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Located on the corner of Wabash & Lake - Elephant & Castle - Chicago Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL

Elephant & Castle - Chicago Wabash Ave.

4.5
4.5
533 Reviews
$30 and under
Unspecified
Elephant & Castle is a British-inspired pub where we encourage rowdy fun with your best mates. Here, you can always catch the match (because Football Lives Here) and have a nice hearty meal. Our menu is a Brit-"ish" invasion of flavour, yet warm and inviting. The Union Jack behind the bar might be faded, but the mood here is always vibrant. So come on in, and we'll greet you with a cool pint and tasty food.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 21 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Unspecified

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–1:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am

  • Phone number

    (312) 345-1710

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Private party facilities

    If you are looking for a place surrounded by Chicago’s historical charm, E&C Wabash is the place for you. Need an extra layer of privacy? Our private room is located downstairs on its own level for a completely private experience separate from our restaurant. The room can hold 60 people and includes a bar, 2 tv's, wifi, and additional AV options.

  • Neighborhood

    Lakeshore East

  • Cross street

    Lake St and Wabash Ave

  • Parking details

    Parking Garages available in 1-block radius. Pay to street park also available.

  • Public transit

    State & Lake: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink & Purple LinesLake: Red LineWashington/Wabash: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink & Purple Lines

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 533 people are saying

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Chicago / Illinois

    Unspecified

  • Chicago

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  1. BruceS

    Las Vegas

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Nice vibe, great drinks and good food. Place for light food and drinks.
  2. EarlM

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Steak and mushroom pie was outstanding. Service was very attentive, especially given pre concert crowds.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have had lunch here several times before going to matinee shows and have always enjoyed our selections. I especially enjoy the pot pies with their house salad and their bread pudding is the best around!
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took the kids before seeing Cats. The food was great and the service even better!
  5. Brianne

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Chicken was a rubbery texture and unseasoned in the caesar salad, the peri peri chicken pops and the butter chicken flatbread.
  6. DTraci

    Chicago

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    E&C has a great ambiance and truly feels like an authentic British pub, and it’s right around the corner from The Chicago Theatre. Well made cocktails, and certainly solid food preparations with all the things WE ordered.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was fab! Didn’t rush us at all! Very genuine guy, very nice!
  8. MichelleB

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved everything! Food, drinks, service! We sampled so many great things and had a really fantastic time. We were not rushed out. Very reasonably priced.
  9. Noel

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was good. Service was outstanding. We were grabbing dinner before a show, and it was the perfect place to grab a quick bite and a few beers when all other restaurants in the theater district were booked up.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    cheapest dinner i’ve ever had downtown, so filling and so yummy!!
  11. ValeriaC

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great! Loved our server
  12. NicoleB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    BEST Fish & Chips, ever! Also loved the Sausage Rolls as an appetizer. Great music, great service!
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience3
    They messed up our order of Butter Chicken-less Poutine and gave us one with chicken. I have been a vegetarian for over 10 years and almost ate a pice of chicken. I also ordered a side of onion rings with my burger and they brought me mashed potatoes. I don’t even know how that happened.
  14. CarrieW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Food was reasonably priced and very tasty. No problems getting a table on Sunday evening. The music was a little loud and didn’t fit the ambiance of the Pub. I would, however, go back again.
  15. frannieb

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellant food and service. We were seated right away. The food cMe out hot and all together. The beer was cold and refreshing. Portion size of the fish and chips were amazing. Large piece of fish. The chicken pot pie had plenty of chicken with a nice sauce. Salad was huge. Servers were attentive.
  16. Dawn

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Julio, our server was AMAZING!!! He gave great suggestions for food and I loved my meal.
  17. Lorenzo

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Very good food and excellent service!!!!
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We found ourselves running a little early and took the chance of seeing if we can get in early. They were able to accommodate us and sat us right away. The service was great and the food was delicious. The fish and chips was good especially the fish. Wife had the Sunday roast and she had more than enough to fill her up. The highlight was the bread pudding dessert. My grandma use to make a fantastic bread pudding and this is the closest I’ve gotten to it since her passing. We will be trying this location again in the future.
  19. JaniceC

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and our server was outstanding!
  20. ChuckH

