We were visiting the Chicago area and had to try the local brewery scene. Crushed by Giants was…read morewithin walking distance from the hotel and was an obvious choice. It was upstairs in the building and had a great brewery vibe - laid back and fun. The decor had a big giant furry creature (the giant from the name) doing all kinds of different things like climbing buildings and posing with farmers, such a great touch! There was a bar to sit at when you first walked in and there seemed to be lots of locals, which is always a great sign. I was hungry so we decided to get a table. The server was friendly and I was so excited when I saw they had flights! I love flights because you can try lots of different beers in one sitting. They also had traditional bar snacks like wings and nachos and other sandwiches including hamburgers. It all looked good but I was feeling a salad and had the chopped salad. It was fresh and filling. Paid with my beer flight, it was a great experience! I would definitely recommend Crushed by Giants for a beer and some snacks!

--Location/Parking-- Located in the heart of River North on…read morethe 2nd floor below the AMC theater. Parking is in nearby street parking on parking structures. --Ambience-- Cool middle bar setup with vinyl glossy wood tables. Great bar set up, but we chose the dining room table. --Service/Staff-- Bartenders were quick in getting the drinks out. Our server was great in letting us know what was on tap and when last calls was. --Products-- Got the neon on tap and my friends got the flight of beers. Good selection of beers to choose from --Capacity-- Inside the dining room can hold about 40-50 people and the bar area can hold about 25 people. --Overall-- Looking forward to return to try out their other items on tap.

Checked out this hip looking brewery. It certainly is one of the many places to go to in The Loop…read more Industry Ales is a place that has a lot more than just beers, which is a good choice, because there's all kinds of people who crowd in and want to have fun times. Amazing that fun isn't always beers and chugging. The food is actually good and can be talked about in reviews because some people actually come here to eat, which tells you how they actually have a kitchen. Believe everything is good here but we came for the beers of course. It's certainly the main product made here so why wouldn't it be important. They make more than you can believe which is impressive because there's all kinds of crowds who pass through. For sure everyone wants beer. It's $6 a pint at happy hour. Pretty great for craft beers compared to lots of places it seems. Best one we got was the Bucket Hat. This is a Belgian style witbier. Has notes of bubble gum, coriander, and orange. The food isn't an afterthought so get some of that. It's about $18 for a burger. Vegans have options. Certainly one of these is the Veggie Burger. This is an amazing thing with a spinach patty topped with chipotle tomato marmalade, cremini mushrooms, mixed greens, pickled red onions, and sweet potatoes. All on a fluffy ciabatta bun. The rest of the menu contains meaty stuff. For sure it feels like a place for the hipsters but it's pretty great for anyone. It's located at the intersection of Jackson and Wabash close to lots of fun. The brewery has food that's better than expected but many other things about this kind of stuff are typical.

My husband and I came with our daughter here and we were blown away. The atmosphere is really cool…read more We really loved the vibes and the decor. We both got flight flights and then I had a avocado Caesar salad salad with chicken and my husband had a Smashburger. We ordered my daughter chicken burgers and fries of course lol. Everything was delicious and we would 100% go back.

Really glad we stumbled upon Alulu Brewing! We tried four different beers, and all were tasty. We…read morealso split a smash burger and kale salad, both of which were excellent. Great beer, great food, and a place we're happy to have discovered. We'll definitely be back!

Met some friends here for dinner and overall had a good experience despite a mix-up with the food…read more Our server accidentally got part of out order wrong and brought out the wrong dishes for two of our friends. This caused a bit of confusion and an extra wait before everything got sorted out. To their credit, they apologized, and brought our table a complimentary round of drinks, I had the pork belly sandwich with fries, and it was really tasty. My wife enjoyed the chicken adobo, and the beers were also very good. Service hiccup aside, I'll likely come back

Went here after dinner one evening for some drinks. Super lowkey spot, it wasn't crowded, we found…read morea seat immediately and they have games!! I got the hard lavender lemonade, yakool, and the tropical martini! They were all amazing, but the tropical martini had to come home with me and I haven't stopped telling friends about it. It had a sweetness, but not overly sweet, I loved it so much I actually am drinking one right now lol. It's an easy drink to grab and go. I've told quite a few people about this place since then and can't wait to plan a group visit. Yelp needed

We ordered: 1. OKC Smash - onion smashed double patties,…read moredouble cheese, toasted sesame bun 2. Biggest Star - double patties, Chihuahua cheese crust, toasted sesame bun Properly smashed & seasoned beef in-between buns that hold well. Absolutely delicious. Love the Cajun style fries too. I don't recommend adding condiments or at the very least, get it on the side. No issues with service. Great location off the beaten path and lots of seating and space inside.

