Pleasant House Pub – British
Step into a warm, convivial sanctuary where the comforting aroma of slow-simmered savory pies and bubbling Welsh rarebit invites lingering over a pint. The kitchen celebrates the soul of British comfort, pairing the satisfying crunch of golden-crusted Scotch eggs with the spice-laden warmth of curry chips and hearty steak-and-ale fillings. It is a spirited neighborhood haunt where traditional pub snacks and elevated comfort classics come together to create a dining experience that feels both nostalgic and vibrantly modern.
South Halsted Street +17735237437 https://www.pleasanthousepub.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: British
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Pleasant House Pub
Dairy-Free at Pleasant House Pub
Pleasant House Pub in Chicago has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Coriander Chutney, Rockin' Vegan Pie and Green Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Pleasant House Pub
Pleasant House Pub in Chicago has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Coriander Chutney, Pickled Egg and Curry Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Pleasant House Pub
Pleasant House Pub in Chicago has 16 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Coriander Chutney, Mash and Crown Your Pie!. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Pleasant House Pub
Pleasant House Pub in Chicago has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Green Salad, Crispy Buttermilk-Fried Chicken Sandwich and Curry Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Pleasant House Pub
Pleasant House Pub in Chicago has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Curry Sauce, Domaine De Boissan (Glass) and Wee Pot O’ Pickles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Pleasant House Pub
Pleasant House Pub in Chicago has 6 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pickled Egg, Royal Pimm's Cup and Curry Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Pleasant House Pub
Pleasant House Pub in Chicago has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Curry Sauce and Wee Pot O’ Pickles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Pleasant House Pub
Pleasant House Pub in Chicago has 12 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Coriander Chutney, Rockin' Vegan Pie and Green Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Pleasant House Pub
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Royal English Breakfast | 118.2 g | 71.3 g |
| Croque Madame | 27 g | 47.9 g |
| Currywurst | 45 g | 45.3 g |
| Royal Pub Salad | 72.9 g | 36.8 g |
| Simple Breakfast | 50.9 g | 25.9 g |
| Deluxe Gravy Chips | 21.4 g | 25.8 g |
| Royal Breakfast Pie | 12.6 g | 24.8 g |
| Friday Fish & Chips | 27.1 g | 23.5 g |
| Bacon, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich | 5.8 g | 20.7 g |
| Crispy Buttermilk-Fried Chicken Sandwich | 8.1 g | 20.6 g |
| Pub Burger | 1.4 g | 20.4 g |
| Steak & Ale | 72.6 g | 20 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its expertly seasoned menu, guests rave about the standout main courses and flavorful appetizers that define the dining experience. Reviewers highlight the pleasant, welcoming environment as a vibrant addition to the neighborhood, noting that the atmosphere is perfect for a well-planned evening out. Visitors consistently praise the efficient and professional service, emphasizing that the attentive staff ensures a seamless meal from start to finish.
Menu
Pub Snacks
- Wee Pot O’ Pickles - $3.5: A variety of housemade pickled vegetables Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickled Egg - $4.5: With a pack of crisps Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Scotch Egg - $6.5: Medium-boiled egg wrapped in pork sausage, coated in breadcrumbs, and fried, with grainy mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
- Welsh Rarebit - $5: Creamy beer cheese smothered on toasted sourdough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rarebit Mac ’n’ Cheese - $7.5: Beer cheese sauce, penne, and toasted sourdough breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Chips - $8: Curry sauce, mint, and lemon zest Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deluxe Gravy Chips - $10.5: Braised beef, aged cheddar, and beef gravy Available at: dinner, lunch
- Currywurst - $10.5: Signature curry chips with curry sauce, mint, lemon zest with a whole smoked German sausage and curry spices Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Royal Pies
- Steak & Ale - $13.5: Royally rich beef stew with carrots, shallots, and herbs Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Balti - $13.5: Fragrant stew with chicken, tomatoes, and proprietary curry spices Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom & Kale - $13.5: Assorted mushrooms and kale in a white wine and parmesan cream sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rockin' Vegan Pie - $13.5: Zucchini, yellow squash, chickpea, sweet potato, and golden raisins in a North African spiced-tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Take-And-Bake Royal Pies - $12: Cold or frozen pies to bake at home Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Pub Plates
