50 Best Beer Bars near Elmwood Park

“Very nice place. Great service,respectful bartenders..“

“We have an amazing time every time we go there. We enjoy taking one of our bikes, muscle cars, antique cars etc for a night out, and going for great food and entertainment. The bartender is absolutely fantastic! He remembers what we drive, hobbies etc. It’s just an all around great place to go. The burgers are just absolutely fantastic. And you can’t beat the Monday special. Try the seasoned fries!“

“Our server was amazing! Had a wonderful time ❤️“

“A must see if you go to Chicago. Burgers are the best in the city. Great vibes.“

“I keep seeing this brewery pop up and for good reason! It’s spacious, so you don’t feel crowded even when there’s a crowd there. They have a pool table and darts that add to the fun and entertainment! Excellent selection of beer and a great tap. Staff are the sweetest and I hear they have popups there sometimes too! Super dog friendly.“

“5 Stars ⭐️ amazing food, highly recommend“

“Always an excellent time and welcoming atmosphere.“

“The perfect bar, I fear. I can’t believe I have ANY pictures in this place because I’m always just talking to someone or playing pool or queueing up songs on the jukebox. There’s something about this place that you can’t really take a picture of: the people are always friendly and chill, you can tell it has a low staff turnover rate, the food is ALWAYS good. This is the kind of bar which would be the ultimate muse for a poet from the 1800s. My one drink photo is an espresso martini that was made with love, but know that they put just as much love into every beer they pour. It just isn’t as instagrammable.“

“I’ve lost count of how many burgers I’ve eaten from Rootstock over the years, and somehow it still manages to exceed my expectations every single time.

This burger became a pandemic takeout staple in our house, but whether I’m dining in or grabbing it to go, the quality never wavers. The burger is everything you want it to be—perfectly cooked, deeply flavorful, and somehow both comforting and indulgent at the same time.

And then there are the fries. Plenty of places serve fries with garlic aioli, but Rootstock’s version is one of those dishes I find myself craving weeks later. Crisp, golden, and consistently excellent.

What impresses me most is the consistency. Restaurants can have great nights and off nights, but Rootstock seems incapable of missing. After years of visits and takeout orders, they’ve earned my trust completely.

I’ve eaten burgers all over Chicago, and this remains my favorite. If you live nearby, consider yourself lucky. If you don’t, it’s worth the trip.“

“Fabulous as always A Chicago go to for me“

“Lovely gal behind the bartender, don't u dare be mean to her. Beware of the bar itself (lol) there's a lip on the edge that two folks spilled drinks off of. (Definitely not me though...)
Garage doors that open up when weather allows, wonderful rustic look inside, and some decent beer!“

“I've visited Osito's Tap a handful of time, but now I definitely need to be a regular. I was here last night for their Preservation bourbon tasting. It was an enjoyable evening learning and tasting some great bourbon, plus a nice dinner menu created by Osito's Tap very own Executive Chef. I've missed out on similar tastings here before, so I was happy to make this one.

As for the bar itself, it's a speakeasy with a giant Mezcal menu. If you're looking for great cocktails, an easy going spot, and good company. Then this is a place to be at. Definitely a GEM in the Little Village neighborhood.“

“So awesome! Great burgers great service“

“Fantastic food, wide assortment of drinks, friendly and knowledgeable staff, excellent ambience. One of my favorite places in the city.“

“Attended an event here! The staff were incredible, clean and accessible. Kid and dog friendly! We had a fabulous time and can't wait to return for another event! Thanks for everything!“

“Gaia has amazing food, excellent service, and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made our group feel welcome. It was the perfect place to celebrate, and everyone enjoyed their meal. We will definitely be back and highly recommend it!“

“Amazing place and the staff are awesome“

“A great place to meet friends and see Drag Queens every other month“

“Very nice and friendly bartenders. They are very good at making any kind of drinks.“

“My first time here (new to Chicago) saw High on Fire and Negative Approach. Sounded great! Great staff, great room for music, hope to return many many more times!“

“I had a great time in this restaurant with my family. The food, the coffee, and the desserts were really good. I ordered the quesabirrias which I loved and the blueberry French toast was really good. The staff was really kind and the atmosphere was great.“

“We were greeted by friendly staff and patrons as soon as we walked in on a Sunday evening. We were asked what we wanted to drink right away and even though the taps blew we were led to other options. The food menu was the perfect size and the bartender answered all of our questions and even made us laugh a few times. The food was cooked right in front of us and it tasted so freaking good. Perfect bar.“

“The food is amazing and portions are on point. My favorite is the stewed chicken.“

“Lovely place for a cocktail, conversation and live music. Lots of seating options so you can get as close or far to the music as you’d like. Bartenders do a great job creating original craft cocktails with seasonal options. Service was exceptional“

