Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant

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5157 Main St
Downers Grove, IL 60515
+1 (630) 969-0600
http://www.ballydoylepub.com
Operational for more than 50 years, Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant is located in Downers Grove, Ill. The restaurant offers chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks, potato skins, coconut shrimp and chicken quesadillas. It serves hose, Asian, Buffalo chicken, Caesar and tuna salads. In addition, Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant provides a selection of wines, such as cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir, riesling, merlot, zinfandel and shiraz. The restaurant also organizes music, dance and party nights. It hosts live events by various bands, including Catfish Jenkins, Michael Heaton, Sandcarvers, The New Invaders and The Young Dubliners. Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant offers catering services for private parties and corporate meetings.

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3.5

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Michael W.
12/31/2025

A mainstay for Downers Grove, delicious burgers and a great atmosphere, especially when music plays. The prices are a bit higher than expect but the vibe of an Irish pub is perfect and always a blast.

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Dan H.
10/4/2025

Classic Irish pub. Pub food and tons of choices for beer and food. Nice sidewalk patio too. Love giving business to locally owned folks. Skip the chains and give them a try.

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George G.
12/13/2025

Ballydoyle's definitely nails the authentic Irish pub vibe. From the moment you walk in, it looks, feels, and even smells like a real pub, which I appreciated. The atmosphere alone makes it a...

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Caveat E.
8/18/2025

Bottom Line: Warm Summer Thursday night, Pierce Tavern (competitor down the block) overflowing and spilling into another restaurant's outdoor dining area, this place empty--and likely for good...

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Colleen M.
1/18/2026

LOUSY service. As another reviewer wrote they don't seem to care at all. Walked in and stood there for several minutes as no one came to help seat us. Finally walked up to a server to inquire who...

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