BuckleDown is such a fun, laid-back spot. Their beer is always solid, and they throw one of the best anniversary events around, it's something I look forward to every year. The taproom is clean, the service is quick, and even though it's on the smaller side, it has a great atmosphere with fun games and a friendly crowd. It's definitely a family-friendly brewery, you'll sometimes see kids there, and it still manages to feel relaxed and welcoming for everyone. A great local spot to grab a beer, hang out, and enjoy good vibes. read more

Stopped in here for a drink when friends were in town. My bestie managed a brewery in her day and wasn't very impressed by the beers. Sweet for her liking. I had the coconut lime lager and it was interesting. Brought a pack home for my partner and ended up not enjoying them and passed them along at a party. I would be willing to try more options because it's close to home and I dont find many breweries near us. The bartender was very sweet and gave recommendations nearby too. read more

Tasty craft beers especially like the pale ales & dark lagers. Good ambiance & great service, only wish they served some dark beers, porters & stouts all year around. read more

I have enjoyed BD since it's opened and it's special events. First, the beer is excellent and they always shake it up with new releases to keep things interesting. Second, this spot is about drinking and enjoying beer, it's not a sports bar, it's no frills, listen to some music, have a conversation, and maybe play a board game. The one thing that does bother me is that it is too family friendly for my taste. I have been there on many occasions where parents bring their 6-12 year olds on a Saturday night after 8pm. I don't enjoy kids screaming, having melt downs, while I'm having a good time with friends. BD, maybe cutoff having kids in your brewery after 6 or 7PM? Otherwise I recommend this gem! read more

Incredible every time! I've come a few times and every time is amazing! I loved the Grapefruit Fest. It was great! Food available and 50/50 offered. We tried different bourbon cocktails and they were bothl amazing. Such a fun evening. We come with our 9 and 11 year old girls and they have a blast. We hope to make a lot of fun memories while we try our way through brews over the next few years! read more

We came here after walking at Waterfall Glen - it's about a 15 min drive. 3 of us got a flight. I always get flights at breweries and usually there's at least one I don't like that much. But I thoroughly enjoyed all of my beers - a Pilsner, a Mexican lager, a German hefe, and the cherry seltzer. My friend got a hazy IPA that was one of the best I've had (I generally don't like IPAs). They don't offer much food - some chips, a baked pretzel, and maybe pizza? We weren't going to eat but that's just a heads up. The lady bartending was friendly and even gave us a coupon for a free drink the next time we came! It is a smaller space but it has a nice outdoor space with picnic tables. They do not allow dogs, inside or outside, so if you have a dog, leave it at home. My friends bought some cans to bring home. I would come back if I'm in this area again! read more

BuckleDown Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Lyons, Illinois

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BuckleDown is a good find in Lyons. It doesn't look like much but it exceeds expectations with the beer and food menu. Get a good variety of beers at this small brewery. Has flights available if it's hard to choose. There's also snacks to munch on like pretzels. Another brewery with an interesting location, not near a lot of much else. It's a small place but it still manages to have a variety of beers to choose from. There's a few that are always here as well as seasonal specials. It's about $5 a pint. Pretty affordable for a craft brewery like this. Last time I got the Cactus Pants, a Mexican lager. Pretty appropriate choice because there's lots of Mexican businesses in town. As for the food, a small amount. It's $7 for a soft pretzel. Also they make their own beer cheese. They also let you bring in stuff. Gets mostly locals because it's not easy to find. It's on 47th close to Ogden. There's also a patio which helps with the crowding inside when there's good enough weather. read more

BuckleDown Brewing - Cactus Pants With A Soft Baked Pretzel - Breweries Near Me - Lyons, Illinois

Love buckle down beers. Co-owner lives in my village and offers a lot to the local schools. Bar is great. Usually have a food truck or you can bring your own. Always a line for beer but it's a popular place. Industrial decor gives it a nice feel. read more

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My girl and I came here because it's 9 minutes away from her home, we met Michelle. She was super kind and bc of her we ended becoming mug Club members. Excellent service and beer. The pizza is ok and the merch is cool but can be a bit pricy. Overall highly enjoyable ambiance with live music, pinball, clean bathrooms, and a kind staff. Must visit for sure read more

