I love this place! Â It's cozy in winter (esp. if you get a table by one of the fireplaces), and it's great in the summer (huge outdoor patio). Â The fish and chips are yummy, and they have a nice selection of beer and whiskey. Â Be prepared to wait at least an hour (maybe two) to be seated on a Friday night, esp. during Lent. Â You will be told "about 20 minutes", but I think they really mean an hour plus "about 20 minutes". Â I've been coming here for years, so I'm used to the drill. Â It's well worth the wait though, so just grab a beer or a hot buttered rum, and enjoy the atmosphere while you wait. :)
Review Source:I went on a Friday around 6:30, so of course it was incredibly busy. We were told a 20 maybe 30 minute wait, and we waited over an hour. But I do have to say, the fish fry and drinks were way worth it! I'm used to endless fish fries in which you have to ask multiple times and wait forever for more, but the waitress was on top of it. She actually asked us before we thought about asking and didn't believe we didn't want a 3rd round. SO.. be prepared to stand in a crowded room for a long time, but I promise it will be worth it!
Review Source:Descriptive phrase: endless fish fry.
What else is there to be said? Duke of Perth is THE place to be on a Friday during Lent. It's a smaller joint, with a homey, Scottish pub feel.
It took around 30 minutes to seat four of us. We spent that time grabbing a drink across the street because there was zero room to move in Duke.
Once we got a seat, delicious beer and food awaited us. Great beer choices from across the pond. We all opted for the Fish Fry. Perfectly battered and fried cod with fries and peas. Yes, peas. The combo worked fantasticly.
Best of all, it's endless. Keep the plates a'coming!
So good, worth the wait.
Mediocre. Â Enjoyed the fish & chips... Â However, I prefer to sub my chips w/ sweet potato fries. Â Makes for a more interesting spread. Â Although the idea of all-you-can-eat is tempting, they pretty much scrimp on the whole spread - leaving you solely with the fish. Â Fried leeks were interesting. Â Don't see that nearly enough. Â Would've loved a little more tartar, or maybe some blue cheese perhaps? Â
I love craft beer, love Scottish Ales, but I feel that Duke of Perth scrimps a little on the selection. Â I love Robert the Bruce. Â Super malty brown ale, and hey have nothing of the sort. Â
Fun quiet chill ambiance. Â No hurry or stress which is nice, but there's nothing really about it that would necessarily bring me back over and over.
Shmeh...
I've been going here since college...and that's a while now. Â
The last time we dined, I was disappointed. Â My husband had chicken sandwich which was only alright he said. Â I didn't try it.
I had the veggie sandwich. Â Grilled onions, zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes and goat cheese on bread. Â I remember the fries as being really good. Â These were old and sparse. Â We both started with a salad, which was good. Â I love the dressing.
Our service was only average. Â Somebody dropped a tray of glasses. Â I mean, that happens.
It just didn't seem as lackluster as it once was.
Maybe I should have gone with the fish and chips. Â Maybe I should have had more beers. Â
We'll still go back, we'll never drop it from our go to spot before the movies, but the last time we were here it was only ok.
My husband loves that there is no tv in there. Â I like the crowd, not stuck up.
The Duke is good (average).
The restaurant is relatively small and dark but offers a nice relaxed and cozy atmosphere. The food is decent. My friend had the fish and chips and seemed to enjoy everything. The drink choices are average which is not necessarily a bad thing; unless you are a complete drink snob. but then again if you are, you would not be looking to come here.
This place can get crowded but the servers are still attentive, prompt and friendly. The prices are very reasonable. No real complaints here.
I have to say.. the place is nice.. but a little rant.. they don't really have the ability to accommodate large groups. I am lucky it's cold/flu season and a lot of my would be guests at my birthday thingy.. were unable to make it. If they had come they would have been stuck somewhere else. We kind of felt a bit unwelcome... :-/
However.. I rate this place rather high because our waitress was fast and she was kind of nice.. and the busboy was hilarious and lots of fun himself. They also had never ending fish n chips and they were the bomb!! yum!!
