Neighborhood bar with new owners, so a few changes since I was there last. And "new" means years ago, but still... I have to say I was a little bummed to see all the Cubs memorabilia had been removed. At least I couldn't see any. Not all of us are Sox fans. But still a great little bar. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They now have an outdoor patio, which is cool.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's a bar - nothing fancy. The burgers are the big draw here if you like burgers. read more

Bristol Tap - Burgers Near Me - Bristol, Illinois

Shady owners and shady bartenders. Buy a shot and get water. Don't trust this place. Dishonest owners will happily take your money and not give you what you pay for. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Outside seating was awesome!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Prices very reasonable. Service was great... [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean restrooms.....[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Tonight's food order was a massive disappointment, considering that I've been coming here for years. The hot dogs ordered were supposed to be loaded Chicago-style, what you see is what we got. The cheeseburgers were ordered with all the fixings. What you see is what we got. Considering this is a landmark that all locals know about and look forward to visiting, this visit is a real letdown. read more

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It's always good at the Bristol Tap. Brat burger is fabulous. Staff is friendly and chill. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Wednesday trivia is fun too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Best dive bar around.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I went during a weekday for lunch, so the crowd was very laid back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Other family members had a BLT, which had a good amount of bacon but other times there has been more bacon on it. The grilled ham cheese was also recommended ( filled with a lot of ham) and the known burger was vereeyyy thick! I was full for most of the day after that. All of the entrees came with potato chips and the basket of fries was ordered at the bar along with the food. There is also popcorn for free that you can serve self while you wait. The bar service is fast and have almost everything you need to make your drink. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Fantastic atmosphere to hang and eat on a Sunday with friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is fantastic.

Worst service we have ever had today!! They had 2 very young and inexperienced employees. Couldn't have been more than 16 years of age. One was cooking and the other serving. The bartender was sooo far behind that the cook left the burgers burning on the grill while helping the bartender which was insane cross contamination and burgers were horribly dry and over cooked! And against state law for her age. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Feel bad for all the patrons that filled the place as we were leaving[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Been coming here for years and love the place and the vibe But get a new cook Food quality has really dipped recently-new owners or cook? Ordered my go to steak sandwich before the lunch crush today-my no cheese sandwich had cheese on it with almost raw onions instead of grilled onions. Meat was basically raw and therefore stringy and tough to eat with no flavor-let the flat top do its magic dude. This has happened the last three times I've been in Hope you burger folks are getting a better product read more

The burger is great; HOWEVER, they have now forgotten to put my burger and fries order in now 3 times. I keep coming back because I like the burger, but I will not got back again. Figure it out... read more

Some friends and I went on a bit of a road trip for this months lunch outing. It was recommended by one of us, who'd been here before and swears by their burgers. In a broken record repetition of other reviewers, it is very much a small town bar place, and it was packed with people who are mostly local or heard about the burgers. It has an atmosphere that I enjoy sometimes, especially with this group of old friends. They have a system here. After you have staked out your table, you walk up to the bar and order from the bartender lady (do not expect ANY warmth in this step). You go back to your table, where they bring out your food when it's ready. After you finish your meal, you go back to the ice princess to pay, and your done. We all really enjoyed our burgers which were good sized. I felt like mine was overdone, but I should have specified medium when I ordered it (she didn't ask, no big deal though). I also ordered the chili which was exceptional! The fries were also very good, although you do get chips with your burger as well. The cooks take pride in their work, and they should. Very good food. read more

Bristol Tap - Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Bristol, Illinois

The Bristol Tap is your typical neighborhood bar that draws in the locals and the staff is reflective of that neighborhood bar service. Something that does set the Bristol Tap apart from other neighborhood bars is that they serve up some very good hamburgers. These burgers are definitely worthy of a road trip. The Bristol Tap was pretty busy during my visit. Since I heard so much about their burgers, I had one and I have to say that it was a good burger. Definitely something that I would recommend if you are into burgers. The Bristol Tap is a good destination if you are looking to grab one of their burgers or if you just want to grab a drink or two. Overall, I would definitely recommend the Bristol Tap and I will give it five stars. If you find yourself up around the area, come down to the Bristol Tap and give it a try. I enjoyed my time here. It had that old-school bar type vibe and made me remember a long-gone bar when I was a young man in New Jersey that we head to to grab a burger. I had some great burgers there with great friends and it is good to see that places like the Bristol Tap are still around. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great dive bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Limited menu but decent food. People say it's the best burger in town. It's good, not amazing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Still love the place though![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

If you're looking for good people and even better food this is the place! Obviously the burgers are what they are known for but everything on the menu is fantastic. Love this place! read more

Consistent which is lovely nowadays. It a a great lil place where you can grab some popcorn and a drink and be sure to leave those kiddies at home! Burgers are some of the best in the area and for a group of 4 with cocktails, beer and burgers our tab was around $60. Cannot beat that. The only thing to say was the volume on the music was a little loud and it was a bit hard to hear each other at our table at times. Will definitely continue to be a repeat customer. read more

