If I lived nearby, I would definitely visit OIB at least once per week! For now, I'm settling for a branded t-shirt and fond memories. At 4pm on a weekday it was already bustling, and this place is popular for good reason! The entire vibe and the staff are just super cool. Even the bathrooms are an experience, with heavy metal music blasting in a way that just adds to the unique charm. To drink, I tried the lucky linny and blood orange sour, which were both fantastic. I'm not typically a huge beer person, but after this visit I'm well on my way to crossing to the other side. For the appetizer, we split the cheese curds. I really liked the Korean inspired twist and the kimchi aioli served alongside. I think it could've used a little more salt and arrived warmer for a nice cheese pull, but otherwise it was enjoyable. I opted for the double cheeseburger as the main event, and it was really well done. The beef was juicy, perfectly cooked, with ample high quality cheese and caramelized onions. I think the sauce could've used an extra something, but overall it was a great burger. Great experience all around. Can't recommend highly enough and look forward to returning soon! read more

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I'm giving an overall review here based on 4-5 visits. First of all, great beer selection and there's always something for everyone. You want a sweeter beer? They've got it. Hazy? Got it. Boozy? Check. No complaints there. Most of their food is pretty good. Went yesterday and had their nachos which were great. Unfortunately their mac of the month sounded good before we got it. Mac and cheese with mushrooms and bacon sounds great. But when we got it, it not only didn't look good it was just weird and they really missed the boat with it. They added blue cheese to it for some reason which threw off the taste, had raw tomatoes on it which added to an already way too liquidy sauce, and the pasta was way overdone. It's a shame because their pimento mac with breadcrumb crust is great. I feel like they just tried to get too fancy with that one and also forgot that if you add piping hot sauce to done pasta, it keeps cooking it. That said, service was very good and we will come back...but we will be wary of the mac of the month. read more

My friend and I were fortunate to get two seats at the bar because this place was packed at 6:00pm on the Friday we went. But after settling in, the bartender took care of us, and I very much appreciated the $5 pints on special because most things seemed to cost a few bucks more than it needed to. The Brussels sprouts appetizer was worth it, though. The mac and cheese, even with bacon added, topped out at okay. From at atmosphere standpoint, it definitely the place to be in Mayfair/Old Irving Park. read more

My lovely wife and I are fans of Old Irving Brewing, and I know we have cans of their Beezer beer in our fridge as I write this. With the demise of local breweries closing left and right, we are glad that OIB is surviving and thriving. We recently came for Happy Hour with our friends. Currently HH is Monday-Thursday between 2-5PM. A craft beer for $5 is not too shabby. The cheese curds are dynamite - get this and your taste buds will thank you! The dish of pimento mac & cheese was good, though a step down from the cheese curds. read more

Came here for men's night with good friends. I love the food here, we ordered some chicken wings to share, and burger and steak for mains. We got couple good recommendations from the waitress for the drinks. The food come in relatively slow, but it is okay. We enjoy the environment, not too loud and very chill. read more

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Outstanding food and great beers. Fast and friendly service. Ordered the pretzel and a couple of wings. Everything was delicious. Would not hesitate to come back again. read more

Old Irving Brewing - Chicken Wings - 12 Piece - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stopped in on a Saturday at noon and there was no wait. Plenty of seating in the section next to the bar. By 1pm the place was pretty full. Came for just the food after going to the Balloon Museum. Started with the fried zucchini. Zucchini was shaved thin and had a pretty crispy breading. There was a nice touch of lemon that added a brightness and a hollandaise sauce. I wasn't sure if the sauce had broke but there was quit e a bit of oil on the plate. The sauce broke as it was quite oily underneath. Overall was pretty tasty but the large amount of oil underneath was not the best. For entree ordered the burger of the week. It had I believe pimento cheese, Giardiniera, crispy onion and tomato. The burger was cooked to my ordered temp and the patty was large. The patty was very juicy, the brioche bun was buttery and the cheese and giardiniera added a little heat. Was a great tasting burger. The fries were breaded and were crispy with a nice garlic flavor. I usually don't like breaded fries but these had a nice crisp to them and the garlic flavor was great. The burger here was great and the portion size was big as well. There is street parking in front, inside was nice and spacious and they are kid friendly. read more

