One of the best beer bars in Chicago, hands down. They always have a great rotating selection of brews. And addition to that, the food is fantastic. The great ambiance is pretty much the cherry on top.
Local Option stays true to its name, it's definitely a local option! It's not trying to be anything special. It's just a local hole-in-the-wall bar with a few decent bar-food options that are very good. I had the beef and cheddar sandwich, and I thought it was pretty good for bar food! They have a p
Just moved to Chicago and this place was my first return visit. It’s called Local Option for a reason.
Excellent service, AAA+ bartender, and phenomenal food! I’ve ordered about half the menu by now and everything so far has been noteworthy.
If you like McDonald’s chicken nuggets then you have jus
Had a lot of great beer and the music they were playing was deep cuts from all over the globe.
One of my fav places in Chicago! Beer selection is unrivaled in this heavy metal bar that reminds me 3Floyds Brewery. Awesome staff & great location. Love it here! Not great lighting, sorry for crappy pic!
Absolutely fantastic lil place. Great beer selection, food was tasty as hell, and knowledgeable/friendly staff... A must stop!!
Great beer selection and good food, plus Heavy Metal. In a quiet neighborhood of Lincoln Park.
Hands down, my favorite bar in Chicago. One of the best beer selections in the city and an awesome, friendly staff always willing to help you explore new beers. Great old fashioneds, great food.
Came in with a group for Friday lunch. The food and beer menus were full of great choices. The bartender was exceptionally friendly, and gave us a rundown of just about everything they had to offer. The beers were great! I had a couple of their house brews and was very impressed. Everyone loved
Rarely have I left a review of a bar, and rarely have I left a review writing, “it’s excellent.” You will not regret going here. Try the lobster roll, it surpasses all other lobster rolls — yes, even those on the east coast.. Oh, and the avuncular bartender is refreshingly frank and knowledgeable.
I love this place. Always have a good selection of craft beers, and food is great. The staff is so friendly. Love the vibe.
Great beer selection of course! They always have a great deal of their beer on tap obviously, but the selection of other beers is endless. I love coming here! Recently I tried their food and it is also really good. Best original tater tots in Chicago. Crispy potato goodness!
Amazing beer selection both tap and bottle list. The bartenders were super friendly and extremely knowledgable! Alexi (?) knows EVERYTHING about the beer scene in Chicago (and many other places). Great food too, way above expectations when it comes to pub grub. Had the lobster roll and guacamole wit
Local Option is the jam!
Cool neighborhood spot, great selection of beers and food. The staff is always fun and friendly, good stories and great tunes.
If you’re into heavy metal and delicious beers/food, this is the spot for you.
Awesome atmosphere on a warm summer night, and interesting menu with
This is one of my favorite bars in the world hands down. The beer list is so good that I would call it "curated." There is always something rare and hard to find on tap. The food is far better than you'd think too. It hangs with anything in Chicago. The kitchen downstairs open until later in the aft
I love this place!
Do you like porters and stouts? Do you love delicious wings, po-boys, and tacos? The come on down to Local Option!
They have really been upping their food game! The crab cake and layered tacos are my two new favorites =)
The guys who run this place are always great and willing
As long as you're willing to pay Chicago prices, this place is definitely one of the best beer bars in the city. Incredible selection, including rare choices like BCBS, as well as their own brews. Friendly staff as well in a classic divey atmosphere.
Nice place. Excellent beer and mead selection. The food was awesome. I had the lobster roll and my daughter had the crabcakes sandwich. Both very good. Our waiter was very noticable in beer and food. We will come back again next time we are in Chicago.
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