Garage Band Brewing

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DOPPELBOCK 'N ROLL This suburban brewery taps a solid, headbanging beer. I've always felt that a cold draft hits differently than a can or bottle. When the mood strikes me, I'll venture over to Garage Band Brewing on Des Plaines St in downtown Plainfield, next door to Station One Smokehouse (with whom they share a symbiotic relationship). Their brews have hard rock-inspired names, like 'Stout It Out Loud' (a play on the KISS song), 'Hop Shaped Box' (Alice in Chains), and 'Hybrid Th30ry' (a 30 IBU pale ale with a nod to Linkin Park). Last time here, I got 12oz of the 'Don't Harsh My Mellow' for $6. I dig the packaging wrap on their 16oz cans of Dizzy Up the Blonde; a Marilyn Monroe-esque lady sitting on a 55gal drum, suggestively tugging on her red high heel with one hand and holding a chalice of beer in the other. What's not to like there? They have a trio of pinball tables that get sporadically rotated out. Previously they had Foo Fighters and Star Wars, now they've got Stranger Things, JAWS, and a gorgeous Godzilla premium model at $1 per play. There's a digital jukebox too, if you wanna pick tunes for the venue. * TL;DR * I lack the time and expertise to brew my own beer, so I'm happy to leave it to the pros. Garage Band is a small operation with big dreams, and they already have a handful of solid brews in circulation. I check back every few months to see their new seasonal drafts, like a shandy in the summer and darker Oktoberfest-style beer in the fall. They're closed Mon-Tues. Beer and pinball are significant passions of mine, and since Garage Band has a nice selection of both, they get an easy 5*. read more

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By the way, GBB is dog friendly too! And their patio is perfect for that although welcome in taproom as well!

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We had en event at Garage Band Brewing last night and when I tell you it was the best venue we have ever used, I am not exaggerating. We found them via a recommendation online and had never been there before so we didn't really know what to expect. Lydia and her team absolutely blew me away with their level of planning and attention to detail. Garage Band anticipated needs we didn't even think of. They made things so easy and enjoyable for all who attended. We can't wait to find an excuse to come back and have another party here! read more

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Billy M.

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Not much live music... Nice wait staff. Beer is average, no hard liquor. Not my first choice to go to. Have to ask, why call it GarageBand brewing and no live music? read more

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Good beer, nice location with outdoor seating. Bartender was knowledgeable and helpful.

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After spending time looking for fun things in Plainfield, I conclude it doesn't get much funner than winos and beer. Garage Band Brewing is a fun casual hangout. It has much more going on than just suds. Fun events like actual garage bands showing up and playing, or just noodling on guitars. There's not any food menu but people go to the barbecue place. For a small brewery they have variety in their beers. It's not like it's variations of all IPAs. The last time here the girl and I had some beer and snacks. It was hard to go wrong because we liked them all. The one I liked the most was the Comeback Kid. It's $7 for a pint and it's a fruited sour ale. This certain has quite a tang. It only has a few snacks in the way of actual food. They sell the locally made Pretzel Crack pretzels. It's $5 for a bag. The Dill Pickle is deliciously herby and salty. Good beer, which is the most important thing about a brewery. It gets a crowd, maybe because there's not much else to do around here. The brewery is located next to Station One Smokehouse so if you're into that you can bring food here from over there. read more

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The vibes here are really great. They have a wide drink selection from beers, ciders and cocktails. They have live music and some games as well. They are also dog friendly, inside the brewery and outside as well. Bartender was attentive, kind and made good cocktails. Absolutley will return- they play Chicago sports team as well. read more

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I really liked this place! The staff were friendly, and down to earth. I enjoyed the giant jenga and their beer list is wonderful. I had the raspberry sour (I think?). I would come back here for sure if I were in this part of Illinois again. read more

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Howard L.

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I finally had an opportunity to visit this place after having it on my bucket list for quite some time. If you come here in the summer, expect parking to be a challenge. The staff here is warm and welcoming, they got such a warm, cozy atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. There's plenty of games, activities and even a pinball machine too. They welcome outside good too, more so only from the establishment next door since no food is sold here. Prices are fair as well. read more

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Mike G.

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Great brewery in the heart of downtown Plainfield. I came with a couple of friends and we stayed longer than we expected here. Great vibes and even better beer is what I loved Garage Band. The staff is very friendly and glad to give you suggestions if you can't decide on the beer list. No food is serve but there is a BBQ restaurant next door which is even more reason to come back. read more

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Garage Band is a gem. Beers are outstanding and the ambience is great. Music is always high end. A place you come to for a couple beers and don't end up leaving until the end of the night. read more

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Great place with a cool concept. Their octoberfest was probably one of the best I have ever had. The staff were fast and friendly. They had tables greatly social distanced and it felt super clean in there. They also had lots of merchandise for sale. read more

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Michelle B.

