All I can say is that the last half dozen or so "reviews" of this place with comments like "amazing!" and "Best Irish pub period!" are highly questionable, as if perhaps someone involved at the establishment has suddenly realized that yes, people do read Yelp and that the truthful reviews here do paint this place for what it is: overpriced, lame drinks and food backed up by the WORST wait staff in the history of restaurants. This place is terrible, a shell of its former self.
Review Source:Best Irish Pub PERIOD. Â Irish Times has that comfortable welcoming feeling from the moment you walk in. Â The staff and owner are outstanding. Â They go above and beyond to give excellent customer service. The food and drink selections are outstanding. Â They recently added craft beer buckets, which is always a plus in my book! Â Best place in the area to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Â This place gets packed and has everything you want on St. Patrick's Day!! Â From the green beer with corned beef & cabbage to a DJ later in the evening! Â Go to Irish Times and you are guaranteed a fabulous evening! I spent St. Patty's Day last year at Irish Times and there is no doubt that's where you will find me this Sunday :)
Review Source:Excellent food.
We've ordered food for carry out (Fish and Chips and Irish Stew) and it was awesome. The food was hot, and freakin' delicious. They have a really great fish and chips (though I'm not a fan of their tartar sauce-too watery and not enough relish in it for me).
The stew is amazing. HUGE chunks of carrots, potatoes, and meat. Great flavor. Served with brown bread. By the way, the brown bread? OMG. SO good.
Their Irish Fry is also really good, and while it's served with a heap of fries, I got brown bread instead. And ended up taking some home they gave me so much. The fry, itself was really good. I feel guilty ordering a poached egg at an Irish pub, so I always get an over easy egg. Good stuff. They've got the sausages I love, the rashers, the beans, it's all delish.
The BF had their lamb, which was also fab. Everyone was super impressed with the food, the service, and the overall atmosphere. A clean bar with great decor. Go check it out for yourself.
As an Irish pub and restaurant, Irish Times is hard to match. I hosted a dinner party there and was very pleased with the food, drink and atmosphere. The portions are huge and tasty. The Beef Stew, Salmon, Fish and Chips and Corned Beef and Cabbage stood out. The atmosphere is authentic and welcoming and the servers, while not polished, were eager and prompt.
Review Source:Having dined here a few times, I must say, the Irish Times has got "it". It is a genuine Irish bar with an awesome bar menu, friendly service and great beers and specials. Definately make it in their for their fish fry (which we did) however, if you can't make their famous fish fry, I wouldn't worry because you're guaranteed to have a blast any night you stop in!
Review Source:I come here quite a bit with my friends for drinks and food. I love the Irish-pub atmosphere and enjoy the Guinness on tap. The food is good, but nothing special. I like coming on Mondays for $5 burgers and $3.75 Guinness pints. In the summer, the beer garden is pretty sweet. Probably one of the more happening places on the weekends in Brookfield.
Review Source:I really hoped this place would be as good as I had remembered. Â It's been about a year since I've eaten here. Â Ordered the beef stew, flavor was good, however it should had simmered for another 30 minutes before it was served. Â Veggies were well under cooked, and the beef was not fork tender, as in the past.
The service was barely a two star. Â In the past they all seemed to be very friendly, and possibly "new to the US and Irish". Now it's the standard US bar staff, providing the less than ideal service. Â Most of them seemed more concerned about the Halloween costumes they would be wearing in the next week, and less worried about paying customers.
Been coming to "IT" for years and they pour the best Guinness in the western 'burbs. Food is very good and love the outside patio. They also have Irish folk signers come in every once in a while and it's great fun.
Prices are OK, a little on the pricey side but if you're looking for a little bit of Ireland be sure to hit this place.
It's a little bit of Ireland plopped down in little ol' Brookfield. They have great food and beer. I believe everyone who works here is actually from Ireland.
They also have a cottage out back that you can rent for parties. We've had 3 here now- the last was for my 40th birthday party and it was a blast! You get the cozy cottage and the outdoor patio connected to it. They even let you bring your own dessert!
Fish and chips has never let me down.
Im gonna have to jump on the bandwagon with this one. Although this place is a weird juxtaposed modern version of an Irish Pub the service is ultimately horrible and that is ultimately what brings it down.
