A local gem! What a FUN place to visit for many reasons - sit bar side and enjoy a drink. Take a spin around the market side and find a new favorite drink. Or, get the best of both worlds and take your pick from the market and they will open it for you to enjoy in the store. Don't worry if it is room temp, they have a rapid chiller! What an awesome selection - with new picks coming in regularly. Most items can be purchased as a single can/bottle. There is a good variety of gluten free options, alcohol free/alcohol removed options, beer, seltzers, hard ciders, and more. The staff is delightful. They very obviously enjoy what they do and sharing that passion with others. There is always something fun happening - check their events calendar! read more

Beer Bazaar - Exterior - Beer Bar Near Me - Grayslake, Illinois

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The bartender and the patrons were so friendly! Loved the wild and crazy beer and wine options.

Came on a day when Grayslake had their farmers market and just wanted to stop by a place for a drink. Love this place!! A nice place to just grab a drink and socialize with friends! I noticed they had board games too. They also had different kinds of beers in cans from different breweries to purchase and take home. We ended up sitting for a little bit and had a drink. I picked the daily serving: strawberry & blueberry. It was good. It didn't taste like a beer. I'm going to come back to try other beers! read more

Beer Bazaar - Beer Bar Near Me - Grayslake, Illinois

The suburban oasis for all the craft beer your little heart desires. Business owner does a great job being involved with the community. It's BYOF - bring your own food. You can order from local places or bring from home. Bartenders are great - Kristin is fantastic, Rachelle and Sean do a great job as well. Make sure to stop in and check it out. Ray can help out at the store front for build your own mix pack of all the can selections on site. Taps change often with unique flavors and hard to find beer that is on tap. Also Marquee Network so you can catch all the Cubs games here this Summer! Don't be curious - stop on in! Drink local! read more

Beware of Jack, the Blue-Eyed, Bearded, Aggressive Bartender. I am writing this review to express my deep disappointment with my recent experience at Beer Bazaar on December 6, 2024. As a loyal customer since Beer Bazaar opened its Hainesville location, I never expected to downgrade my rating to a single star. Unfortunately, this incident has left me with no other choice.The cause of my frustration is the unprofessional behavior exhibited by one of the bartenders, Jack. I have included the email I sent to the owner and manager, detailing the specifics of this unpleasant encounter.I feel it is important for Beer Bazaar's patrons to be aware of who Jack is and avoid him by all means.Jack's actions were rude, aggressive, and disrespectful, and such behavior is completely unacceptable in an establishment that has prided itself on being a welcoming, legendary place for beer lovers. People like Jack undermine the positive reputation Beer Bazaar has worked hard to build, and I hope management takes this feedback seriously and not take it for granted. Dear Beer Bazaar, I have been a loyal customer ever since the Hainesville location first opened, and I've consistently enjoyed the outstanding service, friendly employees, and welcoming ambiance at both of your locations. Beer Bazaar has always been my number one choice for beer, where I typically spend between $250-$350 a month, easy. I have never had any doubts about your quality and service, and I truly don't want to take my business elsewhere. However, I had an extremely disappointing experience at your taproom today that I feel compelled to bring to your attention. As usual, I purchased three beers from the store to take home and paid for them using my credit card, which I have a receipt for. As I was leaving, I was greeted by a friend at the bar, and I decided to join him for a couple of pints." As I began drinking my second pint, I was approached by JACK, interrupting our conversation and started scanning the beers. My friend and I explained that the three canned beers had already been paid for, and that I only needed to pay for the two beers from the tap. However, JACK kept ringing up the canned beers, ignoring us. I calmly repeated myself, saying that I had already paid for the cans, and that I only needed to pay for the two beers on tap. At this point, JACK completely ignored my response again and asked his co-worker if I paid for the beers... (the one who had initially charged me for the three beers), becoming extremely agitated. He snapped at me, shouting, "PLEASE DON'T INTERRUPT ME!!" He then proceeded to kick both my friend and me out of the bar without explanation, threatening to call the police if we didn't leave immediately. This kind of behavior made me feel unwelcome, uncomfortable, and disrespected, and I'm now questioning whether I will ever return to your location or recommend it to others. As a high school educator, I teach my students that respect, appreciation, and commitment are essential to success in life. JACK's behavior showed a complete lack of those values, and I believe someone who reacts so aggressively to a customer is not fit to work in a public-facing role.I want to be clear--I don't want to write a negative review about Beer Bazaar, as I have supported you for so long. However, I hope you will have a serious conversation with this individual and remind him that such behavior is completely unacceptable, especially in a customer-service setting like a bar. Until I hear back and my concerns are addressed, I will not be visiting your location. The experience was embarrassing, insulting, and completely uncalled for.I hope you understand the discomfort and frustration this incident caused me. Such behavior is harmful to the reputation of Beer Bazaar, and I trust you will take the necessary steps to ensure this does not happen again. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I hope Beer Bazaar will continue to excel, and I truly hope this is the last time any customer experiences this level of disrespect. Happy Holidays! Osman Doñate read more

