What a great little neighborhood brewery! From the outside, this would pass as a dive bar but actually offers so much more! The inside is cozy with a large bar and tables to sit at. They have board games, darts, touchtunes, and more for entertainment. They had 9 of their own beers in tap as well as some guest beers. They also house fuse malort with flavors (11 to try)! My two friends got a beer and I got a whiskey/ginger ale. Pricing was very fair and pours were a good size. Both of my friends enjoyed their beers and I thoroughly enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere. Check out Lunar Brewing when in the area! read more

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On a weekday, the personal attention from the owner and bartender. It's quiet enough to have a conversation with a friend.

Lunar Brewing is not just a local brewery, but it's a fun little after hours bar as well. They offer a crazy amount of beer option. That's a good thing, but it can also become overwhelming when you're trying to decide on what to drink. I don't think I've ever eaten here, so I think they more or less offer bar snacks. I've never had bad service here. Although you may have to order your drinks at the bar if you're sitting at one of the tables. The times that I actually sat at the bar, the service was obviously better. The servers know their beer menu and can hold a good conversation if it's not too busy. It's a great place to stop in and enjoy a pint with friends and play a few rounds of darts. read more

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Lunar Brewing Company is located in suburban Villa Park. My love and I would normally not be anywhere near Villa Park, but we tagged along with our friends for an eats-and-drinks excursion in the 'burbs earlier this summer. We stopped in for some drinks here, and there is an extensive list of beverages to choose from. The interior is plastered with all sorts of beer memorabilia and other random fun things. Check out Lunar Brewing for easygoing good times if you are in the area. read more

Nice chill bar, I was given a couple sample of their craft beer selection and was very happy with their recommendations. They've got a few card and board games as well. I went with friends, but I feel like I'd be okay going solo as well. read more

Amazing place in Villa Park that just looks like a dive bar but it's actually a brewery. It may be a small one but they still have somewhat of a pretty good selection to choose from. Lunar has been here for a long time. Certainly there's not as much to choose from than at a bigger brewery but this has some really interesting styles and there's someone to please anyone. They don't have much food so if you're hungry you'll be eating bags of nuts and pretzels. Got here for the first time, so we checked out some of the locally made offerings and it beat expectations. It looks like a dive bar and we didn't see any brewing equipment so it made us wonder if beer is brewed offsite. That hardly would be surprising as the place seems too small to handle this. Anyway it's still good beer. We tried a few of the house beers on tap. I had the Imperial Black Ale. It's $6 a pour. This isn't quite a pint, and one reason is because most beers are pretty strong. It's an imperial black ale. This has a 9.88% ABV and is made with Belgian ale yeast. Another beer was even stronger and cost a couple bucks more. They only have a few of the house beers on tap. As for the food there's not a lot. Mostly bags of nuts and pretzels. It's $1.75 or so for a bag. The beers and nuts of course are the best combination. Come here for a beer. It also has a pretty good selection of hard stuff so that's nice. If you wish have a few plus basic snacks. read more

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Amazing in-house brews and a plethora of guest taps and craft beer. Bartenders are always friendly and amazing to the patrons. Usually on weekends it's busier but on a nice weekday evening is when their service really shines. They got darts and a pinball machine if you want to do anything in between drinks. A true hidden gem in Villa Park. I would gatekeep this spot more if it wasn't for how much I love this place. read more

Let me start out by saying, this is more of a dive bar atmosphere rather than a typical brewing company vibe. While they do make their own brews, they are only available to go in a growler, no cans or bottles for purchase. With that being said, I enjoyed the Kosmic Kolsch on tap. Their patio is nice and shady, and despite being in a parking lot, still feels more secluded. Music selection was good, and the guys working were nice, I believe one of them was the owner possibly. I did end up having to run next door to grab cash from the ATM, since it's a $10 minimum on cards, and I was just stopping for one quick drink. Luckily there is a bank next door and a TCF Bank in the Jewel across the street. Workers were masked and masks and hand sanitizer were available. read more

