Pap’s Tap

I love this bar. I usually only go on Saturdays. Sometimes it’s dead and sometimes it’s poppin. It’s perfect walking distance for me, and great for a dive bar kinda night. If you’re looking for something fancy to drink you might be out of luck, beers and standard drinks are usual stocked up. Fun and good vibes.

Paps is a place you can still get a $ 1.50 bud light… Drink after work, where the older guy behind the bar probably owns the joint.
Jukebox, Pool Table, Drink Specials.

Pap’s is the kind of dimly lit bar that you either love or hate. There is almost always an interesting person in there that will keep you entertained.
Once again, this place is an establishment that is frequented by many of the locals around the area. Most of the week it’s actually a pretty slow place and you won’t see it get very crowded. If you like that sort of thing, which I sometimes do, this place is for you. Weekends are slightly better, as far as crowds go.
They have good weekly specials that draw people in and they even have a karaōke night, which is always fun with the right crowd.
You don’t even have to worry if there is ever a fire either, since the fire department is right across the street from this place. So drink easy! Not a definite «must-​see» bar but I suppose it’s worth a shot if you’re in the area. I wouldn’t go out of my way just to come here looking for a good time. Try it out and you be the judge!
–Papa Bear

The last time we went in to Pap’s (a Saturday night back in in Oct 2010), there were 5 guys (ages late 40’s to early 60’s) at the bar talking to the motor-​scooter riding Bartender about their masturbation habits.
My walking in with my Mrs did not curtail this discussion one bit. We had been to Pap’s before on occasion and found it to be a harmless gaffer bar (except on Karaōke nights, where it can actually be fun).
Upon ordering a beer while the Mrs made a pit stop, I asked the guys if they could tone it down as I was there with my wife. Upon her return, the youngest of the group started right back in with the Bartender. We walked out, and have not been back since.
We had been to Pap’s several times previously and had a decent time. The Tap bear is usually warm, get it in bottles (which is a limited selection). Bathrooms are an adventure: The Men’s room has a mirror in front of the toilet, and if you don’t put your foot to block the door (no lock last time I used it) who ever walks in sees you in your glory.
I’d give it no stars for our last experience, but Karaōke night can be fun, so they got one.

Me oh my! the staff, owners, and regulars… Now that’s a reality show i would watch. Alas there is no such show so I come here to be entertained by the People! Right off the beaten path of Archer Ave you’ll find Pap’s Tap!
Huh? are you thinking «hmm-​no thanks, ill pass oh the hardcore southsiders» Ha ha ha ha HA! These people hold nothing back and it’s just totally refreshing… senior citizens playing the Field, men who spent the majority of their life in the closest and wouldn’t come out until their mother died, cops, firefighters, mayor Daley’s relatives, young college kids, burn outs, just FINE working class people.
It’s a complete douchebag FREE ZONE! and now for the best part,
their backyard! its HUGE!
Come in have a beer and get cultured!

Nice cheap bar with weekly specials. Young crowd for the most part great for weekday hangovers.

If you’re looking for a low key bar where everyone knows you’re name and you can get drunk in your PJs while playing darts, pool, and bags, then this is the bar for you. No stuck up attitudes, just strong drinks, friendly faces, and local peeps.