Article posted: 2/7/2013 6:00 AM

Irish sports bar in Palatine offers best of both worlds

Buy this photo Buy this photo
next prev 2 of 6
   

Owners Timothy O'Brien, right, and son James run TJ O'Brien's in downtown Palatine.

Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer

Gallery Image

Bartender Megan Shipley will pour you a drink at TJ O'Brien's Bar and Grill in downtown Palatine.

Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer

TJ O'Brien's Bar and Grill in Palatine offers up Irish Egg Rolls, daily favorites, with a drink from the build-your-own Bloody Mary bar on Sundays.

Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer

TJ O'Brien's Bar and Grill in Palatine serves up The "O" Reuben, which is a favorite with a Bloody Mary.

Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer

TJ O'Brien's Bar and Grill in Palatine serves up bar favorites like burgers and pizza as well as Irish specialities.

Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer

TJ O'Brien's Bar and Grill in Palatine caters to patrons like Lucy Paul of Chicago, Sheena Harrison of Itasca, Mike Kunstman of Palatine and Joe Fahndrich of Chicago.

Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer

About this Article

TJ O'Brien's Bar and Grill in downtown Palatine is where Irish dishes and contemporary menu favorites meet sports bar. Co-owner Jimmy O'Brien says the place offers a "nice Irish vibe."