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My local fav! Craft beer, good prices, cool bartenders, fun but minimalist ambiance. It's like Cheers, where everybody knows your name. Too bad Ted Danson isn't there. read more

My coworker and I decided to check out some new bars after work. Actually this was the last bar we went to so we were a little bit tired. I cannot give a full review but everything went well. The bartender directly came to us and was very pleasant. we didn't try the food. Nice atmosphere. Will definitely come again. read more

Lunar Brewing Co is definitely a dive but it's chill and I'm down with the atmosphere. I went in the late afternoon on a weekday so it was understandably pretty empty. The bar did have a decent amount of people seated around having some brews. When I went, they had 6 beers on tap including a blueberry witbier. Witbiers are my jam, fruitiness makes me happy, put them together and I'm as pleased as a peach. Peaches get really happy, in case you're unsure. I like the atmosphere at Lunar Brewing, their beer isn't half bad, overall it's a good time. read more

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This is a pretty cool bar to hang out in. It's dimly lit, decorated with strings of lights and tons of signs on the walls. They have a great beer selection from all over the country and the world. There are tons of beer to choose from on their menu. There is also a good selection on tap. The bartenders are usually very friendly and helpful. My last visit, I tried the Total Eclipse Stout $6 and it was delicious! It was thick and had oatmeal and caramel flavoring. Looking at the snack menu, I saw that they offer Michael Anthonys (located down the road) pizzas here. There is both an electronic and old school dart board towards the back on the bar. Just ask for the darts from the bartender. For those Golden Tee fans, there is one here. Also, a couple of big screen TV's inside. 12 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday - Thursday 12 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday - Saturday read more

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This a great neighborhood bar venue with an extensive and reasonably priced beer selection. There's a mellow low key atmosphere here, and it's quiet enough to have a nice chat with whomever you may be with, and while enjoying some very nice brews. No food here, so don't expect any. There's convenient parking right at the back, and they do take credit card fyi. You order your beers at the bar as there is no table service. There were plenty of tables and seats for the size of the place, though some of them are a bit away from the bar. I enjoyed on this evening: - Moondance IPA - Raspberry cream ale - Dark Horse Brewing Crooked Tree American IPA (Marshall, MI) The first two are brewed by Lunar and are amongst their signature offerings. My colleague and drinking pal had: - Kosmic Kolsch - Raspberry cream ale - Boulevard Brewing Tank 7 farmhouse ale (Kansas City) We enjoyed 'em all. I personally preferred the two IPA's I had over the raspberry cream ale, which was a little on the sweet side, but it was a nice to try anyway. Will try hard to make it back here someday, though it's not in the most convenient location for me. read more

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Small and quiet, this is a gold mine for something a little bit different. Good beer and a fun place to try! Breweries could take a page from here. read more

Lunar is a long time favorite! If you're looking for a friendly, knowledgeable staff, a huge selection of beers, and a Cheers-like atmosphere, you're home. The home brews are delicious and you're encouraged to try them out. If that's not your thing, the long list of drafts, bottles and cans should have something, or else the full service bar will. The bartenders will make suggestions and are very cool with requests. It's a little divey but that's part of its charm! I feel so comfortable and relaxed there, even when I've been alone, waiting on friends to join me. EXCELLENT COVID precautions. I feel very safe visiting. The owners have told my husband that they just want everyone to be safe and healthy, and they definitely back that statement up with their actions. In better times, they also offer entertainment, from bands to open mics to trivia and comedy. It's always a good time at Lunar! read more

Lunar beats any other "pub" or bar in Villapark. Great beer selections, dark and good for a friend convo. Never went packed, roomy, with darts. Go here after dinner at More brewing. My favorite in VP. read more