Hard to get last minute reservations but they have a few high top tables in the back for standing…read more Only serve beer (shocker). Dinner is only worth it in the back room. Main tasting room is way too packed and loud during peak hours. Dinner food is better than brunch! Get the Guinness draught, truffle fries, cheese curds, short rib gnocchi special. Skip the giardiniera dip, pub mix, and pretzel.

Oh where to begin. My wife and I were very excited to try a new place (to us) in the city. We…read morelove going downtown and trying bars and restaurants we haven't been to before. My wife came across a special event OG Brewery was having. It was an oyster bake for $200. Upon arrival, the brewery looked aesthetic and trendy. When we arrived, we had a small line but everyone got in quickly. Almost every table was taken. Most people were trying to enjoy the outside weather. The band was waaaaay to loud. We had to yell, as did everyone else, to talk. Great if it's a nightclub, not good for a smaller dining area midday. We asked a couple if we could sit next to them and share a table, turned out to be someone I knew from college lol! We went up and grabbed a few oysters, soup, fish and chips, and green beans. The food was terrible. Not one person at our table or anyone else we talked to or overheard, enjoyed the food either. They ran out of, or stopped serving, oysters way to quickly. It almost seemed they resorted to canned oysters after the first hour or two (purely speculation). We did get a small Guinness included with our entry which was good. They do sell more varieties of Guinness than I've ever seen before! They were serving one of their own beers to try. It was very floral. If you like that type of taste I think you will love it, but it wasn't ours. No one finished their beer. The one bright spot were the bus staff and server. They were fast and friendly. Overall, this event was a major let down. I can't recommend OG Brewery, as much as I had high hopes. The $200 admission was insane for the quality of food, and lack of quantity of food. If you are going to charge premium fees for an event, make sure you follow through! And for the love of god, teach the band about sound levels!

Obviously have to try the 312 when in Chicago. It wasn't my favorite, but that merely a matter of…read morepreference. Full Pocket Pilsner is more in my lane and was top notch. Staff was very friendly. Being from Kentucky, I was interested in the bourbon connection to the brewery. Talked at length with the bartender about Goose Island's relationship with many Kentucky distilleries. Great merch selection, ambiance, and the cleanest restroom I've used on this trip. If you are in the area, I highly recommend.

One of my all time favorites breweries. Over the many years, this place has remained consistent…read moreacross the board. Serving Chicago based craft classics like the 312 and Goose Island IPA. Looking for food, go to a near by restaurant, we're drinking beers here. From brewing to tap, book a tour to see and experience the entire process. The servers also can provide answers to Any questions or make suggestions. The vibe is chill during the week but more social on Friday and Saturday. Outside and inside seating available. No reservations required, Open every day at noon.

We came here to celebrate Father's Day. Everything was delicious!!!! Three of us got a burger and…read moreit was out of this world! The cocktails were deelish too. They have an extensive beer menu as well. I had the strawberry margarita and they weren't scrimpy with the tequila. They also offer a brunch menu. The service was fantastic! We will definitely go back!!!

If you like beer, you should be able to find one you like here. There are plenty to choose from…read moreand the descriptions are accurate. My beverage/beer order was the Night Moth Oak-Conditioned Hazy IPA | 7.2% | 12oz/8 - 5oz/4. I recommend this if you are a fan of Hazy IPA's. My food order was the Beer braised, short rib with roasted root vegetables, polenta, swiss chard, and sweety drops. Tender and tasty short ribs. I will be craving the sweety drops for sure. Bar seating, regular tables and high top tables available here.

