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    Solemn Oath Brewery

    4.1 (280 reviews)
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    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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    Outside tent area
    Jenni R.

    We need a place to hang out with friends in between a wedding & reception. The day was beautiful outside and we sat on picnic tables while drinking some beer. They have a lot of IPA's & hazy stouts which are not my favorite; however, they did have a Kolsch which made me think of my visit to Cologne, Germany a couple years ago. There was supposed to be to be a food truck but they had cancelled on the place. Only negative was sitting in our nice dressy clothes on the picnic benches. Would be nice to have blankets or pads to sit on. They have cute tent like seating which would be great in the cooler temperatures. Overall, we enjoyed - just wish they had snacks we could enjoy since there was no food truck.

    Ishani B.

    Great place with crafted beer!! It's perfect for summer and winter. They have heated tents and bonfire in winter!

    Matthew J.

    While in town visiting for a short couple days, I made sure to hit up a couple of Chicago Breweries. Prioritizing a couple I had never been to, and also hitting some mainstay staples. The first new to me brewery was Solemn Oath. Since opening back in 2012, they have just grown both from a capacity perspective to having multiple brands. The location is quaint, nicely decorated, and pretty crowded for a weekday. I was lucky enough to hang at the bar with a friendly person's pup for a while, since I was missing my little goofball at home. I had a flight of beers and took my time enjoying each. The Promise Kept: An Imperial Stout aged in barrels. Beautifully balanced with nice notes of dark cacao and espresso grinds. The Knowledge Gained: A Coffee Stout aged twelve months in bourbon barrels. They used Manbot Coffee roast that gives nice bitter roast notes without being acidic or astringent. Waterfowl: A Helles that they aged in Oak Foeders. Very drinkable lager that goes down easy with a bready malt character and spicy hop bitterness. Clean, crisp, and downright easy going. VIBES SINCE 1920: An American Pale Ale that hits all the spots of an OG APA. This one was created by the women of Chicago Craft Beer and has the traditional grapefruit, resin, and pine notes you want out of an APA. _____

    Devang P.

    I was in the area and wanted to try out a brewery. Soleman Oath had popped out as it was nearby where I was located. When you drive in it takes you to an industrial/corporate area. The parking lot is massive and there was another brewery on the opposite side. Right before the entrance into the building, they have a unique and interesting outdoor seating area. At the time I was there no one was (the weather was chilly) but there were fire pits. Definitely a very scenic and interesting place to check out I walk in and the bar has few seatings. There was no one there besides the one bartender. I tried their hazy IPA that was a collab with another brewery and it was delicious. Traditional IPA taste. The bartender offered me their favorite beer and it was also delicious. I had a Belgian beer as well and it wasn't my favorite but it was decent. When I'm in the area again, I'd be happy to check this place out especially when the weather is better. I'm sure during the weekends and nicer weather the place can get busy. I went in a random weekday night so was a busy time.

    H W.

    As far as brewery's go, I thought inside was dark and uninviting. Outside area had a bunch of covered "huts," but on a hot night, not even a cold beer helped and the beer could have been colder too. We were (just about) the only ones there, and the greeting was not welcoming either. "Two drink minimum at the bar." Eh. Nice craft selection but...

    Jenna S.

    Great small tasting room inside the brewery! Lots of different brews to try. There is a beautiful dome forest, which I imagine during the early fall, spring and summer months would be perfect weather for. Go see Courtney and have a beer!

    Snaggletooth Bandana And Firesticks Pretzels
    Steve A.

    At this brewery one must take a solemn oath to never discuss what you hear and see or you die. If you give a good Yelp review they make an exception. Solemn Oath is a unique brewery in Naperville. Finding it is an adventure itself. Those who complete the journey will be rewarded with good ass beer and maybe food trucks. For this thirst quenching journey I brought my one friend. It was quite an adventure finding this amongst the warehouses in the industrial park. This is located behind these buildings and doesn't look like a place you would find anything fun but we ventured on and struck gold with this in the form of golden pints. Has a few unique seating choices. One can hang out in one of the domes in the "forest" outside. Each are heated. The inside of the brewery is good too. I had a Snaggletooth Bandana. It's $6 for most pints. This is a West Coast IPA with hints of citrus and slight hoppyness but not too much though. She had a Belgian Whiteout Ale. This one was pretty smooth. As for food there's not a whole lot. Firesticks Pretzels are $5 a box and that's all they got mostly. They also have marshmallows for those who hang around the fire pits. Finding it can be hard. It's located on Quincy Avenue around these car dealer lots. The domes are in front of the entrance and have to be reserved.

