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, Dinner, and Drinks!
Friday September 24th
#brendanfraser weekend kicks off with Encino Man! 2 high school kids find a caveman, thaw him out, and introduce him to reality in the 90's!
Yoga and Craft Beer
Saturday September 25th
Yoga and Craft Beer is back! This event welcomes all levels of expertise, but please remember to bring your own mat! Weather permitting, this event will be held outside!
Drive-In, Dinner, and Drinks!
Saturday September 25th
#brendanfraser weekend continues with Airheads! In this comedy, a garage band holds a radio station hostage.
Drive-In, Dinner, and Drinks!
Sunday September 26th
Of course #brendanfraser #weekend wraps up with the #bisexual #classic #themummy!
One Tail at a Time Fundraiser!
Saturday October 9th
Join us as we raise funds for one of our favorite rescues, One Tail at a Time! Party begins at 7pm, and $35 gets you a bracelet for beer and wine until 9pm! Raffles throughout the night with all proceeds going to @onetailatatime!
Red's the People's Pie!
Sunday October 24th
The best #detroitstylepizza is back! Get yours before they sell out! Menu will be available online at time of event!
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.
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