Osito&#x27;s Tap

Another great place among a few along Ridgeland Avenue. They have a really nice patio and often…read morewill bring the TVs out there to host watching parties for various games. The servers are super super nice, checking on us frequently to make sure we are good. I really like that on some of these hot summer days, they had some free water bottles out for folks. Another establishment that lets you bring your own food. All around, one of our favorite places to hang out if there's a game on!

We came here to watch Mexico win last night! Woo hoo!!! The place has a super chill, neighborhood…read morebar vibe. It's small on the inside but they just upgraded their patio and it's super cute! They have big screens outside as well so there was plenty of space to watch Mexico win! Woo hoo!!! They have a good selection of drink options with a seasonal cocktail menu. They don't serve food but they do allow outside food in. We ended up getting tacos delivered. The service was great! Never had to wait long to order a drink and server continued to check in with us and they were all very sweet. They have some gaming machines if that's your thing. We'll def be back!!

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Kinslahger Brewing Company

4.7(79 reviews)

4.2 mi

Great beers. Came here after visiting a nearby botanical garden, I grabbed a flight and it was…read morepretty easy. The flight was around $9 if I recall, which is probably one of the cheapest you can get anywhere. My favorite was the hazy ipa. The nitro pour was good but too smooth, felt like no carbonation whatsoever. The server was super friendly, allowed us to grab a pizza nearby. Great ambiance. Perhaps seating up to 30-35.

Good hard to find small brewery. It's located a bit away from the main parts of Oak Park…read more Kinslahger is located on the south side of town on Roosevelt. A quiet atmosphere. There's no noisy music or TVs, making you pay more attention to the beers and other drink options. A small place but it still has lots of beers to choose from. It's a pretty nice looking place and there's not a whole lot of room. This place usually isn't that busy though. Mostly because it's not as well known. We came in and tried some beers and snacks. It's about $7 for a pint. That's not bad for a small craft brewery like this. Best one was the Baltic Porter. This had coffee and dark chocolate aromas, with fig and raisin notes, and it was quite strong. A heavy beer at 9.8% ABV. There's bar snacks like cashews at $4 a bag or like that. Come here if looking for a brewery that puts focus on beers and not games. If looking for a brewery where the main thing is beers, this is it. There's only a few snacks but you can bring food in or get it delivered or whatever.

Baltic Porter And Bag Of Cashews

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Cocktails and wines available if you're not a beer person.

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4.0(77 reviews)

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Always a new beer to try. Staff is friendly and helpful in finding your perfect choice. The decor…read moreis eclectic and warm, plus you can bring your dog.

This is a dog-inclusive bar, and for this reason I've never been. I am both allergic too and afraid…read moreof most dogs, and startle to literally every bark. Every time. So I have never gone in despite waking past at least once a week. Yesterday, someone invited me for a beer at Poor Phil's, which was closed at the time, so they changed the location to The Beer Shop, not realizing my dog issue. I was feeling brave, so I went in! Thankfully, no allergic reaction. There was only one small dog there while I was there, about 30 minutes, and the dog only walked by once, while leashed. A few tables with kids playing board games. A few folks at the bar. I really dug the vibe, and if it was pet-free, I'd totally come here more often! The bartender was super duper friendly, really cool. I got a cider on tap, and there were non-alcohol options as well, even saw a canned Diet Coke- my favorite!! I realize I'm not their ideal customer, with my dog challenges. If you have a dog, this looks to be the perfect spot for you! I wish I could visit again, but I think I'll pass as dogs barking indoors make me startle, cry, and flee. But I had a good experience yesterday.

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Still waiting on part of our party, but it's got potential! Dinner should be fish & chips!…read moreIt was, and it was perfect!

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4.1(383 reviews)

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While the staff is very friendly and tentative, I will say the food sucks…read more What kind of bar doesn't have frosty mugs? What kind of bar serves you frozen chicken wings? Chicken wings with a cold beer is a staple for a sports bar and a tavern, when you are so cheap and you microwave frozen chicken wings, you totally suck. I myself will never go back to this establishment.

We came for brunch for the 1st time. Better flavors overall…read more The avocado toast is confusing. My opinion is there is too much corn. I think if it was charred & maybe a little less lime juice it might be a more satisfying bite. In its current form, i couldn't taste the avocado at all. I knocked off all the corn & tried the avocados that way; they were just ripe & creamy. Bread is great quality. Eggs were perfectly cooked. Husband got the American breakfast. All components were cooked & seasoned well, & i liked the added peppers & spinach to the breakfast potatoes; nice touch. $4.30 up charge for subbing out impossible patty for breakfast meat. Beautiful patio experience. Effective service.

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Taylor Street Tap

4.8(31 reviews)

Nice little dive bar. First time here. Chill vibes. Good service. They open late at 5:00pm…read more Would recommend, would return.

Brian is the best! Great vibes. Great atmosphere. Live music! Best bar in the area ! Service was…read morephenomenal !

4.3 mi•Ukrainian Village, West Town

Beautiful Bar

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Forbidden Root

4.3(650 reviews)

If you like beer, you should be able to find one you like here. There are plenty to choose from…read moreand the descriptions are accurate. My beverage/beer order was the Night Moth Oak-Conditioned Hazy IPA | 7.2% | 12oz/8 - 5oz/4. I recommend this if you are a fan of Hazy IPA's. My food order was the Beer braised, short rib with roasted root vegetables, polenta, swiss chard, and sweety drops. Tender and tasty short ribs. I will be craving the sweety drops for sure. Bar seating, regular tables and high top tables available here.

