Went in there with a group of about 10 and were able to score a table in the corner during the final "Sweet Sixteen" weekend (Whew!). Â I wasn't sure what to expect, but was pleased to find Angry Orchard cider on the menu. Â The prices were decent and the beer choices are plentiful. Â Even though the bar was packed, our waitress was always near and offered to charge each of us separately (which can be a nightmare). Â All in all, it was a great way to end the group outing and begin some Saturday night fun!
Review Source:Another great Lincoln Avenue bar. This place is a proud Black hawk bar. it has a very college vibe and like Hinky Dinks it has a narrow private part in the back. Not much of a beer selection like some of the places not too far from it. Close to the brown line so you don't have to worry about getting drunk and driving.
Review Source:I moved to the city fairly recently, and Finley Dunne's is my go-to bar! The staff is very friendly, and the deals are un-beatable!! My friends and I NEVER miss a "Taco Wednesday" or "25 cent Wing Thursday. We look forward to it every week because the food is AMAZING. I even like going there by myself because of the amazing staff and amount of TVs, I can always watch any game I'd like. I LOVE FINLEY DUNNES!!!
Review Source:Went in Thursday to try the 25cent wings with a date, before heading over to the Vic & I can't review them cuz I never got a chance to try them. We arrived to about six ppl @ the bar & two occupied tables(less than 15)but yet didn't see our server until seated for about ten mins.(full disclosure the only reason I gave them two stars is because she was friendly yet overwhelmed, only one working the floor and the fried mac and cheese)
Now y no other stars.......
-The wait time for the wings seemed long,no one in the place was eating, unless they arrived moments bfore(they didn't cuz I smoked outside for about ten mins before we went in)
-The volume was up for the football game(colts/jags?),okay but the hometown basketball team was playing a national televised game & was on just one t.v.
-THE CAPPER..... My date ordered a speciality drink called an a.m.f. which the menu says comes in a 32oz glass,the server returns wit a dark blue drink in a pint glass when I point it out she takes it back, the bartender(overweight, pale short guy) comes from the other end of the bar stops her while making the drink(I overheard something to the effect of that's more than double) he & her exchange words, she stops let's him prepare the drink when she returns with a mini pitcher full of ice(& several lemon slices) and now the drink is light blue. After tasting nothing but carbonation I'm ready to bounce. My date says we came for the wings let's stay & I tell her if they can't make their own $8 speciality drink right, how much quality can there be in 25cent wings. So I did the only thing a paying customer can do to express displeasure I left the change(coins) as a tip
We LOVE this place!!! Â It's our go-to Blackhawks' bar when the boys are on the road. Â In a bar where the Hawks come first, It feels like we never miss a game.....pregame videos, goal horn and Chelsea Dagger all included. Â And, a definite must, the game sound is on the entire time! Â There's nothing worse than watching the game and not being able to hear a thing other than someone's terrible picks on the jukebox. Â
As for food, we've never been disappointed...Ryan burger, Tang burger, Patty Melt...all very good. And the wings...Fan-freaking-tastic! Â They're even better on Thursday for $ .25. Â Plus, there's free popcorn! Â Beer selection is pretty darn good too. Â Drafts, bottles and specialty beers. Â What more could you ask for?
The wait staff is ideal. Â Ashley, Carrie and Megan have always been great! Â And the owner, Joe, goes out of his way to make sure you're taken care of. Â This place makes you feel welcomed and appreciated. Â They're always happy to see you walk through the door.
Bonus---They have purse/coat hooks under the bar and tables, which in my opinion is a must at any bar. Â There's nothing more frustrating than dragging your heavy winter coat to the bar only to find there's no place to put it.
Went here for an Ole Miss viewing party. Â Hotty Toddy! Anyway, I had the mini corn dogs because I had just run a 5K and thought they sounded delicious. Â I was right. Â So good! I also ordered their beer of the month...Shiner Bock Octoberfest...it was in a 32oz mug for $8 and it was delicious. Â Husband had a burger (and the beer) and he said it was ok, typical bar burger, but the fries were tasty. Â Ole Miss lost, but I'd say Finley Dunnes is a winner!
