01/28/07

Fair choice, good food

by greenline74

I'm not a much of drinker, so I cannot say anything either way for their beer selections. As for their food, I have to issue high marks. The other reviews are well in summing up that there is certainly variety in a meat-eater/veggie menu. Veggie burgers, hummus, and a couple other dishes occupy space on the menu and have a thumbs-up backing by friends who frequent the Tap. The service can be less than prompt, but the food makes it forgivable.

• Pros: Good menu selections, praise for the beer selection
• Cons: Service, limited indoor space

10/25/06

Roscoe Village pub

by nichole1920

A cool, relaxed place with good drinks

NO club heads or stiffs here

A nice change of pace from the typical pub

10/23/06

Laid-back Roscoe Village types flock to this neighborhood hangout for its great beer selection and beer garden.

by Contributor

The Scene
The walls serve as gallery space, filled with pieces by local artists; the rest of the long room is filled out with a pinball machine, two TVs and a jukebox filled with rock (current, classic, indie) and lounge standards. A year-round beer garden has picnic benches, round tables with umbrellas, a retractable roof and a popular fireplace.

The Draw
The food is better than the typical bar offerings, with kickin' six-gun vegetarian chili and garlicky hummus rounding out the usual suspects of burgers, burritos and salads. Grilled chicken quesadillas are surprisingly light and fresh, not the greasy mess you might expect at a local tavern. The Tap has one of the best beer selections in the city, offering more than 30 drafts and a wide array of Midwestern microbrews.

09/08/06

THE Hangout

by superts

A cool, relaxed place for drinking a lot of beer. No club types or any stuffed shirts. The neighborhood is awesome. Needs more English Ale though.

04/07/05

Awesome!

by lurchl

Great beer selection and some of the best bar food you'll find in the city. There aren't too many places where you can go with both carnivores and vegetarians and have everyone be satisfied, but this definitely will do just that. Also the owner of one of the best beer gardens in Chicago!

07/24/03

Great Place

by goatkid

I visited this place while in Chicago for a convention. This place certainly beats some of the tourist-trap places surrounding the downtown hotel strips. Great beer and friendly staff!

10/22/02

A great place to have fun!

by Michalczyk

Great food, great drinks, and a great atmosphere! What more do you need to have fun?

08/08/02

Hits the Spot

by svitlanak

We've been coming here for years for great beer, great burgers and spinach quesadillas. It's a nice, casual place for everyone. (The beer garden is popular with families.) Nice staff, too.

• Pros: Variety, Friendly, Great Burgers

07/08/02

Great Food Great Beer

by kevdennis

I've been here numerous times. They have a large and ever changing selection of specialty beer on tap. The food it excellent. I would recomend the chicken quesadilla it is superb. The beer garden is great for a group but get there early it fills up quick.

• Pros: Great Beer Selection, Great Beer Garden, Teriffic Food
• Cons: Small Tables Inside

07/02/02

Great Beer & Beer Garden

by fomoco

I've loved this place for a long time. Village Tap offers a great beer selection, friendly and helpful bartenders and good food. As a vegetarian, I love having so many veggie options to choose from. Where else can a vegetarian get great beer AND bar food?! The year-round beer garden is a great place to have a beer and enjoy a good book by yourself or to hang out with a group of friends.

• Pros: Great Beer Selection, Helpful bartenders, Good food