[[HIGHLIGHT]]This bar is just up the street from me, has a really nice outdoor area and I've wondered why I don't use it more.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Well today I realized, stopped there for two beers and an a simple appetizer at 5:30, when many other bars in the neighborhood are offering happy hour pricing. Two IPA's and one appetizer with tip $40. We ordered potato skins which were as pathetic as I've ever witnesse. I had no idea Russet potatoes came in such minuscule sizes. Four tiny little skins topped with a bit of cheese and bacon bits, $14. Add the tax and tip to that and you're looking at $18 plus for 4 measly potato skins. I honestly felt I was mugged, and won't be returning anytime soon despite the fact it's only a stones throw away. I truly hate to be ripped off like this. read more

One of my go to bars in the area. Great food, drinks and the bartenders are like family!

After a fun weekend, my boyfriend wanted a chill spot to watch the Bears game. We stopped by here and had a great burger! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was so much fun to hang out with other locals and yell at the TV screens together lol[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

SOMUCHFOOD. Such good food. Ordered the Croatian sausage app and it's almost a full meal. My family is Croatian and the meat was quite good here. Got the Cuban sandwich and I swear it was bigger than my head. I ate half and I was stuffed! It was easily 2 inch plus high. It does have a lot more pork in the sandwich compared to ham in it. Nice beer selection , quick service. read more

Fun local neighborhood hangout. Was on a pub crawl Friday with a friend in the area and he took me here. While too nice of a place to be labeled a dive bar, I will still put it in that category out of respect and my love of these types of places. Bartenders that feel like they've known you for years, great local beers, and of course classic "old man" beers like PBR on tap. Did not get any food but I imagine it's decent by the size of the back kitchen. Great friendly service, sports on televisions, strong local neighborhood vibe. All aces in my book read more

First time here and pleasantly surprised. Super kind staff, lots of seating choices, free parking around the block, and great food. The mac and cheese squares are incredible! Super creamy yet crispy on the outside and paired with the marinara...oh so good. Pretzels were soft and salty. Good cheese and mustard dipping sauces. Caesar salad was great but those nachos!!! Wow is the wonton where it is at! Great food, nice beer list too. Deducting a star because we brought my son and the bathroom wasn't large enough to change him which is a challenge for us to return. If he isn't with us the. We are in! read more

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The wings and Mac and cheese bites were delicious and a good price! Bravo !! Would definitely order out again

Great neighborhood bar & food. I recommend it to all my AirB&B guests and it's in the list of nearby favorites I share with them. Most say they tried it and like it. read more

It helps when you live a block down the road, but this is my go to spot for great wings. Their Carolina gold wings with an order of sweet potato tots is my go to! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great food, good service, solid atmosphere![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Ok this might sound a lil crazy but leaving this review cause people need to know. The grilled chicken here is absolutely amazing. Literally its the best grilled chicken add on to a salad Ive ever had in my life. The chef has some magic going on but seriously if you get a salad and you dont get the grilled chicken on it, youve made a BIG mistake. For the chicken alone...10/10 read more

Friendly, neighborhood bar. Great place to stop for a drink in a casual environment. They have a good menu with varying options, and although the food isn't anything to write home about, it's good enough to want to keep coming by. Good specials, and great service. read more

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How was our food? Well we ordered to go and I have been dealing with food poisoning since 3am and haven't gotten out of bed all day. That being said, we used to love this place but something was a bit off and now you couldn't get us back if it was free. I've never dealt with food poisoning before, but I am certainly not going to go through this again if I can control it. Thanks read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Fun spot, bar in the front with a quieter but still lively seating area in the back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great wings, and good burgers. Will be back! read more

I would say, top five, maybe top pub/gastropub grub in chicago, edges out Centennial and even my beloved Owen and Engine. Literally everything rules, got the Cubano grinder last night and good lord, so good, unctuous, rustic and indulgent. Got the poutine, a little light on curds but equally indulgent and amazing. Also had a few bites from their chicken sandwich and let me tell you that was brined in something really amazing. All in all, best food around for this setting, wish for a little more beer options. read more

The Aberdeen Tap - Poutine - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great spot for wing and a beer. The service is really good and there always seems to be a fun crowd.

