The Hurley Tap

This is a fantastic neighborhood spot for the food and atmosphere - it's perfect for hanging out with friends. However, the service from Eric was disappointing. He was quite rude, which was an unwelcome surprise for a newcomer to the Chicago area. Great taste, but the hospitality needs work.

Overall: Solid bar with lots of TVs and good food selection. The good: Lots of big TVs no matter where you're sitting, plenty of drinks to choose from, and a cozy bar vibe. They have a pretty good menu for a bar and the fries were pretty good, and the service was friendly on a slow weekday night. The not-so-good: The buffalo wrap was just meh, nothing to write home about. Bartender got my drink orders wrong, but it wasn't a big deal to get another pour. Food/drink: 8/10 Atmosphere: 8.5/10 Service: 8/10

A buddy and I checked out Hurley's to watch the Bears game (they won). We were pleasantly surprised. The staff was awesome. I had tacos that were surprisingly excellent and my buddy had a burrito that looked fantastic. I highly recommend this spot.

My husband and I were out walking and exploring the Bucktown neighborhood when we came upon this gem! It was decorated so cute for the holidays, the staff was great, and the nachos were incredible. On a really cold day, it was worth the journey here.

Hurley Tap is a great, tucked out of the way neighborhood bar. Nice people, solid food, good beer choices, easy parking. We took the Metra and Divvy’d over..What else do you need?

I had a really good time at this place. I'd been searching for a place that felt right to me and comfortable and friendly. And I just happened to stumble upon this place. Very nice bartenders and managers, particularly Javier. Good drinks, good prices. I'm just really impressed by this place. This is a real review.

Went to Hurley’s Tap for the first time tonight and it certainly won’t be the last. The service and the whole staff were awesome. The food was amazing. Definitely not your typical bar food, it was much, much better. The entertainment was spectacular, first Denny Diamond, an amazing Neil Diamond impersonator and then the Band Ipop, great music. Also got to see a lot of familiar faces, I haven’t seen in a long time. Loved it.

Hurley Tap is a new name for a great location, they remodeled the front exterior for the better in my opinion. I like the huge window that brings the night light in and projects the great atmosphere to folks driving and walking by. I've been here twice under the new Hurley banner and I'm impressed on the difference Hurley makes, last place was more of a shot & beer joint with some ok food which is good if that's what you wanted. These guys have kicked it up a notch starting with the drink menu , nice cocktails and some the bar's own creations. My only opinion on the drinks is offer some classics like Martinis , Sangrias with your twists on them. Some on there now are good creations , but a bit strong or hard to drink. Besides that , drinks are unique and compliment your "AWESOME" food menu. I completely forgot that I was at a bar , typically you get a burnt puck for a burger and nothing really has flavor. Hurley has knock it out with the burger , cooked as good as it gets with great flavor and typically I don't eat a whole burger because of it's lack of any flavor and it's paper thin and the bun is stale with no fresh toppings. The steak with chimichurri sauce was outstanding and the steak cook great not tough and flavor bursts in your mouth. The fries you actually want to eat rather them being a waste. They have some desserts too, I know desserts in a bar right ? They offer a Root Beer Float I'm trying next month, but they have some Churros that take 8-10 minutes that come in a small beer mug with chocolate sauce on the side. The ONLY tip with these are they cooked ours a couple minutes longer than needed which made them a bit hard. The chocolate sauce soften them a bit , but if they offered whipped cream with the sauce on the side Holy Cow ! Warm Churros , Hot Chocolate Sauce & whipped cream would be a slap in the mouth of sweet delight. I will be stopping at Hurley's Tap as many times as I can every month because it's that good. The servers are really nice and really care about your experience, the tall blonde bartender , sorry I'm blanking on her name, but she has been awesome every time and was relatable and making sure our experience each time was special. My rating of 4 for atmosphere is for not seeing any games or juke box , I could have missed them or they haven't put them up yet. Recap: Awesome Service , Food , Cocktails & vibe , everyone should stop in for a bite and good drink. See ya soon Hurley Tap

I loved this spot! My sister and I took the Metra down to Clybourn and this was one of the places recommended to us to try. We ended up staying longer than expected and even stopped back in before heading home! We got there around 1:30 on a Saturday afternoon and it was pretty busy, but we got a table. They had a few specials going but I am in love with topo Chico seltzers in a bottle, so that's what I was drinking. We ordered the loaded nachos which were huge and delicious. The bathroom is a single stall but was very clean. Overall, very cozy sports bar! Would definitely go back.

We had the apple crumble taquitos for an appetizer bc we're grownups (online menu flavor is peach cobbler). The menfolk both had a cheesesteak Philly, my friend had brisket nachos, I had the chimichurri steak. Service was great too! I don't think you can go wrong with any selection.

Stopped by to grab a drink on a Thursday after the place across the street got overcrowded due to trivia. Great atmosphere. Great attentive service. Lots of people here to watch the football games, big screens all around. The drink selection is great. I even got my special request of an Aperol spritz. Very reasonable prices as well. My spritz was $6! Will definitely be coming back for an evening wind down over a drink with friends!! Next time will have to try the food because it looked very good.

Been coming to this same spot two bars ago... Never wrote a review for them... But Hurley tap totally deserves one! This gym located in the perfect area for both locals and neighbors has some of the best bar bites you will find!! Not to mention the servers always make you feel welcome and remember your drinks of choice! I don't see myself ever not coming back. If you haven't come in before... It's not too late to make this spot a part of your regular lineup!!