New place on Center Street in Grayslake, has more beer on tap, including flights. They also serve snack food. Can still buy single beers to try and sample. read more

Beer Bazaar - Flights of beer! - Beer Bar Near Me - Grayslake, Illinois

I love this place so much! You can find just about anything to drink, they have super wonderful recommendations and it's very family friendly. They always have fun stuff going on and they have lots of games to play. Plus you can order food from anywhere and bring it in! Such an awesome spot to have in Grayslake!!! read more

Phenomenal.... Great beer and decor is beautiful too. Service exceptional Nice place to go have a craft and unwind. read more

I absolutely LOVE this shop!!! The owner & staff are insanely amazing!!! They do their best to bring in items that their customers are looking for. They're very welcoming & humble. I love shopping here & will continue to support Beer Bazaar! If you're looking for a specific release, come here! You will not be disappointed. read more

Beer Bazaar will be the death of my finances and my waistline. They have a great selection and keep me well stocked on my favorites. You can buy single cans so if there's something you just want to try, they've got your back. They have friendly service, curbside pickup, local delivery, and keep their stock updated on Untapped. You can also easily keep up with the newest releases on their social media accounts. You'd think not going out due to COVID would save me money, but the siren song of Beer Bazaar has taken hold of my wallet. read more

I good place to try out some different kinds of beer. I know their business model is to have no food of any kind, but that strongly limits their appeal. Try out a few beers, but we found the lack of any food disappointing, so our returns will not be often. read more

Was waiting for our table at the Vine, next door and decided to drop in for a drink. Nice clean place. Tons of beer. Tried the Arketype Stout on tap. Rich and sweet. Like that they have two different sizes to choose from. Would definitely come back. read more

Beer Bazaar - Arketype Imperial Stout - Beer Bar Near Me - Grayslake, Illinois

Amazing inventory of craft beers, canned, bottled and 20 taps offering 5 or 10oz pours. Limit of 48oz. Not your average bottle shop, Nader super knowledgeable and friendly, definitely has inside track on some amazing beer. read more

Beer Bazaar - Beer on taps - Beer Bar Near Me - Grayslake, Illinois

This is my go to place for excellent craft beer. Stephanie is super knowledgeable and really helpful. I am super stoked to be able to buy their awesome selection of beer and to support yummy local and other breweries. I go here on a weekly basis. No one else can compare to the service and selection that Beer Bazaar has to offer! Best around and worth the trip if it is out of your way. You will no be disappointed!! read more

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Amazing selection of beers and staff willing and ready to make awesome suggestions and educate. Overall it was a very personable experience. Would go out of my way to visit for craft beer over a chain like Binny's. read more

Today I made my second visit to Beer Bazaar, and it will be my last. On both occasions I went in to make purchases and was treated rudely and with disdain, as if my mere presence was an annoyance. Find another deserving business to support instead with your hard earned dollars, this is not the one. read more

