32 Best Brewpubs in Chicago

“Service was great. Food was excellent. Unfortunately, they could not accept our gift card. The gift card is valid and has never been used. My guess is the server fat fingered it or typed it incorrectly. Either way, it made the experience a more expensive and soured an otherwise enjoyable brunch.“

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

“Had 2 of their burgers brought to our hotel when we visited Chicago on Sept 8th… OMG! They were the best burgers I’ve ever had! I haven’t stopped talking about them since we got home… contemplating making the almost 14 hour drive for another!!“

“Amazing atmosphere.... outstanding customer service...... Joe Mayor, Nicole, John and Cris are absolutely amazing...

The food is world class, the patio is overlooking Chicago River... the beer was spectacular...

If your visiting the Chi make sure to hit up this amazing brewery and venue!“

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

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

“We had our wedding welcome party at DBY for about 70 people and so appreciated the thought and care that the team put into our event! From the start the team made sure we had enough space (both inside and outside) and food, and were super communicative before and during the event. Love DBY, thanks for an awesome time!“

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

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

“Nice atmosphere for friends and fellowship“

“Let me start by saying I really love this place! For the last few months my co-worker and I have been coming here every Friday after work to relax with drinks and good food. The service is always top notch and the pizza is crazy delicious! We usually split The Butcher with an add of giardinara - totally amazing. Everything from the steak sandwich to the smash burger are delicious and don't even get me started on the fried pickles! You can't stop eating them!! I wish I had some photos to post but we always forget and just start devouring the food. Cheers to many more Fridays and thank you Crust Taproom!!“

“We stopped in on a Saturday night with no reservation and were seated right away in the basement lounge (which still has the full menu). There were 3 of us and we ordered a few plates to share and they were all SO good - the pretzel is incredible and was still soft and delicious leftover the next day. We also had the italian wontons, the bulgogi tots and the empanadas. The portions were generous and we had a lot leftover. We also ordered drinks and they were really good - the servers were also friendly. I'll definitely be back to check out the patio in the summer.“

“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.“

“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.“

“We recently had a work party at Industry Ales, and it was GREAT! They hosted us downstairs in their Mill Room, a great space for private events. Everyone raved about the food, the drinks, and the service. Can't wait to go back!“

“Hands down the Butter Burger was the best burger I have ever enjoyed, and I have thrown back a few burgers in my time...😎“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“I literally ran in on Tuesday, as I was driving through to NJ, grabbed a glass for my husband and a four-pack of the most deliciously well-balanced hazy IPA Ive ever had. And that’s saying a lot, as I ran
a 100% American craft beer bar for almost five years. Cudos to Hop Butcher for creating amazingly delicious beer. And thank-you for making my tired palate happy.“

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

“Awesome other half brewery taproom and restaurant. Good choice of beers on tap and loads of cans in the fridge. Didn't have food but lots of it was coming out and looked good. Had a chat with the owners, all very friendly and so were staff. Its a bit out from downtown chicago, but you can get the number 8 bus for £2 and it stops 100 meters from bar ( see photo )“

“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“

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

“Yummy beer, welcoming atmosphere!“

“I passed this place 3 times trying to find it. It's very unassuming, but I was on a mission to finally stop in. It was early and I was the only customer. I chatted with the bartender between sips and reading. I had the Marz and probably the tiger, but can't really remember. I remember them both being good, which is all that matters. They have a decent selection on tap, cans, bottles and cocktails. Again I was there solo, but the vibe from the bartender and space was legit. Kind of reminds me of Half Acres old location before they moved to expand. Hopefully they'll have a similar experience.“

“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“

“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!“