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Black Barrel Tavern
Black Barrel Tavern is one of the best american restaurants in Chicago for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Chicago.
Black Barrel Tavern is a american pick in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
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Rating (Google) 9.0
845 reviews
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9.0
Rating
Based on 845 reviews
Best used for
date night and cocktail
Price and pace
Moderate spend
Neighborhood
Chicago · 1061 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Price
Moderate spend
Google rating
9.0 from 845 reviews
Address
Chicago | 1061 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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What makes Black Barrel Tavern worth the move
Black Barrel Tavern looks like a good night-out option in Chicago because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 845 Google reviews.
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Public rating
9.0 from 845 Google reviews
Best used for
date night and cocktail
Style
American in Chicago
Spend
Moderate spend
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Google rating: 9.0 from 845 reviews
Price point: $$
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9.0 from 845 reviews
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For now, Black Barrel Tavern holds a 9.0 rating across 845 Google reviews.
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Plan the visit
Quick details
- Address
- 1061 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
- Price
- $$
- TastyPals score
- Coming soon
- Google rating
- 9.0 (845 reviews)
- Cuisine
- American
- Neighborhood
- Chicago
Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does Black Barrel Tavern serve?
Black Barrel Tavern is a American restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. Black Barrel Tavern is a american pick in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
What is Black Barrel Tavern best for?
Black Barrel Tavern is best for cocktail, date night. Black Barrel Tavern looks like a good night-out option in Chicago because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 845 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at Black Barrel Tavern?
Black Barrel Tavern is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.0 from 845 reviews
Is Black Barrel Tavern worth visiting?
Black Barrel Tavern holds a 9.0 Google rating from 845 reviews. Black Barrel Tavern looks like a good night-out option in Chicago because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 845 Google reviews.
Where is Black Barrel Tavern located?
Black Barrel Tavern is located at 1061 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Is Black Barrel Tavern good for a date night?
Yes — Black Barrel Tavern is tagged for date night dining. Black Barrel Tavern looks like a good night-out option in Chicago because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 845 Google reviews.
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