The Map Room

When I was planning to visit Chicago back in 2012 (couldn't make it finally) this place was at the top of my list so I visited in June of 2018 for sentimental reasons :P Very nice ambiance. Many beers on tap, not something crazy but I found some interesting ones - new for me. Didnt check the bottles list. Good service. Nice place if you are in the neighborhood.

Nice place. Maps, flags, books, breweriana everywhere. Long and deep. Bright and dark. Whether you are working or hanging out this is a good place. No food, though there’s some options in the neighborhood. Ten minute walk from the Blue Line. Well curated tap list. Huge bottle list with a few rarities. Bartender is friendly and handling a busy place well by herself. No flights but 10 ounce pours. Prices solid. I’d be here frequently if I were local.

A light Tuesday afternoon. Not many people in there but the barkeep handed me a beer menu as I walked in. She was courteous in the beer selections and helped me get to my next location. A few colorful patrons were very welcoming. What I like in a bar. Surly Furious on a beer engine. So tasty.

Nice and cosy place with friendly staff and a decent but not great selection of beer. Great music though.

Good place, cash only, cheap end of the pricing spectrum, decent selection. Lots of places have overtaken it.

[10/13/08]

Great draft beer selection with a wide range of styles. Very nice bottle selection too. Gracious staff every time we go. A Chicago classic.

great prices, neighborhood institution with great beer tradition

A favorite of mine for the past 10 years. The selection is pretty large, and changes constantly. I’ve always been able to find something new to drink here. Pricing is reasonable, parking is easy enough to find, and it’s a comfortable place to be.