Outside Area at Peggy Kinnanes Irish Restaurant & Pub

Here in Chicago, there are plenty of well-known Irish establishments. They range from corporate-owned chains in the city to family-run enterprises in neighborhoods both downtown and the surrounding communities. Their rating on the authenticity scale covers the range from phony (neon shamrocks) to genuine (redheads on both sides of the bar).

Perhaps none truly embodies the true spirit of Ireland more than a relative newcomer, Peggy Kinnane's Irish Restaurant and Pub in Arlington Heights. Operated by Owner and General Manager Derek Hanley, Peggy Kinnane's, has become an absolute cornerstone in the revitalization of the downtown area in northwest suburban Arlington Heights.

What makes Peggy's so unique is the fact that virtually every piece of the structure came directly from Ireland. The interior consists mainly of original Irish stone from County Clare. All of the woodwork, including the bars themselves, were constructed and shipped directly from Ireland.

Established in 2001.

Operated by Owner and General Manager Derek Hanley, Peggy Kinnane's, has become an absolute cornerstone in Downtown Arlington Heights. What makes Peggy's so unique is the fact that virtually every piece of the structure came directly from Ireland.

The interior consists mainly of original Irish stone from County Clare. All of the woodwork, including the bars themselves, were constructed and shipped directly from Ireland. These genuine articles trace the roots of this friendly location to Hanley's youth when he spent hours in his grandfather's pub in County Clare. Derek's father, also had his own pub, Jack Hanley's Pub in Templemore, County Tipperary. To add the final touch of authenticity, as you might have guessed by now, Derek Hanley's mother is an Irish woman by the name of Peggy Kinnane! A professional staff, an inviting menu and an atmosphere that feels like Ireland all combine to make a visit to Peggy Kinnane's Irish Restaurant and Pub an authentic and charming experience.