27 Best Beer Bars near Downers Grove

Orange & Brew® Bottle Shop and Tap Room Bar • $$
1027 Burlington Ave, Downers Grove

Customers` Favorites

Pollyanna Sugar Cookie Fun Size
Pipeworks Pineapple Guppy
Blackberry
Pastry Boy

“Wide selection of beers to buy and a nice selection to have inside or on the patio. Very friendly staff. They have NA beer, and slushies suitable for the kids, something for everyone. The lemon icee is amazing. They have really good stuffed pretzels as well.

Parking: Being right by the commuter rail station and by the library makes it a little challenging to find parking sometimes. Street parking is free and, after a certain hours during the week the commuter parking lot parking is free, and free on weekends. Not bad in the evenings, usually. Downers Grove also has a parking garage a short walk away with free 4-Hour parking during the week.

Kid-friendliness: They have a selection of fun drinks for the kids including icees.“

4.6 Superb38 Reviews
Alter Brewing Company Brewery • $$
2300 Wisconsin Ave UNIT 213, Downers Grove

“well I had the pleasure to work here today, and even though it was court related I am so wanting and willing to help again on my own! its amazing that there are places and people who are out here in the world that we live in that care so much for others when mostly the people we have in our lives don't bother to try. I truly wish that more people felt more willing to give back to those who really need our help; rather than to take for their own selfish reasons and that is my wish. my recommendation would to have this place not change a thing but for people to change how they are to others! truly an amazing place to wana volunteer at or even to donate to give to those less fortunate!!! thank you for having me today!!!“

4.6 Superb43 Reviews
The Beer And Now Beer Bar • $
2801 Ogden Ave Suite 7, Lisle - 4.95 miles

“Outstanding selection and helpful employees, very welcoming for a first time and the drinks I got were some of the best I've ever had“

5 Superb44 Reviews
Beer on the Wall Beer Bar •
105 N York St, Elmhurst - 7.29 miles

“We always come for trivia night on Wednesdays but are now also coming for weird movie Tuesdays! I love coming and sitting at the bar to chat with their amazing bartenders. They are so knowledgeable and always give me and my boyfriend amazing recommendations even when we have completely different tastes in beer. Luchiano has yet to be wrong on a recommendation and we have been coming for the past year and a half!“

4.7 Superb45 Reviews
Shoeless Joe's Ale House & Grille Beer Bar • $$
1480 W Lake St, Addison - 9.6 miles

Customers` Favorites

Half Slab of BBQ Ribs and Tator Tots
Beer Battered Chicken Fingers
Sante Fe Chicken Egg Rolls
Buffalo Chicken Flatbread
Sweet Potato Fries
Stuffed Mushrooms
Lobster Bisque
Fish and Chips
Fried Pickles
Italian Beef

“For a great mixed drink, ask for Beth. Friendly and took time to chat with us. From out of town it's always nice trip add places to out lost to come back to return we visit Chicago.And you could tell her attitude was genuine and not just to get a tip. When staff is friendly it just makes a place seen more welcoming. The drink was delicious and OMG she knew EVERY single one of her flavored vodkas off the top of her head! They've got a lot. That's love right there 😆 Reminds me of our local bar at home. Betty you're the best. We'll never call you Liz! 😉“

4 Good109 Reviews
Greek Islands Lombard Greek • $$
300 E 22nd St, Lombard - 2.6 miles

Customers` Favorites

Greek Islands Cold Plate
Horiatiki Village Salad
Saganaki Flaming Cheese
Flaming Saganaki Cheese
Mediterranean Sea Bass
Mediterranean Chicken
Home Made Gyros Plate
Spinach Cheese Pie
Pan Fried Calamari
Dessert & Coffee

“Only complaint was that the dining room was noisy, so that it made conversation difficult. Most likely the result of a large crowd, with a 20 to 40 minute wait.