Lunar is a neighborhood dive with upscale offerings that my friend Celeste S. turned me on to. I love it because I have never had a problem finding a seat at the bar and very rarely am I left with an empty glass in front of me. Bartenders (and brothers) Paul and Carl rock my socks. Both of them are great at giving good conversation and suggestions when you want to try something new or are looking for a brew similar to another you like. I think I've only ever been let down by a beverage there once, and they were quick to offer up something in its place. Perhaps what I like most about Lunar is that they are a full bar on top of being a brewery. Breweries, cocktail lounges and wine bars are cool and all, but having a wide selection of sips means there's a little something for everyone. It sounds like they get exceptionally busy on the weekend, but I typically pop in occasionally on a Tuesday and can't complain. They also have Malört ... Is that a pro or a con? I'm undecided. read more

Whoa. Whoa. Whoa. Pump the brakes! My last review of Lunar (2010) is obviously outdated. Since 2010 I have frequented Lunar on varoius occasions and it's one of my favorite local breweries now. Raspberry Cream Ale is my favorite of their brews. It's seasonal so get it while you can! They also always have gumball head. Lunar is where I had Lindemans Framboise (Raspberry) Lambic for the first time and it's where we fell in love. Ha! I love that Charlie, the owner, is always sitting at the bar, throwing a few back and mingling with the customers. Nothing says WELCOME, like the owner kicking it back. I'm way overdue for a visit. read more

This is a bona fide dive that just happens to make beer as well as feature high end guest craft beer. Aside from its meek appearance, I knew it was a dive when the "steak guy" came in soliciting meat (NOT a euphemism). There's also a jukebox that still plays CDs. You don't realize how much of a throwback that is until you see one. Most bars upgraded to TouchTunes, or play satellite radio off some electronic device created from the same Asian suffering. You'll also find the patrons are seemingly NASCAR eccentric townies. Unfortunately, I can't wax poetically about their house made beers. They lack body, flavor, and often times don't taste fresh. I've tried the majority they have on tap and thought they were "meh". The silver lining is the quality of rotating guest beers from breweries like Firestone Walker, Clown Shoes, Founders, etc. I don't mind the divey atmosphere, and certainly don't mind the good beer offerings. Though it can be pretty dull, Lunar Brewing is okay in my world. read more

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This place is pretty awesome! To me Lunar is where great local brews meet fantastic local music. Came here with my Mister for the CD release party of our friend's band, Mind's Hideaway. I had the Mango Lunar brew because they said their Rasberry and cream brew is only served in the summer which was a bummer, but I must admit that the Mango didn't disappoint at all. It was very good indeed. They also have a very extensive list of other beers as well like Lagunitas IP Fukin' A; beers from the ska brewing company, and many more I won't bore you with here. It's kind of like Quencher's for the surburban folk if that puts it into better perspective. Plus, you can take home a growler of your favorite brew, if you so choose. So, come on over and listen to some good music along with your favorite beer, but eat first because their food menu is lacking. read more

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My favorite bar in the area. The staff and owners are all very helpful in helping you choose from their large selection and will let you try before you commit to a full pint of something. They often have bands but luckily they keep the volume to a point where you can still converse if you aren't right on the stage. We've been there until closing many times and I'm sure this will not change. I love Lunar! read more

Nice neighborhood dive bar. We visited late in the afternoon on a Saturday & the place was pretty quiet...just a handful of folks sitting at the bar. There were 6 of us and we sat around one of their side tables. We ordered our drinks at the bar and went up there whenever we wanted to order another round so I have no idea how their service is when things are busy. They have a large beer selection & their own house beers we tried were quite good. There is a little stage at the back so I'm assuming they have live music on occasion. The bathroom was clean and they have a big parking lot next to the building, both additional pluses. read more

