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    Nolan H.

    Okay, so first off, I absolutely love the concept of the bar & it is an amazing large place to be for a get together. The beer selection & technology is 5*. Probably closer to a 3.5 star However, the things that bring it down to a 3* are why I don't think it will do well in the suburbs, even Chicago are. 1) Beer prices equal out to $10 a pint for even the cheapest beer ($0.60/oz). Yeah it is really cool you can choose what you want but unless you just want to get 3oz every 20min with plan to be there for a couple of hours hanging with friends for a party, you're not going to enjoy the bill. I understand the concept of why it would be more expensive but maybe $9 a pint 2) You're also going to hate the bill when you realize you got a 15% service charge on food when you pick it up at the counter. No warning at all on the screen or above the kiosk. Glad I didn't tip. 3) Food prices were on the "Downtown Chicago" level for the portion sizes. Pizzas were expensive. Tasty yes, but steep. 4) they only have one TV in the whole building & was very pixelated. Was more of a projection TV than one massive nice HD tv. Overall the place is great & fun but the prices make it a little hard to be willing to go if it isn't for a party or a long event like a sporting game. I came here for the Packers-Bears game so it was a good place to stay for 3hrs but none of us left thrilled when we realized everything we spent got a 15% service charge until you are emailed your receipt. No paper receipts, just emailed. Lose points for deceiving customers. Honestly, you're more likely to make more money on repeat customers than the 15% up charge for nothing.

    Nashville smoked wings and brisket fries
    Gabby G.

    Update to my former review: I came back to District Brew Yards with some family after we had made a reservation for a cousin hangout. We had a fantastic night here! It was their first time at District Brew Yards and they really liked it! It's been a year since I've been to district brew yards but my original post raves about the Nashville smoked wings. I was dyyyyinnnggg to order them again and was looking forward to it. However by the time our event came, when I got to the kiosk to place my order the Nashville smoked wings weren't an option anymore I just wanna know why they were removed from the menu because these were amazing!! I substituted and got a hot honey flavor, which was still delicious but man it doesn't compare to those smoked wings District Brew Yards if you're seeing this, please please please reconsider adding the Nashville smoked wings back to the menu! If not, please send me the recipe because I miss them.

    New Paulie Gees menu
    Melissa K.

    I sadly have to update my review to only 3 stars due to the new food offerings and not so great beers we had. I always spoke DBY's praises as the best pour your own place, but it looks like they have made some changes pretty recently that would sway me from going back. Mostly getting rid of the vast food options (bye bye brisket fries, I'll miss you forever) to replace with a pretty run of the mill food option. New menu features pizza, wings, sandwiches (but..it's just one sandwich + a burger and then a wrap), and salads. Personally, it just doesn't feel like an elevated experience anymore with the new menu - and no shareables anymore which is a huge bummer. The breweries have remained the same, but there was one beer, that was just the absolute worst. It was a little flat tasting so it may have been a weird keg / the end of the keg - but still not an overall great experience.

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    Sherwin C.

    What a cool spot to hangout with friends, enjoy some board games, eat some delicious food, while enjoying a large beer selection! I have driven by this spot many times before but without large signage near the road I hadn't realized that this spot was here until a group of friends had suggested that we meet here. When I arrived, I was quite surprised at how huge the parking lot was, and even more amazed at how spacious the inside is. Unlike standard bar food, the food here is quite nice with good quality meats, flavorful seasoning, nice presentation, and good textures. Items like the brisket fries and pulled pork nachos are large enough to share amongst several people with plenty of meat provided in each dish. The beer selection is quite expansive as well with lots of really cool themed stations where you can self-serve a variety of different options. This place is also mostly self serve for things like water and food (order from a kiosk, pick up at a window). The game selection here is quite expansive as well, though some of the games are in better shape than others (for example the uno cards are well worn) but exploding kittens looked almost new). This is very convenient if you want to gather to play board games without the hassle and mess of hosting at home. The only draw back is that the music can be quite loud so with a larger group of 6-8, it may be difficult to hear one another across the table. Overall, definitely worth a visit here if you're a board game or beer lover.

    Susan S.

    Self serve you enter and buy a card and it's basically a debit card to go and try the beer and a couple of wines . Not a big beer drinker but it's a really cool venue. They have food which looked like pretty good bar food. And they have all these board games you could play it's cute really big ceilings so it is loud but I could see you going with a big group of beer drinkers they would have a good time and playing lots of games

    Dad and a cutie pie.
    Jacqueline A.

    I came here for the first time today. Mom + Dad and 3.5 month old. Impressed. It's big, plenty of seating and very kid friendly, don't be pushed away because it's kid friendly. There are all ages, a great spot for beer and food. The beer variety is great, you can try it as you go with a card and fill your own glass. Sample what you want and move along. Order the food from the kiosk and the food was great. We had the wings, burger and garlic rolls. Very good! I will say. There's an older gentleman working the front, PROMOTE HIM. He did the tour, showed everyone around, treated everyone with kindness interacted with our little guy, and genuinely cares. He even wouldn't let my husband carry all our food to the table and helped. The best service I've had in years. Thank you :)

    Christine S.

