Riverside Tap Room

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Riverside Tap Room Since 1974, Southside Chicago's #1 bar for darts, bags, slots, and live music in our backyard! It does. There's nothing else like it.

This is one of those places, once you settle in, is hard to believe you didn't know it existed. A true throwback, Riverside Tap is frequented by locals who always seem to be happy to meet a new regular. Tucked away from the street and near the Little Calumet River, Riverside Tap boasts one of the BEST outdoor spaces I've sat down to have a drink in. Grab a cheap n cold classic (Old Style or the like - nothing too fancy here) and head out the side door for an amazing beer garden filled with horseshoe pits, barbeque grills, and cozy decks. You'll feel far from home, and the dull roar of the interstate and nearby freight trains start to seem relaxing as you settle in for a drink with friends. Honestly, I don't know why this place isn't packed every weekend, but to be fair, it's probably best that it's not. It's a secret you might want to keep, but can't resist sharing. You can't buy this sort of authenticity these days. The owners are great, the bartenders are friendly, the regulars full of stories and happy to share. I'd hate to call it a dive bar, because it's just too damn fantastic. But if you're looking for the sunniest dive in Blue Island, this is your spot.

🧙‍♀️✨ THANK YOU, WITCHES! ✨🧹What a fun and magical Witches Night Out at Riverside Tap! 🔮🌙We played games, made potions, ...
10/27/2026

🧙‍♀️✨ THANK YOU, WITCHES! ✨🧹

What a fun and magical Witches Night Out at Riverside Tap! 🔮🌙

We played games, made potions, drank brews, shared delicious food, danced the witches’ dance, gathered around the fire, and made a little magic happen! 🔥✨

Thank you to all the wonderful witches who flew in and joined our coven for a night of magic, mischief, laughter, and friendship!

There’s something truly special about bringing everyone together for a night like this. You all brought the magic, and we couldn’t have done it without you! 🖤

Until our next gathering, witches! 🌙🧙‍♀️✨

With love and a little hocus pocus,
The Riverside Tap 🖤

Spooky shots on the menu tonight!👻🪦
10/24/2026

Spooky shots on the menu tonight!👻🪦

🧙‍♀️✨ TOMORROW IS THE NIGHT! ✨🧙‍♀️Calling all witches! 🖤🔮Join us for an unforgettable evening of Magic & Mischief! 🌙✨Gat...
10/23/2026

🧙‍♀️✨ TOMORROW IS THE NIGHT! ✨🧙‍♀️

Calling all witches! 🖤🔮

Join us for an unforgettable evening of Magic & Mischief! 🌙✨

Gather your coven, grab your broomsticks, and meet us at Riverside Tap!

🗓️ Saturday, October 24th
🕕 Starting at 6 PM

Let the witching hour begin! 🧹🖤

🧙‍♀️✨Calling all Witches ✨🧙‍♀️

Join us for a night of MAGIC & MISCHIEF at Riverside Tap 🔮🌙

🖤COVEN MEETING
📆 Saturday, October 24
⏰ Starting at 6 PM
📍Riverside Tap

Gather your coven, grab your broomsticks, and prepare for a wickedly good night. 🧹✨

Witches, we’ll see you at the Tap. 🔮🖤

🧙‍♀️✨Calling all Witches ✨🧙‍♀️Join us for a night of MAGIC & MISCHIEF at Riverside Tap 🔮🌙🖤COVEN MEETING 📆 Saturday, Octo...
10/06/2026

🧙‍♀️✨Calling all Witches ✨🧙‍♀️

Join us for a night of MAGIC & MISCHIEF at Riverside Tap 🔮🌙

🖤COVEN MEETING
📆 Saturday, October 24
⏰ Starting at 6 PM
📍Riverside Tap

Gather your coven, grab your broomsticks, and prepare for a wickedly good night. 🧹✨

Witches, we’ll see you at the Tap. 🔮🖤

✨ LADIES NIGHT ✨This Friday- October 2ndTonight we celebrate the LADIES! MEN… we want you to celebrate with us!ALL ARE W...
09/30/2026

✨ LADIES NIGHT ✨
This Friday- October 2nd

Tonight we celebrate the LADIES!
MEN… we want you to celebrate with us!
ALL ARE WELCOME!

☀️ SOL FEST ☀️Saturday, September 12th was nothing short of MAGIC ✨✨✨Thank you to We Are Chandelier for your wondrous vi...
09/25/2026

☀️ SOL FEST ☀️

Saturday, September 12th was nothing short of MAGIC ✨✨✨

Thank you to We Are Chandelier for your wondrous vision and all the hard work you put into bringing it to life! Executing a day this magical is truly a labor of love—and you are SEEN! ❤️

It was an incredible day filled with friends, family, community, music, art, food, and fun—one that we at the Riverside Tap will not soon forget.

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported Sól Fest—the bands, the vendors, and the Riverside Tap. We put on events like this for many reasons, but one of the biggest is to connect with our amazing community while supporting local artists, musicians, makers, and small businesses.

It truly brings us so much joy to see all of you show up and support these events the way you do. ❤️

Most things with a small business take a village—but events take a village and then some!

🎶 A huge thank you to the incredible bands:

Doll Face
Mel and Tom
American Hustle
Chandelier
Shannon Baker & the Burners

Your talent blows us away and fills our souls.

Thank you to all of our wonderful vendors for the delicious food, beautiful handmade goods, art created right before our eyes, and all the little moments and memories you helped make throughout the day and night.

And a MASSIVE thank you to our hardworking staff! When we say, “We have an event coming up,” you already know it means a nonstop day from the second you walk through the door—and you all SHOW UP! 💪❤️

Sibling teamwork goes UNMATCHED—thank you, Cara & Max.

We see the work everyone put in to make the day what it was, and it couldn’t be what it’s meant to be without each of you.

Summer might be over, but Sól Fest was the perfect way to send it off. ☀️✨

Thank you to everyone who helped create the magic, and thank you to our community for showing up for it. ❤️🐢

09/05/2026

OFFICIAL NOTICE
Date: September 5, 2026

In the early morning hours of September 4, Riverside Tap was the victim of a forcible burglary.

Law enforcement responded to the property. The situation has been documented and is being addressed appropriately. Our property and management team are currently working through the necessary steps to move forward.

While it is extremely disheartening to have this happen to us and to the businesses around us, the consistent and uplifting support from our family, staff, customers, police officers, and detectives has meant a great deal to us.

We appreciate the patience, understanding, and support of our staff, customers, and community as we work through this situation.

Riverside Tap

Play BINGO - WIN 💰💰💰Tonight & every Thursday at 8:30!
07/30/2026

Play BINGO - WIN 💰💰💰
Tonight & every Thursday at 8:30!

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13351 Aulwurm Drive
Blue Island, IL
60406

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 2am
Tuesday 12pm - 2am
Wednesday 12pm - 2am
Thursday 12pm - 2am
Friday 12pm - 3am
Saturday 12pm - 3am
Sunday 12pm - 2am

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