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The Kinderhook Tap
(Now Closed)Bar, American Restaurant, and Wine Bar$$$$
Oak Park
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A true American Gastropub on the south side of Oak Park. Rotating taps, a small, but excellent menu, and friendly, helpful staff.
Scott ElliottMarch 3, 2016Great, ever changing selection of beers. Knowledgeable, friendly staff, great food and nice tunes. What's not to like?!
Yav KlappalAugust 30, 2013I live 4 hours away in Fort Wayne, IN I make sure to eat here every single time I am in town! Love this place for their food and their gluten free options.
Dustyn KeepersFebruary 9, 2017Nice beer selection and good burgers. The first time I came I had kimchi fries, but they're not on the winter menu. I hope they come back!
Mara HuttonJune 30, 2016Can always get a solid burger. Love the tacos too. And of course the beer, but they also make excellent cocktails.
Visit often for the best beer selections in the west. Chris' tastes are unmatched. Also follow them on beermenus.com for tap updates.
JDApril 2, 2014A hip urban suburban tavern with craft beer and single malt Scotch. The food also rocks
Steve ‘Pudgy’ De RoseJune 7, 2012A keen venue with infrequently-seen craftbeers in the collar suburbs. Two blocks from the Blue Line “L”'s Oak Park Ave. station. ☞ Free wi-fi.
Excellent beer & booze selection. Fantastic staff. Not great food. Wi-Fi password is kinderhook123.
Bess & Neesha (bartenders) are the best. They'll let you taste, have great knowledge about all the spirits and beers.
Annie EvansJanuary 14, 2011Its beer time @ The Kinderhook Tap ~ A hot gastro pub in Oak Park!
Melanie P!October 22, 2010U have to take this place at face value: nice atmospheric bar, good beer selection and decent bar food. Nice for the neighborhood but I wouldn't drive miles to get here.
Best selection of craft liquors on the West Side! Get in here!
Gerardo ZavalaJune 10, 2013They're soccer fans and have BeinSports! A good IPA some grub and fubol.. Hell yeah!!
Tanya IrwinMay 23, 2011Great local beer selection. And I love the organic/free-range selections! Read more
- Evan has great beer knowledge: ask him for a recommendation every refill.
This place is committed to beers - don't be bummed if they don't have the usual fare - the taps are all great.
Clyde EwingFebruary 16, 2013Don't get the cheese curds they r frozen n terrible and as st8'd previously inauthentic also they don't kno how 2 cook a burger 2 temperature properly overall very good place 2 eat tho gr8 atmosphere
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Local eats and local drinks with the best locals in Oak Park! Specializing in Microbrews, local craft spirits & food made with high quality, local ingredients
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Wed, Sun
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Thu
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–1:00 AM
(708) 434-0373
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 8.6
"Come in to shop, stay to try some of their hard to find crafts on tap. Lots of board games available to sit and play."
Todd Kuna - 8.7
"Their draft beer menu changes on a weekly or even daily basis! Love the variety!"
Elizabeth Erwin - 7.0
"Fantastic and descriptive beer list in the red book except it doesn't tell you the size or price of the bottle."
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- 8.6
"the bento box lunch specials are awesome! so much food and the steak teriyaki was out of this world. we had a food high when we left."
dustin halleck - 8.2
"great beer selection! dont buy the apple beer, it's just really expensive cider!! They have good vegan feed!"
boaz patlur - 9.1
"I have never had a flavor I didn't like. My favorite is the banana cream pie. Get the ice cream in a homemade waffle cone you will not be disappointed!"
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