23 Best Beer Bars near Des Plaines

“4/2024 5* We went here for an after work event. So we had a room in the back just for us. The food they had was tremendous. Everyone enjoyed it. The atmosphere was nice in our own room. I am not much for bars, so I can't speak for inside the restaurant. Too loud in there for me. But we did all enjoy ourselves.“

“Very friendly staff. We had the PB&J Wings. omg sooo good.“

“The food was delicious, my husband loved the burritos and the slaw.Also, I don't know the name of the person who served us today. But there were quite a few people and he was alone, with one person in the kitchen, he still kindly served us all, thank you very much for that.“

“My wife and I cannot say more good things about Ground Level 105, from top to bottom and inside out. We have been going there for about 3 years now, and I can say with 100% honesty, no other place treats us better and like family more than the staff there. The staff is always so genuinely happy to see us, remembers our milestones (we just had twins and the staff have gone above and beyond to be accommodating in ways we’ve never experienced before) and always make us feel special.And that doesn’t even cover the amazing food and service they provide every time we’ve gone. The food is absolutely delicious, and the service is always on point. My only complaint is that we can’t go every night :)Sincerely, thank you Patti, Nomi, and all others that have routinely made our experiences there nothing short of amazing every time!- DM & NM“

“Stopped here during a pub crawl with friends. This was a great spot to grab a quick drink from one of the beers on draft, or pick up bottled or canned beverages to take home. Not feeling like a draft beer? You can buy a canned beverage and use the store's quick cooling tub. There's plenty of room for small groups and individuals alike. Challenge your friends to a few rounds of retro video gaming. There are a few locations in the Chicago area, and each is different. Regardless of which location you visit, Beer on the Wall is a great place to visit.“

“Me and my friends were looking for a last min place! When I tell you we found a freaking gem! Gabby was amazing she sent us shots called chocolate cake!!!!! She literally told us it would be a science experience in our mouth … when I tell you it didn’t disappoint at all!!! We will be back everytime …. A gem I tell you :) thank you for welcoming us with open arms and taking care of me and my friends… forever customers on this Thursdays night“

“The chicken sandwich is a favorite!! Mary is a great cook. Don't sleep on the food here. If Mary's cooking - get it! Also, she does some great game day specials - nachos, etc. Good snacks. Good beefs, good sausages, and the best chicken mozzarella bacon sandwich on a hoagie.“

“My boyfriend and I went to Tannins for his birthday and ordered a flight of wine. It was awesome, the bartender was really nice and super great about suggesting menu items to try. We tried one of the cheese plates and loved it! We will definitely be back :).“

“I really enjoy this place. The bottles each have a fairly detailed description of what to expect and how the drink tastes, the staff are wicked cool and I enjoy the simple outdoor seating. You can easily order food from several places nearby and eat at the bar, they unfortunately do not serve food.“

“The food was pretty good and the service was good as well. The risotto was kind of pricey for this type or restaurant but was tasty. The cheesecake we took home (bananas foster) was not very good at all and I'm surprised since the restaurant said it was from Cheesecake Factory whose cheesecake is usually very good. Definitely not worth ordering or paying for it.“

“We stopped in on a Saturday afternoon for a pint and lunch. It was our first visit to Dunkley’s. Overall we are very satisfied with the food and felt very welcomed by bartender Suhei.I had the Spicy Crispy Chicken sandwich and it was delicious. My dining partner had the Pulled Pork Sandwich and loved it. Both sandwiches came with a mound of fries.I particularly appreciate Suhei’s ability to pour a “proper” pint of Guiness (20oz). She was patient and poured it the way Guiness is meant to be poured; with patience. Too many taverns that have draft Guiness do an awful job dispensing a pint. Suhei knows her stuff!For 3 pints and two sandwiches, the bill was just shy of $55. I think that’s good value for what we had.We will definitely be back!“