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The place is amazing!! Great service! Great beer! We did not eat any food. We will go back again!!

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Andy M.

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Another solid looking Brewery this place in Plainfield this time this is off the downtown and while there was no GarageBand playing when I visited they does appear that they have a stage and live music the bear was much better than anything you will find it dive bars which serve Bud Light and in this day of age you don't want to eat drink Bud Light and the beer here was far superior and there is a nice restaurant you can walk right next door and bring food in and I think there's somehow connected read more

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Tim T.

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Been awhile since I was here. Everything has changed.Beer is great, service is great . Place has been figured out. They have a bunch of screens playing classic rock videos. Growlers are available to go. They still allow outside food to come in. Place was busy on a weekday afternoon a few days after Christmas. Went next door to Station one first for some BBQ. Then came here to see how they are doing. Really enjoyed the Velvet Octane a coffee milk stout beer, brewed with local Guatemalan coffee. Smoothed out with Nitrous oxide ( Nitro), I think being a milk stout contributed to its smooth mellowness. Fantastic!! Had a couple of these, Ashley served us and was great. Smiling, laughing and managed to wait on the whole place and keep all these people smiling. Excellent bartender! I also enjoyed, the Irish red ale. Very smooth with a pleasant finish. The wife enjoyed the Nor'easter a tasty New England IPA. Had a great time. Enjoyed it. Figured they would get a lot better. Just didn't plan for it to be so long between visits. Excellent beer, great bartender, good music, nice vibe. Slightly an older crowd, but told thats not always how it is , but enjoyed it. read more

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Tara D.

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I'm a fan! Tried this for the first time a few weeks ago for my wedding anniversary. Staff: very friendly and accommodating Vibe: cool vibe, like the decor and the space was shockingly huge...both indoor and outdoor seating. Beer: very good! Will definitely be back to try different flavors! read more

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Tom B.

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Good beers. Lots of seating. The taproom staff was very friendly and attentive. We will be back! read more

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Chad G.

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They have a great patio, espically for enjoying tasty beer on Saturday afternoon. Great service and always nice to see what's on tap.

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Daniel S.

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Quality spot right in the heart of Plainfield, seemed to be the main hangout place actually, thank God we got there right when it opened on a Saturday, since all the seats seemed to be filled within like half an hour. I can see why though, a nice mixture of most styles of craft beer, even one mixed with hemp. I enjoyed all the ones I had, mainly IPA, and then also the marzen. There's both indoor and outdoor seating, do outdoor if you can and the weather is nice. They don't serve food, but there's a nice BBQ place next door you can order from, or just bring food from somewhere else. The big vats for brewing are right there behind the bar in the open so that was cool to see. I live pretty far from here so I don't know if I'll be back, but I'm glad I at least made one trip down here. read more

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Alex C.

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People are nice, but very disappointed in the fact I was not allowed to get my beer served in glass. They poured our beers in a plastic cup all night. Beer was tasty, but as a big beer drinker, drinking out of plastic was a major red flag. The excuse was due to an "event" and "people breaking glass" but how could you run a brewery serving quality beer in plastic cups all night??? First time seeing that. read more

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Tony D.

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Good selection of beers. Indoor outdoor options ,plenty of room with bands on weekends. Was there on May 27. I am willing to give servers a very wide berth during these times but these. beer tenders may want to snap out if it. Efficient at best but you can't just take orders on beers you are not sure of and place them on the bar with expectations that one knows what they are getting. A simple 'here's the IPA' would really help. It was busy, maybe they were new, maybe new technology. Customer interaction with a smile goes a long way. read more

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Michelle C.

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Echoing a few other reviews in saying that this is a pretty average brewery and there's more potential to this brewery. We sat at the bar and had really attentive, good service, though they were only open less than 2 weeks when we went in, so I wouldn't have expected anything less. The beer was good, not great. The music did not match the theme of the brewery and the vibe was typically suburban. Of course the location is killer, and I can see this brewery really being awesome, but they need to tweak a few things as they continue to grow. Would we return? Yes, but honestly, for the location alone. read more

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Greg S.

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The space is nice. The beer, trying to be nice here, was underwhelming. Hurts to say anything negative about brewers, but no bueno. We went on opening day and even as beer nerds, I didn't have the highest expectations because it's an increasingly difficult space to stand out. The two beers we had were what I would expect to come out of a plastic Mr Beer. The man trap ID check and chit system were a bit obnoxious, hopefully those smooth out with time. And, lord, I hope the beer gets better. That said, I will give it another shot soon enough. read more

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Charity S.