I came here for the first time on Halloween with two friends (regulars), so my experience is probably not representative of the typical time you'll have at Lunar. The owner will probably not be wearing a Don King wig, your beer most likely won't be served by the cast of "The Big Lebowski," and your fellow tipplers probably aren't going to be a tap-dancing zombie, slutty Dorothy (we're not in Kansas anymore...), Boy George and Prince. I was still able to see beyond the costumes and the cobwebs to discern that Lunar is a friendly little local place with an easygoing vibe, which does not translate into "rathole" as is often the case with local, easygoing bars. Clean, well-lit, seemingly lots of regulars (my friends among them). A band played classic rock and oldies covers for part of the time we were there, but it wasn't so overwhelmingly loud that you couldn't talk if you were further from the stage, so that was a plus. Lunar brews 6 of their own microbrews, and then offers a variety of other beverages, including ciders and beers on tap and in bottles. I'm not usually much of a beer drinker, but I tried the raspberry cream ale, which I enjoyed; the raspberry "nose" became more prominent as the drink got closer to room temp. Lunar is far from me, but I would certainly return with my friends. If you're looking for a casual vibe and a good drink in the west suburbs, shoot for the moon. read more

Its a old time old man bar! It's a hipster hangout paradise! It's a live music bar! It's a craft beer bar! it's just a local neighborhood hangout! Whatever it is to you- you need to love that the owners didn't tear out the old bar and its charm to make something slick and fake. great place to whittle away a weekend afternoon with good friends and everyone should experience it. But not all at once, that would ruin the charm read more

I was working out of Illinois today and had a few hours to kill before my flight left out of O'Hare. A quick search for breweries near the airport lead me to Lunar. Boy am I glad! Beer: they not only serve excellent house brews, but they've got a tap and bottle list that reads like a best-of article for local and imported nectar. My favorite was the porter, a world class example. The white IPA and the barleywine were also fantastic. Food: no kitchen, but Pops Italian beef delivers... And is awesome! Ambiance: great, fun, and knowledgeable staff (Paul?) and a real local neighborhood feel will make this my regular stop any time I come back to the Windy City! Cheers! read more

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Went recently for a vent session with a girlfriend. My Rasberry beer wasn't on tap but a blackberry beer was and it was awesome!!!! God, I love this place. read more

So wonderful! Great music and the Imperial Blackberry beer was so delicious! I only wish I grabbed a growler before leaving. It's true, no food, but across the street is a place you can order a pizza and walk across and grad it to go. Nice to find a bar 25 out of the city that actually has a GREAT beer selection. I will be there again and again. read more

I've been here a few times with friends... it's local to me and the prices are fair. The bar keeps are pretty friendly and describe the brews patiently and offer recommendations to fit taste preferences. Very nice assortment of crafted beers as well as locally brewed. ***Lunar brewing has a new sign hanging above the front door with large black letters. I do kind of miss the very faded sign with the moon overhead but it made finding the small place a little challenging.*** Congrats on the new signage! read more

Gotta go when the Neil is on. Triple Belgium beer. I also love the Imperial blackberry and Christmas in the Caribbean. They sometimes have chili contest in the fall. Please support local businesses. I've been going there for 9 years and have made great friends, especially the staff past and present read more

My favorite bar! Always a great time with great beers, great friends, and a shot of Malort with Chuck! LOVE THE NEIL ARMSTRONG.

cool hipster bar. craft beer and fun place to chill. Old school jukebox inside that works. Selection of beer is top notch and they have a pretty good pizza too. read more

After 12 years of living in Chicago, I had to move out of state before I discovered this place. A friend had us meet him there and I was a bit skeptical at first but was not disappointed. This place feels like a dive bar but has damn tasty beer! Lunar has a few of their beers on tap and an impressive guest list along with guest bottles. I always like to drink the in-house options when I'm at a local brewery. They are also unique in that they serve liquor/cocktails. The Imperial Blackberry Cream Ale and the Kosmic Kolsch are two of my favorites but I would definitely try whatever they have on tap. It's nice and dark in here but still a great place and unpretentious place to hang out. read more

