Ridgeville Tavern is a welcoming neighborhood bar and restaurant in Downtown Evanston, located at the corner of Sherman Avenue and Grove Street. Enjoy approachable tavern food, craft beer, cocktails and wine in a warm, inviting atmosphere with friendly service and a great view of Downtown Evanston.

The bar features 20 beer taps, including selections from local Evanston breweries such as Temperance Beer Co., Sketchbook Brewing and Smylie Brothers, along with four wine taps and a thoughtfully crafted cocktail menu. Large-screen TVs make Ridgeville Tavern a great spot to catch a game while still enjoying conversation with friends and family.

The food menu offers something for everyone, with favorites including risotto fritters, a double-smashed cheeseburger, Brussels and kale salad, Southwestern-style skirt steak and carrot cake. Whether you're looking for a casual lunch, dinner, drinks with friends or a neighborhood spot to watch the game, Ridgeville Tavern is a welcoming destination for food and drinks in Evanston.

Named for Ridgeville, the historic name once used for the area stretching from North Chicago through Evanston, the tavern celebrates its connection to the neighborhood's history while creating a comfortable gathering place for the community today.

Address
1520 Sherman Ave.

Directions
Hours
  • Tuesday to Thursday: 4PM-12AM
  • Friday & Saturday: 12PM-1AM
Phone
(847) 905-0485