Locally famous joint known for its huge burgers. Country music playing sports bar sorta kinda. Dive-y but not dangerous. read more

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we Went in around 8:30 for a late dinner and ordered maybe within 20 minutes for a 2 burgers and fries. it took over an hour and half for us to get our food. and the grill is right in front. the cook didnt cook anything for an hour and then put our food on the grill. never going here again. read more

Nikki behind the bar is awesome!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great small town feel!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I swear by the burgers and Kim loves the chicken! Says it's the best she's ever had! -Paul McSkimming read more

Used to be a regular stop pre-children & now that they're grown and we had some time, we made the haul from our burb to land on that giant, tasty burger that could never be beaten. And instead we got... Extremely carted and burnt on one side. Appropriate on the other. Dry. Maybe 1/3 of the burger was cooked as it should be and the left was left behind. Staff is nice. Minus the one "watching" the grill who instead walked back and forth behind the bar, tending to something on the cell phone over the grill. No one asked how it was; we would have told them politely as it was such a let down that the treat turned into a sad waste of time. We strongly suspect that they know this is middling fare at best, or else they would have asked, or noticed the significantly full baskets of inedible meat that was overcooked and unbalanced. Burgers are table stakes, no pun intended. Bristol tap used to have a ridiculously amazing burger and now it's a basic beer joint in the middle of nowhere that you can find anywhere. Sorry folks, we know you're relatively new owners and we were excited to make the trip and even talked about making more. Until we tried our burgers. read more

While the burger was very good, the tomato for the burger was sliced waaaay to thick. And cost for a can of soda pop was highway robbery. This was my first (and probably last) time there. I know, I know, they won't miss me I'm sure. read more

Excellent burgers. Great owners. The fries are fantastic as well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Bar/restaurant was packed[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

The small town feel stays true at the Bristol Tap! Although it is no longer cash only they've kept many things that make it what it is and I really do hope they never change. Cold cheap beer and beefy burgers! read more

Best burger I've ever had hands-down! The atmosphere of the bar reminds me of the Wisconsin Northwoods! Friendly people and good service! Beware: many signs coming in say "No kids! No kids! No kids!" but that's a bar for you though! read more

Bristol Tap - Mike & Denise's Bristol Tap menu - Burgers Near Me - Bristol, Illinois

Best burger I have ever had. And we love it that no screaming children running around. It's a bar period ! read more

Stopped in for burgers and fries last night. We haven't been there for a year or so but they don't disappoint with their food. The cheese burgers were great! read more

Meh. It's a roadhouse bar with a decent burger. Didn't suck.

This is my parent's favorite burger place and, because they are geniuses, it should be yours. Here are the rules of Bristol Tap: 1. Drive together (or bring as few cars as you can). 2. Don't bring your babies or young children. 3. Bring cash or get ready to use the ATM. 4. Flag down the owner (he will find you a table, if your party is big enough - otherwise, you can sit at the bar). 5. Order a burger. 6. Order a drink. 7. Enjoy! The owner is really attentive, the beer is always cold, the music is good, the game is always playing, and the burgers should ALWAYS be ordered. read more

Bristol Tap - Burgers Near Me - Bristol, Illinois

My husband has been bragging for as long as we've been together about Bristol tap's burgers, so when we were in the area we stopped in for one. I must say, pulling in I was a little skeptical, but the parking lot was packed and I trust my husband's incredible sense of a good burger. The place is your ordinary small town bar with a few tables and a some video gaming. Their menu is very small (it's a board on wall) that offers a burger, bacon burger, Italian sausage, and seasonal chili. To say the chili was great is down playing it. It was scrumptious! I opted for the bacon and cheese burger which was a little over cooked but was so full of flavor and so delicious, it didn't even matter! A tip before you go: they only accept cash! read more

Bristol Tap - Burgers Near Me - Bristol, Illinois

Five stars for being exactly what it is supposed to be! My friend Eric and I bet on the Florida-Georgia game each year. A ritual; loser pays for a hamburger meal at the winner's choice of "restaurants". I put the word in quotes because this bar is hardly what one thinks of when one thinks of restaurants. It is very pleasant and inviting on the outside...a stand alone building with good parking. Once inside it is reminiscent of a VFW post...not so bad. In fact, exactly what they are trying to be. So...we sit at the bar around 5:00 on a Tuesday. Just a couple of patrons. Olivia, behind the bar, was busy prepping for the expected crowd, the cook was chatting with a helper at the end if the bar where the cook-stove is. "What'll it be?" I followed Eric's lead, since he had advertised this to be the BEST hamburger...EVER!! He ordered a light draft beer. So I ordered one. Olivia left and Amy took over. Eric ordered a heart-attack on a bun (near 1/2 pound burger with cheese and bacon). I ordered a plain burger...as I am a connoisseur of burgers, a purist! And hoping not to die soon. Amy did not ask how we wanted the burgers cooked. I think they only come one way. Amy was fun to chat with! She works a day job as an HR manager for, I assume,a local business. Classy, fun person. Lots of chitchat while we stuffed our faces with free popcorn and light beer (why "light" beer with all the calories we were ingesting, I have no clue). So, the burger: absolutely top echelon. Quite possibly one of he best..."EVER"! No kidding! Loved it, a big-fat juicy well-formed, never frozen burger; the lettuce & tomato were fresh & crisp, Amy said the meat is bought locally daily, the bun was just right. They even had pickle relish that I requested. We also had a bowl of perhaps the most delicious chili..."EVER"! No need for the slice of cheese laid over the top, though. Price was very reasonable. When the Florida Gators (my team) win next year, I may demand that Eric bring me to the Bristol Tap for a burger! (I hope Amy is there!) read more

