Gene McKiernan, owner of McKiernan’s Pub, Barnacle Bud’s, Ducky’s, and Victoria’s.
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Now Serving
Barnacle Buds Becomes Supper Club For One Month
Plus: New tamale restaurant, new eggroll vendor, new Mexican restaurant in Walker's Point.
Oct 22nd, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Dining
Barnacle Bud’s Is Nautical and Nice
Good chow, especially seafood, a funky riverside atmosphere and lovely sunsets.
Jun 6th, 2023 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Bar Exam
Sabbatic Is Very Historic Yet Punk
Walker's Point building dates to 1894, music to 1980s, attitude to 21st century.
Dec 10th, 2019 by Michael Horne
Dining
McKiernan’s Irish Pub Has Good Bar Grub
Lots of corned beef and that funky Barnacle Bud’s-style atmosphere.
Nov 27th, 2019 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Bar Exam
The Cheapest Tavern in Town?
Ollie's is classic South Side workers' bar with no craft beers, but 111 years history.
Mar 2nd, 2018 by Michael Horne
Weekly Happy Hour
$1 Beers Every Weekday at McKiernan’s
A classic South Side bar with cheap macro-brews, yet with Guinness and Smithwick’s.
Oct 16th, 2015 by Joey Grihalva
Taverns
McKiernan’s, the Home Base of Bob Donovan
The alderman and mayoral candidate loves hanging out here, safe from those wine-sipping streetcar fans.
Aug 5th, 2014 by Michael Horne
