Bennigan's

06/03/2026

Try the Bennigan's Club Sandwich today! 🥪

Stacked high with layers of turkey and Swiss, ham and cheddar, smokey bacon, and our signature basil mayo. It's the perfect choice for a delicious summer lunch. Fresh, flavorful, and satisfying!

Stop in and enjoy one today!

06/02/2026

🌴🍹 New cocktails have arrived at Bennigan’s… and they’re bringing vacation vibes with them.

Introducing Flip’s Tropical Favorites, a colorful collection of island-inspired cocktails designed to transport your taste buds somewhere a little sunnier. Whether you’re craving something fruity, frozen, refreshing, or just looking for an excuse to kick back with friends, we’ve got a tropical escape waiting for you.

For nearly 50 years, Bennigan’s has been serving up more than great food. We’ve been creating memorable experiences, innovative drinks, and reasons to gather around the table. These new cocktails are the latest chapter in that tradition.

So grab your crew, raise a glass, and let us bring the beach to your neighborhood. 🍍☀️🍒

Because at Bennigan’s, the good times are always in season.

Want to bring Bennigan’s to a city near you?

📧 Franchise inquiries: [email protected]

05/31/2026

Do you like a little kick in your cocktail? 🌶️

Stop by Bennigan's and spice things up with our new Wata Hot Rita!

A refreshing mix of watermelon with a jalapeno kick, finished with a flavorful Tajin rim. 🍹

Sweet, spicy, and packed with flavor-Come try one today!

05/30/2026

With the warmer weather here, stop by Bennigan's and try our new Lavender Berry Mojito! A refreshing blend of rum, lavender, fresh berries, and mint!

The Perfect cocktail to sip on the patio this season. 🫐

Come enjoy the sunshine and treat yourself to something delicious!

05/29/2026

Lights. Camera. Bennigan’s. 🎬🍀

Did you know Bennigan’s landed a starring role in the romantic comedy About Fate? We’re proud to be part of a story about connection, timing, and those little unexpected moments that can change everything.

Check out the story here:
https://www.restaurantnews.com/destiny-lands-bennigans-starring-role-in-new-movie-about-fate-090622/

Moments like this remind us that Bennigan’s has always been more than a restaurant. It’s a place where friends gather, dates happen, stories begin, and memories are made.

Whether it’s on the big screen or around a table with a Monte Cristo and a handcrafted cocktail, Bennigan’s has a way of becoming part of people’s stories.

Want to bring a little movie magic to your own hometown?

📧 Bring Bennigan’s to a city near you: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qifq_7wpPT8

In a strange twist of events, fate pushes two strangers, Margot (Emma Roberts) and Griffin (Thomas Mann) together on New Year's Eve. Watch About Fate on Prim...

05/29/2026

At Bennigan’s, being one of the originals doesn’t mean standing still. 🍸🍀

In fact, it’s just the opposite.

For nearly 50 years, Bennigan’s has been known for bold flavors, memorable experiences, and drinks that stand out from the crowd. Today, that tradition continues with a lineup of innovative cocktails that prove great ideas never go out of style.

From refreshing seasonal favorites to creative new concoctions crafted by our talented team, we’re always looking for ways to surprise and delight our guests while staying true to the spirit that made Bennigan’s legendary in the first place.

Because innovation isn’t about forgetting who you are.

It’s about building on what made you great.

That’s the Bennigan’s way. And as we continue our comeback, we’re raising the bar higher than ever.

Want to bring Bennigan’s to a city near you?

📧 Franchise inquiries: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

05/29/2026

Have you tried our Kilkenny County Chicken Salad yet? 🥗

It's a fresh and flavorful way to kick off your day.

Stop by Bennigan's today and give it a try.

05/29/2026

UPDATE:

We are back to our regular schedule! Come in and eat with us before we change our minds!! :D

🚧 Bennigan’s Closed Today🚧

To ensure the best experience for our guests, Bennigan’s will be closed today for planned maintenance. We’re sorry for the inconvenience and truly appreciate your patience.

