Beaumont’s, the longtime Lincoln Park bar that first opened in 1979, is gearing up for a major comeback after a near-total restoration that has transformed its 1890 building into a full-service tavern with a hidden steakhouse upstairs. Instead of the old late-night party setup, the new version will center on a roughly 200-seat main dining room, with a cozier steakhouse above called the Bull Moose. The bar shut its doors in 2023 and has spent nearly three years behind construction walls.
Restoration and new ownership
As reported by Block Club Chicago, the Abu-Taleb family bought the property in 2024 and has described the overhaul as one of the most intensive restaurant buildouts in recent Chicago memory. The renovation was essentially a full gut job that brought in hundreds of workers and required major structural and systems upgrades to bring the space in line with modern restaurant standards.
What the reboot will serve
According to Beaumont’s, the revamped menu sticks to a classic, tavern-style American core, layered with French and Italian touches, and supported by a lineup of classic cocktails and a focused wine program. Beaumont notes that the original bar operated for more than 40 years as a late-night haunt and that its building dates back to 1890. The project is led by brothers Paul and John Abu-Taleb, with Executive Chef Johnny Besch and General Manager Alexa Linsemeyer steering day-to-day operations. The team says it is aiming to open in spring 2026.
Bull Moose upstairs and seating plans
Block Club Chicago reports that the main floor will hold about 200 diners, while the Bull Moose upstairs will seat roughly 76 guests and spotlight in-house dry-aged beef. The outlet also notes that about 100 staffers have already gone through formal training ahead of opening. Reservations are expected to go live as soft-opening services begin, with a public opening targeted for late May 2026.
When to expect it and how to stay informed
According to Beaumont’s, the restaurant will be located at 2020 N. Halsted St., where the website currently invites visitors to sign up for updates and lists business hours as "Coming soon." Neighbors who remember the old late-night version can expect a more restaurant-focused operation this time around, one pitched as a neighborhood anchor rather than a 4 a.m. bar.