We met some co workers here for drinks on a weeknight and it was near impossible to even get one drink let alone enough to have a good time. They do have a very impressive list of beers on tap which only makes me want to pull my hair out when recalling the blank look on the bartenders face when she continually walked past me and the other member in our party. It was like something out of the twilight zone.
There has to be some better places out here to grab a beer and for those who have not had this bad of service is there some sort of trick to it here cause I am at a loss for words.
Good beer choices, I was drinking Great Lakes brews all night, but service on a weeknight was WEAK. When youre sitting at the bar DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE TAP I'd thnk I wouldn't have to flag down help, but I did. The food (fish and chips) ended up pretty good. The fish was not fishy, but some was a little soggy (frozen to fried too quickly I think) but it had a great taste.
Side note though: why does every place under the sun have the same cole slaw they serve with every dish? I think every restaurant must be part of some conspiracy to all order it from the same place. It's always the same, Â It goes without fail, and creamy coleslaw is the 2nd place in my heart to a good german 'slaw. (cabbage, vinagar, salt, sugar, bacon)
Well, this place was ok. I was going out to an outing with my coworkers and we had made and confirmed reservations for a large party (15 of us). We arrived to find that our reservation had been scratched off and they were going to split us in to 3 separate tables.
The food and drinks were ok. The ambiance was a little crowded. They had the tvs on, but we couldn't hear the sound, even though most of the patrons in that section of the restaurant were watching the game.
The entrance was confusing because there were two doors to go in. I think I will go back but only if its suggested by someone else.
I came here while waiting for the Metra to show up. Â It is VERY convenient to the Metra stop and it gets an extra star for this reason.
My experience was only so-so because of two things:
1.) I asked for a Jameson and a splash of water. Â I received a tall boy filled with water, ice and maybe a splash of Jameson. Â I asked the bar keep to remove the ice and he did, but then he filled the glass back up with water. Â No one likes watery whiskey. Â
2.) Â It was time for me to leave (due to the approaching Metra) and I had to ask two times for the waitress to tab me out. Â Not cool. Â
I hope the bar will get better staffed as these are staffing issues that cause my poor experience.
This place is great. If you're looking for an Irish Pub, you're going to get an Irish Pub. It's delicious. Also, I discovered my favorite cider here. Ready? Magner's Pear Cider.
Yes.
Pear.
I haven't found anywhere else that has it yet, but I haven't searched that far because why should I? I live in Brookfield...
Oh, Irish Times...why do you plague me so? I have 2 feeling on this establishment.
1) The food is incredible and the bar is full of every adult beverage you could want.
2) The service is TERRIBLE. The bartenders ignore most people and the waiters don't really care to serve you quickly.
I have to decide every time I want to go there if I have the ability not to scream at them for service. If you are patient, then it's a must.
Normally I'm a fan of this place. This experience was just ok.
From my first review you'll see that I love the Irish decor in their main room, the fireplace and the authentic Irish bartenders. Oh, and I will say it again. Avoid their washrooms at all costs. Teeny tiny and outdated-icky.
Just don't go here on St. Patrick's Day - it's crowded and everyone is completely hamm'd. Servers were busting their butts and I felt bad for them - they were probably dealing with the goofs and probably not getting tipped. Our server was good though poor girl had barely any patience left!
I'll be back on a mild spring or summer evening when it's relaxing and quaint. :)
It's no big secret that I'm a sucker for an Irish pub. Â So it is no wonder that this St. Paddy's Day, I found myself walking into The Irish Times for a couple of drinks with my friends. Â I've learned over the years to stay clear of the Irish Pubs for dinner because most places are typically too packed to offer any kind of decent service - in fact, some even reduce their menu to only two or three mass produced options. Â So after a completely un-Irish dinner, we headed to The Irish Times to get our St. Paddy's on. Â
The place wasn't nearly as packed as I thought it would be. Â Perhaps it was because the holiday was on a Thursday, perhaps we missed the big rush, but nevertheless, we found a table right away and were beer-in-hand within minutes. Â They had a live band, something I expected. Â However, what I didn't expect is the genre of music. Â No "When Irish Eyes are Smiling," no "Danny Boy" Â -- nothing even remotely Irish sounding. Â The closest they came was a cover of one of John Lennon's Beatles songs. Â Don't get me wrong, I love the Beatles but it just wasn't what I expected on St. Paddy's Day in an Irish Pub, know what I mean?
