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Elephant & Castle - Chicago Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL

Elephant & Castle - Chicago Wabash Ave.

4.5
4.5
763 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 49 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for happy hour
  • Lively
Nestled on the corner of Wabash and Lake, Elephant & Castle is your go-to British pub in the heart of Chicago's vibrant theatre and shopping districts. Just steps from the iconic Chicago Theatre and two blocks from the scenic Chicago Riverwalk, we offer classic British pub fare like fish and chips, hearty breakfasts, and live sports on big screens. Whether you're stopping by for happy hour, catching a football match, or grabbing a bite before a show, Elephant & Castle delivers an unforgettable pub experience right in downtown Chicago.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, British, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu 11:00–01:00 Fri 11:00–02:00 Sat 09:00–02:00 Sun 09:00–01:00
  • Phone number
    (312) 345-1710
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    If you are looking for a place surrounded by Chicago’s historical charm, E&C Wabash is the place for you. Need an extra layer of privacy? Our private room is located downstairs on its own level for a completely private experience separate from our restaurant. The room can hold 60 people and includes a bar, 2 tv's, wifi, and additional AV options.
  • Area
    Lakeshore East
  • Cross Street
    Lake St and Wabash Ave
  • Parking details
    Parking Garages available in 1-block radius. Pay to street park also available.
  • Public transit
    State & Lake: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink & Purple LinesLake: Red LineWashington/Wabash: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink & Purple Lines
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 763 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elephant & Castle on Chicago's Wabash Ave offers a delightful experience with its "excellent food and service" and an array of classic British dishes. The ambiance is lively yet cozy, perfect for pre-theater dining. While some find it a bit noisy, the attentive service and reasonable pricing make it a recommended spot.

763 Reviews
  1. Laurie

    VIP

    Chicago

    85 reviews

    4.0

    85 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good service and good food. Second time dining and would go once again.

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  2. Chris

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As a Brit myself the fish and chips and Sunday roast were pretty good! The bread pudding was excellent but i was beaten by the huge portion size. Nice atmosphere, quite busy on a Friday night, would definitely go again.

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  3. Timothy

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks were amazing. Our server was very nice and helpful.

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  4. Tom

    VIP

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Quiet, dependable outpost under the train tracks. You can always get a table, and the food is good. English Pub ambience. Today it was a little cold and drafty, but the service was warm and friendly, so that helped.

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  5. Stephen

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was very good as usual. We love to stop in when in downtown Chicago

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  6. Kenneth

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    She had the Sunday roast and loved it. I had the shepherd's pie which was quite tasty. Service was great, although it was hard to hear our server. The room is very noisy; we expected this from past experience. But a couple times I didn't realize our server was present and speaking. Speak up to old people, please. 😄 But it was a pleasant meal. She'll learn, and we will be back.

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  7. Hurley

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner. Fish & Chips and chicken Pot Pie with their version of French Onion soup. Will be back for sure.

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  8. kara

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was basically fine, however we were surprised to receive our food literally 3 minutes after we ordered which suggested it was just sitting under a heat lamp.

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  9. Crystal

    VIP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    All seemed well at first. Our table was ready at our reserved time. However our sever could have not wanted to be there less. It set the mood off from the start. We ordered 2 appetizers that come out very quickly, which was great. However they are very greasy and subpar tasting. We ordered dinner and the best way to describe the meals would be “hospital food” or “wedding reception food”. It was clearly premade and reheated as ordered. Simply gross and underwhelming. Luckily a Taco Bell is directly across the street. This is one Chicago restaurant I wont return to. PS. I did take the mostly uneaten chicken home for my doggies. They loved it!! :)

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  10. Sandy

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience. Generous food portions both in appetizers and entrees. Our waiter was attentive, kept our drinks filled and checked on us regularly without being pushy. I suggest getting a reservation through open table to secure seating.

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FAQs

Elephant & Castle - Chicago Wabash Ave. does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Elephant & Castle - Chicago Wabash Ave. also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 345-1710.

Elephant & Castle - Chicago Wabash Ave. is rated 4.5 stars by 763 OpenTable diners.

Elephant & Castle - Chicago Wabash Ave. does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 49 times today

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Google Map for Elephant & Castle - Chicago Wabash Ave.

185 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Lake St and Wabash Ave
  • Area
    Lakeshore East
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu 11:00–01:00 Fri 11:00–02:00 Sat 09:00–02:00 Sun 09:00–01:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, British, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking Garages available in 1-block radius. Pay to street park also available.
  • Public transit
    State & Lake: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink & Purple LinesLake: Red LineWashington/Wabash: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink & Purple Lines
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 345-1710
  • Private party facilities
    If you are looking for a place surrounded by Chicago’s historical charm, E&C Wabash is the place for you. Need an extra layer of privacy? Our private room is located downstairs on its own level for a completely private experience separate from our restaurant. The room can hold 60 people and includes a bar, 2 tv's, wifi, and additional AV options.
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