The Aberdeen Tap

Stopped in for a lunch and immediately entered a small, quaint bar. I heard through the grapevine their wings are good. So I had to try. Started off with the potato skins which you don't find often in the city. LOVED these, perfect cheese and bacon. Wished they gave like 1-2 more skins. Then got 2 orders of wings. I was hungry. 8ct of Mango Habenero and 8ct of Hot Buffalo. WOW. Delish. The mango habenero not hot, with that nice sweet touch. The hot buffalo did it for me. It's a thick sauce, perfect amount of heat, and had me wanting to eat more. Up there with Birds Nest and Toons for me. Will be coming back for those hot buffalo wings.

I stopped by recently and was impressed by their friendly staff and laid-back atmosphere. I started with the Mac & Cheese Squares, which were crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside—a definite must-try. For my main, I went with the Gator Banger, a flavorful sausage that didn't disappoint. I washed it all down with a couple of craft beers from their impressive selection. The whole meal set me back around $40, and it was well worth every penny.

I love this spot! The wings are always a hit, and the Southwest salad is another favorite. There are a few items I tend to skip, like the nachos, but overall I really enjoy the food here and keep coming back.

Awesome staff. Awesome food. Good beer list. We had a great experience eating wings and poutine on the patio tonight. Fantastic friendly staff and great food and drinks to match. Thanks for a great night!

I’m staying nearby at the Kinzie Hotel. I’m vegan and will be at an all-day event tomorrow with no time to get vegan food beforehand, and no vegan food offered at the event. Just ordered DoorDash. THANK YOU for having an Impossible Burger on your menu! Your fries are thick, salted perfectly, and delicious, and the burger - which I just took a bite of - will be an amazing breakfast. Yum!

The Mac and cheese cubes had a beautiful crunchy exterior with a soft cheesy gooey interior, you should definitely try these. Also got the warm soft pretzels, these were alright, but not something that’s a must order. Also, they had these grinders, specifically one of the most intriguing ones was the duck grinder with duck confit, crispy duck skin, chimichurri, and garlic aioli. I liked it, but was completely caught off guard with their truly delicious wings. We got two orders, and each order comes with 8 wings. The Buffalo sauce was solid, and paired well with the blue cheese, but a surprising flavor was the Jerk. The jerk had a smoky charred flavor with some heat. The Chiliyaki, now this was sweet, minimal heat level, and a nice play on teriyaki. My second favorite wing that I tried behind the buffalo was the Carolina Gold. It was sweet, tangy, and all of these wings were fried wonderfully.

Stopped by The Aberdeen Tap for a quick bite and a drink. The patio was perfect for a sunny day, offering a great view of the skyline. I ordered the Gator Banger and a side of sweet potato tots. The sausage was flavorful, and the tots were crispy and satisfying. The service was friendly, and the atmosphere had a relaxed, neighborhood bar vibe. Prices were reasonable. A solid spot for casual dining and drinks.

The wings are so incredible! So many flavors. We ate there on Tuesday 8/19. I can’t remember the servers name but he killed it on the service front. Came around just enough and gave great suggestions. He was truly 10/10! We’ll be back for wings again very soon.

Love Aberdeen Tap. Whether I'm just grabbing lowkey drinks at the bar or hanging at a table, it's always a chill spot in the West Town/River West area. Finally tried the food for the first time last week and got the chicken wrap which was super solid, and the fries were surprisingly great too. It's never overwhelmingly packed, which I appreciate, and the overall vibe is super relaxed with good music and a cool crowd. Drinks are on point, and the bartenders are always friendly. Definitely one of my newer favorite go to spots.

Cool Chicago bar. Great service and healthy real pours. We will be back when in the hood.

Had a couple of spritzes and wings here. Great low key bar with good food. We started with scrumptious Mac and cheese bites and then shared the jumbo wings - we got mango habanero and hot buffalo. These were delicious and saucy. I also got a small side salad, but this was overdressed. Otherwise, everything was great.

Summertime chi was in full effect so after looking at photos, I wanted to try this spot to sit on the sidewalk patio outside! I arrived and asked for a table for two and it was just a short wait at 7pm on a Thursday. The staff were kind and we decided to order the wings, fries, and the grilled chicken wrap!everything was just okay and nothing special, and the chicken wrap didn't have too much chicken in it, mainly lettuce and bacon bits. The vibe is fun being a neighborhood spot, but I won't be returning.

