50 Best Beer Bars in Chicago

“Our server was amazing! Had a wonderful time ❤️“

“Top notch service, drinks were phenomenal, and the food simply EXCEPTIONAL. Thank you for the VIP treatment on my Anniversary! You peeps are amazing!“

“dope as food fire beer🔥🔥🔥“

“I love this American restaurant, the food is delicious, satisfying and enjoyable. I especially love the burgers and fries, they are freshly made and very authentic. In addition, the environment here is also very comfortable and spacious, which makes people feel very relaxed and happy. The waiters are also very friendly and welcoming, they always greet guests with a smile and provide many useful tips and recommendations. All in all, this is a very good American restaurant and I will come here often to enjoy the food and time.“

“Fabulous as always A Chicago go to for me“

“Fantastic food, wide assortment of drinks, friendly and knowledgeable staff, excellent ambience. One of my favorite places in the city.“

“A buttery, crunchy crust loaded with chunky tomato sauce and layers of gooey cheese and sausage. It’s a fork-and-knife kind of meal—and worth every bite. Heavy but incredibly flavorful.“

“Grabbed dinner at Four Moon Tavern and it hit just right. Went with the pimento burger and a side of those beer battered onion rings. Burger was juicy with that cheesy kick, rings came out crispy and not greasy at all. Place has that classic pub feel, jukebox going, couple folks playing pool in the back, patio was open so we sat outside for a bit. Bartender was chill and kept the beers coming without any wait. Solid neighborhood spot when you just want good bar food and a laid back vibe.“

“Attended an event here! The staff were incredible, clean and accessible. Kid and dog friendly! We had a fabulous time and can't wait to return for another event! Thanks for everything!“

“This is my MOST FAVORITE bbq place in the whole USA. Been to many places but they food is absolutely delicious. Their staff is very very nice too, when I told them I was from Seattle, they treated me even more special. It’s Restaurant is a 10/10 💕🥰“

“Owner/s put a lot of effort and time to create a welcoming atmosphere and lively safe space within the community. The drinks are carefully crafted and true to their descriptions. Lastly, despite not being the center of the menu, the food is delicious and their basque cheesecake is always a must-have!“

“5 Stars ⭐️ amazing food, highly recommend“

“A must see if you go to Chicago. Burgers are the best in the city. Great vibes.“

“We rented the top part and watched it snow ... we were all there after our uncles funeral... This was his favorite restaurant...Wonderful food and our waiter was awesome ... Definitely will return“

“The guacamole 🥑 was amazing with the chips. Ribeye steak 🥩 was a great pairing with the pasta. Amazonian ice cream 🍨 was delicious. and a shot of espresso to finish was a very good combination of everything. Service was wonderful. Overall a great experience.“

“Classic, and favorite for a long time. Love coming back from time to time to check out there ever changing seasonal menu and some of their classic Mainstays. Always leave here impressed and longing to try more. Exceptional wine list offering value and yet sophisticated selections. I'm pressed to find a better balance of these characteristics on any wine list in the city. Elevated food and service without the pretention.“

“I keep seeing this brewery pop up and for good reason! It’s spacious, so you don’t feel crowded even when there’s a crowd there. They have a pool table and darts that add to the fun and entertainment! Excellent selection of beer and a great tap. Staff are the sweetest and I hear they have popups there sometimes too! Super dog friendly.“

“Excellent place!! Highly recommend the big pretzel 🥨 WOW! Drinks were great also.“

“A great place to meet friends and see Drag Queens every other month“

“So awesome! Great burgers great service“

“What a wonderful unique Chicago experience, it’s the speak easy we can all go to!! And no prohibition, so drink up!!!“

“What great food! What nice people! Can’t wait to go back.“

“Had my birthday dinner 🍽 there. Great place. Milwaukee, WI“

“We just moved the neighborhood and we have many choices for fun and food. Port And Park is Incredible the food is delicious. The service is genuinely extraordinary.. Then the ambience is warm and welcoming. Port And Park is our go to place!“

“A great place to have a party, the ambience is great and I will be back here again next time, the drinks and food are delicious too!“

“Heard so much about this brewery, but the afternoon I visited, it felt a little unremarkable. The beers were decent enough, though I wasn't blown away by the overall selection. For what you pay, I expected something a bit more special.“

“Great vibe! Happened upon it while in Chicago - highly recommend!“

“Amazing place and the staff are awesome“

“Prosciutto was delicious - compliments to the chef. Music was quite loud and table was quite wet but we made do. What really stood out was the exceptional service. If Samantha isn’t the best server in Chicago then I don’t know who is!!“

