Aberdeen Tap
15 people recommendvia r/AskChicago, r/chicagofood15 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Aberdeen Tap draws recommendations as a neighborhood bar near the West Loop with above-average pub food. Wings are a recurring favorite. Two patrons specifically praise the jerk wings, with one calling them a personal best; another particularly likes the chicken sandwich. Other supporters describe the bar as a dependable choice that still feels like a neighborhood spot.
Address
The Aberdeen Tap, 440 N Aberdeen St, Chicago, IL 60642
At a glance
- Best for
- Food
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/BeerMeSuperman in r/AskChicago · Feb 2024
On their list of bars you couldn't go wrong with.
- Recommendsu/RossMachlochness in r/chicagofood · Dec 2024consistency
Calls it a reliably solid choice.
- Recommendsu/xYsoad in r/chicagofood · Mar 2024
Names Aberdeen Tap when asked for the best pub food.
- Recommendsu/DiscombobulatedPain6 in r/chicagofood · May 2024
Gives a short enthusiastic recommendation with no details.
- Recommendsu/heyscarlett_ in r/chicagofood · Jun 2026ambience
Says wings are the standout and it still feels like a genuine neighborhood bar.
- Recommendsu/midnight_toker22 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2025taste
Says Aberdeen Tap is awesome and has some of the best wings around.
- Recommendsu/isgoulddead in r/chicagofood · Mar 2024
Calls Aberdeen underrated.
- Recommendsu/Snyder5033 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2024
Names Aberdeen Tap when asked for the best pub food.
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- Recommendsu/RunAgainstTraffic in r/chicagofood · Mar 2024taste
Ranks its chicken sandwich very near the top of their list.
- Recommendsu/epppennn in r/chicagofood · Nov 2023taste
Describes it as a neighborhood bar near the West Loop with above-average bar food.
- Recommendsu/front_torch in r/chicagofood · May 2024taste
Recommends it and considers the jerk wings a personal favorite.
- Recommendsu/AllanRensch in r/chicagofood · Mar 2024
Counts Aberdeen Tap among places with great food and good bars.
- Recommendsu/ValuableExtreme7493 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2024taste
A frequent regular who loves the jerk wings.
- Recommendsu/I_AM_SLAUGHTR in r/chicagofood · Mar 2024
Names Aberdeen Tap when asked for the best pub food.
- Recommendsu/pyramidsofmoney in r/AskChicago · Sep 2024
Lists it among bars they enjoyed recently.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.