10 Best Breweries in Chicago

We've collected top 10 mentioned breweries in Chicago from other articles such as American Eats, TripSavvy, OpenTable.

Best Breweries in Chicago

Half Acre Beer Co Balmoral Take Away Cafe & Beer Garden
Half Acre Beer Co Balmoral Take Away Cafe & Beer Garden
4.7 (323 ratings)
Rotating house-brewed beers are tapped in a tasting room & seasonal garden & paired with pub fare.
2050 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
Brewery
Mentioned by Hop Culture
The 7 Best Breweries in Chicago
"Somewhere between Dovetail and Marz is Half Acre, a relative OG by craft beer standards (it was founded by Gabriel Magliaro in 2006). While you may have heard of packaged brewery staples like Daisy Cutter West Coast Pale Ale or Pony Pilsner, the brewery also makes several draft-only offerings that are best experienced at one of their two taprooms. For the original location, check out their space at Lincoln Avenue; for a beer garden vibe, visit the expanded facility on Balmoral."
Mentioned by American Eats
Best Breweries in Chicago
"The Half Acre Beer Company has two Chicago locations, one on Lincoln Avenue and the other on Balmoral. Both locations are similar in that they offer patrons both kitchens and taprooms. However, if you want to buy something from the gift shop, you’ll have to go to the Lincoln location."
Moody Tongue Brewing Company
Moody Tongue Brewing Company
4.6 (239 ratings)4 (14 ratings)
Exotic beers are offered along with oysters & cake at this brewery tasting room with a fireplace.
2515 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
RestaurantFood & DrinkBarBreweryEvent venue
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
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"It’s not often that you find a fine-dining tasting menu inside of a brewery. But everything about Moody Tongue will subvert your expectations. The kitchen at their intimate South Loop space is helmed by nine-time Michelin star chef Jared Wentworth, who has crafted a menu designed to thoughtfully elevate the intersection of food and beer."
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
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"Moody Tongue moved from Pilsen to near McCormick Place with dreams of creating a tasting-menu restaurant that could attract Michelin attention. That plan never fully developed as the pandemic halted momentum. So the brewery shifted to barbecue with Slagel Family Farms short rib, pork ribs, pulled pork, and more."
Goose Island Taproom
Goose Island Taproom
4.7 (633 ratings)4.5 (207 ratings)
1800 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
BreweryFood & DrinkBrewpub
Mentioned by Passion Passport
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"You don’t need to be a beer snob to have heard of Goose Island, probably the most recognizable Chicago beer to the general public across the country. Their Clybourn taproom is a spacious and central location that you can easily integrate into your Chicago itinerary. If you get the chance to visit in person, you’ll have access to their bottled lineup of bourbon barrel aged stouts, but their year-round and seasonal offerings are just as enticing."
Mentioned by South Side Social
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"Goose Island Beer Company may have multiple locations in the U.S., but John Hall opened the first brewery in Chicago after returning home from a trip to Europe that inspired him to bring good beer to the states. The brewery has separate rooms for innovation programs and yeast propagation units. Barrel-aged beers have a 143,00 square foot barrel warehouse and dedicated stockroom."
Metropolitan Brewing
Metropolitan Brewing
4.6 (435 ratings)
House beers are offered in a warehouselike tasting room with river views & BYO food (or order in).
3057 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
BreweryBar
Mentioned by LL World Tour
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"Tucked down Rockwell Avenue in the Avondale neighborhood, Metropolitan Brewing’s Tap Room sits right on the banks of the North Branch of the Chicago River. They’re currently building a massive outdoor patio right on the river, but in the meantime, you can get a beer, order food from the rotating delivery partners, and gaze at the green views out the massive floor to ceiling windows. ➙ Need a place to stay?"