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We sat at the bar- the staff were super cool! I had the wood-fired Spanish octopus and my fiancé had grilled chicken tenders. The octopus had crispy flavorful bits and soft tender meat to balance. It had a sauce that balanced the salt levels perfectly. The chicken tenders were juicy and flavorful with a lot of sauce choices! I loved the grilled option too. I would definitely come back and try the fried zucchini- looks like people are raving about this! read more

Old Irving Brewing - Umami rub grilled Chicken Fingers * - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Old Irving Brewing is an amazing brewery and definitely one of my favorites in the area! The food and drinks were on point -- the fries with Parmesan garlic were absolutely delicious, and the burgers and wings were full of flavor and cooked perfectly. The service here is also excellent. The servers are friendly, fast, and efficient, and they make sure you're taken care of without having to wait long. The atmosphere is fun, relaxed, and perfect for hanging out with friends or enjoying good food with good drinks. Highly recommend this spot if you're looking for great brews, great food, and great service all in one place! read more

Old Irving Brewing - Gremlin?!? - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I tried to order a flight with a variety of beers I was excited to try, but most of the ones I wanted were only available in cans, and canned beers couldn't be included in the flight. Because of that, my flight options felt pretty limited, so the experience wasn't as enjoyable as I had hoped. read more

Old Irving Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I have been wanting to try this spot and the wait paid off. The food was delicious and came out so fast! I cannot recommend the beet salad enough- it was shared amongst 4 of us and still so filing. The pimento mac was also an amazing appetizer. The servers came by frequently to check on our status and bring more drinks. You can definitely find a beer you'll like as they had lots of options. The seating was spread out and flexible. There were lots of groups dining- families, couples, friends, etc. It was a great family-friendly vibe. It was also cool to see into the brewery in the back. read more

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Our first visit. This place is a great find. Friendly and attentive staff. Water and drinks were immediately on the table. Dinner was on the table in less than five minutes after we placed our order freshly cooked. If I didn't live two hours away I'd make this joint a regular stop. read more

Perhaps the best brewpub in the area, on the northwest side. Great bar and food, lots of tvs, many beer choices ( including several beezers) and great food. Don't miss this . read more

The Reuben was good and my wife had a veggie sandwich she keeps talking about. We had attentive waitress and an overall enjoyable visit!

Top notch service, beer, and amazing menu! Very kind and friendly service - I was welcomed in after trying to pick up my car from the shop next door on a 0 degree Chicago winter day while the auto shop took an early lunch and closed early. The team at Old Irving made me feel right and home and I was able to cozy up with their award-winning IPA and cheese curds... All the sorrows of Chicago winter immediately melted away read more

Old Irving Brewing - Cheese Curds * - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nice Brewery in Irving Park. I heard the fried zuchinni bites were good here (and it's not something I would normally order) and they were fantastic! The combination of toppings/sauce with it tasted so good and I would order this again! I also opted for the surf & turf skewers, I was not mad at this choice either, they were served on top of some potatos and came with three skewers, the shrimp had a perfect char taste and the chimichurri sauce paired nicely on top! Service was okay, nothing to rave about but also not horrible. The vibes are fun, one side is more bar/high top tables and the other more dining but there are TV's throughout. Overall great place. read more

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Everything is incredible. Food always wants you coming back for more and weekly specials change things up from their traditional menu items. Beer and drinks always satisfy. Staff are easy to talk to and give out solid recommendations if you're unsure. Street parking can be tough but it is free. Highly recommend grabbing a drink or two and definitely enjoying the fries, cheese curds or even a burger as they always hit the spot. read more