I would go here on a date rather than with a big party honestly. Good food.. very quiet music..dark.. I liked it..just not for my occasion.
If you're new to Scotch and want to try some without spending a ton of money buying bottles or glasses of something you might not like, come here. They have flights from $22-100. They suggested the Roving Drover as a good one since we didn't know what to pick. There was enough for me to drink and give my friend a taste of each as well. This place is warm with a fireplace and great old wood tables and benches. It's decorated like my grandpa's basement, which is perfect.
Review Source:What a great place! I'm not sure I would enjoy this place as much during warmer weather, but on a cold winter's night, this pub with its fireplaces and warm, cozy, quiet atmosphere was absolutely perfect!
I tried the leek pie, and it was delicious and filling. The fish and chips and the burgers are also reportedly very delicious. All meals are, I am sure, guaranteed to fill you up.
Not a very large beer selection, however.
I am definitely a fan!
Oh man I need to write my reviews sooner! I went here a few months ago on a date. Not the fanciest of dates, but it was a place I'd been wanting to check out for awhile. I honestly can't remember much about the place. I remember that I was leaning toward  the fish and chips because I always love fish and chips. But I think I ordered the Sean Connery burger instead: burger with sauteed onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, and cheese. That sounds like me. It is pretty hard to mess up a burger so I'm sure I liked it. The beer and food were fairly priced. The outdoor patio area looked really cute but it was super hot outside so we opted for the interior. Service was fine. It's just that nothing really sticks out about this place, hence the average rating. If I lived closer, I'd probably make this a regular spot. And I will go back to try the fish and chips so look out for a followup review!
Review Source:someone once said, :Why go to England if you can visit one of Chicago's pubs?" Well, if you go to DOP, you'll know why. They try hard by trying not to try, but it's still trying. Their flights of three premium Scotches are pretty cool, and so it the mantelpiece, but England it is not. However, if you are looking for a getaway from American bars with their TVs and pool tables, this is not bad at all. Just keep in mind that ANY pub in London, Dublin or Liverpool is much much better.
Review Source:Ok, right up front let me say that this is not the normal review for a restaurant. Â I didn't have the food. Â I don't care about the food. Â I have no intention of eating the food. Â Looked ok but bar food is not really my thing.
But as anybody who knows will attest, I do like bars. Â And not those sissy girlie bars. Â I like bars that know how to serve a real whisky in a real whiskey glass.
So when a friend invited me to the northside for a scotch flight or two, I was in. Â Seriously excellent selection. Â I travel quite a bit with my families for work so I've been to a tasting or ten. Â Why bother when I can now just head up to Duke of Perth.
This place has been a classic winter warm-up spot for me for some time. They have a cozy atmosphere, and the food is pretty tasty. All you can eat fish & chips on Wednesday and Friday is a great deal, and they do a fantastic job frying their fish with a light crispy batter, and bringing you out seconds if you can handle it.
With that said, I have one complaint. Last time in here, for an exciting celebration, a buddy and I ordered the "Full Monty" scotch flight, a $100 trio of 20+ year aged scotches, all of which were delicious, but the pour size was embarrassing. Less than a shot was in each of the three glasses. I know these are expensive, but we felt hosed, and barely got even a miniscule taste each of all three. This has to be the worst value in the whole place.
I came in here for the first time on a snowy day and I don't recall ever begin so happy to walk into a room. The fire was crackling. The bar was decorated for the holidays. There was a table ready and waiting for us. I felt like I had stepped out of Chicago and into some comfy British Isles fantasy land. No TVs? No problem!
I've gone back a few times since then, but no visit ever compared to my first. But then again, how could they? Whenever I find myself getting depressed about the impending winter, I just remind myself that every step closer to snowfall is a step closer to replicating the perfect Duke of Perth afternoon. Awesome.
A great escape. Â The Duke of Perth is not your usual Clark Street - north of Armitage south of Grace - bar filled with obnoxious drunkards barely graduated from the frat house. Â Its bartenders and servers are amicable, the atmosphere is welcoming and the patrons are fun. Â I've always had a good time here with all different kinds crowds.
