Beer Street South

This spacious, elevated brewpub in prospect heights was a really pleasant find! The interior is really well done -- lots of space, but they preserve a warm overall vibe even with the many, many seating options spread throughout the large room.

The bartenders were great, really knowledgeable about beer and very focused on quality. They even checked each glass before every pour, gotta love that attention to detail.

The beer list is impressive, with plenty of options on tap. Definitely something for everyone in terms of variety of styles. It was a bit pricey, at $13 a pour for a nicer local beer, but still a good spot for a few good beers with a group!

The guy who is the bar back is the most miserable obnoxious individual in the world. We came into this place on Saturday with kids and he was so rude. He said we had too many strollers and that he didn't want the kids running around (the kids were all sitting and watching movies). When we gave the kids snacks he came up to us and said "who is going to clean this up?!?" (Obviously we were going to clean up) ... the table next to us broke a glass and he refused to clean it up...
He kept saying that the place was going to be get really busy ... it was not busy at all... they had that guy working and two bartenders... you aren't busy... you simply need to staff more people... go to The Bilt bar across the street...they are cool about kids, have sports and some great wings.

I came to the place as I was waiting for a reservation nearby. It was quiet on a early Sunday so it was on the emptier side. Plus it was an open streets day so people were enjoying the relatively warm day.
The inside felt like it had air conditioning or at least cooler than outside which I appreciated.

The food menu was light in terms of options but definitely more filling in options. I had the glizzard of Oz (I was barely able to say that out loud with a straight face) only since my dinner reservation was coming up but I hadn't eaten anything prior. It was a good hot dog and I was fine paying $6 for it. They don't always have food available so I came at time where they did

In terms of the beer and alcohol options, I had a fine time. The beer options on tap rotate and the bartender helped me determine what I should try. I knew I wanted a white beer that is on the fruity side. The beer I had was a pride release (wild East "pack of lions"). And it was pretty good for me and my tastes. They don't do free samples but have cheap 4 oz pours which is fine to me especially if you want to taste a bunch.

I switched over to a 4 oz of cider (sundstrom). They had other options like sake, wine and kombucha but I wanted something with small pours for my first time.

Overall, the vibes and aesthetics of the place make it fine for a sweet date night or hanging out with friends. I think it is more focused on the beer than other beer halls that have sports. This is a cute option on Vanderbilt Ave.

Really neat spot - we came on a Friday night while waiting for our dinner reservation and really enjoyed it! We tried quite a few beers (love when places do smaller pours to build your own flight) and the staff was friendly and very knowledgeable. Interstellar was playing on the projector.

My friend brought around 80-90 people there today (a rainy Saturday around noon). She made reservations with the owner for her kid's birthday party and had an open bar for a few hours. A magician came and I asked the bartender to turn down the music at the magician's request. He barely touched the volume and responded that it wasn't a buy out party. There was only one couple there that wasn't with our group. The music was unnecessarily loud. After paying a large tab, my friend asked him if he could at least turn the music down for happy birthday which he obliged.

The bartender gave off a very bad vibe. Later I learned that no one from management told him about the party, but this wasn't my friend's fault and they brought in significant business on a day that the bar would be basically empty.

I hope this doesn't happen to another family.

Nice and large beer place! They had about 12 or so various beers on tap. I had a hazy IPA, which was decently good. Expect NYC pricing, because that's what you'll get.

This place has quite a collection of local craft beers on tap available, but sadly I'm not a huge fan of beer, so I decided I'd go for one of their ciders, although I wasn't sure which one to try. When I asked about them, the bartender warned me that they're not your typical cider, so he graciously let me try one even though he said he normally doesn't give samples. I wasn't a huge fan, so I asked if I could try the other cider, to which he looked a bit upset, but did allow me to sample it. In the end I chose the Anxo cider to get a glass of. I liked the vibes in the place, including the decor in the bathrooms. Always a fan of having a sink outside of single stall bathrooms too. I liked the music that was playing while we were here too, so overall I'd come back.

Great drinks and peaceful environment.
Definitely we are coming back to this place.

Great drinks and peaceful environment.
Definitely we are coming back to this place.

Wide selection of local craft beers on tap. When we were there, they had Grimm, Interboro, Kills Boro, Equilibrium, Finback, Other Half, Transmitter, KCBC, Drowned Lands, Evil Twin, Greenpoint, and more. One of the best local selections around.

Lots of whiskeys and spirits too plus wine and cocktails on tap. Space is huge. Plenty of room for very large groups along with some more secluded knocks for those seeking an intimate setting.

Four gender neutral restrooms. Plus a communal sink located outside the toilet so you don't need to go inside the toilet to wash up.

Bartenders were quite friendly and it looked like there's were already some regulars even though the bar is relatively new. Service was quick.

Hi Jenny C from Berkeley, CA. I'm sorry you had a bad experience because your "3-yr old, who wandered into the exit-way amid a bad meltdown" was turned away from the bar. Imagine for a minute what would have happened if the bartender had acted different and had let your "super-irritating" screaming child into the bar IF other patrons were present. You would've left a 5-star review for the establishment being so accommodating, and everyone else present would've left a 1-star review because of YOUR screaming 3-year old child. From an outsider's perspective, this is definitely a Karen moment...

That said... I stopped by Beer Street South this evening to watch Game 6 of the NBA Finals. It was not crowded at all and there were plenty of tables to sit around at. When the fourth-quarter came about, the bartender was more than happy to change the house speakers from music to the game audio. Nice!

There's a huge beer selection here, so no matter what your beer preference is, you're certain to find something you like. I ordered a carafe of the Finback "Banana Drip" Imperial Stout -- notes of bananas, coffee, vanilla, and peanut butter, and it's honestly one of my favorite beers to date. 10/10 would order again.

If you're a beer lover, do yourself a favor and stop by here!