Vegetarian options: Depends on how strict a vegetarian. It is authentic Greek cuisine, so there are many seafood options. Strict vegetarians will be limited to roasted vegetables and hummus dishes, but they will try their best to accommodate.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free dishes are labeled on the menu, but I don't think this is a totally gluten free kitchen with separate prep and cooking areas.

Parking: Large self parking lot that can overflow into other parking areas.

Kid-friendliness: Lots of families with children dine here. Many options on a children's menu.

Wheelchair accessibility: Large dining area with good access to move around, including the washrooms. Very little floor transitions (bumps or steps) unless one is going to back private dining rooms.“

4.6 Superb271 Reviews
Miskatonic Brewing Craft Kitchen Brewpubs • $$
47 E Chicago Ave #120, Naperville - 7.49 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Katsu-Schnitzel
Salt and Vinegar Wings
Grilled Beef Short Rib
Smoked Pimento Cheese
Lumpia Spring Rolls
Nurnberger Bratwurst
Filipino Longganisa
Hungarian Sausage
Eggplant Chorizo
Chicken Schwarma

“Great cocktails too!! Split all the small plates with friends!“

4.6 Superb105 Reviews
The Open Door Taproom & Bottle Shop Bar • $
20 S Prospect Ave, Clarendon Hills - 3.03 miles

“This establishment is a wonderful addition to downtown Clarendon Hills. They offer a wide variety of cocktails, wonderful selection of wine by the glass or bottle and extensive beer menu.
The owner and staff here are so friendly and welcoming. It is the perfect place to enjoy an outdoor beverage.“

4.8 Superb37 Reviews
Tannins Wine Bar & Boutique Wine Bar • $$
112 N York St, Elmhurst - 7.3 miles

Customers` Favorites

Bottle of Wine with Friends
Charcuterie
Retail Shop
Chardonnay

“We always know we’ll have a wonderful time at Tannins. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the service team is attentive and friendly, and the wine selection is exceptional. Their wine club is a fantastic value, offering great perks at a very reasonable price. Tannins is our go-to spot for a relaxed and enjoyable evening. Highly recommend!

Gregg & Kim“

4.8 Superb35 Reviews
Old Town Pour House (Oak Brook Center - Oak Brook) American • $$
8 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook - 4.16 miles

Customers` Favorites

Nashville Hot Chicken Wrap
Pour House Chopped Salad
Blackened Salmon Salad
Smoked Chicken Wings
Filet Mignon Sliders
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Bacon Cheeseburger
Spicy Shrimp Tacos
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Pour House Burger

“there is a fantastic rock and roll brunch menu. the service is excellent. and I can highly recommend the Long Island Iced Teas.“

4.5 Superb531 Reviews
302 South Burgers • $
302 Town Square, Wheaton - 4.94 miles

Customers` Favorites

302 Burger Double Cheeseburger with Bacon
302 Burger and Onion Rings
Funnel Cake Fries
Kid's Meal Slider
Chicken Sandwich
Burger and Fries
Chicken Tenders
Grilled Cheese
Vanilla Shake
Wheaton Bowl

“The food and staff are outstanding !! Food is cooked fresh and has comes out perfect.. Staff is friendly and always provides excellent customer service. Menu is fairly priced and family friendly.“

4.6 Superb55 Reviews
The Bavarian Lodge German • $$
1800 Ogden Ave, Lisle - 3.97 miles

Customers` Favorites

Wienerschnitzel with Bread Dumplings and Gravy
German Sausage Platter Pick Two
The German Sausage Platter
Stuffed Potato Dumplings
Bavarian Lodge Meatloaf
Bavarian Pretzel Basket
Scotch Egg with Mustard
Homemade Apple Strudel
Liver Dumpling Soup
German Potato Salad

“I ate at the Bavarian Lodge yesterday for lunch and was very happy with the food and service. The meals have so much food I had plenty to take home for dinner. We sat at the bar and were served by Hunter and Tyler and then went above and beyond. I am very unfamiliar with German food and they gave great recommendations and my meal was outstanding. Hunter and Tyler did a great job and made the visit perfect. There is an option in the lower left corner of the menu that let's you pick two or three entrees and sides. I thought that was the best deal to try a variety of different food. I will definitely go back.“