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
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"Bars Breweries Avondale. You won't find food on the menu at this Avondale brewery's riverside patio and dining room space, but guests are welcome to order from nearby restaurants—Kuma's Corner and Dmen Tap are just a couple options—to accompany Metropolitan's German-style lagers."
Mentioned by UrbanMatter
14 Best Breweries to Visit in Chicago
"Don’t be fooled by the warehouse aesthetic—there’s a lot more going on behind the scenes than you realize. This BYO food joint nestled up on the riverbanks in Bucktown offers outdoor seating with gorgeous views of the surrounding greenery, making you feel like you’re miles outside the city limits."
Corridor Brewery & Provisions
Corridor Brewery & Provisions
4.4 (476 ratings)
Warehouse-style spot brewing seasonal beers to pair with creative gastropub cooking in funky digs.
3446 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
BreweryAmerican restaurantBarBrewpub
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
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"Farmhouse-style ales go hand in hand with a rustic farmhouse kitchen at Corridor Brewery & Provisions. Pair one of their hop-forward brews with a Midwest bar snacks or an artisan pizza made with local ingredients. The always-changing draft list ranges from double IPAs to fruity sours to funky saisons."
Mentioned by Bitches Who Brunch
Chicago’s Best Outdoor Brunches
"This brewpub boasts one of our favorite brunch burgers in the city. The restaurant’s no reservation policy can work in your favor if you arrive early and request a seat on the patio. Enjoy people watching on Southport while you eat."
Old Irving Brewing Co.
Old Irving Brewing Co.
4.5 (749 ratings)
Funky warehouse spot serving house beers & gastropub fare with a beer hall, TVs & a cornhole game.
4419 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60641, USA
BrewpubAmerican restaurantBarBrewery
Mentioned by UrbanMatter
14 Best Breweries to Visit in Chicago
"High up there on the other end of the Chicago spectrum, Old Irving resides just east of Portage Park and offers plenty of beers for all kinds of hops lovers. Favorites include the Being Ernest, a Hemingway-inspired Belgian tripel made in collaboration with Forbidden Fruit, Marz, Maplewood, and Off Color, and ‘Til Death, a Pilsner worthy of wedding bells. It’s homey and delightful and a perfect hideaway spot."
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
4.1 (891 ratings)
Brewpub chain serving house beers & upscale pub food & American fare in lively environs.
1 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
Bar & grillAmerican restaurantBreweryBrewpubHamburger restaurantSports bar
Mentioned by lyft.com
Top 10 Most Visited Breweries in Chicago
"Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery is a welcoming and engaging craft beer experience with a variety of unique craft beer freshly brewed on site to pair with our popular American crave-able food like our Brewery Nachos Bacon Chicken Mac n’ Cheese, Fish and Chips and Bacon Cheddar Burger."
Bungalow by Middle Brow
Bungalow by Middle Brow
4.6 (384 ratings)
Pub fare from breakfast toasts to pizza complements the house beers at this funky, open taproom.
2840 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
BrewpubBreweryCafeGrocery storeRestaurantWine barWinery
Spiteful Brewing Tap Room
Spiteful Brewing Tap Room
4.7 (195 ratings)
Chill, industrial spot for sipping house beers & playing darts. Garage doors open in season.
2024 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
Brewery
Mentioned by UrbanMatter
14 Best Breweries to Visit in Chicago
"A gorgeous brick warehouse with garage doors that open in the summertime, Spiteful Brewing is anything but. In fact, they’re more likely benevolent to their loyal customers, producing a delicious, new beer every season. Communal seating rounds out the welcoming atmosphere that comes with a visit to Spiteful Brewing."
Goose Island Brewhouse
Goose Island Brewhouse
4.4 (591 ratings)
Numerous handcrafted beers go with elevated pub grub in casual-chic digs with views of the vats.
1800 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
BreweryBrewpub

