The Open Bottle

I don’t mind that the walk to get here from the Tinley Park Metra station (much of the walk is up or down Sayre Ave., mostly) to here is about 30 minutes, since this place is that great of a beer store. And I’m sure to take advantage a little bit of the lower Will County taxes, being on the south side of 183^rd St (north side is ‘Crook’ County). :)
Anyway, great staff who work here. The owner and wife who run this place (forget the guy’s name, but that’s who I’ve mostly talked to when here) are amazing and so great to talk to, when it comes to beer. I also love how you can both get beer to go or drink here (a la Beermiscuous), plus they do special events and tastings here from time to time. Natch that it’s across the street from Culver’s, one of my very favorite fast food chains. :) Absolutely worth the stop if you’re a craft beer aficionado, and are passing through Tinley Park!

Always super friendly, great selection, and trying to do fun things to improve your shopping and beer tasting experience.

I love going here! The owners are so friendly and helpful! A great neighborhood alternative to the usual bar. So glad they are here!

Probably the best place to grab a beer in the area. The owners are amazing! And they have everything that you’re looking for.

Well, the craft beer choices are excellent so it’s definitely worth a stop.
I’d give them 5 stars but Julie gets a point deduction for poor customer service. True story. I rubbed off a free «Draft beer our choice» on a scratch card, went to the bar, and explained I couldn’t redeem it that day (was heading out). No expiration on the card so I figured next time, right? Wrong. Julie tells me «check the website, it says today only». No, Julie, it doesn’t. You need to check your website. And then she tells me «well, you don’t have to redeem it». Duh. Back to customer service 101 class for you Julie…

Great Beer Selection to go, some very rare and interesting beers on tap that rotate frequently, and very friendly owners! Nice Addition to Tinley Park if you like good beer.

Simply stated, this place is top notch. From the selection to the environment to the management. This is an outstanding facility that deserves all of the accolades that it received.

Living down the street and seeing these guys open up I was sure to get there as soon as I could after they opened. My review is a beer only review.
Owners are great — helpful, always willing to help you find something you might like. We had tickets on the bus to Dark Lord day but stopped in for one before the trip, CC machine was down and Patrick was about as apologetic as anyone. These things happen, so I paid cash… no big deal. Once back up and running he came up to me and offered to take my card and refund the cash — not necessary, but that’s customer service man.
Options — tons. Seemingly adding new stuff all the time.
Prices — saw a review that said they are overpriced. They ARE NOT OVERPRICED. Maybe $ 1 over from one store on one product, but $ 1 under on another. They are fair.
If you are in Tinley looking for beer, this is your place.
Keep up the good work.

Well boy howdy if i wasnt workin up on a hunger that was mighter than a pig in a mud wrastlin tournament. I says to the man in charge, i says, sir do your magician trickery and whip me up one of them world famous burgers i done heard all about. And wouldn’t you believe it, with a snap of his muscular mid west man hands, i done had a beefy delight in the palms of my hands. Now i am many a thing, but a liar i aint one. This was one of the darn tootenest cuts of cow i did ever ingest. I asked the man what miracle he done in order to create such a meal for lil olé me. Now ya won’t even belive it but the proprietor of this here whistle wettery said they don’t even make burger meals. I was so taken back by how amazing this establishment was, that i done dreamed up the whole meal. I reckon I’ll be back for seconds. Thank ya kindly.

Open Bottle is a craft beer one stop shop.
Open Bottle is NOT a brewery; it’s a craft beer shop which also has a bar where you can sit and drink many craft beers from their menu.
I was enamored with the Imperial Doughnut Break, which tasted like a black iced coffee — but with beer. Pipeworks’ Saison Sauvignon, a real tongue twister, was a refreshing brew made with sauvignon grapes. I love places that do not have the same old song and dance when it comes to beer.
That Imperial is a whopping 11% — so after our third stop on our south suburban brew crawl, I was feeling GREAT.
Open Bottle is located in a strip mall, and it’s so clean, bright, and organized inside; completely unlike the dark, concrete jungle breweries in industrial parks or the big box feel of many liquor stores.
Also worth noting — the bartender looks like Mark Ruffalo.

Was this place a treat! Nice atmosphere featuring both bar accommodations as well as a bottled craft beer shopping store. Not only can you ‘belly up to the bar’, but you can buy any of the myriad of bottled craft beers and then either take them home with you, or drink them on-​premise at the bar or while you shop. A+++

Stopped by for the first time on a Thursday after work and returned on Saturday. Good beer, with wide selection. Chill atmosphere. Pleasant and accommodating staff. Lacks nothing. Its greatness is its simplicity.
One of the few establishments that has culture and stays true to its roots! Husband and wife owned, they rely on themselves to represent the business and they do not disappoint.
If you enjoy eclectic beer and want to chill with friends, this is the spot.

I just can’t say enough good things about this place! I am fairly new to craft beer and really enjoy the fact that this place is both so close to home and consistently helps me figure out what styles of beer I like. As mentioned in other reviews, the owners are friendly and helpful and definitely go a long way to making their shop the go-​to place for many people I know. They’ve got great selections on tap that change pretty often and have introduced me to lots of new, local brews. They’ve also got a pretty awesome selection of beers to go from around the area and the country. The Open Bottle is a great addition to Tinley Park and somewhere you should check out if you’re in the area or can make a special trip here.

