Burwood Tap

The place was jam packed! The bartender seemed a little impatient.... The sign says 35 and over... but it seemed to be a bunch of college kids. But they do offer good cheap drinks and free popcorn 🍿.

Great neighborhood tavern that opened in 1933. There used to be places like this all over the city, now they are few & far between. Get a wonderful flavor of old time Chicago in this vintage gin mill.

Yes I love this place. Such friendly bartenders, such a warm vibe, And a great price for drinks. If you’re looking for that neighborhood bar that feels like you truly belong this is a great place to visit. It’s been here many years and I have gone here over the years and all the time it still never disappoints.

It is definitely a better spot for a younger crowd as there are a lot of young crowded people, especially young crowded ladies when I was there. The place had pretty cheap beers. They got pool and Jenga. Very crowded, VERY! I'm way past that age but would definitely be a great spot for younger crowd. The rating is purely based on my personal preference but I don't have much against this spot. This was recommended to me by a random uber pool rider that I was with and it turned out to be pretty decent. If I was in college or something, I would go back to this place again!!

The vibe in this bar is incredible. Every time in the neighborhood I have to stop there!

Fun neighborhood bar! They have a TouchTunes machine so you can play your own music. Great beers and cocktails, and Thursdays are $4 wells. Also a gay lgbtq 🏳️‍🌈 friendly establishment. Come see Stephanie the bartender. She’s warm welcoming and makes incredible drinks!

Been coming to this corner pub for a very long time (even after moving to Los Angeles). It’s no frills with bar service, a pool table, and popcorn machine. There are small pizzas available, but not always so it’s good that there are plenty of spots close by to have food delivered/carried out. My only quibble involves tiny/not terribly clean bathrooms.

A neighborhood bar since 1933 in a very nice neighborhood! I don't live in Chicago but when visiting I stop into this place for a drink or 2 every time. It has the look and feel that a local watering-hole should have. Friendly old time atmosphere with the modern amenities including flat screen televisions and adult size jenga blocks for entertainment. They have a help yourself pop-corn machine too.

Packed with 20-somethings but not a bad place to hangout. Even better if you can grab a table. Service was nice. Bartender was kind and not annoyed despite how busy it was. Drinks are good strong. Music (TouchTunes) was curated well by the crowd. Nice little joint

What a pleasant surprise! We stumbled upon this hole-in-the-wall spot while waiting for alterations to be done, and it ended up being the perfect find. Yes, it's a hole in the wall, but in the best way possible. What you see is what you get. The bartenders are great--friendly faces and solid drinks--and you absolutely can't beat the prices, especially for top-shelf options. This is the kind of place where you can settle in to watch a game, sip a few beers, and suddenly realize the whole day has passed. Worth checking out if you're in the area!

Classic Lincoln park hangout spot. Can get very crowded on the weekends but it's nice during the weekdays.

This is an older bar (established in 1933!). It's a bit of a dive, but nice and clean and cozy. It's quite large. There weren't too many patrions in on a rainy Friday afternoon. I enjoyed my time chatting up the kind bartendress, watching a Cubs day gave on tv, and leisurely enjoying a few beers. The place is inviting and would make a great neighborhood bar of I lived anywhere nearby. I'm glad I accidentally stumbled hone this little diamond in the rough.

Really well priced rounds wed night trivia free popcorn a pool table and touch tunes all is good w life

Chicago has tons of old bars. I especially like this one. Burwood Tap has been around since 1933 and looks like it. Has to be old if they still sell cigarettes, and they have these along with lighters. They also have free shit like popcorn. A lot of character in this bar as well as characters. It's $7 for some of the cheapest cocktails. They even have the Chicago Mule. Basically like a regular mule but with lemon juice. Good shit though. Also free popcorn and best thing about it is it's free. This may not be anything special but it doesn't cost anything to get some. Good old bars like this are rare but this is one of these to come to and get something cheap. It even sells cigarettes and lighters. The bar has a casual feel but it's like your friend's home though.

Cheapest drinks in the city. Great Chicago history. Free popcorn. Trivia sometime during the week (Wednesdays I wanna say?). No matter what, our group always ends up here by the end of the night. Bartenders are friendly. They got TouchTunes. It really is the perfect bar.