Old Irving Brewing - Krampus (barrel aged stout flight) - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Heard of this place from a few folks and decided to check out the online menu before visiting and there were quite a few items that intrigued me. This is a no frills bar but a perfect after work hang out spot to just grab a drink with a friend. Chill vibes all around. Ordered the Beet Salad and the Mole BBQ wings. The beet salad didn't disappoint AT ALL. Really wasn't expecting there to be that much if it lol. But very bite was so refreshing and packed with a great combination of flavors. I was actually even more excited and Intrigued about the Mole BBQ wings. They were serviceable but just felt the mole lacked that authentic mole flavor. Also were a bit on the dry side. But overall a very solid Friday night spot! read more

Old Irving Brewing - Beet Salad - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Monday night dinner spot for my husband and I it was not busy on a Monday night we got seated right away. Customers service was good, loved the music they were playing. I got the wood fire burger which was pretty good my husband got the wood fire octopus which was cold and overcooked.. and that cost $30.00 yikes! read more

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Really liked it here! Our server was very attentive. We ordered beers then burgers. The smash burger was very good and came out quickly. There was a drag show viewing going on the back room that I would love to go back to see! read more

Old Irving Brewing - Double Cheeseburger * - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I've come back so many times now and every time I come back, I want to visit more frequently than I do. The cocktails are great, the food is amazing, and the beer is great. I only say the beer isn't amazing out of spite because they don't brew my favorite beer of theirs anymore (Undergrowth), but they had a couple really cool winter beers - the spruce one especially was great. But the food is so consistently good, the menu is diverse yet somehow it all feels very Old Irving and it's all delicious, leaving you with some really difficult decisions as to what to eat. Only downside is they're always busy. Definitely expect to wait to get a table. The good news is that there's a fair amount of space to stand and drink while you wait. It's rapidly become one of our go-to options. read more

Came here off the blue line before the Cubs game. If I lived here this would be a go to spot. Beer was great, food was excellent, the service was phenomenal. Nothing to complain about. Bathrooms were even clean. I had the brisket tacos - which didn't spare the brisket and were super flavorful. My brother got the fish and chips with a salad (only $1 upcharge). The fries are garlic fries and super crispy. Come here and come here often. It was super difficult to decide what we wanted to eat because everything looked great. read more

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Absolutely loved this brewery! They were slammed since we went there on a NFL playoff Saturday but waited at the bar and got a couple of drinks. We tried the Fried Zucchini and I got the burger of the week which was the giardieniera burger. It was very busy but service was still great. Definitely will be returning! read more

Old Irving Brewing - Burger of the Week * - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This has been on my husband and I must try location as we've gotten many recommendations from friends and coworkers throughout the past year. I am not a beer person but the cushy mango peach had a great flavor and I enjoyed it. The food was phenomenal. The chicken sandwich was juicy and the burger was flavorful. The food was filling and didn't feel heavy afterwards. This is a place we would come back too. It was a quiet Sunday night but all the wait staff were amazing. They were attentive to the needs of the guests and ensuring one was enjoying their food and drinks. 10/10! read more

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We tried Old Irving for lunch one Friday afternoon. We arrived just as they opened along with several other patrons. It was exciting to see that they are liked well enough that people were lining up to get in! The down side of this, was the staff member at the front desk had to seat each and everyone one of us. He didn't ask our preference, and started in the back of the big dining room and worked his way up...all while not making eye contact or speaking to anyone. It felt a little odd and cold. The seating is also tight. Next time I think we will opt for bar seating. I loved our sever though! He was so sweet, made suggestions, and he genuinely made me laugh several time. Such a sweet soul. The food menu has so many interesting choices. We choice the burger special, and it was ok. It was a $19 burger, and I didn't think that it was anything to write home about. The beers did not disappoint. My favorite was the cushy mango peach fruited sour. I liked in so much that I've since bought a four pack. I do think we need to revisit and try some of the other menu items. read more

