41 Best Craft Breweries near Skokie

“Nice space. Good beer. I had a pint of Twice Lucky. Excellent, live jazz from Chris Greene and Damian Espinosa on Sunday afternoon.“

“Everything very neat and clean. Waiters very friendly👍🏼“

“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!!“

“I keep seeing this brewery pop up and for good reason! It’s spacious, so you don’t feel crowded even when there’s a crowd there. They have a pool table and darts that add to the fun and entertainment! Excellent selection of beer and a great tap. Staff are the sweetest and I hear they have popups there sometimes too! Super dog friendly.“

“Great food and love the booth“

“We celebrated a birthday party here and the service was beyond amazing. Truly above and beyond. Philip, the manager, was so easy to work with. He responded to emails so fast and was so accommodating. When we got there, at opening, the tables were already set up and ready to go. I had opened a tab and told them when I wanted it to be cut off and they came and found me right away so that it didn’t go over. And it was busy busy busy. Truly them keeping an eye on my tab along with the actual fully packed bar was astonishing how organized they were. I want to make a special shout out to Zac and Zach for what amazing workers they are. They were so kind, friendly and helpful. I can’t wait to work with revolution and their staff again! Thank you for making such a memorable party. We will be talking about this forever!“

“2026 Chicago Brewery Journey – Fourth Stop
Stopped by Maplewood Brewery & Distillery and it’s clear right away this place is popular—very lively with a strong crowd and a great energy throughout. The beer selection is extensive, so there’s plenty to choose from.
One interesting note—the space had a noticeable coffee aroma. Not a bad smell by any means, but a little unexpected when you’re there for beer.
Overall, a fun and energetic stop with a lot to offer.“

“Lovely gal behind the bartender, don't u dare be mean to her. Beware of the bar itself (lol) there's a lip on the edge that two folks spilled drinks off of. (Definitely not me though...)
Garage doors that open up when weather allows, wonderful rustic look inside, and some decent beer!“

“Great beers Great atmosphere. Friendly staff!!“

“I have definitely had some less-than-stellar microbrewery experiences but this was NOT one of them. 100% success rate on the interesting and completely exceptional beer here. Solar flare, Portage Pils, Ridiculousness. Coming from THE Bier Capital of the planet, completely comfortable recommending this small business to do business with. Very good Bier indeed.“

“I attended a private event here yesterday and it was awesome. The venue was so cool, the staff was excellent, and the food and drinks were great. The event coordinators made a great choice when they picked Double Clutch. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be going back.“

“Suncatcher is The Place To Be.

Everyone working is friendly and knowledgeable. As a neighbor, I’m happy to have them. It’s a great gathering place to see a few friends, or a sunny time to spend by yourself.

As a beer drinker, I’m pleased at what Chicago has to offer and Suncatcher is in my top 3.

As a hoosier at heart, I love that they use Indiana malt.

Rog is the man.“

“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.“

“Hopewell has such a cute vibe! I loved the fact that they had a large selection of games for passing your time there as you enjoy the beer. The Lil Buddy was perfect. Just a little something. They also had super friendly bartender who was kind enough to give me a few stickers. I collect enamel pins, so was glad to buy one of those from the merch.“

“Great cider family and pet friendly“

“Nice atmosphere for friends and fellowship“

“A delightful space with many beers“

“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!“

“Amazing local brewery! They are dog friendly, and have something to drink for everyone. I love their watermelon beers and local food pop ups. We went there to watch the World Cup games and got to enjoy some free Turkish food. 10/10 would recommend!“

“Great beers. Great service and friendly, knowledgeable staff at Dovetail.“

“They consistently knock it out of the park on their flavors. I have SIBO and drinking kombucha helps, but i hate the vinegar taste that some of them have. However, every flavor i have bought from this company at the farmer's market tastes like fruit juices, without any hint of vinegar. I hope they sell somewhere close to me or i will be sad when the market ends next month 😬“

“Great beer. Fresh, crisp, & tasty.“

“Great beer. Great staff. Great live music.“

“I just saw the way Off Color Brewing took care of a family of ducks and I think that a staff who would go completely out of their way to help the wildlife in their area survive should be commended to the fullest. Thank you for being such wonderful humans!!!“

“It got quite loud and packed on Saturday afternoon, which made conversation a challenge. Still, the selection of brews was impressive, and the outdoor seating area offered a bit more breathing room. We enjoyed ourselves overall, despite the energy!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Great vibe! Happened upon it while in Chicago - highly recommend!“

“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!!“

“Hosted a 70-ish person birthday here. Amazing staff, food, drinks, and atmosphere. Beautiful outdoor space. We were looking for a laid back, fun, relaxing place to host a birthday and this place checked all those boxes. Shannon was great to work with, and our waitress was super cool. Loved seeing what looked to be a family operation in the kitchen! My only comment is that the barrel room needs just a little more light for those overcast days! We will be returning to une annee and they are at the top of our list for future events.“

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

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

“When you're about to turn into N capitol st, make sure you make a wide enough turn from the left lane! Park on the street then go check in, backing up is tight, you have a U turn room at dead-end,
Nice ppl and quick unloading,“

“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.“

“Great drinks and even better atmosphere.“

“Casa humilde was on point for food and drinks/unique beers. Shout out to Denise, who was an amazing industry professional, and the casa humilde team for ensuring that our group was well taken care of. I’m so glad to see a spot on Madison that brings a new flare to the neighborhood!“

“Best. Pizza. On. Earth…period“

“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 burgers, cold beer !“

“Had a great night at Uncommon Ground! Our bartender was great, the beer was amazing and the food was delicious! Definitely recommend.“

“I threw a small party in the Hops room this past weekend and it was great! We had a great server and delicious pizza, apps and drinks!“