Pit & Tap

Pit & Tap True Texas style barbecue in downtown Wilmette.

Pit & Tap is serving up brisket, ribs, pulled pork and chicken along with many specials all coming out of our massive, wood burning smoker "Big Earl".

Happy summer and happy First Thursday of the month. You know what that means - more bad singing amongst good friends. Co...
06/04/2026

Happy summer and happy First Thursday of the month. You know what that means - more bad singing amongst good friends. Come kick off the weekend with us. Sing with your new grad. Sing with your honey. Enjoy our smoked meats, killer smashburgers or our new chicken Caesar wrap for dinner. Local beers, fine bourbons and craft cocktails for liquid courage. Mic goes live after 8:30. See you there, North Shore.

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Join us for the first hot summer night on the mic. More fabulous bad singing amongst good friend this Thursday, 8:30pm. ...
06/02/2026

Join us for the first hot summer night on the mic. More fabulous bad singing amongst good friend this Thursday, 8:30pm. Grab your besties or make some new pals. Come on out and join us for the fun. And smoked meats. And cold drinks. Cheers, Chicago North Shore!

Family traditions vary from one place to another, but one thing is for certain, everybody loves their son. And their Son...
05/24/2026

Family traditions vary from one place to another, but one thing is for certain, everybody loves their son. And their Son of Juice. There’s a reason it’s the #1 seller on our extensive tap. Cheers, .rafeedie !šŸ»

Still trying to figure out what to do for your graduate’s celebration? Call on us! We can help you plan the perfect part...
05/17/2026

Still trying to figure out what to do for your graduate’s celebration? Call on us! We can help you plan the perfect party. Our new package, ā€œThe Graduateā€ is just right for 40 guests but we can help customize a catering menu, tailored to your taste and needs, whether it’s for 15 or for 150 of your closest friends and family. Email us at: [email protected] to start the conversation. Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

Introducing the Chicken Caesar Wrap! Our tender pulled smoked chicken, fresh romaine, homemade cornbread croutons, real ...
05/17/2026

Introducing the Chicken Caesar Wrap! Our tender pulled smoked chicken, fresh romaine, homemade cornbread croutons, real Parmesan cheese and a true Caesar dressing - all chopped and stuffed into a fresh spinach tortilla wrap. It’s amazing and we’re excited for you to try it. You asked for it. You got it!

Things are heating up again šŸ”„ Join The Recordļæ¼ and Pit & Tapļæ¼ for Heat Check 2  - our second and possibly now annual ā€œHo...
05/12/2026

Things are heating up again šŸ”„ Join The Recordļæ¼ and Pit & Tapļæ¼ for Heat Check 2 - our second and possibly now annual ā€œHot Onesā€inspired fundraiser supporting your independent local newsroom.
Take the challenge yourself or grab a seat and watch your friends and neighbors brave the heat. Last year was absolute chaos in the best possible way. Expect a few surprises, live auctions, lots of laughs and coughs,, and a packed house — all to support responsible, independent local reporting in our north shore community! Tickets available via link in bio.

Takin’ care of business! Our Pit Crew is hard at work, lol, on their day off. It’s that time of year again, when  hosts ...
05/11/2026

Takin’ care of business! Our Pit Crew is hard at work, lol, on their day off. It’s that time of year again, when hosts their annual Relay Games. Looking good guys. Will you be coming back with bragging rights or just full of beer? Who cares. Let’s do this! šŸŗ

Cheers, Moms! Come enjoy brunch and sip a Pretty in Pink in the sunshine with your family or girlfriends. Inspired by yo...
05/10/2026

Cheers, Moms! Come enjoy brunch and sip a Pretty in Pink in the sunshine with your family or girlfriends. Inspired by you, it’s 100% cute, fun and interesting , just like our favorite moms! Refreshing and well balanced, it’s part French 75, part Aperol spritz with a touch of strawberry.

Pit&Tap has an amazing weekend brunch! Grab your favorite mom and join us this weekend,. Brunch served every Saturday an...
05/09/2026

Pit&Tap has an amazing weekend brunch! Grab your favorite mom and join us this weekend,. Brunch served every Saturday and Sunday from 10-2pm in addition to our regular barbecue, smashburgers and salads. It’s gonna be a gorgeous weekend!šŸ’

Join your neighbors, pals and regulars for another edition of First Thursdays with host G$. Who can resist more bad sing...
05/06/2026

Join your neighbors, pals and regulars for another edition of First Thursdays with host G$. Who can resist more bad singing amongst good friends? (Not MVB, because she will be in the house to celebrate her next trip around the sun). Come sing and dance and have some fun. Arrive early for dinner and liquid courage. Mic goes live around 8:30. Let’s do this, Wilmette!

Still looking for the perfect Mother’s Day brunch spot for your mom or your favorite mothering person? 🌷Celebrate her at...
05/06/2026

Still looking for the perfect Mother’s Day brunch spot for your mom or your favorite mothering person? 🌷Celebrate her at Pit & Tap this Sunday with brunch favorites served from 10AM–2PM. Enjoy Chilaquiles, Avocado Toast, Churro French Toast plus more mom-approved faves, cocktails, coffee, and a relaxed vibe Mom will love. No reservations needed!

We are proud to support this fabulous school.
05/06/2026

We are proud to support this fabulous school.

We’re so grateful for our Community Partners! Thank you Pit & Tap for your generous Green Level Community Partnership with the New Trier Booster Club. Your support helps our intramural and athletic programs thrive, while also building spirit, sport, and tradition across the Trevian community. We couldn’t do it without you! Pit & Tap

This Thursday will be jumpin’! If you haven’t yet been to our famous karaoke night-you need to fix that.
05/05/2026

This Thursday will be jumpin’! If you haven’t yet been to our famous karaoke night-you need to fix that.