Old Irving Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Good food and specialty spirits (Rogue whiskey). The beer was good, on this trip I had the Irish Red. The food was good, I had the honey wings. It's funny; this is an upscale brewery. Traditional hot wings were not on the menu. The staff is fun and funny. read more

If you're looking for something a little different and an area that's not in the usual Chicago destinations - this brewery is for you! They have an excellent selection of beers with the Beezer being their staple. It was excellent and also tried their Cushy Mango Peach which was fruity and refreshing. The food here should not be skipped either. I went with the wings and the have an eclectic mix of sauces and rubs. I went with the umami and Ghost Pepper Agave. Finally the service was second to none. Our waiter made excellent recommendations, was friendly and super attentive to our table. read more

Old Irving Brewing - Chicken Wings - 12 Piece - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Above average food and good beer. Large horseshoe bar in the front room, airy high ceilinged dining room to the side. Parking is awful, so bike bus or cab if you can. read more

I have heard of Old Irving after getting Beezer on tap around the city but haven't stopped in their brewpub until recently. We enjoyed our visit, got a couple beers and apps to try. The garlic fries and beer barttered cheese curds were delicious. In the future I'd like to try a full meal as their menu looked good! The beers I got were Beezer and Cushy Island. Both super fresh and delicious. We went on a Friday around 4pm and were able to find parking on a side street, but sections of Montrose are free at this time too. read more

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This is one of the great breweries for food (and the beer isn't bad either). The vegetarian options are good, with the ZLTA being the star. They also have rotating burger and wing specials. Make sure to either come on a weeknight or super early, as it can get very crowded for dinner! Parking is also really hard to find sometimes. read more

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Generally when you visit a brewery you can pick a spot that has good beer and just ok food, or great food and just ok beer. Old Irving has great beer AND great food. We sampled a few items off their menu and found everything to be cooked amazing. Unfortunately I only snapped a pic of the cheese curds, but they are a must order. Beers here are very solid. Beezer is a must order for any hazy ipa fan. Their barrel program is also quite good. I had a BA barleywine that was amazing. The reverie rye was a really clean and bitter pale ale with a hint of rye spice. Pretty cool space inside with a full bar if beer isn't your thing, but they are brewing (and cooking) up some great stuff here! read more

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Came in last Friday night for a big birthday dinner with my family. I called a few weeks ahead of time and although they don't take reservations, the manager was extremely nice and reserved tables for my group. Everyone enjoyed their meals and service was great! read more

Great tasting beer and a good selection. Food was not typical gastropub food- great quality, tasted amazing, large portions and came out quickly. Lots of seating options throughout the brewery and overall, a nice atmosphere- we sat at the bar and the bartender was very attentive. read more

Stopped in on our way to O'Hare on our way out of Chicago. Reuben fritters were okay, nothing special. Brisket tacos had plenty of meat! Probably enough for 4 tortillas. Burger was delicious. Great chargrilled flavor like a back yard BBQ. Yummy! Service was up to par but not over the top. Barback or bud person kept clearing empty beer glasses before I could order another. Never asking if I needed another not letting our server know we empty so several times we had to flag down our "not overly busy" server for another beer. Atmosphere is exactly what you would expect for a warehouse turned brewery. read more

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The beer I had was delicious. Sonne, i'm more of a Miller light Corona kind of guy and this was delicious. But what really made of my day was a chicken wings here. Valentina and garlic chicken wings. Perfectly season chicken and on top of that, really good sauce, not overcooked dry chicken where the sauce has to save you, from dehydration.the chicken was juicy. Highly recommend this combo. I consider myself a chicken wing expert, and this was an excellent experience. You can also tell how I eat chicken wings. ONLY two fingers And leave only THE bone. read more