Had to call police because they took my id. So dry and tired. Bouncers and staff very unfriendly

Awesome vibes. Nice staff members. The weekend BeerTub helps cut on wait times. The instagram page is funny

My love and I tagged along with some pals to grab a beer at the Burwood Tap on a chilly Saturday afternoon in February. They do not serve food here, but there is free popcorn to go along with your drinks. Come here to check out the sports action on the tube, or have a chuckle at the random vintage items hanging on the walls and from the ceiling.

Price Gouging!$! How does a neighborhood bar jack up their prices on the weekend? $5 tap beer to a $7 beer- in a 12oz plastic cup! Not very neighborhoodly at all and just taking advantage of people!!

One of my favorite bars in the city. Recently celebrated my 35th there this past weekend and Tony, who was working the front bar, was exceptional. She took great care of me and my friends and was very attentive. The popcorn was fresh and delicious as always, too. This place can go from dead to jam packed on a whim, which it did, so I'm glad we got there early and were able to get a big table. The ambiance is what you'd expect from a bar that's 90 years old, and I mean that in the best way possible.

I love the burwood tap!!! I had Stephanie as my bar tender on St Patrick's day and she was the nicest bar tender I've EVER had at ANY bar. She was fun, attentive and kind. Can't wait to go back when I'm back in town.

Couldn't tell you about the food, service, or ambience because was rudely denied at the door due to using a real state ID. Wasn't asked or allowed to show a second form. Have been 21 for multiple years. Unreasonable. Atmosphere set by employees 0/5

Drunk bartenders. Worst service ever. Extreme incompetence here. Not only do they not serve you here, they cuss you out for questioning sitting at the bar for an hour. Unacceptable quality here don't go if possible

Fun little dive bar. I always enjoy stumbling upon cute little places with my friends. This place is a treasure. I love the random decor. Nice pool table for people to play on. Good music and areas for dancing. Lots of tables. The service was great! They knew that one round of drinks took too long so they gave us that round on the house without us even saying a word. It's just a place that values their customers. Really a good place to relax and have a drink and get away from those rowdy River North bars and clubs for a night!

This was my ex's bar back in the day. But I now get to claim it as mine. True neighborhood bar with excellent drinks (the way they should be made) great bartenders and snacks (who doesn't love popcorn). I know when I go back I'll be remembered which is the key to a true neighborhood bar. Close to where I work and sometimes I just need a drink after a long day!

Veronica is the best !!! Love her she was so nice made us extra popcorn. Also drinks are grata

Bouncer was clearly intoxicated and rude to our group. Very unprofessional and his demeanor was in poor taste.

Burwood Tap? Not familiar with it. Don't know what you're talking about. Who? I'm sorry. I refer to this establishment as the Burwood SLAP, because this place Burwood SLAPS. I came in here a crusty little street urchin with 2 cents to my name and no prospects to shout out about, and I'm leaving it as a Golden God who only knows Pleasure and Enlightenment. I'm such a disgusting little hobo and these people (namely: Joanna) transformed me into a man with perfect posture and dignity. They gave me free popcorn and told me that it's not my fault that my hunchback is a genetic deformity. Now I walk among the gods, and I will never stop putting one foot in front of the other on the Mount Olympus that is Burwood Tap. I love it here. I'm going to try to find an apartment close to it so that this serotonin never stops flowing. BURWOOOOOOOOOOD

Great neighborhood pub to enjoy beer. I would go back. They serve bear hug imperial IPA 9%!

Not only is it Lincoln Parks oldest pub, it's the best from what I've seen. Huge, cozy atmosphere with pool tables and TV's. Went there with some regs and was treated like fafammily. Those are the type of bars I like to go to. Unfortunately within 5 minutes of being there, I took a call informing me I was basically laid off from my current job. Within 10 minutes, the bartender and some regulars were buying me shots, feeding me the free popcorn and bumming me smokes. Can't say enough about Veronica the bartender. Cheap drinks, good peeps, fun feel.

