30 Best Brewpubs in Chicago

“Great space, the band was playing folk music which made it very unique and made us feel like we were in a different place; the server was amazing and not only gave us unbiased opinions on the food but was very attentive and friendly. The food was hit and miss - the fried oysters were on the greasy side and were cooked at different temperatures. The Guinness pours were stellar which is what the main attraction was.“

“The new version of Chicago’s venerable brewpub and brewery, the Goose Island Salt Shed carries on its tradition of great food and fantastic beer. One of the best patio views in the city.“

“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!!“

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

“Self pour, pay per oz. tap room with 4-5 different brewery's beers on tap. They also have wine and mixed drinks on tap as well. There is also food options but we did not eat. Overall it was a good visit but we probably won't make a return trip. Beverages start at around $.70 an ounce and it goes up from there. That adds up real quick and the price paid for the experience just didn't seem worth it.“

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

“Great experience and delicious beer! The service was exceptional, friendly and fast. Come here if you like IPAs but they have a little bit for everyone, their specialty is IPAs though. Their own hop water is good if you want an NA option. Good seating indoor and out, also have a to go room with merch. Absolutely loved their beer and highly recommend a visit! Very impressed and can't wait to go back!!“

“Had the pleasure of our 30th 😳 Class Reunion being hosted here😄. We had an amazing time. The staff was great, 10/10 service. The atmosphere, drinks, and food were all worth the trip to this lovely Northside Chicago spot. Thank you for hosting the Lane Tech C/O '96 😄“

“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.“

“Had a free beer ticket from the adjacent Hotel Collaborative and found a very nice place at the bar, some WiFi, an outlet, a real nice local hazy IPA, and a strong pour of Buffalo Trace, accompanied by ice water and lime. Andrew, a mixologist, conversationalist, and Goose Looking Dude wearing aviator sunglasses look like they been taken off by Tom Cruze only moments after buzzin’ the carrier’s tower, was most excellent to advise me on beer and whisky options. Thank you, Andrew and crew. Nice place to land, plan a bit, reflect and enjoy the company of new friends. Wrigleyville has it down, I’ll tell you what.“

“Nice atmosphere for friends and fellowship“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Food and drink- awesome - awesome!“

“Friendly and helpful staff“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Love this northside location & brewery!

Fresh takes on beer, cider, & seltzers with uniquely appealing varieties.

Wonderful clean, local low-key brewery bar with frequent food pop-up events, music & karaoke regularly.

P.S. Bartender Alice is also a complete sweetheart & pleasure to chat with behind the bar!“

“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!“

“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“