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Chicago's Best Summertime Beer Gardens
Hopleaf Bar is one of Chicago's Best Summertime Beer Gardens.

1. Hopleaf Bar

9.0
5148 N Clark St (at W Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Bar · Andersonville · 335 tips and reviews

ChicagoistChicagoist: It's where you'd least expect, but Hopleaf actually features a great wine list. It's mainly European, focusing on old world wines, but that's not to say there aren't any new world choices. Read more.

Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden is one of Chicago's Best Summertime Beer Gardens.

2. Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden

8.8
3258 N Sheffield Ave (at W School St), Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · Lakeview · 108 tips and reviews

Chicago Bar BracketChicago Bar Bracket: Great beer selection & environment. Includes several rooms/bars and an awesome beer garden. If you ever see them hosting a beer dinner, jump on the chance to go.

Guthrie's Tavern is one of Chicago's Best Summertime Beer Gardens.

3. Guthrie's Tavern

8.7
1300 W Addison St (at Lakewood Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · Lakeview · 63 tips and reviews

Leslie d.Leslie d: Cute spot. They have board games and good beer.

Bangers & Lace is one of Chicago's Best Summertime Beer Gardens.

4. Bangers & Lace

8.6
1670 West Division Street, Wicker Park (at Paulina Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · Wicker Park · 155 tips and reviews

Eric V.Eric Venker: Try a flight from the Six Pack, the kegs housed in an antique cooler that usually represents the most unusual/rare of whatever they’re tapping. Good meats, too.

Bar on Buena is one of Chicago's Best Summertime Beer Gardens.

5. Bar on Buena

8.4
910 W Buena Ave (at N Broadway), Chicago, IL
Bar · Buena Park · 77 tips and reviews

ChicagoistChicagoist: Nothing like a beer and burger to spruce up a Monday. This spot aptly delivers with their Monday special of $4 half liters of BBK, a Bavarian-style lager, and $5 half-pound burgers. Read more.

The Beer Bistro is one of Chicago's Best Summertime Beer Gardens.

6. The Beer Bistro

1061 W Madison St (at Aberdeen St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Near West Side · 90 tips and reviews

BrianBrian: $5 one topping pizza Mondays. $3 burger Tuesdays. Half price appetizers and $5 martini Thursdays. Mmmmmmmm

Brownstone Tavern & Grill is one of Chicago's Best Summertime Beer Gardens.

7. Brownstone Tavern & Grill

3937 N Lincoln Ave (at Larchmont Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · North Center · 48 tips and reviews

Esko104Esko104: The Fish Tacos are a must!!! Especially on Thursdays!!

O'Donovan's is one of Chicago's Best Summertime Beer Gardens.

8. O'Donovan's

8.5
2100 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · North Center · 54 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: This neighborhood fixture has been serving solid pub grub for more than a century. Come with the kids in tow on Fridays, when veteran magician Al James performs tableside tricks. Read more.

George Street Pub is one of Chicago's Best Summertime Beer Gardens.

9. George Street Pub

7.9
2858 N Halsted St (at George St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Lakeview · 60 tips and reviews

Lev N.Lev Naginsky: Bacon Bloody Mary is my favorite. Also, it's not on the menu, but ask for a plate of candied bacon.

Cody's Public House is one of Chicago's Best Summertime Beer Gardens.

10. Cody's Public House

8.2
1658 W Barry Ave (at Paulina), Chicago, IL
Bar · Lakeview · 26 tips and reviews

Chicago Bar BracketChicago Bar Bracket: A respectable corner bar. Dog friendly & stand up open mic on Thursdays.

Village Tap is one of Chicago's Best Summertime Beer Gardens.

11. Village Tap

8.3
2055 W Roscoe St (at N Hoyne Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · Roscoe Village · 48 tips and reviews

Peter M.Peter McQueen: Outstanding beer selection, great patio which is open year round. Food options are solid as well...bar foods as well as some more creative options. Menu rotates so keeps things interesting.

DraftKings Fantasy Sports Zone is one of Chicago's Best Summertime Beer Gardens.

12. DraftKings Fantasy Sports Zone

7.7
W Addison St (at Wrigley Field), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Wrigleyville · 20 tips and reviews

Alexa N.Alexa Neri: Awesome bar in Wrigleyville! Nice to go to before and after the game! It's also attached to the stadium!

Gene's Rooftop is one of Chicago's Best Summertime Beer Gardens.

13. Gene's Rooftop

8.2
4750 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · Ravenswood · 19 tips and reviews

Aaron L.Aaron Lewis: Wonderful, cash-only beer garden above Gene's with an array of delicious sausages and beers.

Derby is one of Chicago's Best Summertime Beer Gardens.

14. Derby

1224 W Webster Ave (at N Magnolia Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · North Side · 32 tips and reviews

Meagan L.Meagan Lynch: $5 fat pours & $5 burgers on Monday. Awesome!

A.J. Hudson's Public House is one of Chicago's Best Summertime Beer Gardens.

15. A.J. Hudson's Public House

8.2
3801 N Ashland Ave (at W Grace St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Lakeview · 24 tips and reviews
Reggie's Trainwreck Rooftop Deck is one of Chicago's Best Summertime Beer Gardens.

16. Reggie's Trainwreck Rooftop Deck

8.2
2107 S State St, Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · South Loop · 24 tips and reviews

Audrey T.Audrey Tolbert: Play a round of HORSE and drink some great beer. Rumor also has it that if you get their logo tattoo'ed on your body, you get half off for life. #dedication