good martinis and cocktails (if that's your thing), friendly bartenders, open late. All good things. Not a beer snob's goldmine, just a great place to socialize, and/or wine and dine. If I lived in the Loop, I'd probably be at this bar almost every night. Love their Tom & Jerry's during Christmas/NYE week.
Apr 29, 2011
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Reviewed by johnyeast from Colorado

3.43/5  rDev -10.7%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.5 | service: 3.5 | selection: 3
I was recently staying at the W Hotel and brought a couple of friends to Miller's for a beer after out meetings. Good atmosphere in the for a pub in the loop. A bit of history on the walls. If you get a chance check out the pictures. The only real macro that I saw was Stella Atrois. Had the standard Honkers Ale. They also had a good variety of bottles. Good place with reasonable prices to have a chat with friends. Close to many of the loop hotels. A good stand by. Hadn't been there since '91 and I was glad to see that it hasn't changed much.
Jul 28, 2009
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Reviewed by emerge077 from Illinois

4.21/5  rDev +9.6%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4
Established in 1933, two dozen drafts with a local craft focus. Steaks, chops, ribs. Old school as it gets.

A little history of Miller's Pub:
http://chicago.eater.com/archives/2012/06/20/getting-to-know-millers-pub-through-its-regulars.php

2019: Miller's beer selection has greatly improved over the past 10 years, and it's pretty respectable now. Two dozen drafts including Deth's Tar, Weihenstephaner, Dovetail, Marz, Surly, Toppling Goliath, Twisted Hippo, and more.

2011: Current taplist on beermenus, recent rotation has included Firestone Walker, Stillwater, Founders, and more. www.beermenus.com/places/2031-miller-s-pub

2010: They have expanded their beer list to include many quality craft beers, including locals like Half Acre Daisy Cutter, Metropolitan Krankshaft, several Three Floyds, and more. Good late night dining spot for the traveler or after work crowd.

12-12-2007 B/3.7
Go for the ribs...best I have tried in the Loop. Not the fall off the bone type, and enough for a good sized meal. The place is old-school Chicago from the minute you walk in. Chandelier lighting and lots of wood panelling and framed headshots from the past. An older maître d' will greet you, and will lead you to a cozy booth in the dining area. Bar is on the right, it has an old-time feel to it, despite the business/tourist crowd.

Food here is tasty, pretty classic fare, though there are a few Greek items on the menu, thanks to the Greek ownership. I've eaten here several times and the food and service have both been adequate. When they are busy, expect a short wait.

Beer-wise, they always have Paulaner on tap, Pilsner-Urquell, and a Goose Island seasonal. I don't come here to drink, it's always to entertain out of town guests, or for dinner after a late night. The bar crowd leaves something to be desired, it's always big after work groups and tourists. Reccomended for lunch or dinner if you're staying in the Loop, and are looking for something authentically Chicago, beyond the cookie cutter chain establishments like Bennigans, etc.
Dec 12, 2007
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Reviewed by Redrover from Wisconsin

3.73/5  rDev -2.9%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4 | selection: 3.5 | food: 4
I had a customer in town and he was staying at the Palmer House, so I suggested that I would meet him at Millers Pub for lunch.

This is one of those old time Chicago establishments that are starting to disappear. They have a classic Brunswick bar and bar back. Plenty of booths and tables on the first floor and more tables on the second. You know this place is old school by checking out the pictures of Irv Kupsinet, Jack Brickhouse, Vince Lloyd, etc. (these are yesteryears sports casters and media types).

They have a decent beer selection, nothing wild, but some good solid choices. Prices are on par with other places in this area of the loop.

The food is very good but very conventional, don't go here looking for Ahi Tuna or escargot, go instead for their old style ribs, great prime rib sandwiches, etc.

They always seem to have a decent if somewhat older crowd. Well worth a stop and it’s just around the corner from the newly reopened Berghoff Bar.
May 22, 2006
Miller's Pub in Chicago, IL
Place rating: 3.84 out of 5 with 42 ratings