Lunar is a Stellar bar that's very near the heart of scenic Downtown VP. Okay, now, if you know me or anything about downtown Villa Park, you're probably thinking about how funny I am with my clever astrological pun and the facetious nature of the description of "downtown" Villa Park. Moving on... This is one of my fave bars in VP and they've certainly earned the title of best beer selection in town. They have lots of craft brews that you can get on tap and or in bottle,and they brew some of their own beer. It's dimly lit, and despite looking a little (okay, a lot) dilapidated, the chances of you getting shanked here are highly unlikely... which is something the neighboring bars can't boast. I'd gladly give Lunar 5 stars if I weren't so lazy and if they didn't make me walk an eighth of a block to get from the parking lot to their door. read more

Things I care about (in order of importance): 1. Craft beer 2. Food 3. Service Price and ambiance don't even come in to the equation. I will pay more money for good beer and good food, and as long as there's not roaches crawling on me, I'm cool. With that in mind, Lunar is DEFINITELY the best bar in this neighborhood. They have a pretty amazing craft beer list and they even brew some of their own beers (which I wasn't a HUGE fan of...reviews to follow). Food is non-existent here...which sucks because I get hungry when I'm chugging down pints. The service was good...you actually have to go to the bar to get your drinks, but luckily, it was during the day and dead in there so we got our beers quickly and with a smile. As for the Lunar taps I tried, all of them tasted obviously home brewed. What I mean is, they are unfiltered (which is not usually a bad thing, but these seemed to be extra cloudy), have a strong grain taste, have additional ingredients that may or may not meld smoothly with the rest of the beer's ingredients, and are not as balanced as most craft brews (at least in the malt vs. hops). Lunar Moondust White IPA- This was an okay IPA but my gripe here (besides the stuff listed above) is that it tasted like a strong wheat beer with some hops thrown in. It was just too strong on the clove and banana notes for me. Lunar Apollo American Red Ale- This was the best beer on the Lunar taps. VERY strong grain taste, but good hops to balance it out. Lunar Summer Solstice Wit- NO. Just no. I tried my friend's beer to see what the issue was as she was wincing with every drink and this beer was just downright gross. It smelled terrible and tasted like there was dill in it. I don't know if it was the coriander or what, but it was not good. I hate hatin' on people's home brews as I know how hard it is to make something worth drinking. (I'm still not there yet.) BUT, if you are going to serve it to the public, I guess I'd expect it to be a little more refined. Point is, stick with the guest taps or bottled list here and you'll be happy. And if you want to try a home tap, ask for a sample first. read more

Who knew a dive bar could have such a selection of craft beer. I'm lucky I even found this place. If you don't know where Lunar is, you better have a good pair of glasses or have been blessed with amazing vision, because the sign is old as heck and faded completely. You probably won't see it at night. Anyway, I came here on a Tuesday night so the place was basically dead, but that's okay. Sometimes you just need a good beer, no matter what the night. Lunar brews their own beer, and possibly grow their own hops based on the tall vine outside of the building, but I could be wrong (would be totally awesome though). I had their Summer Solstice which is described as "refreshing" but it was way too bitter and citrus-y for me. I traded with my boyfriend and had the Apollo American Red Ale he ordered which wasn't too bad. They do offer growlers of their beer, but I don't think I like it enough to get some. However, they do have some other great beers on tap. Unfortunately, they were out of Dogfish Head 60 minute IPA, so instead I had Bell's Two-Hearted Ale. De-lish-ious! They have about five of their own beers on tap along with 12 "guest beers", ranging from IPAs to stouts. They also have a huge list of bottled and canned craft beers, featuring brewers such as Three Floyds (awesome), Laguintas (I hear they're opening a brewery in Illinois soon. Sweet!), and Ska, which is from Colorado and is a beer I've never seen in Illinois until now. The people that were there seem pretty chill. They're all locals, but they seem to come here for the craft brews. Their convos were about different beers they've had, what's good and what's not, etc. Throw in a few bits about the baseball game and these seem like my kind of people! I'd like to come here during the weekend to see what it's like but this is definitely a place I'd come back to. It's like a Binny's in a bar. Oh and if craft beer isn't your thing, they have the regular domestics and a full bar. Lunar, you surprised me. Wasn't expecting to find you in Villa Park but I'm glad I did. read more

