Exchequer Restaurant & Pub

Chicago, United States

3.8

Closed now

20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards
Free Wi-Fi

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Takes Reservations
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Accepts Apple Pay
No
Good For
Dinner
Parking
Street
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Casual
Noise Level
Average
Music
Juke Box
Good For Dancing
No
Alcohol
Full Bar
Happy Hour
Yes
Best Nights
Fri, Sat, Sun
Coat Check
No
Smoking
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Wi-Fi
Free
Has TV
Yes
Waiter Service
Yes
Caters
No
Has Pool Table
No

Description

Specialties

Along with our award-​winning Chicago-​style deep dish pizza and baby back ribs, our menu features steaks, chops, fresh seafood, and a variety of super salads and sandwiches. We provide a family-​friendly, casual atmosphere with more than 500 pieces of Chicago sports and movie memorabilia.

With our carry-​out and delivery services, enjoy any item from our dining menu in the comfort of your home or office.

Featuring four comfortable dining rooms, including three smoke-​free, we can accommodate groups up to 300 guests. Party packages are available, and we also offer a comprehensive catering service for corporate, business, and social events or meetings.

Quench your thirst with a selection from our full-​service bar. Choose from our popular imported beers, including Guiness Stout.

History

Established in 1982.

226 South Wabash Avenue has historically been occupied by restaurants. The 226 Club was established at the location during the roaring ‘20s. Rumor has it that the restaurant was a «speak-​easy» patronized by none other than Al Capone.

During the ‘30s &‘40s the restaurant was renamed The Wonder Bar. In the ‘50s & ‘60s the restaurant was renamed Browns and was reinvented as a casual dining establishment with a steam table up front, hand-​carved sandwiches, & peanut shells on the floor.

In 1969, Browns closed & the restaurant was completely remodeled & in September of that year, the restaurant reopened as the Exchequer Pub. The menu was limited, but featured the Exchequer Deep Dish Pizza. The pizza was an instant favorite, & has become one of our signature items.

The Mannos family, the restaurant’s present owners, took possession in March 1982. Since then, it has become a popular destination for business lunches & afterwork get-​togethers, family dinners, students, & tourists.