Wednesdays and Fridays are AYCE fish and chips for $10 that are really quite tasty (although I can barely finish the initial serving as it is quite generous). Â I myself am a bit of a Scotch enthusiast and it is fun to introduce newcomers to the dram with the Scotch flight options. Â Plenty of Scottish beer offerings, too, for those more inclined to that sort of drink.
If you're looking for a casual night out,The Duke of Perth is a solid bet.
After a movie at the nearby Landmark Cinema (in one of the shaking theaters, but that's another review all together) we were hungry. Â
The hostess greeted us and it went something like this...
"Table for two please"
"Do you want to sit inside or outside?"
"Oh, do you have a beer garden?"
"No"
"Oh, ok, inside I guess then"
Shows us to a table where we can see the outdoor seating (insert squinty suspicious eyes here)
"Um, can we sit outside?"
"Yeah, sure"
So we sat outside. Â It was a nice outdoor seating area (apparently not a beer garden). Â It would warrant that fifth star if the chairs and tables were a little more comfortable. Â
The food was really good. Â I happen to eat a lot of fish and chips, you know, trying to eat healthy and all. Â Anywho, the fish and chips were served with peas and were pretty tasty. Â Wednesday and Friday are all you can eat fish and chips. Â I'm not sure how much more one could eat than what is originally served, but I guess if you're starving it would be a good deal. Â I stole a bite of the meatloaf and mashed parsnips too and both were really good. Â
The service wasn't too bad. Â I didn't really notice the server coming and going though, which is a good sign I think. Â
I'd recommend the Duke of Perth if you're looking for some good fish and chips and beer and a relaxed environment. Â I'm sure I'll be back again soon enough...
Best days to go? Â WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY! Why you ask? unlimited delicious beer battered fish and chips! my job here is done!
Perhaps not yet!!? I want to give a waitress named Alexis a shout-out! she was so awesome! very attentive, friendly and I must say those are two very important characteristics in an unlimited fried fish situation!
How did they lose one star? one word! RATS!
I am from NYC we see rats bigger than cats so yea I am still coming back for the fish and chips and beer!
What's not to love? It's one of the coziest places in Chicago. I can down many pints tasty Scottish beer while eating fish and chips (all you can eat on Wednesdays and Fridays) next to a fireplace, not be distracted by some ugly TV. The service is always friendly.
It's the ultra cozy atmosphere, comfort food, and Scottish beers (fraoch? alba? wee heavey? check, check, check!) that make Duke of Perth so endearing and worthy of 5 stars.
If only I liked Scotch more I'd give the Duke 6 stars!
I was pleasantly surprised by Duke of Perth!
I was told we were going to a Scottish restaurant for a friend's birthday. My initial inclination was umm....not quite sure about Scottish food. I have to say- it was quite delicious! We were with a large group so we tried the leek and mushroom appetizers which were both good. I had the fish n chips and they were great! The batter was light and crispy- not too heavy. Friends had the leek pot pie and the salmon which i tried and which were both good. Very comfortable atmosphere- great for groups.
Oh man, the fish n chips here were pure heaven. It wasn't so much about the bread on the outside as much as it was the insane meltiness of the fish. This was some utterly delicious fish. The peas weren't classic mushy english peas, but that's not really that big of a problem. The fries were pretty classic, but the fish was the real start at least as far as it was concerned.
Of course, what kind of DoP review would this be without noting the whiskey that is here. They aren't cheap, and it sure as hell added up fast for me. Still, it was great being able to have it at a fast disposal. It also helped that my friend with me really knows his whiskey.
The service here was real good. Granted, we were in here around 4ish on a friday (had to take advantage of the unlimited fish n chips), but the bartender knew his stuff and was more than willing to lend a suggestion.
DoP has an old school feel to it. Pretty classic and it does make you want to drink there for a while. Obviously that's the goal for them, and it works out perfectly.
I always feel so astute when I come to The Duke of Perth. It's my "I feel like wearing glasses and a cardigan today and having a discussion on human trafficking in the United States while sipping on this batch of micro brew from the Midwest" kind of bar.
