Hidden Chicago gem for beer fans. The format here is pick out single bottles from a row of refrigerators with a beer for every taste. Selection is updated frequently. Take the bottle(s) with you, or enjoy in the cafe. There's also a great tap selection featuring some rare finds. You'll mostly find beer from Chicago area breweries here, as well as a separate section dedicated just to Belgians. Highly recommend this beer candy shop to visitors and locals alike! read more

I can only name about four bars in Chicago with the utmost excellent customer service, but at the very top of this list is Beermiscuous. The team that works here aren't just extraordinarily friendly--they're cicerone experts too, with several dozen years of combined experience in curating the ideal beer-drinking experience. I held my birthday here in May and had the most excellent time in the private party spaces that they provide, with TV and audio-link-ups. Besides that, they select excellent music for a chill, cafe setting. So I can't boast that I've had all the 350 beers that they have available, but the prolific choices make for an excellent night out or a nice, afternoon beer, regardless. There's literally something for every occasion. Plus, earning bar swag just by drinking? Totally recommend the app, if you've been here but haven't already downloaded it. read more

I like craft beer, really guys, I do! But Beermiscuous just doesn't do it for me. Stopped in here once to pick up a To Go six pack, and love the selection, yay. Stopped in here again with a friend after we dined in the area and we were both like "this is IT???" As far as inviting rooms to drink, I'll take a place with more personality, like say Bitter Pops, any day. read more

Great spot! We stumbled in here on a rainy day for some day drinking. The coolers are organized alphabetically with every beer you can think of, plus at least 12 beers on draft. They have plenty of board games and different spots to cozy up and play. If you're hungry, they have a list of pizzas they can fire up that sounded pretty tasty. One stop shopping! I was a fan, I'd definitely come back. read more

One of my favorite bars in the Chicago area. Great ambiance, great beer selection, great service, and - much to my happiness upon discovering - great food! I've been in for drinks, dinner and happy hour, and no matter the time of day, Beermiscuous wins. My only complaint is that most nights - even weekdays - it's really hard to get a seat! And, because of the cozy little set-up, it can also get pretty noisy. Chalk it up to its unanimous popularity! My advice? Show up early, snuggle into a booth in the back, order a good meal (I definitely recommend the Fish & Chips, the Beef Jerky and the Mussels), have a few drinks, and stay for the long haul! Trust me, you'll want to. read more

Beermiscuous - The tap list - Beer Bar Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

An intimate café that does not sell coffee or have baristas but does have beer and beeristas! Cool spot with an extensive beer selection. The draft selection changes daily so indulge if you pop in and find something you like. Anything on tap is offered for purchase. Knowledgeable staff (Anna)! She is amazing! read more

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We had an orchestra party here, we had the whole south end of the restaurant blocked off to do nerdy trivia. It was pretty quiet and in fact we may have been a little too loud :) The concept is nice in that there are a large number of craft beers to select from the coolers lining the north end of the store, you just collect and pay. It would be fun to work your way through a large bunch of them over months and years. I was less pleased with the quality of the space which was more on the plain side, without much character other than feeling like an old Chicago flat. However, some may see this as a plus since it has no sense of pretention or sass. read more

Yes, it's here: a place you can sit and study while drinking beer! How awesome! Beermiscuous has a very classy, but chill vibe (which I'm hoping doesn't get too crazy when school gets into session) and is the coolest hangout spot I've ever gone to. Great for studying, reading, meeting up with friends, a casual date... and did I mention there's an amazing beer selection?! The bottles can be sold to go or you can hang out there and drink (without a corkage fee). There is no food sold here, but you can bring in any outside food you want and there are free pretzels to snack on if you fb/tweet that you're enjoying your beer at Beermiscuous (but these days who doesn't post their current location anyway). The owner Paul is really helpful if you need help looking for a beer or if you just need someone to talk beer with. I already told him I'm definitely going to be a regular here! My only wish is that I lived closer and didn't work every night so I could attend the cool seminars and tastings that they have throughout the week. I know this place will only grow in popularity as people fall in love with it like I have! read more

Phenomenal place. The selection of beers is truly amazing and the vibe is fun, yet mellow. In addition, if you're just getting beer to go, they knock $4 off the cost of each beer. Highly recommend - even if just as a go to place to stop up on a huge variety of beer. read more

