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
April Cocktails!
Thursday April 3rd
We're kicking off April with all things #pistachio! There's something for everyone (unless you have a nut allergy!) Get 'em while you can! #craftcocktails #cocktails #localflavor
Boombox w/This_Margin_Walker
Friday April 4th
@this_margin_walker returns for his monthly set soul, funk, jazz, blues, hip hop, and more! All vinyl, all night!
@turnipseedcreations Kitchen Takeover
Thursday April 10th
@turnipseedcreations is back for a kitchen takeover April 10-12! Menus can be found on our socials!
Pinball League
Thursday April 10th
Thursday, April 10th at 7pm, #pinball league meets up! Free to join and bring friends!
Dusty Sparkles' Spectacular Soundhouse
Friday April 11th
We're excited to welcome @spectacularsoundhouse to the bar spinning vinyl all night long! Let's give a warm southside welcome! Friday, April 11th at 8pm! NO COVER!
Steven Spielberg Movie Trivia
Wednesday April 16th
Jaws was Spielberg's full-scale blockbuster movie and had us jumping and shrieking in the theaters! His long list of amazing films will make for a fun night of trivia and movie memories ... E.T., Gremlins, Back to the Future, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan ... the list goes on! Play solo or put together a team and compete. Top teams win prizes!!
Wednesday, April 16th!
Easter Brunch
Saturday April 19th
@bizarroson is back with another fantastic monthly #brunch! Menu that you won't want to miss and drink specials to compliment! Family friendly, full bar, and no reservations needed!
Pinball League
Thursday April 24th
Thursday, April 24th at 7pm, #pinball league meets up! Free to join and bring friends!
Books and Brews
Saturday May 17th
@bookieschicago is back with another Adult Book Fair! Grab a drink while you pick out your next best read!
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.
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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!