    Chicago secret burger pop-up at solemn oath!
    Shari B.

    Went here for the first time for solemn oath day, so I was only in their outdoor space. Very cool set up and fun and *free* event. Good tunes, beer, food and activities on a hot summer day. I'll definitely come check this brewery out on a normal day.

    It's dome city! These private igloos will shelter you from the cold/rain while you sip on a lager, pilsner, or IPA
    Eric S.

    MIDWINTER ALE STORM Warm up with a Belgian IPA inside a private igloo at this popular Naperville brewery. Anyone in the northern latitudes celebrating a birthday in January can attest to the difficulty in finding something fun to do. Our choices are pretty limited when taking into account the cold, snow and ice, not to mention a country still very much crippled by the pandemic. Parties are frowned upon and drinking alone is a slippery slope, so what's a guy to do? Luckily, there's Solemn Oath. It's squirreled away in a small industrial park off of Quincy Ave, not far from the intersection of Ogden & Route 59. Finding this place the first time can be a little tricky (at least it was for us), though rest assured you WILL find them eventually. During summer months, they've got picnic tables with umbrellas and during winter, it's dome city! Reservations are made via their website where you'll choose a date & time before placing a $40 deposit. Any purchases you make go towards that, and if you can't manage to reach that goal, you can grab a 4pk for the road. Our private dome was partially flooded, so my wife and I had to huddle together on one side of the picnic table. No biggie, we like each other ;) Concerning the beer, I loved the Butterfly Flashmob, White Van, and Kölsch. They had very amusing names for brews that otherwise didn't interest me: Flowers in the Midst of Hell, Help Me Father, Resurrected by Vikings (an imperial milk stout), and Snaggletooth Bandana. Maybe some day I'll develop a taste for porters and stouts.....for now I'm sticking with ales, lagers, and my beloved pilsners. My wife (who isn't a huge fan of the brewski) found herself sipping water because Solemn Oath has nothing else for non-drinkers. No pop, ciders, seltzers, nothing. This is a missed opportunity that if addressed, could net them a lot more business. There's a food truck on the premises although it's first-come first-served, and I'm told they run out pretty quickly. * TL;DR * You'll definitely need to take advantage of Solemn Oath's "BYOF" policy and bring in snacks from outside, as the food options are limited/non-existent. Beer prices were fair and the employees seemed chill. They had a couple firepits going, which would've been perfect to huddle around were it not freezing rain. They also gave us a portable heater which kept us warm, that helped to make up for the leaky domicile. The variety of brew was great, but that's all they have so anyone not feeling the IBUs could struggle to enjoy themselves. Here's to returning on a warmer, sunnier, less pandemic-y day.

    Little tents ! Cute but gets very hot on a warm day
    Rita B.

    Such a cute find. Found ourselves here on a Saturday afternoon . There was a food truck on site and plenty of outdoor seating. I did not check out the indoor seating. Ordering can be done at a window order area. Love the ambience of the place and craft beers were great

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

    An OUTSTANDING Brewery with excellent selection of beers and fantastic service!!!! A must stop when in Naperville!!!!

    Lexi J.

    Coolest place ever! It makes you feel like you're in the city. I love being in Naperville even more because of them. They have food trucks, innovative beers and that's coming from someone who doesn't drink beer (yes let's laugh together), they have hard seltzer (city water), and a kick ass Lu Radler, sometimes live music, a popcorn business that comes, it's kid friendly, dog friendly, they now have igloos and a fire pit AND they let you roast marshmallows. The staff is a great group of dudes. Really doesn't get any better than that.

    Super cute outdoors seating
    Shannon L.