    Went here last weekend and had a lot of fun with our group. I ate prior because they have no food that is gluten friendly. My friends who did get the food (order on a kiosk) said it was ok. The tap room itself was pretty cool as you use the brewery card that is linked to your debit/credit. My friends thought it was nice to pay by ounce besides you can try a beer before you put your own. They do have a GF cider which was tasty and perfectly cold. Only complaint is the benches were uncomfortable for most of our group and the drinks were on the higher side for craft; we paid 40. Protip they have games you can play, but we brought our own. Fun place to meet up, but not sure we'll be back.

    Michael W.

    This type of pour your own and pay by the ounce format lends itself really well to sampling many really unique beers, allowing you to explore and cover a lot of ground quickly. My approach was an ounce pour of each, to share with my wife and get a feel for the bouquet and mouth feel of each without spending a fortune. This allows you to find your jam and either pour more or take some product home with you. Our jam this day ended up being the wild turkey barrel stout from Burnt City (One of the better barrel stouts I have had; and I am not usually a barrel beer fan, too sweet for this kid), which we ended up cutting with Around the Bend's Octoberfeista. I remember when this place used to be the Ram restaurant and brewery. We were sad to see it go. One year they had arguably one of the best pumpkin beers I've ever had. The space sat vacant for awhile, so glad to see that it has a new life. They did a great job with the interior and exterior. Inside is big, open and welcoming with snazzy accent lighting. The outside patio is large and features two large gas fireplaces and plenty of places to sit. They even have games to grab to get your game on with your group. My wife and I played connect four and I am here to tell you it was a shut out, I never stood a chance ;) They have order kiosks for food and you put your dirty beer and food ware in conveniently located empty bins that are clearly marked. This is a terrific place to come, hang, and catch up with your group. I can also see it lending itself well to group functions. Kudos to DBY upon learning that they now do the brewing for Twisted Hippo. Long story short, the wife and I stopped into Twisted Hippo's original location for the first time the afternoon before it burnt down. We were horrified to learn of the news the next morning. Two negatives in my opinion that I will call out: 1) The card precharge. Not a fan, never have been. They will charge your card $40 just to play, then they will charge your card for whatever you end up spending. So if you spend $40 while you are there, you are effectively out $80 in your account. The initial $40 charge rolls back to your account whenever your bank gets around to it. Not sure why this is. They do communicate it clearly on a board (see pic) when you check in. Why is this necessary? 2) They have some cool beer merch for sale but think concert merch prices, way too high. They do a good job of having a little something for everyone. There is beer of course, but there is also wine, cider, NA, THC seltzer, etc. Some come get your brew on!

    Lisa K.

    I need to come back for the beer so this review will be updated. Came here with my parents for the food and I can say that the main draw is not for the food. It's definitely for the beer and the food should be a comforting afterthought to help you drink more beer. We got a burger, a taco, and I think a prime brisket sandwich and it was all just ok. I think the taco was the biggest miss. Ambience is great with ample indoor and outdoor seating. Perfect for big groups as well.

    Pizza US Pizza Cup Winner
    Tasha M.

    So fun! It was my first time here, upon entering they gave a brief explanation of how things work and where everything is in the facility. They have a selection of games and also outdoor seating that has a fire pit. They have beer and wine as well as alternative drinks. They recently added Paulie Gees pizza which we enjoyed. Pictured is the big bad wolf pizza , US pizza cup winner pizza and a double burger with fries. The space is spacious and tables are communal is the best spot for groups, family night (minors not allowed without supervision in the pouring area), even a date night. I hope this place sticks around it makes Wheeling a fun night out. The parking lot wraps around the building.

    Burnt City Brewery Frost Dragon Cold IPA And Sikil Pak
    Steve A.

    Cool that this place has opened a suburban location. District Brew Yards has the original in the city and this is like the same thing except it's bigger with more selection. It's the same concept though. A few smaller breweries share a building and customers pour their own beers. There's also a full kitchen. A good way to sample a few breweries. It has a few small ones that don't have the resources to have their own building, so they have a place in here. The beers are poured by yourself. Customers get a card at the front. Use this card to activate the taps. Among the breweries is Burnt City. The Frost Dragon Cold IPA was one of their selections on tap. It's about $0.70 an ounce for most beers. Those not wanting beer can also go to the section that has wines on tap. Also food. There's a kitchen. Mostly meaty options but a few vegetarian items like hummus. The Sikil Pak is good for sharing. It's $9 for a lot. This is hummus with cilantro, pumpkin seeds, and radish. Good place to come and sample beers. It has quite a few. There's also a kitchen so you can get some barbecue, chips, and whatever.

    Ruchi A.

    So good! It's mostly self service but the staff there was helpful! The food was overall really good. Didn't love the special pulled chicken but the other menu options were awesome! Great place to go to with friends or family and kid friendly with all of the board games

    Brisket fries
    Vita P.

