Super Bowl, Super Wings, Beer Specials at Timothy O'Toole's Pub in Gurnee
GURNEE - Patriots/Broncos isn't the only thing making it Super Sunday in Gurnee. There's award winning wings, beer specials, drinks and specially-prepared dishes paying homage to the two teams, even more award winning wings, and prizes at Timothy O'Toole's Pub, 5572 Grand Avenue, (847) 249-0800.
Patrons watching the big game on 36 HD flat screen TVs will enjoy Patriots and Seahawks drink specials and choose from either (or both) specially-prepared Boston Crab Cakes or a Fried West Coast Clam Sandwich in honor of each team. Many other drink and food specials are available.
Timothy O'Toole's Pub's award winning wings are expected to be top sellers in the pub or for carryout. Customers may pre-order by calling (847) 249-0800. Award winning sauces include Irish Ghost and Maple Bourbon barbeque as well as mild, spicy, extra spicy, volcanic, barbeque, traditional buffalo, chipotle barbeque, and parmesan garlic.
Timothy O'Toole's Pub opened in Gurnee in 2009 just steps away from tourist favorites Six Flags Great America and Key Lime Cove. The suburban outpost of Chicago's legendary pub features 36 HD flat screens showing all major sporting events, 38 beers on tap, and numerous entertainment options including live music and karaoke. For game enthusiasts, Timothy O'Toole's Pub offers Golden Tee Live, two electronic dart boards and trivia.
Open 365 days a year, Timothy O'Toole's Pub's large menu includes its award-winning wings - serving over 2 million since 1992 - Irish nachos, Michigan Avenue salad, O'Toole's Original Black Angus burger, classic Reuben, Pub fish and chips, and Guinness beef stew.
For its bravest customers, there's the famous "Big Timmy Challenge," two half-pound burger patties with cheddar, jack, mozzarella, and Swiss cheese; bacon; onion straws; barbeque sauce, lettuce, tomato, and red onion piled high and served with fries and onion rings.
The first Timothy O'Toole's Pub, founded 22 years ago, is located just steps from the Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier. It is considered a sports fan's haven with a subterranean bar offering 70+HD flat screens showing all major sporting events, including PPV boxing.
The highly anticipated opening of brand-enhanced O'Toole's of Libertyville 412 N. Milwaukee Avenue, will bring with it a chef-driven concept new to the O'Toole's Pub Group highlighted by the same craft beer and wine selections, hip comedy club, and unique special events made famous at its renowned, award-winning sister locations in Chicago and Gurnee under the Timothy O'Toole's banner. Opening is expected in two to three months.
Deeply involved in area and national fundraisers, Timothy O'Toole's Pub annually helps raise
thousands of dollars through participation in programs such as, but not limited to St. Jude's Children's Hospital (Top On-Premise Fundraiser 2007-2012) raising over $19,000 in 2012; Chicago Special Olympics (raised $10,000 in 2011); Make -A-Wish Foundation, Greater Chicago Food Depository; Ronald McDonald House of Chicago; Gateway Green; Children's Memorial Hospital; Immerman's Angels; M.S. Lifelines.
Timothy O'Toole's Pub, located at 5572 Grand Avenue, Gurnee, has received dozens of awards and accolades, especially for its variety of hot, barbecue, and exotic wings; its bar, bartenders, and servers; and for being the place to watch all sporting events.
Timothy O'Toole's Pub was named best place in Chicago, second best in the U.S. to watch World Cup 2014.
Among its long list of achievements:
Wingfest Winner:
1st Place "Hot" category and 2nd Place "BBQ" category 2014.
2nd Place "BBQ" category, 2013, 2010;
1st Place "Hot" category
2nd Place "BBQ" category, 2009;
3rd Place "Exotic" category
3rd Place "BBQ" category, 2008;
3rd Place "Hot" category, 2007;
3rd place "Hot" category, 2006;
2nd place "BBQ" category, 2004
"Best Bars in Chicago" - AOL City Guide, 2004
"Chicago's Top Ten Best Bartenders" Runner Up - Metromix, 2008
"Favorite Chicago Bears Bar" - Red Eye / Metromix, 2010
"Best Bears Bar " - Chicago Reader, 2010
"Top Five Best Sports Bar" - Chicago Scene Magazine 2010
"Hottest Server Contest" Winner - Red Eye / Metromix, 2011
"Best of Chicago Bears Bar, Bulls Bar, White Sox Bar, Best Place to Watch College Sports" - Chicago Reader, 2012, 2011
"Chicago Concierge Favorite" Winner, Nightlife Category - Concierge Preferred, 2014, 2013, 2012
"Official Chicago Blackhawks Bar" 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 & 2010
"Official Chicago Bulls Bar" 2014, 2013, 2012
New in 2014:
"The Official US Soccer Bar" in Chicago
"Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence" Gurnee
"Best of Chicago" Nightlife & Music - CBS Chicago
"Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence" Chicago (2012, 2013 & 2014)
"Best Place to Watch the World Cup" - Pinterest
"Chicago's Best" - WGN-TV (featured September 28)
Timothy O'Toole's Pub www.timothyotoolespub.com, 5572 Grand Avenue, (847) 249-0800.
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