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Tripoli Tap

3.9 (136 reviews)
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Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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Buffalo wings and house salad
Clara S.

Great back patio with a tv and good drinks! We also got some tasty Buffalo wings (not too saucy either) and a house salad. Fun spot for a casual night.

Kyra B.

Tucked away on a quiet street in Lincoln Park, Tripoli Tap feels like home. When you walk in, you're greeted with a smiling face and offered a great selection of craft beers and even better selection of domestic *bottle* beer. If you're a sports fan, this is the spot to watch your favorite teams play. While they are a Boston themed bar, they cater to everyone's favorite teams and it's a fun spot to watch the game. Do not miss out on their pizza and wings! You will not be disappointed!

Chips & Homemade Salsa
Ashley B.

Very (happily) surprised by the quality of their food. I went during a Patriots game. There is a "limited" menu during the game, but it was pretty extensive to me. Pizza is BOMB. The wings are good, the flats were the best. I wish I could have had all flats. The homemade salsa was spicy but really tasty. Drink prices are ok, but could be cheaper (as always). They have good seltzer options. They kept running out of beers, which was a little disappointing but whatever. The Pats were playing the Bears and they played the Super Bowl shuffle after the game...which I thought was lame since it is indeed a Patriots bar...Wills would never do that (Packers bar). But oh well haha.

The Favorite Colleen
Reagan W.

Love this bar. Incredible HH (1/2 priced pizzas and cheap beer) and the food is great. Cozy feel!

Jeremy G.

I've only been here once, but it was an experience unlike anything else. It was Oct 26, 2018, and the Red Sox were playing the Dodgers in Game 3 of the World Series. I'm a Giants fan and don't live in Chicagee, but I was visiting my friend Sammy who lives in town and is a Red Sox fan from Worcester. We knew that Tripoli was a Boston bar. Go Sox. We arrive 30 minutes before first pitch and every seat inside the bar was already taken, so we position ourselves at one of the few remaining tables on the back patio. They have a projector TV set up and the sound on, so it's a great spot. We order beers and wings and settle in. There's a guy lingering near our table who maybe wants to sit down, so we invite him to our table. He responds, "Nah, I like to stand hee-ahh, I can watch the game and still keep an eye on the back gate, make sure no one sneaks in ov-ahh the fence." Turns out his name is Dino (from Framingham) and he's one of the owners. We start chatting with Dino who runs a few bars in Chicagee. He gives us the story of Tripoli. Turns out he had no intention of Tripoli becoming a Boston bar, but he put up one little 'Go Red Sox' sign in the window during their 2004 playoff run, and things just happened. Now it's THE place in Chicagee to watch the Boston teams. The game starts, and I remember the first batter (was Mookie leading off?) had like a ten pitch at bat. He K'd, but it was a long AB. The next guy had a long AB too. I said, "We're in for a six-hour game." Dino replied, "if this game hits 2am, I'll fire up the grill and make everyone burgers." The game rolls on, and we're loving the back patio. The crowd is into it, the game is tense, the beers are flowing, and so is the conversation. At some point, Sammy starts doing his bit where he pretends that the Dodgers closer Kenley Janson is really Kendall Jenner. Every time they cut to Janson, he goes "She's the worst pitcher on the team!" And I say something like, "Now Sam, you may feel her social media content is hit or miss, but you gotta admit her slider has some late break and she hides it pretty well." Dino is loving it. He's drinking Bud Lights and chiming in with the banter. Meanwhile, I haven't stopped reminding Dino of his 2am promise. Because this game is dragging on at a snail's pace. Around the 4th inning our friend Shane joins us and we switch from beers to highballs. Dino is still big fans of me and Sammy, but immediately takes a comedic dislike to Shane. Shane has a beard and a typical male haircut, but nevertheless Dino insists on calling him "Miss." Maybe it's a little derivative of our Janson/Jenner thing, but still, the absurdity of confusing Shane for a woman made me laugh. Eventually, Sammy and I start correcting Dino: "Uh, actually Dino it's 'Mrs.' not 'Miss.'" The game drags on and the drinks won't quit. Eventually Dino buys us a round of Jaeger shots. Then some Jameson. Then another round (but not for "the lady," because she's had enough). The Dodgers are up 1-0 heading into the 8th, but the Sox tie it up 1-1 when they get a run off Janson/Jenner, much to our delight. Eventually, the ninth inning rolls around and the game is still tied. We've already passed the 4-hour mark, but Dino is still more than two hours from his burger promise. At some point Shane heads home and we switch from highballs back to beers. Midnight strikes and the game is still tied 1-1in extra innings. Apparently, there's a curfew on the patio and Dino is forced to cut the projector and usher everyone inside. The bar is still nearly full, but enough people have rolled home by this point that everyone who was watching at the back patio is able to squeeze indoors. The Sox score a run in the 13th inning, but the Dodgers get one back, and it's 2-2 going to the 14th. It's still 2-2 going to the 15th. Then the 16th. Sure enough, we hit 2am: closing time for Tripoli. Who could've seen this coming? Dino and the staff need to give everyone the boot. "There's a 4am bar down the street!" they yell to the crowd as they usher us out. Sammy and I are heading to the door too (rules are rules, after all), when Dino grabs us. "You two ain't going any-wheeahh!" He pulls us back into the bar and sits us on a couple barstools. The crowd leaves. But Sammy and I do not. To his word, Dino fixes us up a couple of burgers. Then he sits at the bar with us, cracking Bud Lights as the staff closes up around us. Well, as all good things, the game comes to an end when the Dodgers push across a run in the bottom of the 18th. Poor Dino needs to work at his other bar at 7am. He's not even going to bed, he says. Sammy and I catch a cab back home and sleep through the hangover. What a gosh-darn night. Will never forget it. In conclusion: Dino, if you're there, can you please add Schlitz cocktails to the menu? It's a can of Schlitz served with whipped cream and a cherry on top. The perfect drink to celebrate a Sox win, or if you're just winding down a 9-hour ballgame with the boys.