    Cool brewery in the area, plenty of space for a party or happy hour after work. Upon entry, they give you a card which is used to purchase your beer. A bit pricey, but the concept is cool. Plenty of beer options for either the novice beer drinker or experienced craft beer drinker. Simply slot your card in the machine at each beer tap and pour! Descriptions of the beer are available and you can pour as much or as little as you want. I love the outside space - fire pits, large tables, lights, plenty of space. They also have board games to borrow. Food is available, but menu isn't very extensive. Not many options, if any, for vegans either. We ordered the brisket fries which were good! Portion is definitely enough to split 2 ways or for a table of 3-4.

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    MP Kitchen and Bar

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    I was here for a private event and everything from start to finish was absolutely 5 stars. Our…read morelarge group had the entire restaurant to ourselves from 5pm - 11pm and it was everything a private event should be. Service throughout was consistent and of great quality. Staff members were on top of their game, taking care of 50+ people who were ready to drink/eat and have a great time. Whenever I had an empty plate it was quickly removed to make room for another. This casual yet elevated bar offers delicious drinks and food. I did not have any alcohol but from what I was told the drinks were strong and tasty. The food hit the spot for me. We were provided with a TON of food, to the point where to go boxes were put out since there was plenty to bring home. My favorites were the Buffalo Mac n cheese, cheese curds, and chicken tenders. They also had veggie options which I appreciated since this was a carb heavy event. For dessert there were cookies which was the perfect way to satisfy everyone's sweet tooth.

    Up to last review. Still delish!…read more I had the pot roast French dip with a side salad. It was delicious. One of my friends also had the pot roast with fries and the third person in our party ordered a quinoa salad, which looked delicious. my friend ordered coffee and they made a fresh pot for her. How many other places at dinner would do something like that? Service was very good atmosphere wonderful and I have enough left for lunch tomorrow!

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    We stopped in on a Friday night before seeing a show at Marriott Lincolnshire which is very close…read more We had a reservation but really didn't need it as they have dining room,bar and patio seating. Service was just average as they were training a few new staff members which was somewhat confusing. They offer a Happy Hour from 3-6 so we took advantage of a few beer specials and appetizers. They have a nice beer menu . I tried a few of their lagers which were pretty good . The cheese curds were very good. I tried their Award Winning wings which are smoked and then flash fried . I was able to get half of them with Mango Habanero and half with Sweet and Spicy . I asked for more of the Sweet and Spicy sauce and was surprised they charged me extra! My wife had the Half Day Chopped Salad which was good but loaded with Pepperoni and way too much dressing. Suggestion..order the dressing on the side! They do charge a 3% credit card surcharge. For some good beers and a casual Brewpub experience,give Half Day a visit.

    I had very mixed feelings about this place. It was conveniently located near Marriott Lincolnshire…read morewhere we were seeing a musical later that evening. We arrived for happy hour. There were four in our party and I had made reservations but it was pretty empty for a Friday night. Beer selection was good as expected. The decor is typical of a brewery. Our waiter was training someone new so the service was slow and lacking continuity. Had to ask three times for a glass for the Nutrl drink. Not many gluten free options so I ordered the Half Day Chopped Salad. It was drowned in dressing and there were more than a dozen pepperocini which is ridiculous even though I like them I don't want a half a jar! My friend ordered the happy hour one topping pizza and was told that no she couldn't have the margarita pizza but only sausage or pepperoni even though the margarita is cheaper on the regular menu. It looked like terribly cheap sausage. My other friend was really happy with the vegan panini and it looked really good. My husband loves wings saucy so he asked for a bit on the side. Be aware that it is an extra charge. He has had an upset stomach ever since he ate them. Seems like the smoked wings were not cooked long enough? Also they automatically charge a 3% surcharge to the bill. Next time we will choose another restaurant when in this area as one good out of three dishes is not very good.

    Yard House - Tap in to great food, classic rock and 100+ craft & local beers.

    Yard House

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    We needed a lunch spot that would fit our six adults and five kids -- that also showed sportsball…read more-- and Yard House definitely fit that bill. We were able to get a table fast, and oh boy, TVs everywhere. Pretty much anywhere you sit you can see at least five. So the guys were happy with this, though it makes the restaurant overall pretty loud. Their menu has all of the pub food fare you would expect, including several delicious looking burgers. I got a Bleu Cheese & Bacon Burger, which was pretty great and came with a mound of fries. My daughter got the Mac & Cheese from the kids menu, which ended up being an adult's plate size of mac and cheese. Not complaining -- just you can probably split this between two kids. The beer list was also great. We had to wave the server over a few times after waiting a while for our checks and refills, but overall, this was a pleasant visit. Would come back.

    My brother in law wanted to get together so we decided to go to the Yard House. We were able to…read morewalk in and get seated immediately. Our server took our drink orders and came back with the drinks quickly. She also brought us water! We shared the cheese curds and it certainly was a great choice. The curds came fast and they were plentiful. The batter was good and light, We also shared the fried Brussels which was fried just right where it had crisp edges (you know what I mean). I decided to get the lobster garlic pasta! The lobster was cooked correctly and the meat was tender and not over done. I really enjoyed the dish. I'd order it again in the future. Overall, the service and the food were great! I highly recommend this place for some good food and drinks!

    District Brew Yards - brewpubs - Updated May 2026

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