About Plank Road Tap Room
Plank Road Tap Room is a cabin-style beer hall in Elgin, Illinois, with a patio and a covered porch. Google describes a rotating selection of American craft brews. Its website says the owners had the idea in 2012, after years of exploring craft beer around Chicago and beyond.
The draft list mixes American craft beer with German pours. The website also lists wine, cocktails, ciders and whiskey. Drinks are ordered at the bar, and seating inside and out is first come, first served.
There is no kitchen. Food trucks rotate through, and on days without one you can bring your own food. Outside drinks and coolers are not allowed.
This is a 21 and over tap room, with exceptions for designated family events. Dogs are welcome on the patio and lawn on a leash, but not inside. Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating.
From Plank Road Tap Room's own website and its Google listing, read October 30, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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Questions people ask
Can I bring my dog to Plank Road Tap Room?
Yes, outside. Its website says dogs are welcome on the patio and lawn if they are well-behaved and on a leash. Dogs are not allowed inside the tap room.
Can kids come in?
Usually not. The tap room is 21 and over, and its website says the exception is designated events such as Family-Friendly Summer Sundays. It asks you to check the event calendar for details.
Does Plank Road Tap Room serve food?
Not from a kitchen. Its website says food trucks rotate through, and you can bring your own food on days when no truck is scheduled.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating.
Which breweries are close by?
More Brewing Company is 6.3 miles away. Black & Gray Brewing Co. is 6.8 miles away, Village Vintner Winery & Brewery is 7.4 miles away, and Riverlands Brewing Company is 8.8 miles away.
Answers come from Plank Road Tap Room's website and its Google listing, read October 30, 2026.
Breweries near Plank Road Tap Room
Before you visit Plank Road
Expect a cabin tap room and beer garden with first come, first served seating. You order at the bar. It is not open every day, so check the hours first.
Look at the draft list and event calendar on plankroadtaproom.com before you go. The tap room has no phone, so message it on Google or social media with questions.
More Brewing Company in Huntley is 6.3 miles away. Black & Gray Brewing Co. in East Dundee is 6.8 miles away. Either one makes an easy second stop.