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The SoFo Tap @thesofotap.bsky.social · 1h

Tonight's The Night To Get Spooky And Show Off Those Art Skills!

Beartender Thomas hosts this years Pumpkin Carving on the Patio. We have the pumpkins, carving tools and amazing drinks. We will see you tonight from 7pm-10pm!

The SoFo Tap @thesofotap.bsky.social · 19h

🎃🐾 K.O.K. – Frat Night: Halloween Costume Party 🐾🎃
📍 SoFo Tap
📅 Saturday, October 18th
🕘 9PM–2AM

👑 Hosted by Fratender Bearbie
It’s time to pledge allegiance to Kappa Omicron Kappa—our tongue-in-cheek frat night built for camp, chaos, and a whole lot of nostalgia.

The SoFo Tap @thesofotap.bsky.social · 1d

Get yer growl’n and howl’n on at BEARAOKE, hosted by our Singing Southern Leather Pupper @bearaokewrhettbutlah, TONIGHT at 9pm! 🎤

🐻 SUNDAY SPECIALS:
$6 New Amsterdam Cocktails
$5 Miller Lite Drafts

The SoFo Tap @thesofotap.bsky.social · 2d

🎉 TAILGATE – TODAY AT 2PM 🎉
Before KOK takes over later this week, we’re pregaming college-style with a Sunday darty you don’t want to miss.

⏰ 2PM-7PM
🍔 FREE hotdogs & burgers served at 2:30PM
📍 SoFo Tap

This is your chance to rally before the big frat party!

The SoFo Tap @thesofotap.bsky.social · 2d

The pumpkins are waiting... 🎃

Join us under the moonlight for Pumpkin Carving on the Patio with Beartender Thomas this Tuesday from 7–10PM.

We’ll supply the pumpkins, carving tools, and killer cocktails — you bring your creepiest ideas and steady hands.

NO COVER • FREE TO CARVE • DARK FUN AHEAD 🗡️

The SoFo Tap @thesofotap.bsky.social · 3d

🎉 TAILGATE – Sunday 2PM-7PM at SoFo Tap 🎉
Before KOK takes over later this week, we’re pregaming college-style with a Sunday darty you don’t want to miss.

🍔 FREE hotdogs & burgers served at 2:30PM

👉 No cover. Just show up hungry and ready to party.

The SoFo Tap @thesofotap.bsky.social · 4d

Weekend’s here and it's time to hit SoFo Tap! 🍹 Kick it off with Friday Happy Hour from 3–6PM: $4 Signature Margs 💃 Then keep it going with $5 Premium Wells + $5 Miller Lite Drafts all night along with our Everyday Specials. Let’s make it a weekend to forget! 😉 #SoFoTap #ChicagoBars #Andersonville

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The SoFo Tap @thesofotap.bsky.social · 4d

OFF LEASH IS BACK NEXT THURSDAY STARTING AT 7PM!🐶🐱🐻🐯

🧡COME SEE YOUR FAV PUPPIES 🐶🐶 @cubcake97 and @1pupruff HOSTENDING THE WHOLE NIGHT TILL 2am! 🧡

🍹THURSDAY SPECIALS:
• $5 NEW AMSTERDAM COCKTAILS
• $5 STOLI MULES (ALL FLAVORS)
• FREE PETS 🐾

The SoFo Tap @thesofotap.bsky.social · 5d

Meet and greet during Bear Happy Hour, TONIGHT from 5–9pm! It’s Chicago’s weekly floating after-work inclusive meetup for our Bear Community. Connecting bears across the country & sponsored by @bearhappyhourchi! 🐻🍻

🐾 THURSDAY SPECIALS:
$5 New Amsterdam Vodka Cocktails
$5 Stoli Mules (All Flavors)

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The SoFo Tap @thesofotap.bsky.social · 5d

🎃🐾 K.O.K. – Frat Night: Halloween Costume Party 🐾🎃

📅 Saturday, October 18th 9PM–2AM
👑 Hosted by Fratender Bearbie

It’s time to pledge allegiance to Kappa Omicron Kappa—our tongue-in-cheek frat night built for camp, chaos, and a whole lot of nostalgia. This edition? The Halloween Costume Party.

The SoFo Tap @thesofotap.bsky.social · 6d

🧠🐻 It’s NerdBear Trivia tonight at SoFo Tap! 🍻
Starts at 8PM — free to play, prizes to win, and $3 shots + $5 Stoli & Miller Lite specials. Don’t miss it! 🎉

#NerdBearTrivia #SoFoTap #TriviaNight #ChicagoBars #AndersonvilleChicago #LGBTQChicago #TriviaTok #ChicagoNightlife

The SoFo Tap @thesofotap.bsky.social · 6d

Get your hands dirty, it’s carving season! 🎃

Come hang on the patio with Beartender Thomas for a night of Pumpkin Carving next Tuesday, Oct. 14th | 7–10PM.
We’ve got the pumpkins, the sharp stuff, and the spooky sips. You just show up and get creative 🕷️🍺

The SoFo Tap @thesofotap.bsky.social · 11d

Meet and greet during Bear Happy Hour, next Thursday from 5–9pm! It’s Chicago’s weekly floating after-work inclusive meetup for our Bear Community. Connecting bears across the country & sponsored by @bearhappyhourchi!

