{"id":24629,"date":"2025-07-16T11:32:32","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T16:32:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/2025\/07\/16\/jackman-co-will-bring-english-pub-favorites-to-glenview-chicago-magazine\/"},"modified":"2025-07-16T11:32:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T16:32:33","slug":"jackman-co-will-bring-english-pub-favorites-to-glenview-chicago-magazine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/2025\/07\/16\/jackman-co-will-bring-english-pub-favorites-to-glenview-chicago-magazine\/","title":{"rendered":"Jackman & Co. Will Bring English Pub Favorites to Glenview \u2013 Chicago Magazine"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction to Jackman & Co.<\/h2>\n

The English pub is one of my favorite types of restaurants, and while Chicago has a few good examples of the genre, there is always room for one more. Ballyhoo Hospitality, which is behind area favorites like Coda Di Volpe, Gemini, DeNucci\u2019s, and Sophia Steak, is opening Jackman & Co. in Glenview (1749 Glenview Rd.) later this month and will be serving a menu of British pub classics with a Midwestern twist.<\/p>\n

The Concept Behind Jackman & Co.<\/h2>\n

When Glenview was looking to bring a restaurant to their downtown, they reached out to Ballyhoo CEO Ryan O\u2019Donnell, who grew up around Glenview and notes that the downtown area has become a bit bare in recent years. \u201cA lot of these north shore suburbs see what happened in Wilmette and Lake Forest and want to have their little charming downtown,\u201d O\u2019Donnell explains. Glenview offered a partnership and a brand-new building, and Jackman & Co. was born.<\/p>\n

Authenticity with a Twist<\/h3>\n

O\u2019Donnell is very firm that Jackman & Co. is not one of those replica pubs with mass-produced antiques on the walls and mediocre fish and chips on the menu. While it\u2019s very much inspired by the great pubs of the United Kingdom, it\u2019s also a Midwestern restaurant. \u201cI\u2019m not trying to make everything \u2018proper\u2019,\u201d he says. Now, some things are absolutely proper, including British chips and aioli, but don\u2019t expect a theme restaurant.<\/p>\n

Menu Highlights<\/h2>\n

The menu is broken down into four sections \u2014 snacks, small, medium, and large. Snacks include Devils on Horseback (cheddar-stuffed dates with bacon and maple) and hand-cut chips. Small plates include English peas and bacon with leek cream, spiced lamb samosas, and a Peekytoe crab toast with dill. Larger dishes, like red curry prawns or a spatchcocked Cornish hen with figs and roasted olives round out the menu, and of course fish and chips are a highlight.<\/p>\n

Beverage Options<\/h3>\n

On the beverage side, expect plenty of Guinness \u2014 the restaurant is serving five different Guinness drinks including a black and blue (with Allagash White) and a snakebite (with Magner\u2019s cider). There are local beers as well, plus a diverse wine list. Jackman & Co has partnered with Middlebrow for a custom beer (Jackman Ale), a low alcohol K\u00f6lsch-style offering that sounds ideal for summer. A large central bar is a common feature of many Ballyhoo restaurants, and Jackman & Co. is no exception; a 28-seat bar with multiple sides has almost 90 seats, so there\u2019s plenty of room to kick back with a Black and Tan.<\/p>\n

Ambiance and Experience<\/h2>\n

Another highlight: The huge, 60-seat patio that overlooks the North Branch of the Chicago River. As the restaurant will be open seven days a week for dinner (and eventually adding brunch). I have a feeling that it\u2019s going to become a popular after work hangout spot for Glenview residents, especially in good weather. Jackman & Co. is slated to open before the end of July.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n

Jackman & Co. promises to bring a unique dining experience to Glenview, blending traditional English pub favorites with a Midwestern twist. With its diverse menu, extensive beverage options, and inviting ambiance, it’s poised to become a favorite among locals and visitors alike.<\/p>\n

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