After seeing this wonderfully aesthetic exterior for many weeks I decided to stop by and give it a go. I was not disappointed. The drinks are made well and priced at a good value. A solid beer here will run about $6-$8 max and the "featured cocktails" are typically $8. The interior is a small corner of a building that is wonderfully decorated. Food is excellent and can hold its own against a "conventional" restaurant. I would return as a regular, and if your visiting Chicago, I would 100% recommend for food or drink! read more

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I spent money on TouchTunes just for the bartender to scream "f*ck Taylor Swift" and unplug the machine. I spent so much money at the establishment and on TouchTubes to just get harassed by their employee. That's truly all I have to say on the people they hire and the environment they create. read more

I used to like this place - but the bartender (Scotty) was extremely rude rude. Someone else who worked here warned us about his attitude. Super uncomfortable to the point where I won't come back. read more

Their kitchen closes at 11:45pm 7 days a week. They should maybe disclose that, especially in their phone greeting.

They have some of the best chicken tenders I've ever had! Very dog friendly patio, good beer selection.

One of my favorite places to grab a bite and a drink in Chicago. Love the tater tots, and the chicken wrap. Love the patio Beer me read more

Went before concert at united center. Good for hanging out, grabbing some drinks and food. Loved the chicken nachos

Awesome neighborhood spot, lots of outdoor seating. Good beer selection, awesome attentive and super friendly staff. Came here after work with a few co-workers and I'd be back in a minute. I did try to cevapi, as I am Serbian, and they weren't great - they were a bit dry and I did not like the flavor. The steak fries were a yummy throwback, we ordered two! read more

The old bartender manager guy with the glasses, Scotty, and his girlfriend (who also works there) are terrible people. They do nothing, but gossip and make you feel uncomfortable. They hangout there even when they're not working like go home you weirdos! The bartender John, with the long dangly curl, is the most awkward, unfriendly guy. I don't know where they find these people. Been coming here for years and the place only gets worse. CRINGE-WORTHY read more

My friend used to live in the area and this was one of his hidden gems. I'm so very glad he introduced us to this place. It's got a really great chill vibe. The staff is great; they kind of just leave you alone to chill and hang out with your friends, but will be there when you need things. The service is fairly quick. They're not over run with people on a Monday night, but they've got room to accommodate on busy nights. Monday nights are specials on grinders (awesome delicious sandwiches). We each got beers and grinders, which come with fries. I tried the duck confit. It was good and even duck confit fancy tasting (part of the charm of this place...the other options looked really good too). My friends got the buffalo chicken, which made me want that. I also wanted to try the pork belly. Decisions are hard to make; I'll just have to go back. TLDR: the food is good (grinders are on special on Monday). The service is good. The vibe is nice and chill. They have touch tunes and the choices were amazing! read more

Despite being in a residential neighborhood, there was always a good crowd here whenever I walked by. My friend and I dropped by for a quick lunch, and I can now understand why this is a neighborhood favorite. I ordered the Southwest salad, and my friend ordered the BLT club. The food was great, the service was quick and attentive, and the ambience was chill and great for comfortably hanging out while maybe watching a game. There is outdoor seating as well for the 3 months of the year when it's actually nice out in Chicago. read more

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We stoped in for lunch after a nearby work event. what a great find---definitely a neighborhood bar type vibe. Great food, great beer on tap and the music was spot on! read more

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I would have to be the worst person to not take a minute to review my meals I get delivered from here. Chef has to be from outer space to deliver magic every single time. I'd feel guilty not dropping this note on here and taking that artistry and love of food for granted. Cheers and hope you all enjoy. read more

i was just in with my friends. We went to leave and the doors auto locked. My friend (who was drunk) drunkenly kicked the door because it would not open. The bald bartender with the glasses started yelling at her that she's a stupid bitch to the entire bar. I stood up for her and told him not to talk to a woman like that and he proceeded to call me a dumb cunt. I have never been talked to before in such a manner by an employee. I don't appreciate this behavior and expect more of this bar as i enjoy coming here until today. They need to hire better employees who don't have anger problems and know how to treat those who are paying them to have an enjoyable experience. read more

Came in last night and it was late, and the guy and girl bartender, AMAZING! The guy was so funny and gave me a great cocktail suggestion. Mind you, it was a bachelorette party. They were accommodating, friendly, and patient. I wish the kitchen was open, because I heard the wings were killer. Can't wait to come back on a Wednesday again! Such a great time! read more

