Black Barrel Tavern

“We had a great pregame meal for the Blackhawks tonight.”

We had a great pregame meal for the Blackhawks tonight! Kristina M. Took great care of us in a very busy setting and the food was amazing!

Greg Koszut

Jan 2026

“First experience at Black Barrel Tavern after an amazing time at EDC Beyond Wonderland 🐰.”

First experience at Black Barrel Tavern after an amazing time at EDC Beyond Wonderland 🐰. Thank you Ashlee and Adam 👏 for taking us to this great Chicago spot! The drinks were delicious, strong (I remember a comment about the espresso martini was so strong, a great wake me up!), and the atmosphere was relaxed with a great selection of food items on their menu. The manager and staff of the Black Barrel Tavern were so friendly, welcoming, while also providing great customer service. The Black Barrel Tavern an incredible place to wind down, chill, and take in the refreshing brisk wind of Chicago. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Mariella Hernandez

Nov 2025

“The food never missed here.”

The food never missed here! Tons of great options always. The chilaquiles and omelette were incredible. Would definitely come back and could not highly recommend this spot enough.

Shivangi Patel

Oct 2025

“Don't get me wrong, I definitely miss beer bistro.”

Don't get me wrong, I definitely miss beer bistro. But the place has great food and great service!

Vinnie Venugopal

Sep 2025

“Great service and surprisingly accommodating for groups with kids.”

Great service and surprisingly accommodating for groups with kids. The food was well-portioned and flavorful.

Alex P.

Aug 2025

“Great selection of casual American food, including burgers, pastas, meats, salads, and more.”

Great selection of casual American food, including burgers, pastas, meats, salads, and more! The service was great and both outdoor/indoor seating. The black barrel burger was delicious and juicy. Ahi tuna club sandwich was a unique blend of turmeric and cumin seasonings. Overall would highly recommend for a casual, quick meal!

Stephanie W.

Jul 2025

“Great food, service, and cozy atmosphere.”

Great food, service, and cozy atmosphere. Will be back next time. The classic burger was great, and the pickles were sweet, which I like.

Brandon C

Jul 2025

“Excellent hospitality and atmosphere Everything on the menu is delicious.”

Excellent hospitality and atmosphere Everything on the menu is delicious. Wait, servers were very consistent on checking on tables. Must visit this place as it is now on my first choice to go eat and have drinks!

Marie

Jul 2025

“My dish was delicious.”

My dish was delicious. The hostess was friendly, and my server was very pleasant. This was my first time coming to Black Barrel Tavern, and it was at my daughter's recommendation, and I was not disappointed.

Kimberly Lloyd

Apr 2025

“Excellent drinks, quick service decent prices.”

Excellent drinks, quick service decent prices. All the house drinks are good, best imop is the RYE 'N REYNOLDS. Fresh take on old fashioned. Love the decor including the belt driven fans.

Jay

Feb 2025

“First time here or Chicago, for that matter.”

First time here or Chicago, for that matter. Great food, great staff cool vibes!! Drinks on point I'd definitely come here again.

Travis T

Feb 2025

“I came here with a group of 9 for brunch on Sunday.”

I came here with a group of 9 for brunch on Sunday. We had a reservation, and they sat us and took drink orders right away. The atmosphere of the bar and dining area is a good balance of cozy, modern, and laid-back. Really good vibes here overall. The food and drinks were fantastic. Everyone was very happy with their orders. I had the chilaquiles w/ chorizo which I absolutely loved. The homemade tortilla chips were incredible and I can honestly say this may be the best chilaquiles I've had. My first drink was a "cold fashion", a brunch-style old fashion with cold brew liquor. It made for a nice first drink of the day after having coffee. What really compelled me to write this review right away was the service. From making a reservation all the way through the end of our visit, the service was top notch. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, and they all seem to work together very well. Drinks and food were quick and made perfectly every time. Our server Gloria R was phenomenal. She was very friendly and expertly took care of our group of 9 with ease. Gloria R was a great help deciding what to order, as my brother and I wanted to order the entire menu. She used a combo of chef's recommendations, her experience, and our preferences to guide us which I always appreciate. We will definitely be coming back here soon and cannot recommend this place enough! Sitting there watching burgers get delivered had me ready to order one even after I ate. We will be returning for that asap!

Jason Scott

Jan 2025