The SoFo Tap

This used to be our Sunday funday destination but things have taken a turn for the worse. Takes forever to get a drink. Your bar staff is over worked and under staffed to the detriment of your patrons. The staff are hard working but drowning in mismanagement.

My first time in this place was a Saturday night with my friends. I like those mule's drinks, very unique. I had the Kentucky mule all night. The ambiance and decor are very cozy. The crowd was more mature guys in the 40s and 50s, which means you can have a great time and never worried about lousy music and drunk people doing weird stuff. I really enjoyed my time over there.

The SoFo Tap in Andersonville, Chicago, is a gem among LGBTQ+ bars. Its welcoming atmosphere, diverse clientele, and wallet-friendly drinks make it a standout. With friendly staff and vibrant vibes, it's a must-visit for LGBTQ+ nightlife in Chicago, ensuring a memorable and inclusive experience.

It’s a standard-issue gay bar. Nothing intrinsically wrong with it. However, what I don’t get is why they don’t serve, likely among other cocktails, long-island ice tea. The explanation given by the barman was that only their sister bar - ? The Jackhammer - serves such drinks “to encourage people to go there”. This is utter nonsense. What about the inverse problem of disincentivizing patronage at THIS bar because it DOESN’T serve them. An utterly illogical response, likely made up on the spot. It makes no sense to partition drink choices between two outlets some distance apart, and with different opening hours, and most definitely degrades confidence in customer satisfaction with this establishment.

Good sized neighborhood bar with a private patio. Popular with the "bear" crowd. Gets a little too busy (and loud) on the weekends for me to enjoy it, but it's very popular with the Andersonville gays. I enjoy their Dog Days on Saturdays 12-3pm

I spend 100s of dollars here a month and it breaks my heart to see the staff running a million miles a minute to keep up when the owners won’t staff this bar properly. It’s inexcusable. Staff your bar properly. This is the 6th time I’ve seen this in 2023.

Haven't been for a bit and thought we'd come back since we live in the neighborhood. The bartender more interested in her phone than greeting any customers, much less offering insights or engaging until one particular came in. Totally different person sure became, getting him with a hug, buying him a shot and explaining specials. I even had to ask for a towel to wipe the dirt sticky bar where I sat. Not worth the to we left busy being in the industry we're not like that.

It was very nice bear bar with good looking barman and good drinks, free champagne during New Year’s Eve and a lot of love. Very clean place. Good music. I would love to come back there.