As many other reviews say, this is one of Chicago's many notable older bars. My recommendation if you are looking for the old timey feel - go anywhere but here. The staff, and the patrons they were talking to, were incredibly rude and made fun of people in our group for absolutely no reason. Aside from the popcorn and pool table there is really nothing special about it. Chicago - Lincoln Park - especially has so many great dives and rustic-type bars. Not worth going to this one where the people inside are so unwelcoming.

Local dive bar tucked away in upper Lincoln Park area. Has a feel good vibe to it with a dimly lit bar area highlighted by Christmas lights. Cheap drinks and unlimited supply of popcorn. No food onsite but you can get delivery to the bar, if needed. Overall, good place to grab a beer after a long day, start the night, or even end it.

Absolutely amazing bouncer. Charismatic and super professional. I would definitely recommend this bar.

I RARELY write Yelp reviews, and I'm bummed to have to do this.... I went to Burwood last Friday with a group. We brought food in (pre-cleared, I called them before to double check) and ordered a few rounds on an open tab. I got 2 margaritas, which being a dive bar I knew was a stretch but figured why not. The first one was fine, but pretty weak. The second was undrinkable, made with lemon juice and what seemed like no alcohol. When we went to close out the tab, we found out each drink was $16 dollars!!!! Shame on me for not asking to begin with, but most bars in the area would be maybe $10 and all the other drinks we ordered throughout the night were under $10. What is a dive bar doing charging $16 a drink? I also ordered a glass of wine (again, a stretch ask for a dive but I don't drink beer/cider) and the bartender poured it, sniffed the bottle to check if it was still good, hesitated, then gave me the glass. The wine was disgusting. Super super bummed with how non-chalant the bartender was and the overall experience. I will not be going back.

Such a bar sings the qualities of Chicago I preach, This bar I dine doth doe possess those drinks I beseech, Burwood, i Knight you, thou I preach, Your popcorn, dim lights, great taps, should not be trouble unto my dimmest unbeliefs This stanza is running its course There I must admit, burwood has yet submitted its final course One last line, I cannot hold within, the bartenders that thus lay here, treat thy welcomers like their kin.

Veronica is amazing! She created special drinks for my friend and I and was spot on! So great to meet someone so awesome, enjoy good conversation, and good drinks.

If you don't have time to stop in, smile as you walk by....that is the sign they have above the entrance of this cool, neighborhood spot. I came here for a buddy's birthday party 3 years ago and i thought it was pretty cool as they have video games and pool tables and a good drink special due to their great party packages. When I moved in the hood a few months ago and saw this spot I instantly remembered the good time I had here. Sad to say i have only been here 3 times in the 4 months I have lived a block away. Each time someone was in the area and decided to meet me for a drink since it is close. TVs everywhere so you can catch a ball game and nice, personable bartenders. They have a buffet on most nights of the week after certain time. As I stated, this is a cool neighborhood spot so drop in, pull up a chair, listen to some good tunes and grab a drink along with some free popcorn

Great Neighborhood bar that takes the health and safety of the customers and employees very seriously. While not a fan of the new Covid regulations on the weekends, I do understand the reason behind it and appreciate the safety steps

Great Lincoln Park neighborhood dive bar. So fun to grab drinks on the weekend and play a few rounds of pool or to meet up with old friends during the week. Free popcorn is a fun touch and the deals during the week are a nice perk!

My friend and I stumbled upon this place when we were on a random quest to find a place to grab a drink. The decor of this place is best described as random which fits for the dive bar type of feel. I loved the vibe of this place first the very moment I walked in here. I'm not a huge drinker but when I do drink I like to ask the bartender what they would recommend for someone that likes sweet mixed drinks with vodka. 99% of bartenders I've met always have a drink within the first 30 seconds of me asking and some of them even offer to make me a customized drink. The first bartender we encountered wasn't friendly and seemed like she would rather be anywhere else in the world then in that bar. She didn't have a clue as to what to recommend and seemed like she hadn't been working there long. As the night progressed that same bartender was seen braiding her colleagues hair and taking shots with the other workers that night. I don't mind having a good time but you can't be at the main bar and slacking off. The second bartender that took over for the first bartender was amazing! She was super personable and equally knowledgeable when my friend and I asked about different drinks. We decided to give her all of our business for the rest of the night. Had we not interacted with her I don't think I would've even considered coming back let alone recommending this place. As the night went on this chill place turned into a mini-night club filled with people in their early to late 20's. It was a great vibe and I truly enjoyed myself. The next time I come here I will make sure that I mentally prepare myself for the craziness that occurs in this place.

