Weekend guide

48 hours in Evanston, Illinois

A two-day route built from 4 independent listings on this hub — not a paid ranking.

  1. Saturday afternoon

    Settle in outdoors

    Start on the patio while the light is still good.

    Open Peckish Pig →

    Brewpub

    Peckish Pig

    Evanston, Illinois

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  2. Saturday night

    Stay out for the room

    Live music nights make this the later stop.

    Open Sketchbook Brewing →

    Microbrewery

    Sketchbook Brewing

    Evanston, Illinois

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  3. Sunday midday

    Eat with the pour

    Food trucks or a kitchen make this the reset meal.

    Open Smylie Brothers Brewing →

    Brewpub

    Smylie Brothers Brewing

    Evanston, Illinois

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  4. Sunday evening

    One more round

    Close the weekend at a highly rated independent taproom.

    Open Temperance Beer Company →

    Microbrewery

    Temperance Beer Company

    Evanston, Illinois

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Planning FAQs for Evanston

How should I spend 48 hours in Evanston taprooms?

Start at Peckish Pig, then Sketchbook Brewing, Smylie Brothers Brewing, Temperance Beer Company. The route uses 4 independent listings in Evanston, Illinois.

What is the best dog-friendly taproom in Evanston?

Peckish Pig is a top dog-friendly taproom in Evanston, with Smylie Brothers Brewing also welcoming pups. Look for the dog-friendly filter on this hub.

Which breweries in Evanston have outdoor patios?

Peckish Pig, Sketchbook Brewing list outdoor patio seating. Patio listings on Taprooms Near Me also cover fire-pit and heater nights.

Where are food trucks parked near Evanston taprooms?

Sketchbook Brewing, Smylie Brothers Brewing, Temperance Beer Company list food trucks in Evanston. Open those brewery pages for the current rotation.

All 4 taprooms in Evanston →