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
Drive-In Movie-House on Sorority Row
Saturday June 25th
In the 1982 horror film, House on Sorority Row, a seemingly innocent prank goes horribly wrong, and a group of sorority sisters are stalked and murdered one by one in their sorority house while throwing a party to celebrate their graduation.
Red's the People's Pie
Sunday June 26th
Our favorite #detroitstylepizza from @redsthepeoplespie is back for a very special reason! All proceeds from pizza sales, drain the kegs, and raffles will be going to Cystinosis Research Foundation! Event from 4-9pm!
Drive-In Movie- Creepshow
Sunday June 26th
We present the 1982 horror favorite of the RIPH, Creepshow! An anthology which tells five terrifying tales inspired by the E.C. horror comic books of the 1950s.
Drive-In Movie- JAWS
Saturday July 2nd
4th of July weekend at the #drivein means #JAWS! Don't miss your chance to see this classic on the big screen! Movies at 9pm, and always FREE!
July 3rd Brunch Invasion!
Sunday July 3rd
July edition of Brunch with Butter Upon Bacon BI! Seasonal menu, family friendly, full bar, and outdoor seating! Stick around for the fireworks and Independence Day at the #drivein!
July 4th Fireworks!
Sunday July 3rd
Start the 4th of July holiday by watching the fireworks over the Chatham pedestrian bridge! Stop by for a drink before and after!
Drive-In Movie- Independence Day!
Sunday July 3rd
4th of July #weekend at the #drivein means #IndependenceDay! Movie at 9pm and always FREE!
Closed for 4th of July!
Monday July 4th
We will be closed for 4th of July! Be safe!
Trivia!
Wednesday July 6th
Monthly edition of general trivia! Free to play and prizes for the first 3 placing teams!
Blue Island Bocce League
Tuesday July 12th
We are excited to be hosting #bocceball this summer! The 6 week season will be on Tuesday nights in July and August beginning at 6pm. Teams of 4 and no skill necessary! Please visit: www.americanbocceco.com to register!
USE CODE: ROCKISLAND60 for $60 off your registration fee!
Yoga and Craft Beer
Saturday July 23rd
Monthly edition of yoga and craft beer! One hour of yoga followed with a beverage of your choice! Bring your own mat, and this event will be outside weather permitting!
Red's the People's Pie
Sunday July 31st
The best #detroitstylepizza on the South Side is back! Pizza sells out quick, plan to get here early!
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.
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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.
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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.
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