    My main reason for wanting to go to this brewery was definitely its unique outdoor seating setup - I've never seen a brewery do it like this and I was definitely not let down! They had 6 tents with a gas tower heater inside so it was pretty bearable to sit outside even in January. There were also campfires in the middle and a cute national park sign that made the place feel extra special. As for the beer, I think you partly pay for the atmosphere because $9 for a pint is a bit too much for me, and the ales didn't stand out exactly. Overall still a fun experience and a great place to hang out in the suburbs.

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    This is my absolute favorite place to drink in the Naperville area! Great staff and get atmosphere

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    Ask the Community - Solemn Oath Brewery

    Do they allow dogs on the patio?

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    This, is how a brewery works. This, yes Noon Whistle. A few ingredients go into the making of this…read moresuccessful brewery and here they are, in no particular order. Beer, ok let's say, a solid lineup of beers. That's what you'll find here. Now add to that, bartenders who are knowledgeable. Knowledgeable and friendly. Let's add something else to this recipe of success and that's, an inviting space. A space that is laid out in a way that makes sense. A few TVs, a few tables and a few high top tables too large enough to hold a small party. The fact that there is a self service water station only helps me get closer to my goal of, how many glasses of water per day am I supposed to drink? Bonus ingredient for me which adds to the success of Noon Whistle, is the pinball machines. I can go on and say that the merch is pretty cool and I've spent too much time searching through the assortment of shirts and not to mention the selection of to go beers has had me standing in front of the cooler trying to weigh my options for probably longer than what I'd like to admit but there's a lot to choose from. Noon Whistle not only makes great award winning beers, but they do the other stuff that's often overlooked in other breweries. They create a memorable customer experience that I've returned for again and again.

    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.

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    I don't even drink NA's, ever, but I had to check this place out since they're right by another…read morefamous full alcohol brewery. We couldn't bring our dog in due to local health codes (not their fault) so we had to drink on their patio, in 44 degree temps..ok. Not idea, but again, not their fault. The inside is very nice, and the NAs we had were surprisingly (to me) very good. We will check them out again when we're in the area!

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    Solid bar in Naperville's downtown area. Good food, nice open layout and huge bar area…read more Wasn't too packed when I went but I would go back again to check it out and order more off the menu.

    Finding out this local brewery has a pretty big food menu was surprising because it's got a lot…read moremore than just beers. It certainly has more at this location. Miskatonic is the best reason to go to Darien, but you should also check out this Naperville location and drink up. Has quite a few beers on tap and a good variety of different stuff to choose from. There's also a pretty big food menu of salads and sausages. Getting here was kind of fun but it was annoying. It's hard to find parking around this brewery especially in evenings. There's the parking garage that you'll have to walk from. Know The Lantern is almost across the street and you'll be close. This is in the middle of a row of restaurants. Once inside we were able to get a table, but found a better location to get drinks and food ordered at the bar. The beer I got was the Vox. It's $7 for a pint. This is a pilsner that's real smooth. She got the Midnight Rider, a sour ale. The other beer we got was the West Coast Wizard, an IPA. All were good. They have a pretty big food menu. It's about $16 for a sausage entree. You can substitute a veggie sausage. A few flavors to choose from, but most of these come with bacon. The Nurnberger Bratwurst is topped with mustard and sauerkraut. Makes sense getting that one and substituting it with the veggie sausage of course. They also often have live music. Hearing great things about it and these are true apparently. It's closed Mondays. There's tons of beers as well as sausages that can be made for vegetarians.

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    Whiskey Hill Brewing Co.

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    Found out about this brewery in Westmont and came to try a few beers. It's in a pretty hard to find…read morelocation in some industrial area, the worst thing about it. Whiskey Hill is a funny name, as this place has beer, not whiskey. Oh well, what they have is still good. There's a pretty good selection including some hoppy and sours. A lot of breweries are in kind of strange areas. It's the case with this one. This is located on Vandustrial in a building it share with some offices and whatever. Lots of trucking companies around here. There's semis parked along the street. Anyway, the beers. It's about $6 a pour. It's not quite a pint but whatever. Even so, a pretty good price for a small brewery. Has many to choose from. Best was the 7 Mile Bridge. It's a Belgian Weisse with key lime, toasted coconut, and vanilla. A lot of lime flavor. This is almost like a sour to be honest. A pretty strong one at 7% ABV. There's not a whole lot on tap, but they manage to have quite a bit for a microbrewery to be honest. Get some beers on tap or take some of the cans to go. It's a small place but when it's warmer they have a patio. There's no food but sometimes there's food trucks.