“YASSSSSSS! Perfect cocktails, delicious! 🍸amazing service!“

“Went for a working dinner/meeting with a friend and colleague. Loved everything about the place... Nice vibe, the service was attentive without being intrusive, and the food sublime. Best burger Ive had in forever and the chocolate cream oie dessert was for this sweet tooth, perfection. Will def. be going back.“

“Awesome place. Good food, good beer list and great bartenders!“

“Love this place❤️so welcoming great drinks,great prices, the environment is so awesome everyone is sooooo nice. They also have banda days which are so much fun. And you guys have to come visit Liz she makes the best drinks hands down. Definitely recommend this bar.“

“there is a fantastic rock and roll brunch menu. the service is excellent. and I can highly recommend the Long Island Iced Teas.“

“At the last moment I decided to check out this live music event at Os Tap Tavern and it was the best decision I made all weekend!
It was a great spot to watch Michigan State defeat Illinois U and I discovered a great new band Going Down South
What a gem
Keep up the good work Chicago 🍻“

“Everything was great. From the food to the service and even the prices. My husband and I went for Valentines day. We got the V-Day which was a birria pizza n desert for $25. My husband had the ground beef enchilada dinner. We both had a passion fruit margarita. The birria pizza was cooked to perfection. The meat was seasoned, tender, and tasty. The consome was 10 out of 10. My husband said every in the enchiladas dinner was good. The owner and his wife are very friendly. The wife took the order and had a wonderful conversation with us. Food didn't take long to prepare. Great experience will be back soon.“

“What great food! What nice people! Can’t wait to go back.“

“Great Food and sports ambiance. Can’t beat the owner’s vision for this place. He succeeded.“

“Very nice people, very knowledgeable of wine, they also serve wine by the glass and have tastings on Saturdays, we can’t wait to go back“

“Ali was such a great hostess. She’s literally one of the reasons why I’m going to be back to this establishment. I came here to celebrate my lady’s bday and got more than I expected. This is a very nice, lowkey, romantic or small party date night. They have a wide variety of wine, beer, cocktail and small snack options. They also have different events like trivia and live music. I highly recommend and will be back soon 🙌🏼.“

“Popped into Toby's this evening. My first bar on my first visit to the USA, and boy did I pick a good one. The service was excellent, Janet and Ashley were extremely welcoming. The vibe was relaxed and the regular clientele all seemed friendly too. Drinks were very reasonably priced. I hope to visit again very soon!“

“We had The Double stuffed to the brim with friends and family to celebrate our wedding and it was an absolute blast! Henry and his staff made the whole experience seamless. They gave us a wonderful night full of good drinks and endless karaoke. Highly recommend for your next party.“

“All was amazing for our first visit.“

“There’s a awesome local bar serves a lot of beer to sell and on tap as well as wine. They’re connected to another café. That’s the side of it. Great place to work out of and to get the metro if need be can’t wait to come back to this local gem“

“Come check out these wild wings. delicious a variety of flavors.“

“Everything about my experience at Kow Restaurant was amazing! The food was outstanding, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the service was excellent from start to finish. Every dish was prepared perfectly and exceeded my expectations.

This place has quickly become my number one favorite restaurant. The staff made us feel valued, and the overall experience was memorable. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for great food and exceptional service. I can’t wait to come back!“

“Was there a day ago had a few drinks 🍹 Andy the man such a cool guy 👏🏼 honestly recommend 💯% very peaceful place to have a drink and chill 🤗“

“Social Junkie is one the top 3 best bars in the dunning area. I’ve been coming here since they rebranded and it’s always been a fun time! Great drink selections and their food is outstanding. I’ve tried a couple of different items from their menu over the years and I recently got their Parma burger and fries. They were both delightful and it’s one of the best burgers I’ve had in a long time. I can’t explain it, but the taste was so unique and also very affordable compared to other bar and grills in the city. It’s a worth a visit when you are in the dunning area!“

“Great food and a local gem!!! We ate out on the patio and had a lovely meal“

“Never, ever! Too much drama and GANG activities!“

“Love this hidden gem in Cicero. Typical sports bar with great drink specials, live music on Friday nights, and DJ on Saturday nights. Great for watching all sporting events! Also has a gaming room with all of the best machines. As the sign on the building says its “the best kept secret in Cicero”!!“

“NGL. It's loud in the back, but I'm an older head. It's for everyone but meh... probably better for the 25+ in the back.
Probably a GREAT EVENT Space. Pool Darts. Couch, etc.
Upfront. Locals. Dates, etc...
The BARTENDER is very professional.
Clean. No wait. Cool place if you need a NOISE but no action. Hook up?? Meh... Solid Place. FUN!!“

“Great place to have some drinks and hang out“

“Fun, inviting atmosphere! The perfect spot to stop in after work for a drink, watch the game, or grab a delicious pizza. Great vibes, friendly staff, and a place you’ll definitely want to come back to! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“