We’ll be back and ready to serve you on Saturday, May 30th at 4 PM.

Thank you for your continued support!

05/28/2026

🍔It's National Hamburger Day! 🍔

Come down to Bennigan's and celebrate with one of our mouthwatering Prime Burgers!

🔥Go bold with the Irishman Whiskey Burger.
🥓Or keep it classic the the BBQ Bacon Cheddar Burger.

Feeling extra hungry? Make it a Big Irish- Double the size, double the flavor!

Stop in today and satisfy that burger craving!

05/27/2026

Looking for the perfect place to host your graduation party? Celebrate with us at Bennigan's!
Reserve your event at Bennigan's and receive a complementary platter with your booking!
Great food, drinks, and plenty of space to celebrate your graduate's big achievement!
[email protected]
(847)488-9900

05/26/2026

Download the Bennigan's app and start earning points today!

05/26/2026

🎉 Happy 22nd Anniversary to our incredible Bennigan’s team in Matamoros, Mexico! 🍀

For 22 years you’ve been serving great food, creating memories, welcoming guests like family, and carrying the Bennigan’s spirit with pride. That kind of dedication doesn’t happen by accident—it comes from an amazing team, strong leadership, and a community that keeps coming back.

We’re incredibly proud of everything you’ve built and grateful to have you as part of the Bennigan’s family.

Here’s to 22 years of tradition… and many more to come. 🍻

Want to start your own tradition? Bring Bennigan’s to a city near you.

📧 Franchise inquiries: [email protected]

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day from Bennigan's!

Today, we remember and honor the heroes who make the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom! ❤️🤍💙

Join us as we reflect, remember, and give thanks.

05/25/2026

🍀 This Memorial Day, all of us at Bennigan’s pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave everything in service to our country.

Today we reflect with gratitude, remember their sacrifice, and keep their families in our thoughts.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

05/24/2026

Sundays are made for Bloody Mary's!

Stop by Bennigan's today and kick off your day the right way with a delicious start.🍹

05/23/2026

🌞🎉PATIO BASH AT BENNIGAN'S 🎉🌞
Join us TODAY! from 12-3PM
Lets kick off patio season the right way!
Come hang out and see what makes our patio so special!
We'll have games and fun for everyone:
🎯Bags (Co****le)
🪜Ladder Ball
🎲Life-sized Jenga
🍻Drink Specials
✔ $4 Domestic Bottles
✔ $5 Vegas Bombs
✔ $ 5 High Noon
🍔Food Specials
✔ 1/2 Price Apps.
✔ $12 Cheeseburgers
Grab your friends, enjoy the sunshine, and celebrate the start of patio season in style with us! 😎
If you are interested in renting the patio for your next party, call Michelle at Bennigan's today and book your event now.
(847) 488-9900
[email protected]

05/22/2026

🌞🎉PATIO BASH AT BENNIGAN'S 🎉🌞
Join us tomorrow, May 23rd from 12-3PM and kick off patio season the right way!
Come hang out and see what makes our patio so special!
We'll have games and fun for everyone:
🎯Bags (Co****le)
🪜Ladder Ball
🎲Life-sized Jenga
🍻Drink Specials
✔ $4 Domestic Bottles
✔ $5 Vegas Bombs
✔ $ 5 High Noon
🍔Food Specials
✔ 1/2 Price Apps.
✔ $12 Cheeseburgers
Grab your friends, enjoy the sunshine, and celebrate the start of patio season in style with us! 😎
If you are interested in renting the patio for your next party, call Michelle at Bennigan's today and book your event now.
(847) 488-9900
[email protected]

05/22/2026

Looking for somewhere to host your graduation party?

Book your party with Bennigan's and receive a complementary platter!