Here's what you need to know: -Easy street parking -Get the Duck Grinder -$5 burger on Wednesday As for the details, I came on Wednesday night and the place was packed! There was plenty of outdoor seating open, but it was a bit chilly. I sat by the bar waiting for my friend and the bartender served me up a cup of water right away. I must have been thirsty because the water was gone before my friend arrived, but the bartender promptly refilled it even though I haven't ordered anything yet. That's pretty great service. I was able to snag a table after a few minutes of being there. Unbeknownst to me at the time, there's another section of the restaurant with more tables in the back past the bathrooms. It's way brighter in there, though. The music was good (well, if you like pop music), but very loud, which cause the people to talk loudly making it very loud overall. The waitress was pretty great - friendly and helpful. Duck Grinder $12 - I swore off ordering duck anywhere outside Chinatown after having eaten some disappointing duck dishes. I was on the fence about trying it here, but reading the review convinced me to try it and it was awesome! This shredded duck with its garlic aioli served on a piece of pillowy bread blew my taste buds away. The steak fries were good, too. I'll come back for this grinder. Slice Chunky Monkey Pie $6 - I was so looking forward to trying this concoction...but unfortunately they ran out. Guess I'll have to come back for more tasty beer and yummy grinder. read more

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One of my go to's when I'm in River West. They're chicken sandwich is to die for. Service always very quick and friendly. We always sit outside and it's a great time. read more

There's PBR on tap; what more do you need? We stumbled upon this hidden gem thanks to Yelp. What a phenomenal discovery! I knew from the moment that we walked in the door that we had found the perfect place for a weekday night. The Aberdeen Tap is a perfectly sized space that can accommodate five or fifty of your closest friends. The building itself is nondescript from the outside, but absolutely beautiful on the inside with exposed brick, granite coutettops, and retractable garage doors which look like they'd be perfect on a warm summer evening. Our bartenders Chris and Zak (named after the movie) were truly phenomenal. They made us feel like Norm must have felt every time he walked in to Cheers. Chris has been here since opening day (5 years!) and you can tell that he's truly passionate about his work. What a stellar example of customer service! The food is DELISH. Definitely try the fried mac and cheese and the gator banger. Just plan to be sleep afterward from being so super full. Make sure to stop by the next time you're in Chicago, and if you've already been - go back! Love this place! read more

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Great little neighborhood corner bar/grill with character. Brought my dad here for lunch. Atmosphere: Clean, dark woods and a little utilitarian. Exposed brick, high-top tables, nice bar area and plenty of TV's. Lively with lots of locals but not loud. Front windows are actually garage doors that were retracted up creating an open air experience. Very nice. Food: Wednesday special was their 1/2 burger and steak fries for $5.00 (normally $9) and a good local beer (can't remember the name) for $4.00. The burger and fries were very, very good and the beer of the day was excellent. Service: Brisk and accurate. We are not locals/regulars and although we felt welcomed we did not get the warm neighborhood vibe...maybe next time :-) Value: Great value. Burger and beer special was excellent considering the quality and quantity. Both of us enjoyed this place. Food and drink were excellent and the price was right. I will add this place to my short list of lunch stops when I'm in the city. Would like to try this place for an evening drink. read more

The Aberdeen Tap - Cool Chicago neighborhood depiction hanging on the wall. - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

$5 for a burger & steak fries?? Forget fast food cause it doesn't get better than that. This was the food happy hour deal on Wednesdays but it looks like they have great happy hour specials most days. I asked for medium rare but the burger was definitely closer to medium-well. For $5, it wasn't worth complaining. I also tried a beer I'd never had before and it was served in a can with a sour glass. This place is just a classic, no-frills (unless you count the modern juke box) bar. It's great for post-work happy hour with coworkers or a friend. read more

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Best bar ever. Wrap is amazing, wings fire and Mamitas may be the best drink ever. Thank you team for making mundane nights fun! Wish i could give everyone 50 stars read more

The only dive in Fulton Market & it doesn't disappoint! Great vibes & great environment-- get the fried chicken sandwich :)

Good food, Founders Dirty Bastard in a can, and all of the 80's, 90's, and Seattle bands I grew up with. I am a fan. Tues: $5.00 wings (I have heard the chiliaky is excellent). Wed: A $5 You call it Burger. Fantastic. Almost like the West Loop's version of Fast Eddie's Bon Aire. If you've been to Fast Eddie's you know what I mean... read more

My review is one star due to a very atrocious service by Staff member named Kayla . Horrible , unspeakably rude. Attitude is Terrifying. I suggest to the owners to find much pleasant human to serve the guests . Add to that, bathrooms are dirty and smelly. Drinks are very overpriced for a hole in a wall type of tavern . 13$ for some cheap wine is downtown restaurant price FYI. Bartender could work on a better attitude as well. Overall- if there could be a 0 stars ..... this place deserves it . read more

Surprisingly good food for a neighborhood bar, but at higher than expected prices. $17 wings (8) and $17.50 for a chicken wrap seemed pretty audacious to us, granted they were both excellent. It's close to Fulton Market to help explain the prices I guess, but the ambiance didn't match the markup. Good local beers on tap. Service is a little slow in the outer tables around the bar, but they're usually slammed. read more