I wish I lived closer to this place. I also wish I could have brought my own container to fit more free popcorn in. This place is chill and I like that. The bartender was very nice and I appreciated that she filled our drinks and bought one back as a nice-my-shift-is-ending-gesture. Not sure the regulars were the biggest fans of the four of us who were new to their turf. But, I will just have to go back and win them over. Great little spot.

Mmmm the Tap, where the drinks are cheap, popcorn is popping and company is always great. Burwood Tap holds a special place in my heart because when my mom and aunt were living in LP many years ago (number will go undisclosed) the tap was their go to, and now the torch has passed to my brother, cousin and I. Walking into the Tap, you probably feel like you're in a time warp, and I bet you it hasn't changed a bit from years ago. I may go as far to say that this could be the best dive in Lincoln Park. They have it all, pool, giant Jenga, free popcorn and enough space for you and all your friends. I guarantee you will not be disappointed, two generations of this family have never been.

Went here on a Saturday for a friends going away party. They told her she had the whole back room, didn't mention that it would also be occupied by 2 other parties. Once inside, you can't move. Tables and chairs everywhere, takes 10 minutes just to get to the bar. Once you get your drink, there's nowhere to sit or put your jacket down. At the end of the night I asked for my license and card back (yes, they make you give them ID with a card). I didn't notice that they had given me someone else's ID and credit card until I got home (similar IDs and cards). I called them for 3 days trying to see if they had my ID and card, no one answered. I couldn't leave a voicemail because the mailbox was full, and they would not respond to Facebook messages. I finally got in touch through email to find out that they did not have my card. So either they gave out 2 sets of cards and IDs to incorrect people and neither of us noticed, or they just threw my stuff out. Either way, never going back here again. What a crap experience.

Fun chill vibes during weekends and nerdy trivia vibes on Wednesday's. Drinks are the usual. You do tend to get them quickly even on a busy evening. My bartender was efficient, not over the top friendly. Have some fun decor pieces here and there on the ceiling. Also have a pool table towards the back which is occupied on the weekends. The trivia night is really cool, so is the guy who organizes it. They hand out sheets. Multiple rounds and comes around to score in between each. Regular's come here in groups, so watch out. Not easy to win. Overall, pleased.

LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. I've lived a block from Burwood Tap for the past 5 years. It is such an amazing neighborhood bar. Great employees, awesome deals, and just a class act establishment. Every night is different. Come on a Wednesday to get a bottle of wine for $18 or a Saturday for a pitcher for $16- no matter what your mood- Burwood has it covered.

Checked this place out last night for their Wednesday night trivia. Got there at 8:57 for a 9 o'clock trivia and no seats were to be had - so just a tip to trivia goers to make sure to arrive early if you want a seat. Trivia was super fun! It was our first time going, and when they announced the host would come around to personally grade everyone's papers, with the number of people that were at the bar for trivia, my initial thought was that it was going to take forever between rounds... but it wasn't bad at all! The second place prize for trivia is that you get to pick a category for the next week's trivia, which I thought was clever. First prize is a pitcher of beer, a round of shots, and a $35 gift card to the bar to be used at a later date. Our bartenders were very friendly and attentive, especially considering we were newcomers in a bar that seemed to be filled with regulars. The trivia regulars were all chill and friendly, but the bar also had a lot of LP douchey bros, exemplified when there was a trivia question about the Cleveland Indians mascot and some white dude seated next to me thought it would be a good time to repeatedly shout out that their mascot isn't racist (dude, you're gross.) Also, the drinks were a little overpriced for the type of bar this is. I'll definitely be back for trivia again!

This place is great. came on a Monday night and got a beer for 3 dollars. Lots of room and good pool tables!

omg the best place ever. the bartender is so convenient and kind as well.

I've been to this bar more than I care to admit. However I can confidently say that this bar is my favorite in the entire city. Please don't come here and ruin the bar for me. Let me ruin it for myself.

