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Local Option

Local Option

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North Side, Chicago
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Local Option
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    Ranked #10 for a large beer list in Chicago
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    Manbque
    "Very great beer selection here, pop in and check it out."(16 Tips)
    C R.
    "beer lovers want with a side of metal"(5 Tips)
    Pam P.
    "Fantastic and large selection of craft beers on draft!"(7 Tips)
    Alexa P.
    "Best chips and guac I've ever had!"(2 Tips)
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  • Ed D.
    Ed DoddJuly 24, 2012
    Great beer selection
  • Adam C.heart icon on user image
    Adam ChannellFebruary 15, 2015
    Meh. They've got some good stuff on draft. Service was prickly ("what ipa's do you have?" "We have a few." Ok...)
  • Carla H.
    Carla HamSeptember 9, 2013
    Cheap seafood!!
  • Alison
    AlisonOctober 30, 2010
    Unpretentious, with a great beer selection
  • Terez B.
    Terez BaskinSeptember 3, 2010
    Have the crabcakes they are awesome!
  • Tim J S.
    Tim J SmithJanuary 11, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Dampflog Good! Relax
  • Holly H.
    Holly HouseholderNovember 6, 2011
    A-mazing beer list.
  • Tony L.
    Tony LocaciatoMay 6, 2011
    Ask for the specials ...
  • Justin L.
    Justin LeichtMarch 20, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Drink the american muscle
  • Alexi F.
    Alexi FOctober 13, 2011
    drink beer.
  • Chuck T.
    Chuck TempletonJanuary 5, 2010
    Great food at a dive bar.
  • Ashley P.
    Ashley PSeptember 26, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Don't ask for light beer, GOT IT?
  • Mike M.
    Mike McKenzieNovember 7, 2009
    Been here 10+ times
    great craft beer list
  • Chris S.
    Chris SuttileDecember 5, 2009
    Run the best rail in Chicago...in under four hours.
  • ShopTRACY B.
    ShopTRACY BURTONAugust 10, 2010
    fun times....
  • brett m.
    brett menseAugust 24, 2009
    great chicken strips!
  • Jason M.
    Jason McLaughlinAugust 27, 2011
    This place sucks.
  • Mortizia13heart icon on user image
    Mortizia13July 15, 2018
    Hardrock craft, bon ambient, bona teca i bona birra
  • Alexander G.
    Alexander GilbertSeptember 17, 2014
    Gott erhalte die Königin!
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Local Option
1102 W Webster Ave (at N Seminary Ave)
Chicago, IL 60614
United States
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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.
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Closed until Noon (Show more)
  • Mon–Fri, Sun
    • Noon–2:00 AM
  • Sat
    • Noon–3:00 AM
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(773) 348-2008
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@localoption
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar
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