The Map Room

Love this bar! Always full of regulars, and an awesome place for hanging out during the day. People treat it like a coffee shop (with the bonus of delicious craft beers available on tap!) during the day. Also, they let you bring in food from outside, which is really cool. Love the atmosphere. Very nice bartenders. I’m a fan.

Bumble date #2 blew up in flames at this fine establishment, located conveniently around the corner from my apartment!
Despite the questionable company, the bar itself was great! It is a combo of coffee shop meets full bar with an extensive draft list. Bar has a really cool atmosphere and is much larger than expected with a lot of seating. Bartenders were attentive and knowledgeable about the beer list, which is important when its so vast!
Beer…check. Next time I will definitely be trying the coffee, or even better, maybe an early morning bloody mary.
As for the date, lets just say he didn’t get as many stars as Map Room did…

Stopped by for a drink and to meet Family before dinner at another spot. My Wife and Daughter ordered two of there tap specialty beers, I ordered a Gin and Tonic. I laid $ 40.00 cash on the bar and first round was $ 22.00. My Daughters boy friend showed and ordered a Miller High Life. At that point I had finished about a third of my cocktail, I asked politely if I could get another shot in my cocktail (expecting nothing for free with cash sitting on the bar) Bartender stopped and stared at me for an awkward amount of time and walked away. He moved down the bar and served another customer, walked back by me grabbed the bottle of Gin and added a dash of gin. (less than half a shot) I said I’ll get the High Life too. He Put the bottle back in the rail and said $ 11.00. He scooped up all my cash off the bar and went to the register, rang up $ 11.00 and came back and tossed my change back on the bar in front of me and walked away without even a thank you. WTF! Totally Rude Bartender!!! Wow sorry I wanted to spend more money dude, my bad. That was my second visit there from this last summer. Dropped about $ 100 in there with family before dinner that time, Never again.

This was my first visit to the Map Room. Wow I’m a wine guy but this is a beer lovers paradise. If you can’t find a beer you like here get a life! The choices here will overwhelm you, there are at least 20 beers on tap and well over 50 bottle beers. The bartenders are very knowledgeable and quite friendly.
Ok when I drink I like to eat. I don’t believe there is any food offered at this bar. I saw a lot of delivered pizza but no in-​h ouse food.
I went there on Thursday night and it was packed. It was a very mixed crowd. Singles, couples, & folks out on night out. Great climate and good atmosphere. This bar has a great neighborhood atmosphere. This is a Chicago classic!

If you like good beer this place is for you. Selection here will appease anyone’s taste. Its one of a few places where I end up scrolling through choices like a kid in a candy store and don’t know where to start. If you a are adventurous this place is perfect as they’ll let you try any draft beer before you buy it. bartenders are very knowledgeable too, if you tell them what your taste buds crave they’ll take care of you.
Only negative is this place has gotten way more popular since I started coming here 16 years ago. If you are service snob with attention needs like a little kid or like cheap beer this place is probably not for you. I don’t like packed bars but still give this place 5 stars because I can come on a weekday and their beer selection alone is worth it. Cheers!

Excellent spot to drink, get some work done, or do a little of both. I’ve come here twice, both times during the day on the weekend. I’ve noticed a mix of groups of friends hanging out and people working on their laptops, which I love. The beer selection is great, and the bartenders are quick and kind. The only downside is that it can get a little bit loud!

Solid neighborhood spot with a great beer selection, friendly bartenders, and free pretzels. They serve coffee/​espresso drinks as well, which is a nice touch. As several others have mentioned here, Tuesdays are «International Night,» which is great! It can get pretty packed, but I think it’s worth it. My only gripe is that it’s cash only, and while the beers are priced reasonably for the quality, they definitely add up to the point where paying in cash is a pain.

Douchebag caveman duck dynasty bartender only serves you if you are a woman.
Good beer selection and crap service.

This place is an amazing coffee shop with fast wifi and free refills in the morning. It’s the best temp office ever.

Two more visits, probably the last of my current Chicago stay.
12÷21÷15:
— Allagash One-​T. 6.5% ABV. Described as a dry-​hopped American wild ale. Slightly cloudy gold, light white head. Nose and taste both reek of brettanomyces «horseblanket» funk, plus a bit of lemon in the taste. I found this one rather unpleasant, though it might appeal to someone nostalgic for the barnyard.
— Founders Project Pam. 10.8%. Described by the brewery as an imperial black IPA (to me «black IPA» is a contradiction in terms; oh, no, am I becoming a style Nazi?), aged in maple syrup bourbon barrels. Served in a tulip glass. Opaque black, heavy cream head. Weak nose. Strong taste of sweet malt and dark chocolate, with hops showing up in the fade. Not much bourbon or maple to my taste. A slight coconut note, probably from the oak. Delicious, though the menu copy reference to «a hint of sweetness» is an understatement – I’d consider sweetness dominant.
— Half Acre Double Daisy Cutter. 8%. Described as an American imperial IPA. Cloudy brass, medium white head. Hoppy «cat pee» nose. Hop-​forward, with both grassy and bitter hops, against a strong sweet malt base. Excellent.
— Upland Brewing Co., Bloomington, IN. Upland Barrel-​Chested Barleywine. 9.5%. Aged in Willet bourbon barrels. Almost opaque dark brown, medium crème head. Winey and sweet nose. Taste is sweet malt and ethanol, with hints of mint and marzipan.
12÷30÷15: Surprisingly crowded for a cold Wednesday mid-​afternoon; I was lucky to snag the last barstool. This visit, I tried the following:
— Anderson Valley Blood Orange Gose. 4.2% ABV. Clear gold, heavy head. Tart, citrusy nose. Taste is sour (from lactobacillus) and salty – sea salt is used in brewing. Coriander and blood orange are added in the ferment; I couldn’t detect the coriander, but there’s a slight orange note.
— House Beer, from Central State Brewing Co., Indianapolis. 4%. Described as an American wild ale. Grain bill includes rye; yeast is 100% brettanomyces. Slightly cloudy gold, heavy head. Citrusy nose. Taste is dominated by yeast and spice notes; brett funk is noticeable but not overwhelming. I picked up something like radish and stale tobacco in the fade; the bartender admitted tasting the radish, but attributed the tobacco note to a gustatory hallucination on my part.
— Malheur 12,2015. 12%. Clear chestnut color, heavy head. Sweet malt nose. Delicious sweet and sour taste, with ethanol rising to a flavor element. Described as a quadruple, but tarter and winier than is usual for that style.
— Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale 2015. 6.8%. Clear bronze, heavy head. Weak malt nose. Taste is nicely balanced malt and piney hops. Unlike some seasonals (e.g., Anchor’s Our Special Ale), Celebration seems to be brewed to the same recipe every year.

