Hops And Barley - Chicago

A Portage Park Gemstone not safe as they no longer have stars! I've been here since I moved to the neighborhood three years ago and they have...

I enjoyed my time in Hops Barley. There's nothing special in this place, but it's okay. Only a sports bar with small TVs, a beer menu and...

Why are you closed? NOTE in the neighborhood. Sunday specialties with football or football on TV's with beer were the best. Miss you.

So this is long over do but it’s been on my mind. I attended portage park middle school for a few years when I was younger. On my route home I would always pass this place with curiosity. Growing up we didn’t have much food at home so we would do what we could. I will never forget walking in here asking for food with my brother and was given a meal by an employee. I believe we went back a few more times and still were graciously fed. I don’t know who it was or even if it was the owners but I want to say THANK YOU years later to the person who fed two little kids!

It was a good experience, I'll definitely come back!