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I was actually quite impressed by this place. This looks like the nice little brewery you'd expect to see popping up. While the place is a bit on the smaller side, their beers are all quite good. I like the Heff and the IPA. The rest of my group greatly enjoyed our time there. There are also a few arcade games and board games. The only "downside" is that some of the locals are a little quirky. It looks like alot of locals come here (which is great) and they do a bit of local charity work every month which is amiable. Still, the bartender was an absolute rockstar and if I am in the area, I will be stopping by here. She was the real deal! This place is the real deal! read more

If you don't mind drinking beer while kids run around everywhere making a mess...then this is the taproom/daycare for you. I love their beer...but three out of four of the times I've visited the taproom to enjoy adult beverages...it has has been anything but an adult experience. Kids are allowed...unruly...poorly supervised...and the folks managing the bar say nothing. Either have some "adults only" hours...or expect me to just be stopping by for carry out beer. read more

I want to give an update as within recent past I feel this brewery has changed, particularly with their customer service. I noticed the staff has become more hostile and less patient with customers which isn't a great look to new customers. They've also changed their policy and no longer allow pets which is a big setback as this was one of the reasons I really enjoyed coming here. We didn't know of their new policy and were very rudely yelled at and scolded by their bartender despite us politely saying we didn't know of the change. The place is quite small despite the patio being open so it might be hard to get a spot on busy days (same goes with parking). The customers are pretty cool. Beers have stayed the same, but would really like to see some new product. read more

I stopped in here last weekend with some friends as we were on our way to a luncheon. The brewery is a little small inside but has a nice outdoor space to sit down as well. The beers I tried are great. It tried the Cactus Pants, a Mexican Lager, and Belt & Suspenders, an IPA. The rest of the group were happy with their selections as well. My only regret is I didn't buy beer to bring pack home. I'll definitely come back when I'm in the area! read more

A laid back brewery that serves great beer. They carry a wide variety of styles on tap, as well as cocktails and a simple food menu. My first stop in here, and will definitely make a plan to visit next time I'm in town. Behind the counter, Mary Kate was entertaining and efficiently handled all the customers during the course of the evening, engaging each customer with a smile and personal attention. read more

Lots of variety. Small place but great service. I had a tangerine flavored IPA which was tasty.

Great beer, great atmosphere. Dia de Los pantalones was my personal favorite. I'll definitely be back read more

BuckleDown Brewing - Dia de Los pantalones - Breweries Near Me - Lyons, Illinois

Great selection of beers on Tap super friendly.... It's dog friendly and kid friendly and has both indoor and outdoor seating. It goes old school with Ms Pacman video game and a pinball machine read more

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Lots of refreshing options! I got a flight with some fruity options and loved them all. Service was great, the bartender was incredibly accommodating and nice. Literally the only reason I took off a star is because no AC was on, and it was quite warm in there, but if that doesn't bug you, 5 stars for sure. Will be back for more! read more

BuckleDown Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Lyons, Illinois

This bar is pretty great, it's just too crowded for its own good. Went with friends for live music and it was absolutely packed. The guitarist was great, the beer I tasted all was really good, the food smelled and looked amazing, and I appreciate the partnerships they have with local restaurants. The mug program they have seems so cool, I just don't go out enough to make it worth it. They are dog friendly and I loved seeing so many everywhere. Kid-friendly also, which was a bit interesting. I was skeptical at first for so many kids being there but they didn't pose any problems. They did take up a lot of space though, and weren't really partaking in anything beyond maybe sodas. In any case, I was still pleasantly surprised about this place, and I am going to try and make it back here, hopefully not during the busy time. Maybe someday they can expand their outdoor seating to help alleviate this issue. read more

I just enjoyed a wonderful morning of outdoor yoga with Stephanie from Back to Nature Fitness https://www.facebook.com/backtonaturefitness/ and a few great beers on the patio. The yoga started at 10:30am, and was well balanced but not too easy. The rye ipa was unfiltered and with just enough hip character. The hazy ipa was bright and refreshing. I could not recommend this total experience more. There is not a better way to start a Sunday. read more

BuckleDown Brewing - Fall beers on the patio - Breweries Near Me - Lyons, Illinois