This is my new favorite wing spot! Food was very quick, good sports bar vibes! To start we got nachos and Mac n cheese bites. The nachos were more of a wonton chip, they were good. The Mac n cheese bites were amazing. Sooo crispy! The wings are so good, cooked perfectly. I got the Carolina gold and mango habernero. The Carolina gold is sooo good, has a sweet taste. The mango habernero could be. Abut spicier but overall loved it!

Great neighborhood spot! I've been coming here for several years now. Always super friendly staff and excellent food. And now they have potato skins! Yeah!!! Great place to catch a bite and the game or chill out on the patio.

One of my fav places for a good drink and bar food. The mac and cheese bites and buffalo chicken egg rolls are to DIE for. I love taking friends here and getting them hooked.

The Mac and cheese cubes had a beautiful crunchy exterior with a soft cheesy gooey interior, you should definitely try these. Also got the warm soft pretzels, these were alright, but not something that's a must order. Also, they had these grinders, specifically one of the most intriguing ones was the duck grinder with duck confit, crispy duck skin, chimichurri, and garlic aioli. I liked it, but was completely caught off guard with their truly delicious wings. We got two orders, and each order comes with 8 wings. The Buffalo sauce was solid, and paired well with the blue cheese, but a surprising flavor was the Jerk. The jerk had a smoky charred flavor with some heat. The Chiliyaki, now this was sweet, minimal heat level, and a nice play on teriyaki. My second favorite wing that I tried behind the buffalo was the Carolina Gold. It was sweet, tangy, and all of these wings were fried wonderfully.

I love this place. I've never had bad service because the servers and bartenders I've encountered are so incredibly friendly and on top of it. But the main reason for this review is because we need to talk about these buffalo cauliflower wings they have because omg. I literally dream about them. They're so, so good. I'd go every day for them if I could. If I could add one thing to this place it would be a happy hour price menu for drinks. But these wings being $13 for themselves is a great deal as is, I will say. Anyway, get these cauli wings they're so good I could cry.

Stopped in to watch the Men's Basketball Olympic final between USA & France after dropping our dog off at a grooming appointment and am SO glad we did. The bar is super welcoming, and on this night day had people on the patio with windows open. We grabbed a seat, initially, at the bar, but moved to an open table (zero issues with staff following our tab). We grabbed some fries & Buffalo chicken egg rolls and they were both so good. We immediately looked at the menu to see what we'd get next time - can't wait to go back

Pleasantly surprised by the food. Above average bar food and several options. The table shared nachos, and that gave me confidence to order something else. I don't remember which grinder it was, but it reminded me of a Philly Cheesesteak with chicken instead of steak. It was rich and cheesy. The steak fries were crispy. Yum!

Great food! We placed an order through Uber Eats and it was incredibly efficient. Took less than 20 minutes from order to delivery. We ordered the wings, Caesar salad, chicken sandwich, and the nachos. Everything was delicious. Would definitely order all of those items again. Great food would recommend and would come back.

Got delivery. Definitely impacted how good the food was. The grilled chicken wrap was super flavorful. Nice grill marks on the chicken, abundance of mayo, crunchy lettuce and bacon, and creamy avocado. Panini pressed. Sweet potato tots were sweet and yummy. The problem was that both things especially the tots were soggy. The pressed tortilla was soft and there was no crispiness to the tots. Would get again just in person.

Finally got the chance to sit at Aberdeen and it didn't disappoint. Went on a Sunday afternoon and it was buzzing with the best Chicago summer energy. Great staff, food and bar. Try the nachos with chicken.

This place is such a staple. It's exactly what you'd think it would be - low key with great drink prices and mediocre food. Was everything outstanding? No. But it's dependable and cheap and great for a neighborhood bar.

The wings and Mac and cheese bites were delicious and a good price! Bravo !! Would definitely order out again

Wowza to the onion rings. Beer battered and a little peppery, absolutely delicious. The rest of our food was also surprisingly delicious, we had heard good things about it from friends in the neighborhood but looking at it I was expecting blah bar food. How wonderful to be wrong. We had the grilled chicken wrap and the southwest salad. The salad had a spicy dressing which was not kidding around. The chicken wrap was fresh and also has bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and avocado very fresh and creamy. The entire menu looks interesting, we had a hard time limiting ourselves. The outside is a dog friendly patio. There are no reservations and the dining area on the patio is quite narrow- it was hard to keep the dog from getting in the way of foot traffic as a result. Based on the size, this place is best for groups of 4 or less. Service was the one underwhelming piece for me, we came fairly early after opening on a Saturday and although it wasn't busy we were rushed to order and then one order was partially incorrect. Overall the food was impressive enough that I would give it another go.

