The Map Room also has special beer and wine school sessions where patrons can learn about what makes a bitter pilsner or a full-bodied merlot. Live music is featured on the weekends. The Map Room may have a worldly feel to it, but its patrons do not. It's a pretty mellow group of money-making patrons, many of whom probably couldn't tell you where Taiwan was in relation to Thailand. But it's a nice atmosphere nonetheless.
Bartenders are especially friendly.
The Map Room is the kind of place that develops a local following, and its patrons consist mostly of Bucktown residents. Out of all the bars, clubs and pubs in Chicago, the Map Room probably offers one of the best beer selections. The constantly changing collection of nearly 27 taps features microbrews, stouts, ales and pilsners from all over the world. Start off with a tap of Hoegaarden, a Belgian white ale, and work your way darker until you're knee-deep in a pint of frothy Guinness. Any stop along the way is a good one.