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☘️ St. Paddy’s specials are here at Black Barrel.
Irish Flights, espresso martinis, and our newest favorite — the Dublin Drop.
Guinness meets Hard Chaw… and yes, you’ve gotta watch the drop. 🍻 #blackbarreltavern #stpattys #dublindrop
Sun’s out in the West Loop ☀️ which means brunch and cold beers at Black Barrel. See you soon. 🥂#westloopisthebestloop #blackbarrel #brunch #mimosa
Doors open at 9AM for the Big Ten tournament 🏀
Tip off at 11AM — don’t roll in late.
We’re starting the madness early at Black Barrel 🍺 #blackbarreltavern #westloopchicago #marchmadness #bigten #earlybird
GO FISH — Our Friday Fish & Chips Special is the perfect dish to kick off your weekend, whether you practice Lent or not! 🎣 #BlackBarrel #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop #FishFryFriday
PSA 🚨 we have new specials starting tomorrow and you’re going to want first dibs.
Swipe to see our NEW voodoo shrimp + octopus 👀🔥 bold flavors, little heat, big energy. #blackbarrelwestloop #westloopisthebestloop #foodlover
This is your sign to get our salmon tonight 😍🤤 #blackbarrelwestloop #westloopisthebestloop #foodie
We’re still not over this! 🇺🇸🏒
No one does game days like Black Barrel. #blackbarrelwestloop #westloopisthebestloop #usahockey #winterolympics #gold
We’re shaking at Black Barrel🍾
Stay tuned for next event!
#blackbarrelwestloop #westloopisthebestloop
Doors open at 7AM. Gold drops early. 🏒🇺🇸🇨🇦
USA vs Canada for the Olympic Final.
Be here when the puck drops.
#blackbarrelwestloop #usaolympics #hockey #7am
Restaurant Week is on through the 8th, don’t miss out on our special dinner menu that includes this Fennel & Peach Salad with a lemon cilantro vinaigrette. 🍑 #ChicagoRestaurantWeek #CRW2026 #BlackBarrelTavern #WestLoopBestLoop #WestLoopIeTheBestLoop
Swing in for #ChicagoRestaurantWeek and try some of your favorites or something a little new, like these Pork Belly Skewers! 🐖 #CRW2026 #RestaurantWeek #BlackBarrelTavern #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop
Who’s ready to BEAR DOWN and wave the flag!!! Let’s get another BEARS W for the playoffs! 🐻⬇️🏈 #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop #BearDownChicago #ChicagoBears
TGIF and Happy Hour is ON! 🥃 #BlackBarrelTavern #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop #TGIF
BEAR DOWN — Don’t know how to act with the Bears in the playoffs? WE DO! Swing by on Saturday, we’ll be giving these #DaBarrel towels out around gametime!!! 🐻⬇️🏈 #DaBearsAtDaBarrel #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop #BlackBarrelWestLoop
It’s GAME DAY in the WEST LOOP! Head over to watch our @chicagobears demolish some cheese tonight! 🐻⬇️🏈 #DaBearsAtDaBarrel #DaBears #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop
Our delicious Chicken Pot Pie is homemade and a must-try — With tender, slow cooked chicken & a medley of fresh vegetables simmered in a rich, savory cream sauce. Baked to perfection in a flaky golden pull pastry crust… Are you drooling yet? 🤤🥧 #BlackBarrelWestLoop #ChickenPotPie #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #BlackBarrelTavern #NeighborhoodSpecials
Da Bears at Da Barrel — A tradition loved by friends of all ages! 🐻⬇️🏈 #BearDown #DaBearsAtDaBarrel #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #BlackBarrelTavern #DaBears
Black Wednesday at The Black Barrel… Need we say more? 🥃 #BlackBarrelTavern #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop #BlackFriday
RACK ‘EM UP. 🎱 #ThursdaySpecial #BlackBarrel #BlackBarrelWestLoop #TheWestLoopIsTheBestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop
Hey Chicago, whaddaya say?! 🐻🧢⚾️ #BlackBarrelTavern #GoCubsGo #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop
Da Bears are back so you can catch us glued to the TVs for the rest of the season — Swing by to watch or to grab one of our DA BARREL hats which are back in stock! 🐻⬇️🏈 #DaBearsAtDaBarrel #WestLoopIsTheBestLooop #BlackBarrelWestLoop
Chicago summers don’t last forever, but your memories on our patio will. Let’s make the West Loop feel like vacation just a little longer! ☀️ #WestLoop #BlackBarrelTavern #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop #TheWestLoopIsTheBestLoop #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop
Soak up every last second of Patio Season with us and head over for Happy Hour! 🥂 #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #WestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop
We’re looking to add to our incredible team — Head to our website or stop in to apply to be a cook or host! 🍽️ #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop #NowHiring #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #BlackBarrelTavern
Raise the steaks and finish Wednesday on top — Our Ribeye Steak Sandwich is topped with housemade chimichurri sauce, pickled onions, fresh tomato & your choice of cheese. 🥩 #BlackBarrel #BlackBarrelWestLoop #TheWestLoopIsTheBestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop #WednesdaySpecial
