About us
Rock Island Public House was opened by Jen and Dave Brown in 2013. We live in Blue Island and believe in this town, our neighbors, and the power of craft beer to build a community of individuals that support all things local.
WHAT’S ON TAP
We’re a craft beer bar. It’s only fitting that we feature the best in craft beer – supporting small brewers with a focus on the midwest.
We work directly with breweries to get a beer in your hand that is unique and represents the highest “craft” in the beer world.
Our Beer
Events
BOOMBOX w/@this_margin_walker
Friday June 6th
@this_margin_walker is back with all vinyl, all night!
The best soul, funk, jazz, blues, garage, psych, and hiphop!
No cover!
Pinball League
Thursday June 12th
Pinball league Thursday June 12th and 26th at 7pm! #Pinball #Stern #SternArmy
Summertime Brunch
Saturday June 14th
@bizarroson is back with a greatest hits summer brunch menu! Enjoy brunch and cocktails on the patio! Full bar, no reservations needed, and family friendly! Saturday, June 14th.
Monster Beach Party featuring The Ooozin' Ahhhs
Saturday June 14th
Shell yeah, it's beach party time, and the monsters from The Ooozin' Ahhhs present a summertime beach party! Enjoy a groovy time on the patio dancing to your favorite monster songs! Saturday, June 14th! No Cover!
Father's Day BBQ
Sunday June 15th
Cheers to all of the wonderful paternal figures in our lives! Papa Randy and Uncle Doug are back on the grills and once it's gone; it's gone! Menu details coming soon!
Cigar Social #2
Thursday June 19th
@scorpion_nest_chicago is back for our monthly #cigar meet up on the patio! Grab a $7 #oldfashioned or try our amazing bourbon selection! $20 gets you cigars and a lighter!
Patio Party w/@halfacrebeer
Friday June 20th
@halfacrebeer is kicking off the summer on the patio with a mini tap takeover! We'll be pouring Daisy Cutter, Nebula Double Daisy Cutter, and Daisy Union! Giveaways for the earliest peeps!
Pinball League
Thursday June 26th
Pinball league Thursday June 26th at 7pm!
#Pinball #Stern #SternArmy
PRIDE Dance Party
Saturday June 28th
A night of love, music, drinks, food, and inclusion!
No cover!
#Pride #LoveisLove #AllareWelcome
Closed for Summer Vacation!
Saturday July 5th
We will be closed July 4-11! Sorry for any inconvenience!
Tiki 2025
Tuesday July 22nd
Somewhere between the piña coladas and fairy lights, things are about to get festively confusing. Suspiciously jolly, even.
Stay cool. Stay curious. Save the date.
#TikiTwist #TropicTwistmas
Reviews
review by - Yelp
Matthew D:
I've been here several times and will keep coming back. The beer is great and the cocktails they make most bars don't have. Their is also a large selection of pin ball which is really cool, and they are for the most part kept in good condition. The owner is a good guy and the bar has an overall down to earth atmosphere.
review by - Yelp
William H:
Cool place! My buddy and I were here about a year ago when we enjoyed some high quality craft beers in a cool atmosphere (great brickwork). Today I stopped by with my fiancee. We couldn't drink beer today (for a couple reasons) so we asked the bartender for some 7 Ups and he didn't even charge us! Great beer list, great atmosphere, great service! A hidden gem of the SW-side/suburbs.
review by - Yelp
Alyse A:
Great atmosphere, sort of a 'dive bar' feel without all the sketchiness. They have more off the wall beers than anywhere else I've been on the south side, and at very reasonable prices. Definitely a favorite spot, and a top 5 for the area.
review by - Yelp
Daniel S:
Probably the only craft beer bar in blue island, and most of beverly for that matter, always has a great beer selection, that changes often too, it has a cool vibe, isnt too expensive, has board games and pin ball machines and TVs, its pretty damn awesome, ive only been there 3 times, but would love to go more.
review by - Yelp
Illinois C:
Great place on Olde Western! Awesome selection of beers, fun bartender, Rudy, really made our night! Can't wait till summer shows up so we can hang outside. A hidden gem on the south side for sure. Bring a few extra bucks for pinball!
PINBALL
Ah, pinball… Some call it the beautiful game. Well, at least we do. In fact, we love it so much we make sure to vary up our selection as often as possible to feed the need for the silver ball.
Our Current SelectionLocation
13328 Olde Western Ave
BLUE ISLAND IL, IL
60406
Hours
Sun, Tues, Wed, Thurs, and Fri. 3pm-2am
Saturday 3pm-3am
Closed Mondays!
