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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.
- Website
- blackbarrelchicago.com
- Address
- 1061 W Madison St Bsmnt-1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Phone
- (773) 280-5500
- Hours
- Mon–Tue · 11 AM – 1 AMWed–Fri · 11 AM – 2 AMSat · 10 AM – 3 AMSun · 10 AM – 12 AM
- By L
- Morgan GreenPink
- By car
- Banana Glades, LLC
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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 2026-08-03. Full history at the City of Chicago ↗.