Review Source:Not sure if this place changed management, but it's not the same. This place used to be one of my favorite spots. It was chill and quiet. It seems to have taken a fratty turn for the worse.
I've been served by the familiar faces since I started coming here 6 years ago when I moved to Chicago.
I was served by a waitress I've never seen before, who was trying to push shots and food on us every time she came to the table.
I used to average $80 checks each time my husband and I came in. This last time we had two beers and left.
It no longer feels like your cozy neighborhood bar. If I wanted to go to a douchebag loop bar I would. That's the vibe this place now has.
Sad.
I think I've found my new favorite bar. Â I can't tell you how many times I've driven past Finley Dunnes and thought to myself "I should stop in there one day"...it looks like the kind of dive-y place I'm drawn to. Â Finally, a few weeks ago, I took the plunge. Â The exterior is unassuming, blink and you'll miss it...but the inside is something you'll never forget.
Friendly waitresses and bartenders, FREE popcorn, a rockin' grilled cheese sandwich, and all the sports on TV you could ever want....yea, this place is good. Â Its so good, in fact, that since I first stopped in 3 weeks ago I've already been back twice! Â Thursdays are awesome because they have 25 cent wings...and really good 25 cent wings at that. Â They have every sports package imaginable so if there's a game you're looking to watch I'm sure they will be able to accommodate you here. Â In the words of Toby Keith, "I love this bar"!
I stopped in here last night after realizing that Fizz has the worst customer service and food on the block. As soon as we walked in, the vibe was instantly better. We were greeted with a smiling bartender who took great care of us all night. He informed us that the kitchen had just shut down but offered a few appetizer items that he could make and then went out of his way to make us pretzel bites, which was so kind of him. The pretzel bites were so good! He took care of us all night and just seemed very natural at what he was doing.
There is definitely a welcoming atmosphere to Finley Dunnes. I am definitely going to stop in here again soon!
This place was pretty cool. Came here to watch a hockey game with friends.
Had the fries. Good Fries but they serve it with basically gas station nacho cheese. I guess it is a bar so what do u expect? But when they said "cheese fries" on the menu... I assumed actual cheese would be on mah fries.
I didn't stay quite long enough to evaluate the regulars because basically the whole bar was filled with my acquaintance's friends who were all there to watch the game.
Not really my vibe, but great service.
I've been busted.
Finley Dunne's server, Carrie, called me out for my 3-star Yelp review. Â If I bring my improv team there every single Thursday for orange whips and 25-cent wings, how can I deliver anything less than a superior rating?
At Finley Dunne's you get...
... free popcorn.
... excellent service (as long as Carrie is there. Â She's the best server in the city.)
... cheap, usually good chicken wings on Thursdays.
... a usually low-key, chilled atmosphere.
... coat hooks (an underrated, but necessary convenience in winter).
Now, I have been to Finley Dunne's on nights when it's packed to the rafters. Â In that case, you might as well stand on the corner of Lincoln & Cornelia and hope for food and beer to come by. Â The place can be woefully understaffed at times. Â (If you walk in and see a corporate party, leave immediately.)
Oh, and they changed their Orange Whip recipe to a very sad concoction. Â I weep for this.
I am there almost every week, and I wouldn't come back if it hadn't earned a 4-star place in my heart.
We cool, Carrie?
I've been going to Finley Dunnes since shortly after moving here in 2007. They have all of the sports packages (MLB Extra Innings, NHL Center Ice, NFL Sunday Ticket and so on.) I started going there to watch Mets and Rangers games. Through my many stops there, I got to know several of the staff and even Joe the owner. Each person was always friendly and accommodating when we'd ask for a certain sporting event to be put on one of the TVs.
They have a good selection of beer on draft and in the bottle. The food is pretty good too. I love that you can get a pizza at pretty much any time of the night and their wings are some of my favorite.
A note for the ladies: they have one of the cleanest bathrooms of any Chicago bar I have ever been to!