Call or E-Mail Michelle
(847)488-9900
[email protected]

05/21/2026

Throwback Thursday time… and this one is pretty legendary. 🍀

Long before superheroes, blockbuster movies, and taking on world-ending villains, Paul Rudd was working at Bennigan’s.

Real tables. Real guests. Real Bennigan’s energy.

That’s what New-stalgia is all about. Celebrating the past, honoring the journey, and carrying that same spirit into what comes next.

The aprons may change. The careers may grow. But great hospitality never goes out of style.

And neither does Bennigan’s.

Want to help write the next chapter and bring Bennigan’s back to a city near you?

📧 Franchise inquiries: [email protected]

05/20/2026

05/18/2026

It's getting warmer out there, which means it's the perfect time for delicious cocktails on the patio! 🌞🍹

Come to Bennigan's and sip on something fun, refreshing, and full of flavor. From tropical favorites to refreshing classics, we've got the prefect drink waiting for you!

05/17/2026

Looking for the perfect plate to host your graduation party? Celebrate with us at Bennigan's!

Reserve your event at Bennigan's and receive a complementary platter with your booking!

Great food, drinks, and plenty of space to celebrate your graduate's big achievement!

[email protected]
(847)488-9900

05/16/2026

Looking for the perfect place to host your graduation party? Celebrate with us at Bennigan's!🎉

Call to book your party now.
Reserve your event and receive a complimentary platter with your booking.

Great food, drinks, and plenty of space to celebrate your graduate's big achievement!

[email protected]
(847)488-9900

05/16/2026

A lot of people counted Bennigan’s out.
Our fearless leader Paul Mangiamele had a different idea: “Watch us.” 🍀

This FSR Magazine podcast dives into the comeback story behind Bennigan’s and Steak and Ale, how these iconic brands were brought back from the brink, and why the future ahead is even bigger:
https://www.fsrmagazine.com/podcast/how-paul-mangiamele-brought-iconic-brands-back-from-the-brink/

What makes us proud isn’t just the comeback itself. It’s the way it’s happening.

By staying true to what made Bennigan’s special in the first place: scratch-made food, innovative drinks, neighborhood energy, Irish hospitality, and creating the kind of nights people actually remember.

That connection still matters. Maybe now more than ever.

And with growing momentum, expanding concepts like Bennigan’s On The Fly, and new franchise opportunities continuing to open up, this next chapter feels incredibly exciting.

The comeback is real.
The future is even brighter.

Want to bring Bennigan’s to a city near you?

📧 Franchise inquiries: [email protected]

05/15/2026

🌞🎉PATIO BASH AT BENNIGAN'S 🎉🌞
Join us Saturday, May 23rd from 12-3PM and kick off patio season the right way!
Come hang out and see what makes our patio so special!
We'll have games and fun for everyone:
🎯Bags (Co****le)
🪜Ladder Ball
🎲Life-sized Jenga
🍻Drink Specials
✔ $4 Domestic Bottles
✔ $5 Vegas Bombs
✔ $ 5 High Noon
🍔Food Specials
✔ 1/2 Price Apps.
✔ $12 Cheeseburgers
Grab your friends, enjoy the sunshine, and celebrate the start of patio season in style with us! 😎
If you are interested in renting the patio for your next party, call Michelle at Bennigan's today and book your event now.
(847) 488-9900
[email protected]

05/12/2026

We’ll jump in here, Greasy News. 😄🍀

First off… respect for putting the Monte Cristo in its rightful legendary category.

But we’ve gotta gently push back on the “a few locations still exist” part because Bennigan’s is very much alive, growing, and writing one heck of a comeback story right now.

From Bennigan’s restaurants across the globe to 30+ Bennigan’s On The Fly locations across the U.S., the brand continues to grow while staying true to what made people fall in love with it in the first place: warm hospitality, scratch-made comfort food, cold drinks, and nights out that turn into memories.

