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    Tapster Lincoln Park

    4.4 (78 reviews)
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    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Actual prices on tap are out of control. $11-$16 a beer? should be $6-$9 for these
    Chris R.

    I mean, the pour your own can be a little fun if it's a first time. But I'd call the drink prices for you doing your own work as mostly insane. They rely on nobody being able to calculate the per ounce price into a standard pint of beer. Once you do... yikes. $11 beer? $16 beer? There are some nice rotating selections here, but these are not crazy rare. They are just massively overpriced, even for Lincoln Park. As a beer lover, there were 2-3 options I found interesting (a wild ale from Beglye, a wine-barrel aged beer from Maplewood). But most were more standard fare. The hazy IPA, etc. There are other bars in Chicago I'd head to for craft beer selection. And you'd pay a reasonable price, and have it poured for you correctly. Would be one star, but making it 2 because the staff I interacted with were friendly and efficient, and the vibe is comfortable and standard. Byo food can be nice (we brought charcuterie). But the gauging beer prices cancel most of it for me. Not coming back voluntarily.

    Menu organized by type of beer.
    Shana A.

    Tapster is such a cool concept! They offer all different types of beers (lagers, cider, sour) and then you serve yourself. Similar to an arcade you receive a plastic card when you first walk in and to turn the machines on you have to put the card in. As you fill your glass, the price goes up and you'll close out with the cashier at the end. I love this format because you can refill as you please. It also allows you to try a little of any beer you want. This spot is very chill with board games, jenga, and free popcorn! This is a great spot especially for groups, but really anyone.

    Any bar with popcorn is a YES from me! So many great options!
    Autumn B.

    This was my first visit to the Lincoln Park location-- so cozy! I also love the wicker park location and the concept of being able to taste so many different things! This location so much smaller and more intimate. The lighting was low with some music playing-- overall such a great place to gather and catch up with friends or coworkers. Selection of drinks ranged from non alcoholic CBD lemonade (was very yummy!) to wine, all types of beer, and some wild card items like lychee lime hard kombucha. I appreciate the non alcoholic options so everyone can be included and comfortable. Can't forget to mention the free popcorn! One of my favorite things in a bar truthfully as i'm always snacking. Highly recommend for your next get together!

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    Chad S.

    We love a good neighborhood bar. This place has unlimited options, free board games, and movie popcorn for only $2! The patio is redone, and this is a great place tucked away in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. 10/10 recommend.

    Whiskey lemonade and fruited sour

    We love going to tapster! Always a great variety of beers. We especially love the sour and fruited selections. We had a fruited beer and a lemonade whiskey this time. Our favorite part are the games available. Highly recommend this as the end to your night. Also noteworthy: they allow you to bring food in!

    David F.

    I will definitely be back. So how it works as you go in and you check in with the bartender and they give you a little card and they run your card for 20 bucks and then you can just pour as much beer as you want and you pay by the ounce. Plus, they have popcorn that you can pay I think a dollar for. It was a little treat on a Sunday to just have a beer and enjoy the patio.

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    Love this bar! The staff is always super friendly. They are dog friendly inside which is a huge plus.

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    What a great place with friendly staff & amazing selection. Overall really great vibes.

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    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.

    Came here as it was in walking distance after a nearby wine tasting. What can I say...some weeks…read morecall for an extra libation. I had been wanting to try Industry Ales when it opened and was glad to have had the opportunity to finally check it out! I was slightly thrown off, as the dining tables are at the front of this space, and the bar is all the way at the back. In fact, my friend at first glance thought it was a sit-down dining establishment sans bar seating. We found our way to the bar and posted up at two seats. We were offered menus right away and found the bartender extremely knowledgeable. This was super helpful when facing down an encyclopedia of ales. He offered samples when we explained what we were looking for. That is service above and beyond, especially on a bustling Friday early evening. The brews were tasty, but I couldn't really discern what I was drinking apart to say it was a lighter Belgian Ale. Wine is more in my wheelhouse, but always good to change things up, especially when a person has the opportunity to be guided by an expert. The people seated nearby had ordered the tuna tartare which looked delicious. In fact, all of the menu is globally influenced (think: pizza samosas, pierogis, Korean BBQ) in addition to the classic brewpub favorites. In addition to the Brewpub, this location features the Millroom, a speakeasy-style lounge. I did not have a chance to check that out on this visit. Definitely a cut above the usual sports bar and a place to expand one's knowledge of brews.

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    A great Scottish Pub in Chicago. Had the Fish & Chips (of course) with a side of Stovies. The fish…read more& chips comes with green peas and chips. We were there on Friday, so the fish and chips were all-you-can-eat. So crispy on the outside and flakey on the inside. So yummy. The chips were crispy and paired perfectly with the fish splashed with the malt vinegar. The green peas were good, but my favorite was the Stovies. If you've never had proper Stovies, this is your chance to try them. Potatoes and onions with bits of roast kind of like mashed potatoes or a very thick stew. So yummy. They also have an extensive drink menu.

    Now we're talking. DoP is as close an authentic Scottish pub as anything I've been in, in this…read morecountry. The atmosphere alone is worth the trip. Whiskey fans, you'll love the huge selection along with the impressive beer selection. Yelp should really hype this as a whiskey bar, too. It more than qualifies. The cuisine is phenomenal. Definitely a place to bring a large party on your first visit, so you can sample a multitude of wonderful creations. Pro Tip: if you can tolerate a large quantity of fish, visit on a Wednesday for their AYCE Fish & Chips. I've had many hum drum AYCE dinners that are drab and only fill you up. Not this one. It's a great meal and a great deal. The Shepherd's Pie was fabulous, as was the Bangers and Mash. They've created a Haggis Burger that has to appease Americans, yet, still be haggis. A tall order since most would hate "true" haggis. Fear not, it's not your grandfather's haggis, it is a tasty burger. The fries were great but I'd recommend the Tattie Skins. We tasted so many different malts it was hard to pick a favourite. No foolin' they had island malts, highland malts, speyside and even a couple from the lowlands. Easy to spend over two hours in this public house. We did. Can't wait to get back to this town. This is a must! 02/26

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    The Gage - Apple Pie Basque Cheesecake ($14) - creamy cheesecake, spiced apples, butter streusel. Too sweet in my opinion.

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    3.6 miThe Loop
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    I had a wonderful dinner at The Gage, and what stood out most was the consistency. Nothing I had…read morewas trying to be revolutionary, but the quality was there in every bite, which is honestly what I want from a polished Loop dinner. I started with the beet salad, which had that clean sweet/bright balance you want from beets without getting heavy. The Cheeseburger Royale was the kind of burger that makes sense at a refined gastropub: rich, well-built, satisfying, and clearly made with better ingredients than the average restaurant burger. Dessert was the spring pavlova with strawberry and rhubarb, and it was a strong finish -- light, crisp, fresh, and just sweet enough with coffee. This is a great pick near Millennium Park if you want something dependable, comfortable, and well-executed. I left full and happy.

    I got the strawberry Negroni drink and loved it! Very smooth and flavorful. They have good non…read morealcoholic options as well. I enjoyed all the food we received, it was tasty, warm, fast, and you get a good portion. The lobster roll was good, the lamb was good and the zucchini was as well! We got Brussel sprouts for the app and those were my favorite. The dessert was also very delicious and I would get again! They validate parking if you park in the north parking garage for $13. Make sure to bring your ticket with you! More details are on their website. The service was great and the place was clean. I loved the aesthetic!

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