I have been going to this place for years, and I just love it. It is such a great neighborhood bar, and the staff has always been super friendly.
I recently moved to the suburbs, and my husband and I have tried in vain to recreate the Chicken Tang Pizza. It is the perfect bar food on a chilly fall football day. I used to be able to walk down the street to Finley Dunnes, but now it's worth it to drive to the city when I really crave this pizza and the Ryan Burger. Yum!!!
I came here to catch up with some old college buddies that I hadn't seen in a while and this was a great spot to do so.
The bar is kind of a typical neighborhood sports pub with lots of seats and plenty of beers to choose from. I went on a $3.50 Goose Island 312 special night, which was a pretty good price for a Friday night with friends in the city. We had a pretty good time, and kept picking out old songs on the juke box to reminisce around. The bartenders were extremely nice and helpful, and the waitress came by very often to clear our tables and and ask us how we were doing.
My friends did order some food, which they said was "good, but not great" and I stole one of my friend's fried mac and cheese bites, which was tastefully artery-clogging. They also have free popcorn, which is nice, but every once in a while a batch would come out kind of salty.
The area it's in (Lakeview) is pretty nice, there's plenty of parking, and there's a couple of Brown Line stops nearby to catch the train and walk on over.
Seemed like a nice neighborhood pub to watch sports and hang out with friends.
This place is very unassuming from the outside (see: "tavern" sign outfront), but a great neighborhood sports bar with a friendly atmosphere on the inside. Â Definitely an excellent place to watch sports, as they have all the packages and are flexible with televisions, sound, etc...Never had an unpleasant waitress, great trivia on monday nights, and a nice room in the back if you have a larger group. The food isn't gourmet, but rather above average barfare.
Overall, I highly recommend Finley Dunnes to watch a game or to meet up with some friends for a laidback night on the town...
Whoever decided to put a half-pound burger on garlic bread should be given some kind of award. Â The Ryan burger is where it's at, and when paired with some tater tots and a chilly brew, you can't go wrong. Â
Their beer list is great and their daily specials are also real good (check their website for the details). Â They have a special drink and food menu for Hawks games as FD's proclaims they are a "Blackhawks Bar." Â Lots of TVs to catch the action on the ice and fast service to ensure you aren't without indulgences for too long. Â Wednesday is the best night, $5 Ryan burgers and $3.50 pint drafts.
We have been here twice in the last couple of weeks and have had two great experiences. Â Nate the bartender/chef is really good. Â He not only has time to keep our beers coming, but he makes our food and then even has time to chat and talk about sports or current events. Â He gets 5 stars for multi-tasking.
For Appetizers I highly recommend the Jalapeno Cheese Sticks...I know that this stuff is just deep fried but it is not your typically Jalapeno Popper or Cheese Stick...it is like if those two Apps hooked up and had a crazy night of deep fryer fun and then 9 months later the Jalapeno Cheese Sticks showed up on the menu. Â Don't take my word for it...you need to try them for yourself.
The tap beer is nice and they have some good specials too. Â They will also let you have a little sample too before you committ to one of the new brews that they are pouring. Â A couple of times that has saved me from making a big pint mistake.
We also had the Ryan Burger too which was highly recommended to us. Â It was really good...burger came on a french roll and was perfectly cooked with some nice grilled onions...red grilled onions which are nice and tasty too.
I almost forgot that this place has TV's and TV's placed at every possible angle...there is not a bad spot in the bar...maybe I havent found it yet. Â I hate going to a bar that has like two TV's and you spend the whole game watching it from 40 feet away while looking through someone's head. Â You are not going to have that problem here. Â So high marks are having TV's...umm this is a bar and people love to drink and watch sports!!!
My only negative is that this place does not open until 4pm during the week...Friday it does open early which is nice...so you can get your drink on for the weekend.
