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The Fireplace Inn

The Fireplace Inn

BBQ Joint and Bar$$$$
Old Town, Chicago
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    Ryan G.
    "The Vodka Lemonades are awesome & seriously dangerous"(3 Tips)
    Joey N.
    "tolerable bars in Old Town but the renovations"(2 Tips)
    Adam S.
    "Incredible bbq eef ribs!"(6 Tips)
    Lucille F.
    "perfect with the three flavors wings."(3 Tips)
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  • Redeye Chicago
    Redeye ChicagoAugust 3, 2014
    The crowds at this Old Town bar and grill come for the barbecued ribs and super-sized vodka-spiked lemonades and stay for the spacious covered patio. Read more
  • Lucille F.
    Lucille FisherJune 6, 2019
    Outdoor seating on sunny/warm days. Happy hour beer specials, last visit they were featuring Surly beer (delish!) perfect with the three flavors wings.
  • BG L.
    BG LeBeauMarch 17, 2013
    Seems like a great place to watch sports. Multiple bars, tons of TV's and a good amount of space. Watched UFC PPV here and enjoyed it. They have food and golden tee, too.
  • Capitan D.heart icon on user image
    Capitan DanyoDecember 22, 2012
    The BBQ Lovers Delight is a ton of food. You will eat for days. The Prime Rib on Fridays are good. The wings are good and the staff is fairly attentive.
  • Josh S.heart icon on user image
    Josh SciannaNovember 28, 2017
    Large bar in Old Town. Their specialty is large sugary cocktails served in plastic cups - if your looking to blackout this is the place to go.
  • Heather F.heart icon on user image
    Heather FolsomOctober 15, 2016
    BBQ burger was great. Fries were awful. $13 shrimp po boy only had 4 shrimp and a ton of bread & nasty pale tomatoes- it was decent tho, just way too salty. Ambiance is pretty nice. Good for sports.
  • Myles H.heart icon on user image
    Myles H.March 27, 2022
    Great food, better bathroom. Had an unreal poop in the north end toilet. Felt like a new man after my burger.
  • Pat D.
    Pat D.July 13, 2012
    Great place for freezer burned chicken tenders. I've cut through phone books that were more tender.
  • John H.heart icon on user image
    John HeiselAugust 27, 2018
    Amazing pork chops were super tasty and best value for money.
  • ISC C.heart icon on user image
    ISC ChicagoSeptember 26, 2018
    $3 shot during Happy Hour (read the fine print)
  • Morgan G.heart icon on user image
    Morgan GrimesJuly 15, 2019
    The wings= spicy/ yummy.... burger was good but not my fav bc I love a good egg that oozes out, egg was a bit fried to a crisps 👎🏼 big ass lemonades not bad but tastes a bit like perfume
  • Fireplace I.
    Fireplace InnMay 15, 2011
    Tonight! Bulls vs Miami Heat Eastern Conf. Finals at The Fireplace Inn! $3 Bud Light Drafts, $5 Skyy Bloody's and $5 Mimosa's. Tip-Off at 7PM sharp!
  • ISC C.heart icon on user image
    ISC ChicagoJune 7, 2015
    Serious renovations, significantly reduced in size for now until the expanded space is complete
  • Joey N.heart icon on user image
    Joey NowakJuly 26, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    Electric lemonade is a game-changer. One of few tolerable places in Old Town
  • Jennifer C.
    Jennifer CarlisleJune 18, 2012
    Order the FPI Barbecue Salad! It's delicious!
  • eric b.heart icon on user image
    eric bornemannOctober 11, 2020
    Nice place to sit outside but otherwise kind of forgettable.
  • Kellen D.
    Kellen DeadyOctober 22, 2011
    Vodka lemonades are amazing, you won't remember how good they are the next day...
  • Jake S.
    Jake SmithMarch 11, 2013
    The outdoor patio closes about an hour earlier than the bar.