    I came here with my future mother in law and it was not super busy for a Saturday . They have a…read morenice selection of beer on tap and one cocktail on tap( old fashioned my fave!) we ordered a steak crab Rangoon which was rich and creamy . The service was very attentive. It was on the Inkind app so I was able to use my credits.

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    My wife and I celebrated our anniversary here last night after making reservations on OpenTable. We…read morewere warmly greeted by the host who acknowledged our event and seated us in the back overlooking the brew room, very nice. It was my first visit to your restaurant though my wife has been here before with friends. Chad was our server. He pleasantly explained the drink and dining menus and took good care of us all evening. My bride had her favorite drink, The French Martini, and you guys nailed it for her! I was very happy with the 2025 Pils. Dinner was amazing, Skirt steak for her, brisket for me with Yukon potatoes following salads for both of us. The quality and taste of the food was great and makes us want to come back and sample other dishes. We received great service and a nice complimentary glass of champagne (with Ho-Ho's) to finish our celebration. At the end of the evening we received a big surprise when Chad came over with news that we had no bill to pay as my wife's daughter and her husband had secretly called to pay the tab! So thoughtful of them to treat us and to top off a memorable meal and milestone in our lives.

    Went to Hardware in North Aurora and came away with mixed feelings…read more The good: ambiance is great and the drinks were on point. Had the Marilyn saison and a solid dark beer. Bar program is strong. The short rib pot pie was a straight up winner. Rich, comforting, and not trying to be anything other than good food done right. The bone marrow lost me. Cooked well, but buried under too many microgreens and then oddly topped with tortilla chip strips. No smokiness either. It felt more confused than cohesive. Where it really started to miss was the overall approach. A lot of "the chef intends this..." type explanations. It ends up feeling like the food insists upon itself instead of just letting you enjoy it. That's the bigger issue. This place exists in a space where I don't think most people want to meet it. Not casual enough to relax, not refined enough to justify the performance. Bottom line: good drinks, great pot pie, but the experience tries a little too hard.

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    The atmosphere was festive and upbeat. I went initially because I had a birthday coupon, but my…read morefriend and I were glad we went. Service was fast and friendly. Drinks were excellent, and we were very happily surprised with the quality of food. Actually went back a second time a week later! Try the drink flights!

    If you've been to Momento in the Chicago Loop, then you're familiar with the concept. I was…read moresurprised Tapville Social isn't owned by some large hospitality group, and is instead a locally-run, small-ish business. The drink concept is self-pour (except for cocktails). Beers, wines, and champagnes use an RFID card, and you pay by the ounce (or fraction thereof). The good news is you can try a bonafide sip of just about everything and anything without feeling bad. The bad news is that while the cost isn't high, if you're not careful, it adds up quickly. I truly did enjoy the variety, and especially loved that they have the special glassware, complete with bases, that you may pour yourself a flight. I also enjoyed seeing how everything was organized by category, so that you may find something more your speed rather than a recent brewery experience where I am looking for something that isn't an IPA. For food, I ordered the Brussels Sprouts. While not mind-blowing, these were above average. The sprouts were pretty well roasted (not quite perfect, but not bad), and I liked the sweet, savory, and acidic notes of the bacon, maple, cranberries, and balsamic. Everything was well-balanced and I happily cleared my plate. Next, especially for a place that is largely self-service, I want to recognize my server for being kind and attentive throughout the experience. In terms of value, I feel as though their prices are around average, given the area and the product, for I am sure the tech is not cheap! The vibe is something I can only describe as brewery-esque, with brick, metal, and wood. I am less concerned about the walls, though, what I do want to highlight is how clean everything was! With the amount of hands touching everything, this is no easy feat. Final verdict: Sometimes, especially on a warmer day, it's not about fancy whiskey or food, but about simple food and drink done well. Tapville Social is that place. There are more than enough beers that you're sure to find something you like, and solid food that you have something to wash down, and aren't drinking on an empty stomach.

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