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The Black Barrel Tavern
On Madison Row
A Madison Street tavern serving scratch-made Americana fare, craft beer, and a signature cocktail list including zero-proof options, known for its award-winning burger and weekend brunch. The sports-friendly lounge features a patio and private event space.
Featured at
The Black Barrel Tavern appears on these guides and sub-area pages.
- Best sports bars in the West Loop, Chicago — Sports-focused bars
- Best patios and rooftops in the West Loop, Chicago — Street-level patios and beer gardens
- Best private dining and event spaces in the West Loop, Chicago — Restaurants with private dining
- Best burger in the West Loop, Chicago — Burgers in the West Loop
- Madison Row, West Loop — Restaurants and bars
- UIC, near the West Loop — Restaurants for a parent-and-student meal
- Address
- 1061 W Madison St Bsmnt-1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Getting there
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- By L Morgan GreenPink
- By car Banana Glades, LLC
- Phone
- (773) 280-5500
Hours
| Mon | 11 AM – 2 AM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM – 2 AM |
| Wed | 11 AM – 2 AM |
| Thu | 11 AM – 2 AM |
| Fri | 11 AM – 2 AM |
| Sat | 10 AM – 3 AM |
| Sun | 10 AM – 12 AM |
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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 ↗.