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10/21/2026
🎃💀 HALLOWEEN WEEKEND AT OSITO’S TAP 💀🎃
Two nights. Two celebrations. One unforgettable weekend in Little Village.
Get dressed up, bring your people, and join us as Osito’s Tap celebrates Halloween + Día de los Mu***os with cocktails, music, games, art, tradition and plenty of good times.
🎃 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31
HALLOWEEN PARTY 8PM – CLOSE
Come dressed to impress for a night of Halloween mischief.
🍸 Halloween Themed Cocktail
🎧 DJ Jordan Fields 9PM – 1AM
👻 Costume Contest
🏆 Prize for the Winner — 10:30PM
The costumes come out. The music gets loud. The drinks get spooky.
💀 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1
DÍA DE LOS MU***OS
A night celebrating culture, remembrance, family and the people we carry with us.
🌼 Ofrenda
Bring a photo of someone you loved & lost and add them to our Ofrenda as we remember and honor their lives.
🥖 Pan de Mu**to
Enjoy this traditional Día de los Mu***os bread throughout the day.
🎨 SKULL PAINTING
3PM – 5PM
Come early and create your own Día de los Mu***os-inspired calavera.
🎲 DÍA DE LOS MU***OS / HALLOWEEN LOTERÍA
7PM – 9PM
Snag a card, bring your friends and get ready for a special night of Lotería with a Halloween + Día de los Mu***os twist.
🕯️ Celebrate life. Remember those we've lost. Keep the tradition alive.
📍 Osito’s Tap — Little Village, Chicago
10/14/2026
✨Oro Fino✨
Where ancestral culinary traditions meet Coctelería de autor... this cocktail utilizes all homemade ingredients- Tequila blanco fat washed with Carnitas Uruapan's manteca blanca, coriander infused dry vermouth, clarified pear syrup, a verjus adjusted acid solution, and chicharron & escabeche espuma for garnish.
This on-going cocktail and restaurant collaboration series celebrates culture and community. Proceeds from this initial cocktail will support local street vendor Don Ananias. The cocktail & fundraiser kicks off today and will go for 6 weeks. We are also collecting donations for Don Ananias via Zelle - please check the last slide for QR code.
TODAY ONLY: Complimentary Carnitas Uruapan taco when you purchase a “Oro Fino” cocktail at Ositos Tap. While supplies last.
Salud! 🐶🤝🐷
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10/12/2026
"Mano a Mano" is all about community, collaboration, and giving back.
We’re partnering with local restaurants across Chicago to create special cocktail programs that give back to our community. First up: x .
For every featured cocktail you order, $1 goes back to supporting a local vendor who has been serving the community for years. Pull up this Wednesday Oct 14th as we celebrate the launch of Mano a Mano! Come sip with intention and follow along as we bring you new restaurant collaborations each round.
10/08/2026
Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/smoke-sip-tickets-2003162619318
Hello familia! We invite you to join us on Sunday October 18th for Smoke & Sip!
THE EXPERIENCE
We’ll begin with a one-hour presentation on proper nosing & tasting techniques, teaching you how to identify aromas, flavors, texture and other characteristics in your spirits.
Then, we'll move into CIGAR 101 covering the basics of ci**rs, how to properly cut and light, how to smoke and taste a cigar, and what to look for as you experience it.
🔥 THEN COMES THE PAIRING
Everyone will light the same cigar and experience it alongside three very different spirits, exploring how each pour changes the flavors and aromas of the cigar.
🥃 THE SPIRIT LINE-UP
Panama Pacific Rum — 23 Years
Rich, aged and complex.
ArteNOM 1146 Añejo Tequila
Mature agave character with depth from oak aging.
Don Amado Mezcal Añejo
Smoky, earthy and full of character.
🍴 SMALL BITES
Enjoy a selection of small appetizers throughout the experience, designed to complement the evening.
Each guest will receive TWO CI**RS TO TAKE HOME and enjoy after the event.
Tickets: $50
See you there!
09/21/2026
Kick off party starts Sept 23rd but we will be serving up b**rs & Brats until Oct 11th!
