A pub/grill, not the song. Tho the song is one of my favorites. Let’s pause, shall we?
The Penny Lane Pub is a modestly sized bar and grill with daily specials, live music on weekends, and open til 3 AM. They have a good bar menu with pizza, sandwiches, wings, tacos, and of course burgers.
I went with the “Olive Burger” which is kind of a thing in the Chicago area, a burger patty topped with sliced green or black olives. On some menus, it’s called a “Queen Burger,” and I’ve never been able to find out how it came into being. It was right up there in the mighty fine category, as were the fresh cut fries. Great beef taste, ample sized, bun substantial enough to hold all manner of toppings. Delish.
Penny Lane obviously buys quality ingredients, and fresh, attractive produce. The kitchen again, obviously, takes pride in their presentation.
Despite its location in Barrington, one of the poshest Chicago suburbs, I found the prices to be very modest. Sandwiches and drinks for two, $14.00.
Not far down the road, you can easily pay double that (or more) at other Barrington watering holes.
I’ll do it again, to check out the pizza and some of the nightly specials, you betcha. The location is on a not very well traveled road, but easy to find, head north of I-90 on highway 59 and hang a left on Penny Road, the joint is just ahead on your left.
Olive Burger
Penny Lane Review