O'Lanagan's

Great dive bar with good deals. I actually like Old Style, so I had no problem forking over $2.50 on a Monday night. The bartender was friendly and greeted me when I came in.

I came to meet up for a hashing event and was about 30 minutes early. My friend arrived shortly after and the bartender struck up a conversation with us. She was nothing but nice and I wouldn't mind coming back.

We practically took over the bar after our hash and drained their taps. We were loud and rowdy, but not out of control. The other patrons were interested in our group and we didn't get any dirty looks. I had a great time and look forward to another event here.

They are also dog-friendly, so I might bring my pup around when the weather cools down again.

As far as I can tell, they are cash only. However, they have an ATM located right by the front door.

Olanagans is an old school Chicago bar, If you like Bar Louie, this is probably not the place for you. The clientele ranges from blue collar to professionals. I was sorry to read the one post wishing death on the
customers and staff.  
First off yes they have a grill but they only serve lunch till 3, which is something a lot  of establishments do. As  far as the comment overheard from one of the customers, that does not represent the sort of place it is, there are people of all walks of life that go there from many different countries, but it is a bar and you will get customers that are ignorant and speak there mind about there racist views, that can happen anywhere. I have been in upper end  downtown bars and have seen the same thing.
As an adult I realize that this is a bar not a church. I think to come into a place for a 40 minutes and then trash to a place that has been run by small business owners for over 19 years is a bit harsh.
If you want a reasonable place where you can talk and unwind this is the spot. By the way I have been a patron for over 5 years.

O'Lanagan's is back open after the untimely death of Bobby O.  Rest in peace, good sir.