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Monday 11am - 2am Tuesday 11am - 2am Wednesday 11am - 2am Thursday 11am - 2am Friday 11am - 2am Saturday 11am - 2am Sunday 11am - 2am

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TAP 251
Machesney Park’s newest neighborhood hangout! Open every day from 11AM to 2 AM

10/31/2026

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 🎃

Are you ready for the biggest Halloween bash? The Shortest Pub Crawl is today! TAP 251 and Crazy Times are the places to be tonight.

TAP 251 is open from 12 AM to 2 AM. The shuttle runs from 7 PM to 1 AM, and we’ll be giving away gift cards every hour. Wear your costume and come celebrate with us!

Hop from bar to bar on the shuttle, walk, or crawl. It’s your choice, so there’s no need to drive.

We hope you have as much fun as we will. Have a great night and a safe Halloween!

10/31/2026

HUSKIES WIN!!!!!! 🐾🏈

Let’s go, Harlem Huskies! On to the next round! Congratulations to the Harlem Huskies

Once a Husky, always a Husky. This win is for everyone who counted these boys out. Keep proving them wrong and pushing forward, fellas. You’ve earned every bit of this!

TAP 251 is proud to support you. Keep that momentum rolling—the sky’s the limit!

GO HUSKIES!!! 💪🐾🔥
Harlem Huskies Harlem District #122 Huskie Nation

10/30/2026

GOOD LUCK, HUSKIES!

The Huskies take on St. Charles East High School tonight at 6:30 PM. Cheer them on with us at TAP 251—the game will be on here!
Let’s take this thing all the way this is the start fellas!
Let’s go, Huskies!

10/30/2026

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!! Stop inside at TAP 251 and kick off the weekend with us!

Our fall drink menu won’t be here much longer, so come enjoy your favorites while you can!

Today’s featured pizzas:
BBQ Pulled Pork with smoky pulled pork, house BBQ sauce, red onion, and a three-cheese blend.

Spicy Italian Sausage Melt with spicy sausage, pepper jack, spicy pickled jalapeños, and red onion. It’s cheesy, savory, and has a nice kick!

And don’t forget, tomorrow is the Shortest Pub Crawl in the World! Crazy Times and TAP 251 are teaming up for one big Halloween bash. Let’s make it the biggest one

10/29/2026

HAPPY THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL!

Packers vs. Panthers kick off tonight at 7:15 PM. Catch all the action at TAP 251 with cold b**r pouring and hot stone-baked pizza coming out all night.
Featured pizza Beef Chorizo with a ranch drizzle on top

We have 18 pizza flavors in stock, including our Oktoberfest pizza, here for a limited time! It’s topped with bratwurst, sauerkraut, red onion, and coarse honey mustard for a savory, tangy flavor with a touch of sweetness.

Our chilled b**rs come in 16 oz, 24 oz, and 34 oz. What are you picking? See you tonight!

10/28/2026

HAPPY WEDNESDAY!

Open Mic Night happens every Wednesday at TAP 251! Join us tonight from 7–10 PM, hosted by Robert Dean. Calling all local artists—come out, share your talent, and have some fun. The last couple of Wednesdays have been a blast, and you never know who might make an appearance!

⚾ Brewers vs. Rays at 7 PM on all 9 TVs
🍕 Stone-baked pizza
🍂 Fall drinks
🍺 Tap b**r pouring 8 to choose from. Carlyle Brewing Co. vanilla cream ale on tap

Stop on in—we’ll see you soon! Cheers! 🍻

10/27/2026

The Mad Rooster has landed at TAP 251! 🐓🎰 Come check out our new game and see what all the cluck is about. Must be 21 or older to play. Please play responsibly.

10/27/2026

Sorry for the inconvenience! We open at 3 PM today!

Happy Tuesday and Last Ticket Standing Day! Tickets start at 5 PM, and we pull at 8 PM.

First place rolled over since last week’s winner wasn’t present, so we’re up to $200 for first place! Second place wins $50 and third place wins $25. You have to be here when your ticket is called!

The Brewers take on the Rays at 7 PM. Can they sweep ’em tonight? Enjoy beef chorizo pizzas and try one of our featured margaritas: blueberry with a sugared rim, pineapple with a Tajín rim, or original lime with a salted rim.

See you tonight!

10/26/2026

THE SHORTEST PUB CRAWL IN THE WORLD!

Your two favorite neighborhood bars, Crazy Times and TAP 251, are teaming up for Halloween!

Join us Saturday, October 31. Plan ahead now and get your costume ready. The shuttle runs between both bars from 7 PM to 1 AM, with shot and drink specials and a gift card giveaway every hour from 8 PM to midnight.

10/25/2026

HAPPY SUNDAY!!!

No Bears game today, but we’ve got plenty of football to watch!
Stop on in and ask for your team, we got you!

Colts vs. Vikings at 12 PM
Packers vs. Lions at 3:25 PM
Hockey fans ? Blackhawks vs Panthers @ 2:00 PM

🏁 SUNDAY RACE DOUBLEHEADER 🏎️
We’ve got the high banks of Talladega on right now, and the F1 United States GP lights out at 3 PM CT! Pull up, grab a cold one, and pick your speed. 🍻⛽️

Start your Sunday with a Bloody Mary, spicy or not. Choose Tito’s, our house vodka, or your pick from our big selection of vodkas—we’ve got plenty of local and other favorites to choose from. Want a Bloody Maria? We’ve got you! Our Bloody Marys are nice and tangy, with a little snack on the side. Ask for a snit on the side!

Pair it with one of our breakfast pizzas:

Mexican Style Beef Chorizo — green chile gravy, Yucatán chorizo, eggs, three-cheese blend, and parsley.

The Hangover Cure — country sausage gravy, breakfast sausage, bacon, eggs, and three-cheese blend.

Hot pizza coming out all day, eight b**rs on tap, and our fall drinks are still going strong! Come on in, catch a game, and enjoy your Sunday at TAP 251!

Cheers!

Address

11700 N Second Street
Machesney Park, IL
61115

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 2am
Tuesday	11am - 2am
Wednesday	11am - 2am
Thursday	11am - 2am
Friday	11am - 2am
Saturday	11am - 2am
Sunday	11am - 2am

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