Top Best Chinese Restaurants in Chicago

Great Buffet
Great Buffet
3.4 (426 ratings)
2531 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
Chinese restaurantAsian restaurantSeafood restaurant
Chengdu Impression Restaurant 成都印象
Chengdu Impression Restaurant 成都印象
4.4 (491 ratings)
Bright, casual restaurant with an eclectic mix of classic Chinese dishes & sushi rolls.
2545 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Chinese restaurantSichuan restaurant
TAO Chicago
TAO Chicago
4.3 (1390 ratings)
Soaring, glamorous venue featuring high-end Asian cuisine & cocktails, plus a posh nightclub.
632 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
RestaurantAsian restaurantChinese restaurantJapanese restaurantLoungeNight clubSushi restaurantThai restaurant
Mentioned by UrbanMatter
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"WOW. And that’s exactly what you’ll get in this high-end, posh Asian nightclub. Dance the night away in this 1000-capacity dance club in Chicago featuring a 10-foot Japanese bell, world-famous DJ sets, and funky lights. Make your VIP request here."
Mentioned by OpenTable
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"An outpost of the New York City original, TAO is a large two-level space with four private dining rooms and a large bar. Daybed sofas abound and the eclectic lounge is a perfect bl..."

Best Diners in Chicago

Edgebrook Coffee Shop
Edgebrook Coffee Shop
4.7 (195 ratings)
Urban eatery preparing hash & other American classics with a modern twist for breakfast & lunch.
6322 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60646, USA
Diner
Baker Miller
Baker Miller
4.3 (204 ratings)
Homey bakery using its own flour in baked goods & offering grain-focused cafe eats plus a toast bar.
4655 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
Brunch restaurantAmerican restaurantCoffee shopDinerFlour millTea house
Golden Nugget Pancake House
Golden Nugget Pancake House
4.3 (1496 ratings)
Breakfast, American eats & soda-fountain favorites served around the clock in basic diner digs.
2406 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
RestaurantAmerican restaurantDinerFamily restaurant
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
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"With several locations across the city, Golden Nugget has been a Chicago staple for more than 50 years. There’s something for everyone as the expansive menu has buttercream waffles, crepes, fried steak, liver and onions, “Flavors of Italy” and “South of the Border” dishes, and daily specials."

Best Spas in Chicago

Spa Space
Spa Space
4.4 (204 ratings)
161 N Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
Day spaBoutiqueEvent venueFacial spaMassage spaMassage therapistNail salonSpaSports massage therapistWaxing hair removal service
Mentioned by Kev's Best
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"Spa Space is conveniently located on Canal Street in Chicago. Spa Space efficiently assembles a rigorous way of body and skincare having a relaxing and sumptuous environment centred on exceptional client services. They have staff and professionals that are passionate and hardworking to ensure the wellness of every customer."
The Spa by Asha James Hotel
The Spa by Asha James Hotel
4 (11 ratings)
55 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
SpaFacial spaMassage therapist
Mentioned by The Telegraph
Hotels
"This hotel is sophisticated ode to design and feels like the residence of a Mad Men character, with its mid-century-esque furnishings, mural-splashed walls and clean lines throughout. Room service from the on-site David Burke’s Primehouse draws in repeat guests."
RUBY ROOM Spa & Shop
RUBY ROOM Spa & Shop
5 (3 ratings)
1743 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Spa
Mentioned by Racked Chicago
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"The Ruby Room's mission is to positively affect the energy & spirit of those they touch. Ruby Room's signature "Healing Ritual" incorporates your chosen intention and selection of a Ruby Room Aroma Infused Flower & Gem Essences to keep your energy positive and clear. This combined with numerology reading ($250) could run you at most $350 if you choose to bring a partner along."
Mentioned by PureWow
Top 10 Chicago Spas by Neighborhood
"When your Co-Star horoscope isn’t quite cutting it, head here for an intuitive reading. Depending on your preferences, healers might read your energy or aura or refer to numerology to tell you what’s really going on with your roommate. Afterward, you can get a traditional massage or wax service and pick up a smudge to clear the energy in your home."

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