Unfortunately they closed in April 2026. Really enjoyed the…read morevariety of beers, the crowlers and before that the growlers. The hospitality and the service, it was a fun place and it was close to the house. I will miss them!! unfortunately I was out of town all winter and was unable to attend the closing. They basically cited the industry rising costs and changing dynamics. But, let's face it , beer is awesome and many of us love it . The demographics are rooted in the fact that people aren't spending that money on beer like they used to. And, they're going for specialty drinks which are higher in volume of alcohol while probably spending near the same amount of money. Places nearby that are worth your time as far as beer and entertainment would be Mad Hatchet brewing which is more or less around the corner in Shorewood, and Werkforce Brewing which is just off the main part of downtown in Plainfield. SE of 126 & Rt 59.

Great beer. Nice setup. Highly recommend Bam Ban Loves Pebbles (the related hot sauce is…read moreoutstanding as well).

Great service and great beers. The bartender was very knowledgeable and personable. Great place to…read morestop for a beer and some relaxation

Loved this place! We will definitely be back. Thank you for the good experience. We had two flights…read moreof beer. The staff was so friendly and welcoming. We didn't get food, but it looked really good and will have to try it next time. There's a game room and an outside area. We sat at the bar enjoying the ambiance and tv's while sipping on some awesome brews.

Located in downtown Ottawa The Lone Buffalo the flagship location and original home of Tangled…read moreRoots Brewing Company. It has bee opened since 2016. In the center of the restaurant are copper brewing kettles . We were immediately greeted and seated upon entering On a Thursday mid-afternoon the place was relatively busy, I had their grilled cheese with pork, and the side tomato soup for dipping was total comfort food. My husband had the Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos. They were three crispy, beer-battered shrimp with a spicy sauce and fresh slaw on corn tortillas. He tried a few of their NA beers and especially liked the Berry Sour. This is a great casual spot to grab a good meal and a few drinks

Came in for the ribeye steak. It was a delicious cook perfectly. I had happy hour half off beers,…read morewonderful Joel B was my server. Very attentive, very great. We'll be back on beyond awesome.

What a pleasant surprise! we have been spending time in Lockport for years and today was the first…read moretime we stopped in the Lock and Mule. First impression was amazing, not at all what I anticipated clean, spacious and modern decor. The selection of beer was impressive however there was very little for Lager and Pilsner enthusiasts. The kitchen is open concept and well staffed and the food prices are reasonable. I had the pulled pork grilled cheese which came with a side of delicious tomato soup and a side of asparagus. I'm particularly impressed that there was an option for grilled asparagus as a side, a nice departure from the usual French fries and tater tots. My wife had the Halfway to Nashville chicken sandwich and has been raving about how good it was all day. The service was great and we would highly recommended it. Check it out for yourself.

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!

A friendly taproom offering a variety of beers on tap from local breweries. They also offer a large…read morevariety of cold beers available to go also from local or midwestern breweries. There is also a nice variety of rums, bourbons and other spirits to go. Service is fast, attentive, friendly and helpful. Iron and Glass offers several different events each month, from weekly game nights, weekly pint nights that offers pints from the brewery of the month at special prices, and monthly Bingo that has prizes from the brewery of the month. Iron and Glass offers seating around the bar as well as tables in the back of the taproom for those with smaller groups. We absolutely love coming here

This place is awesome. They have local brewery beers on tap, a great selection of cans to bring…read morehome in their coolers and an impressive whiskey collection. They are dog friendly and recently started making mixed drinks as well. We have been many times & staff has always been courteous and welcoming. I highly recommend Iron & Glass.

Many thanks and congratulations to Werk Force Brewing and Happy Belly Kitchen for your work and all…read morethe volunteers that came out to make this event in Plainfield, Illinois occur . An amazing event with something for all. Families and every attendee were amazed at the caliber of this event. The music and concessions were great. To name a few Brandon and Amanda Wright the principles of Werk Force Brewing as well as Cathy Lazuka and Kelly Bailey of Happy Belly did an unbelievable amount of work to put this together! My family thanks you all and hope you can do this for our town again. Also many thanks to Helox Egineering as well as Darcy Motors for making The Great Get Together as fantastic as it was.

Great place good beer and food. Sorry the family that had their five kids running circles around…read moreeach table outside ruined the atmosphere. Love kids but no reason this should be a playground.

Checked out this brewery in Yorkville and got some local beers. Fox Republic has been here awhile,…read moreand benefits from being the only such place around it. It pretty much only has beers, but it also has a distillery next to it where you can get that stuff too. Has more of these than expected. There's some pretty cool flavors. Breweries like this are known for their limited hours and selections, but here neither is the case. It's actually got quite a bit to choose from. There's a few pretty interesting and unique flavors, too. A lot of these rotate so it makes people come back. It's about $7 a pint. We had a few of these. Best we had was the Mist Walker, a hazy IPA. This is a pretty strong one. Has a window into Home Run Hot Dogs. It's got a few including veggie dogs that are made Chicago style. Also is known for their stuffed pretzels. They let you bring in stuff. Great place to get locally made beers. It's actually open daily if you can even believe it. They're open longer on weekends.

This place had been on my list to try for awhile and finally made it out to Yorkville. I saw their…read moresour weekend on Facebook so made the trek out. As they had many options I wanted try, I opted for flights. They offer 4 5oz pours for $10. My faves were foxy sour beer nerdz and the case eagle. The Carmel apple was a miss for me. They also offer tequila seltzers and sodas. Friendly service and plenty of seating.

Fun place. Visited with friends after dinner and was truly impressed. Service is great drinks were…read moregood. Cozy and fun place to spend an evening. Can't wait to go back.

DOPPELBOCK 'N ROLL…read more 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*.

Very unusual spot, good beer and great staff. I hope to return. It's in a little industrial area…read morewhere you would not expect to find a little gem like this.

This brewery is tucked away in an industrial park, which can make it a little hard to find--but…read moreit's absolutely worth seeking out. Once you're inside, they've done a great job creating a relaxed, fun atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile. Every time we've visited, the people have been extremely friendly, and that's honestly a big reason we keep going back. It feels welcoming and genuine, not pretentious. The beers are local and really good, with a wide selection--perfect if you're with a group that likes different styles. There's something for everyone. Definitely worth the stop if you're in the area.

Great dog friendly brewery with a large selection of beers and many seating options (at the bar,…read morelarge high tops, low tops, indoor & outdoor). The bartenders are knowledgeable and friendly.

Great service, very dog friendly, and excellent beers!…read more We hit up 5 breweries in 2 days and this was our favorite one! Gimme more of that Midnight Mariachi! Thanks!