Love this place. I found a delicious Hefeweizen beer and we tried the Irish stout. Both were super smooth. Vibe was real chill. Dim lighting once the doors are closed. A couple TVs. Paisans pizza was here serving hot pie. Staff is cool. Good times. read more

First, the music is a great mix in the speakers. I heard some bluegrass and blues and Billy idol. I'm happy. Ordered a "Cactus Pants". Yummy. Patio is small but just big enough. Inside small but just big enough. LOTS! To choose from. Can order or bring your own food. Garage roll up door. Love it! read more

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I went to this brewery with my partner and we had a good time. It seems like there's a good group of local folks who pop in and visit. It's definitely a dog friendly establishment, so we were able to see a few friendly dogs playing inside. In addition to good beer, there are board games available for people to play with while they sip. They offer flights of 4 beers for the reasonable price of $8, and have cold cans ready to go as well. We would absolutely come back, and there are a few other breweries a short drive away, if brewery hopping is your thing (no pun intended). read more

Use to love this place. I understand their recent no dog policy, but it was unfortunate to see it inconsistently applied. We were informed of their recent no dog policy as we came in but assumed they were okay on the patio as there was another larger dog there. However, the bartender swiftly came to inform us that we couldn't have our small dogs on the patio and that we had to leave them in the car if we wanted to enjoy a beer there. Meanwhile, she said nothing to the other dog owners who were enjoying their beers on the patio read more

They were closing upon arrival, but Mary Kate was very attentive and nice. She apologized, offered cards for free pints IF ever back in the area, and let us taste a sample of the hazy, then we bought a 4-pk and left. Hope to return soon. Thanks!!! read more

BuckleDown Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Lyons, Illinois

I'm not a beer expert, but the atmosphere is nice, music isn't too loud and I'm enjoying my Hooligan Soup. You can bring your own snack! Ps. Nice, clean restrooms! read more

BuckleDown Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Lyons, Illinois

Neve had any problems here until recently... I've been here a few times with my partner and friends, everything is usually good here. Last time, however, my partner and I came here, he ordered a beer and I decided to just have water. We walked to the patio and a bartender chased us outside and yelled at us that we couldn't go to the parking lot, even though we were headed to the patio. So we went back inside feeling embarrassed. Eventually we sat at a table and that same bartender stared at me the entire time. It was to the point where I was extremely uncomfortable and my partner quickly finished his beer and we left. If he was concerned I was underage or something he could have asked for my ID(I'm 27) or notice that I wasn't drinking anything but water. I never want to go back. I don't know who that bartender is or what his name is but he is very ignorant and seems to enjoy making people feel uncomfortable and embarrass them...sad considering we gave a lot of business in the past.. read more

My first trip to BuckleDown. I've had their beer beer before, but have never visited the brewery. One of my favorites for sure. Mary Kate, the bartender, couldn't be more attentive or sweeter. After ordering my first beer, she introduced herself. She then asked me what kind of beer I liked, and then brought me a taste of 7 beers. Wow! Amazing! Crackle and Pop is my favorite. I left with a 4-pack. I will definitely be back. read more

Friday Happy hour - always an amazing vibrant atmosphere... music, laughter and great beer! read more

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Best Local Brewery around. Bartenders are friendly and place is clean. I highly recommend this brewery to anyone!!! read more

BuckleDown Brewing - two glasses of beer on a bar - Breweries Near Me - Lyons, Illinois

Stopped selling their only drinkable can at Tischler -- now just pump over priced amber ales & mango ipa's that taste like my uncle's butt. Eh. Bring back the OG. read more

Terrible. Not the beer so much, however the girl pouring knows nothing about the beer, had no personality, and literally makes it intimidating to even order. Why they have this person on the payroll in front of customers is beyond me. I will not return. read more

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As far as microbrewery taprooms go, it's pretty standard stuff - friendly bartender, beer, places to sit and drink the beer, fellow craft beer lovers. Complimentary cheddar Goldfish crackers is a nice touch. I'd give 4 stars for the taproom - a TV or two to occupy my attention when I'm there alone would be nice, but my phone can keep me occupied as well. And the music can get a bit loud for my tastes (but I'm a wimp like that). The beer puts this place into 5 star territory because it's fantastic. I'm a craft beer geek and I've tried hundreds of different beers, and the beer here is excellent. So far I've tried all of them, and Painted Turtle is the only one I wasn't fond of. Stompbox (stout) and Clencher (double IPA) are exceptional. read more