I truly love this place the staff is so attentive and the food is beyond amazing they are now open for lunch and have expanded their menu. Holy smokes have you tried these buffalo wings with a side of cheese fries yes simple, good and amazing.

The pork belly and guacamole sliders were absolutely delicious! The pork belly was so tender it just melted in your mouth. I do wish it came with either fries or chips and salsa as it wasn't a ton of food. Good bloody mary - spicy - which I'm fine with. But might want to note that on the menu as I'm sure others wouldn't be happy not knowing that upon ordering. Will definitely be back!

Came in to watch Super Bowl and the service was amazing! Tons and tons of TV's everywhere you look and the food was out of this world! The wings were so good we ordered an extra 2 orders, the nachos! Wow! Every piece was perfect, incredibly smothered in deliciousness. Thank you for making our night not only fun, it definitely satisfied that craving for the perfect Super Bowl food.

Food: Very good, but doesn't over-deliver based on the price point. Service: Great. Server was very polite and apologetic for wait times because of a massive party of guests that came in right at the same time as us. Ambiance: Good. The best thing about this place is proximity to the Metra and I would come back again.

What a great neighborhood bar This food is absolutely amazing and not your normal bar food! Its partnered to its next door neighbor, Mabel's Table so... you get tasty dishes. The bar is clean and modern and the staff is the best.

Truly a hidden gem! Stopped in for a quick lunch after a Costco run and we were here for about 4 hours because we were having a blast. Right as we walked in we were greeted by the bartender, Sara, and she is fantastic! We sat at the bar and it was a happy accident we showed up in time for happy hour (weeks days 3-6p) and we're filled in on the details they have $3 tacos, $5 drafts, $7 margaritas. Sara recommended the pork tacos and the did not disappoint. The pork tacos were jam packed and DELICIOUS. (2 each were just enough) and some of the queso and chips. These are some of the best chip I've had in... maybe ever. They are seasoned perfectly with a seasoning mix and salt and they are sturdy. The crunch is out of this world good. When you think of restaurant tortilla chips - this is what I envision. They have some great locals on tap so I started off with a Son of Juice then headed on to their margarita. Very tasty! Will 1000% be back for this exact order, but I might have to throw in some fried pickles - saw someone else order them and they looked amazing.

So glad they took over the space of Cortland's Garage! It's a nice addition to the neighborhood, and it has quickly become our easy "go-to" spot for drinks and apps. Above average bar food- even something as simple as chicken tenders + fries were perfectly prepared. We haven't tried their signature meats and tacos, but we will soon! The staff is friendly, and we always enjoy the conversations.

Okay, I've got to start with the fact that I love Hurley Tap as a local watering hole. However, the other day we were feeling snacky and got an order of the fried pickles. I could not have been more disappointed. There was so much batter - they were more similar to a hush puppy with a pickle in the middle. I don't know if the kitchen was heavy handed with the batter or if they are going for a 10:1 ratio batter to pickle, but never again! There are too many other good things on the menu.

This place happened to be by the Clybourn Metra and convenient. Sat outside. Great service; very attentive. Quattro Queso app was good and flavorful. My quesadilla was good, maybe could use a bit more flavor, but very fresh. The inside seemed to be a typical Chicago bar with sports on. Decent food if you're in the area.

We came here with some friends and our young babies. The servers were soo nice and accommodating. It started to rain outside and they moved us into an indoor area and were constantly checking in to see if we needed anything. Even the cooks were very friendly to us as well. Everyone who worked there had such good customer service and it made us want to come back again just for that. Food was great as well! Especially the guac :)

Great drinks and burgers! Enjoyed the fried pickles, the portion was amazing. Also the quesadilla is very solid as well.

Great new addition to the neighborhood!!! Was so pleasantly surprised by the food. Huge portions and so delicious & fresh!!! We didn't even finish the guac there was so much. How often does THAT happen in Chicago? Usually guac is gone in 10 bites! Lol. Big fan of this spot.

Manager type dude won't change the TV to a game a big group is watching because says it will be NFL. If NFL was on that would be fine but it is college wrestling. Why keep you customers happy and hope they come back?!??? Will only come back if meeting a group. This def won't be my choice of places to go! -My review went down a star because I was there and I do not agree with the owner's response. It is accurate the game was accommodated on a TV though.

Good place to enjoy a game and get some great food. The entire team is so accommodating from the management down. I've been in with a large group and sometimes by myself. I always enjoy the experience. Great food and service!

Small menu, but so good. House made tortilla chips and pico de gallo are incredible. Chicken quesadillas were great too - fantastic pulled chicken (unlike the generic cubed bland chicken you get at most places).

Fantastic new bar/restaurant in Bucktown, right off the Clybourn metra. Their slow cooked meats are delicious-- so far, we've had the pork nachos and chicken tacos. The waitstaff and bartenders are incredibly nice and bonus points for a dog and stroller-friendly patio. Hurley's fits right into our neighborhood, and we are looking forward to making this place our "Cheers"!

Good drinks, good food, pleasant staff. Perfect neighborhood spot with a sweet vibe. Great for casual drink. Perfect neighborhood spot! Glad we found this place and you will be too.