Lincoln Square Taproom
Bar · Lincoln Square ·
Great beer selection, friendly staff, and cozy neighborhood vibe
Great beer selection, friendly staff, and cozy neighborhood vibe
"Feels like it’s straight out of Germany and always a good time. Lincoln Square is a german-influenced neighborhood and this bar fits right in with its german beers and spirits. It has an old world charm and feels like it’s been there since the Chicago fire, but it was established in 1985. It's always crowded, but a good kind of crowded with great people. The enormous front windows are almost always open, where you can sit on stools and watch the action on Lincoln Ave. During Lincoln Square’s two festivals, Maifest and Octoberfest, this bar becomes a focal point of the festivities. Tip: There’s no food here—only drinks—so don’t come hungry." - Knoed Creative
"A neighboring beer bar owned by Andrew Pillman, Lincoln Square Taproom opened in 2021 in the former Huettenbar, one of the area's last remaining German taverns; Pillman framed the takeover as an attempt to preserve the dive's German charm, but regulars say he and his crews drastically changed the bar's vibe, including replacing a mural that helped define the space." - Naomi Waxman
"Planned as a new tavern by Andrew Pillman to occupy Huettenbar’s space, Lincoln Square Taproom is intended to maintain the German aesthetic neighbors associate with the site—Pillman has said he’d like to bring in the local painter who did Huettenbar’s original artwork—though regulars fear he may drastically change the bar’s character and a recent renovation permit suggests significant interior changes are likely." - Naomi Waxman
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