If you can, go during the week in the middle of the afternoon. We basically had the place to ourselves, except for a few "workers" with their laptops. It was pretty quiet in here, so don't plan on breaking any hearts or divulging horrific details about your life here. It's like a library with beer, that allows talking, but you won't see any rowdy drunks taking over - at least not during the day. Beermiscuous had maybe 12-15 beers on tap when we visited, but there are also coolers lining both sides of the front of the bar. You can purchase canned & bottled beer to go, or to stay, but be forewarned that it will cost a little bit more if you choose to drink it there. We couldn't resist buying a can of the beloved blood orange beer (the brewery name escapes me now). I was fine with paying $5 for it, since I will never remember the name of it to attempt to buy it for myself. If you can't find SOMETHING in those coolers, you're insane. The real draw of Beermiscuous is the draft list. Each selection has a "track number," which made it a lot easier to order, considering some breweries and their brews are coming up with some wacky names. I wanted to order 2-3 sample sizes (4 oz), so the track number made is SO easy. I tried the Ale Syndicate Seven Flowers, solely based on the flowery name. It wasn't my favorite, but the Coffee Porter I tried was absolutely delicious. Complimentary water and pretzels are available, which was welcome! This is a great spot to meet up with friends and try new beers. They also offer their space for private parties and groups. read more

I absolutely love this place. Yes, it is a little quirky, and yes the COVID stuff here seems a little over the top at this point. But, it is really part of the charm. The bartenders are quite well informed on the beers. They are not really there to be your best buddy, no to help with the huge selection of local beers. I am a fairly serious beer snob, and I know the local breweries pretty well, but the selection is a little overwhelming. This is really one of my favorite places in the city. read more

Beermiscuous: where Lincoln Park transplant bros go to channel their inner-hipster and impress their new Bumble dates with their faux craft beer knowledge! Solid beer offerings. Tons of bottles and cans (albeit very overpriced) and a decent draft list. When my friend and I walked in to wait for out Gino's East, we were able to grab a beer (from the new Hopewell Brewery in Logan Square, solid) quickly and enjoy it at our table. However, the place soon became swarmed with aforementioned people described above... The place could use some more bartenders, as the poor guy was swamped with a line before we could even finish our first round. What I would like to come in and do here are some of the beer tastings, classes, and new release events. They seem to definitely be the neighborhood's best beer bar, but this isn't necessarily a hoppin' neighborhood in terms of beer... If I come back, I'd love to buy the Chicago beer map, just not for $24... read more

Pretty cool place, nice selection. The rewards program and the ap is great thing. A few small food items would really be all the more sweet. I hope this concept is successful in the land of bud light and collegiate flags (lakeview). read more

Love this place!! Huge ass selection of every kind of beer you want from all over the world. They have all the Unibroue beers that I love, Trappiste Rochefort 10 and tons of beers I have never tried or heard of. I tried an ale on draft that was so smooth and satisfying, and packed a punch at 9.5% ABV. Awesome! There are board games and books all about beers and the staff there is knowledgable, friendly and welcoming. Best part is that this place is only a few minutes away, and if you want to take their beers to go, it's a $4 discount off the dine in price, so I can take my craft beers to go!! This is a must for every beer lover! read more

This is a really great concept, kind of an odd execution. Not bad exactly, just not what I expected after looking at their website. As advertised, they have a ton of different types of beer. They're all in coolers at the front of the store arranged by alphabetical order and demarcated by a kind of confusing color code system to tell you what type of beer you're looking at. I kind of feel like a better system might be arranging them by type of beer (all the sours in one place, all the RIS in one place, IPA, etc. but that could just be the librarian in me talking). You select your beer(s) from the cooler and take them up to the checkout to be opened/poured and pay. The beers are way more expensive for drink-in than carry out. I think it's like $4 extra per beer if you want to drink it there. Maybe it's a Chicago tax thing. The space is large and there are lots of spots to sit and maybe play a board game or something, but it was also really noisy and lots of people come and go for takeout, so it's not really conducive to browsing and sipping. It feels more like a liquor store where you can sit and drink if you want than a beer bar, which is what I was hoping for. I went with a A-OK three star rating because there wasn't really anything wrong with the place, I just came expecting a sort of beer cafe atmosphere and it fell short of what I hoped for. read more