THURSDAY SPECIALS:
$5 New Amsterdam Vodka Cocktails
$5 Stoli Mules (All Flavors)

The SoFo Tap @thesofotap.bsky.social · 13d

Carve out some time this spooky season! 🎃

Join us for Pumpkin Carving on the Patio with Beartender Thomas on Tuesday, Oct. 14th from 7–10PM.
We’ll have the pumpkins, the tools, and the drinks — all you need is your wild imagination. Slice, scoop, and shape your masterpiece under the stars. 🕷️🕯️

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The SoFo Tap @thesofotap.bsky.social · 13d

📣 SUNDAY DARTY ALERT 📣
TAILGATE hits SoFo Tap on Oct 12 | 2PM 🍻
🔥 FREE hotdogs & burgers @ 2:30PM
🎓 College nostalgia. Cold drinks. Big energy.

Pregame before KOK later this week—don’t miss it.

The SoFo Tap @thesofotap.bsky.social · 14d

🐻 THIS WEEK AT THE SOFO TAP 🐾

We’re packing the week with trivia, parties, and plenty of bears.

🧠 WED: Nerdbear Trivia @ 8PM
🐾 FRI: GRRR @ 9PM
🐶 SAT: Doggy Days @ 12PM
🧟‍♂️ SAT NIGHT: DILF: Night of the Living Dad @ 9PM
🍺 SUN: Bear Beer Blast @ 12PM
🎤 SUN NIGHT: Bearaoke @ 9PM

The SoFo Tap @thesofotap.bsky.social · 15d

Get yer growl’n and howl’n on at BEARAOKE, hosted by our Singing Southern Leather Pupper @bearaokewrhettbutlah, TONIGHT at 9pm! 🎤

🐻 SUNDAY SPECIALS:
$6 New Amsterdam Cocktails
$5 Miller Lite Drafts

The SoFo Tap @thesofotap.bsky.social · 16d

Mix and mingle with the bears TODAY at noon during Bear Beer Blast at The SoFo Tap! $3 House Shots on special from 1–3pm and FREE Hot Dogs (while they last)! $5 Miller Lite Drafts & $6 New Amsterdam Cocktails on special all day! Bears and beers and free hot dogs — it's gonna be a BLAST! 🐻🌭

The SoFo Tap @thesofotap.bsky.social · 17d

Look who's ready for some Doggy Days, today starting at noon! 🐶 😎 Half-priced drafts today from 12–3pm for you, and free dog treats with some pup playtime for your furkid! Have a woofin' Saturday! 🐾

The SoFo Tap @thesofotap.bsky.social · 17d

👻 NIGHT OF THE LIVING DAD 🧟‍♂️
Chicago’s biggest monthly party for men 35+ (and the guys who want them) is back with a spooky twist.

🗓️ Saturday, October 4th | 9PM–2AM

✨ NO COVER | NO ATTITUDE | ALL DILF

🖤 Party with the pops. Scream with the daddies. Come get spooky.

The SoFo Tap @thesofotap.bsky.social · 17d

Fall weather? Not yet... It's a beautiful day to enjoy the weather!

The patio will be open early at 4pm, with GRRR at 9pm! We'll see you out there tonight! 🐻 🍻

#sofotapped #sofotap #andersonville #chicago #bearbar

The SoFo Tap @thesofotap.bsky.social · 18d

Got plans for the weekend? We’ve got you covered at Your Neighborhood Bear Bar South of Foster! 🐻🐻
🐻 GRRR: Fri @ 9pm
🐾 Doggy Days: Sat @ 12pm
🍻 Bear Beer Blast: Sun @ 12pm
⭐️ Bearaoke w/@bearaokewrhettbutlah: Sun @ 9pm

The SoFo Tap @thesofotap.bsky.social · 21d

We're open today at 5pm. 🐻

The SoFo Tap @thesofotap.bsky.social · 22d

Keep calm and karaoke on! 🎙️ BEARAOKE is back TONIGHT with @bearaokewrhettbutlah—a night full of ballads, bops and of course... bears! The singing starts at 9pm, so pick up your friends, pick a song and get ready to take the stage!

🍺 SUNDAY SPECIALS:
$5 Miller Lite Drafts
$6 New Amsterdam Cocktails

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The SoFo Tap @thesofotap.bsky.social · 23d

Get ready for Sunday Funday and Bear Beer Blast! From 1-3 pm, we’ve got $3 House Shots on special and 🌭 FREE hot dogs (while supplies last)! $5 Miller Lite Drafts on special all day! Come have a BLAST at The SoFo Tap! 🐻🐻