Finley Dunne's doesn't look like much on the outside. Â Hell, it doesn't look like much on the inside, either. Â But it's a pretty straightforward, no frills sports bar. Â If you like this kind of establishment, you'll be fine here. Â And even if you don't, you'll probably still be ok, because I think it takes a lot to hate this place. Â
A respectable enough selection of draughts and bottled beers, free popcorn, and a fair pub grub menu keep Finley Dunne's alright. Â But it's really what FD's is missing that keeps it kosher. Â It's a Lakeview sports bar where the patrons have grown up just enough to keep you from losing your shit. Â The crowd's mostly late 20s and early 30s, and they've moved on and mellowed from their somewhat heyday elsewhere in Lakeview and Lincoln Park. Â This bar they've adopted is relaxed enough to call this part of town home.
Goddammit, I want EVERY bar to be Finley Dunne's.
Tasty food (the Ryan burger is amazing).
Cheap drink.
Lots of options for beer AND liquor.
And a really nice staff.
Add to that, the fact that it's not solely lit by TV's, and it's never too loud that you can't have a conversation with someone.
Maybe it's good that they're a little bit of a walk from my house - otherwise I'd be spending all my money there.
I lived mere blocks from here- BLOCKS- for over a year and I never went in until this last weekend. Such a shame, because this place seems pretty dang cool.
Finley Dunnes has a totally chill, warm, inviting atmosphere- no frills here, but who needs that anyway? Our server was a little hard to flag down but there was no wait at the bar.
I'd def come back all the time, if now I didn't live just a bit too far to make the trek regularly.
This is the perfect place for you if you're looking for a place that will never EVER cut you off and you want to pass out on the floor drunk as a skunk.
I was in here a few nights ago with some friends, and let me tell you folks, this place is a dive!
Within the 45 minutes that I was here, my friend saw a girl trying to pee in the drain on the bathroom floor, 5 minutes later to take a dive and bust her ass while just sitting. Then there was the girl who had no idea whatsoever where she was and kept trying to kiss random people.
As far as I'm concerned, I'll never go back here, but hey, that's just me.
Finley Dunnes and I go back a few years....they were the first bar to sponsor our softball team. Sadly, they did not sponsor us the years to follow but we still hold much love for F.D.
They have great cheese fries, mac n cheese bites, Ryan burger and I always enjoy the grilled chicken sandwich. I think their food is pretty solid for bar food.
Also, they have free popcorn (always a bonus) and hooks under the tables to hang your jacket or purse (love that).
We miss you Finley Dunnes...even though you have shunned our team...we still come back for more....
Finley Dunnes? Â This place is about as Irish as Shaquille O'Neal.
The one thing that stood out most about this place is that they may have Chicago's most extensive collection of piss-grade beer. Â Bud, Bud light, Bud light lime, Bud light amber ale, Miller, Miller genuine draft, Miller highlife, Miller Lite, Miller 64... Â Impressive in quantity of low quality... but if you look past that you'd notice they also have a good number of good beers as well- Duvel, Rogue & Blue Moon on tap...
As I heard, this is a pretty good place to watch hockey. Â Even on the Red Wings/Black Hawks' off-night, the Penguins/Hurricanes game was playing on the enormous central TV (maybe 36" x 24"?), though the volume was off. Â I sat between a rascal whose sense of humor didn't improve with alcohol saturation, and (fortunately) a good conversationalist with ties to northeast hockey. Â Such is the nature of the barstool lottery.
There were just a handful of people watching, and the rascal made the mistake of insulting the Detroit Red Wings. Â "You don't know a thing about hockey," the bartender reminded him. Â He made another moronic comment; "you can't name one person on the roster," the bartender successfully challenged him. Â Just then I noticed the bartender was wearing a Red Wings hat.
Wait, Red Wings? Â In Chicago? Â Well, the North Side does have a huge Michiganese population. Â This for sure is a safe haven for them, and for anyone who likes hockey. Â No haters allowed.