I have never been a coffee shop kind of gal. After checking out Beermiscuous last night, I realize that the problem all along has been the coffee. If only more coffee shops offered beer flights, I just might be one of those folks who camps out all day! I wasn't sure what to expect from this place but the concept really works. I dragged a friend along who doesn't really like bars. As it turns out, the atmosphere in Beermiscuous worked out for both of us. We both got to try some delicious beers in a relaxing environment where we could enjoy some nice conversation. With that being said, you should probably be a beer lover to go there, as that is the main focus. Good thing I fall into that category! We came in for the tasting experience, which includes four 4 oz. pours and one full pour. I generally stick to dark beers but, since there was only one stout on the draft list that night, I decided to get a little crazy and try some different types of beers that I normally wouldn't have. I was thrilled that the entire tap list wasn't comprised of IPA's. It seems like most places I go these days, the only options are IPA's. While there were a healthy amount of them, I also got the chance to try a selection of other types, including oatwine, which is something I've never had before. The beerista was friendly and helpful and I enjoyed the fact that our flight was made up of 4 oz. pours instead of the 2 oz. pours I've had in flights at other places. Sometimes you need more than just a few sips to decide how you feel about a beer. I actually really liked all of the beers I tried and it was nice going with a friend so that I could try all of theirs as well. In the end, I decided on a full pour of stout but I was glad I got to try the others too. So, yeah, I really like this place. Next time I might even try to tackle the bottle selection. read more

Stopped in on a Friday evening and wasn't disappointed. They had 12 beers, fairly rare, on tap with sample sizes available for all of them. Myself and my girlfriend split a flight and exchanged friendly banter with the staff. The bar has a nice setup with splitting the people checking out six packs and people grabbing beer from the bar. The seating is very spacious with soft background music, perfect for a date or place to meet up with friends where you can actually hear each other (yes this is a reference to the review who apparently wants loud music and tvs at a cafe bar). There's no food but with the availability of takeout and delivery places in the area, that wasn't stopping several patrons from chowing down on pizzas and wraps. With rotating taps, great atmosphere, and free wifi, I think I've found a new place to do paperwork and meet with friends on Fridays! read more

Cool little hipster bar that's bring your own food! I am not really into craft beers so this was definitely out of my comfort zone. Think of Starbucks but with beer! They place their specials on a large chalkboard and at first the guy pouring was very helpful. Which I appreciated because like I said not very knowledgable with craft beers. What I liked most was how they allow you to do samplers. By the second time around the guy seemed a little agitated by my questions and I found that very rude! Cute, fun place to go with friends or on a 1st date but I won't be back. read more

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Only reason why I'm not giving 5 stars is because this place is a bit dingy, even when they're not busy. I had to clear my own table since everyone seems to leave their trash all over the place before leaving their seats. Otherwise, their beer selection is quite good for what it is - although like another said, it's quite expensive (you can definitely go to a Binny's and get some of this stuff at a dollar cheaper... read more

Wonderful beer selection! Draft menu only has 14 options, but the coolers are filled with about a hundred more. I was a little surprised they didn't have any Three Floyds cooler options. However, just as any above-average bar in the Chicagoland area, they had gumball head on draft--the redeeming factor for such an oversight. This place is a cool spot if you feel like getting a good local craft beer, but don't want an environment similar to some pretentious self-aware places in Wicker or Logan. Prices are reasonable, though a little stiff when opting to drink some of the cooler beers in the cafe as opposed to taking them "to go" (they charge more if you drink the beer at the place rather than just buying it and taking it). P.S. When you start a tab they hold your card in the cash register; makes you feel very secure about them keeping your card. read more

Paid $20 for a flight of beers. I enjoyed one beer a lot. One beer was the bottom of the barrel and the bartender said that. But it was served still. It was milky and gross. My friend asked if I could just exchange it for the beer I enjoyed. The bartender said no because "we already paid." Huh? Decent beer and cool vibe, pretentious service/bartender. read more

Beermiscuous - Milky bottom barrel beer - Beer Bar Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been here 4 times since it opened and really like their "coffeehouse replaced with beer" concept. - I doubt there's a larger beer selection in Chicago. -The guys running the place are incredibly helpful with any questions on any types of beer. -It's a more chill place that's cleaner than almost any bar I've been to -The music's low enough that I can hear the conversation with my friends. -Free pretzels -They have wi-fi available, which is nice if I want to just hang out and bring in my laptop, although I haven't done that yet. -They sell beer to-go -I like their ordering process. It's a line at a cash register similar to a coffeeshop. As a shorter male, this is appreciated since many bartenders seem to serve females faster, or I get boxed out by larger dudes. I also don't have to reach over someone sitting at a bar. read more