- Pub Burger - $17: Griddled double beef patty, cheddar, bacon aioli, and red onion on a Pleasant House bun, with chips and a pickle Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Falafel Burger - $16.5: Roasted veggie and falafel patty with red cabbage salad, lemon tahini dressing, tomato, pickle, onion, garlic and harissa sauces. Served with chips Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Buttermilk-Fried Chicken Sandwich - $16.5: Lemon and herb-marinated chicken breast, zucchini pickles, chipotle mayo. Served with chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bangers & Mash - $15.5: British-style banger sausages, mashed potatoes, pea shoots, and onion gravy Dietary tags: South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Friday Fish & Chips - $17.5: Fresh, beer-batter-dipped fish and triple-fried chips, with homemade tartar sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wednesday Chicken Tikka Curry - $17: Mildly spicy, creamy chicken tikka curry with basmati rice, naan bread and coriander chutney Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Green Salad - $8: Local greens, cucumber, croutons, pickled red onions, carrots, and sherry vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Royal Pub Salad - $13: Local greens, cucumber, spiced pickled carrot, shaved apple, radish, cranberries, pepitas, Shropshire blue cheese, and honey mustard and dill dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch Specials
- Royal English Breakfast - $16: Fried eggs, Royal Banger sausage, Royal Rashers, black pudding, baked beans, grilled tomato, roasted mushrooms, sourdough toast, butter and jam Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bacon, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich - $13: Scrambled egg, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese on brioche bun served with a side of chips Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Simple Breakfast - $8.5: Two eggs sunny-side up, sourdough toast, butter and jam, salad greens with sherry vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- French Toast - $11: Blueberry compote, vanilla anglaise, maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Croque Madame - $13: Toasted sourdough topped with Royal Rashers, creamy bechamel, Gruyère cheese and sunny side-up egg with a small green salad Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Royal Breakfast Pie - $8: Choice of Sausage, Egg and Cheese or Spinach, Egg and Cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Beans and Toast - $3.5: Homemade baked beans on sourdough toast Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Sides and Add-ons
- Mash - $3.25: Fluffy mashed potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peas - $3.25: Organic garden peas with butter, mint, and lemon zest Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand-Cut Chips - $6: Chunky, triple fried Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crown Your Pie! - $3.25: Top your pie with fluffy mashed potatoes and gravy Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Gravy - $0.75: Vegan beef-style gravy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Coriander Chutney - $0.75: Tangy cilantro sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Curry Sauce - $0.75: Aromatic curry sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
Sweets
- Sticky Toffee Pudding - $7: Steamed date cake with toffee and custard sauces Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocol-Oaty Lace Cookie - $3: Crispy oatmeal-lace cookie sandwiched with dark chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Old Fashioned - $12: Old Forester Bourbon, Angostura, Orange Demerara Syrup, Orange Twist, Cherry
- London Classic Gin & Tonic - $12: Hayman's London Dry Gin with juniper and lime botanicals, tonic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Royal Pimm's Cup - $13: Pimms No. 1, Prairie Cucumber Vodka, Cucumber, Royal Ginger Fizz, Lemon Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Sangria - $13: Hibiscus sorrel rum punch and red wine cocktail with spiced rum, citrus, Royal Ginger Fizz
- House Margarita - $12: Corazon Tequila, Lime, Agave, Triple Sec
- Drip Coffee - $4: Four Letter Word Coffee
- Latte - $5: Espresso with steamed milk
- Royal Ginger Fizz - $5: Spicy house ginger ale Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Domaine De Boissan (Glass) - $9: Cotes du Rhone, France Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Pleasant House Pub
- Is Pleasant House Pub dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Pleasant House Pub has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Coriander Chutney, Rockin' Vegan Pie and Green Salad.
- What can I eat at Pleasant House Pub on a dairy-free diet?
- Coriander Chutney, Rockin' Vegan Pie and Green Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 10 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Pleasant House Pub have vegan options?
- Yes. 12 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Coriander Chutney and Rockin' Vegan Pie.
- Is Pleasant House Pub gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Pleasant House Pub?
- Royal English Breakfast, at roughly 71.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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