Casey Nguyen
Portland, Oregon
8/16/2026
Great IPA SelectionDog Heaven
Perfect Saturday stop. Dogs on the patio, a food truck in the lot, and enough seating for the whole group.
Verified Independent Contract BreweryContract Brewery
Around the Bend Beer Co.
811 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, Illinois, 60302-1538
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating / Fire PitsFood Trucks / Full KitchenFamily / Kid FriendlyLive Music & EventsGamesNA / Wine / CiderWiFiSports TVs / Game DayWheelchair Accessible
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Quick Vibe & Venue Facts
- Independent Status
- Verified Independent Contract Brewery
- Pet Policy
- Dogs Welcome (Indoors)
- Food Options
- No standing kitchen listed — nearby restaurants and BYOF policies vary.
- Family Policy
- All Ages / Kid Friendly until 8 PM
- Parking & Transit
- Transit-friendly location with nearby street parking.
On tap
What’s on tap right now
7 pouring
| Beer | Style | ABV | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazy Memory Juicy Citra and Mosaic with a soft haze and low bitterness. | Hazy IPA | 6.8% | Juicy Citra and Mosaic with a soft haze and low bitterness. | On Tap |
| Kölsch Club Soft fruit esters with a clean lagered snap. | Kölsch | 4.8% | Soft fruit esters with a clean lagered snap. | On Tap |
| Patio Tart Kettle sour with raspberry and a bright snap. | Sour | 5.3% | Kettle sour with raspberry and a bright snap. | On Tap |
| Wheatfield Banana-clove whisper with a cloudy, easy pour. | Wheat | 5.3% | Banana-clove whisper with a cloudy, easy pour. | On Tap |
| Yard Work Snappy noble hops, cracker malt, built for patio pints. | Pilsner | 5.0% | Snappy noble hops, cracker malt, built for patio pints. | Kicked / Sold Out |
| River Porter Toffee, cocoa nibs, and a gentle roast. | Porter | 5.6% | Toffee, cocoa nibs, and a gentle roast. | On Tap |
| Zero Gravity Hop-forward and sessionable without the buzz. | NA IPA | 0.6% | Hop-forward and sessionable without the buzz. | On Tap |
| Westbound Pine, grapefruit peel, and a crisp dry finish. | West Coast IPA | 7.2% | Pine, grapefruit peel, and a crisp dry finish. | On Tap |
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4.4 ★
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Morgan Ellis
Chicago, Illinois
8/11/2026
Spacious PatioPerfect for Groups
Cozy taproom with a surprisingly deep lager list. Would crawl here again in a heartbeat.
Riley Hart
San Diego, California
8/6/2026
Live Acoustic MusicCrisp Lagers
Live music was just loud enough. Grabbed a table, ordered a flight, and lost track of time.
Avery Kim
Denver, Colorado
7/17/2026
Food Truck HitsSpacious Patio
Landed here after a long drive and immediately felt at home. Friendly bartenders and a patio worth lingering on.
Jordan Blake
Austin, Texas
7/12/2026
Cozy TaproomLive Acoustic Music
Came for one pint, stayed for three. The IPA board is stacked and the crowd stayed easygoing.
Around the Bend Beer Co. FAQs
Is Around the Bend Beer Co. dog friendly?
Yes. Around the Bend Beer Co. is dog friendly in Oak Park in the taproom.
Does Around the Bend Beer Co. serve food or host food trucks?
Around the Bend Beer Co. does not currently list a standing kitchen or daily food-truck rotation. Nearby restaurants and BYOF rules vary.
Can I host a private event or group crawl at Around the Bend Beer Co.?
Around the Bend Beer Co. can often host small group crawls. Contact the taproom directly, or claim the listing on Taprooms Near Me to publish event capacity.
Does Around the Bend Beer Co. have outdoor patio seating?
Around the Bend Beer Co. does not currently list a patio. Check the profile map and hours before planning an outdoor hang.
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