BuckleDown Brewing - The taps and the menu behind the bar. - Breweries Near Me - Lyons, Illinois

I went on opening day and really liked it. There is a bar to sit at, a few tables, an open area (maybe for bands or something at some point) and a nice ledge with viewing into the brewing area. The tables are by the door and every time someone came in it was a bit chilly (Ike did come by and tell us he knew it was cold, and that they were still working on perfecting the heating situation). It is a little bare, but still feels welcoming. Oh, and for the guys washroom at least, I liked the big trough-like sink. I only hope to never experience walking in on any customers using it in any other way than to wash their hands. ;) They offered three beers (Belt & Suspenders, Shady Aftermath, and Mirth). I tried each and suggest you try them as well. I found them all enjoyable and fully plan to have them all again. This isn't a beer blog or review site for that so I'm not about to really delve into that, but if you like beer, and the style they offer, you will be pleased. I feel like this place has a lot of potential and in all honesty I'm pretty excited about it. Like I mentioned, Ike, the head brewer, came by. Besides addressing the heat he asked us how we liked everything. He told us a little bit about how things are coming along and what to expect in the future. He seemed like a real cool guy, and I hope even as they get bigger and more popular he still takes time to work the room a bit. It was a nice touch - although I understand that it may have just been for their opening. Like I started off with, I really like this place. You should give it a try! read more

BuckleDown Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Lyons, Illinois

Some of the best beer brewed in the United States; I highly recommend getting a flight because I like every beer they produce. Super friendly people, awesome atmosphere (no blinding TVs or neon advertisements) and great use of recycled materials to build out their brewery. Hidden gem for sure. Belt & Suspenders (their IPA) and Goldfish crackers have become my thing. read more

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Like beer? Need a place to hang out? Come here, grab a pint, believe me when I say this is where it's at in suburbia. I've been here a few times and tried most of the menu. The Citra Clencher IPA, Shady Aftermath Stout and Belt and Suspenders IPA are worth getting a growler if the taproom isn't your scene. My sister called it "Standard taphouse rustic chic." Yellow metal barstools, exposed bulb chandeliers, expansive ceilings and lots of Pinterest-worthy pallet covered walls. The crowd is laid back and because this place doesn't serve food, you're free to have whatever delivered or bring it in. I'd love to see this place have guest taps, live entertainment or at least a sound system. And outdoor seating would be fab! read more

BuckleDown Brewing - Shady aftermath - Breweries Near Me - Lyons, Illinois

I haven't been to a cool little microbrew in some time. I think I found a great new little hangout in buckledown brewery. The brewery is in what looks like an old manufacturing or auto garage type facility. The retail side is very clean and simple while the backside of the building houses the brew equipment. You can tell the gang here takes pride in the cleanliness and appearance of their business. There were three of us and we all tried a different beer. I had the stout and I was very impressed. Poured with between a 1/4 and 1/2 inch head in a goblet. It had a nice rich flavor with an almost mild spicy and nutty undertone. The consensus was that everyone seemed to really enjoy there beer and the overall vibe. It was a very laid back atmosphere and everyone in the joint seemed really happy. Before we finished our first beers we had already made the decision that we would be back soon. read more

BuckleDown Brewing - View inside the brewery - Breweries Near Me - Lyons, Illinois

This is the best ever. All of it. Amazing. Get a flight for a few dollars and sample how crisp and fresh is each beer. Then get a growler and take home the black rye IPA. And buy one of their tshirts. Super soft material, great cuts, flattering design. And go back! Over and over! They told me today they will start distributing cans soon! Oh, I can't wait! read more

My favorite brewery! Great atmosphere & the bartenders are always friendly. My favorite beer is Luv Tap!! You won't be disappointed! read more

BuckleDown Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Lyons, Illinois

Super cool atmosphere. Growlers in plane site, cool wooden designs and easy going bar appeal. Bartenders were nice and beers were great. I like Lighter beers so I got the "know it all" fits me well my boyfriend thought lol. Will visit again if in the area! read more

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