I will admit right now my 5 star rating is based on three things
1. I AM A UD FLYER!!! Â
2. The Ryan Burger
3. Popcorn
First of all us Dayton Flyers don't have many options as far as watching our beloved Flyers play hoops. Â This bar caters to us. Â They not only proudly display our banner but they get every tv broadcast game! Â And the place is usually packed. Â You have to get there early to get a table for a UD game. Â There have been big games I've had to get there at 430pm for just to grab a table (I got the LAST table) for a game that didn't start till 730pm. Â
Second you HAVE to order the Ryan Burger. Â It is HEAVEN and makes my top 5 burgers ever list. Â It's the bun... the toasted french loaf seasoned with garlic... it is SO DAMN GOOD. Â You'll bite into it and giggle. It's that good. Â I've seen a grown man take a single bite of the Ryan Burger- as a single tear trickled down his cheek.
And last is the popcorn. Â They have a help yourself popcorn machine in the corner. Â And I tend to make multiple trips to fill the plastic baskets with popcorn. Â It's yummy and it's just a nice, much appreciated addition to this bar. Â
GO DAYTON FLYERS!
This is a great place for chatter and relaxation. Â Went here on Friday night with the S.O. and had a great time. Â For all that we ordered, between the drinks and the cheesy fries, the bill was cheap!
Also, as a side-note, there was a guy there who was so familiar, but I couldn't figure out where I knew him from. Â He was probably wondering why I kept looking and pointing at him! Â I never figured it out--I hate when that happens...
P.S. My ex-roommate who moved to California loved this bar so much that she named her new puppy "Finn".
I'm usually not a fan of bar food. Â Something about drunk guys yelling at tv screens is not cool.
This place is different, not only is everyone really nice inside, staff and customers, but their food is really amazing. Â Grilled Chicken, Hamburgers, and their fried mac and cheese, and pretzel bites are very, very good. Â
Full bar, and they have some local selections. Â The staff is very good, and you find them enjoying the games on the tvs as much as you are.
I'm not sure if I am a Chad or a Brad (or maybe a Trista), but I'm a fan of this bar and I'm OK with that. What's not to like? Â Every bar in the city has flat screens as far as the eye can see. Few still hold on to that local feel.
Spend one evening in FD...better yet, spend a lazy Saturday afternoon here and you will begin to understand why this place is special. The food is great and the staff is "happy to be there" instead of "angry you interrupted their crossword."
That being said, this bar goes beyond great food, cheap drinks and a friendly staff. Ask for your game on TV, I dare you. Instead of angry look and a two minute trip through the channels you KNOW it's not on, they will do everything they can to find your game...even if it means finding coordinates for the satellite on-line.
Finley Dunnes is what a sports bar should be.
Fun.
Oh, they have free popcorn too.
Standard "Irish" pub with tons of flat screens, slightly below average beer prices, and decent (if not amply portioned) pub food.
Good crowds too, as long as you like University of Dayton (go Fliers) or can deal with large numbers of drunks. Â It's certainly not the biggest Chad/Trixie hang-out on the North Side - that stays a few blocks south on Lincoln. Â Easy parking (usually within a block) or just walk from the Paulina Brownline stop a block away.
My girlfriend suggested we have lunch at this place on a Saturday and she said they had really good burgers.
WOW! Â We went during a Louisville football game going on (alumni all over the bar). Â I had the burger that was on garlic french bread and it was exactly what I was looking for for lunch.
I recommned this place to anyone and I could've stayed there all day.
Finley Dunnes was recommended by a co-worker for their tasty wings and their 20 cent wing special on Tuesday. So this past Tuesday some friends and I made it out to Finley Dunnes. Yep the 20 cent wing special was going on along with $3.50 Sam Adams. When we walked in it wasn't packed but there was a decent amount of people there. Over all the bar is pretty chill, sort of sports dive bar.
The four of us ordered 12 hot wings and 12 chicago fire wings. We also ordered the mac & cheese bites, mini taquitos and a basket of fries. The hot wings were great, but I think I liked the fire ones better. They weren't too spicy that you couldn't eat them but it had some heat that stayed around for awhile. The wings were really good but not the best I had... not sure if they could hold thier own at the Chicago Wing Fest. With the mac & cheese bites I wasn't sure what they were going to be but they rocked!
