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Ballydoyle - Downers Grove

Ballydoyle - Downers Grove Ballydoyle - Downers Grove is a pub and gastropub located on Main Street that offers a variety of delicious Irish fare and incredible beverages, including over 80 whiskeys. Live music is featured every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday night. Come for the great entertainment and stay for the food and drinks!
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Join us for Open Mic Night! Tonight we have Brian Christian Adam hosting! Come showcase your musical talents! Sign up at...
06/03/2026

Join us for Open Mic Night! Tonight we have Brian Christian Adam hosting! Come showcase your musical talents! Sign up at 7:30PM and music starts at 8PM 🎤🎶

This Saturday, June 6! The Dudes That Rock come to Ballydoyle - Downers Grove to play a great show for you starting at 3...
06/02/2026

This Saturday, June 6! The Dudes That Rock come to Ballydoyle - Downers Grove to play a great show for you starting at 3PM! Rocking covers from from the 50's to now!

Join us for Trivia TONIGHT at the pub with host Tim Dite! Prize is awarded to the top team each week! Start time at 7:30...
06/02/2026

Join us for Trivia TONIGHT at the pub with host Tim Dite! Prize is awarded to the top team each week! Start time at 7:30PM! 💡❓🤔

Join us for a great night of live music at Ballydoyle - Downers Grove this Saturday, June 6 at 8PM! Chalant takes the st...
06/01/2026

Join us for a great night of live music at Ballydoyle - Downers Grove this Saturday, June 6 at 8PM! Chalant takes the stage with a full night of high-energy, crowd-favorite covers — plus a special appearance by Rock Steady. They always bring the house down!

Expect a packed house, great drinks, and a fun atmosphere. Grab your friends and come out for a great night!

06/01/2026

The Heartwreckers play live at the pub this Friday, June 5 at 8PM! Come sing all your favorite Tom Petty hits by a band that does Tom Petty right! This one is gonna be a blast!

The McNulty Irish Dancers will be at the pub today! Come down and see them starting at 4PM! Fun for the whole family!
06/01/2026

The McNulty Irish Dancers will be at the pub today! Come down and see them starting at 4PM! Fun for the whole family!

Live tomorrow at Ballydoyle - Downers Grove! Don't miss an incredible tribute to Matchbox 20 & more with Matchbox 90s! S...
05/29/2026

Live tomorrow at Ballydoyle - Downers Grove! Don't miss an incredible tribute to Matchbox 20 & more with Matchbox 90s! Show starts at 9PM.

No need to call it a night early. Our kitchen’s cooking ‘til 1AM every Friday & Saturday 🔥Grab a bite, grab a beer, and ...
05/29/2026

No need to call it a night early. Our kitchen’s cooking ‘til 1AM every Friday & Saturday 🔥

Grab a bite, grab a beer, and catch some live music from some of your favorite local bands while you’re at it.

Come on out tomorrow night to rock the night away with No Limit starting at 9PM 🤘🎤
05/28/2026

Come on out tomorrow night to rock the night away with No Limit starting at 9PM 🤘🎤

Ballydoyle - Downers Grove is immediately hiring experienced servers to join our team! One of the best live music venues...
05/28/2026

Ballydoyle - Downers Grove is immediately hiring experienced servers to join our team! One of the best live music venues in the 'burbs, Ballydoyle is a family owned business - voted Best Irish Pub over 10 years in a row - serving up great entertainment and award winning food.

There’s always potential to grow within our group of successful restaurant brands! If you or someone you know is interested, contact us or stop by the restaurant to inquire in person.

Join us for STINGO Musical Bingo with Sting City Music & Productions on Thursday nights at 7PM! Free to play and free to...
05/28/2026

Join us for STINGO Musical Bingo with Sting City Music & Productions on Thursday nights at 7PM! Free to play and free to win with prizes each round! 🎤🤩🍻🎶

Don't settle for anything less than the perfect pint. Our bartenders know how to get Guinness right - each and every tim...
05/27/2026

Don't settle for anything less than the perfect pint. Our bartenders know how to get Guinness right - each and every time! 🍺🍀🇮🇪

Join us for Open Mic Night! Tonight we have Tommy Navarro hosting! Come showcase your musical talents! Sign up at 7:30PM...
05/27/2026

Join us for Open Mic Night! Tonight we have Tommy Navarro hosting! Come showcase your musical talents! Sign up at 7:30PM and music starts at 8PM 🎤🎶

Claremont Drive comes to Ballydoyle - Downers Grove this Saturday, May 30 @ 3PM! Come join us for a matinee show as we t...
05/26/2026

Claremont Drive comes to Ballydoyle - Downers Grove this Saturday, May 30 @ 3PM! Come join us for a matinee show as we take a ride into the past via some Baby Boomer Rock n' Roll!

