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
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!
Cigar Social 2025 Kickoff!
Saturday May 17th
Monthly #cigar meet-ups on the patio with @ scorpion_nest_chicago are back! $20 at the door gets you cigars and a lighter; bring your friends and enjoy our patio and amazing bourbon selection! Saturday, May 17th at 7pm!
Drinking and Dragons
Sunday May 18th
@rough.magic.rpg is back with their monthly one-shot adventure! Only 6 spots available!
Pixar Trivia
Wednesday May 21st
From Toy Story to the Incredibles through Up and all the way to Inside Out 2- we'll cover all the Pixar movies! Top 3 teams win gift cards!
Pinball League
Thursday May 22nd
Monthly pinball meet up on Thursday, May 22nd at 7pm!
Punky New Wave Dance Party
Friday May 23rd
Join us for a night of vinyl with New Wave, Industrial, Punk, Riot Grrrl, and more! NO COVER! Friday, May 23rd at 8pm!
Furever Home Meet & Greet
Saturday May 31st
We're honored to partner with the Blue Island Stray Dog Project and introduce you to Marcus! A wonderful 2-year-old boy looking for his forever home (must be only dog). Stop by, introduce yourself, or just make a donation to this wonderful local organization!
#rescue #adoptdontshop #fureverhome
Trivia
Wednesday June 4th
Free general trivia the first Wednesday of every month! Gift Card prizes for the top 3 teams! Wednesday, June 4th at 7pm!
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!
National Martini Day
Thursday June 19th
In case you needed an excuse, join us for National Martini Day June 19th!
Pinball League
Thursday June 26th
Pinball league Thursday June 26th at 7pm!
#Pinball #Stern #SternArmy
National IPA Day
Thursday August 7th
Come grab a beer with us on National IPA Day!
National Prosecco Day
Wednesday August 13th
Start your night with some bubbly for National Prosecco Day!
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!
