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The Chicago pour report

Most active Guinness pubs in Chicago

See where the Split the G community is drinking Guinness in Chicago. Pubs are ranked by linked split count, while average pour ratings are shown separately.

Current activity includes local labels such as Chicago, Illinois.

Data fetched September 18, 202646 active pubs shownRanked by linked splits

Live community activity

Chicago split activity

More linked splits rank first. Average pour rating breaks a tie.

  1. 1Guinness Open Gate Brewery – West LoopChicagoLatest linked split Aug 29, 202648 splitsLinked activity4.66 avg rating
  2. 2Vaughan's PubChicagoLatest linked split Jul 21, 202618 splitsLinked activity4.51 avg rating
  3. 3Fado Irish PubChicagoLatest linked split Sep 5, 202616 splitsLinked activity5.00 avg rating
  4. 4The Galway ArmsChicagoLatest linked split Sep 7, 202616 splitsLinked activity4.53 avg rating
  5. 5O'Callaghan'sChicagoLatest linked split Sep 12, 202614 splitsLinked activity5.00 avg rating
  6. 6Southport Betty'sChicagoLatest linked split Jul 18, 202611 splitsLinked activity5.00 avg rating
  7. 7Brehon PubChicagoLatest linked split Aug 23, 202610 splitsLinked activity4.76 avg rating
  8. 8Emerald Loop Bar & GrillChicagoLatest linked split Sep 15, 202610 splitsLinked activity4.10 avg rating
  9. 9Burke's Public HouseChicagoLatest linked split Oct 26, 20259 splitsLinked activity4.73 avg rating
  10. 10Declan's Irish PubChicagoLatest linked split Sep 7, 20269 splitsLinked activity4.46 avg rating
  11. 11Halligan BarIllinoisLatest linked split Sep 6, 20267 splitsLinked activity5.00 avg rating
  12. 12Butch McGuire'sChicagoLatest linked split Jul 18, 20266 splitsLinked activity5.00 avg rating
  13. 13Clark Street Ale HouseChicagoLatest linked split Sep 3, 20265 splitsLinked activity5.00 avg rating
  14. 14Gracie O' Malley's Wicker ParkChicagoLatest linked split May 16, 20265 splitsLinked activity5.00 avg rating
  15. 15Irish Nobleman PubChicagoLatest linked split Sep 13, 20265 splitsLinked activity5.00 avg rating
  16. 16Kerryman Irish Bar & RestaurantChicagoLatest linked split Aug 1, 20265 splitsLinked activity4.50 avg rating
  17. 17Glascott’s SaloonChicagoLatest linked split Mar 29, 20264 splitsLinked activity5.00 avg rating
  18. 18The DawsonChicagoLatest linked split Jul 24, 20264 splitsLinked activity4.94 avg rating
  19. 19Galway BayChicagoLatest linked split Apr 19, 20264 splitsLinked activity3.70 avg rating
  20. 20Sheffield's Wine & Beer GardenChicagoLatest linked split Apr 5, 20263 splitsLinked activity4.50 avg rating
  21. 21Barney Callaghan's PubChicagoLatest linked split Mar 7, 20262 splitsLinked activity5.00 avg rating
  22. 22BenchmarkChicagoLatest linked split Apr 25, 20252 splitsLinked activity4.90 avg rating
  23. 23Stocks & BlondesChicagoLatest linked split Apr 17, 20252 splitsLinked activity4.70 avg rating
  24. 24Ranalli'sChicagoLatest linked split May 24, 20262 splitsLinked activity4.50 avg rating
  25. 25Gannon's PubChicagoLatest linked split May 6, 20252 splitsLinked activity4.25 avg rating
  26. 26Blue BayouChicagoLatest linked split Jan 17, 20262 splitsLinked activity4.00 avg rating
  27. 27George Street PubChicagoLatest linked split Apr 12, 20262 splitsLinked activity2.80 avg rating
  28. 28Bangers & LaceChicagoLatest linked split May 2, 20251 splitLinked activity5.00 avg rating
  29. 29BIG BarChicagoLatest linked split Sep 13, 20251 splitLinked activity5.00 avg rating
  30. 30Jefferson Tap & GrilleChicagoLatest linked split Apr 19, 20251 splitLinked activity5.00 avg rating
  31. 31Millennium Hall RestaurantChicagoLatest linked split May 1, 20251 splitLinked activity5.00 avg rating
  32. 32Shinnicks PubChicagoLatest linked split Sep 21, 20251 splitLinked activity5.00 avg rating
  33. 33The Globe PubChicagoLatest linked split Apr 19, 20251 splitLinked activity5.00 avg rating
  34. 34The Welcome Back LoungeChicagoLatest linked split Apr 17, 20251 splitLinked activity5.00 avg rating
  35. 35The Embassy Public HouseChicagoLatest linked split Mar 30, 20251 splitLinked activity4.90 avg rating
  36. 36Randolph TavernChicagoLatest linked split Sep 30, 20251 splitLinked activity4.87 avg rating
  37. 37Green Street LocalChicagoLatest linked split Apr 19, 20251 splitLinked activity4.51 avg rating
  38. 38Irish EyesChicagoLatest linked split Apr 26, 20251 splitLinked activity4.50 avg rating
  39. 39Duffy's Tavern and GrilleChicagoLatest linked split Sep 21, 20251 splitLinked activity4.06 avg rating
  40. 40Commonwealth TavernIllinoisLatest linked split Sep 2, 20261 splitLinked activity4.00 avg rating
  41. 41Toons Bar & GrillChicagoLatest linked split Apr 12, 20251 splitLinked activity4.00 avg rating
  42. 42Zia's SocialChicagoLatest linked split May 3, 20251 splitLinked activity1.00 avg rating
  43. 43Elephant & CastleIllinoisLatest linked split Aug 25, 20261 splitLinked activityNo pour rating
  44. 44Kincade's Bar & GrillIllinoisLatest linked split Aug 29, 20261 splitLinked activityNo pour rating
  45. 45One North Kitchen & BarIllinoisLatest linked split Sep 15, 20261 splitLinked activityNo pour rating
  46. 46The Western Bar & KitchenIllinoisLatest linked split Sep 5, 20261 splitLinked activityNo pour rating

Transparent by design

How the ranking works

The report groups community submissions by normalized pub identity. Pubs appear after one linked split and rank by linked split count, then average pour rating, name, and stable ID.

What the scores mean

Activity and opinion, clearly separated

Position reflects community activity, not an editorial judgment about the best pint. Split counts and average pour ratings are shown separately so readers can see both.

Put your Chicago local on the map

Score your attempt and attach it to the pub where it was served. Every linked split helps show where the community is most active.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Chicago pub is most active on Split the G?

Guinness Open Gate Brewery – West Loop currently has the most linked splits in Chicago, with 48 splits. Activity changes as new submissions arrive.

How are Chicago Guinness pubs ranked?

Pubs are ranked by linked split count, then average community pour rating, pub name, and stable pub ID. A pub appears after its first linked split.

Does the first pub necessarily serve the best Guinness?

No. This measures Split the G community activity, not an editorial judgment or independent inspection. Split counts and average pour ratings are shown separately.

How can I add a split?

Open Split the G, photograph your attempt, attach it to the pub where it was served, and add a pour rating. The linked submission is included when the activity report refreshes.

Published September 17, 2026. Activity is generated from live Split the G community data.