Local Option
The Local Option offers over 30 unique and rare beers from around the world on tap (with many more in bottles), intense Creole food, and a lively atmosphere indicative of the robust beer we proudly serve.
1102 W Webster Ave (at N Seminary Ave) Chicago , IL 60614 United States
| Credit Cards | Yes (incl. Discover & Visa) |
| Outdoor Seating | No |
| Menus | Dinner |
| Drinks | Beer, Full Bar |
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Literally the BEST local beers on tap anywhere. Unpretentious, unapologetic, and real. This beer bar delivers what beer lovers want with a side of metal and love. Get some wings . Crispy and delicious.
This place is my idea of heaven. The guys who work here guide you through the insanely awesome beer list to find what meets your beer taste. The food isn't too shabby and the atmosphere is super solid
If you know good craft beer , you know this has the best beer list in town . Enjoy the metal or get out. That's the way they like it.
Fantastic rotating beer selection . Ask the bartenders what's new, tell them what you like and taste new beers . Bartenders are always happy to talk beer .
Beer nerds and metal heads will want to zero in on Local Option, where a huge chalkboard lists the day's tap offerings, likely to include lesser-known styles and tough-to-find brews. Read more
the steak tacos are on point. soooo good! They look like burritos but hey! more delicious food to be had.
The staff is both friendly and knowledgeable (a rare combination among notoriously snobby beer bars ), so don’t be afraid to belly up to the bar and ask for a recommendation. Read more
The bar is a standing testimony to the depths which neo-prohibitionists will stoop in order to re-criminalize beer . Trying to vote the precinct dry by claiming this would be a 'gay punk metal bar '?!
Place is a mecca, david was great and really enjoyed having a few beers , will be back
The beer they brew on site is great, but for some reason they just give you the names, not the style unless you plead for that info.
Great beer selection . Very understated place. Should be more popular than it is, which is fine with me.
Excellent beer selection ! The food is good. The layered grilled cheese with avocado is a personal favorite.
Most underrated beer bar in the city . Best tap list , always. Also, great steak tacos .
Fantastic and large selection of craft beers on draft !
Try a few of their house brews - you won't be disappointed.
Metal music . Need I say more? Friendly vibe and great selection on tap !
Catfish tacos and sautéed spinach !
Looking for a beer adventure? Local Option has you covered with Rare Beers that you can't get anywhere else.
Great beer selection , but wasn't the friendliest service I've had in the city .
The food's actually pretty good. The sauteed spinach is great (never thought I'd say that about sauteed spinach ).
Incredibly attentive & helpful service . The beer and food leave nothing to be desired. That's a good thing.
Pricy , but good food and awesome beer .
Runner up for Best Beer Bar at the 2017 Time Out Chicago Bar Awards.
Excellent Craft Draft selection !
Very great beer selection here, pop in and check it out.
1) they have no cider 2) they have no tequila 3) they charge $3 a drink for 'rox' aka ice 4) they don't take Amex. Thanks Local Option!
Real beer and great atmosphere.
Best wings in the city , hands down
Super friendly bartender if u know ur beer shit
Awesome food and great beer selection
Sit at the bar and the bartenders will take care of you.
Brews before bros before fros!
The chips of the chips and guac are sooo damn good
Bartenders and servers all have gnarly bad-ass beards.
Awesome craft beer
The good = Bunch of good beer . The Bad= One if the worst service ever.Totally aloof and worthless server/bartender. Such a shame for a place with good beer list
ask the bartenders to put on the burt sugarman midnight special dvd or pure 80s. fantastic drunk tunes .
That fella with the ponytail is Dox. It should be a nickname for doctor . He's got the hook up.
The crab cake sandwich is amazing!
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Best chips and guac I've ever had!
Legendary beer bar
Awesome beers
Great beers !
Sample shots of brew - everything but belgians are fair game
Get the Justin Blaeber! Fruity .
All the beer .
Outstanding beer selection ! Read more
they brew? who knew.
Craft beer .
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Great beer list, dark cozy interior. Kinda the only thing like that in bucktown anymore. - Bobby Kennedy
Great place! Fun, forest-themed ambiance, quick service, chill atmosphere, and good prices. - Joseph B.
Great draft beer selection, Chicago dogs, pretzels, crispy cheese curds, and great cocktails! - Jerremy Holland
Fun environment with a cute patio. All the food is good along with the Moscow mules. Plenty of TVs inside too. - Meghan Preuss
Updated specials: $1 tacos(Monday)$3 burger fries and two dollar bud and bud lights(Tuesday) .50 cent wings and $3 off all drafts (Wednesday) and $8 coors pitchers (Thursday) ask for T or Dustin. - Richard Blue
My absolute favorite Chicago pizza & for something different get the Italian beef sandwich on the cheesy garlic bread - S D Pete Glass
Category Dining and Drinking » Bar
Place United States » Illinois » Cook County » Chicago » North Side