“We were greeted by friendly staff and patrons as soon as we walked in on a Sunday evening. We were asked what we wanted to drink right away and even though the taps blew we were led to other options. The food menu was the perfect size and the bartender answered all of our questions and even made us laugh a few times. The food was cooked right in front of us and it tasted so freaking good. Perfect bar.“

“WOW! I cannot recommend this place enough! From the amazing drinks and food, to the friendly and attentive staff! Kelley is such an asset to First Draft, she recommended great food options, and remembered our drinks from the day before. She greeted us with the biggest smile, and made sure we were taken care of like family. Such an A++ employee - give her a raise!“

“Best in the hood.“

“My first time here (new to Chicago) saw High on Fire and Negative Approach. Sounded great! Great staff, great room for music, hope to return many many more times!“

“Wonderful place and wonderful. Staff!! Wowwa the beer menu is ahhh Mazing!!“

“I had a great time in this restaurant with my family. The food, the coffee, and the desserts were really good. I ordered the quesabirrias which I loved and the blueberry French toast was really good. The staff was really kind and the atmosphere was great.“

“This is a great place to hang out and have conversation. Kid friendly, pet friendly and great vibe. Food is simple but really good. Beverages are awesome. Suggest to all to take a look at this little neighborhood gem. We come over every chance we get when in Chicago. Don't be a stranger. Enjoy!! Cheers. 👏👏🍻“

“Went for a working dinner/meeting with a friend and colleague. Loved everything about the place... Nice vibe, the service was attentive without being intrusive, and the food sublime. Best burger Ive had in forever and the chocolate cream oie dessert was for this sweet tooth, perfection. Will def. be going back.“

“The restaurant is so cute and it’s a legit mom and pop shop pop serves the tables and mom makes the food
The food was incredible
Had the carne asada and languistinos, sooo good,
and please when I die, bury me in a vat of that pina colada! Can’t wait to go back“

“Good location for folks working in the downtown/west loop area. Right next to the Union station south concourse. Not a parking friendly area.

Situated in the lobby of the building but well structured that it does feel it's in the midst of the foot traffic. Has a bar, indoor and outdoor seating areas.

Menu is not elaborate but has something for everyone. Food was decent.“

“Great live music and vibes during the clara-oke night. Space is beautiful. Staff is wonderful shout out to Riti, Emma, Lauren, Bradleigh, Brooke, and of course Clay for the best drink on the menu. Thank you guys for taking care of me. I came here 3 out of 5 nights I was in town for a reason.“

“Very nice and friendly bartenders. They are very good at making any kind of drinks.“

“YASSSSSSS! Perfect cocktails, delicious! 🍸amazing service!“

“Craft beer, Great Atmosphere & Location, staff is awesome and Kyle just makes you feel like you have been going there for years. A must before any Cubs Game!“

“My favorite lunch spot. I've been coming here for 2 years and I never once had a problem with the food. I also love their smoothies and desserts.The customer service is always great as well! The employees are always friendly and helpful.“

“I don't even want to know how much money I have spent here the past year LOL. I am here at least once a week! How can I not be with how close I live, how good the food is and how kind the staff is? I wish they could keep the French Onion and Baked Potato Soup permanently. I have also never seen a cleaner restaurant in my life. Highly recommend, bingo the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month!“

“Awesome tacos! Nice staff“

“A really enjoyable stop along the Chicago river with a nice view of the water and city. There is plenty of seating both inside and outside but it can definitely get busy at dinner time. The staff were super friendly and made sure we were taken care of the whole time. They have beer from local breweries which is nice as an out of city visitor. The jumbo pretzel was excellent and was probably the best part of the meal (I have some bias I love jumbo pretzels). The sandwich was also excellent, not too much horseradish and the beef and bacon went together well. We were sat at a weird spot, the seat were higher then our “table” which was really just the wall that went around the tree and mulchy area around it so it was fairly awkward to eat. However, that is pretty much my only complaint, if you want to try some locally inspired foods this is definitely worth the stop, also if you like to people watch or see the boats go by I recommend sitting outside.“

“At the last moment I decided to check out this live music event at Os Tap Tavern and it was the best decision I made all weekend!
It was a great spot to watch Michigan State defeat Illinois U and I discovered a great new band Going Down South
What a gem
Keep up the good work Chicago 🍻“

“Slept on this place for too long. Sat down at the bar one night with my old man and had a few of the house outlawgers while chatting with the man in charge. One of the coolest guys I’ve met and makes a damn good beer. Couldn’t recommend more. Great tunes too.“