Tuesdays are for Tuna Tartare Tacos — citrus marinated ahi tuna served on crispy wonton crackers with sriracha & wasabi. 🍣🌮 #BlackBarrelTavern #BlackBarrelWestLoop #TheWestLoopIsTheBestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop #TacoTuesday
Friday Lunch on the patio for as long as we can 🥗👌🍹 #BlackBarrelTavern #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop 📸: @daniellazomparelli
The perfect cool down for this toasty summer day! 🍹 #BlackBarrelTavern #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopChicago
Happy Hour on a hot day calls for a nice, ice cold beer. 🍺Happy Hour is every Monday through Friday, 2-5pm! Swipe ➡️ for our current specials! 🍻 #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #WestLoopHappyHour #WestLoopBestLoop
Sangria just tastes better on a patio… It’s science. 🥂#BlackBarrelTavern #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop
GIDDYUP, West Loop, it’s Windy City Smokeout Weekend! Swing by for some bbq and a drink all weekend long before or after heading to the fest! 🤠🔥🥃 #WindyCitySmokeout #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop #BlackBarrelTavern
Don’t miss out on our current Summer Neighborhood Specials, like this Burger — Topped with fresh mozzarella cheese, avocado, tomato, smoked bacon, and truffle mayo served with pasta salad. SWIPE ➡️ to check out the rest! 🍔☀️🤤 #BlackBarrelTavern #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop #ChicagoBurger
Honey Mustard Chicken Tender Salad? Don’t mind if we do. ✅ Swing by for our 3 new Summer Specials including this delicious salad! 🥗 #BlackBarrelTavern #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop #SummerSpecials
Sun’s out, buns out. 🍔☀️🥵 #BlackBarrelTavern #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop #BurgerMonday 📸: @chicagosalwayshungry
The dirtier the better. 🍸🫒 #NationalMartiniDay #BlackBarrelChicago #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop
It’s the final day of @tasteofrandolph, make sure to swing by to try some of our best eats while enjoying great music from @q101chicago! 🍔 #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #TasteOfRandolph #WestLoopChicago
It’s a pups on the patio kind of day. Puppacinos all around! 🐕🐕🦺🦮 #BlackBarrelTavern #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop
It’s a perfect day for spritzes on the patio. 🍹👌🏼☀️ #BlackBarrelTavern #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop
When the biggest question you have on Thursday is Full Rack or Half?! #ThursdaySpecial #BlackBarrelTavern #BlackBarrelWestLoop #TheWestLoopIsTheBestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop
Wednesday’s Special with a side of Happy Hour. 🥩 #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #WestLoopHappyHour
Celebrating Cinco the right way today. 🪇🍹 #BlackBarrelTavern #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #CincoDeMayo
Happy Hour on the patio just hits different. 🥂☀️🍻 #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #BlackBarrelTavern #WestLoop
Good FRY-day, indeed! — Our Friday Fish & Chips Special is the perfect dish to kick off your Easter weekend, whether you currently can or can’t eat meat! 🎣 #BlackBarrel #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop
Hit the course with us today — Head over to watch The Masters with a Pimento Cheese Burger and an Azalea, a tradition unlike any other! 🏌️♂️⛳️🏌️ #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #TheMasters
Beer. Basketball. Boom. 🔥 #BlackBarrelTavern #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #MarchMadness
Beer Buckets + Basketball. That’s what March Madness is all about! 🍻🏀⛹️♂️ #BlackBarrelTavern #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop
Smash or Pass? The answer is always DOUBLE SMASH. 🍔 #Smashburger #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #BlackBarrelWestLoop
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to our friends and neighbors! We loved seeing you all stop by in your green this weekend and look forward to serving up more Corned Beef for you today! 🍀🍻☘️ #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #StPatricksDay
TOP O’ THE MORNING, WEST LOOP! We’re open, pouring Guinness, and slinging corned beef all weekend! We look forward to seeing all our neighbors in their green! 🍀🍻#BlackBarrelWestLoop #StPaddysDay #WestLoopBestLoop #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop
Get your green on and join us tomorrow morning, beginning at 9am for St. Paddy’s Day Celebrations! 🍀🍻☘️ #BlackBarrelWestLoop #StPaddysDay #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop 📸: @mmeredith81
NOW POURING ‼️ @yuenglingbeer is now on draft. 🍻 #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #BlackBarrelTavern #WestLoopBestLoop