Very cozy, neighborhoody atmosphere. Good beer selection (I am not a beer expert, but my husband definitely found some that he’s been trouble getting elsewhere); friendly, easy going vibe; affordable prices; we went twice in the same night.
They do not serve food, from what I can tell.

Good bar! Great beer section! Bartenders are knowledgable of the beer selection They also have outlets for computers and coffee. Highly recommended if you are in the area.
The bar is not cash only!

Wonderful bar! Great beer list, always something new. Relaxed staff and atmosphere.
By the way, about 4 times a year they host a «beer school» where they highlight a specific type of beer, usually seasonal, such as Oktoberfest, or Marzen beer and they have about tens different beers of this type for you to try. It’s really fun!

Wonderful bar! Great beer list, always something new. Relaxed staff and atmosphere.
By the way, about 4 times a year they host a «beer school» where they highlight a specific type of beer, usually seasonal, such as Oktoberfest, or Marzen beer and they have about ten different beers of this type for you to try with very generous portions. It’s really fun!

Incredible beer bar, divey décor, beer paraphernalia. Large wooden bar, some tables, no food though. Three Floyds, Half Acre, and other local craft with one-​offs and specialties. Extensive vintage bottle list with older vintages of Three Floyds Behemoth for instance. Staff were beer experts and were patient as I sifted through the bottle list. Prices were not bad considering the area. Had a blast here!

Hands down my favorite bar in the city. If you’re anything like me, you’re not a fan of loud bars where you need to fight a crowd of people so you can order a $ 5 Miller light. That’s where the maproom comes in. Here’s the low down.
— At least 20 awesome beers on tap.
— Crowds seem to disappear after about 10pm so getting a table has never been a problem.
— Bartenders might seem a little surly but they mean well.
— Relaxed atmosphere to hang out with friends over the aforementioned great beer.
— No food served but tamale guy makes his rounds a few times a night.
I’ve been here too many times to count and it’s always been a good time. It’s worth a special trip just to try some beers you might never have even known existed.

I drove an hour an a half to visit with Rogue Ale’s President Al on his final stop on the Rogue Tour 2015. The Map Room is awesome! Its located on the corner of Armitage and Hoyne. Its one of those classic bars with the windows that

I drove an hour an a half to visit with Rogue Ale’s President Al on his final stop on the Rogue Tour 2015. The Map Room is awesome! Its located on the corner of Armitage and Hoyne. Its one of those classic bars with the windows that are open and you can see the world from your vantage points. They have an active and current draft beer menu. I had the stickee monkee from Firestone Walker. It was delicious. I spent time with President Al and showed off my rogue nation card as well as Logan’s rogue nation card. Worth the drive and I cannot wait to visit again.

I like a place that is not pretentious. The Map Room fits the bill. Everyone is so laid back.
Lots of different brews. Pretty reasonably priced. And when I was not sure what to order, the bartender let me sample the two I was considering, lest I make a choice I would not enjoy.

Super freakin awesome place.
Let me start by saying that I am not a beer drinker.
1. not a beer drinker
2. single female
3. out drinking by myself on

Wandered into this oasis with very low expectations. I had already heard that it was cash only) so I was prepared for that. Beyond that, I had no clue what to expect. People I talked to seemed to like it but no one really sold it.
I am prepared to sell it a bit better. This place is a great spot! Yes, it’s cash only. And, yes, that’s kind of inconvenient. But, c’mon! We are a city that has proven willing to stand in long lines for a hot dog stand. We can’t make a stop at an ATM for a worthy watering hole? Of course we can!
It was a very lovely day out when I went and all the windows were open to the street. My main regret was not snaring one of the stools at the window so I could people watch on the street AND people watch in the bar.
National Geographics and old travel books line the walls everywhere. Perfect conversation starters if needed. The draft beer list is updated daily and they have a ton of bottle options. The beer prices are typical — not cheap but not higher than any other bar in the area.
The vibe of this bar is totally relaxed. I could have hung out here all day quite happily. Free Wi-​Fi too… so maybe I should have stayed there all day…
So what do you need to know before going?
— Cash only
— No food (But apparently they have menus available of restaurants that will deliver there)
— No kids. A woman came in with a baby carrier and I’m pretty sure I saw her turned away. (I felt bad for the mom and dad who were denied a beer in a comfy bar. But I also understood that this was a bar and not a restaurant. So maybe babies and kids shouldn’t be there anyway.)
I will be back Map Room!