10 Best Craft Breweries near Waukegan

1 Nightshade and Dark's Pandemonium Brewing

4.8 Superb 145 Reviews

216 West Clayton Street, Waukegan

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“great easy going atmosphere”

2 Pips Meadery / The Parlor at Pips Meadery

5.0 Superb 89 Reviews

1350 Tri State Parkway Ste 124, Gurnee · 3.68 miles

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“There is nothing about this place I don't recommend. The meads are amazing, their Cocktail Master is amazing at coming up with unusual combinations, and is great fun to talk to. The music mix is great as well (but possibly because I'm old 😁)! Overall, the place is extremely welcoming, with a selection of games and sofas so you can sit and enjoy your drinks and socialize.”

3 Living Full Kombucha

5.0 Superb 49 Reviews

811 Sheridan Road Ste B, Winthrop Harbor · 10.16 miles

“We had a great time at Living Full Kombucha! Great drinks, cool atmosphere, and wonderful people. We highly recommend it and will be back soon!”

4 Harbor Brewing Co. Lakefront Biergarten

4.7 Superb 55 Reviews

701 North Point Drive, Winthrop Harbor · 10.64 miles

“Beautiful experience lakeside.”

5 Tighthead Brewing Company

4.6 Superb 57 Reviews

161 N Archer Ave, Mundelein · 7.46 miles

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“Lived in Mundelein for22 years. I have since moved to Texas. I visit many microbreweries along my travels. It’s always a treat to come home and see my hometown brewery thriving. What a wonderful establishment with great craft beer. Keep up the great work. Cheers”

6 Grow Masters

4.9 Superb 177 Reviews

4641 Old Grand Avenue, Gurnee · 2.26 miles

“Always been sweet but now they are selling buds the old fashion way.....you get to open jar and smell if the sheet is any good .....let me tell ya about this purple grape stuff I got to day.... Oh I'll let ya know when I come down.. This place rocks and sells nugs... And the guys are always fricken cool...... .see ya there”

7 Lake Bluff Brewing Company

4.2 Good 120 Reviews

16 East Scranton Avenue, Lake Bluff · 5.05 miles

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“The beer and atmosphere are fabulous”

8 Broken Tee Brewing Company

4.6 Superb 102 Reviews

406 Green Bay Road, Highwood · 10.54 miles

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“My wife and I visited after a hike at nearby Fort Sheridan on a Saturday afternoon. The beers are solid. We enjoyed the Italian Pilsner and the Light Lager. Both refreshing after our hike. There is a kitchen, but we did not order any food. The overall ambiance is relaxed. Board games are available, or you can throw darts. There is an outdoor covered patio areas. Very family friendly. Our bartender, Paul, was great. Very knowledgeable about the beers and other nearby breweries. Put this on your list of Highwood spots to check out.”

9 Mickey Finn's Brewery

4.1 Good 309 Reviews

345 North Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville · 4.89 miles

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“🍔🍺 Stopped by Mickey Finn’s Brewery to grab a burger and enjoy a beer. The atmosphere was pleasant, and it’s a great little local spot to hang out. Unfortunately, the service was slower than expected, with the beer taking a while to arrive and refills coming pretty late as well. The burger was decent, although the fries were a bit overcooked. 😊 Overall, it was an okay experience with a nice vibe, but there’s definitely some room for improvement before I’d give it five stars.”

10 Half Day Brewing Company

4.0 Good 393 Reviews

200 Village Green South, Lincolnshire · 9.85 miles

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“Greet beers , owners and staff. Highly recommend!”