I will give credit where credit is due -- the waitress was on top of it and we never had to ask for anything twice or flag her down. Â I will likely give it another shot since it's a mere block from my friends' condo but it certainly won't be my top pick next March.
I could drink here for years in a single afternoon.
Lotsa cool stuff on the walls, a low ceiling and great fireplace make this place  really feel like a pub in Ireland, except nicer. A huge selection of Irish and English brews on tap and many many bottles of beer, whiskey and whisky are waiting to ruin your sobriety right quick.
We stopped here on a lark while walking to the zoo. They executed a perfect grilled cheese with tomato and a huge club sandwich (on toast). Their french fries are excellent also.
I grew up in Brookfield, so I remember when this place used to be Jake's Pizza. Â When Irish Times opened up there we dined there steadily for several years. Â It was the only game in town as far as my family was concerned. Â We went after little league games. Â We went when Mom just didn't feel like cookin'. Â I celebrated most of my birthdays there from about 1990 until 1998, the year I turned 21. Â
I moved about three blocks away from the place in 2001. Â Many pints were enjoyed at The Times. Â I enjoyed many meals here on days off, as single men tend not to cook for themselves very much. Â I once walked out of the place only to see the drunk's most dreaded sight: dawn.
This is a five star establishment in my mind, but for sentimental reasons. Â I still enjoy the occasional visit to the place but, as a cook, I'm a little annoyed that the menu has not changed in probably 20 years. Â I think some minor changes and additions/subtractions might do them good.
Still, if you've never been here, go as soon as you can. Â It's seriously like a tornado picked up a pub in the Irish countryside and dropped it in the middle of Brookfield.
This is a true Irish pub. Â Be prepared to lounge and chat while eating/drinking. Â I usually go for lunch. Â On average, I'm there for 1 Â 1/2 - 2 hours for lunch...longer for dinner. Â The service is laid-back. Â It takes time to order your food and retrieve your bill; however, it is a relaxing place to meet up with friends or colleagues. Â
The menu is typical of a pub. Â I always order the grilled cheese and tomato or fish and chips. Â The servers and bar staff are pleasant and are always checking in on you. Â If you get a chance, sit in the beer garden...great ambiance.
I love the feel of this bar/restaurant. Â It has a fireplace inside and a nice beer garden in back. Â They also have a cozy little cottage where you can hold special events.
I have always loved the burgers at Irish Times, but I think they have maybe changed them since I was there last. Â The bun was hard and didn't taste the same and the burger just didn't have it's same yumminess. Â It could have just been an off day though. Â
They have pretty good corned beef, fish n' chips and shepherds pie, so don't be discouraged just because of their burger.
The servers are just ok. Â Sometimes they seem a little clueless and you have to wait a long time to grab their attention, but they are very nice.
When my friend asks if I want to go to a fish fry, well, hello... is there any other option? Â I think not! Â The Irish Times, albeit a bit out of the way, has some of the best fish and chips this side of the pond. Â The only thing that would make it even more authentic it to have it being sold on the street corner in a chipper van complete with newspaper wrapping doused in malt vinegar. Â
The other thing I really appreciated about The Irish Times was that they actually played Irish music! Â Nothing irks me more than going to a so-called Irish pub that has the Black Eyed Peas blaring on their system. Â Bloody hell! Play some jigs and reels for Christs sake!
Went there on a Sunday. We were not starving but needed a quick bite. Â There were four of us and ordered off the lunch menu. Â I (along with my husband) got cheeseburgers. Â Nothing to write home about but did the trick. Â Our friends opted for Corn Beef (she seemed to like it) and Soup. Â
The only complaint (which is not the establishments fault) is some dumbass teenager staring at us the whole time. Â We were in a booth and her family was seated next to us. Â I swear this barbie wanna-be starred at us the whole time. Â We all noticed and my friends were quite uncomfortable. Â If I had more whiskey in me I would have shown her how a "big girl" stares.
All and all it was fine for a sunday lunch. Â Plus bag-pipe techno started playing which was awesome
First let me say that after reading the reviews here, we almost didn't give Irish Times a whirl. Â But one of my friends prevailed and off we went to experience their fish fry.
