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Food and Beverage ServicesIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
Butch McGuire's is a family-owned saloon in Chicago's Gold Coast, operating within the food and beverage services sector. The venue was founded in 1961 when founder Butch McGuire borrowed money to open a Division Street saloon he described as a singles bar, a concept that helped shape Chicago's nightlife. Over the decades it has become a local institution, known for its late-night dining and for pioneering practices such as hiring female bartenders and managers. Today, under the leadership of Butch's son Bobby McGuire, traditions continue, including the extensive Christmas decorations and charitable efforts for Mercy Home for Boys & Girls of Chicago, along with a house-made signature shot called Christmas In Your Mouth. Located at 20 West Division Street in Chicago, the venue remains a neighborhood gathering spot that serves burgers and Bloody Marys and stays open late on weekends.