Tripoli Tap — Restaurant in Chicago

Tripoli Tap wasn’t the kind of place we planned on visiting, but once we were in, we committed to at least one drink. The place gave off the vibe of a bar that had slowly surrendered to entropy. Behind the counter was an unintentional collage of confusion: a defunct margarita machine, a lonely lockbox, bartenders shuffling paper receipts like they were working the door at a VFW, and a carefully arranged shelf of Stoli bottles below an ancient POS.

The backbar was a chaotic mix of whatever was handy and whatever no one had the heart to throw away. One solitary tin of Zyn sat like a cautionary tale. A Keurig and a random kettle held court between the liquor and the ketchup. It didn’t feel lived-in—it felt left behind.

Only as we were leaving did we clock the glowing “Boston” Heineken sign and the proud “Bah Food” branding. That explained a few things.

We drank quickly. We left quietly. 2 stars — One for the drink, one for the reminder to never pick the only option out of...

Best neighborhood bar. Come here to watch the Pats or just for a burger and tots! The bartenders are fun, chill, and have all the liquor. They also have all the beer. All the liquor and all the beer and great food. What else can you ask for? I lived in the neighborhood and the noise was never an issue. I’m also not sure why people live by bars or in city neighborhoods or apartment buildings if they don’t like noise (especially on a Saturday night like what do you expect…) Anyway, this is the place to be for a Pats game or perfect summer evening! You have to make this...

One of the best laid back atmospheres in the world. Nick the owner is So down to earth and accessible it's ridiculous. The bartenders all have great personalities especially the actor Scott. I knew that I knew him from somewhere and it turned out that he is an actor that's in been in dozens of movies and commercials. Now he has a recurring role on Chicgao PD as Margie Post "Bunny" husband. They have a juke box and a patio area. You won't find any stuffy pretentiousness here. The tacos are pretty good as well as the cheesteak. Stop in...