After a fun weekend, my boyfriend wanted a chill spot to watch the Bears game. We stopped by here and had a great burger! It was so much fun to hang out with other locals and yell at the TV screens together lol

One of my go to bars in the area. Great food, drinks and the bartenders are like family!

Good bar on the corner. It doesn't look like much, but it's better than it looks. The Aberdeen Tap is a casual place fun for gatherings and whatever. Has lots of beers on tap and mixed drinks. You can also get pretty good food including some healthier choices and not just the typical fried stuff. A somewhat unassuming place when you come upon it. It's on the corner of Aberdeen and Hubbard in a residential neighborhood. This is a good walk from the Blue Line station. Last time it was pretty busy. There were football games on the TVs. Even so, we were able to get seated at the bar. It's about $7 for a typical cocktail. There's also a few local beers on tap. Also, the food. We each got an Impossible Burger, pleasantly surprised about the choices for vegetarians. It's $16, but it's big. This comes with two patties, and a side. A lot of other food is typical stuff for a bar. They have wings and stuff like that. Better than expected. It's a pretty chill neighborhood bar, except when there's games on. The drinks are plentiful, and there's food options for vegans and vegetarians.

A low key place to grab a drink or some snacks. The buffalo cauliflower was deliciously. I would definitely order it again. The hummus platter was good. But didn't come with enough veggies to dip hummus in. The Aperol sprits were refreshing (I ordered 2 so obviously like it).

Great neighborhood bar & food. I recommend it to all my AirB&B guests and it's in the list of nearby favorites I share with them. Most say they tried it and like it.

It helps when you live a block down the road, but this is my go to spot for great wings. Their Carolina gold wings with an order of sweet potato tots is my go to! Great food, good service, solid atmosphere!

Fun local neighborhood hangout. Was on a pub crawl Friday with a friend in the area and he took me here. While too nice of a place to be labeled a dive bar, I will still put it in that category out of respect and my love of these types of places. Bartenders that feel like they've known you for years, great local beers, and of course classic "old man" beers like PBR on tap. Did not get any food but I imagine it's decent by the size of the back kitchen. Great friendly service, sports on televisions, strong local neighborhood vibe. All aces in my book

Called ahead for estimated waited time on a WARM chicago Saturday and luckily for us there was no wait time! We walked right in and were able to get one of the few empty tables outside. We came during brunch so my friend had a mimosa and I had an aperol spritz. I can't remember what my friend had to eat, but I went with the poutine. I forgot to ask for no egg but here we are. It was tasty and I had left overs, but could have had more cheese. Overall chill vibes.

SOMUCHFOOD. Such good food. Ordered the Croatian sausage app and it's almost a full meal. My family is Croatian and the meat was quite good here. Got the Cuban sandwich and I swear it was bigger than my head. I ate half and I was stuffed! It was easily 2 inch plus high. It does have a lot more pork in the sandwich compared to ham in it. Nice beer selection , quick service.

Fun spot, bar in the front with a quieter but still lively seating area in the back. Great wings, and good burgers. Will be back!

First time here and pleasantly surprised. Super kind staff, lots of seating choices, free parking around the block, and great food. The mac and cheese squares are incredible! Super creamy yet crispy on the outside and paired with the marinara...oh so good. Pretzels were soft and salty. Good cheese and mustard dipping sauces. Caesar salad was great but those nachos!!! Wow is the wonton where it is at! Great food, nice beer list too. Deducting a star because we brought my son and the bathroom wasn't large enough to change him which is a challenge for us to return. If he isn't with us the. We are in!

How was our food? Well we ordered to go and I have been dealing with food poisoning since 3am and haven't gotten out of bed all day. That being said, we used to love this place but something was a bit off and now you couldn't get us back if it was free. I've never dealt with food poisoning before, but I am certainly not going to go through this again if I can control it. Thanks

They have some of the best chicken tenders I've ever had! Very dog friendly patio, good beer selection.

I spent money on TouchTunes just for the bartender to scream "f*ck Taylor Swift" and unplug the machine. I spent so much money at the establishment and on TouchTubes to just get harassed by their employee. That's truly all I have to say on the people they hire and the environment they create.