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4 Stars bc they don't have an IPA. Unlike Metal Monkey they didn't commit to one style of music yet still I corporates it into their theme. All beers have lyrical names. The staff are friendly and it's new-May 2019 a patio out in front but the setting sun hits you in the face. read more

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Great place among many in Plainfield but these guys stand out. Sitting for a Friday afternoon beer and the owners, Craig and Chris sat down behind us. Just got done brewing a new beer and sat done to enjoy some of their earlier fruits of their labors. A good story and great beer. These guys are class acts and will be around for some time to come in a great venue. Grab some BBQ from next door and enjoy some of their finest. Support hear guys cause it's worth it We'll be back. read more

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This is a really cool spot! We went here one evening when they had a live band playing, and it was awesome! The beer is pretty solid, and they have a pretty good size tap list, so I think you can find something there for everyone. They're also conveniently located in downtown Plainfield (and share a wall with a bbq joint), so grab some food and settle in for a fun time. read more

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Celeste K.

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We stumbled upon this place after leaving Werk Force because it was way crowded, and boy did we luck out. We got there before the rush on the first day of indoor dining, and there were only a few people there. The service was really friendly and attentive and the beer was excellent. We tried Fell on Black Days (Russian imperial stout), Brown Eyed Girl (brown ale), and Sublime (key lime gose). All three were fantastic. Brown Eyed Girl was probably the best brown ale I've ever had. The space is clean and comfy, with screens playing 90s alternative, grunge, and nu metal music videos. There is a mural with their logo, exposed tanks, enclosed fireplaces in the wall, and other nice decor. The ladies restroom was beautiful, with decorative mirrors, modern sinks, a chandelier, music piped in, etc... felt a little Alice in Wonderland, and I loved it. My only complaint is the lack of food. Your choice is jerky or pretzels, and that's it. I'm also not so sure about their covid protocols. The amount of tables they were seating at definitely appeared to be way over 25%, I don't think all the tables are more than 6 feet apart, and they seemed just a tad lax about masks. Nothing I saw at the time made me feel like they we being overly reckless but if it's something you're concerned about, this may or may not be the place for you. read more

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Very good beers and atmosphere. Staff are friendly and I like sitting on the patio. Only reason I'll go to Plainfield!

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I love this place! The staff is always very friendly and will actually talk to you if you are sitting at the bar. The beer is good, but the entire room is outstanding. I judge only been there a few times, but will be back. read more

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Fabulous time at Garage Band Brewery! They never disappoint!! Amazing beer, snowball fight, fabulous band and an evening full of laughs and great friends! read more

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Guys I love you and all but it's kind of crazy how often I go when I can't get an IPA, a NEIPA, or Eve an and APA. Nothing nada, not to drink there or to go. Come on! read more

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Luis G.

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The Best Micro Brewery in the area. Beer is great atmosphere is great the staff super friendly.

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Solid addition to dt Plainfield, but kinda boring... This place has a lot of potential with a cool location and outdoor area, but it just needs more. A stick on Marshall amp decal doesn't cut it for the garage band theme. Throw some guitars on the wall... Maybe a stage for actual bands. Also, if you're going to call yourself garage band brewing, give us some garage band music. Rod Stewart's, "Do you think I'm sexy" on the speakers is ruining the vibe. Giving it 3 stars because it has potential. Beer is average at best. read more

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This place has some goood brews. It is spacious, has bags//other games, outdoor seating. AND it's next to a great BBQ place.

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This place is very cool! I had a few beers and all of them were delicious. The staff was very welcoming and knowledgeable about all the beers. The atmosphere is welcoming and very comfortable. If your in the area stop by and try a few beers. read more

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Visited this awesome brewery last night while in town on business. Definitely headed back each time I am in town. This is one of the most modern micro breweries with the best options on beers. Make sure to put this one on your list to visit often unless you one of the lucky ones to live nearby. Staff was extremely friendly and ownership made you feel like you owned the place. Great entertainment options with live bands and trivia DJ's!. See you soon!!!! read more

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Great place to hangout, and have a nice beer. Great atmosphere, and very convenient in downtown Plainfield. They also fill growlers, bring your own or purchase one from them. read more

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More info about Garage Band Brewing

15025 S Des Plaines St
Ste 1B
Plainfield, IL 60544
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(815) 782-6367
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http://www.garagebandbrewing.com

Hours

What time does Garage Band Brewing open?

Garage Band Brewing opens at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Garage Band Brewing close?