The Duke is also a perfectly acceptable bar for my book club to sit in and not discuss a book, but rather the necessity of a new wave of boy bands. The Duke is multi-functional.
The Duke is also splendid for having a cup of coffee and using the WiFi on the weekends to do work when you've spent your internet money on beer, or to have a casual dinner with your other, noshing on fresh fish and chips, two-fisted burgers and Irish delicacies.
In the spring, scratch that, late summer, when it's actually warm enough to sit outside, The Duke opens its beer garden with pretty flowers and plants to help drift you away to The Duke's motherland. In the fall/winter/spring, when it's bitter cold and snowing/sleeting/drizzling, The Duke invites you to relax and imbibe one of its micro brews on tap and enjoy the crackling fire in the stone hearth.
So to recap, The Duke is actually a perfectly acceptable bar for any of your needs whether it's to enjoy a beer in the sunshine, by a fire, while conversing with your mate, in a group of friends, while doing real-world work, or over a plate of food. It's my go-to spot for all of the above.
Went for the fish fry during lunch. Terrific. Great assortment of unique Scottish ales. Very worth a visit.
Tried Weather Mark's fish fry, not my taste. I prefer the beer batter that Duke of Perth fries the fish in, and no disapproving looks for eating more.
Bar tender was top notch professional.
Worth a trip if what you want are perfect fish 'n chips. Somebody rode the bus for an hour and half for the fish fry when I was there.
Walsh got Da Duke. Â
I goh Da Duke as well. Â But I goh Da Duke uh Pairth. Â
So, tha Duke uh Pairth es a Scoh-ish Pub, aye?
Ehts pints, wheskays and bairgurs. Â And ehts rather uh dive. Â
Maybay ehts beh-uh fair drenken' than eht es for ate-en. Â I only thought tha food was okee. Â
I goh tha fraight lakes, tha bairgur, the cheps, a pint uh lahguh and then another pint uh lahguh. Â
The fraight lakes were, uh, entresten. Â Of course, the fraight part was lovely, but tha lake part? Â Noh so much. Â Too cheway. Â
The cheps? Â Fresh and pairfect.
The lahguh? Â You kedden'? Â Brilliant. Â
The bairgur? Â Eh, noh a patch on tha bairgurs eht tha Grafton, Duke's or Jairy's of tha wayrld, ef ya ask may. Â
Maybay tha Duke uh Pairth es beh-uh fair drenken' than fair ate-en'? Â
Maybay ahll bay back fair tha drenken'. Â Cannae say ahll bay back fair tha bairgur sence eht was only okee en muy uhpenion. Â
Thray stahrs.
How could my visits to Duke of Perth be separated by a decade? Yep. Last night was my second visit for the all you can eat Friday Fish Fry (also on Wednesdays), and the last time I was there was over a decade ago. I'm happy to report that conviviality and good table service still reigns at Duke of Perth. And so do the crowds!
Wow, this place is as popular as Lady Gaga at a Trani convention. Was quoted a 30-40 minute wait by the girl taking names on her little scratch pad, and we were only too happy to wait with a lager in hand. But confused as to why larger tables were being seated well before us (2), and tables of two even being combined to accomodate said groups. Finally, an hour 15 wait later, and I had to remind the girl we were there, and although she said she was looking for me, we never heard her call my name or any names! A better (or brighter) system here is needed.
But that's where the negatives end, because the fish is crisp and light, some of the best fish fry this Wisconsin boy has ever tasted! Served with peas and fries, the offer to add more fish was frequent. Service impeccable for a casual dining place.
Stop in for a pint on their large patio, fish fry  or other Scottish delights; Duke of Perth is solid!
