31 Best Brewpubs in Chicago

“We hosted a partner happy hour and had a great experience. Worked with Colleen to organize and plan — she was responsive and easy to work with. Unfortunately a last minute storm forced us to move inside but we had a great set up. It’s a beautiful venue with great beer and food. Highly recommend for your next outing!!“

“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!!“

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

“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.“

“Crust Brewing is a great neighborhood spot. I mostly go for their selection of beer, but I come back for the conversation. The staff is very friendly, we always end up staying longer than planned when Angie is behind the bar lol. They claim their pizza is the best but I’d tell you to get the Smash Burger. Definitely worth stopping in, tell Angie hello!“

“Pretzel is huge and absolutely delicious. Our server Teddy was the best, super friendly and attentive even while it was busy. Drinks were good and we got to enjoy them on a beautiful patio with nice shady spots. Highly recommend as a lunch/dinner spot in wrigley!!“

“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!!“

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

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

“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.“

“Friendly and helpful staff“

“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.“

“Food and drink- awesome - awesome!“

“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.“

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

“Yummy beer, welcoming atmosphere!“

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

“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 )“

“Big fan of this space. The interior is beautifully designed. The restroom alone is inspiration for my own restroom remodel at home. I love the deep green tile and warm up lighting from the wooden sconces. The rest interior is nicely appointed as well, live plants adorn the windows, sandal wood burned for a pleasing aroma from time to time, great atmospheric jazz music. Attention to detail is there.

Izzy was a fantastic host; knowledgeable, hospitable, kind and welcoming. We had a few beers, loved the cardamom infused beer. No complaints at all.

They had a selection of other eclectic consumables. From vintage playboy magazines, to high end Portuguese tinned fish, to craft soda, THC beverages and top notch beers with unique combinations and incredible depth of flavor, this place has it all.

It was a little less busy than I would have liked, as it is an incredible experience, I hope business is good overall and that they will be a fixture in the neighborhood and community for many years to come!“

“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.“

“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“