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
Island Cruise
Saturday July 12th
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! The City of Blue Island is proud to present Island Cruise! Wander historic Olde Western Ave. while viewing some of the coolest cars and motorcycles around. Bring your family and friends, grab some great food and drinks and enjoy a beautiful Saturday afternoon on the Island!
Hula Daze 2025
Tuesday July 22nd
You Better Watch Out!
Stay cool. Stay curious. Save the date.
#HulaDaze
Cigar Social TIKI Edition
Thursday July 24th
Join us for our monthly cigar social; tiki style! We'll be celebrating this month with a Good Old Fashioned Christmas! Pick your flavor of spirit and $20 gets you cigars, lighter, and entry into the raffles! @scorpion_nest_chicago
South Side Bocce Summer Tournament
Saturday July 26th
Time for some summertime bocce competition! $25 entry fee for a 1:1 tournament! Games start at 1pm! #bocce @southsidebocce
RUFF Around Blue Island
Saturday September 13th
Our annual fundraiser for the @bistraydogproject is back! Raffles, donations, and more to help this fantastic local organization! #adoptdontshop #rescue
National Drink Beer Day
Sunday September 28th
Join us for National Drink Beer Day on Sept 28th and try one of our many craft brews!
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.
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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!
