10 Best Breweries in The Wire

We've collected top 10 mentioned breweries in The Wire from other articles such as Choose Chicago, Eater Chicago, Globe Gazers.

Best Breweries in The Wire

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 Passion Passport
12 of the Best Breweries in Chicago & Chicagoland
"I don’t know what’s in the water up in Ravenswood, but it must be especially good for brewing beer… Half Acre’s taproom on Lincoln Ave in the North-side neighborhood is a great place to hang out and try some of Chicago’s most iconic (and aesthetically pleasing) beers, complemented by a revolving line-up of limited releases with psychedelic can designs and some similarly out-there tastes. This is the home of Daisy Cutter, a pale ale on tap at pretty much every bar and restaurant and Chicago, but Half Acre’s lineup remains wonderfully deep even after you move past the heavy-hitters. Their original reaper stout has notes of cocoa and vanilla that combine for a wonderful finish."
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 Eater Chicago
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"One of Chicago’s most popular breweries moved its operation to a new venue in 2019 and added a restaurant as well. Head to the Bar at Moody Tongue to try executive chef Jared Wentworth’s fine-dining-caliber dishes paired with brewmaster Jared Rouben’s beers. The German chocolate cake is a must-try that features 12 layers of rich chocolate cake, chocolate buttercream, espresso cheesecake, and German chocolate filling with toasted pecans and coconut."
Mentioned by Do312
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"Moody Tongue is a newcomer to the list, earning its first stars in 2021. The brewpub's 2019 move from Pilsen to South Loop has proved to be a productive move and we can't wait to get back to the dining room, which opens on May 20th."
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
12 of the Best Breweries in Chicago & Chicagoland
"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
Top 10 Local Breweries to Visit in Chicago
"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."
Mentioned by UrbanMatter
14 Best Breweries to Visit in Chicago
"When you think Chicago, you think 312, the signature, school-bus-yellow bottle of beer from Goose Island. This popular, Chicago-based brewery has since expanded its single location on Fulton Street to several brewpubs and brewhouses around the city and beyond, so make sure to stop into one of your local Goose Island locations just in time for their fall releases."
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 TripSavvy
The Top 10 Breweries in Chicago
"If German-style lagers are your thing, then head straight for Metropolitan Brewing—they’ve been making this sort of beer since 2009 and they’re quite good at it. Krankshaft, the flagship brew, is made year-round and offered at Soldier Field, O’Hare and Midway International Airports, and at the home of the White Sox. Once a bit under the radar, the popularity of Metropolitan Brewing has increased since the addition of the Rockwell Taproom (listed on their website as dog, kid and freak-friendly) in Avondale, overlooking the Chicago River."
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?"
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 Culture Trip
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"Sip and dine right alongside huge metallic fermentation tanks at Corridor Brewery and Provisions. Director of brewing operations Brant Dubovick ensures there’s an ever-evolving list of drafts, from hop-heavy IPAs to sparkling saisons and fruity sours. Corridor is also a full-fledged restaurant, so whether you’re in the mood for a “beer bite” like doughy pretzels, or something more substantial – say an artisanal pizza topped with BBQ pork or leek and goat cheese – it’s worth putting your name down for a table (the brewery doesn’t take reservations)."
Mentioned by Kev's Best
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"Corridor Brewery and Provisions is a creative gastropub that features seasonal brews. It is a warehouse-style brewery with delicious meals. As a craft brewery, they regularly change their draft list."
Lagunitas Brewing Company Chicago
Lagunitas Brewing Company Chicago
4.6 (1162 ratings)4.5 (71 ratings)
Lively taproom offering beer tastings, snacks, a retail store & regular live music.