Old Irving Brewing - That's how you eat chicken wings! - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is larger than it seems! Heard good things about their burger and happened to be within the general area and wanted to give them a try. We beat the dinner rush and yet there was still a wait - which we took to be a good sign. We waited at this bench which had giant pillows to rest your back on which were really comfortable. They could probably turn that into seating instead of a waiting area. The immediate bar area feels like a bar but the backroom had a much larger seating area that was comfortable for larger parties and those with kids. Once seated service was excellent and the food very good. The cocktails veered on strong but were otherwise tasty. The beer was tasty and also as described. And the food surprised us in a good way. The burger came with a skewer flagging our requested temperature and was reportedly tasty. The reuben balls were perfectly fried. This bread bowl soup of roasted cauliflower might cause me to reconsider my relationship with cauliflower. Although my shrimp were overcooked on my skewers the steak bits were some of the best medium rare pieces of beef I've had this year. If I was forced to choose between overcooked shrimp or undercooked beef I would've made the same call - hopefully they let them just cook on separate skewers next time. I would try their steak entrée next time without a second thought given what I ate. The fudge brownie special had buttercream on top instead of ice cream which was definitely different but I'm not sure if better. If you're in the area definitely swing by if there isn't a large line already! read more

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Loving coming here! The Reuben fritters are a must have, and they have excellent weekly specials. Staff is incredibly knowledgeable about the brewing process and the beers they have on tap; it rotes seasonally so you'll always have something new to try. read more

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My pick tonight. I had the wood fire burger, 8oz prime mix of brisket, short rib and chuck with white cheddar, crispy and caramelized onions and garlic vinegar aioli on a toasted brioche bun. Cooked perfectly medium rare with nice char and hugely juicy. Great beef flavor and the aioli was just right. The bun held up very well against all that juice. The garlic fries were just ok, not fresh cut. Now for the not so good. Donna had a Reuben that looked great- plenty of corned beef, nicely toasted rye bread. The menu said it had old fashioned sauerkraut but it tasted more like a cole slaw. Just didn't work for either of us. There were other menu items that looked good. Thirty minute drive to get there, so it may be a while before we go back. We had two beers each, 1st round was IPAs. Beezer for me and Scentinel for Donna. Mine was hazy and very citrus forward. Donna's was more filtered. Both were clean and strong. 2nd round for me was Lucky Linny- an Irish ale with strong roasted malt flavor. Donna had a west coast pilsner called Doji. Much lighter bodied but still plenty of flavor. The brewers clearly know what they're doing. read more

Old Irving Brewing - Rueben - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We wanted to love this place. Honestly, we did love it... until we didn't. Let me start with the good: The staff? Incredibly kind. The food? Flavorful, creative, and exactly the kind of comfort we were looking for. The vibe? Warm, welcoming, and just the right level of neighborhood gem. But then... the MOUSE. Yep, just a casual little city critter doing its thing, darting along like it was part of the staff. We're not naïve -- it's the city, mice exist. But once a mouse joins the party, it's hard to unsee. We couldn't bring ourselves to finish our food, let alone take it home -- which was a shame, because it really was good. Total waste of money, and no server around to address the issue. Good, until it wasn't. read more

Old Irving Brewing - We're not naïve -- it's the city, mice exist. But once a mouse joins the party, it's hard to unsee. - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My family had been here in the past, so I had some knowledge of the restuarant, and I had their beers at tastings, and was impressed by some. Two of the items that impressed me were the Brussels Sprouts with pickled shaved squash, and the garlic fries, but the cheese dip was very blad as was the nearly identically tasting aioli. The burger of the week was cooked to medium rare, but the giardinera was a very bland and not spicy at all. My wife's octopus was very tough, and wasn't tenderized enough. Ruben was run of the mill. Prices were quite above average for a brewpub. Breezer IPA was tasty and well brewed. Service was fine. ADA accessibility needs some improvement. Atmosphere was somewhere between chain slick and suburban bland at least in the dining room. read more