Join us for live Tamborazo (Polka Band)📯 from 7-9pm and a Stein holding competition at 8pm!
Details:
$9 Keep the .5L stein and fill (while supplies last)
$6 refills
1L BIG ASS STEINS AVAILABLE
Food:
Brats 🌭:
COMPLETO / $17
Grilled Brat, slowly brazed with buttered caramelized onions in Oktoberfest b**r, served with house made sauerkraut, Palta (avocado spread), tomatoes marinated with lemon and olive oil, house made hot pepper relish, kewpie mayo and Cholula hot sauce, all inside a pretzel bun.
JADOC / $17
Grilled Brat, slowly brazed with buttered caramelized onions in Oktoberfest b**r, served with, shredded aged cheddar, potato sticks, llajua habanero and locoto spicy sauce made with quirquina (papalo) herb. ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise all inside a pretzel bun.
Giant Pretzels 🥨:
Soft warm authentic Bavarian Pretzel from Milwaukee Pretzel Company, served with our house made Oktoberfest b**r cheese, and house made honey mustard.
1.5LB. BAVARIAN PRETZEL / $30
(EXTRA) OKTOBERFEST B**R CHEESE / $3
(EXTRA) HONEY MUSTARD / $2
We strongly encourage you to make reservations in advance at www.ositostap.com/reservations-safety to secure a table.
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09/15/2026
🍻Come on out for our 7th annual Latin Inspired Oktoberfest! 🍻
Kick off party starts Sept 23rd but we will be serving up b**rs & Brats until Oct 11th!
Join us for live Tamborazo (Polka Band)📯 from 7-9pm and a Stein holding competition at 8pm!
Details:
$9 Keep the .5L stein and fill (while supplies last)
$6 refills
1L BIG ASS STEINS AVAILABLE
Food:
Brats 🌭:
COMPLETO / $17
Grilled Brat, slowly brazed with buttered caramelized onions in Oktoberfest b**r, served with house made sauerkraut, Palta (avocado spread), tomatoes marinated with lemon and olive oil, house made hot pepper relish, kewpie mayo and Cholula hot sauce, all inside a pretzel bun.
JADOC / $17
Grilled Brat, slowly brazed with buttered caramelized onions in Oktoberfest b**r, served with, shredded aged cheddar, potato sticks, llajua habanero and locoto spicy sauce made with quirquina (papalo) herb. ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise all inside a pretzel bun.
Giant Pretzels 🥨:
Soft warm authentic Bavarian Pretzel from Milwaukee Pretzel Company, served with our house made Oktoberfest b**r cheese, and house made honey mustard.
1.5LB. BAVARIAN PRETZEL / $30
(EXTRA) OKTOBERFEST B**R CHEESE / $3
(EXTRA) HONEY MUSTARD / $2
We strongly encourage you to make reservations in advance at www.ositostap.com/reservations-safety to secure a table.
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09/10/2026
Hello Familia! Join us next week Wednesday September 16th for a night of drinks, food, and live music as we celebrate Mexican Independence Day @ Osito's. Live music by .avila from 7pm-10pm.
The party isn't til next week but we're kicking off the celebration early with food and beverage specials now live until 9/16.
Save the date and tell your friends - ¡Ahí nos vemos!
08/29/2026
🍝WEEKEND SPECIAL: Albóndiga Caseras con Fideo Seco
Homemade beef and pork meat ball, served with a Mexican tomato based pasta cooked in epazote butter, served with Oaxaca crema, queso fresca, a grilled Serrano, salsa tatemada, and a warmed homemade flour tortillas on the side
08/19/2026
We’re bringing the sounds of Havana to Little Village 🌴🎶
Join us for Havana Nights featuring Rene Avilas performing Afro-Cuban Jazz — smooth rhythms, strong rum, and the perfect midweek escape.
🗓 Wednesday, Aug 19th
⏰ 7–10PM
📍 Osito’s Tap
Featuring Bacardí Reserva Ocho cocktails.