This place brews some amazing Brews, IPA's, Stouts, Ale's. The do small batch brewing, so their beers are always fresh. My favorite is the Raspberry Cream Ale........or maybe it's their IPA, it's really hard to pick just one as they are all excellent. They also have a large number of "Guest Taps" that enable you to sample beer from all over the country. In the Cans and bottle department they have at least 70 different beer to challenge your taste buds. On week days it's quiet and cozy and on the weekends there is a nice crowd to get lost in or meet new people, I highly recommend this place. read more

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There are few reasons to visit Villa Park, but of those few, this is a big one. It's the Disney World of Villa Park- not in size, theme, business type, revenue, traffic, or kid-friendliness- but in importance as a draw to the community. And that fact is my personal opinion. Lunar is a dive bar with a heart of gold. It's a completely unassuming building that houses the best beers I have ever had. Have you ever seen Die Hard 3: Die Hard With a Vengeance? It's the one where those German guys go into a bank and you're like, "Oh, it's just a bank." But then they get under the building and it turns out that it's the largest gold bank in the States? And they rob it? Remember? And you're like, "I did not realize they had that much gold under that bank!" Well, Lunar is kind of like that. When you get there you figure this bar is way overhyped, and then you find out they brew their own stuff, and you're like "Hm. OK." But then it turns out the bar has many delicious beers for almost any taste. The next thing you know, you are thinking about how this is the most awesome place you have ever had a beer. And how you have never had better beer before in your life. Upon reflection, my analogies in this review have been kind of off. I do not suggest robbing this place with a group of Germans.They do not have gold, or a even a national stockpile of anything. Remember, you are in Villa Park. The point is that Lunar is much cooler and surprising than it appears. It is a delightful experience, and you should go there with some friends and support the brewers in their quest to improve the world through excellent beer. read more

Lunar brews their own beer, but if that's not good enough for you, there's a long list of draft, bottles, and cans, AND a full bar for you too. I stuck with Lunar's brews to start. Their "Ginger Ale" and Raspberry Cream Ale are outstanding! My friend said Lunar has been in this spot for many years, so this isn't just another craft beer bar popping up during this craze. Lunar is OG! The interior is dive-esque; it's dark, the tables and chairs are basic, there's a dart board, and the bathroom is decorated in candy pink 1950s tile. But it is comfortable, inviting, and there is enough seating for medium-sized groups. Lunar does have a bar menu, so I was surprised that they allow you to bring food in from other establishments. They gave my friend a stack of menus for local businesses that deliver food. They do accept credit & debit cards, but you need a $10 minimum, which isn't hard to do. read more

This is one of the best bars in the Chicago suburbs. The beer menu is elite and so are the guest taps. You will be able to have hard to find beers that other places simply won't have. For example a Duvel Triple Hop. Hard to find a bar that has that. Excellent bar tenders and Atmosphere. Plus they brew this beer Called "Neil Armstrong ale" that is one of the best beers in existence. Always recommend this place. read more

Good spot. Stopped here last night on a date - gotta love a girl that brings me to a cool dive bar! Oh wait, not reviewing the girl here...back to the bar (although she gets 5 stars too...) I'm a big fan of IPAs and they have a great selection. It's not a small menu, but it's not overkill huge either. I first had a Lagunitas IPA (always a good decision), and the bartender suggested another IPA which I thought was cool. A bar like this HAS to have servers that are knowledgeable about the beers. They also had a band playing, and live music almost never sucks to be around. Looking forward to going back! read more