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
Christmas in Blue Island Afterparty!
Saturday December 3rd
Enjoy all the Christmas festivities in Blue Island and end your night right with us! Kitchen open late and our holiday drink menu debut!
I Come in Peace at the Drive-In!
Saturday December 3rd
We kick off our December drive-in movie series with this #diehard rip off staring Dolph Lundgren! All movies at 9pm and of course FREE!
#JingleAlltheWay at the Drive-In!
Sunday December 4th
Check out the holiday classic, Jingle All the Way at the #drivein for FREE! Movies at 9pm!
Trivia!
Wednesday December 7th
Monthly general knowledge trivia with @chicagotriviaguys! Free to play and prizes to the winners!
Holiday Craft Fair
Sunday December 11th
We're teaming up with our friends on Olde Western Ave. for a day of shopping to support small business! Finish up your holiday shopping at this all-day craft fair!
#gremlins at the Drive-In!
Sunday December 11th
Watch as gremlins wreak havoc on this small town at Christmas time!
Holiday Dance Party
Friday December 16th
Come dressed in the holiday spirit for the #holiday dance party of the year! Dancing begins at 8pm sharp! @MikeVanderbilt
#diehard at the Drive-In!
Saturday December 17th
Of course we had to play everyone's favorite non-Christmas movie! Yippie-ki-yay!
Christmas Brunch
Sunday December 18th
We're excited to host our friends from @threesideschicago for their first brunch! Of course, Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be there too! Family friendly, no reservations, and menu listed on our Facebook page!
Ugly Sweater Bingo
Sunday December 18th
One of our favorite events of the year is back! Grab your white elephant gifts and we'll see you at bingo!
Holiday Movie Trivia!
Wednesday December 21st
Join us for a special holiday edition of trivia! Test your holiday movie knowledge! Free to play and prizes!
Star Wars Holdiay Special at the Drive-In!
Saturday December 24th
Christmas Eve at the #drivein of course means we're showing the Star Wars Holiday Special! Don't miss the weirdness!
Closed for Christmas Day
Sunday December 25th
We are closed for the 25th and the 26th. Be safe and enjoy!
Closed for New Year's Day!
Sunday January 1st
Golden Girls Trivia!
Wednesday January 18th
Calling all #goldengirls fans! Come prove your their top fan at our first #goldengirls #trivia! Free to play and prizes for the top three 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.
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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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