So many great things to say about this place. I'll bullet them to make it legible. -Great beer with an absolutely amazing selection of bottle and tap. -Good prices if you compare to other places in the city. -Across the street from Gino's East and YES, they will deliver pizza to you for free and YES, you can eat it in Beermiscuous. No silly charges or anything. -Buy great beer to take home for cheap (-$4 per bottle, making some great beer super cheap) read more

The unusual name issue aside, and the lack of slightly later hours that would make it a tad more preferable to me, this place is awesome. And is definitely a nice relief, from some of the douchy bars that would make me want to go to a different neighborhood otherwise. I treat it as a place to have a few beers on tap(& occasionally a bottle of some beer), and more get several to go since you save money that way. Very laid back, which is always a good factor for a bar to have, with also a touch of the friendly feel that many coffeehouses have. Plus of course, the clever 'beerista' employee title. Don't forget to sign up for a rewards account as well, as each 10 points will give you $1 off any purchase. And you can use those rewards on both beer purchases for there, and to go. They have complementary pretzels, and as they don't serve food, you can bring food from anywhere else inside. Your receipt here(keep in mind you have to ask for a paper one to be printed, since they don't give it to you otherwise) gets you discounts at least at Gyros on the Spit and also Jim's(a thai and sushi place IIRC), which are both immediately north of here. I really, really wish they'd consider extending their hours very slightly later on Tuesdays to Saturday if nothing else, maybe till 11pm, and Friday and Saturday till midnight? read more

I've been here twice now and think their "beer cafe" concept is absolutely genius!! PROS: -They have an extensive craft beer variety (most of which are bottles & cans in their coolers) - It's bring your own food which is awesome. It doesn't feel like a bar at all, which is a nice change - Free self serve water and pretzels - High end variety of bar snack like chips, peanuts, and alfajores - Beer tastings, comedy night and Tuesdays half off beer flights -Good variety of board games CONS: - Minus a star for their high prices on their cooler selection of brews - They could use a better selection of beers on tap read more

Easily my favorite place for beer in the city. They have a great selection of cans/bottles and 12 taps that are constantly rotating. Every Tuesday they have tastings of breweries from Chicago and around the area and Wednesdays they do food/beer pairings. You can get beer to go or have it opened an drink it there. Free wi-fi, free pretzels and it's BYOF and they have a bunch of menus for you to browse. If you're looking for good beer, try this place. read more

BEER ME! really enjoy this place, I came initially as a groupon gift from my sis and i ended up coming back several times after with my significant other. Its a very chill hang out place. you can bring your own food or order for delivery. The staff has always been friendly and courteous every time. They regularly change their beers and love that you can just hang out and relax. The cool part is they have a parking lot so you dont have to worry about street parking. (Since this review they no longer have that lot available for parking, sorry) Basically you have drinking options: you can do beer flights, or order whats on tap (individually), or choose anything from their endless selection of bottles. which you can build your own 6 pack. I've tried all my options, if you're a beer drinker this is a cool place to check out read more

Great craft beer selection. You can bring your own food and enjoy a beer flight in the bar area. Beers in the cooler are $4 cheaper if you take them home. Really cool concept for beer lovers. read more

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There's something about Beermiscuous that speaks to me on a spiritual level. Maybe it's the impressive selection of craft beers, maybe it's the hipster-chic interior, maybe it's the board games and free wifi. Maybe it's the perfect mix of all three. The only thing I can think of complaining about is that, for the cans and bottles, it's more expensive to drink in than to take away, but really, that only encourages me to try their tap selections when I'm in and make a six pack to go. If you're in the area, definitely check it out! read more

This place is great! I love the coffee house feel with the wainscoting and couches. They have a dizzying selection of beer available to go and an interesting, rotating, selection on tap. It's a (seemingly) eclectic mixture of things I've grown familiar with at the grocery store riddled with a bewildering array of bottles covered in gorgeous labels that I've never seen before. The staff are attentive and knowledgeable and are comfortable making recommendations if you're undecided or vacillating between choices. They also have quite a few pairings and activities throughout the week which is a good way for me to abandon my comfort zone and discover something new. My only qualm? It can get expensive, fast. Even without food. And you know one beer often leads to another... read more

Solid beer hall. When you enter they have a bunch of refrigerators with different beers, ciders, etc on display you can choose as well as a multitude of beers on tap. The bartenders are extremely friendly and offer you a taste of whatever you want. I had a stout which was amazing. They also offer flights if you are too indecisive. Back towards the rear they have a bunch of couches, tables, and cozy areas to sit and catch up. The noise level is moderate so I didn't feel like I needed to scream to get my friends to hear me. They also have a bunch of board games you can play. Food is via delivery and conveniently ordered via an app. If you feel particularly antisocial I believe you can order drinks through the app and have it brought to your table which is marked. Overall great place to go to try a new beer and catch up with friends! read more

