30 Best Brewpubs in Chicago

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

“Literally one of the best burgers I have ever eaten!“

“We really liked the food and beer. The decor is fun with the flippy sign, and skylight, and river view. My only issue with this new location is the terrible parking situation. There are not nearly enough spaces, and if there is an event going on next door, it's impossible to even get near the place. i hope they fix the issue soon, considering there's an empty lot next door.“

“Truly one of the best breweries in the country, innovative, beer excellence. Not to be missed!“

“Saturday afternoon stop for a brew and snack. Wings were on the Smokey side.“

“We hosted a corporate event for around ~150 guests with a full private buyout on a Wednesday, and I can’t say enough good things about the entire team including Pete, Gabriel, Frankie. They were incredible to work with - helpful, responsive, and made everything seamless from start to finish.

We brought in food trucks to the back lot, and their in-house BBQ was also a huge hit. Guests loved pouring their own drafts (such a fun, interactive touch), and we appreciated being able to bring in our own non-alcoholic beverages too.

The space itself is super clean, beautifully laid out, with a great indoor/outdoor flow and close to everything in the West Loop. 10/10 would come back here again - and I’ll definitely be recommending this spot to my clients moving forward!“

“Very cool place! Love the merging of hard ciders and beers. Definitely will visit again on my next Chicago trip“

“Great place and spacious. We were a group of seven. We all had different beers to drink and two of us had a mixed drink that had grapefruit in it. Every employee is professional. Music was great. Bathrooms are beautiful and spotlessly clean. Very large gift shop if you are looking for that. It was my birthday and they gave me some Guiness ice cream (yes) and a Guiness beer with the foam on top had Make a Wish spelled on top. We ordered appetizers. We will return. I have attached some photos.“

“Roebuck is wonderful!!! Second weekend in a row and both the service and food are consistently excellent. Vibe is relaxed and I love the playing of records as the music selection for the entire restaurant. Don’t miss out on the ease of enjoying a pizza or salad. At some point this place is going to get so busy there will be a line out the door. Roebuck thank you for providing delicious food and a neighborhood feel.“

“Friendly and helpful staff“

“🌟 Discover Crushed by Giants Brewery! 🌟 Had an amazing late night time at Crushed by Giants Brewery recently! 🍻✨ This cozy spot in the heart of the city is a must-visit for beer lovers and foodies alike. Don't miss out on their beer lovers flight – the perfect way to sample all their delicious brews! We tried the Mac and Cheese with added chicken, and it was absolutely fantastic! The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about their craft.“

“Nice atmosphere for friends and fellowship“

“I recently hosted a birthday party on the second floor of Cruz Blanca Brewery, and it was nothing short of incredible! From the moment we walked in, the attentive wait staff ensured our group felt welcomed and well taken care of throughout the evening. The space was impressively spacious, making it perfect for our gathering. We never felt crowded, and there was plenty of room for everyone to mingle comfortably despite sharing the 2nd floor space with other patrons (since I decided not to rent out the entire floor for myself). The TVs were a much-appreciated addition, allowing for some of my friends who were Iowa fans to watch the game and add to the lively atmosphere. Everything was so reasonably priced – great food and drinks without breaking the bank! Emailing the events coordinator was incredibly simple and they were generously accommodating for what I was looking for. If you're looking for a fantastic venue for your next event, Cruz Blanca Brewery is definitely the place to be!“

“Haymarket is a pub on W. Randolph Street that we recently stopped by while waiting for our table at Au Cheval across the street to become available. They have a good sized indoor seating area as well as a few tables near the bar. Several tellies behind the bar showing sports games. Drink list includes a good selection of handcraft beers. We enjoyed a porter and blond that both pretty good, easy to enjoy while watching a bit of baseball and basketball on the evening. Would be happy to pop back in for another round if in the area if in the area again.“

“We tried Pho no. 1 Brewing tonight and we were really happy with it! We’ll be back again for sure! The Pho was a little sweeter than I expected, but it was my first time having it so I wasn’t sure what to expect. The beef skewers, egg rolls, and wings were amazing. All four of us left full and happy! Definitely recommend!“

“Before the spot burned down, this was my favorite neighborhood spot to visit for good beer and food.The food was always amazing. They served solid bar food and had some amazing dinner options. Also the atmosphere was really cool with the paintings and the windows into the brewery. They also had a wide variety of beer that they would come out with and rotate out seasonally, so it was always worth coming back to try the new beer they released.The parking was pretty good as there was a good amount of free parking near the venue.I talked with the owners and they are planning to reopen. I can't wait for them to come back!!“

“Great food, incredible drinks, unbeatable atmosphere. Local Option has quickly become our favorite neighborhood staple after moving to Lincoln Park a little over a year ago. It a quirky personality, creative menu, interesting history, and friendly staff. We always look forward to catching up with Tony when we stop in. Get the Wizard and you won’t regret it!“

“Came in after seeing the new menu posted! Marshall helped us out today and he was wonderful! Friendly and welcoming. The fried chicken sliders were INCREDIBLE, as well as the pizza and Brussel sprouts appetizer. Thanks for a great afternoon!!“

“Great Beers & Outstanding staff!

Hop Butcher makes incredible beers. They have a deep IPA line up with westys and neipas. Single to Triple. A few lighter pilsners and lagers. Plus a dark stout or two.

I tried about 12 4oz pours and everything was premium. The last one was a triple IPA and probably my favorite. Sylvia was my beertender and was SUPERB. Friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. Nick the manager was a hoot! A happier man you will not find. Enthusiasm & Joy overflowing.

Tap room is cool. Cement bar, wood tables and benches. Two different areas plus a take out room. Many many cans to go + merch.“

“13 beer taps plus also seltzers, coders, mixed cocktails on draft and a full bar. They have a brew house here. No beer to go on the day I arrived. Limited food menu from attached Ramona Grill. The plan for brewing is to both brew and can on premise. So far they are shipping in beer from NYC. Hopefully brewing begins in a few weeks.“

“Great drinks and even better atmosphere.“

“Love coming here in the mornings! My favorite coffee shop within 10 minutes of me. I normally get a cappuccino or a matcha/matcha lemonade. I love that I can bring my dog in to hang out with me too. It’s a good sized space, and they have a lot of events in the evenings as well.“

“They've got something for everybody, for every palette. Lately, my favorite brewery.“

“A pleasant neighborhood brewery, bar, and restaurant. We generally order burgers or fish and chips, and enjoy a local beer with our meal. We ordered soft pretzels for our ap, which came with two amazingly good dpping sauces - yum!
Great casual spot.“

“What an amazing company. Although I haven't had the chance yet to make an appointment for assistance, this company is very well respected & is growing bigger each day. I need help in opening a nightclub and/or restaurant here in Jacksonville, Florida. But I'd really love to work for Mr. Dec himself. Chicago is blessed to have him and this company.“

“Amazing food and drinks. We watched the Cubs game!“

“Yummy beer, welcoming atmosphere!“

“Such a great place! Had so much fun. Highly recommend.“

“No bowling lanes here! Google summary is wrong. They used to have it at their old stand alone location, but when they moved into District Brew Yards that no longer exists. If google allowed edits or comments like that, I'd do it... but they don't.. so i have to leave a review. sigh.“

“Atmosphere is great🥰 A quiet setting. Maggie was a great waitress she kept coming to our table making sure we needed anything 🥰 hats off to the chef!!!! food was great. I had the prime new yourk strip with garlic potatoes and vegetables wonderful. My man has the pan roasted salmon it was great 🥰🥰 will visit again“