A Tribute to Matchbox 20 & More! Get ready to belt out every lyric, feel every chord, and relive the raw emotion of the ...
05/26/2026

A Tribute to Matchbox 20 & More! Get ready to belt out every lyric, feel every chord, and relive the raw emotion of the 90s with Matchbox 90s at the pub this Saturday, May 30! 🎶

Today, we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country's freedom. Thank you. The pub opens a...
05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country's freedom. Thank you. The pub opens at 11AM and will be open all day today.

Get your live music fix at Ballydoyle - Downers Grove! Every weekend, we have daytime matinee shows to start the fun ear...
05/22/2026

Get your live music fix at Ballydoyle - Downers Grove! Every weekend, we have daytime matinee shows to start the fun early and evening shows to keep the party going all night long! See you at the pub 🎶

Don't miss Bella's Second Shot taking the stage in the pub tomorrow night at 9PM! Come out and enjoy all your favorite h...
05/22/2026

Don't miss Bella's Second Shot taking the stage in the pub tomorrow night at 9PM! Come out and enjoy all your favorite horn band tunes!

We're open all Memorial Day weekend, including Monday! We've got great music this weekend with Hutch N Vee on Friday nig...
05/22/2026

We're open all Memorial Day weekend, including Monday! We've got great music this weekend with Hutch N Vee on Friday night and Archive Raiders + Bella's Second Shot on Saturday plus the patio is open for summer shenanigans! Get down to the pub, grab a seat, and enjoy your holiday weekend! 🍺☘️☀️

Tomorrow night! Join us for a show with Hutch N Vee at 8:30PM! Shawn Michael Hutchings (aka HUTCH) has honed a unique gu...
05/21/2026

Tomorrow night! Join us for a show with Hutch N Vee at 8:30PM! Shawn Michael Hutchings (aka HUTCH) has honed a unique guitar sound, sharing stages with Chicago’s finest Come out for a little good time rock n' roll to soothe your soul!

Hutch N Vee bring a great show to the pub this Friday, May 22! Get your fill of rock, pop, country, & throwback sing-alo...
05/19/2026

Hutch N Vee bring a great show to the pub this Friday, May 22! Get your fill of rock, pop, country, & throwback sing-alongs to kick off the long weekend!

Address

5157 Main Street
Downers Grove, IL
60515

To get to the pub/gastropub located on Main Street in Downers Grove, you can take the public transportation by getting off at the Downers Grove station and walking for a few blocks towards the east. Alternatively, if you are driving, you can take I-355 and exit on Ogden Avenue. Then head west on Ogden Avenue until you reach Main Street where you will need to head north. You can park your car at any of the street parking spots available along Main Street or use one of the nearby public parking lots.

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 11pm
Tuesday 8am - 11pm
Wednesday 4pm - 11pm
Thursday 11am - 11pm
Friday 11am - 1am
Saturday 11am - 1am
Sunday 11am - 8pm

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Ballydoyle - Downers Grove is the perfect spot for anyone looking to enjoy great food, amazing brews, and a wide selection of whiskeys any day of the week. The pub's location on Main Street makes it easily accessible for locals and visitors alike. But what really sets Ballydoyle apart is its live music events that take place every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. With local acts like 3 For the Show, Aidan O'Toole, Whiskey Kitten, Ebony and Ivory, Easy Munny, and Small Batch performing regularly, there's always something to look forward to at Ballydoyle. And if you're looking for a fun activity outside of the pub scene, Ballydoyle also hosts an annual golf outing at Phillips Park Golf Course with refreshments and contests included. Plus, their private room rentals are perfect for intimate dinners or festive gatherings. Overall, Ballydoyle - Downers Grove is a must-visit spot for anyone looking for great food, drinks, and entertainment in the area.

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