Garage Band Brewing is closed on Monday and Tuesday.Garage Band Brewing closes at 10:00 PM on Wednesday and Thursday.Garage Band Brewing closes at 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.Garage Band Brewing closes at 7:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Tue ClosedWed-Thu 11:00 AM - 10:00 PMFri-Sat 11:00 AM - 11:00 PMSun 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Garage Band Brewing take credit cards?

Yes, Garage Band Brewing takes credit cards.

Indoor Amenities

Does Garage Band Brewing allow dogs?

Yes, Garage Band Brewing allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Garage Band Brewing have parking?

Yes, Garage Band Brewing has parking options. Street Parking

Review Highlights - Garage Band Brewing

“They also serve my favorite style (APA) Don't Harsh My Mellow formerly known as One and Done, also very nice!”

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4.2(33 reviews)

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The new owners, new beers, outdoor area and new decor inside made this a pleasant experience for…read moreme. I tried their Octoberfest and went back for seconds. I wish the new owner many years of success!

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4.5(107 reviews)

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4.2(49 reviews)

11.0 mi

I can't believe I have been missing out on this spot! I came here for bingo night and it was so…read moremuch fun! The atmosphere was really friendly. We were welcomed after we found a spot to sit with bingo cards! I like that they have nights where food trucks come and then you are also able to bring your own food. There are some small bites/snacks on the menu as well. The list of beer options are nice. I ordered the lil jug with mango and loved it! It was nice light fruit beer. There are other events that happen at this location & you can even schedule a tour of the brewery as well. I will definitely be coming back especially when it gets nicer out.

Best IPA maker in the Midwest. Love coming in to try something new but also love just drinking old…read morefavorites as well. Bartenders are great and the set up of the bar and tables is good for big groups or single patrons. Love the huge mural art next to the bar. Sets the tone for a good beer drinking experience. Love the beer here!

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3.4(89 reviews)

3.3 mi

Horrible treatment. We tried to go today at 2:30 today with 4 adults and 2 young children plus one…read morebaby. They refused to set us due to an upcoming party of THIRTY people in 30mins and then a party of 37 in an hr. When we asked the manager why that information was not posted online, she advised because the bar was still open. We said we cannot sit at the bar with a 6yr old, 3yr old and baby. She just stared at us. I said so you have a TOTAL of 67 people coming, so they have EVERY table booked? Yes? The manager confirmed that: yes. Every table. I replied so you're effectively closed as a restaurant and only open as a bar, and you informed NO ONE, when you're a family-friendly game playing restaurant. she again just stared. This was horrible. We walked out. And this was the second time something like this has happened.

We hadn't been here in a couple of years and we probably won't be back…read more It's a great place in the summer when the garage doors are open, you want an adult beverage while you play games. But otherwise skip it unfortunately. We were a party of 9. Our teenage kids barely touched their food (boneless wings and Mac and cheese) because it was so awful. My chicken sandwich had a little chicken and a lot of bread. The tots were good and crispy...if you need a snack, get those. Our waitress was doing double duty waiting tables AND doing dishes so she was gone for long periods of time. When we first sat down she said they were out of physical wristbands. My pour of wine was so small, I wondered if it was the end of the bottle. But the 2nd one was just as small. My husband was greatly disappointed that they don't brew their own beer anymore. When it came time to pay and we were finally able to find our waitress she didn't even offer us a receipt, just swiped our card and left. Had no idea what our bill was until we checked our credit card account. Our table in the bar was crooked and on a downward slope so anytime anyone used any silverware the whole table shook. There were Packer fans in the bar wanting to watch the game but it was on Peacock, which they don't get. For the price you pay to come here they should be able to put a little bit of money into the upkeep of this place and better service. Allow your servers to just do their jobs! We came on a Saturday night over the holidays, they should have been fully staffed. The kids did enjoy playing the games tho...that is the big draw...but a few of them (pop a shot) were broken.

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4.2(39 reviews)

7.7 mi

I've really enjoyed coming to this spot. Every time I go I end up in a conversation with people I…read moredon't know, very "Cheers" vibe. Really enjoy when they bring in live music too! Although they don't serve food you can bring your own food which is great! Beer at this spot is pretty solid. I look forward to going again soon!

