Pleasant House Pub

"The South Side's savory pie specialist first earned a spot on the Bib Gourmand list after moving to Pilsen in 2018 and adding full service, craft beer, and a larger menu. For lovers of British food, this is your bet in Chicago." - Eater Staff, Ashok Selvam

"A gastropub known for its hearty and flavorful menu." - MICHELIN Guide

"Classic British pub food isn’t abundant in Chicago, but in Pilsen, Pleasant House Pub has been dishing out delicious savory pies for years. The Chicken Balti and mushroom and kale pies are favorites. The thick-cut fries and gravy are hangover cures." - Ashok Selvam, Eater Staff

"Steak and Ale Pie During a recent 40 degree day, we decided to order food from Pleasant House, a British pub in Bridgeport. We got a steak and ale pie - a.k.a. a “royal pie” - which is what they’re known for. And despite the 20-minute car ride home, the pie’s beef stew filling stayed hot, and the pastry flaky, with no soggy bottom in sight. We also learned that a scotch egg travels better than it has any right to. The bread crumb coating was crispy and the medium egg was still perfect by the time we cut into it." - adrian kane

"The bar counter and sunny window seats at Pleasant House are good for many things. One is eating a fantastic savory royal pie. Another is drinking a Pimm’s Cup on tap. And another is reading that battered Penguin Classic you’ve been carrying around the past two weeks. This British pub is in a less trafficked area on the edge of Pilsen, which means you’ll be able to read and drink an imported ale in relative peace, even on a Saturday night. " - veda kilaru, adrian kane, john ringor