Bristol Tap - Burgers Near Me - Bristol, Illinois

Being a Yorkville native, I have been here a lot, and so for the memories, an extra star. I now live in walking distance, and I still prefer to drive downtown for a burger or get a Lyft/Uber for drinks. I don't hate the place, and I will still eat a burger here occasionally, but I just cannot understand why we aren't allowed to open the curtains, especially on a gorgeous, sunny, beautiful day. Is this Bristol's very own Fangtasia? We opened them, the bartender "slammed" them shut (how do you slam curtains? Ask them) and we were told the reason why is that it is the "owner's rule." Okay, fine. I get that they old-timey VFW feel is the thing this place wants, but ....... why no sunlight? read more

Laid back . Tucked away . Casual atmosphere . Free popcorn . Local bar type feel . Burgers and sand chips or fries . Made on the grill right at the end of the bar . Generous size burgers . Good tasting . About $12 each . read more

I'm from Chicago and my mom lives in this area- this is one of the best burgers I've ever had. I'm not a fan of thicker burgers but this was sooo good. The bartender was a little off, sometimes she was friendly and other times when I'd ask her a question she'd look at me like I was stupid. The place itself is super old but that's just makes Bristol Tap what it is. Other than my family being in there, there were a bunch of men, and biker couples which was fine & everyone minded their own business. read more

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Old school tap, with delicious pub burgers. Nothing fancy, just simple tavern/pub fare.

Sorry..."I'm not having it". Apparently people cant get enough of a deceptive, ginormous half pound portion of nondescript meatloaf disguised as a burger on a bun. One of many so-called dives that "Smolder" a burger for 25 plus minutes on a flat top grill. Granted, this is a locals bar and the process of cooking a burger on a "Eternal Flame" remains popular. The ventilation system provides just enough evidence, inside and out for proof! Bristol Tap is just another Big Ass Burger joint that continues to be an attraction in-itself. Bigger is always better..."Right"? read more

Bristol Tap - Meat loaf on a bun - Burgers Near Me - Bristol, Illinois

Awesome, secret gem! Can't wait to come back! Burgers were great and fun place to watch a ball game!

I've only been here once for lunch and as stated in another review, get the burger. So. I got the burger. Smart move. It was not crowded and ample TVs to watch the ball game but my favorite was the Christmas tree and free popcorn while waiting for our order. I have to admit that I like the fact that they are not kid friendly as the warning sign states on the door. I can see why this place gets busy, and everyone seemed friendly enough and the burger is worth the wait. Go with someone who knows where it is the first time you go. read more

We finally decided to come and try this burger that everyone talks about as "the best burger around" and unfortunately it was just a myth, in my humble opinion: There is nothing special to this burgers other than they have a really good bun, you can say that is the best burger when there is nothing about cooking this burger other than is a handpicked patty with no flavor whatsoever other than the one from the vinegar of the pickles, im not even sure if they even throws one salt and pepper on them because tastes so plain, nothing like i was expected, maybe some can describe why are this so much better than any other burger join, in my opinion "crusader burger" has way better burgers than this place, the staff is neither friendly or helpful but I believe this is because is family run, observing then work seem like everyone was bothering them by being there, maybe hiring a non family staff that you can pay them to smile and make you feel welcome would be nice, because a fake smile is better than rude people serving you, I'm glad I tried it but never again and if haven being there please go tried and see let me know what your opinion is about this place, because maybe I was just unlucky and got a bad cook and a really unfriendly bartender, who knows, but as of now I can't recommend this place. read more

Bristol Tap - Burgers Near Me - Bristol, Illinois

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I've heard about this place for years and only managed to make it out there a couple weeks ago, and my main takeaway is: I wish we either lived closer to the Bristol Tap, or there was anything we ever did out that way that had us driving by more often as it is *exactly* the kind of bar I love. Ultra cheap beers, fabulous burgers, and a super chill local crowd. The star of the show for me was the chili, which comes served in a styrofoam bowl with a slice of American cheese floating on top. Incredible. Maybe some of the best chili I've ever had. We'll definitely be going back, whenever we're in the area ... for some reason. read more

Waited 1 1/2 hours & never got our food. Lost our order & instead of giving us the next burgers ready, we had to start from the beginning. Finally walked out. Terrible service. Websters dictionary should have a picture of this place next to the word mismanaged. read more

Best burgers BFCB, great service, so friendly and also economical. Absolutely love this place and need to come more often!