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Navigator Taproom is a self pour craft beer taproom in Logan Square. You’ll find exciting beers from Chicago breweries as well as hard-to-find imported beer. We also have a full cocktail bar & offer cider and wine at our bar so there’s something for everyone! Our taproom now features a full kitchen, serving up delicious, hot pizzas from Paper Plane Pizza to perfectly complement our craft beverage selection. Please note that we are no longer offering BYOF (Bring Your Own Food), as our new in-house menu has everything you need to enjoy a fantastic dining and drinking experience! Our Chicago bar is great for hosting birthdays, company parties, wedding receptions and get-togethers. Contact us today to reserve a party space.
Warehouse bar with cocktails and a self-pour wall of beer, wine & cider plus bring-your-own-food.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2211 N Milwaukee Ave #100, Chicago, IL 60647
Phone: (773) 687-9135
Website: https://www.navigatortaproom.com/
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Reservations: navigatortaproom.com
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Reviews
Sarita Scherpereel
Fantastic beer selection! Followed by a wonderful staff! This place just doesn’t get any better. Whether you’re looking for an easy hang or you want to make the night a bang! It’s a really wonderful place to hang out! We are a little biased because we are some of the regulars. But we wouldn’t come regularly if we didn’t love it!
I’ll also add that this is a great place to host an event! The staff really takes care of a lot of the hosting jitters and the location is ideal for people who need parking and people needing public transportation !
… moreI’ll also add that this is a great place to host an event! The staff really takes care of a lot of the hosting jitters and the location is ideal for people who need parking and people needing public transportation !
Begona Cowan
Navigator Taproom
After being away for a while, I finally made it back to Navigator Taproom. The vibe is still good, but a few things have changed—some upgrades, a couple of misses, and one quiet goodbye to a beloved couch.
Pros
Opens at 4 p.m. on weekdays, which makes it a great stop on the way home.
Excellent drink variety—sours, IPAs, lagers, wine, and even cocktails.
Self-serve taps let you pour what you want and keep your tab under control.
Lots of seating options: indoor, outdoor, big tables, small tables, and soft window benches.
-Good place to work, grade papers, knit, play board games or chat and talk.
Friendly and helpful staff who actually seem happy you’re there.
Paper Plane Pizza now runs a kitchen—ordering is all online. They only use to have chips or BY OF before
Daily happy hour and fun extras like trivia nights and a board game shelf.
Non-alcoholic drink options that go beyond just soda.
-not crowded usually until after 5:30 or 6:00 p.m.
Cons
The comfy back couch and coffee table? Gone. Still mourning. Seating now is mostly gorgeous wooden tables with metal seats or stools.
No Apple Pay or Google Pay—you’ll need an actual card to start a tab.
-BYOF (Bring Your Own Food) is no longer a thing. This may going out a little bit more reasonable, since I could spend all my money on beer and bring it in food. But no more
No snack foods like chips or popcorn or even pizza by the slice.
– If you’re just in for a quick beer, your food options start at $10 (garlic bread) or $15 (sandwich). The food looked amazing and tasty, but I didn’t want to commit because I still had to go home and make dinner for the family.
Bottom Line
Navigator’s still a SOLID PLACE to grab a drink, hang out, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. Just know it’s evolved a bit—more streamlined, slightly less cozy, —but still VERY WORTH THE VISIT. I will be coming back for drinks, events, and hanging out.
… moreAfter being away for a while, I finally made it back to Navigator Taproom. The vibe is still good, but a few things have changed—some upgrades, a couple of misses, and one quiet goodbye to a beloved couch.
Pros
Opens at 4 p.m. on weekdays, which makes it a great stop on the way home.
Excellent drink variety—sours, IPAs, lagers, wine, and even cocktails.
Self-serve taps let you pour what you want and keep your tab under control.
Lots of seating options: indoor, outdoor, big tables, small tables, and soft window benches.
-Good place to work, grade papers, knit, play board games or chat and talk.
Friendly and helpful staff who actually seem happy you’re there.
Paper Plane Pizza now runs a kitchen—ordering is all online. They only use to have chips or BY OF before
Daily happy hour and fun extras like trivia nights and a board game shelf.
Non-alcoholic drink options that go beyond just soda.
-not crowded usually until after 5:30 or 6:00 p.m.