4.5 Superb181 Reviews
Miskatonic Brewing Company Brewery • $$
1000 N Frontage Rd c, Darien - 5.56 miles

“The food is Excellent! The mixed drinks are Delicious and refreshing! And the staff so friendly and very informative about all their food and drinks. A great place to hang out at.“

4.6 Superb41 Reviews
JT's Porch Saloon & Eatery Bar & Grill • $
665 W Roosevelt Rd, Lombard - 3.66 miles

Customers` Favorites

Traditional Wings with Buffalo Sauce
Served w Fries & Hush Puppies
Alaskan Cod Fish Sandwich
Italian Beef Egg Rolls
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
JT's Nacho Platter
Chopped Cobb Salad
Breakfast Burger
California Burger
Beer Selection

“food is great! must try wings!“

4.5 Superb112 Reviews
GroundLevel 105 Wine Bar • $$
105 W St Charles Rd, Lombard - 5.38 miles

Customers` Favorites

Smoked Brisket Panini
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Grilled Veggie Panini
Macaroni and Cheese
Crispy Cauliflower
French Onion Soup
Chicken Pot Pie
Mashed Potatoes
Lobster Nachos
Lobster Bisque

“If you don’t know yet, Lombard has got it going on! And GL105 is an outstanding example of this quaint suburb. Expect high quality and comfortable casual dining; perfect place to meet up with friends.

The bartender knows how to mix and they have great taste in wines. Their creative menu will please a variety of tastes with tender smoked meats, tasty Asian dishes and other savory feasts. We hit up the short rib stroganoff, chicken fried rice bowl and pressed short ribs. Every bite was delicious (maybe the mashed potatoes weren’t quite at the same level.)

Hosts were a little stiff but the rest of the staff was very committed to making sure we had a great time and we did!“

4.5 Superb107 Reviews
302 Wheaton Hamburger • $
302 W Front St, Wheaton - 6.39 miles

Customers` Favorites

Single Cheeseburger
The Chorizo Burger
Impossible Burger
Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Tenders
Root Beer Float
Wheaton Bowl
Onion Rings
Chicago Dog
302 Burger

“took my kids to their events and they are always amazing. food is the best and staff so friendly“

4.5 Superb89 Reviews
Wild Wings & Slot$ Beer Bar • $$
Free Rear Parking, 10446 W Cermak Rd, Westchester - 7.12 miles

“Come check out these wild wings. delicious a variety of flavors.“

4.5 Superb25 Reviews
The Village Tavern & Grill of Carol Stream Bar & Grill • $
291 S Schmale Rd, Carol Stream - 7.63 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fish Fry Platter with Fries
World Famous Chicken Fingers
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Finger Platter
Chicken Finger Dinner
Pot Roast Sandwich
Beef Stroganoff
Soup of the Day
BBQ Pulled Pork
Reuben Sandwich

“We have always enjoyed VT but this was poorly managed. We came in on a Wednesday and ask to sit at a booth. The booth they sat us at was right next to a party they had going on. And people were standing right at the edge of the booth and was extremely loud. Why they didn't put the party separated in the empty section by the bar would be more appropriate. It seems they were over the limit on the one side. So we asked to move to a booth that was empty. They said we couldn't move to that booth as it wasn't open. Needless to say we took our business elsewhere.“

4.4 Superb162 Reviews
Noon Whistle Brewing Brewery • $$
800 E Roosevelt Rd, Lombard - 3.72 miles

“beautiful location for your private events!“

4.3 Superb83 Reviews
Dunkley's Tavern Bar • $$
96 E Lake St, Addison - 8.59 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Avacado Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Avocado
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Cheeseburger Deluxe
Chicken Sandwich
Dunkley Burger
Chopped Salad
Chicken Wings
Hamburger