Great taproom! Unique beers that are tasty and awesome artwork. Service is always SO friendly! The…read morevibe is chill and I love the outside seating options. Definitely a great spot to visit

I was recently at Off Color brewing for a small group dinner meeting. We had a table reserved for…read moreus in the back. Food was ordered ahead of time with a tab started for our drinks. Ordering was quick and they had I a variety of beers and drinks to choose from. The music was a wee bit too loud for our convos, but we only talked louder to make it work. I can imagine coming back when it's warmer with a more smaller intimate group.

They helped make our Anniversary dinner very special. Intimate place but still can be casual. Never…read morereally crowded, and if it's edible, it's high quality! Excited to go back

Very cool restaurant. Interesting location but the vibe inside is pretty fancy. The bar dining is…read moreseparate from the Michelin tasting room. The pretzel with cheese and mustard was divine. The pretzel was honestly one of the best ones I've had. With there was more cheese. The feta salad was fresh and very yummy. Great balance of flavors. I think there could've been less feta or more vegetables though. The mushroom dish was yummy. Mushrooms could've had more flavor. Texture was interesting. Steak was too chewy but meat flavor was yummy. Unfortunately the bread pudding was way too salty. Black Forest cake was the best I've ever had. And I love this cake and have had it in Germany. Many different beers so if you like beer this will be paradise. Blue cheese martini was yummy. Perfect balance and wasn't too funky with blue cheese flavor. Service in the beginning was a little weird. Definitely warmed up to us and was good throughout the night. They already had all of my allergens information through the reservation site so that was convenient. Definitely would recommend splurging if you like fine dining in interesting settings and like beer and unique dining experiences.

Maplewood Brewery and Distillery debatably makes the best beer in Chicago. Son of Juice is an…read moreiconic juicy IPA that I could drink everyday of the week. However, Maplewood Brewery and Distillery has even more to offer than just some of the best beer in the city: incredible liquors and cocktails; fantastic food. We've been visiting Maplewood for almost a decade for amazing beer and, more recently, to sample the spirits. But tonight was the first time we tried the food. And WOW! The Wednesday night Burger, Beer, and Bourbon for $22 is a delectable steal. I loved every bite of the savory/filling food and every sip of each beverage! The building is spacious. Don't be deceived by the crowds out front on the patio, there is often plentiful seating inside in one of the two rooms, or at the bar. It is always clean, open, and welcoming. The staff are friendly and helpful. They also have QR codes at the tables in case you want contactless ordering. Parking can be a challenge given the permitted street. If in doubt, ask the bartenders. They are always helpful when confirming if you parked in an open spot, or if you should move. We love Maplewood and are so glad we finally tried the food. We'll definitely be back again soon!

This is now one of my top favorite breweries in Chicago! The combination of the cozy pub ambience,…read moredelicious food, and excellent beer and alcohol selection makes Maplewood really stand out. Tucked away at the end of a small street, Maplewood appears unassuming. But when you step inside, the wooden ceiling features, string lights, brick walls, and cool artwork surrounding an intimate bar setting invite you in like a warm embrace after escaping the winter cold. When you sit down you can order via QR code which makes ordering with friends and splitting checks very convenient. Service is very efficient and friendly. I also appreciate the limited but intentionally crafted food menu. The Maplewood smashburger was juicy, savory, and the burger patty was perfectly browned and crisped without being dry. The sauce was delicious and had a nice kick. I shared the burger with my partner, along with cheese curds (incredible!!), and roasted honeynut squash. It was very filling and we ended up taking some cheese curds and squash home! The squash had depth of flavor and a great mix of textures with pistachios, pomegranate seeds, and I think feta cheese on top. The skin was crispy and overall it was tasty! The food paired perfectly with beer. I've had Maplewood beer from a can before but never on tap, so it was such a treat! I tried the Krispie Treats which delivered on the marshmallow vanilla flavor and sweetness. They have a big selection of beers, and they are also a distillery which means they offer cocktails! I love that they have something for everybody, including the friends who are more into cocktails than beer. I liked that utensils, trays, and takeout containers were self-serve and well-stocked. There's a variety of takeout containers to suit various types of food and portion sizes and they were high quality! I love when restaurants/bars offer the thick napkins--a marker of quality, and feels so luxurious! There are bathrooms for all genders, and they were clean, and had fun decor. And there's a small section of the brewery with merch for sale, like sweatshirts and beer glasses, so be sure to check those out! Can't wait to come back!