Mac and cheese fritters. Yes. Â I can't hate a place with mac and cheese fritters. (I will probably regret saying this one day). Â I wanted to order the meatloaf, but they were out. Â Granted it was around 10pm on a Sunday, so maybe making an entire meatloaf was not worth it for them. Â Instead I got the bangers and mash (which comes with a bunch of peas), and it was satisfying. Â Meat and potatoes is a magical combination, after all. Â
It was really quiet when we were there, so we didn't have any problem with service or whatnot. Â I had the scottish ale and the scottish lager, which were both good. Â I need to come back to try some of their whiskies, because their malt list is outrageous. Â
If you're like me and my best friend, you sit down for a quick dinner expecting to be there for maybe an hour. Â Then you look at the time, and 2 hours have passed. Â That's why I love really chill places like Duke of Perth, where I'm not going to be pushed out the door after sitting around for hours. Â This place is cool, because it isn't trying too hard. Â There are mismatched tables, the deer head above the bar wears a hat, and their website even says, "Due to our mind numbing laziness all items and prices are subject to change." Â I love this kind of attitude, so I'll definitely be back.
Duke of Perth is a great place to randomly walk into and see a table of friends already there. The inside is small... It is hard to get a table! Â In the summer there is a great outdoor patio in the back. The patio is walled in, well lit and just a nice place to be. This doesn't mean it is any easier to get a table in the summer though! Â
I've heard that the food... Especially the fish is great they say. I will have to try the food someday.... Â But let's focus on the drinks! Â There is a full bar and many Irish beers. A full list of Irish whiskies will keep you busy. Â Finally the service is great. The staff is friendly and attentive.
If you are looking for a place to go that will make you night... Try DOP! Â Truly a neighborhood gem with a secret garden.
D of P: where men go to escape broism.
This place is about as manly as it comes. Scotch. Dense beer. Meat. Animal heads on the wall. What it lacks is sports, and therefore sports fans. Overall, this helps it be one of the few enjoyable places to be, especially during Cubs/Bears season when places are swarming with these types.
I usually go Belhaven for beers for that Scottish feel (the Wee Heavy is bizarre, creamy, and good). Their burgers are not really top 5 (they cook them too much) but they're good and they honor my request to put a fried onion on top. The shepherd's pie is actually tasty and works well. The real winner is the fried mac n cheese triangles.
I used to frequent this place in the summer when they did outdoor. It's a good place to have on the corner.
I go to this place almost everytime I go to see a film at Landmark. Â It's pretty much right across the street, so it's awfully convenient. Â
The atmosphere in this place is really nice. Â Really laid back. Â It definitely captures an old pub sort of atmosphere. Â Old wooden everything, and a list a mile long with different sorts of Scotch from Scotland. Â Beers as well. Â No TVs, so no douchebags. Â Fake fireplaces, but real fire. Â Fish n Chips. Â Damn good burgers.
I haven't even been when it's been crowded. Â Almost always get seated immediately. Â I wish this place was closer to me, cause I think I'd be a regular... not necessarily only to dine, but to spend some time at the bar chatting it up with some of the regulars. Â There's definitely a positive vibe in this place.
I wonder if the real Duke of Perth knows there's a pub named after him in Lakeview? I suppose I'd know if there was a pub named Duchess of Awesome because I'd have to sign off on them using my title.
It's small, crowded, and loud. Real loud so that you can't hear the faint music over chattering voices. Our table was very close to the other one so much my back rested against another lady's. My partner fixed that by moving our table closer to the wall adjacent, even then we were uber close. His chair wobbled too, so he swapped it.
It says on the window embossed "Authentic Ale and Cider!" um they only have one kind of cider.
We ordered:
The Cider
Good, very crisp, not too sweet.
Young's Double Chocolate Stout
Good, but heavy.
Haggis Wings (Hot)
According to them the largest wings in town. Thankfully made of chicken not haggis. Do haggis have wings anyhow? Isn't it guts? I'm not sure they are the largest but definitely meaty. Not hot at all. My partner said in a poetic comparison, "If these wings were salsa, they'd be labeled mild." If I were salsa I'd be labeled hot.
The Ghillies Meatloaf
A slow-cooked blend of lamb, beef, veal, and garlic sausage with gravy, mashed potatoes with gravy, mashed rutabaga, and peas.
