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
Yoga and Craft Beer
Saturday August 13th
Monthly edition of yoga and craft beer is here! Keep that summer body glow going; just don't forget your mat!
Big Money Hustlas
Saturday August 13th
#InsaneClownPosse fans unite! In the film Big Money Hustlas, the NYPD call on ICP to help reel in the crime lord, Big Baby Sweets.
Big Money Rustlas
Sunday August 14th
In the Wild West town of Mudbug, Sheriff Sugar Wolf arrives to confront an over-the-top villain, Big Baby Chips. #ICP
Streets of Fire
Saturday August 20th
The 1984 terrible movie with an amazing soundtrack, Streets of Fire! Everyone knows the story, a mercenary is hired to rescue his singer ex-girlfriend who was kidnapped by a motorcycle gang.
Wizard of Oz
Sunday August 21st
There's no place like home!
House Party
Saturday August 27th
Watch as Kid and Play have one of the wildest nights of their lives!
Phantasm
Sunday August 28th
A teenage boy and his friends face off against a mysterious grave robber, known only as the Tall Man, who employs a lethal arsenal of unearthly weapons.
Trivia!
Wednesday September 7th
General trivia with @ctgtrivia! Free to play and prizes for the top 3 teams!
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.
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