2607 W 17th St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
BreweryFood & Drink
Mentioned by Thrillist
The Best Breweries in Chicago
"Douglas Park While Lagunitas isn’t exactly a “Chicago brewery,” the native California craft behemoth continues to operate the largest facility in Chicago at its gigantic 300,000-square-foot Douglas Park location, which opened in 2014. Since then Lagunitas has been fully acquired by Heineken (in 2017) and Illinois’ largest brewer is planning to open a second California brewery near Los Angeles this fall in addition to the original Petaluma location, which opened in 1994. History and expansion aside, Lagunitas remains a favorite in Chicago thanks to its famously laid-back 420-friendly vibes and ever-popular ales including Lagunitas IPA and Little Sumpin’ Sumpin."
Mentioned by UrbanMatter
14 Best Breweries to Visit in Chicago
"This California-based brewing company has a sick location near Pilsen, and it should absolutely take precedence on your list of breweries to hit up. Whether you’re more intrigued by the planetary artwork lining the walls of the entry hall or the delicious beer awaiting you inside the taproom, Lagunitas offers communal seating and live music to make its guests feel all sorts of welcome."
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
Chicago Breweries with Incredible Taprooms | Craft Beer
"Entering the facility feels like walking through a Willy Wonka-style light show, but things mellow out once you reach the 300-seat tap room. California-based Lagunitas Brewing Companyserves up their classic brews, plus live music, munchies, and tree tours every day."
Great Central Brewing Company
Great Central Brewing Company
4.6 (155 ratings)
A variety of brewers' beers offered in a funky setting with bench seats & an occasional food truck.
221 N Wood St, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
Brewery
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
Chicago Breweries with Incredible Taprooms | Craft Beer
"Taste some of the best craft beers from all around Chicago at Grand Central’s taproom, located in the West Loop. This contract brewery, which helps brewery clients with their production, also turns out its own small batch beers. Choose from 24 craft beer on taps, including local favorites include the Free Bird American pale ale from Begyle Brewing Company and Maplewood’s award-winning Charlatan APA. Great Central’s own offerings (available on draft and in cans) include a German-style Helles lager and citrusy hefeweizen."
Pipeworks Brewing Company
Pipeworks Brewing Company
4.9 (109 ratings)
3912 W McLean Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
Brewery
Mentioned by Thrillist
The Best Breweries in Chicago
"Logan Square With a hop-heavy lineup of IPAs including double, Belgian, black, and session IPAs, Pipeworks started out in a tiny Chicago space in 2012 which was originally geared towards brewing one-offs for beer nerds in the niche market. Now with a goal of releasing a new beer every week, the hyper prolific brewer is one of the more recognizable yet underappreciated Chicago craft brewers. With plans to open a brewpub in Logan Square in 2019 (where it will face stiff competition), knowing about Pipeworks still feels like being letting in on your cooler big brother’s secret."
Mentioned by TripSavvy
The Top 10 Breweries in Chicago
"Merrit Lewis and Beejay Oslon didn’t follow the traditional route of attending brewing school before opening up their own brewery in Chicago. Instead, the two friends traveled to Belgium and worked for free at De Struise Brouwers. When the pair returned, they crowdsourced funds and opened Pipeworks Brewing Company in 2012."
Mentioned by Do312
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"Get in the spring mood with a pint from Pipeworks (the artwork will get your juices creative flowing!). Place your contact-free Pipeworks Brewing Co. pick-up order ahead of time and don’t forget to tip!"
Dovetail Brewery
Dovetail Brewery
4.7 (306 ratings)
Chill taproom for sampling house-brewed beers based on classic European styles in a vast space.
1800 W Belle Plaine Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
BreweryBar
Right Bee Cider
Right Bee Cider
4.9 (41 ratings)
1830 N Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL 60639, USA
BreweryCider mill