And honestly? Seeing posts like this reminds us just how much Bennigan’s still means to people.

That kind of connection doesn’t disappear.It evolves.

The comeback continues. 🍻

Want to help bring Bennigan’s back to a city near you?

📧 Franchise inquiries: [email protected]

Bennigan's launched in the mid-1970s as one of the first casual dining chains.

Bennigan’s blended Irish pub vibes with American comfort food, amd became a go-to in the ‘80s and 1990s for happy hours, loaded potato skins, and those legendary Monte Cristo sandwiches deep-fried to golden perfection.

After overexpanding, the chain hit hard times & filed for bankruptcy in 2008 and closing hundreds of locations.

A few locations still exist today...mostly overseas

05/11/2026

🌞Patio season is here, and the drinks are calling! 🍹

Join us at Bennigan's and enjoy our beautiful sunny patio with something refreshing in hand!

🍋Try our Farmhouse Lemonade
Fresh citrus, a touch of rum and a hint of basil for the perfect summer sip!

🌺Looking for something non-alcoholic?
our Hawaiian Island Sunset brings tropical vibes with stone fruit, orange juice, and pineapple.

Come soak up the sun and sip something delicious with us!

05/10/2026

🍀 Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Bennigan’s. 💚

Today’s about celebrating the moms, grandmothers, stepmoms, and mother figures who brought us together around the table, made every moment feel special, and somehow always knew exactly what we needed.

Here’s to the laughs, the stories, the advice, and the memories that stay with us forever.

We hope your day is filled with great food, great company, and lots of love.

05/10/2026

🌷Happy Mother's Day to all the mom's out there! 🌷

05/10/2026

💐Happy Mother's Day from Bennigan's! 💐

Treat mom to something special on her day- she deserves it! From delicious meals to a relaxing atmosphere, we've got everything to make her feel celebrated!

Bring the whole family and let us help you make her day unforgettable. 🌸

05/09/2026

🍷It's National Moscato Day! 🍷

Come to Bennigan's and get a sip of something sweet! Whether you're celebrating with friends or just treating yourself, a glass of Moscato is the perfect way to toast the day! 🥂

Stop in and raise a glass with us today!🍾

05/08/2026

Ever wonder what’s really going on behind the scenes at your favorite restaurant? 👀

This fun read pulls back the curtain on some industry secrets—and we’re proud to see our own Lucas Dudley, Vice President of Franchise Operations, featured sharing insights from the Bennigan’s playbook:
https://www.aol.com/lifestyle/11-restaurant-industry-secrets-customers-184000158.html

At Bennigan’s, the “secret” has never really been a secret at all.
It’s about doing the fundamentals right every single time—scratch-made food, hand-crafted drinks, and creating a place where people actually want to gather, laugh, and stay a little longer.

That’s what’s fueled our comeback.
And it’s what’s driving everything we do as we continue to grow.

We’re proud of the team, proud of the momentum, and even more excited about what’s ahead.

Thinking about being part of it? Now’s a great time.

📧 Bring Bennigan’s to a city near you: [email protected]

05/08/2026

May 8th is National Have a Coke Day!

Bennigan's proudly serves Coke and Coke products!

Stop in and sip on an ice cold Coke Today!

05/08/2026

🌞Warmer days call for something fresh and delicious! 🍓

Come to Bennigan's and try our Megan's Berry Salad-the perfect blend of sweet, crisp, and refreshing flavors. 🥗🍓

Even better? Enjoy it out on our patio and soak up the sunshine while you dine!

Stop by today and taste summer in every bite!

05/07/2026

Have you tried our Bennigan's Club Sandwich yet? 🥪

Layers of deliciousness stacked high with Turkey, Swiss, Ham, Cheddar, and crispy Bacon-Finished with our signature basil mayo. Every bite is packed with flavor!

Stop in today at Bennigan's and see why this classic never goes out of style!

