Vaughan Hospitality Group—long considered a cornerstone of Irish hospitality in Chicago—has shaped the Irish cultural and social landscape of the city since opening Vaughan’s Pub on Milwaukee Avenue on the Northwest Side in 1987.

Vaughan Hospitality Group was founded by Dan Joe and Bina Vaughan, who emigrated from Newmarket, County Cork in 1984 with 7 of their 9 children. It was a family-run neighborhood pub that championed community, culture, connection, and Irish hospitality. With the second generation—brothers Eamonn and Kevin Vaughan and Kevin’s wife Kristan,

Vaughan Hospitality Group grew into a respected collective of 7 establishments known for warmth, authenticity, and service. Eamonn sadly passed away in 2023. Today, under the leadership of Kevin and Kristan, the group operates six well-loved Chicago venues, employing more than 300 people and serving as a welcoming home for both locals and visitors.

The group’s longstanding dedication to Chicago’s Irish community is profound: from supporting GAA clubs, Irish charities, and cultural organizations (including Ireland Network Chicago), to providing opportunities for hundreds of J-1 visa students, Vaughan Hospitality Group has consistently strengthened the bridge between Chicago and Ireland.

Their commitment extends beyond the Irish diaspora, supporting and helping to lead neighborhood programs, youth sports, local chambers, and the Illinois Restaurant Association.