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, location, and service. One of our favorite places to eat in Chicago
  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great and came out fast!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic lunch before a show. The fish tacos, burger and bread pudding was delicious.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were great!
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    This has become a regular spot pre-Broadway show. I really appreciate the gluten free and vegetarian menus.
  25. Ncsoo7

    Denver

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a proper English pub set in the theater district that is perfect for pre-show dinner and drinks. It will transport you to London’s West End!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great service!
  27. DIZD

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Quick and attentive service. Great atmosphere. Hand-breaded food that is hot and delicious. Great drinks.
  28. RubenL

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall1food5service5ambience5
    Overall good. The reason I am not given a better review is. When we get there, we were told our reservation was for 8 pm and not 3:45 pm. Then the lady said it's already been taken. How could have it been taken if we got there at 3pm. The reservation part is all screwed up.
  29. TWwwww

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had great service! It was kind of loud overall, but we had a two person table by the windows so it was perfect for us. It was a great experience before going to a show at a nearby theater.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good, staff and service were all wonderful. The chicken pot pie was the best we’ve ever had.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Shepherd’s pie was greasy. Fish was hot but chips were not.
  32. Ashley

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I wish the chicken tenders had a bit more seasoning but that’s all!! Everything was great
  33. AmyK

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic! We had so much fun!! The service was amazing! We took the kids downtown for their first visit to the Loop to shop and enjoy the Macy’s windows. We picked Elephant & Castle for its Wabash location and delicious food and we were so happy that we did! We arrived about 20 minutes early for our reservation but they were so lovely and able to accommodate us right away. They gave us a great table by the window but then offered up an even better spot by the fireplace where my husband and our son were better able to see the football game on the tv above it. The food was delicious as always, and when mine came as out as the wrong entree our fantastic server Connor was very apologetic and quickly got me the correct entree that I ordered. He was so cute and friendly and very patient with the kids! The music playing on their sound-system was awesome also! All four of us had a great time thanks to the outstanding service we received from every employee we came in contact with and the always delicious and comforting food. We hope to make this an annual tradition so we will definitely be back! Thanks again for making it a great day for our family! Awesome all around!
  34. BarbaraC

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best place to spend the world cup quarterfinals match between England and France. Excellent table, nice varied menu, unflappable staff, cold beer, just a sad result :(
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Forest was amazing!
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s been ages since we’ve been here, but we will be back soon. Absolutely loved it.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our visit to Elephant & Castle was a first for my party (reservations made) to have dinner before attending Michelle Obama book tour at Chicago Theater. And the restaurant was packed and many who were attending the event as well. Yet the restaurant was able to provide our table attention and service uninterrupted. The food came out timely as our waiter Hakim was very attentive and responsive. The food was great / o complaints from anyone at the table about anything. From appetizers to cocktails to entrées we were more than satisfied and we’ll return to Elephants & Castle and all at a price we could live with - moderately priced.
  38. CubbyFan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server, Connor, was very personable and attentive. Service was prompt and courteous.
  39. KimA

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience1
    I'm disabled so it was hard to get around in my chair and your elevator to the bathroom was out of order which was very stressful.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Waitress was nice food taste was ok but the drinks were good

FAQs

Elephant & Castle - Chicago Wabash Ave. does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Elephant & Castle - Chicago Wabash Ave. also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 345-1710.

Elephant & Castle - Chicago Wabash Ave. is rated 4.5 stars by 533 OpenTable diners.

Elephant & Castle - Chicago Wabash Ave. does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Elephant & Castle - Chicago Wabash Ave.

185 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Lake St and Wabash Ave

  • Neighborhood

    Lakeshore East

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–1:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am

  • Cuisines

    Unspecified

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Parking Garages available in 1-block radius. Pay to street park also available.

  • Public transit

    State & Lake: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink & Purple LinesLake: Red LineWashington/Wabash: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink & Purple Lines

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (312) 345-1710

  • Private party facilities

    If you are looking for a place surrounded by Chicago’s historical charm, E&C Wabash is the place for you. Need an extra layer of privacy? Our private room is located downstairs on its own level for a completely private experience separate from our restaurant. The room can hold 60 people and includes a bar, 2 tv's, wifi, and additional AV options.

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