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    The Aberdeen Tap

    4.2 (432 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    THE ABERDEEN TAP ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Juke Box
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Kushal D.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]This bar is a cute corner spot, but not as many tables as you'd expect and a bit tight.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had to wait a bit on a Sunday. The service was just ok, we had to wait a while for our server to come back after food was set and provide us with silverware, but they were pretty busy and it didn't seem like there many servers to cover. Food was solid - Mac and cheese bites, buffalo wings, potato skins, and egg rolls. All solid.

    Onion Rings
    Kayla S.

    So yummy! I highly recommend the tamarind wings if you like strong flavors. Expect some waits on a Friday night, it is a popular spot. Service here is great.

    Mac & Cheese Squares
    Kiaya S.

    We were all hungover and needed saving, thank you Aberdeen Tap for your service! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Fun lively atmosphere to watch the closing ceremony of the Olympics![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great attentive service and everything was so quick! We got the Mac and cheese squares to start and wow they were incredible!!! Love that they come with ranch and Mariana? Literally no notes they were perfect and great to share! The wings were phenomenal and are huge!!!!! Really enjoyed this Sunday! Put us in a great mood

    Great little place to chill!
    James W.

    I stopped in on my way back to south loop from noble square. Nice bartender, food to go, [[HIGHLIGHT]]decent music[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]! I like this place, I'll be coming back!

    Eric L.

    Great buffalo wings and a tasty Paloma. Bartenders are friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great neighborhood dive.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My tasty wife loves those tasty winggggggs.

    Wings
    Yousif A.

    Love to the wings! All flavors are great, not to mention the staff is super kind. Definitely will be coming back!

    Mac & Cheese Squares
    Clara S.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Had a couple of spritzes and wings here. Great low key bar with good food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We started with scrumptious Mac and cheese bites and then shared the jumbo wings - we got mango habanero and hot buffalo. These were delicious and saucy. I also got a small side salad, but this was overdressed. Otherwise, everything was great.

    8 piece Wings Mango habernero and Carolina gold
    Anna T.

    This is my new favorite wing spot! Food was very quick, good sports bar vibes! To start we got nachos and Mac n cheese bites. The nachos were more of a wonton chip, they were good. The Mac n cheese bites were amazing. Sooo crispy! The wings are so good, cooked perfectly. I got the Carolina gold and mango habernero. The Carolina gold is sooo good, has a sweet taste. The mango habernero could be. Abut spicier but overall loved it!

    Grilled Chicken Wrap
    Katerina R.

    Summertime chi was in full effect so after looking at photos, I wanted to try this spot to sit on the sidewalk patio outside! I arrived and asked for a table for two and it was just a short wait at 7pm on a Thursday. The staff were kind and we decided to order the wings, fries, and the grilled chicken wrap!everything was just okay and nothing special, and the chicken wrap didn't have too much chicken in it, mainly lettuce and bacon bits. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe is fun being a neighborhood spot, but I won't be returning.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Potato Skins! You get 4 but I was really hungry.

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