The Parched Pug

4.4

101 Reviews

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Innovative
Great for craft beers
Good for groups

We're a fun gastropub for humans with great drink, food and games. We also help our best friends by partnering with local animal rescues in the Libertyville area.

Come experience Lake county's first self-pour craft beer, wine, and cocktail wall! In addition, we offer upscale pub food and family-fun games, including Nanoputt™ and a library of over 200 new and traditional board games.

Join us on our 1900 sqft pet-friendly patio! Bring your dog and let them enjoy a treat on the deck while you relax by the waterfall.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, American
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 10:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 10:00 am–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(224) 433-6752
Website
https://www.theparchedpug.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Mike Gussis
Private party facilities
Book our lounge to host your small event! Our semi-private lounge offers seating for up to 25, while overlooking the main dining area and Nanoputt. We also rent out larger space for groups up to 80.

Location
1590 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048-3793
Neighborhood
Libertyville
Cross street
Turn east onto Artaius Pkwy off of Milwaukee Ave next to Trader Joe's.
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 101 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Parched Pug offers a unique dining experience with self-pour beer and QR code ordering. Guests rave about the "excellent food" and "super friendly" service. The relaxed atmosphere, dog-friendly patio, and fun events like karaoke and game nights make it a perfect spot for casual gatherings.

101 Reviews

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Marc
Chicago
162 reviews
vip
4.0
162 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The beer selection was good. Burger was very expensive but good. Wings were good. The habanero honey sauce was deadly. The Buffalo sauce was a tad vinegary.
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Heidi
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've never had a bad meal here. The self pour wall is amazing and I love that the choices change periodically.
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CHERYL
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Dan was very helpful with setting up our birthday celebration. Service was excellent!! We had a great time and will be back to Karaoke again and again!!
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Elyssa
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love how the place is setup. We can for a Pug event and ate lunch and dessert, everything was incredible. The beer and wine selection was wonderful. We will definitely be back!!!
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Mykola
Chicago
27 reviews
3.0
27 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The beer wall was super cool, but the food was blah! I was very disappointed in my beet salad, which had maybe 6 slices of beets, super small pieces of beets! Got the pretzel flight, the beer cheese was okay, not what I thought it would be, the pretzels were okay, nothing amazing.
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Carolyn
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Relaxed atmosphere. Bar food. Fried pickles are breaded, not battered- so it’s different.
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Deborah
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Good concept. Need to improve execution. You order and pay for food via a QR code. Food lacked any real flavor or imagination. Service was very spotty. Had to hunt down server to get a soda refill. When a server did check on us, we told them a burger was missing a couple items per the menu, they questioned their own menu and said they’d “check”. Needless to say, nothing was ever checked. Nice outside patio that is dog friendly.
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Hannah
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Experience was great! Friendly and accommodating service!
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Rob
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Casual and good food. Not a traditional way of ordering food, but easy to figure out. Seemed well staffed for not having servers.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had date night here and very much enjoyed ourselves. It kept things simple and fun so we could enjoy each others company while playing an intense game of Battleship.
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FAQs

The Parched Pug offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (224) 433-6752.

The Parched Pug is rated 4.4 stars by 101 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1590 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048-3793

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Turn east onto Artaius Pkwy off of Milwaukee Ave next to Trader Joe's.
Neighborhood
Libertyville
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 10:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 10:00 am–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mike Gussis
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.theparchedpug.com/
Phone number
(224) 433-6752
Private party facilities
Book our lounge to host your small event! Our semi-private lounge offers seating for up to 25, while overlooking the main dining area and Nanoputt. We also rent out larger space for groups up to 80.

The Parched Pug

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What 101 people are saying

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