Rock Bottom Brewery
When it comes to brewpubs, Chicago is woefully lacking in options. We have Goose Island, Wicker Park's Piece, chain brewpub Rock Bottom Brewery, and that's about it. While the location and the menu of Rock Bottom ... centerstagechicago.com
Piece
You'll do well to lose any remnants of Real World-associations you have; the only thing you should think about here is good ol' New Haven-style pizza, paired with a hefty pint of homebrew. Slip into a comfy, pleat... centerstagechicago.com
Celtic Crossings
Ask to see a menu at Celtic Crossings and the friendly bartender (who'll most likely be Irish) will point you toward a rack of potato chips. Ask about the drink specials and she'll gesture toward the beer on tap, ... centerstagechicago.com
Goose Island Brewery
Almost two decades ago, John Hall and his son opened up a brewpub in Chicago. While microbrews are the new wine these days, the concept of small batches of beer that were crafted not just created was way ahead of ... centerstagechicago.com
Emmit's Irish Pub
With a number of gleaming qualities of an authentic Irish pub, Emmit's is still very American thanks to the four flat-screen TVs, a spacious seating area and a menu peppered with wings, chicken tenders and nachos.... centerstagechicago.com
Goose Island Beer Company
Micro with an annual capacity of 29000 barrels. beerexpedition.com
Moonshine
Welcome to Moonshine, an edgy, urban roadhouse and brewery conveniently located in Chicago?s fashionable Wicker Park neighborhood. This unique establishment?s friendly, yet anti-establishment ambiance is anything but contr... opentable.com
Haymarket Pub & Brewery
A den of dark wood, this West Loop brewpub – once the site of the Haymarket Square Riot – is inspired by working-class roots. Run by Former Rock Bottom brewer Pete Crowley and Sausagefest organizer John Neuraute... metromix.com
Nick's Beer Garden
Ben Rubenstein Don't let the sweaty, sardine-packed, designer-jean-wearing, 3 a.m. crowd on a Saturday night fool you. Nick's is a serious historical Chicago watering hole. Originally founded at the corner of Hals... centerstagechicago.com
Mike's Place
A racially mixed, mostly Latino neighborhood bar, Mike's offers a large selection of imported and domestic beers. This is a surprisingly noisy hangout which has a sparse decor. There are several video games and dart boards,... metromix.com
Glascott's
This friendly neighborhood bar with an Irish accent serves up plenty of beer -- the standard domestics and imports, plus microbrews -- to a thirsty crowd of 20s, 30s and 40s. metromix.com
River West Brewing
Brewpub with an annual capacity of 1000 barrels. beerexpedition.com
Chicago Brewing
Micro with an annual capacity of 30000 barrels. beerexpedition.com
Half Acre Beer Company
Created in 2006, this North Center brewery offers the Half Acre Lager, a beer with a lively hop content and natural taste and smell, and the Half Acre Over Ale, an American style bitter. Its store and tasting area... centerstagechicago.com
Zakopane
Jen Hazen Hipsters looking for a stiff drink away from the nouveau Wicker Park scene will love Zakopane, a working-class Polish bar named after a popular vacation spot in Southern Poland. Though it may appear out ... centerstagechicago.com
Cavanaugh's
When you walk into Cavanaugh's, you will think you walked onto the set of "Cheers." Located on the west side of the Monadnock Building, the bar has an alley entrance marked by green and white awnings. "I'm probably the only... metromix.com