05/05/2026

Cinco de Mayo… Bennigan’s style. 🍀

We might celebrate a little differently—but trust us, it’s just as perfect.

Because at Bennigan’s, it’s never just about the food. It’s about the table full of friends, the extra round of laughs, and those “one more bite” moments you didn’t plan on.

That’s where Flip’s Super Loaded Nachos come in.
Crispy tortilla chips stacked with made-from-scratch beef and bean dip, chili con queso, melted cheddar, pico de gallo, jalapeños, guacamole, and finished with a drizzle of lime sour cream. It’s the kind of plate that disappears fast… and somehow brings everyone closer together.

And if you’re really doing Cinco de Mayo right?
Go for the Mix & Match Sampler.

Choose your lineup, but don’t skip the quesadillas—consider that our Bennigan’s nod to the occasion. Pair them with your favorites and suddenly the table’s full, the vibe’s right, and nobody’s in a hurry to leave.

Different? Sure.
Perfect? Absolutely.

That’s how we do it at Bennigan’s.

And if your neighborhood is missing out… maybe it’s time to fix that.

📧 Bring Bennigan’s to a city near you: [email protected]

05/04/2026

This is what happens when legacy meets momentum. 🍀

A new feature highlights the major milestones Bennigan’s and Steak and Ale have reached—and where we’re headed next:
https://www.restaurantnews.com/steak-and-ale-and-bennigans-reach-major-milestones-positioning-legendary-restaurant-brands-for-future-growth-011526/

What’s driving it all? A focus on what we’ve always done best—great food, genuine hospitality, and real connection—paired with a fresh approach to growth rooted in what we call new-stalgia.

We’re honoring the moments people remember while building new ones for today’s guests—and it’s working. With expanding domestic and international development, new concepts like Bennigan’s On The Fly, and a strong pipeline of future locations, the comeback isn’t just happening—it’s accelerating.

After 50 years, Bennigan’s isn’t just looking back.
We’re building forward.

The opportunity is real. The demand is there. And the future is wide open.

Want to bring Bennigan’s—or Steak and Ale—to a city near you?
📧 [email protected]

04/30/2026

When one of us wins, we all win. 🍀

This Tasting Table feature highlights Steak and Ale’s iconic Prime Rib as a standout favorite from the 80s—and we love seeing it get the recognition it deserves:
https://www.tastingtable.com/2154439/steak-and-ale-chain-prime-rib-customer-favorite-80s/

At Bennigan’s, we’ve always known how special Steak and Ale is. It’s not just a sibling brand—it’s part of the same foundation, the same vision that started with Norman Brinker and built experiences people still talk about today.

That’s why this comeback means so much.

Because the truth is, success for Steak and Ale is success for all of us. These brands grew up together, and now we’re growing forward together—bringing back the classics, building new energy, and reaching more communities than ever before.

The momentum is real. The connection is still there. And the future for both brands is wide open.

We’re proud to stand alongside Steak and Ale as this next chapter unfolds.

Want to bring Bennigan’s or Steak and Ale to your city?
📧 [email protected]

04/28/2026

The comeback isn’t coming… it’s already here.

This FSR feature dives into what’s driving the return of Bennigan’s and Steak and Ale—and why the future is bigger than ever:
https://www.fsrmagazine.com/feature/inside-the-comeback-of-the-century-and-two-restaurant-icons-ready-to-grow-again/

What stands out most? It’s all built on intention. From investing in training and culture to expanding flexible concepts like Bennigan’s On The Fly, everything is designed to grow the brand the right way—not just fast, but strong.

That’s how you take a legacy brand and turn it into something even more powerful.

Because at Bennigan’s, it’s always been about more than food—it’s about connection, energy, and creating experiences people come back for again and again.

And right now, that momentum is building everywhere.

The comeback is real. The opportunity is wide open. And the future? Unlimited. 🍀

Want to bring Bennigan’s or Steak and Ale to your city?
📧 [email protected]