Lincoln Tap Room — Restaurant in Lake View Township

STAY AWAY from this bar!

Let me preface this review by saying that in my 5 years of drinking, I have never been sick from alcohol in my life. I typically am able to consume about 5-8 shots worth of drinks and have a good time with no issues, maybe a mild hangover or so but nothing serious.

Yesterday, for whatever reason, that changed.

I ordered my drink at the bar, and the bartender- a short hispanic looking woman with black glasses- told me with attitude that my long island (which I typically order) would take a long time for her to make. I said "yeah, that's fine, no rush I can wait". About 10 minutes later, she handed me my drink and told me (again, with major attitude) that they are doing a 2 drink minimum for the night. I said that's fine and gave her my card.

20 minutes later, I was about 2/3rds into the Long Island when things started feeling very off. I had the drink in my hand from when she gave it to me until this point, and my eyes were on it the entire time. Nobody in that bar could have tampered with my drink if my eyes were on it right? WRONG... who made the drink? who gave me attitude for ordering something that was going to "take long to make"?

I ordered an uber immediately and proceeded to have the worst aftermath of drinking I have ever experienced in my life. Hours of vomiting to the point where I was only vomiting bile, and becoming so dehydrated that my urine was brown. I was barely able to walk or move because my legs were locking, something I have also never experienced in my life. I hope I didn't aspirate or I will also likely have aspiration pneumonia because of whatever was in this drink. I was very close to going to an ER to get medical attention because of the unusual symptoms I was experiencing. I don't even remember some of the night.

HOW COULD THIS BE POSSIBLE FOR drinking 2/3rds of LONG ISLAND FULL OF ICE?

They are real lucky I haven't reported this to the police.

Edit: This was the correct bar, I am not mistaking it for another one. I have a video to prove that I was there. The bartender was a woman with glasses and short stature. I don't know what her name was but she was rude and I truly believe she tampered...

My recent experience at the Lincoln tap room was nothing short of appalling. As an Irish passport holder, I was denied service with no valid explanation given. I have used my passport card in Chicago for the past 3 months with no problems. The old, long, grey haired bartenders discriminatory behavior was not only unjust but left me feeling humiliated and unwelcome. Upon entering the establishment, I was excited to enjoy a night out with my girlfriend. However, my enthusiasm quickly turned to disbelief when the old bartender refused to serve me solely because of my nationality. This blatant act of discrimination is not only morally reprehensible but also illegal in many jurisdictions. I went back to my house to get other forms of Identification upon arriving back at the bar I was met by a very drunk man who claimed to work there and now said we were not allowed in. I went to this bar a few times before as we live around the corner and had no problems. It just seems to be that one old bartender with long grey hair that has the problem. To conclude I strongly urge anyone considering visiting Lincoln tap room to reconsider. Supporting businesses that engage in discrimination sends a dangerous message and perpetuates harmful stereotypes. There are plenty of other bars in Chicago that prioritize customer service and inclusivity...

You guys! Go to this bar! My fiance threw me a surprise 30th birthday here on March 2nd and it was was the best bday I've ever had. She rented out the back section for us which was plenty of room for about a party of 40. They let her decorate the space and bring in food. We were also provided a waitress who was absolutely amazing, always available and was keeping separate tabs. I wish I remembered her name. The bartenders were the best. They were totally down for the party and never complained when my friends would make ridiculous requests like half Malort half rumplemintz shots. Yikes. They also let the jukebox play whatever my group put on. We jammed, played darts and pool, and drank until it was time to go home and the staff even said bye to me like I was a friend. AND THEN I forgot two bottles of whiskey in the back area that were gifts and our waitress ran them out to me right before my Uber left. Best night ever. Thank you Lincoln Tap Room for killing...