Tapster Lincoln Park — Restaurant in Lake View Township

Love this place. It's unique because they have dozens of drafts, wines and cocktails (even old fashioneds) on tap that you help yourself to on a self-serve "pay as you go" system. They also have popcorn and allow you to bring in outside food if you really want to. The owner, Roman, is always there and is eager to chat up the patrons. Found this spot a few weeks ago and it now it's instantly a go-to. Great for a sports bar because of all the TVs, but in the back it's more of a chill lounge with comfy chairs and coffee tables. I love the Lincoln Park location but the one in wicker is really nice and worth...

Had fun here and thought the concept of all the self-serve taps was cool. I actually enjoy pouring my own beer. However, the beer selection wasn't great and the one I really wanted had a problem with the line so their fancy setup couldn't pour it. No back up? No way to manually tap the keg and have someone who actually works there pour it? "Oh no, the overengineered technology went down, there's nothing else we can do..." Worst of all, despite the fact that you do all the work yourself, the price you pay is almost double what it should be. Neat idea, never going...

Tapster is so much fun! They provide games, an indoor hammock alongside traditional seating, and an array of beverages on tap. You can also buy shots to spike your drinks! They also sell movie popped popcorn (which smells heavenly).

Worth noting: you do need a physical credit/debit card to connect to their "Tapster" card. This allows you to dispense beverages to your liking, and you pay by the ounce. They also have rotating deals, like Chicago beers that sell for $5/pint.

And last, but not least - they're dog friendly!! We...