We had a great time watching the ponies run for the roses yesterday! There were fascinators, bow ties and mint juleps (a...
05/03/2026

We had a great time watching the ponies run for the roses yesterday! There were fascinators, bow ties and mint juleps (as well as plenty of baseball caps, hoodies, beers) and of course lots of delicious barbecue. What fun to see Golden Tempo win - a long shot trained by the first woman trainer to ever win the Kentucky Derby. Cheers to Cherie DeVeaux! Join us next weekend to celebrate other incredible women - the moms and mothering people in your life. No reservations needed for our Mother’s Day brunch - we have a wonderful brunch menu with cocktails specials too, starting at 10am. šŸŽ€šŸŒ¹šŸ„‚

05/03/2026

Congratulations to our Pit Crew Class of 2026! We can’t wait to see what you do next. We are so proud of these awesome young people. Say congrats to them the next time you’re in. Cheers to all of the graduates out there!

Come watch with us! Live coverage from Churchill Downs on the big screen starts at 11. Stop by for Kentucky Bourbon and ...
05/02/2026

Come watch with us! Live coverage from Churchill Downs on the big screen starts at 11. Stop by for Kentucky Bourbon and Mint Juleps. Big hats and bow ties encouraged. Take in The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports all day, post time 5:57pm. Happy Kentucky Derby, ya’ll!šŸ‘’šŸ‡

Happy 40th to our one and only, Richard! Stop by tonight between 7 and 9pm to raise a glass with the birthday boy. Richa...
04/30/2026

Happy 40th to our one and only, Richard! Stop by tonight between 7 and 9pm to raise a glass with the birthday boy. Richard, we love having you on our team. Cheers to you and your next trip around the sun. Hope this is your best year yet. ā¤ļøšŸ„‚šŸ¾šŸŽ‚ā˜€ļø

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We love it when families come in to celebrate at Pit&Tap. Maybe it’s Grandpa’s birthday, or mom’s new job, or your kid’s...
04/27/2026

We love it when families come in to celebrate at Pit&Tap. Maybe it’s Grandpa’s birthday, or mom’s new job, or your kid’s high school graduation. Maybe you all just made through another week! There’s nothing better than seeing you having a great time and enjoying our food together. And it was especially fun this week when our very own cousins came in to celebrate something special. Happy 1st Birthday, Haven! 🄳

Join us for the NFL Draft this Thursday at 7pm. Catch every pick, every moment, every trade. We will have the big window...
04/22/2026

Join us for the NFL Draft this Thursday at 7pm. Catch every pick, every moment, every trade. We will have the big windows open and the taps flowing! See you there.

Come watch the Kentucky Derby with us! No reservation required. We’ll have the Mint Juleps and Kentucky Bourbon flowing,...
04/21/2026

Come watch the Kentucky Derby with us! No reservation required. We’ll have the Mint Juleps and Kentucky Bourbon flowing, with pre-race coverage and paddock insights on the big screen all day. Fascinators, big hats and bow ties encouraged. Come celebrate the most exciting two minutes in sports. See ya’ll next Saturday, May 2nd! Post time: 5:57pm CST.

Join us for brunch, every weekend till 2pm. We got you. Come try Armando’s famous Chilaquiles verde with our tender pull...
04/19/2026

Join us for brunch, every weekend till 2pm. We got you. Come try Armando’s famous Chilaquiles verde with our tender pulled smoked chicken. It will be the best you ever had!

Lots of our Pit & Tap high school crew went to New Trier Prom tonight! Somehow the restaurant stayed afloat without them...
04/19/2026

Lots of our Pit & Tap high school crew went to New Trier Prom tonight! Somehow the restaurant stayed afloat without them. We love this tradition of meeting up to take a photo together at the party. Hope these awesome young people had an amazing night. Happy Prom, everybody!

We will be closing early today, at 5pm, for a private event. Please join us for brunch, lunch or Happy Hour from 2pm-5pm...
04/18/2026

We will be closing early today, at 5pm, for a private event. Please join us for brunch, lunch or Happy Hour from 2pm-5pm!

It’s Masters weekend and we are celebrating at Pit&Tap with the perfect special - Aunt Janet’s Augusta Nachos! Come try ...
04/11/2026

It’s Masters weekend and we are celebrating at Pit&Tap with the perfect special - Aunt Janet’s Augusta Nachos! Come try our delicious old-school pimento cheese dip served with a pile of tortilla chips. It’s got a little kick! Pair it with a G&T, an ice cold lager, or maybe just an Arnold Palmer. We’ll have it all weekend, along with all the golf all day long!

What does it feel like to be in Pit&Tap? The vibe is definitely a fun hometown-hangout-with-friends. And if you don’t kn...
04/08/2026

What does it feel like to be in Pit&Tap? The vibe is definitely a fun hometown-hangout-with-friends. And if you don’t know anyone when you walk in, you’ll probably walk out having met a friendly face - be it at the bar, seated at the booth next to you or soak up some sunshine together on the patio this spring. And of course, there’s our Pit Crew too, always welcoming and with casual yet attentive service. Join us for Karaoke night, usually the first Thursday of every month, but due to the holidays and spring break, we are hosting it TOMORROW night! See you there, friends, and friends we just haven’t met yet! Come find your third place. ā¤ļø

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1168 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, IL
60091

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm

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