Walked in the door and were instantly greeted and offered a booth; perfect! Â Next our waitress, Megan, stopped by and took our drink orders; so far so good! Â Megan returned with our drinks and we ordered. Â We were not even half way through our first drink when our dinners arrived. Â Amazing!
The fish was smoking hot! crispy and delicious. Â The fries have some sort of coating on them and they were also crispy and good. Â The cole slaw was ultra creamy. Â
Megan checked on us at perfect times to see if we needed any additional beverages or more fish. Â We said we'd have a small piece for each of us. Â Baboom -- two minutes later; three wonderfully hot pieces of fried heaven.
Glad my friend said "let's try it; we can always leave".
We thoroughly enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. Â Hope to go back again to try other items on their menu.
The holidays and I do not get along. The weather starts getting dark and dreary which really plays havoc with my S.A.D. I had no business going into a dark pub to swill beer and eat fried food but I choose to do just that!
I got off the Metra after spending an afternoon in the city and decided to stop at this little place. I had heard about their fish fries so I decided to stop on in. As it was Friday, the place was quite crowded, it was about a 45 minute wait for a table. I decided to wait at the bar. They had a nice fire going in the fireplace which brightened things up a bit. Ordered a Harp's on tap and struck up a conversation with a few guys that had been there a while and talked about the pros and cons of English Soccer ((I didn't know Manchester United was made up of a bunch of bleedin' faggots)).
I got a table after over an hour, the table was near the fireplace which was a bonus. It took a while for the waitress to get to us, in fact service was so slow I had to get up a couple of times to get a refill of beer. The fish and chips finally arrived after about another 45 minutes. It was fairly good, the batter was crisp and oily and the cod was firm and fresh tasting. Fries were pretty standard as well as the cole slaw. I would have asked for seconds but I really didn't want to wait another 45 minutes for it.
Overall, the Irish Times was a fun place to drink, although the wait staff seems a little overwhelmed when it gets crowded like it was last Friday. But after three hours, my S.A.D. didn't seem as noticeable as it was when I first entered the place.
Now here's a cute little Irish pub located off the Metra line in Brookfield. The Irish Times is a neighborhood place where regulars must abound- for on the night I was there- everyone knew everyone else. Nice!
I joined a friend at the bar and was amazed to hear all the stories from "home" told with an Irish accent and ranging from farming to comparing and contrasting pubs here and there and at one point I was even being shown pictures on someones phone of the family back home. Definitely a friendly place!
I ordered a burger and some fries and my friend had the fish and chips. Both came up quickly and were pretty good. Service was great- friendly and accommodating but we were sitting at the bar and my friend was well known in the place so that may have had something to do with it.
I like the ambiance from the fireplace in the front room, to the sideboard behind the bar to the oak furniture and artifacts scattered about the walls. It's a simple place but one that makes you feel comfortable the moment you push open the front door.
Brookfield is not on my beaten path very often. But the next time it is- I know where to go to get a perfectly poured Guinness. And where I can "ooh and ahh" over pictures of "wee ones" across the ocean. Can't say that about many places these days!
Stopped here on a Saturday afternoon with some of the ladies for a round of day drinking. We sat in the smoking section of the outside patio. At first we were the only ones there, but as it got closer to dinner time, the place did start to fill up.
We were promptly served drinks, brought our menus, and we didn't have any problems with the waitress coming around to check on us, which has been a problem in the past.
I ordered chicken wings as I was too hungry to wait for an actual meal. They look odd, but damn were they yummy. I was partaking of Smithwicks beer and that was also delish.
Overall, a lovely experience on the patio in the afternoon. They only get four stars because although the service was good this time, it is inconsistent.
One cold (ahem, I was wearing a sweatshirt and was still cold!) July night, husband and I ventured to The Irish Times for their Friday's All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry.
As we walked in we were greeted by a friendly hostess who seated us at a table of our choice. We opted to sit by the window at a table small enough for 2. They have Magners (aka Bulmers in Ireland) on tap and a full bar. Our server was friendly and, from my observations, all servers were nice.
One complaint is that it took a long time to get our food. I guess I sort of understand, since everyone in the restaurant seemed to order the fish and chips. I wasn't craving anything fried, so I opted for their beef stew instead.