I loved this place! I used a groupon for the beer tasting for two. I just bought another one because this place is really cool. I accidentally ordered the wrong beer for my full pour and they replaced it for me for no extra charge. There's free wifi and it's like a cafe experience. I sat next to a fireplace in some cushioned chairs. Highly recommend this for people who like beer and good company. read more

Beermiscuous - Beer tasting for two - Beer Bar Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I live right around the corner from this place, and it's definitely one of my regular hang-outs. The atmosphere is great and the beeristas will go out of their way to help you find exactly what you are looking for. I love the fact that you can pick up a random one-off beer (or six) to go if you want as well, which cuts down on the chances that you'll try something new and not end up liking it. Half-off flights on Wednesdays and Tasting Tuesdays are great ways to try new things during the week and they also have deals worked out with a couple of local restaurants so that you can get a better price on their food (you're allowed to bring in whatever food you want). read more

This place is absolutely outstanding. It literally has everything I want a relaxed craft beer place to have. Not only is their beer selections one of the best in the city but it's a cosy, friendly, and calm environment in a neighborhood that is chalk full of brobars and amatuer drinkers. There is a fireplace to warm up next to and read and even board games if you get sick of the free wifi. It's the perfect spot to have a small business meeting or to sit for an afternoon with your computer. read more

An amazing beer selection in the fridge, and a high quality rotation of drafts combine with friendly and knowledgeable staff and a comfortable atmosphere to make this spot a favorite. When I'm in the area, I have to make a stop. It is a "must do for any beer lover". read more

Beermiscuous - Perfect beer and fireplace. Can't think of a better way to spend a chilly day - Beer Bar Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Visiting from Hawaii on the first week of October and we tried to check out as many local craft brew spots as we could. We decided to check out Beermiscuous because it reminded me of a tap room/bottle shop back home and it was a 10 minute drive from our hotel. My first impression upon arrival was how huge the bottle/can selection was as well as how friendly Virginia was to us. We grabbed a couple pints from the tap and sat way by the far window (I later regretted not sitting closer to the tap because we could've made friends with everyone a lot sooner) we chose out some brews to take back home with the help of Virginia and friends. Not seeing a single beer I recognized from Hawaii and the west coast, suggestions were greatly appreciated. We were also introduced to Malört before we left which I'll never forget haha. Not sure when we'll be able to come back to Chicago, but when we do, Beermiscuous is 100% on our to-do list. Thank you to Virginia for the the unforgettable hospitality! read more

Very cool concept and well executed. When I went in, people were legitimately meeting, taking, and reading / on their computers like normal cafes, but just...with beer :) I especially like the option to get 4oz samples for $2 a pop...not only can you sample the great craft beer, but you can space it out and keep it cold and fresh. Loved it! Will 100% be back regularly. read more

Beermiscuous - Beer Bar Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I LOVED the atmosphere here. It's essentially a beer cafe, which is such a simple idea, but you rarely seen them. It makes for a great place to grab a couple of drinks and hang out with friends in a relaxing atmosphere. And then the beer. As a craft beer enthusiast, I loved the selection. With twelve beers on tap (three of which were stouts - a rarity), there's guaranteed to be something any craft beer lover will like. If not, then choose between the shelves upon shelves of bottles. Finally, I actually really liked the ordering process. Semi-automated and almost like checking out at the grocery store, it's much quicker than the typical experience of waiting at the bar to be served or ordering from a waiter/ress. Loved Beermiscuous. Will certainly be going back! read more

Cool spot for all things beer! Taps and fridges with endless bottled options- a beer lover's small paradise. This spot is perfect for a casual meetup or hang out. Will be back soon to try out some more cool and refreshing beers! read more

Friendly staff greets you when you walk in and also helps you select your pours. They are very informative and were happy to explain the flavors and favorite picks. I came with my friend to catch up over some beer sampling. We used the Groupon for the beer tasting for two- four 2 oz pours with a full pour at the end. I love the atmosphere and decor! It can be a quiet, low-key pace to mess around on your computer or get some work done but it also has a nice ambiance for a date night or catching up with a friend. There's a little bit of everything- couches and coffee tables, fireplace, booths, chairs and tables, and also a bar with a tv for the sports. Loved it and will be back again! Oh, and Wednesday is half off flight night! read more