Wish I could give a 3.5 stars. I applaud the true creativity. But every order was a mixed bag…read more Fried chicken sandwich - 3.5/5. Pickles are the star. Cut through heaviness. Magical first few bites. But chicken gets boring. Crispy Brussels sprouts - 3.5/5. Solid fry level. Cheesy bites are delicious. But quickly bland. Raisins is an unexpected addition but unsuccessful in my view. Kids grilled cheese - 4/5. Tasty and simple, though my kid wasn't willing to try. Duck and dumpling - 3.5/5. I can see how this is someone's favorite dish. Lovely rich broth. Crispy skin. But there was a heaviness that didn't totally work for me, especially with the bigger duck chunks. Definitely better fresh than leftover. Chocolate beer cake - 3.5/5. Slightly dense cake. Nice frosting. Beer aroma and flavor definitely comes through. Hazelnuts a nice crunch. Fun and glad to have tried, but not reaching for the next bite.

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Oatmeal Pie is literally hard baked oatmeal in a pie crust with Marlot meringue.

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Grapefruit Sorbet, Malort Meringue, Mint Syrup

Industry Ales Brewpub

4.3(90 reviews)

5.3 mi•The Loop

Checked out this hip looking brewery. It certainly is one of the many places to go to in The Loop…read more Industry Ales is a place that has a lot more than just beers, which is a good choice, because there's all kinds of people who crowd in and want to have fun times. Amazing that fun isn't always beers and chugging. The food is actually good and can be talked about in reviews because some people actually come here to eat, which tells you how they actually have a kitchen. Believe everything is good here but we came for the beers of course. It's certainly the main product made here so why wouldn't it be important. They make more than you can believe which is impressive because there's all kinds of crowds who pass through. For sure everyone wants beer. It's $6 a pint at happy hour. Pretty great for craft beers compared to lots of places it seems. Best one we got was the Bucket Hat. This is a Belgian style witbier. Has notes of bubble gum, coriander, and orange. The food isn't an afterthought so get some of that. It's about $18 for a burger. Vegans have options. Certainly one of these is the Veggie Burger. This is an amazing thing with a spinach patty topped with chipotle tomato marmalade, cremini mushrooms, mixed greens, pickled red onions, and sweet potatoes. All on a fluffy ciabatta bun. The rest of the menu contains meaty stuff. For sure it feels like a place for the hipsters but it's pretty great for anyone. It's located at the intersection of Jackson and Wabash close to lots of fun. The brewery has food that's better than expected but many other things about this kind of stuff are typical.

My husband and I came with our daughter here and we were blown away. The atmosphere is really cool…read more We really loved the vibes and the decor. We both got flight flights and then I had a avocado Caesar salad salad with chicken and my husband had a Smashburger. We ordered my daughter chicken burgers and fries of course lol. Everything was delicious and we would 100% go back.

3.8 mi•University Village

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Little Joe's

4.7(27 reviews)

What a blast .. Cam best bartender in Chicago.. this is a must do in Little Italy . Total funread more

Heidi and I made it out to Little Joe's for the first time tonight and had a blast hanging out with…read moreKevin and his crew! Kevin had his Jambalaya on tap in the kitchen and it was exquisite. Spicy, hot temp and very fresh. Bar had some good taps and tons of non beer options for those that don't drink beer. It looks like the bar usually has a mexican kitchen and tacos available for purchase. Bar has touch tunes and a patio, great ambiance. For seating, you can pick from high tops, the bar and booths. We will definitely be back soon to this great neighborhood spot!

Quesabirria Tacos

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Jacaranda

4.7(10 reviews)

0.1 mi•Little Village

Great service and fun atmosphere. The drinks were decently strong, but they mostly had well and mid…read moreshelf liqour. The prices were very in line with what they served, and they tasted great. My family has a fun connection to this location as the apartment above the bar was my family's first home when they immigrated to America from West Bohemia in 1903. There's much more to that story, but it's what's appropriate for this review.

I been going since 2020 great place to unwind and relax. Great beer okay live muzik. They changed…read morethe place and new things they have for 2026

Jack & Coke

Weekend Bar Tender Andrea preparing a cocktail for a customer on Jacaranda's 50th Anniversary Celebration Party in May 2015!!

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Giovanni D.

Elite 26

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1 year ago

I've been a regular at Ositos Tap since they opened in November 2019, and they've consistently delivered an exceptional experience every time. Their cocktails are truly crafted with finesse and meticulous attention to detail. Classics like El Oscuro and Pepinaso are always a hit. For food, I always go for the Quesaditzin. The combination of caramelized queso Chihuahua, melted queso Oaxaca, Cotija cheese, grilled corn, and huitlacoche is absolute perfection. The addition of avocado salsa and spiced mocha takes it to another level. What makes Ositos Tap even more convenient is having a liquor store next door, where I can pick up a bottle of Mezcal or Tequila to enjoy later. One more thing, they have a limited parking spaces at the back. read more

Emiliano V.

197

7 years ago

Really awesome speakeasy attached to a great liquor store. Drinks are superb, really embracing flavors of Mexico that go well beyond just the margarita. Beautiful relaxing space where you can relax and enjoy a few drinks. read more

Joseline R.

6 years ago

Misa is the best!! Loved the drinks and the service is awesome. My favorite is the pistachio pisco sour!! Probably the best drink the south side, for sure!! read more

Karen L.

4 years ago

es muy lindo este lugar los recomiendo

Osito's Tap - speakeasies - Updated August 2026

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