Top Best Seafood Restaurants in The Wire

Glenn's Diner
Glenn's Diner
4.5 (880 ratings)
Fresh fish, American diner fare & weekend brunches in a no-frills, wood-accented space.
1820 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
Seafood restaurantAmerican restaurant
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
The 20 Most Iconic Diners in Chicago, 2018 Edition
"It may surprise folks to learn that Glenn’s Diner is home to some of the finest seafood in town. Of course breakfast is served all-day, and there’s an assortment of cereals, but the real highlights are the fresh catch. Walleye, mahi-mahi, swordfish, striped bass, and more are imported from around the country, and guests can feast on all-you-can-eat crab legs on Tuesdays and endless shrimp on Thursdays as well."
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
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"Restaurants Diners Lincoln Square. A classic diner with a seafood bent?. At Glenn's, it works."
Brown Bag Seafood Co.
Brown Bag Seafood Co.
4.4 (556 ratings)
Informal spot for fried, grilled, broiled or blackened seafood served straight or in tacos & subs.
340 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Seafood restaurant
Mentioned by Thrillist
The 20 Best Seafood Restaurants in Chicago
"The LoopWhat you’re getting: Blackened daily catch Powerbox (quinoa and wild rice blend over chopped fresh spinach with herbs and lemon) with spicy peanut cilantro slawThe premise at this fast-casual fish shack with outdoor seating across from Millennium Park is simple: pick your fish (like the rotating blackened fish of the day, or salmon and whitefish staples) then pick your style. Straight up, on a "subbie," or in tacos, a salad, or a Powerbox loaded with quinoa, the menu options are fresh, well-prepared, and some of the healthiest quick meals around (lest you dig into a pile of its tasty tots). Like the fish, you’ve got decisions to make for your tots: Classic, Truffle Parmesan, and Buffalo Bleu."
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
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"Fresh seafood at an affordable price point doesn’t have to be a rare catch. Brown Bag Seafood Co. reels in diners with sustainable fish, shrimp, and lobster, available in a number of styles. The restaurant delivers, as well, for those who can’t escape the office."
Mentioned by UrbanMatter
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"This fast casual spot is serving up delicious and even occasionally *insert gasp here* healthy dining options for the Chicagoan on the go. Which, let’s face it, is all of us. Featured Image Credit: Brown Bag Seafood Co."
Gene & Georgetti
Gene & Georgetti
4.4 (1001 ratings)
Old-school Chicago steakhouse serving meat, seafood & Italian specialties in a traditional setting.
500 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Steak houseBarBreakfast restaurantChophouse restaurantFamily restaurantFine dining restaurantItalian restaurantRestaurantSeafood restaurant

Popular Gardens in The Wire

Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park Conservatory
4.8 (6118 ratings)4.5 (719 ratings)
184-acre park with a swimming pool, fishing lagoon, athletic fields, tennis courts & more.
300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60624, USA
ParkSights & LandmarksBotanical gardenHistoric SitesGardens
Lurie Garden
Lurie Garden
4.8 (131 ratings)4.5 (108 ratings)
5 acres of Millennium Park dedicated to eco-friendly botanical landscaping with city views.
220 E. Monroe St This is NOT mailing address, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
GardenNature & Parks
Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
4.8 (248 ratings)4.5 (56 ratings)
This serene section of Lincoln Park stars a lily pool & also boasts lush landscaping & a pavilion.
125 W Fullerton Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
GardenNature & ParksNature & Wildlife AreasBodies of Water

Top Rated Parks to Visit in The Wire

Midway Plaisance Park
Midway Plaisance Park
4.6 (611 ratings)
Green stretch of parkland with an outdoor ice-skating rink, soccer field & volleyball court.
1130 Midway Plaisance, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
Park
Mentioned by Condé Nast Traveler
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"Known simply as the Midway, this mile-long natural stretch on the South Side connects the east end's Washington Park to Jackson Park on the west. Once the site of amusements during the 1893 Columbian World's Exposition (AKA World's Fair), the Midway is flanked by Hyde Park's noted gothic architecture, particularly the University of Chicago campus, and tree-lined boulevards, as well as outfitted with an ice skating rink and other facilities to keep folks visiting year-round."
Ping Tom Memorial Park
Ping Tom Memorial Park
4.5 (2065 ratings)4.5 (22 ratings)
Chinatown park on the Chicago River with Chinese-style landscaping, a playground & kayak rentals.
1700 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
Memorial parkNature & ParksPark
Northerly Island
Northerly Island
4.6 (758 ratings)
91-acre peninsula with skyline views, hiking, fishing & playing plus a fieldhouse & live music acts.
1521 S Linn White Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
Park
Mentioned by Do312
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"This park is a 119-acre, man-made peninsula with excellent spots for fishing and walking paths. This urban nature sanctuary has prairie grasslands, a five-acre pond and walking paths for wildlife watching. Northerly Island is also home to 12th Street Beach and Huntington Bank Pavilion."

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