An egg-cellent end to your day — Which Housemade Egg Rolls are you going for — Buffalo Chicken, Southwestern, or Short Rib?! 🍴 #BlackBarrelWestLoop #BlackBarrelTavern #WestLoopBestLoop #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop
What’s on tap for your evening? 🍻 #BlackBarrelTavern #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #WestLoopBars
Happy Hour has arrived — Swing by for 30% off appetizers and drinks specials every weekday, 2-5pm! 🍻🤩🥂 #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopHappyHour #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop
Keep it cozy while repping the best in the west (loop) 😏🧿 #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLooIsTheBestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop #BlackBarrelTavern
Restaurant Week lasts through February 9th, so swing by and try out some of our favorite menu items, like our Squid Ink Fettuccine with Jumbo Shrimp in a Lobster Cream Sauce. 🍤🍝🦞 #CRW2025 #ChicagoRestaurantWeek #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop
You’ve officially made it through half the week, so treat yourself to our Wednesday Special! A Ribeye Steak Sandwich, topped with housemade chimichurri sauce, pickled onions, fresh tomato & your choice of cheese. 🥩 #BlackBarrelTavern #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #BlackBarrelWestLoop #TheWestLoopIsTheBestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop
Pro Tip: The walk home doesn’t feel as cold when you give yourself the Meat Sweats. 🍖 #ThursdaySpecial #BlackBarrel #BlackBarrelWestLoop #TheWestLoopIsTheBestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop
Sunday’s Bucket List. ✅ #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #BlackBarrel #WestLoopBestLoop
The coziest dish on our menu 👉 Rigatoni a la Vodka. 🍝🤌#BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop 📸: Nick Robins Photography
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and a Festivus for the rest of us! 🎄 #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop
PSA WE NOW HAVE BEANIES AND HOODIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE! The perfect gift for all of the Barrel fans in your life! 🤩 #TisTheSeason #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop
Don’t miss a very special Happy Hour event with @casamigos tonight from 5-7pm! Try out these two special holiday cocktails and celebrate with us! 🎄🍸☃️ #BlackBarrelTavern #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop
Da Bears at Da Barrel with Da Burger. 🐻⬇️🍔 #IYKYK #DaBearsAtDaBarrel #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop
Our Short Rib Sandwich served with au jus is the only answer to how cold it is today. ☃️🍔 #BlackBarrel #BlackBarrelWestLoop #TheWestLoopIsTheBestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop
SAVE THE DATE — We’re feeling festive, so join us for an event with @casamigos next Wednesday, December 18th! We’ll be serving specialty holiday cocktails from 5-7pm! 🍹 #BlackBarrelWestLoop #BlackBarrelTavern #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop
Friday — The cherry on top of our week. 🍒 #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #BlackBarrelTavern #WestLoopBestLoop
Steak Tonight — Turkey Tomorrow. Our Ribeye Steak Sandwich is topped with housemade chimichurri sauce, pickled onions, fresh tomato & your choice of cheese. 🥩 #BlackBarrel #BlackBarrelWestLoop #TheWestLoopIsTheBestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop #WednesdaySpecial #BlackWednesday
Bottoms up, West Loop. 🍸🥃 #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopBestLoip #BlackBarrelTavern
Tonight’s mood: SAUCY — Swing by & rack ‘em up with us this evening. 🎱 #ThursdaySpecial #BlackBarrel #BlackBarrelWestLoop #TheWestLoopIsTheBestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop
Wings & Fries with the guys is always a touchdown… Even if the Bears don’t have any yet. DOUBLE TAP FOR GOOD JUJU! 🐻🫶🏼🏈 #BlsckBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #DaBearsAtDaBarrel
Cozy up to our Chicken Pot Pie with a side of Thursday Night Football. 🤤🥧🏈 #BlackBarrelWestLoop #BlackBarrelTavern #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop
New Winter Specials have entered the chat. 💬 Which are you trying out first — Fettuccine Puttanesca, Giant Fish Tacos, or Chopped Steak Sandwich?! 🆕 #BlackBarrelTavern #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WinterSpecials #WestLoopBestLoop #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop
Soak up the last of the patio weather with us this evening. 🍂 #BlackBarrelTavern #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop 📸: metapixusion
Da Bears. Da Barrel. Da Best. Which color are you repping? 🐻⬇️🏈 #DaBearsAtDaBarrel #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #BlackBarrelTavern #WestLoopBestLoop #BlackBarrelWestLoop
