Ye Olde Corner Tap — Restaurant in McHenry

Oh, you don't know about McHenry's best bespoke bar? Allow me to gush: The bartenders! - and the owner - are all super friendly. They let you have conversations with your friends, but if you engage them they will offer you friendly banter. They know things - tons of cocktail recipes! More on that later. The whiskey garden! Jess has created this beautiful little space, tucked next to the building, to be outside and enjoy one of their amazing cocktails. There's multiple seating types, and -my favorite!- Edison lights at night to make it festive. The Menu! YOCT has the most interesting cocktail menu in the area. They can literally make anything you want, or try one of their special concoctions! My favorites are the Churchill Downs and The West Side. They have fun tasting flights, too. The Events! There is always something fun going on each week, from trivia, to vinyl nights, to plant arranging and more! Jess, the owner, works really hard to build connections with other local businesses. The events are unique and fit with the vibe of the place. The food? 'But why only 3 stars for food?,' you may be wondering. Because this is a cocktail bar, not a restaurant. They do have frozen pizzas, and chips, and I have ordered carry-out from Plum Garden, which is right next door. (If you ask real nice when you order, they may even text you when it's ready, or offer to...

We went here on a whim on Super Bowl Sunday. I didn’t know what to expect but my visit to ye olde corner tap definitely surpassed any expectations that I could have had. It is very unassuming from the outside. Looks like your typical “townie” bar on the corner. But when you enter, it’s wonderfully hip and classic all rolled into one. The bar is clean and quite beautiful. Great atmospherics and music! They have a pretty impressive offering of unique craft cocktails. Our “mixologist” was great. Made the best dang cocktails I’ve had in a while. She made recommendations and struck up a conversation without being invasive—a perfect balance. She made me their cocktail of the week which was a hot toddy and my fiancé had a smoked old fashioned (it was so cool and very delicious!) Looking for variety and to probably get a little tipsy? They had old fashioned, wine and cocktail flights too, as well as a nice selection of craft beers. Don’t forget your everyday domestics and chicago favorites (does Malort count as a favorite...?) anyways, you should go here. The drinks are great, so is the service. We’re new to McHenry and will...

Super cute, remodeled pub, with new ownership/management. I used to walk/drive by this place with the feeling of never wanting to go in there. After over 2 years of living in the area, one Sunday night, during a walk, it looked welcoming so my boyfriend and I finally went in. I'm so glad we did! We met the new owner who is just wonderful. The place is beautiful, sleek, and clean! They have a large black board with tons of fun specials everyday. They focus on the pre and post Prohibition and have original photos, wallpaper, etc. From the bar during Prohibition times! If you were ever hesitant to check this place out before, give it a try now as it is night and day from what it was before and we love it!! They are still waiting on their gaming license to come in but stop in for a fun drink special. Happy hour...