Extensive selection is awesome. Nice and knowledgeable people and great beers on tap.

i would type great several time but you get the point. Combo liquor store and bar with a diverse selection of beers on tap. Go support the place and drink some beer

If you go into The Open Bottle and don’t immediately love the owners, you’re clearly Grumpy Cat in disguise. That’s all there is to it. I don’t fake being nice, especially when I’ve been boozing, and I thought they were wonderful! After being underwhelmed with that day’s tap list at 18^th Street, we decided to head to Tinley and do a little beer tour.
After all was said and done and I asked «what was your favorite place?»…I had the same answer I was met with, «I liked them all, but for different reasons.»
Hands down, The Open Bottle is the best little beer shop I’ve been to in awhile and it has nothing to do with the fact they have 8 rotating taps. Well, it might have a liiiittle do to with that, but this shop is basically what I’ve dreamed of. It’s easy to find a wine shop that sells beer and because wine is the specialty, shops can get away with charging a little more for the latter. Well, Open Bottle is the opposite of that. Also, if you know ANYTHING about craft beer, you’ll know their prices were definitely competitive. Not a single thing was «over-​priced» in my opinion.
We came in, got a seat at the bar and were greeted right away. After browsing and ordering I asked about two beers. Patrick looked up the info for me and I decided to just get a 6-​pack. The other beer I asked about is one that has been flying off the shelves, because it’s so damn good. He told me they had some more after glancing towards the door. I didn’t realize there was beer up there, so I thought maybe it was behind their bar. A few minutes later he came up and set the other 6-​pack in front of me and said they had just sold the last one. Instead of being annoyed that he had to get the beer for me, he just went and did it because he saw they were low and knew we had asked about it. It would have been completely my fault if we missed out, but this is why I thought they were so great. I’m a sucker for great customer service and that’s exactly what you’ll get at The Open Bottle, plus, that little thing called beer.
Again, they have 8 taps and you can purchase beer to drink there (but honestly, their draft selection is pretty awesome for a little beer shop). Living my ultimate beer dream. Love this shop! We’re definitely planning on heading back soon, so if you’re in or near Tinley, there is absolutely no reason not to stop in.

Absolutely loved this place! It’s a craft beer heaven with so many things to look at. The owners, Patrick and Julie, are always there and so welcoming to help you select the perfect beer. Not to mention that they have 8 taps to help you decide on what to buy! It is now my go-​to beer shop in the area.
Also make sure to ask them about their daily tasting too. When I was in there the other day, Patrick sampled out a small taster of a new IPA from Arrowhead Ales. It became one of my favorites and I even picked up a bottle for myself and girlfriend.

Tinley Park is becoming like Derrick Rose of Craft Beer. They don’t play.
On our impromptu south suburb beer crawl (crawl = drive in the suburbs), The Open Bottle is the place I was most enamored with.
I guess you have to jump through many hoops, legally/​financially, to be able to sell beer and also serve it. But the young couple that own this place (seemingly very gracious) made it happen, and they’re straight killing it.
Don’t confuse this with a liquor store. It’s not. It’s a beer store. That’s why it resonates with me, as beer makes up 99% of my alcoholic beverage intake these days. So if you come here looking for boxed wine or vodka from a plastic bottle like the degenerate alchy you are, you won’t find it.
**EDIT: I was told they actually do sell some wine. I just didn’t see it because I have beer tunnel vision.**
The concept itself is great. It’s an added bonus that they sell and serve really solid stuff. Of course that’s subjective, but I’m confident the snobbiest of beer douches would respect this place.
If you’re into beer and plan on checking out some of Tinley Parks’ beer destinations, it’s imperative you check Open Bottle out.

I think 183^rd is becoming the new downtown of Tinley Park. The gourmet offerings on this street are starting to outpace the old area of town. The Open Bottle is another place to add to the trend. I wasn’t sure what to expect in a place that sell package goods and lets you drink there. This place is offers a small section of ‘Quality” craft beer on tap for consumption there. I have to agree with the owner that they only put good beers on tap. There is a bar and about a half dozen high tables with chairs where you can drink the on tab beer or beer that you select from there drink here cooler. They do offer some chips on the food menu, but if you are looking for fuller food you are allowed to food delivered. (one of my favorte bars in chacago on Archer allow this.) This is an awesome perk. One of the local pizza joints will delver for free.
Now the rest of the place is geared toward carry out. The beer selection there is of good micro brews. This is another place to add to my list of local place In tinley to get craft beer.

You’re not ready for the amount of awesome that lies behind this door, but you need to go in anyways. The owners are two of the best people I’ve ever met and The Open Bottle reflects their ability to make an amazing concept a reality.
When you walk in the door you’re met with a variety of brews from local brewers (if one of the owners doesn’t meet and greet you first!). Take in the selection from The Banging Gavel, 350, Hailstorm, Goose Island, and various others. But don’t stop there… there’s so much more to see!
Along the east wall are more features from the Midwest and the rest of the United States. Further back are coolers filled with options to take home cold or enjoy while you’re there. In the middle of this beautiful trap room is a stash dedicated to various brews from around the world. Ciders are featured in another section, ranging from dry to sweet to cover all preferences. Next to the ciders you can find wine in case not everyone in your group is into beer. There’s something for everyone!
If you don’t want to commit to a multi-​pack of larger bottle of one beer then the custom four or six packs might be just the thing for you. And if you still can’t decide, just ask for recommendations! I know what I like but I still ask… they haven’t been wrong yet!
Last, but certainly not least, The Open Bottle has several local beers on tap that they rotate. There’s constantly something new to drink here.
Their «bring your own food» policy ensures that you can pair exactly what you want to eat with your beer. There are plenty of places that you can grab carryout from or that deliver in the area. A few tables and a large, beautiful bar welcome you and your friends to stay for a couple. Ask if they’re doing any tastings while you’re there… you might end up with a new favorite.
If you tour the Tinley Park bars and/​or breweries make sure to add this stop to your adventures. I simply cannot recommend it enough.