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The Beer Bistro

The Beer Bistro

(Now Closed)
Bar and American Restaurant$$$$
Near West Side, Chicago
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  • Amyheart icon on user image
    AmyOctober 16, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Of course we come for the amazing beer selection, but don't overlook the Buffalo Calamari. It's crispy, spicy, and goes perfect with beer!
  • Gustavo S.heart icon on user image
    Gustavo SanchezApril 3, 2015
    Great beer selection I live me some pranqster beer, and the burgers is what you have to get when you come here.. Their chili is good too
  • Jill s.heart icon on user image
    Jill s.November 29, 2015
    Great beers, generally bananas in there as they release good beers often, never had a chance to sit down and eat there food though.
  • Steve ‘Pudgy’ D.heart icon on user image
    Steve ‘Pudgy’ De RoseOctober 14, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    A bar with a keen selection of craftbeer, both on draft and in bottles & cans. It is one of the best for this neighborhood. {I messed up by not having this on here prior.}
  • Drink Local
    Drink LocalAugust 9, 2011
    Don't miss the Goose Island Tap Invasion this Wednesday, August 10 2011. Rare local brews are to be had, including Demolition, Big John, Cascade Belgian Pale , Green Line Pacifica and more!
  • Sean M.
    Sean McGinnisJanuary 21, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Do yourself a favor...try a cheese pizza with giardinara. Unlike anything you've ever had. Awesome to the last bite.
  • Brian
    BrianDecember 8, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    $5 one topping pizza Mondays. $3 burger Tuesdays. Half price appetizers and $5 martini Thursdays. Mmmmmmmm
  • Dana T.heart icon on user image
    Dana TedescoDecember 9, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    I like that they serve their soup in a coffee cup w/ saucer! So cuuute and of course delicious! Mushroom Brie is a FAV!
  • Carlos B.heart icon on user image
    Carlos ButlerJuly 13, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    I've had the burgers, tater tots and wings. All are delicious.
  • Brian
    BrianDecember 24, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the 12 beers of Christmas and a freeT-shirt. Delicious fun!
  • Michele w.
    Michele westphallMarch 29, 2012
    Hawks game day the downstairs opens at 5. Got here first :) and got a drink free. Half price sliders brings it down to $1each..score.
  • Erica G.
    Erica GrahamMarch 28, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    $3 craft cans on Wednesday! Awesome pizza, all sandwiches on pretzel buns....ask for Erica ;)
  • Kirstjen L.heart icon on user image
    Kirstjen LorenzMarch 17, 2017
    Good burger with house-made chips. Loud sports bar atmosphere on a Sunday afternoon.
  • Renee B.
    Renee BogaczOctober 11, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    If there is anything by SlapShot Brewing on tap, it is a must-drink beer!!!
  • Chris W.
    Chris WNovember 7, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Pizza is pretty amazing! Can't go wrong with grilled chicken tenders.
  • Jennifer M.
    Jennifer MarvinFebruary 25, 2010
    tons of beer on tap & good bar food - fun on weekdays when you can get a seat at the bar - relaxed atmosphere & good spot for happy hour Read more
  • Jeff V.heart icon on user image
    Jeff VargasApril 27, 2018
    Sliders were delicious and reasonably priced.
  • Meredith P.
    Meredith PittmanSeptember 3, 2013
    .25 cent wings on Sundays! Great wings, but waitress seemed preoccupied and clueless.
  • Sara P.
    Sara PorterNovember 17, 2011
    Hanging out at Beer Bistro's Cellar - great new bar installed by Heineman Bar Company's own Dustin Porter.
  • sean f.
    sean foleyNovember 17, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Great new bar in the Beer Bistro basement crafted by Chicago's own Heineman Bar Co.
  • Shut up R.
    Shut up RobDecember 31, 2012
    I love the tater tots. I love them. I love them
  • Mitch B.heart icon on user image
    Mitch ByrneJanuary 21, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Great variety of beers! Pizza, burgers & wings are the bomb!
  • Robyne
    RobyneOctober 15, 2011
    Ask about the beer card. Drink them all and get free rooftop tix to Cubs game.
  • Geoff W.
    Geoff WebberJanuary 27, 2013
    Gumball head is great on draft. Service very good.
  • Mark B.
    Mark BauerJune 28, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    Try the Devil Dancer it's 12% ABV
  • Vincentia E.
    Vincentia EgonmwanMay 25, 2012
    Spinach and artichoke dip w/ tortilla chips is delish! The pizza too!!!
  • Tim
    TimOctober 3, 2012
    Come in on Tuesdays for $2 burgers, they're awesome!
  • Ashley P.heart icon on user image
    Ashley PSeptember 10, 2014
    Soft pretzels and large beer selection
  • Nazary N.heart icon on user image
    Nazary NebelukApril 16, 2014
    Not as great a tap selection as you would expect for a place called The Beer Bistro
  • Leigh L.
    Leigh LoftusMarch 29, 2012
    I'd give it 2.5 stars of 5, great drinks... Food has a lot of potential just need better ingredients and love!
  • Merri
    MerriMarch 5, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    12 different sliders at $2 each plus basket of tots. Awesome. Try the basket of bacon too.
  • John C.
    John CizmarOctober 23, 2011
    Tuesday Burger deal is awesome. Great mini burgers as well.
  • Renee B.
    Renee BogaczMarch 1, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    If SlapShot is on tap, DRINK IT!
  • Rob D.
    Rob DuqueOctober 10, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    $3 can Wednesdays! All I have to say!
  • DanL N.
    DanL NiermannJuly 30, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Breakfast was AMAZING. Served Saturday & Sunday 11-3. Worth every penny.
  • Kyan K.
    Kyan KeenanMay 3, 2013
    Half price appetizers & $5 martinis on Thursday nights.
  • Kevin M.
    Kevin MasiJune 6, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Wednesday $3 cans...craft is best in a can!
  • Michael A.
    Michael AyeMarch 1, 2012
    3 dollar cans on Wednesday's, can not go wrong! modus ipa all night
  • Shannon J.
    Shannon JeropkeAugust 15, 2013
    20% off $30 or more with Drink Deck
  • Andre W.heart icon on user image
    Andre WilliamsJanuary 19, 2018
    Great beers!
  • Juan F.
    Juan FuentesJanuary 10, 2013
    $3 Cans of Revolutionary Anti-Hero = awesomeness.
  • Brian
    BrianJanuary 20, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Tuesdays $2 burgers are now $3
  • DJ F.
    DJ FinkMay 6, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Starting soon you can visit the Beer Bistro North!
  • Quernzy Social
    Quernzy SocialAugust 24, 2011
    Grilled Cheese Panini is yummy. Also try the pizza!
  • Kiran P.
    Kiran PookoteDecember 16, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the "half-baked" cookie dessert!
  • Jessica O.
    Jessica O'July 11, 2010
    Great little place! Tons of different beers, really good food, reasonable prices.
  • Francis M.heart icon on user image
    Francis MNovember 8, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    The ginger named Beth is the coolest sconnie in Chicago!
  • Kathryn H.
    Kathryn HJune 26, 2011
    Gluten free beer and the best homemade chips around. Awesome.
  • Tom M.
    Tom ManningDecember 28, 2012
    Tomato bisque is very good
  • Andrea K.
    Andrea KristinaAugust 25, 2011
    Oh my goodness they serve the best ever calamari ever!!!
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