That's right, this year's 14th Annual PubSprawl is headed to Dublin, Ireland: the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, and more importantly, St. Patrick himself! It's where they invented the pubcrawl, create the Guinness, and manufacture the Irishness.
Here's the details:
This year's PubSprawl is ON...! But, er, it's different...
1. The 14th Annual PubSprawl is ON...but it's in Dublin, Ireland this year
2. For Chicagoans: All About The Pubcrawl Northwest
1. The 14th Annual PubSprawl is ON...but uh, it's in Dublin, Ireland this year.
We're doing something different this year, we're taking the 14th Annual PubSprawl to Dublin, Ireland. You're all invited to join us. It's a long story, but basically two of the founders have been called their place of employment to move over to Ireland next week and work there for a couple years. The Dublin route is in the works and will not be similar to last year's (I don't think they have Tai's Til 5).
Here's the Map (a la our friends at The Google):
bit.ly/csg2ME
Join us, it should be a blast! I am absolutely positive I do not have everyone's email address bcc'd on this email, so please forward to your closest drinking (and non-drinking) buddies. As you all know, the more, the merrier (especially if you know any Dubliners).
2. For Chicagoans: All About The Pubcrawl Northwest
"Hey jerk, I can't come to Dublin like at the last minute. What are you going to do for all of us who count of getting hammered at the PubSprawl?!?!?!"
Fear not: we have Universal PubSprawl Coverage!
For those who can't come to Dublin, check out our sister PubCrawl: PubCrawl NorthWest (aka The PubSpawn). Started by fellow PubSprawlers, and now in it's 3rd year, the PubCrawl NorthWest starts in Edison Park (where the PubSprawl began) and works it's way north following bars along the Northwest train line. Details below, but if you like clicking then click here for details! Here's a summary:
Beer!
Drink Specials!
Beer!
New Bars! New Scene! Cool new people!
Even specials on hotels!
It's run by former PubSprawlers so they know how to party...
Beer!
Here's all the details from one of the founders himself:
"Ready yer livers, Pub crawlers... the 3rd Annual PCNW is ON. More details will follow soon. March 13th, 2010... starting at Nick's in Edison Park at 11:00 as usual. Stay tuned for route info.
Rockin' Website: bit.ly/aoRdCK (check out the commercials!)
Doubletree Hotel Chicago - Arlington Heights
* (847) 364-7600
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* 75 W Algonquin Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
www.doubletree.com
When making your reservation please use the name North West PC
Saturday March 13th
King or Double Bed $79.00 + tax
Check in is 3:00 but if available we may check in at 10:00 am
check out is 12:00 March 14th
Hotel block held till 3/13/10
With 10 rooms booked a shuttle will take us to and from the Arlington Heights Metra Station
less then ten available upon availability
If you are booking a room it is best to meet at the hotel so you can leave your car there and catch a ride to the train station that morning. If the rooms are available we can check in then. If not they can hold your bags till we get back. If for some reason there are less then 10 rooms booked and the shuttle is not available the hotel has made arrangements with a taxi service. We will let you know the times the shuttle will pick us back up from the train station.
Bars, Locations & Drink Specials
METRA Arrives in Edison Park at 10:54am to make the first bar (diehards!)
Stop #1. 11:00am - 12:30pm
NICK'S PUB 6689 N. Oliphant Ave
Chicago, IL 60631
773-631-0020
This neighborhood pub offers a great selection of beers on tap and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. We had so much fun here last year now we have more time at this stop!
DRINK SPECIALS!***$4.00 Bombs/ $6.00 Pitcher Domestic/ $3.00 Bottle Domestic/ $4.00 Bottle Import
Stop #2. 12:30 - 1:30pm
THE CURRAGH 6705 N. Northwest Highway
Chicago, IL 60631
773-774-6170
New to the PCNW for 2010! This Authentic Irish Pub has been a favorite of the pub crawl founders going way back.
DRINK SPECIALS!***TBD
Stop #3. 1:30 - 2:30pm
EMERALD ISLE 6686 N. Northwest Hwy.
(between Oliphant & Oxford Ave)
Chicago, IL 60631
773-775-2848
A far Northwest Side staple, this Irish-American bar caters to those looking for a good time with drink specials and music from alternative rock to blues. Dine on juicy chicken sandwiches and spicy Buffalo wings, then work off the calories playing darts, Golden Tee or bowling.
DRINK SPECIALS!*** $3.00 Bottles/ $2.25-3.75 Draft
Stop #4. 2:30pm - 3:50pm
EDISON PARK INN (EPI) 6713 N. Olmsted Ave.
Chicago, IL 60631
773-775-1404
Diners with ants in their pants will dig this game-oriented, two-floor pub. The second floor features three pool tables, eight bowling lanes, a foosball table and music on. Downstairs, have a beer and catch games on one of several TVs. A better-than-average bar menu offers plump, crispy chicken fingers and pizzas cooked in a wood-burning oven.
DRINK SPECIALS!***$14.00 Bucket Domestic/ $4.00 Bombs
TRAIN TIME: Get on the train at 3:55, arrive in Mt. Prospect @ 4:11
Stop #5. 4:15 - 5:45
MRS. P AND ME 100 E. Prospect Ave.
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
847-259-9724
This family-friendly restaurant and bar on the south side of the tracks in downtown Mount Prospect has five flat-screen TVs, a jukebox and Golden Tee. On the menu, find steaks, pot roast, seafood and more.
DRINK SPECIALS!***$5.00 Guiness/ Harp draft/ $4.00 Jameson/
$6.00 Irish car bomb/ $4.00 Sam Adams (2 different kinds)/
$3.00 SoCo Lime
Stop #6. 6:00pm - ????
YE OLDE TOWN INN (YOTI) 18 W. Busse Ave.
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
847-392-3750
Sports on satellite TV and live bands on the weekends are the big attractions at this downtown Mount Prospect saloon, affectionately known as YOTI, a mecca for northwest suburban music fans. The menu offers thin-crust pizza and burgers plus pastas with house-made sauces.
Drink Specials OMG there are so many great drink special! Ask your bartender for the list! Also HALF PRICE on everything on the menu that night!$1.00 mugs/ $7.00 Pitchers/ 23oz talls for the price of pints! ETC.
Y.O.T.I. is our last official stop on the PCNW this year. Join us for our end of the ride party!
Stick around for a Karaoke night starting at 6pm courtesy of Brian Fontana's very own Stars N Bars!"
Dude, karaoke. You gotta attend. Don't be a fun-hater. Attend the Pubcrawl Northwest.
