Mcdonough's - Aurora

The Good: The prices are unbelievably low! I spent less than $40 for about eight drinks—amazing! They regularly host live music, which is a definite plus. There are tons of TVs, making it an excellent spot for game days! Plus, you'll find several pool tables and dart boards to keep you entertained. The Bad: Unfortunately, the draft beers and soda water were flat, and the service was a bit slow. The place could use a little updating, too. The Ugly: If you order a mixed drink, it’s a bit of a gamble; it may either be incredibly strong or you might wonder if they forgot the liquor altogether. Just remember, it's a dive bar located in Aurora, so adjust your expectations accordingly. Overall, McDonough's Pub is perfectly fine in my book. Cheers!

The food was awful; they should consider shutting down! Everything was unappetizing and tasted like frozen elementary school meals. I will be contacting the health department.

They offer several games to keep patrons entertained, including pool, darts, video games, and giant Jenga. We opted for Jenga while sipping a few brews. It was a lot of fun, although I lost! My brother and sister-in-law decided to order from the small menu. I didn’t try the food myself, but they didn’t have any complaints. There’s also a nice outdoor patio to enjoy. The staff was friendly, and the regulars mostly kept to themselves, but were open to chatting if you struck up a conversation. I don’t think this will become our regular hangout, but it’s definitely a place we’d consider returning to.

Five stars is a bit over the top for a dive bar, but McDonough's came through in the clutch two nights in a row. Labor Day evening, not many places open near my hotel but McDonough's was. Had a gin and tonic and hamburger while sitting on the patio enjoying the evening air. Hamburger was good-sized and juicy, fries were perfect. The next night I didn't get a chance for dinner until 10 p.m. and all the nearby places had stopped serving food by then, so back to McDonough's. Martini was delicious and nicely priced, hot wings very tasty. On both nights the bartender/waitress was friendly and efficient. Yay McDonough's!

Two words: Dive. Bar. This is the quintessential neighborhood dive, joint, whatever. It's dingy, the local crowd seems to know each other, the bartenders are efficient, and the drinks are not expensive. Wednesday night, as we stumbled upon, is Poker Night. I'm not sure of the logistics, but it looked popular. There are also Pool Tables $1.00 a game), Darts, and the ever-present bar-top multi-game machine. Photo Hunt and the like. We dropped our quarters into the Pool tables for at least 5 games. Had a blast. We shared some Cheese and Bacon fries that were good, and a friend reported that his Philly Cheesesteak was also good. So, decently priced booze, good eats, and a divey atmosphere? What more could you want from a Corner Bar?