“In the age of “trendy dive bars”, Social Junkie still holds on to the old school of a bar:Good drinks, good food, good music and some bar games. Everything is very well priced, in fact it might even be cheap by city prices.Staff are friendly and engaging.Parking: Parking right outside the venue. No charge.Wheelchair accessibility: Venue offers wheelchair access throughout.“

“Very friendly bartender they inform you of all activities and shake a day .“

“Great food and staff. Nice tap beer selection (I rarely order coffee) An added plus is the people watching as you're right across Milwaukee from the Jeff Park terminal. Wish they served Malört.“

“Truly amazing food. The Brussels sprouts were on point, the minestrone was like my Nona made and the meat sauce with the spicy sausage, again, just like my Nona made. The service was fantastic as well.“

“Visited here on a Thursday, trivia started 7pm, hey chance to win free gift cards why not? Nice day out, sliding windows were open, nice spring breeze!!!! Pizza was fine, garlic keeping them vampires away!!! Goose island drafts for $5, can't complain...“

“It was our first time at Rep’s we didn’t know what to expect. The atmosphere was a bit dead but we did go on the weekday, no biggie. Our first impression was not very optimistic. Then we tried the food. The first bite was delicious. They have good portions. Honestly it did surprised me, had a good chuckle and couldn’t deny the Smile on my face. The staff was very friendly and attentive so overall it was a good experienced.“

“Nice to see the pizza assembled right in front of you! Good selection and you can pick your own topping combo. They skimp on the fresh basil leaves, but I usually tell them to double it!! They also have salads and delicious gelato. Their wings are decent, but I wouldn't come here just for them. The owner is very friendly.“

“Food was okay! I'd probably go back just to have a drink and an app, but wouldn't really go for a whole meal.“

“We recently stopped by Tony D’s on a Saturday night because we saw they were having a band. Not much else to go on, we ventured into the wild on a path of discovery. When we arrived, there was no parking and we parked a block away. Now. I have to say that I have been to Tony D’s a couple of times before. I’ve always had a good time. That night was no different. Let’s walk through this.We arrived and all the tables were full EXCEPT ONE! Like it was meant to be. Immediately after arriving the wait staff came over to greet us. Our waitress was sweet and had a pep in her step.We soon realized that Yankee Cowboy was the band that was playing. Nice! Not the best, but they are very entertaining. So that was a plus.We ordered some wings with 2 sauces and the brisket nachos. The wings were meaty and well prepared. Their sauces spicy, but not ridiculously hot or obnoxiously gimmicky. The nachos were good, had a decent portion of brisket. I do wish they had more BBQ sauce, good for bar food, but not amazing.Anyway, the evening went well. Yankee Cowboy did their thing and the whole crowd was into it.Security kept the overzealous partiers in line and asked 2 to leave, so I felt very safe.I kinda struggled with this review because I always have a good time there. Problem is I always feel like something is missing. Anyway, I will continue to watch local bands at Tony D’s and hope that I find what I’m looking for so I can push my rating to a 5.Thank you Tony D’s for a good time!“

“Fantastic experience. All of the staff were super friendly. Bartender (I think her name was Courtney) was the shit. Professional but fun/spunky. She was like BAM here's your drink then BOOM here's all your refills (I'm a thirsty bitch), ZING here's your food. Anyplace with sweet potato fries is gonna be a place I go back to. TRIVIA ON TUESDAYS!!! definitely coming back for that.“

“Great pasta w Meatballs highly encourage the sauce And meatballs some of the best. Also had the pasta with broccoli excellent The pizza is great always ! Very friendly Staff“

“Enjoyed the outdoor seating next to their fireplace and ordered drinks and appetizers. Our server was fantastic. My wife and I shared fried cheese curds, lobster bisque, and mussels. All were good, but the curds cooled off quickly because they were served in a single layer on a large plate. Would recommend that they be served in a smaller, deeper container to retain the heat longer.“