50 Best Beer Bars in Chicago

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

“dope as food fire beer🔥🔥🔥“

“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 💕🥰“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“What a wonderful place! Great location with plenty of parking. The hospitality and service was 5 star. The food and specialty cocktails were excellent. We had a 1972 class reunion there today. Mike Moreno is one of our classmates. He and his family treated us like royalty. I wish I lived closer because it’s a beautiful place.“

“So awesome! Great burgers great service“

“Fabulous as always A Chicago go to for me“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“The perfect bar, I fear. I can’t believe I have ANY pictures in this place because I’m always just talking to someone or playing pool or queueing up songs on the jukebox. There’s something about this place that you can’t really take a picture of: the people are always friendly and chill, you can tell it has a low staff turnover rate, the food is ALWAYS good. This is the kind of bar which would be the ultimate muse for a poet from the 1800s. My one drink photo is an espresso martini that was made with love, but know that they put just as much love into every beer they pour. It just isn’t as instagrammable.“

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

“Lovely gal behind the bartender, don't u dare be mean to her. Beware of the bar itself (lol) there's a lip on the edge that two folks spilled drinks off of. (Definitely not me though...)
Garage doors that open up when weather allows, wonderful rustic look inside, and some decent beer!“

“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!“

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

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

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

“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!!“

“Amazing place and the staff are awesome“

“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!“

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

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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. 👏👏🍻“

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

“Lovely place for a cocktail, conversation and live music. Lots of seating options so you can get as close or far to the music as you’d like. Bartenders do a great job creating original craft cocktails with seasonal options. Service was exceptional“

“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!“

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

“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 place. Good food, good beer list and great bartenders!“

“My group of 7 ate here 5/31/25 during my Bachelorette party and everything was wonderful. I had made a reservation, but due to some train delays we were running late. The hostess called to verify we were still coming and pushed our reservation back to accommodate us. The appetizers we had were delicious (Kung pao cauliflower, pretzel bites, and the spinach and artichoke dip). Everyone loved their food and raved about the tater tots. Lol At the end a manager brought us over two complimentary skillet cookies and a round of champagne to toast. I have a friend who is sober and the manager went and got her a sparkling grapefuit without a second of hesitation. I truly appreciated all of it. There is a 3% service fee that they will remove if you ask. We had them remove the fee and left that money as more tip for the server. I will note that for our large party they can only split a check in two or have it all on one. The hostess that I spoke to originally did inform me of this when I made my reservation, but it is something to keep in mind.“

“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 🍻“

“I would have enjoyed Little Toasted six stars had I not been riding a train and on a layover whilst wearing comfortable clothing and not something nicer. I ended up there at happy hour on a Wednesday that didn’t include happy hour prices on beer but did on whiskey. Ordered an $8 beer anyways and was underwhelmed by its size. Lucky for me whiskey neat or on ice is half off. Very lucky for me and to make me happy, they had Hudson Rye Maple Cask (not often spotted in the wild). I asked for a 2 ounce pour over ice and it paired well with the tiny Hazy Beer Hug I was also sipping on. I didn’t try any food, but wish I had been hungry as the menu was small but packed in flavorful sounding options. Seems like this place is always going to be jumping at happy hour, so plan accordingly.“

“Update: It's s probably been 2 or so years since I've been in. Was in the neighborhood and had to stop in for nostalgia. Service is just as good as I remember and the food is still top notch! Shrimp Po boy and the wings tasted like I remember. Love the addition of the On Trend: Fire : It Slaps cocktail menu.

Excellent craft beer selection beyond just IPA's. Food has been consistently solid for the 7+ years I've been coming here.“

“Great drinks and beer selection and fabulous food selection pizza 🍕 ribs salads and more but the best part super pet friendly 🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐱“

“Awesome tacos! Nice staff“

“Best in the hood.“