Duke Of Perth
Pub · Lakeview East
2827 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
Highlights
All-you-can-eat fish & chips, extensive whisky & beer selection
All-you-can-eat fish & chips, extensive whisky & beer selection
"If it weren't for the massive gold lettering out front, this spot might get overlooked by the casual passerby. Thankfully, that's at least enough to draw in first-timers. After that, Duke of Perth becomes one of those cozy go-tos. Considered thee Scottish pub in Chicago, DOP offers a generous variety of whiskeys, several beers you'd be hard pressed to find on tap elsewhere, and a somewhat secret patio. Then, there are Fridays. For $12, you can help yourself to all you can eat fish & chips. This is why many know the place. Also, there are few cozier bars to hole up in during a Windy City winter." - Studio Malt
"The Deal: $18.95 AYCE Fish And Chips Wed & Fri This 35-year-old Scottish pub moved to a bigger Lakeview spot in 2024. Sure, it's only a five-minute walk from the old location, but we're glad their fish and chips made the journey. And every Wednesday and Friday, the beer-battered fish and fried potatoes are AYCE for just $18.95." - john ringor
"This Scottish pub has been around since 1989 and moved to a larger Lakeview space—five minutes away—in 2024. They have bar food like burgers and chicken fingers, plus AYCE fish and chips every Wednesday and Friday for $18.95. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - John Ringor
"One of Chicago’s most popular fish fries is at Duke of Perth, especially on Wednesdays and Fridays when the beer-battered cod is all-you-can-eat (dine-in only). Call for takeout orders." - Ashok Selvam, Naomi Waxman, Eater Staff
"Known for one of the city’s best plates of fish and chips and as a rare Chicago pub that highlights Scottish cuisine, the Duke of Perth is leaving its longtime home after a 35-year stint at 2913 N. Clark Street and relocating to 2827 N. Broadway (the former Renaldi’s Pizza). Backed by John and Pam Crombie and Colin Cameron—who handled day-to-day operations early on—the pub dates to the 1980s when Crombie ran International Antiques across the street and later opened the pub; early praise from Chicago magazine helped save it after initial financial struggles. Facing an expiring lease and thin profits, the partners chose to move rather than risk renewing, and the new location will keep the same core offerings and atmosphere: good whisky, good beer, wonderful all-you-can-eat fish and chips, no TVs, and a focus on conversation, with heavy redecorating already underway. The plan is to close the Clark Street site around May 25 so frequent musicians can say goodbye and to open on Broadway in early June; Crombie even bought Renaldi’s old liquor license—named “Shorty O’Toole’s”—and says simply, 'Just because the Duke is the Duke and everybody likes it.'" - Ashok Selvam