Finley Dunnes Tavern is definitely a place I'll be back to again
Okay, i checked out this place based on another Yelper's answer when i was looking for a place to watch playoff hockey. Â This was the perfect spot. Â No trouble finding a seat, and the waitress and bartender wereboth incredibly nice.
We had a large rowdy group with us, and they were more than tolerant. Â Rowdy White Sox fans, rowdy Cubs fans.....everyone got along. Â My NJ Devils lost, so it was very important my glass remain full. Â And that it did. Â They have LaBatts and they also have decent red wine, which was great. Â Parking is easy...just a nice easy going tavern with decent food. Â I had the grilled chicken salad, and it was great. Â Definitely will go back. Â Just wish it was stumbling distance from my house.
I was lured to this place as opposed to my regular Tuesday night stomping-ground by the promise of 20 cent buffalo wings. That's 5 cents less than my normal place! I was down with that.
The wings were good. Not quite as saucy as I would have liked, and the "medium" is quite mild, but they were good. Some of the wings even looked like they came from giant, slightly deformed mutant chickens. if you like spicy wings, you might go straight for the "hot". Â
the beer selection was decent, but reasonably small. The price on the beers was comparable to similar places, but a tad on the high side.
The service was good and pretty attentive (which it should be considering that the place was pretty empty).
The music is from a TouchTunes jukebox. they have a Golden Tee and a bowling game. The sports on the large TVs was college basketball. It seems they show a lot of sports there.
They also have free popcorn, and there is apparently a party room in the back.
It's smack in the middle between the Paulina and Addison Brown Line stops so it's pretty easy to get to.
This is another one of those places that I discovered as a direct result of college friends moving to chicago before me. Again, this is fantastic little neighboorhood bar that I go to on a semi-regular basis. The staff is all very nice and attentive. The wing night is tuesday and they are solid. They play tons of sports on TV and have plenty of different games on at once. This is great spot to watch March Madness as you will have a ton of different schools represented in the crowd and with flags on the walls and ceiling. You can also get your college hockey fix here....if you're into that sort of thing.....which I am.
As far as what to order, the Ryan burger is to die for and the fries are delicious. If you're feeling frisky, I would recommend to tell your bartender you'd like a "shock and awe." You will be given a car bomb and jaegerbomb to throw down back-to-back.
Ah, Finley Dunnes..........always have a good time when I go. Â Love the 2 big round tables by the front window if you have a large group, or they have those blocks of tables in the middle for a smaller group! Â The bartenders always are friendly and take care of us when we come in. Â
Never tried the food, but i heard it isn't bad! Â Just come to catch the games and drink. Â Good size flat screens all over the place to watch your games, good juke box.....and the walk to the men's washroom down that hall...........that's the hard part! Â oh well! Â
Came here last night, drank, bombed out..............stumbled out! Â Good times! Â
Make it a Fernando's/Finley Dunnes Night!
I originally gave Finley Dunne's 5 stars because I'm a UD alum, and it would feel wrong not to. Now, I'm pretty sure that the 5 stars would stand even if I hadn't gone to UD.
That said, there are cheeeeeep beers and awesome wings (20 cents on Tuesdays!), which makes this place very ok in my book. Any bar that has wing specials makes me smile, and the fact that it's a Dayton alumni bar is just icing on the cake.
The Ryan burger is nothing short of incredible. I could eat one of those every day of my life and not get tired of it. It's really really simple - beef, cheese, and garlic bread. No veggies, just awesome.
The owner is a class act. He's also a huge college hockey fan, and makes sure to have at least one of the tv's turned to hockey during the season, even if March Madness is happening. Most excellent.
Also, I'm a sucker for bars with popcorn machines.
Good job, UD. You picked a fabulous alumni bar.
Aside from the friendly staff and decent prices, I was pleased that they had popcorn hot and fresh in the back. Â And it was free! Â That sure saved me the $20 I likely would have spent at Taco Bell later on that night (and the $10 cab ride just to get there).
Our night was even more amazing when "Shine" by Collective Soul came up on the jukebox. Â "Duh duh, duh duh duh duhduhduh duh YEAH!"
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