Went for the first time a couple weeks ago for the comedy night. It must be a company that does the…read morecompany part and the comedians come to town and a bar hosts them. Hands down worst bar ever to host them. I think the signs said the bar does this weekly or something??? How? Size/ atmosphere- This place is TINY. If you're going to go you better get the whole party there extremely early for a seat because you aren't really going to be able to save seats and it's the only way you will be able to see the comedian. The set up is awful at this bar. You can sit on a crumby house couch up close next to the stage, grab chairs directly in front of the front door in the aisle that everyone's purses will be hitting your head with as they walk by, attempt to grab a round table with 6-7 chairs and most have terrible views, or attempt to sit at the bar with your back to the bar. The building structure poles or beer equipment and area completely block the view so for 85% of the comedy show myself, friends, and other guests were staring out the random store front windows or looking down just listening to the show because I could not see the front / comedian. There was no where to move to since they packed the house. Until 2 people left the bar we got up and sat there and let two friends scoot over so they could maybe attempt to lean over and see. Only have 2 bathrooms which are coed but that's fine it's small. The line though for them was longggg. Drinks/ service/ show- Small options available and only local craft that were okay. Get some freaking food or apps besides over charged crappy frozen pizza. Ciders that they sold were disgusting- like not edible. The drinks are as decor on the wall and kinda confusing to know if that's on draft, only beer available, all beer they make/ sell, etc. We all had issues with the stupid QR code menu and the website was cut off on half the groups phones and wouldn't show everything. Limited selection. No cocktails or mixed drinks is what I was told and then saw people drinking cocktails. No domestic. They only had 2 tablets yet only would use one and only have 2 bartenders the whole show. The lines for drinks from before the show started to after were constant. Bartender tripped over the rug, couldn't figure out where or what drinks they had, used the wrong beer glasses each drink. One was super rude and almost avoided people. I think one or both were possibly the owner. Then after the intermission as the headliner was starting and until almost the very end of her set the couple at the bar WOULD NOT STOP TALKING. A huge problem besides the view and size of this place was that they did NOT use or know how to use their speakers or volume. The microphone might as well been off. Not a damn person could hear anything in there unless you were up front really. This couple would not stop talking and I'm not sure if it was the owner and a patron or what but listening to their convo, not by choice, they did not know each other and she was not here for the show. Everyone from the other side of the bar, in front of the bar, across the room was staring and looking back at the couple to stop talking. A man at the end of the bar asked the bartender to tell them to tone it down and he said yeah ok and then continued avoiding the situation until he weaseled his way in and they still did not stop talking. She eventually left thank god but please do NOT go to a bar with an event if you can't read the room holy shit. I did really like the mom juice box from another brewery. I had a couple of the sweet and sour beer from Nik & ivy or whatever beer and it was good. The comedians were all young and funny. Main show was pretty intense as far as her opening up for her set (suicide, cutting, eating disorders, sex, etc) but that's literally their choice and how comedy works but I know a bunch of people made comments about how deep and too much it was. There was also 2 woman that ruined basically the entire show. The comedians were even over it. They were WASTED when the show started at 730 or 8. The older woman was a local teacher, she willingly shouted to the entire room the entire show, hitting on the comedian and would yell out loud and interact the whole time. Ok first one was funny but after 50 f'ing times get it together and grow up. The comedians were getting annoyed and the bar owners should have stepped up. They were making a scene in the bathroom and holding everyone up also. I'm all for girls night and letting loose but you should have boundaries and that's a liability for a bar owner also. I won't be back.

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Solemn Oath Brewery

4.1(280 reviews)

11.6 mi

Really liked the Chicago location a few years ago, so we decided to try their Naperville location…read more Even though they're advertised on several online sources as dog friendly, they're not. Not their fault, but the management should make it clearer that they only allow dogs on their patio. Finding the entrance was tricky, despite the solemn oath signs in the back. It didn't seem very obvious how to get in. Their beer selection is what was what really gives them the number of stars I'm giving. I'm going from memory here, but they mostly offered IPAs and some ales, and very few of any porters or stouts. It's February- you should have some more wintery type beers on tap this time of year. Maybe they're not the brewmaster's favorite styles, I dunno. Still, I'd definitely return, but I will read their menu before making the trip next time.

The bar area was small and only allowed six or seven patron sitting. There were a couple of stools…read morebut counters facing the wall. The bartender was mostly friendly and helpful unless he had a regular to help. The booth we sat in was large and was nice to sit in.

His and hers

OUTSTANDING Brewery with excellent selection of fantastic beers! Service was exceptional....

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Lock & Mule by Tangled Roots Brewing Company

4.1(225 reviews)

7.7 mi

Very nice open space restaurant. Lots of good choice of food and beers obviously…read more A good / safe option in Lockport. Will return.

Came for a quick lunch and really enjoyed. Our server was very nice and quick with everything we…read moreasked for. Beautiful inside and very spacious. My husband and I shared the cheese curds, tomato bisque soup and BBQ burger. All were so good, no complaints!