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month — come feel the rhythm.
.avila
08/13/2026
Tejate is a pre-Hispanic, naturally fermented indigenous drink, originally made for Aztec/Zapotec royalty for religious ceremonies. Here at Ositos we make our own. Order a TETEOH-ATL (TEH-teh-oh-ah-TL) today! TETEOH-ATL means “water of the gods” in Nahuatl.
In this clip, Mike gives us a glimpse of the process that is making tejate. Enjoy & see you later @ Ositos!
08/12/2026
🍶✨ SINALOAN SAKE HAPPY HOUR & MASTER CLASS ✨🍶
Ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/ositos-tap-28810949725
Join us at Osito’s Tap on **Thursday, August 27th** for an evening celebrating NAMI Sake — handcrafted in Culiacán, Sinaloa. 🇲🇽🇯🇵
🍸 HAPPY HOUR | 5–6PM
Open to the public
$12 NAMI-inspired cocktails
🍶 NAMI SAKE MASTER CLASS | 6–7:30PM
$50 per person
Your ticket includes 3 NAMI sake pairings + a 3-course Sonoran-Japanese fusion menu:
💙 NAMI Junmai — Blue Label
Paired with **Seared Yellowfin Tuna Nigiri** — seared yellowfin tuna over vinegared fluffy fried yucca, yuzu mojo, jalapeño & pickled ginger.
🩷 NAMI Nigori — Pink Label
Paired with Green Chorizo Gyozas — Japanese pan-seared dumplings filled with house-made green chorizo, served with salsa negra.
🖤 NAMI Junmai Daiginjo — Black Label
Paired with Ishiyaki Squash Blossom Sinaloan Tacos — Japanese stone-cooked wagyu beef cheek with tempura squash blossoms, requesón & flour tortilla.
From bright and fruity to rich, floral and delicate, we'll taste through three unique expressions of NAMI Sake while exploring how each one complements the food.
🥢 Limited seats available — reservations strongly recommended!
📍 Osito’s Tap
2553 s Ridgeway ave • Chicago, IL
🎟️ Tickets available through Eventbrite. Check our Bio or FB Event for tickets!
Nami Sake Brewery
08/06/2026
a preview of Mike in Oaxaca - stay tuned for part 2 as we discover the tradition, culture, and incredible flavor of Tejate. 🌾🥣✨
Address
2553 S Ridgeway Avenue
Chicago, IL
60623
To get to the cocktail bar and beer bar located on S Ridgeway Avenue, you can take public transportation via the Blue Line to the Pulaski stop. From there, walk north on Pulaski until you reach S Ridgeway Avenue and turn left.
If driving, take I-290 and exit at Independence Boulevard. Turn right onto Independence, then left onto W Roosevelt Road. Continue straight until you reach S Ridgeway Avenue and turn right. Parking is available on the street or in nearby parking lots.
Opening Hours
| Wednesday |
4pm - 1am |
| Thursday |
4pm - 1am |
| Friday |
4pm - 1am |
| Saturday |
2pm - 1am |
| Sunday |
2pm - 12am |
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Osito's Tap is a must-visit cocktail and beer bar located on S Ridgeway Avenue in Chicago. The establishment has recently implemented new safety measures in accordance with Chicago laws to ensure the safety of all guests and staff. Upon arrival, guests' temperatures are checked, and face masks are required when standing or moving around the patio and bar area. However, when seated at your table, eating or drinking, a face mask is not required.
The team at Osito's Tap is dedicated to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests. All tables are spaced out according to social distancing requirements, and only up to six guests are allowed per table, including children. Additionally, there is a 2-hour maximum limit per table in accordance with city guidelines.
Established in 2019, Osito's Tap offers an impressive selection of craft spirits that will satisfy even the most discerning palate. The speakeasy-style bar exudes an ambiance that transports you back in time while enjoying modern-day cocktails and beers.
Overall, Osito's Tap is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a safe and enjoyable night out in Chicago. With their commitment to safety measures and exceptional drinks selection, it's no wonder why this establishment has quickly become a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
