Avery Kim
Denver, Colorado
8/16/2026
Great IPA SelectionDog Heaven
Landed here after a long drive and immediately felt at home. Friendly bartenders and a patio worth lingering on.
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Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
1746 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60622-5012
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
- Independent Microbrewery listing
- Pet Policy
- Dogs not listed — confirm with the venue before visiting.
- Food Options
- No standing kitchen listed — nearby restaurants and BYOF policies vary.
- Family Policy
- Typically 21+ after early evening — confirm family hours on site.
- Parking & Transit
- On-site lot plus 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 | 5.1% | Kettle sour with raspberry and a bright snap. | On Tap |
| Wheatfield Banana-clove whisper with a cloudy, easy pour. | Wheat | 5.0% | Banana-clove whisper with a cloudy, easy pour. | Kicked / Sold Out |
| Yard Work Snappy noble hops, cracker malt, built for patio pints. | Pilsner | 4.9% | Snappy noble hops, cracker malt, built for patio pints. | On Tap |
| 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 | 0.4% | Hop-forward and sessionable without the buzz. | On Tap |
| Westbound Pine, grapefruit peel, and a crisp dry finish. | West Coast IPA | 7.1% | Pine, grapefruit peel, and a crisp dry finish. | On Tap |
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4.4 ★
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Visitor reviews
Jordan Blake
Austin, Texas
8/11/2026
Spacious PatioPerfect for Groups
Came for one pint, stayed for three. The IPA board is stacked and the crowd stayed easygoing.
Casey Nguyen
Portland, Oregon
8/6/2026
Live Acoustic MusicCrisp Lagers
Perfect Saturday stop. Dogs on the patio, a food truck in the lot, and enough seating for the whole group.
Morgan Ellis
Chicago, Illinois
8/1/2026
Dog HeavenFood Truck Hits
Cozy taproom with a surprisingly deep lager list. Would crawl here again in a heartbeat.
Riley Hart
San Diego, California
7/27/2026
Perfect for GroupsCozy Taproom
Live music was just loud enough. Grabbed a table, ordered a flight, and lost track of time.
Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery FAQs
Is Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery dog friendly?
Taprooms Near Me does not currently list Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery as dog friendly. Confirm with the taproom before you go.
Does Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery serve food or host food trucks?
Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery 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 Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery?
Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery can often host small group crawls. Contact the taproom directly, or claim the listing on Taprooms Near Me to publish event capacity.
Does Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery have outdoor patio seating?
Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery does not currently list a patio. Check the profile map and hours before planning an outdoor hang.
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