One of my favorite neighborhood bars. They have great trivia and a solid place for day/night drinking. One thing I will note is the bathroom situation, especially for women. They have two single bathrooms for females for the entire bar while one of the bathrooms has access to the employee supply/storage room. That bathroom is also used by any employee, man or woman. I always thought in establishments like this the customer matters more, but I was wrong as the bathroom closest to the front bar is used by all staff even though labeled as a woman's restroom. I understand the staff needs to use this bathroom as well, but they at least could communicate it to the customer versus cutting ahead and not saying anything; this comes across as very unprofessional. Lastly, in my experience the one restroom for women was taking extra long, then a male worker came out and aggressively told me that there is a storage closet in there and that is why it was taking so long (for whatever they were doing at 2am). If anything, I would say post a sign or something explaining this and that women who need to use the restroom should use the other single women's restroom so they don't get accosted by staff.

Usually love this place but unfortunately my experience this past weekend left me not wanting to go back any time soon. The bouncer wouldn't let us in because my friend had an expired license, but was granted an extension as is clear on her ID. He was very vulgar and used profanity when speaking to our group, so much as to say "get the fuck out." After a few minutes, it became clear he was intoxicated (we had not had anything to drink yet) and we decided to leave and try another bar down the street. I've lived in Chicago my whole life and have never had an experience like this here or anywhere else. I really hope Burwood tap talks to this employee about his actions. We were celebrating a friend's 30th birthday and after being talked to like that, ended up crying from the awful demeanor of this brunette guy.

Really disappointing since I've lived in the neighborhood for a decade and had been coming to this spot regularly for quite some time. The brunette guy controlling the door was super intoxicated, sexist, rude and yelled at us. I've never seen any other staff or bartender act that way at Burwood Tap. He gave our friend a tough time about having a recently expired license which by IL policy was granted an extension. I very calmly explained this to him and explained how I actually work in IL policy and he said "don't come at me with that bullshit I work for the city. Welcome to Chicago. Get the Fuck out" We were immediately met with hostility and he treated us as if we were 21 and not in our 30s. Also we all have lived here our entire lives so very confused by his commentary. We never said anything bad to him nor were even drinking at this point and acting in any such way to warrant such a reaction. It's not even that he didn't less us in but how he went about it that was concerning. Essentially, when our group realized he was pretty drunk and it was not really worth the effort we just left and grabbed a drink down the street and had no issues. It was probably one of my worst experiences with a "bouncer/doorman" in my entire time in Chicago. We were honestly shocked at how rude and hostile someone could be. I hope Burwood addresses this issue moving forward.

Great place to have a beer or two. Good prices and sociable staff. I came here on Tuesday evening as the sun was setting on a clear day and grabbed a Lil Sumpin Sumpin and a seat by the window. I very much enjoyed the atmosphere, hipster-esque with a dash of kitschy-cool decor. I would definitely visit again when I'm back in the neighborhood.

My bestie and I decided to throw ourselves an I Love Lucy themed 20 year friend-iversary party (true story). We were in search of a local, neighborhood pub that would allow us to reserve a space and set up a drink package for our group of 20. I e-mailed the event coordinator at Burwood and she filled me in on the deets. I was able to reserve tables and set up a wristband deal for $30 of open bar for 3 hours which included beer, wine, top shelf liquor and basically everything besides shots. Sounds like a pretty good situation right? Well... ...it was okay. Don't get me wrong, I had a fun night but I believe that was due to the fact that I was with my family and friends (and we threw a pretty awesome pre-party). I honestly thought Burwood would be a lot less crowded, more neighborhood "everybody knows your name" feel, and most importantly, I thought the event plans I set in place a month prior would follow through with ease. I was wrong. We got there right at 9:00 as planned and our reserved tables were nowhere to be found. I fought the crowds and headed to the back bar to try and flag down a bartender for some help. After 10 minutes of waiting (while my guests are sandwiched between people hovered around the bar), we were finally led to a few tables. But wait for it... They kicked patrons out of those tables to give them to us! Not only do I think that's rude from a business standpoint, but it was also pretty awkward. The kicker - one of the tables literally was hosting Mr. and Mrs. Claus! No joke. Ok, so these folks were just quite old, but the resemblance was alarming. Of course now I felt bad. Regardless, we took our seats and carried on with our night. The table locations were less then ideal as they were pretty much in the corridor that connects the front part of the bar with the back, and also hosts the extended long bathroom lines. At least we had alcohol right! Well... We did. However, the first trip up to the bar was rough. Two of the bartenders kept telling us top shelf was not included in our package when indeed it was. Eventually we got the event coordinator to educate them on the bars' deals. Then of course the drinks were small and service was slow. I assume they were choosing not to cater to those with a package deal? Who knows, but it was real annoying. Long story short (of course after telling the long story already), maybe this bar is better for some day drinking, or some beers during the week. Or maybe even if you're out with just a couple friends. I do not however suggest going with a large group, or partaking in their wristband drink special. It's a recipe for frustration.

