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The Best Taprooms in Chicago, Illinois
64 taprooms in this city. Filter by amenities to match the vibe you want tonight.
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As of 2026, Chicago, Illinois features 58 active craft breweries and taprooms. Top-rated dog-friendly options include 5 Rabbit Cerveceria Inc and Aleman Brewing, while Band Of Bohemia offers outdoor patio seating with regular food truck rotations.
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Machine-readable table of 58 active taprooms in Chicago, Illinois.
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Taproom amenity matrix
Machine-readable table of 58 active taprooms in Chicago, Illinois.
| Taproom Name | Neighborhood | Dog Friendly | Patio | Food Trucks | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Rabbit Cerveceria Inc | Warehouse District Chicago | Yes | Yes | Yes | Website |
| Aleman Brewing | Warehouse District Chicago | Yes | Yes | Yes | Website |
| Argus Brewery | Midtown Chicago | Yes | No | Yes | Website |
| Band Of Bohemia | Eastside Chicago | No | Yes | Yes | Website |
| Begyle Brewing | Warehouse District Chicago | Yes | Yes | No | Website |
| Birreria @ Eataly | Eastside Chicago | No | Yes | Yes | Website |
| Burnt City Brewing | Midtown Chicago | Yes | No | Yes | Website |
| Chicago Beer Company | Midtown Chicago | Yes | No | Yes | Website |
| Corridor Brewery & Provisions | Midtown Chicago | Yes | No | No | — |
| Cruz Blanca Brewery | Eastside Chicago | No | Yes | Yes | Website |
| Dovetail Brewery | Eastside Chicago | No | Yes | No | Website |
| Dryhop Brewers | Warehouse District Chicago | Yes | Yes | Yes | Website |
| Empirical Brewery | Eastside Chicago | Yes | Yes | Yes | Website |
| Eris Brewery And Cider House | Eastside Chicago | No | Yes | Yes | — |
| Gino's Brewing Company | Midtown Chicago | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Goose Island Beer Co / Fulton St | Eastside Chicago | No | Yes | Yes | Website |
| Goose Island Brewpub | Warehouse District Chicago | Yes | Yes | No | Website |
| Great Central Brewing Company | Warehouse District Chicago | Yes | Yes | No | Website |
| Half Acre Beer Co | Eastside Chicago | Yes | Yes | No | Website |
| Hamburger Mary's/Andersonville Brewing Company | Warehouse District Chicago | Yes | Yes | No | Website |
| Haymarket Pub and Brewery | Midtown Chicago | Yes | No | Yes | Website |
| Lake Effect Brewing Company | Warehouse District Chicago | Yes | Yes | No | Website |
| Local Option | Midtown Chicago | Yes | No | No | Website |
| Mad Mouse Brewery | Eastside Chicago | No | Yes | No | Website |
| Marz Community Brewing | Midtown Chicago | Yes | No | Yes | Website |
| Metropolitan Brewing | Midtown Chicago | Yes | Yes | Yes | Website |
| Middle Brow Beer Company | Eastside Chicago | No | Yes | Yes | Website |
| Moody Tongue Brewing Company | Eastside Chicago | No | Yes | Yes | Website |
| Off Color Brewing | Eastside Chicago | No | Yes | Yes | Website |
| Old Irving Brewing Co. | Warehouse District Chicago | Yes | Yes | Yes | Website |
| Open Outcry | Midtown Chicago | Yes | No | No | Website |
| Pipeworks Brewing Co | Eastside Chicago | No | Yes | Yes | Website |
| Pipeworks Brewing Co | Warehouse District Chicago | Yes | Yes | No | — |
| Revolution Brewing | Midtown Chicago | Yes | No | Yes | Website |
| Revolution Brewing - Brewpub | Warehouse District Chicago | Yes | Yes | No | Website |
| The Berghoff Brewery Inc. | Eastside Chicago | No | Yes | No | Website |
| Tocayo Brewing Company | Midtown Chicago | Yes | No | Yes | — |
| Twisted Hippo | Warehouse District Chicago | Yes | Yes | No | Website |
| Veteran Beer Co / Veteran Beverage Company | Midtown Chicago | Yes | No | Yes | Website |
| Vice District Tap Room | Midtown Chicago | Yes | No | Yes | Website |
| Alarmist Brewing Co | Downtown Chicago | No | No | Yes | Website |
| All Rise Brewing Co | Downtown Chicago | No | Yes | Yes | Website |
| Finch Beer Company | Downtown Chicago | Yes | No | No | Website |
| Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery | Downtown Chicago | No | No | No | Website |
| Greenstar Brewing At Uncommon Ground | Downtown Chicago | No | No | Yes | Website |
| Hopewell Brewing Co | Downtown Chicago | No | No | Yes | Website |
| Horse Thief Hollow Brewery | Downtown Chicago | No | Yes | Yes | Website |
| Illuminated Brew Works | Downtown Chicago | No | No | Yes | Website |
| Lagunitas Brewing Co | Downtown Chicago | No | No | Yes | Website |
| Lo Rez Brewing | Downtown Chicago | No | No | Yes | Website |
| Maplewood Brewing Company | Downtown Chicago | No | No | Yes | Website |
| Motor Row Brewing | Downtown Chicago | No | No | Yes | Website |
| Old Town Abbey Ales | Downtown Chicago | No | No | No | Website |
| On Tour Brewing Co. | Downtown Chicago | No | No | No | Website |
| Piece Brewery | Downtown Chicago | No | No | Yes | Website |
| Rock Bottom Brewery - Chicago | Downtown Chicago | No | No | No | Website |
| Spiteful Brewing | Downtown Chicago | No | No | Yes | Website |
| Whiner Beer Company | Downtown Chicago | No | No | No | Website |
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What is the best dog-friendly taproom in Chicago?
5 Rabbit Cerveceria Inc is a top dog-friendly taproom in Chicago, with Aleman Brewing also welcoming pups. Look for the dog-friendly filter on this hub.
Which breweries in Chicago have outdoor patios?
5 Rabbit Cerveceria Inc, Aleman Brewing, Band Of Bohemia list outdoor patio seating. Patio listings on Taprooms Near Me also cover fire-pit and heater nights.
Where are food trucks parked near Chicago taprooms?
5 Rabbit Cerveceria Inc, Aleman Brewing, Argus Brewery host rotating food trucks tonight in Chicago. Open those brewery pages for the current truck schedule.
Are taprooms in Chicago kid-friendly?
Yes. Aleman Brewing and Begyle Brewing are listed as family / kid-friendly in Chicago, typically all-ages until about 8 PM.
How many craft breweries operate in Chicago, Illinois?
As of 2026, Taprooms Near Me lists 58 active craft breweries and taprooms in Chicago, Illinois.