20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Chicago
Hopleaf Bar is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Chicago.

1. Hopleaf Bar

9.2
5148 N Clark St (at W Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Bierstube · Andersonville · 334 Tipps und Bewertungen

EaterEater: Hopleaf is well known for its huge beer selection—which is well deserved—yet the interesting takes on Belgian food is also a main reason crowds continue to pack the Andersonville spot. Mehr erfahren.

Goose Island Brewpub is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Chicago.

2. Goose Island Brewpub

1800 N Clybourn Ave (at Willow St), Chicago, IL
Brauerei · North Side · 176 Tipps und Bewertungen

Michael D.Michael Dorsey: Laid back atmosphere, great local brewery with several outstanding Brews. Food was excellent. Friendly and attentive staff. Get the grilled cheese with chips!

The Map Room is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Chicago.

3. The Map Room

8.6
1949 N Hoyne Ave (at W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Bierstube · Bucktown · 108 Tipps und Bewertungen

Amy L.Amy Lebowsky: Love this place. From the around-the-world-beer selection to being surrounded by shelves of old National Geographics. It's like hanging out in your cool uncle's basement.

Bangers & Lace is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Chicago.

4. Bangers & Lace

8.6
1670 West Division Street, Wicker Park (at Paulina Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · Wicker Park · 153 Tipps und Bewertungen

C R.C Rey: Best beer bar in Wicker Park. Too many beers to choose from and mostly local offerings. Get some cheese curds and small sandwiches to munch while you drink yourself into happiness.

Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Chicago.

5. Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden

8.9
3258 N Sheffield Ave (at W School St), Chicago, IL
Biergarten · Lakeview · 108 Tipps und Bewertungen

C R.C Rey: BBQ and Beer with an awesome patio. Sheffield's is prime for summertime drinking and Wrigley pre/post hanging.

DryHop Brewers is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Chicago.

6. DryHop Brewers

8.7
3155 N Broadway St (btwn W Briar Pl & W Belmont Ave), Chicago, IL
Brauerei · Lake View East · 105 Tipps und Bewertungen

Cristian L.Cristian Löfvall: Don't play around. Go for The Burger, you won't be disappointed... add some egg for the perfect I-hope-it-never-ends kind of burger. Oh, of course, the drafts are out of control.

Headquarters Beercade is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Chicago.

7. Headquarters Beercade

2833 N Sheffield Ave (at Wolfram St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Lakeview · 84 Tipps und Bewertungen

Jessica W.Jessica Weiss: LOVE THIS PLACE! Great beer and cocktail selection and most of the games are free to play! Had a great time here! Would definitely recommend going with friends for a good hangout spot.

Local Option is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Chicago.

8. Local Option

8.3
1102 W Webster Ave (at N Seminary Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · North Side · 69 Tipps und Bewertungen

C R.C Rey: Literally the BEST local beers on tap anywhere. Unpretentious, unapologetic, and real. This beer bar delivers what beer lovers want with a side of metal and love. Get some wings. Crispy and delicious.

Emporium Wicker Park is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Chicago.

9. Emporium Wicker Park

8.3
1366 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Bar · Wicker Park · 75 Tipps und Bewertungen

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: Super chill bartenders. Surly Furious on tap. Try and beat my high score on Tapper (I'm CDK).

Lagunitas Brewing Company is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Chicago.

10. Lagunitas Brewing Company

9.1
2607 W 17th St, Chicago, IL
Brauerei · Douglas Park · 87 Tipps und Bewertungen

Tasting TableTasting Table: The newest addition to the Chicago bar scene serves a wide selection of beers with a 360-degree view into the brewing operation. Slide into a seat at the bar for a glass of Little Sumpin' Sumpin'. Mehr erfahren.

Maria's Packaged Goods & Community Bar is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Chicago.

11. Maria's Packaged Goods & Community Bar

9.1
960 W 31st St (at S Morgan St), Chicago, IL
Underground Bar · Bridgeport · 73 Tipps und Bewertungen

Bob D.Bob DeGraff: Amazing beer selection. Great margaritas. Interesting drink specials. Possibly the darkest bar I've ever been in.

The Beer Bistro is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Chicago.

12. The Beer Bistro

1061 W Madison St (at Aberdeen St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Near West Side · 90 Tipps und Bewertungen
Revolution Brewing is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Chicago.

13. Revolution Brewing

8.8
2323 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn N California & W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Brauerei · Logan Square · 391 Tipps und Bewertungen

Edward H.Edward Henry: awesome & huge venue. Go on a free brewery tour and get a free beer!

Haymarket Pub & Brewery is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Chicago.

14. Haymarket Pub & Brewery

8.0
737 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Brauerei · Fulton Market · 174 Tipps und Bewertungen

Brian C.Brian Chorba: Beer, food, IPAs, barrel aged beers, Belgian IPAs

Half Acre Beer Company is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Chicago.

15. Half Acre Beer Company

4257 N Lincoln Ave (btwn Cullom & Hutchinson), Chicago, IL
Brauerei · North Center · 119 Tipps und Bewertungen

Kiki K.Kiki Karpus: Loved the Galatic Double Daisy Cutter...glad I was able to snag bottles. Staff was really nice.

Jake Melnick's Corner Tap is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Chicago.

16. Jake Melnick's Corner Tap

8.5
41 E Superior St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Near North Side · 215 Tipps und Bewertungen

Dustin M.Dustin McQuary: Awesome beer selection, wings, happy hour, and service. If anything in this touristy part of town can be called a neighborhood joint, this is as close as it gets.

Fountainhead is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Chicago.

17. Fountainhead

1970 W Montrose Ave (at N Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · Ravenswood · 100 Tipps und Bewertungen

Jeff B.Jeff Bailey: Fantastic gastropub. Expansive beer and whisky list. Usually has a cask ale or two. Get the fried chicken for brunch or dinner. You can't go wrong.

Miller's Pub is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Chicago.

18. Miller's Pub

8.2
134 S Wabash Ave (btwn E Adams & E Monroe St), Chicago, IL
Kneipe · The Loop · 212 Tipps und Bewertungen

Sharon E.Sharon Elizabeth: Tried the fried calamari. Best I ever had. Amazing beer selection.

Kasey's Tavern is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Chicago.

19. Kasey's Tavern

8.7
701 S Dearborn St (btwn Harrison & Polk St), Chicago, IL
Kneipe · Printer's Row · 71 Tipps und Bewertungen

Joseph B.Joseph B.: Holy beer list! Plenty of tables and friendly bartenders.

Quenchers Saloon is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Chicago.

20. Quenchers Saloon

2401 N Western Ave (at W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Kneipe · Bucktown · 61 Tipps und Bewertungen

T C.T Callahan: Insane global beer list to accompany an extensive draft list. Live music was fun too.