Food & Drink
The Black Barrel Tavern
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A Madison Street tavern serving scratch-made Americana fare, craft beer, and a signature cocktail list. Sports-friendly lounge with a patio and private event space.
Notable for award-winning burger; signature cocktails (including zero-proof); weekend brunch; patio.
From blackbarrelchicago.com — verified 2026-05-16. Check the site for current hours and details.
- Address
- 1061 W Madison St Bsmnt-1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Ward
- 34
- Nearest L
- License types
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- Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity
- Retail Food Establishment
Recent inspections
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-07 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions · 4 violations | 1 (High) |
| 2025-03-07 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions · 5 violations | 1 (High) |
| 2024-04-22 | Short Form Complaint | Pass · 2 violations | 1 (High) |
| 2024-03-07 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions · 5 violations | 1 (High) |
| 2023-11-14 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | 1 (High) |
From the City of Chicago's Food Inspections dataset. Retrieved 2026-05-16. Full history at the City of Chicago ↗.
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