  • L K.heart icon on user image
    L KAugust 17, 2014
    Too busy at night. Crowds push and shove. Supposedly the good is good for dinner though. Will report back
  • ChicagoAndrea
    ChicagoAndreaJuly 27, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    i agree, try the giant vodka lemonades! then check out cityblue apparel & denim two doors south for men's & women's jeans tshirts jewelry and more!
  • Nick S.heart icon on user image
    Nick SicklerAugust 30, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Old Town's home for Purdue sports. Football and Basketball. Boiler Up!!!!
  • Joey N.heart icon on user image
    Joey NowakJanuary 25, 2016
    Been here 50+ times
    Used to be one of the more tolerable bars in Old Town but the renovations have sucked most of what character it had to begin with.
  • Trey P.
    Trey PageJuly 21, 2013
    Shrimp Po-Boy is awesome!
  • Sergio N.
    Sergio NesbittSeptember 17, 2012
    Beef Ribs are a must!
  • Sara S.heart icon on user image
    Sara SteigerJuly 10, 2015
    Kitchen is open late!
  • Brianna W.heart icon on user image
    Brianna WilliamsonMay 30, 2014
    Best staff in Chi!
  • Adam S.
    Adam SarwarNovember 29, 2012
    Incredible bbq eef ribs!
  • Chris S.
    Chris SweisMay 18, 2010
    Tell Ky you love JunoWallet and the promotional gift cards there for iPhone users. www.junowallet.com and get over $500 worth of gift cards for restaurants and bars...
  • David R.
    David RosenbergMarch 10, 2012
    Did not like the beef or pork ribs...way too much BBQ sauce...too many other great rib joints in town!!
  • Jen D.
    Jen D.December 29, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Best mozzarella sticks!
  • Charles H.
    Charles HayesNovember 21, 2010
    Great place to watch MMA and Boxing for free
  • Rusty R.
    Rusty RectorMay 27, 2011
    We were perplexed by the bar staff on a Fri afternoon/eve. Both were cold, and seemed like they would rather be elsewhere. Many patrons were making comments about this around the bar. Not good!
  • ShopTRACY B.
    ShopTRACY BURTONAugust 13, 2010
    great place to watch a game on a sunday!
  • L L.
    L LouDecember 16, 2011
    Yummy food great atmosphere
  • Rachael H.
    Rachael HendersonJuly 3, 2011
    Where's the underage people?!? Here alone. Family event. Drunk and alone. My own age group
  • Susie W.
    Susie WhiteJune 5, 2010
    Do NOT get the Santa Fe Quesadilla or the mini burgers. They looked like they came straight out of a box (but smaller - literally boca burgers cut in fourths) and were served totally plain with no sid
  • Will
    WillFebruary 25, 2012
    Fire. Play. Sin.
  • shawn c.
    shawn cumminsJanuary 16, 2010
    Meatball appetizer is incredible!
  • Fireplace I.
    Fireplace InnNovember 5, 2010
    Follow US ON TWITTER!!! @Fireplaceinn Read more
  • Ben J.
    Ben JustusJanuary 22, 2012
    Staff avoids you like the plague!
  • Ryan G.
    Ryan GravesAugust 5, 2009
    The Vodka Lemonades are awesome & seriously dangerous
  • Adam H.
    Adam HickeyNovember 20, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Not going to lie, we usually head here if the line is long at Benchmark, however, it never fails to disappoint!
  • Bradley C.
    Bradley CollinsJuly 13, 2013
    Old & lame.
  • Mary R.
    Mary RJanuary 11, 2011
    Don't ask them to make a grilled cheese. Unless you'd like it on a hamburger bun. Gross.
  • Jordon N.
    Jordon NovakMarch 21, 2010
    Buy jordon a beer.
  • Nicolas H.
    Nicolas HernandezJuly 14, 2012
    Great service and sights, but the food is very mediocre.
  • luis v.
    luis valenzuelaFebruary 12, 2015
    Las costillas son espectaculares!
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