Cons
The comfy back couch and coffee table? Gone. Still mourning. Seating now is mostly gorgeous wooden tables with metal seats or stools.
No Apple Pay or Google Pay—you’ll need an actual card to start a tab.
-BYOF (Bring Your Own Food) is no longer a thing. This may going out a little bit more reasonable, since I could spend all my money on beer and bring it in food. But no more
No snack foods like chips or popcorn or even pizza by the slice.
– If you’re just in for a quick beer, your food options start at $10 (garlic bread) or $15 (sandwich). The food looked amazing and tasty, but I didn’t want to commit because I still had to go home and make dinner for the family.
Bottom Line
Navigator’s still a SOLID PLACE to grab a drink, hang out, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. Just know it’s evolved a bit—more streamlined, slightly less cozy, —but still VERY WORTH THE VISIT. I will be coming back for drinks, events, and hanging out.
jennifer stumbaugh
I’ve been coming Nav Tap since it opened, and it continues to be my favorite self pour taproom! It’s also an amazing space for parties and get togethers, no more messy bill splitting. Fantastic staff and owners. Love!
… moreAmy Simpson
The Navigator taproom was very quiet when we visited on a Sunday afternoon. We were the only two customers until another pair showed up just before we were leaving. I appreciated how clean everything was – like the staff really cared about the place. The host welcoming us was extremely friendly and explained how the taps worked – he also changed the TV to a game we wanted to watch. Good beer selection and pricing seemed reasonable. We had a great experience and were glad we stopped in.
… moreLauren Mau
Tim, the owner is absolutely amazing! He goes above and beyond to make sure you are taken care of! This was my second time coming here with a big group and it was an absolute blast! Bekah also goes above and beyond to make sure we are taken care of as well. I will for sure be going back and I highly recommend coming here for a party! Oh and the pizza place there is pretty good!
… moreNicole Wittkopp
This place is COOL! Self-serving adult beverages- heck yes! You get a “credit card” and you can try any drinks- they have various beers, and mixed drinks, all on tap! I love this concept so much! They also have snacks available. Even better: they have ample space to sit and chill, great music, and games galore to play while you drink!
They also occasionally seem to have happy hours / deals.
Will be back as this place is a gem.
Plus, the owner seemed super nice and made sure to explain to us the concept in a friendly manner.
… moreThey also occasionally seem to have happy hours / deals.
Will be back as this place is a gem.
Plus, the owner seemed super nice and made sure to explain to us the concept in a friendly manner.
BaoTran Le
Navigator taproom is one of the best places to host a private event!
Our group was able to recently have a New Year’s Eve private event with them, and they couldn’t have made the process easier.
From decorating the venue, to creating a space for the DJ and dance floor, and even to their wide variety of beers, mixed drinks, wine, and shots offered at the bar—they were able to do it all. We could’ve even brought catering in ourselves, or had food with them if our group was interested.
The best part was their ability to create a private event package unique to our group, and their ability to be accommodating for our group throughout the entirety of the event. We loved the ease of hosting with them, and how generous and accommodating they were.
We’d highly recommend anybody interested in hosting a casual fun event, or even visiting for a fun evening, to hang here; we know we’ll be coming back!
… moreOur group was able to recently have a New Year’s Eve private event with them, and they couldn’t have made the process easier.
From decorating the venue, to creating a space for the DJ and dance floor, and even to their wide variety of beers, mixed drinks, wine, and shots offered at the bar—they were able to do it all. We could’ve even brought catering in ourselves, or had food with them if our group was interested.
The best part was their ability to create a private event package unique to our group, and their ability to be accommodating for our group throughout the entirety of the event. We loved the ease of hosting with them, and how generous and accommodating they were.
We’d highly recommend anybody interested in hosting a casual fun event, or even visiting for a fun evening, to hang here; we know we’ll be coming back!
Jennifer Lee
This place is AMAZING!! I absolutely LOVE going here! The Navigator is the perfect hangout spot for when you want to meet up and actually talk to people! They (co-)host events like Drink & Draw with Artbuilds (pics), corporate meet-ups, or private parties.
Their staff is always so friendly and their customer service is top-notch.
1. Bring your own food, Get a drink card
2. Choose from their Tap Wall – which is NOT just a beer wall! It’s 100% a TAP Wall because it has Wine, Beer, Ciders, Seltzers, AND Non-Alcoholic drinks to choose from.
