Location: North Side
Top Things to do in North Side
6 Breweries in North Side That You Shouldn't Miss
The windy city is a cornucopia of modern art, fine dining, cutting edge comedy, and die-hard sports fans. Snap a photo of your reflection in the silver Cloud Gate sculpture at Millennium Park before heading to Grant Park to get hit with the refreshing spray of Buckingham Fountain. There are dozens of museums and theater companies in Chicago, so a cultural experience is never hard to find. You’re sure to laugh your head off at the Second City Theater, the professional launch pad of many famous comedians.
Restaurants in Chicago
1. Half Acre Beer Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By 282evanc
Awesome little spot in Lakeview that has amazing beer and great burritos to compliment! I try to make it up here regularly for the growler fills from the attached retail shop but will stop by the taproom from time to time. It is pretty small and it fills up in a hurry so keep that in mind if you are planning to visit on a weekend. One of my all time favorite beers is one of their seasonals - Gone Away, but they have many other great offerings such as Vallejo, Tuna, Daisy Cutter (and its variations), and a variety of limited releases, many of which are excusive to this spot.
2. Revolution Brewing - Brewery & Taproom
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
Revolution Brewing is beer for the people, made by Chicago's largest independently-owned brewery. Started as a brewpub in 2010, Revolution has quickly grown and built a wide range of styles - including year-round offerings, seasonal beers, and the Hero Series. And every drop is brewed in Chicago for dedicated beer fans in an eight-state footprint.
Reviewed By 533curtism - Nashville, United States
If you are looking for an amazing time paired with out of this world tasting beer..look no further. This place has it all! No matter where you stay at in Chicago, this bucketlister will check off every box for a fun, great tasting, local environment. And if you want to take a tour of the brewery, Ask for Sam. She takes it to a whole other level.
3. Begyle Brewing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
4. Maplewood Brewery & Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Maplewood opened with the mission to push liquid boundaries in an unassuming building nestled in Chicago’s historic Logan Square neighborhood. The first of its kind to establish brewing and distilling roots under a single roof, Maplewood has been producing finely crafted beer and spirits out of their 10BBL brewhouse and 250L Kothe hybrid still since 2014. Three years after moving into their production facility, Maplewood opened the Lounge, a neighborhood bar doubling as a taproom and cocktail parlor. Beginning with distribution throughout Illinois, Maplewood has since expanded their footprint to Missouri, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Kansas. Maplewood’s fans have come to expect expertly crafted beer and spirits in a wide range of styles.
Reviewed By chicagoadamc - Chicago, United States
Maplewood is a fun little brewery/distillery tucked away at the end of the street. We went on a Saturday afternoon and it was busy with drinkers. It's a small taproom but we were able to snag a table, and we tried a bunch of beers -- we loved the IPAs and stouts! The food (had the burger, cheese curds, and corn dogs) was really tasty gastropub fare and the bartenders were very friendly. We'll be back soon!
5. Dovetail Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
6. Metropolitan Brewing
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 5 reviews
