Tribes Ale House Named Among Top Bars in Suburbs

Most people love the city for a drink, but if you’re skipping the suburbs, you’re missing out. Thrillist recently compiled a list of the top 17 spots for a good beer in the ‘burbs, and some Southland spots are among them—including Tribes Ale House.

See which ones made the list and tell us if you agree.

Tribes Ale House

• 11220 W Lincoln Hwy, Mokena
• 9501-R West 171st Street, Tinley Park

It’s all about the tap beer around these parts and, with 93 beers on tap between the Tinley Park and Mokena locations, it clearly take its tappings seriously. The place also brews its own ales like the excellent Ol’ Tango dark IPA while offering unusual bar items like sweet mead (yes, mead) and lobster deviled eggs. Come for the beers on tap, stay for the live bands and Italian beef (yes, Italian beef!).”

Rock Island Public House

• 13328 Old Western Ave, Blue Island

This place has a lot going for it: a 16-strong rotating tap list, an old-school jukebox and arcade games, a chilled-out picnic-tabled patio, and a welcoming vibe that immediately makes you feel at home. It also does something called Yoga & Beer which is exactly what it sounds like. But the best perk may be its close proximity to the Metra, otherwise known as your designated driver on rails.

Check out which other bars made the list and let us know what you think.