3. When you’re done – Check out with staff or drop off your card at the door (tax+tip to be added and charged at the end of the night)
If you tap the screens – it shows you more about each drink
When finished with pouring each drink – the screen shows how much your SUBTOTAL
When you’re done for the night – either check out with the staff and leave your own % tip+tax or you have the convenience of dropping the drink card off in a drop-off box, where tax and an 18% tip is automatically added to the bill at the end of the night. I really LIKE this option, especially when I never carry cash, and I don’t want to do math after a couple of drinks. I like that I can just leave when I want to, and not have to wait around to pay for the bill.
FYI, there are 1-2 stars reviews based solely on tipping. Don’t be an entitled ass and leave a review just based on tipping alone. Don’t bring down their rating over such a small thing, especially when there’s so much more about the Navigator to leave a review about.
And there IS a sign ON the drop-off box. Some people just don’t read or think that 18% tip is a little much, but those people don’t appreciate what the Navigator has to offer.
Yes, it’s self-serve, but how many times do you still tip 18%, or more, at an actual bar where you’ve had to wait what feels like forever for the bartender/staff to get back to you with your drink order?
Whereas at the Navigator, you can just get up and immediately fill your own glass. And where else can YOU choose exactly how much you to have of any drink, anywhere from 0.5 oz to a full pint? And what would happen to the tip if you ordered from the bar?
Seriously, it’s safe to assume that those reviewers assumed they would have only been charged just their drink (sub)total when they dropped the card off. So I question if those reviewers even left a tip in the tip jar at all?
TLDR: Cheapskate reviews suck.
But the Navigator, I recommend everyone to visit.
… moreTheir staff is always so friendly and their customer service is top-notch.
1. Bring your own food, Get a drink card
2. Choose from their Tap Wall – which is NOT just a beer wall! It’s 100% a TAP Wall because it has Wine, Beer, Ciders, Seltzers, AND Non-Alcoholic drinks to choose from.
3. When you’re done – Check out with staff or drop off your card at the door (tax+tip to be added and charged at the end of the night)
If you tap the screens – it shows you more about each drink
When finished with pouring each drink – the screen shows how much your SUBTOTAL
When you’re done for the night – either check out with the staff and leave your own % tip+tax or you have the convenience of dropping the drink card off in a drop-off box, where tax and an 18% tip is automatically added to the bill at the end of the night. I really LIKE this option, especially when I never carry cash, and I don’t want to do math after a couple of drinks. I like that I can just leave when I want to, and not have to wait around to pay for the bill.
FYI, there are 1-2 stars reviews based solely on tipping. Don’t be an entitled ass and leave a review just based on tipping alone. Don’t bring down their rating over such a small thing, especially when there’s so much more about the Navigator to leave a review about.
And there IS a sign ON the drop-off box. Some people just don’t read or think that 18% tip is a little much, but those people don’t appreciate what the Navigator has to offer.
Yes, it’s self-serve, but how many times do you still tip 18%, or more, at an actual bar where you’ve had to wait what feels like forever for the bartender/staff to get back to you with your drink order?
Whereas at the Navigator, you can just get up and immediately fill your own glass. And where else can YOU choose exactly how much you to have of any drink, anywhere from 0.5 oz to a full pint? And what would happen to the tip if you ordered from the bar?
Seriously, it’s safe to assume that those reviewers assumed they would have only been charged just their drink (sub)total when they dropped the card off. So I question if those reviewers even left a tip in the tip jar at all?
TLDR: Cheapskate reviews suck.
But the Navigator, I recommend everyone to visit.
Ashley Chmielewski
Self-pour is great. Awesome for people like me who enjoy time alone. Multiple TVs for entertainment, or just people-watch. Some street parking available for a cost, otherwise residential if you’re willing to walk. Great pizza, and quick.
… moreB L
We had an absolute blast! Awesome concept for a bar, you can try dozens of new beers without having to buy a whole big pint (they also have cocktails and wine on draft) and you can fill up whenever you want. The staff was super helpful showing my family and I how the draft system works and grabbing empty glasses, etc. You can order food from the deli next door which was great. They have a huge collection of board games you can play. Checking out was a breeze, just dropped the pour card in the checkout bin on the way out, didn’t have to hold up our uber ride. We will definitely be back!
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