Experts' Choice Award Duke of Perth
What the experts agree on
Chicago's premier Scottish pub serves authentic hearty fare like fish-and-chips alongside one of the city's best Scotch whiskey selections, all while tucked away on a serene hidden patio that feels like Edinburgh transported to Lakeview.
“Considered thee Scottish pub in Chicago, DOP offers a generous variety of whiskeys, several beers you’d be hard pressed to find on tap elsewhere, and a somewhat secret patio. ”
– On the Grid
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""All that's missing is the dark and stormy night" at this "authentic" Scottish pub in Lakeview offering "flavorful, non-greasy pub grub" and a "tremendous selection of whiskeys and beers"." Full review
Time Out "Listen closely as you hang out on the serene outdoor patio, eating fish-and-chips...and drinking from one of the best Scotch whiskey lists in the city—soon you'll be humming along." Full review
Not For Tourists "Shades of Edinburgh, along with requisite whiskies and haddock."
Gayot "Scottish pub with hearty meat and potatoes fare and scores of Scotch." Full review
Fodor's "Strap on your tartan; Duke of Perth is Chicago's only Scottish restaurant and bar in a sea of Irish and English pubs. Known for their shepherd's pie and all-you-can-eat fish-and-chips on..." Full review
The Infatuation "This Scottish pub has been around since 1989 and moved to a larger Lakeview space—five minutes away—in 2024. They have bar food like burgers and chicken fingers, plus AYCE fish and chips..." Full review
Time Out "There's a lot to love about this Scottish pub in Lakeview (Scottish beer on tap! Malt whisky! Haggis pie!), but the bar's fish and chips just might be their biggest attraction. Fried to..."
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Time Out "Monday night means Duke of Perth, the handsome Lakeview Scotch emporium, for two-for-one entrées. You want the textbook fish and chips, $10.75, and, for your freebie, the mashed..."
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