“Wonderful place to have a meal. The Dunkley Burgers is awesome!“

4.2 Good54 Reviews
Warrens Ale House Gastropubs • $
51 Town Square, Wheaton - 4.98 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bread Pudding
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Nashville Hot Chicken
Goose Island Beer SPF
Italian Beef Egg Rolls
Buffalo Cheese Curds
Beer Hall Pretzel
Craft Draft Pints
Impossible Burger
Crispy Fish Tacos

“Also a weird waitress that overserved. kept asking if we needed anything literally every 2-3 minutes. Great menu. Not the cleanest place. run down and dirty“

4.3 Superb211 Reviews
Old Town Pour House (Freedom Commons - Naperville) American • $$
1703 Freedom Dr, Naperville - 5.98 miles

Customers` Favorites

Peanut Butter Snickers Pie
Kung Pao Cauliflower
Snickers Pie Shooters
Filet Mignon Sliders
Smoked BBQ Platter
Potato Beer Soup
Impossible Burger
Scorpion Burger
Ahi Tuna Tacos
Smoked BBQ Ribs

“Very great all around! We will be back again!“

4.3 Superb281 Reviews
Main Street Pub Pubs • $$
466 N Main St, Glen Ellyn - 5.5 miles

Customers` Favorites

Spinach & Artichoke Dip with Tortilla Chips
Drunken Pear Burger with Fries
Cheeseburger and Fries
Buffalo Bleu Burger
Fried Pickle Burger
Bacon Wrapped Dates
California Burger
Spicy Tater Tots
Pub Patty Melt
Veggie Burger

“Great good, cold beer, good service!“

4.1 Good64 Reviews
Nobel House American • $$
419A N Main St, Glen Ellyn - 5.37 miles

Customers` Favorites

Oysters on the Half Shell
Side Salad Mac and Cheese
Smoked Brisket Sandwich
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Sweet Potato Fries
Noho Prize Platter
Brussels Sprouts
Dynamite Shrimp
Brisket Chili
Smoked Cubano

“We had an event at Nobel House on a Sunday afternoon. The staff was great and the food was out of this world. We had about 40 people and many told me how much they liked the food , atmosphere and service. Thanks to everyone there for making it great.“

4 Good71 Reviews
Freedom Brothers Pizzeria & Alehouse Naperville Pizza • $$
1293 S Naper Blvd, Naperville - 6.86 miles

Customers` Favorites

BYO Personal Detroit Style Pizza
Margherita with Pepperoni
Once Bitten Twice Baked
Build Your Own Pizza
Grilled Cheese Pizza
Loaded Potato Pizza
Fettuccine Incident
Neopolitan Pizza
Number 13 Baby
Grateful Bread

“Love the rock/metalhead atmosphere. Keep doing what you’re doing.“

4.1 Good174 Reviews
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Pints

Pints Bar & Grill • $$
112 S York St, Elmhurst - 7.21 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fried Cheese Curds
Sweet Potato Fries
Pot Roast Nachos
Chicken Wings
Street Tacos
Beef Burger
Tater Tots
Burgers

“Stopped in after a gig with my band….cool place to hang!“

3.8 Good76 Reviews
Tapville Social - Naperville American • $$
216 S Washington St, Naperville - 7.47 miles

Customers` Favorites

Beer-Battered Pickle Chips V
Wisconsin Cheddar Curds V
Elote Street Corn Hash V
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Craft Pretzel Bites V
Spring Cocktail Flight
Savory Chicken Wings
Southwest Egg Rolls
Brisket Street Tacos
Santa Fe Egg Rolls

“This is one of my favorite spots. Drinks are always amazing. The bartender Kevin is awesome. Every drink he has made is so delicious..Kevin is a true bartender! He is making sure his drinks taste good before serving them to us. I have gone 4 times in a couple months bringing different friends with me. They all love it there. The food is delicious. Especially spinach artichoke dip. Make sure you meet the bartender Kevin! We all loved his drinks!!!“

3.8 Good299 Reviews