About the food:
Fish and Chips comes with fries, 3 pieces of fried cod (?), and cole slaw. When you want more fish, just ask and they'll bring you 3 more pieces. It was greasy, fried delicious goodness. Bad for my heart, but good for my soul.
Beef Stew was warm, thick, filling, and ever-so-yummy. It constisted of large beef cubes, potatoes, carrots, and some other vegetables, covered in thick gravy. I didn't eat a lot of it because I just wasn't that hungry. Not to worry, it didn't go to waste. My husband finished it for lunch the next day. The stew came with 2 small slices of soda bread and butter.
Atmosphere here is very cozy. It's warm and old-fashioned. Don't come here expecting a younger crowd. You'll see tables with families and friends. I would definitely come back here again, especially on a cold winter day for their beef stew.
Oh, Irish Times, We would have drank more. We would have ate more. But the service was terrible. It was cold in the garage converted to dining area. Do not let them seat you in the cottage!
Our big group was not the only unhappy party in the back area. We bonded with neighboring tables about how cold we were and how it was too bad that the server could not remember to bring us drinks on the rare occasion that we could get her attention. The apparent owner/ head manager came in at one point to turn off the lights. So then it was dark and cold. Later he came in to adjust the thermostat down.
I disagree with Bill O. about first timers, this first timer was not impressed.
I will not return and will not encourage friends to visit.
If Irish Times people read this, Please hire competent servers, manage and support them well. Irish Times has potential to be better. We had such a terrible time, and we tried to get your servers to redeem themselves.
Also--we had a group near us that had been over-served, loud, drunk, screaming obscenities. Not at all charming with children in our party and at other tables.
Irish Times has some charm, and I have been there many times but I don't see myself going back. The food is just OK (fish & chips is one of the only good things), the drinks are overpriced compared to other drinking establishments in the area, and the service is slow! I have had to get out of my seat and chase down my server more then once. The most enjoyable time to go there is early evening, when the place isn't crowded. I don't really blame the workers for the poor service. I blame the management for overworking their employees and not hiring and using more staff. I would be crabby too if I was run ragged the way they seem to be. Â
The outdoor patio is pretty nice, and the inside is decorated well, but it just can't make up for the poor service, overpriced drinks and just OK food.
October: Every time I go it seems to get worse. The service and food are ok but I like the atmosphere so I give it 3 stars. Last time I was there was for the Octoberfest and we sat for 30 minutes and never got served. The servers walked by us time after time and never came over. Just bad. Food is typical bar stuff and is just ok. The fish and chips are the best thing I have had to date.
December: Service is still bad. Bartenders just ignore you half the time.
The food is really good but the service sucks. I love to come eat here because we live down the block but we don't very often because there is no where I eat that it takes longer to get drinks then Irish Times. I would say definitely go for the food, but don't go if you are starving.
It also bothers me that they are one of the only beer gardens that has continued to allow smoking even after the ban. Â Exploiting a loophole in the system the beer garden will be covered in chain smokers with no where else to go during the summer.
On the up side the cottage in the back can be rented for private parties and we have had many there, and it always works out well. Â The cottage holds about 30 comfortably but you can smash about 45 in there if people are standing to eat. Â It works well for showers and birthdays.
Maybe its me, but I think that the Irish Times is WAY overrated, and it comes down to one thing - service. The bar ALWAYS has regulars there, which is fine and dandy...however, waiting 10 minutes to be acknowledged on a weeknight is not good. The pint of Guinness is good when you get it.
The Fish Fry is ok, but if you want a slab'o'cod after you have your initial serving, be prepared for nasty looks. There is much better places around, but first-timers will be impressed by their circuses.
Though it's blindingly presenting itself at the Brookfield Metra stop, it appears to be another nicely kept secret by the locals. Â They are hoarding their Friday Fish Fry!!! Â Yes, Ed, another Friday Fish Fry attended by yours truly! Â It's the typical quaint and semi-yuppyish Irish pub that serves standard no-frills chow. Â But the fish is really good. Â It's not the Irish Mill of Mundelein and a close runner-up or equal to Cheif O'Neill's when it comes to this Friday showdown!
There's a cool smoky bar across the street (Phil's?) where we played pool afterwards and got completely smashed despite the full bellies!
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