Great concept and a staff that is very knowledgeable and cares about their products. Awesome place. You can buy beers individually or in packs. The individual pricing is nice and allows you to sample a variety. They have a lot of local breweries in their stock, as well as Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, and national. They even have a couple of local microbreweries. The selection is almost entirely craft and they have a wide selection for a number of breweries. The staff was very helpful, they had a lot to say, identified a lot of new items in stock and freshest IPAs, as well as talked through what they had in stock for a few different styles. Very helpful and displayed a passion for their products. It's a bit of a trek from my home in Gurnee but I will definitely be back. read more

This place is the holy grail. Stop whatever you're doing and head there now. One stop shop for all the local breweries. Instead of having to drive all over northern Illinois, I just make one trip to Beer Bazaar and get everything I need. I love that they sell single cans, too. We always get one of everything and end up with an awesome variety. Plus they deliver! Truly never-ending goodness! read more

I love the Beer Bazaar. It's my go-to place to try new beers or new breweries. The owner, Nader, is great at making recommendations if you need them! read more

Beer Bazaar is one of the very best bottle shops I have ever went to. They have a set of great beers on tap and a wonderfully organized shop! I adore how they list their bottles for sale on untapped! The friendly service, clean store, easy to get to location, and great selection make this shop a must go to for all beer enthusiasts. They now even have mead and spirits! read more

Tweet your special beer requests, they are very responsive and stocked mine within the week. :) the beer is more expensive, but it's higher quality lesser known brews. @BeerBazaar #supportlocal read more

Beer Bazaar - Picked up my specially ordered Original Sin Pear a Cider thanks guys! I made him smile :) @BeerBazaar #supportlocal - Beer Bar Near Me - Grayslake, Illinois

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Beer Bazaar is the best place to pick up delicious craft beers. Their selection is far and away the best in Lake County, runs circles around the chains. Plus is every beer is marked for individual sale, so you get to creat your own 6 pack every visit! read more

If you're a craft beer lover like myself you should definitely check this place out! They just redid the whole store and I love how they organized the beers by style. The owner Nader knows his beers and can help with any questions you have. Very classy looking place. read more

Great selection of craft beer. The owner and his brother are both passionate about beer and will do their best to help you find just what you are looking for. read more

This is an awesome little store. Absolutely packed to the gills with great craft beer, a lot of which you won't find anywhere else. The selection is so good that I regularly make the hour drive to pick up beers that aren't sold in Milwaukee. The guys who run this joint are nice as hell and always ready to make a reliable recommendation. read more

Wow! I visited this place yesterday and was thrilled by the selection of Craftbeer. Check out the selection on beer menus. They smartly keep the beer away from the front windows which shows they know what they are doing. Knowledgeable staff. Family owned and run. Looking forward to many trips to this establishment. read more

Best place in Lake County to find your craft beer, If they don't have it, they will try and get it for you. Extensive selection and friendly staff. read more

Great selection. Able to drink on site and buy individual bottles and cans. Many great voices available in the reach in cooler. Great for pre golf outings or sample sessions. read more

This place is terrible! Bring your money elsewhere!!! My sister and I purchased almost $50 worth of beer, and when we checked the labels, half of them were expired. We went back into the store to get a refund, and they told us that we would have to wait until the next day because the woner wasn't at the store to give authorization. I will NEVER shop or recommend this place again, and buyers beware and check the expiration codes! read more

EXCELLENT STAFF and Very Knowledgeable, Excellent selection, Had a wonderful evening. The beer tasting opened my eyes to some new Craft Beers read more

Great selection!! Knowledgable staff!! Love this place. They get deliveries of 3 Floyds on a weekly basis and have had a great selection of sours lately. read more

What a great find! The owners are knowledgeable and friendly. The craft beer selection is fantastic which is good for me cause I like beer! read more