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    219 Taproom

    4.2 (32 reviews)
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Little penny candy section was a cute touch
    Michelle M.

    Stopped in to this nice little taproom which is nestled in a cute downtown area of Chesterton. We had pulled pork sandwiches which were great and did beer flights. Our favorite was Tshirt Weather from 2 Tom's Brewing. Very small inside but fun atmosphere.

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    Bruce K.

    A most pleasant evening here sitting at a corner table and enjoying the beers and the wifi. Comfortable seating, a cool vibe and plenty of parking. What more do you need to know? [Review 20605 overall - 139 in Indiana - 1586 of 2023.]

    Itilian Sausage flatbread
    Kyle C.

    Awesome neighborhood bar. Unique and very tasty. Even has a mini market to buy sausages for home. Definitely will be back.

    Steven D.

    Stopped here before finishing a long ride from Chicago to the Indiana Dunes. Food was mediocre. But the IPA they had on tap was quite good. Maverick from Mashcraft out of Indianapolis. Great suggestion by a bar tender with very good taste in beer. She shared with me that she was pretty into craft beers. Friendly and helpful (offered me sample of other things on tap; but her initial suggestion of the Maverick was spot on).

    Nice crowd for the grand opening!
    Jason W.

    I just happened to stumble on 219 Taproom during their grand opening night and so glad I did. Great atmosphere. The owners did a really nice job designing the place. Nice and open with plenty of low and high top seating. It was packed for the opening, but staff did a good job of getting orders through and food/drink delivered in a timely manner. A little slower that usual, but definitely good for how busy the place was. I had a Coco D chocolate stout and the Thanksgiving Waffle. Great pairing. For the waffle, they created a batter out of stuffing and threw it in the waffle maker. The stuffing waffle was then topped with turkey, cranberry sauce and gravy. Nice heart entree that was delicious! There was a live band playing for the opening that was really good. Hopefully live music will be a part of the regular culture here. I'll be back regardless.

    Taco trio, brisket, chicken, and pork. Delicious!
    Tim M.

    Dropped in for lunch after perusing the Chesterton European Market on a nice warm Saturday afternoon. There was live music on the grass near the outdoor seating which was a real treat. There is a small area for outdoor seating with 4 tables and umbrellas. We ordered their taco trio, which included smoked brisket, chicken and pork options. The meats were all tender and the recipes were delightfully unique and tasty. Particularly intriguing was the peanut butter pepper jam on the pork taco. A small cup of salsa is provided on the side. It was fresh and worked well with the tacos. They have a wide selection of beer on tap, but on this stop we didn't have any beer. Clean bathrooms too! We will be back!

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    Beer was flat and warm. Food was subpar. Hard pass Nachos were soggy. Burger was burnt and smelled like it was expired meat.

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    Love this place , great pizza , flights great music friendly staff , great place to stop and try flights of craft beer .

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    Food & service were great. Great selection of beer on tap. Food & service were great. Great selection of beer on tap.

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    Great new spot in Chesterton. Friendly staff, great atmosphere with cold brew and good food. Loved it!

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    Great food, awesome beer & very friendly staff. Additionally, the staff takes Covid & cleanliness very seriously.

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