Very tender but bland. The meat and potatoes needed more seasoning and more gravy. The mashed rutabaga he liked more than me but it was ok. We both liked the peas. People serve peas more (and brussel sprouts, in my opinion).
The service was spotty.
We got a box to go and the busser just handed it to my which is fine, if awkward and the box was very flimsy.
The prices were a touch high, for what it is and where it is.
Not very authentic overall and certainly not a destination spot. But we'd try it again if we are close.
The Duke doesn't need another five star review, but too bad ya' kilt wearin' bampot, you're getting one anyway.
The term "pub" gets haphazardly tossed around in this city. Some of these places think that having cardboard shamrocks taped to the walls and serving Carlsberg automatically makes them a "proper European" pub." However, "pub" is just short for "public house." That means a pub should really just feel like being in someone else's living room, and that's exactly what it's like at The Duke. It has a rustic country pub charm to it which, believe it or not, is becoming more and more rare in the UK. You won't hear any loud Nickelback music coming from this place, and since there's no TV, you won't have to worry about the place filling up with sports hooligans. It's just a comfortable place to have a chat with a friend or even read a book.
The beer selection definitely parallels the British theme serving popular UK breweries like Belhaven, Young's and Fuller's, all of which are on tap. Of course, if you're a boring old lager boy looking for a bottle of Budweiser, they can accommodate you too. I'll add that it would be great if they had imperial sized pints for their beers, and also if they had a hand pump cask, but those are just extra luxuries that aren't particularly necessary to having a good pub.
What makes this place so popular, and what keeps me coming back is the food. I can only comment on two menu items. First, the reason you're probably reading this, is the fish & chips. I'm aware that a lot of places say they have fish & chips when really all it is is a couple of Gorton's fillets and some thin fries that may or may not be accompanied by a bottle of Heinz vinegar. The Duke will give you two healthy portions of fresh cod, some decent sized pub style chips, a side of peas, and Sarson's vinegar or Lea & Perrins Worcester sauce. This is the real thing, folks. What they put on your plate is no different than any other respectable pub in the UK, and it's fantastic. Plus, on Wednesday and Friday, it's all you can eat!
Then there's the shepherd's pie. Now, I didn't have this; my fiance did. But to really give you an idea of what the shepherd's pie was like, you have to know a little bit about her. She's English. And not like high hair and too much makeup East London type of English; she's the posh Hampshire everything looks like an episode of Masterpiece Theater English. She laughs at us for spelling "color" without a "U", she thinks cricket is a manlier sport than baseball, she looks at King George III with the same reverence as we do John Wayne, she thinks that because we drive on the right we can't possibly do anything correctly. That type of English.
She said it was the best shepherd's pie she's ever had. Now that's saying something.
Ha ha ha! The memory of our experience there makes me chuckle, but I don't want to go back for more laughs.
My party of four stopped in after a movie and ate in the outdoor, garden area. For a Saturday night, I think it was pretty dead. There was a couple seated near us who smoked cigarettes (we understood that there wasn't supposed to be smoking in that area, but nobody talked to them about it).
Two of my friends ordered shepherd's pie to share (the peas were on the side and there were absolutely no comments about the dish whatsoever). We also got some fried macaroni and cheese later in the evening (they were okay, but not good). M ordered two or three glasses of Bourbon, S got some booze and tonic mix, and I got an Old Fashioned.
The Old Fashioned is where things got really funny. It came in a tall, clunky, water glass. I don't know if you know what an Old Fashioned is, but that's completely 100% wrong. There was a lemon slice inside and a healthy dose of seltzer water or ginger-ale. That's not supposed to happen in an Old Fashioned either. We asked the server (who was a real sweetheart and good at her job) for another one, but made correctly. She came out with a second one (shorter glass, no seltzer water, same lemon) and said two things:
1) She would have to charge us for both "Old Fashioneds."
2) The bartender has been making drinks for 30 years and insisted he knew how to make an Old Fashioned.
At midnight they turned off the outdoor lights and ushered everyone out (they weren't closing, but the outside part was). We paid our bill (a surprising $121) and left.
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