this place has changed alot. took awhile to get served. door guy was cringe and rude af. bathroom was gross. vibes were off.

It pains me to give the Burwood Tap two stars, but it's unfortunately necessary. The Burwood Tap was one of my favorite bars in the city for years, due to its laid-back atmosphere and rockin juke box. Affectionately known as "The Wood" by my close group of friends, we would take over several tables at least once a week, and jam out to our favorite tunes emanating from the bar. If you've ever been subjected to back-to-back renditions of "Paradise by the Dashboard Lights," it was likely our fault. If you ever see us out - we'll buy you a beer to make up for it. At any rate, our friends had a love affair with the Wood. It was that bar that everyone either loved or hated. Sure it was small, dark, crowded with 21-ish year old DePaul frat rats, but you put up with that SAE dude puking in the toilet in the bathroom because the waitresses brought you free shots, gave you a hug when you walked in and made us seem like we were the crew from Cheers. Burwood Tap - I'm sorry to say, but it's over. This is an official break-up note. I'm not sure if it's the fact that I'm now 27 years old, and don't enjoy the puking 21 year olds any more. No, no...I know it's that. But more than anything, the juke box is no longer plugged in and the music they play is AWFUL. On a recent Friday night visit, I was subjected to FERGIE. Not once, but twice. And in only an hour and a half. If you're going to play me crappy music and serve me overpriced Miller Lite, there is no reason to patronize your establishment. I wanted to make it work. I tried. I've had birthday parties in your backroom, smoked cigarettes at the bar with my best friends and even played on a kickball team sponsored by you. But I'm sorry Burwood Tap, it's time to move on. I know it'll be hard for us to see each other when I pass, but you'll hold a special place in my heart. Maybe someday we'll be at a place when I can come in and share a beer and a story for old times sake..."Remember the time..." We'll both laugh and it'll be time for me to get going to my new bar, across town. But for that one moment we'll both remember the way the Burwood Tap used to be, and the way I'd like to remember it.

I went to the Burwood tap for the first time this past Thursday for raunchy bingo. For $10, I got a free beer, two hours of entertainment, and I learned what a Z-job, Alabama hot pocket, and an angry pirate were. Plus, I got there at around 8:45 and sampled the free wing and potato wedge buffet. To those who have criticized the free buffet, here is a word of advice - DON'T EAT IT. Maybe it's just that I am not so far removed from college that I am still enchanted by the prospect of a free meal, but the free weeknight buffet at the Burwood Tap was something I both enjoyed and appreciated. Anyway, I digress. Back to raunchy bingo! The host, Sassy Cummings, is adorable. I had a great time learning the meanings to gross sexual terms all while playing bingo for prizes of a sexual nature. While it's my opinion that raunchy bingo doesn't have as much repeat value as Hambingo does at Hamburger Marys on Monday nights, it was an excellent use of my Thursday night and I would definitely go again with friends who have yet to experience the joys of raunchy bingo. The bar itself seems to have reasonable drink specials and a pleasant staff. I was somewhat taken aback when my friend ordered a mojito and our waitress wasn't sure if they could make it. When she said they could do it, some clear concoction that definitely wasn't a mojito was brought out. While it was less than ideal for my friend, I found it charming to be at the only place in Chicago that didn't know what a mojito was and continued to drink my PBR.