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10/18/2026
BEAR DOWN, CHICAGO!!! šš„
The Bears are taking on the Falcons, and thereās NO BETTER PLACE to watch the game than right here with us!
BIG GAME ENERGY!
GREAT FOOD!
COLD DRINKS!
BEARS FANS EVERYWHERE!
CALL YOUR CREW, GRAB YOUR SEATS, AND GET HERE EARLY! Letās fill every table, fire up the crowd, and make this place ROCK from kickoff to the final whistle!
10/17/2026
Tonightās live music has been rescheduled for a later date, but weāll still be showing the Notre Dame game TONIGHT at 6:30 PM with the SOUND ON!
10/16/2026
YOUR SUNDAY PLANS ARE SET! šš„ Bears vs. Falcons kicks off at 12 PM! Grab your crew, rep your colors, and get ready for ALL the game-day vibes! š»ā¬ļø
10/15/2026
The scene is SET, the spirits are rising, and weāre getting ready for one wicked Halloween night! HALLOWEEN PARTY ā SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31ST starting at 8 PM!
ā¢ $500 CASH IN COSTUME CONTEST PRIZES!
ā¢ Best Costume: $250
ā¢ Best Group: $150
ā¢ Best Duo: $100
DJ Triple H | Killer Drinks & Cutthroat Cuisine | Raffles & Giveaways
10/14/2026
WEDNESDAY IS CALLINGā¦ AND ITāS CALLING FOR BBQ, DRINKS & TRIVIA!
ā¢ $9 Pulled Pork Sandwiches
ā¢ $12 with your choice of side
ā¢ $5.75 Margaritas & Palomas
ā¢ $25 High Noon Buckets
ā¢ $4.75 Well Drinks
Trivia with Greg Boysen kicks off at 7 PM! Grab your crew, claim your spot, and bring your A-game!
š Beacon Tap is THE place to be this Wednesday! WHOāS IN?!
10/13/2026
Have you tried them yet?! If not, nowās your sign! Trust us, you donāt want to miss these.
ā¢Aranchini-Ā Ā Italian Beef, Giardanera, Mozzarella, Romano, Marinara
ā¢ Slider Platter 2 French Dip, 2 Pulled Pork, 2 Sloppy Joe and a Basket of Fries $26.99. Available on Mon-Thurs-Sat-Sun
ā¢Pulled Chicken Sandwich - Pulled Roasted Chicken, Pickled Red Onions, Pickles, Chipotle Mayo
ā¢ Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese - Gouda, Cheddar, Red Onions, Bourbon-Bacon Marmalade, House BBQ Sauce
10/12/2026
The Beacon Tap is turning up the terror this SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31ST!
$500 IN COSTUME CONTEST CASH PRIZES
|Best Costume: $250 | Best Group: $150 | Best Duo: $100|
ā¢ DJ TRIPLE H ALL NIGHT
ā¢ KILLER DRINKS & CUTTHROAT CUISINE
ā¢ RAFFLES, GIVEAWAYS & NONSTOP VIBES
Bring the crew. Bring the costume. BRING THE CHAOS!
The Beacon Tap | 8 PM
TAG YOUR PARTY CREW! WHOāS READY TO GET HAUNTED?!
Halloween202
10/11/2026
Sunday Nights are looking a lot better. Chicken Parm $15 and Kids Eat Free 6pm-10pm with purchase of adult entree. $25 High Noon Buckets, $17 Domestic Buckets.
NLDS 7pm
Sunday Night Football 7:20pm
10/11/2026
The countdown is over, itās finally game day!!! Bears vs Packers at noon š»ā¬ļø
Beacon Tap Football Specials:
Available Monday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday!
$3.50 ā 22 oz. domestic drafts
$17 ā Domestic buckets (5)
$25 ā High Noon buckets
$5 ā Fireball and Tullamore Dew shots
$26.95 ā Slider platter with fries:
- 2 French dip sliders, 2 pulled pork sliders, 2 Sloppy Joe sliders, Basket of fries
10/09/2026
OCTOBER IS HEATING UP AT BEACON TAP! Live music, cold drinks, and nights you wonāt want to miss! Mark your calendars, grab your crew, and letās make this October unforgettable! šš
10/09/2026
Back-to-back days of Chicago sports. Letās get it! š„
Sox vs. Guardians at 7, Bears vs. Packers at noon. What a weekend!
10/09/2026
Letās win it for Coach this Sunday. R.I.Pšš»
10/08/2026
Lets Go! 7pm, Tonight we end it at home! Enjoy our $12 Burgers, Manhattans and Old Fashioned's, $5.75 Modelo Drafts and our Thursday Night Football Specials White Sox
10/08/2026
Fall is calling your nameā¦ time to Loosen Up
Hendrickās gin, sorbet, double cream & Prosecco ā Sip into the season for just $12.
10/06/2026
WEDNESDAY: Sox vs. Guardians at 3PM
SUNDAY: Bears vs. Packers at 12PM
Two big games. One loaded week. LETāS GET!!! š„
10/06/2026
HAPPY TUESDAY!
The week is rolling, and weāre serving up the good stuff. Pulled Chicken Sandwich with Pulled Roasted Chicken, Pickled Red Onions, Pickles, and Chipotle Mayo!
10/05/2026
Mondays we open at 4pm, but not when the whitesox have a playoff game! $.90cent Wings, $3.50 22oz Domestic Drafts, Bingo 6pm and MNF! Letās have ourselves a Monday!
Address
1374 Lee Street
Des Plaines, IL
To get to the location on Lee Street in Des Plaines, if you are traveling by public transport, there is a bus stop nearby which can be accessed from several routes. You can take either of the buses from the routes that pass through the bus stop and alight at the designated station.
If you are driving, you can park your car on some of the free parking spaces along Lee Street or in one of the many paid parking lots in the area. Additionally, street parking is also available but ensure to follow parking signs and regulations.
Once parked, walk towards Lee Street, and you will find several local businesses in the surrounding area.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
4pm - 12am |
| Tuesday |
11am - 12am |
| Wednesday |
11am - 12am |
| Thursday |
11am - 1am |
| Friday |
11am - 2am |
| Saturday |
11am - 2am |
| Sunday |
11am - 11pm |
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Beacon Tap, located on Lee Street in Des Plaines, is a legendary bar that has been serving the community since 1955. Under new management by the Calabrese Restaurant Group, the bar underwent renovations and reopened in the fall of 2017. The team behind Zia's Social and Cafe TouchƩ plans to maintain the same traditions that made Beacon Tap so beloved over the decades. With daily specials and special events, there's always something exciting happening at Beacon Tap. Whether you're looking for a cold beer after work or a fun night out with friends, Beacon Tap is the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy great company. The friendly staff and cozy atmosphere make it easy to see why this bar has been a staple in Des Plaines for so many years. If you haven't checked out Beacon Tap yet, be sure to stop by soon!
