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Irish sports bar in Palatine offers best of both worlds

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

Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer

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

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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.

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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."
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    • Owners Timothy O’Brien, right, and son James run TJ O’Brien’s in downtown Palatine.
    • Bartender Megan Shipley will pour you a drink at TJ O’Brien’s Bar and Grill in downtown Palatine.
    • 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.
    • TJ O’Brien’s Bar and Grill in Palatine serves up The “O” Reuben, which is a favorite with a Bloody Mary.
    • TJ O’Brien’s Bar and Grill in Palatine serves up bar favorites like burgers and pizza as well as Irish specialities.
    • 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.
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