NOW POURING: We have six bottles of @bookersbourbon most recent 2024 Master Distillers Batch Bourbon in house now for your sipping pleasure! 🥃 #BlackBarrelTavern #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #WhiskeyWednesday #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop
Mondays are for the Burgs. 🍔 #BlackBarrelTavern #BlackBarrelWestLoop #TheWestLoopIsTheBestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop #BurgerMonday
Thanks to everyone who came out for our @elijahcraig tasting the other night for some sips and swag — Make sure to add November 19th to the calendar for another Tasting Event ft. @chrischelios7! 🥃 #BlackBarrelTavern #WestLoopBestLoop #BlackBarrelWestLoop #ElijahCraig #WhiskeyTasting #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop
Fall Weather + Wine Wednesdays. 🍂🍷 #BlackBarrelTavern #BlackBarrel #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop 📸: @lisamcmillangroup
Meet you at the bar — We’re looking forward to welcoming the incredible @chimarathon runners and our @chicagobears fans on Sunday! #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop
PROST, West Loop! Come raise a glass with us this month to celebrate Oktoberfest — The perfect complement to our special menu items like Beef Stroganoff or The Ultimate Brat! 🍻🍺 #BlackBarrelTavern #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #Oktoberfest #Octoberfest #WestLoopBestLoop
GAME TIME. 🐻⬇️🏈 #DaBearsAtDaBarrel #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #DaBears
Whether you’re hitting the @chicago_gourmet #HamburgerHop tonight or just want to try our award-winning burger — Swing in and try out 2020’s winner for yourself! 🍔 #BlackBarrelChicago #WestLoopBestLoop #HamburgerHop #ChicagoGourmet #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #BlackBarrelWestLoop
When a Chicago Dog looks better than the Chicago Bears. And don’t worry, the ketchup is only for the fries. 🌭👀🐻 #BlackBarrelChicago #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopChicago #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop
It’s nearly game time…. Where are you watching?! 👀🐻🏈 #DaBearsAtDaBarrel #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #BlackBarrelTavern #WestLoopBestLoop #BlackBarrelWestLoop #TexMexWeekend
TexMex Weekend is on the menu 👀. #BlackBarrelTavern #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop #DaBearsAtDaBarrel #TexMexWeekend
Hats off to Da Bears, Da Babes, and most importantly DA BARREL! #DaBearsAtDaBarrel #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #BlackBarrelTavern #WestLoopBestLoop #BlackBarrelWestLoop
HAPPY GAME DAY! 🐻🏈 #DaBearsAtDaBarrel #BlackBarrelTavern #WestLoopBestLoop #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop
September 🤝 Crisp patio perfection. 🍂 #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #BlackBarrelWestLoop #BlackBarrelTavern #WestLoopBestLoop #WestLoopPatio
Soaking up every last drop that summer has to offer. ☀️🥂 #BlackBarrelChicago #WestLoopBestLoop #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #BlackBarrelWestLoop
When it rains, we pour. 🫗⛈️🍸 #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop #BlackBarrelTavern #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop
Taco Tuesday, but make it Greek 🇬🇷 — Greek Gyro Tacos with baby pita bread, gyro-cut chicken, tzatziki, pico, red onion, & cilantro. 🌮🥙 #BlackBarrelTavern #BlackBarrelWestLoop #TheWestLoopIsTheBestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop 📸: Nick Robins Photography
Rain or shine, a spritz always sounds fine. 👌🍹☀️ #BlackBarrelTavern #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop
Burger Mondays… The only thing that got us through the workday. 🍔 #BlackBarrelWestLoop #BurgerMondays #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #BlackBarrelTavern #WestLoopBestLoop
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a PAPER PLANE! Made with @larcenybourbon, aperol, and amaro — Swing by for a cocktail during @chicagoairandwatershow this weekend! #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #BlackBarrelTavern #ChiAirAndWater
We’re looking to add to our incredible team — Head to our website or send us an email to apply to be a server, bartender, or host! ☀️ #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop #NowHiring #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #BlackBarrelTavern
It’s a “make it a bucket” kind of weekend. 🍻 #BlackBarrelTavern #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop
When the lifeguards (servers) are off duty. 🛟🥂 #HamptonWater #BlackBarrelTavern #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #TGIF #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop
Summer specials hitting the spot. 👌🏼 #BlackBarrelTavern #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopBestLoop #SummertimeChi #SummerSpecials
Making our way through Summer, one Smash at a time. 🥃💥 #BlackBarrelTavern #WestLoopBestLoop #SummerSpecials #BlackBarrelWestLoop #WestLoopIsTheBestLoop
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