Ok this might sound a lil crazy but leaving this review cause people need to know. The grilled chicken here is absolutely amazing. Literally its the best grilled chicken add on to a salad Ive ever had in my life. The chef has some magic going on but seriously if you get a salad and you dont get the grilled chicken on it, youve made a BIG mistake. For the chicken alone...10/10

Great spot for wing and a beer. The service is really good and there always seems to be a fun crowd.

i was just in with my friends. We went to leave and the doors auto locked. My friend (who was drunk) drunkenly kicked the door because it would not open. The bald bartender with the glasses started yelling at her that she's a stupid bitch to the entire bar. I stood up for her and told him not to talk to a woman like that and he proceeded to call me a dumb cunt. I have never been talked to before in such a manner by an employee. I don't appreciate this behavior and expect more of this bar as i enjoy coming here until today. They need to hire better employees who don't have anger problems and know how to treat those who are paying them to have an enjoyable experience.

Came in last night and it was late, and the guy and girl bartender, AMAZING! The guy was so funny and gave me a great cocktail suggestion. Mind you, it was a bachelorette party. They were accommodating, friendly, and patient. I wish the kitchen was open, because I heard the wings were killer. Can't wait to come back on a Wednesday again! Such a great time!

I would say, top five, maybe top pub/gastropub grub in chicago, edges out Centennial and even my beloved Owen and Engine. Literally everything rules, got the Cubano grinder last night and good lord, so good, unctuous, rustic and indulgent. Got the poutine, a little light on curds but equally indulgent and amazing. Also had a few bites from their chicken sandwich and let me tell you that was brined in something really amazing. All in all, best food around for this setting, wish for a little more beer options.

I would have to be the worst person to not take a minute to review my meals I get delivered from here. Chef has to be from outer space to deliver magic every single time. I'd feel guilty not dropping this note on here and taking that artistry and love of food for granted. Cheers and hope you all enjoy.

Friendly, neighborhood bar. Great place to stop for a drink in a casual environment. They have a good menu with varying options, and although the food isn't anything to write home about, it's good enough to want to keep coming by. Good specials, and great service.

I used to like this place - but the bartender (Scotty) was extremely rude rude. Someone else who worked here warned us about his attitude. Super uncomfortable to the point where I won't come back.

The old bartender manager guy with the glasses, Scotty, and his girlfriend (who also works there) are terrible people. They do nothing, but gossip and make you feel uncomfortable. They hangout there even when they're not working like go home you weirdos! The bartender John, with the long dangly curl, is the most awkward, unfriendly guy. I don't know where they find these people. Been coming here for years and the place only gets worse. CRINGE-WORTHY

Best bar ever. Wrap is amazing, wings fire and Mamitas may be the best drink ever. Thank you team for making mundane nights fun! Wish i could give everyone 50 stars

One of my favorite places to grab a bite and a drink in Chicago. Love the tater tots, and the chicken wrap. Love the patio Beer me

Their kitchen closes at 11:45pm 7 days a week. They should maybe disclose that, especially in their phone greeting.

$5 for a burger & steak fries?? Forget fast food cause it doesn't get better than that. This was the food happy hour deal on Wednesdays but it looks like they have great happy hour specials most days. I asked for medium rare but the burger was definitely closer to medium-well. For $5, it wasn't worth complaining. I also tried a beer I'd never had before and it was served in a can with a sour glass. This place is just a classic, no-frills (unless you count the modern juke box) bar. It's great for post-work happy hour with coworkers or a friend.

Went before concert at united center. Good for hanging out, grabbing some drinks and food. Loved the chicken nachos

The only dive in Fulton Market & it doesn't disappoint! Great vibes & great environment-- get the fried chicken sandwich :)

After seeing this wonderfully aesthetic exterior for many weeks I decided to stop by and give it a go. I was not disappointed. The drinks are made well and priced at a good value. A solid beer here will run about $6-$8 max and the "featured cocktails" are typically $8. The interior is a small corner of a building that is wonderfully decorated. Food is excellent and can hold its own against a "conventional" restaurant. I would return as a regular, and if your visiting Chicago, I would 100% recommend for food or drink!

We stoped in for lunch after a nearby work event. what a great find---definitely a neighborhood bar type vibe. Great food, great beer on tap and the music was spot on!

One of my go to's when I'm in River West. They're chicken sandwich is to die for. Service always very quick and friendly. We always sit outside and it's a great time.