Philly Cheese Steak Order=Awesome
Christina S.

I ordered through Grub Hub recently as I was craving a Philly Cheesesteak and it was phenomenal!!!! Juicy meat, provolone, onions and mushrooms on a french roll! Loved every mouthwatering bite! I heard about the wings and ordered half BBQ and half Buffalo-they were quite large in size unfortunately they were a bit dry. I also ordered the bacon cheeseburger which was a generous portion. It was pretty good. I would definitely order the Cheesesteak again.

Very mature response to complaint

Worst bar I have ever interacted with. Breaks noise ordinances with very loud karaoke in a very quiet neighborhood and then calls you a "Karen" for complaining. Thanks for admitting that you were breaking noise ordinances in writing though - definitely helpful for my complaints to the alderman and other officials. I like karaoke as much as the next person, but do it inside and be a respectful neighbor.

Chicken Caesar salad
John M.

Back here for a late Saturday lunch. Patio's picture perfect--seating in sun or shade, colorful flowers, and wonderful hospitality from Tiffany. Excellent pub food, dog friendly--what's not to like?

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Must have been drunk the last time I was here. Good wings but ranch tasting like it was straight out of a donkeys butt hole.

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Awesome neighborhood bar. Great vibe, good drinks and great bar staff. Wish I lived closer, I'd be a frequent patron.

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Dark and an odd cast of people. But cheap beer and decent food. It is fun people watching and everyone who worked there was very nice!

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Friendly and lively dive bar (4/5 Green Stars) Waiting for…read moretake-out from nearby Lou Malnati's, we wandered into Rossi's for a quick drink. It's a reasonably-priced busy dive bar in the heart of Chicago. I asked the bartender if she had a beer + shot deal and she said "no, but you can order a beer and shot." And so we did! Noise level is fairly high, thanks to a lively crowd plus a jukebox. They don't normally serve food but I think are fine with customers bringing in your own food, and you can also place an order from a nearby restaurant (I don't recall which one). And yes, it's cash only so bring some money if you don't want to pay ATM fees! 4 out of 5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact. I like bars that allow customers to bring (or order) their own food - it allows for all diets! The one thing I'd like to see is more beer on tap - even just one good rotating local beer (e.g., Goose Island). Draft beer has smaller environmental footprints compared to bottled or canned.

Recently stopped by Rossi's Liquors and this place is the definition of a dive bar, in the most…read moreauthentic way possible. After a quick ID check at the door, the bouncer let us know it's cash only (thankfully we came prepared). From the moment we walked in, dim lighting, loud music, and shoulder-to-shoulder crowds gave the vibe of a full-on frat party, but not in a bad way. It's chaotic, energetic, and unapologetically no-frills. There's even a self-serve cooler with drink prices clearly listed underneath. I grabbed a Sapporo Premium, brought it to the counter, and our friendly bartender broke our change and offered a chilled glass to pour it into. Simple and efficient. That said, it was loud, so loud that even whispering-distance conversations were a struggle. The space is small, seating is limited, and since we couldn't snag a spot, we ended up leaving shortly after finishing our drinks. This feels like a better weekday hang than a packed weekend night. Still, if you're looking for a classic, gritty, no-frills dive experience, Rossi's delivers exactly that.

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Our family ate dinner here in April and were very impressed with the quality of the food and the…read moreservice. We had the empanadas to start and then the short ribs, a burger, halibut, and lamb birria pierogies. Everything was delicious, beautifully spiced and elegantly presented. Honestly, the ambiance was a bit loud for us, but our server was extremely helpful and moved us away from a table with one incredibly boisterous fellow. They did so discreetly and quickly and our experience was much improved as a result. The restaurant itself is lovely, with beautiful decor and lighting.

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Overall: The novelty of Bunny Slope is amazing, but after it wears off the realizations kick in…read more The good: Really fun and neat concept, especially in the heart of downtown. Sometimes, nothing beats a few (or many) drinks in a hottub. They even provide a nifty shower for cleaning up afterwards. The decor is pretty neat as well. The not-so-good: The space isn't huge, wouldn't comfortably fit more than 10-12 people. They don't have normal drinks here, the beers I tried were disgusting, so I just stuck to good ol' scotch. That said, the other cocktails sounded interesting (they were all mostly fruity). The hottub was way too hot, none of us could stay in it very long. You have to go outside of the room to change, possibly running into other hotel guests or whatever is above grounds.

Really nice places for a group outing. The room was perfect size to move around, drink and dance…read more It was 12 of us in the room. I like that we had our own personal bartender. Drinks were very reasonable price. Tequila and cranberry was 8, 12 for a double. The jacuzzi was perfect temperature. Everything seemed sanitary and clean. I really like that they provide FREE lockers to hold our things in. They also provided a speaker so we could play our own music. Free towels but I'd bring your own sandals. I don't think they serve food. It was in the basement of a hotel but I'd definitely recommend to go.

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