Ballydoyle Irish Pub

Ballydoyle Irish Pub brought its Downers Grove formula to downtown Aurora: a big Irish pub and restaurant with live music and a full food menu. The Aurora pub is at 28 W. New York Street on the west side of the river, a short walk from the Paramount Theatre and the casino, which makes the room a pre-show and post-show stop. Private rooms hold 15 to 100 guests, including the Barrelman’s Lounge, and the pub takes carryout orders online. The St. Patrick’s Day season, counted down on the pub’s site, is the busiest stretch of the year.

What to know

• The Aurora pub is at 28 W. New York Street, on the west bank of the Fox River near the Paramount Theatre.
• The original Ballydoyle is at 5157 Main Street in Downers Grove; Aurora is the second location.
• Private rooms, including the Barrelman’s Lounge, hold 15 to 100 guests.
• The pub’s St. Patrick’s Day season, counted down on its website, is the busiest stretch of the year.
• Carryout ordering and e-gift cards are available online.