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Goose Island Brewpub

(Now Closed)

Brewery and American Restaurant$$$$

North Side, Chicago

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Has a stamp of approval from Time Out Chicago and Chicago magazine

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Brad ProbstJuly 29, 2012
The tour is well worth the $10 considering you get a pint glass and samples plus it's fun and you learn a bit. The beer is amazing. Food is great! Best quesadilla and onion rings I have ever had.
Sara SteigerSeptember 14, 2013
Must haves: sriracha wings, Matilda, Sofie, and any seasonal beer on draft!! Food, beer and service was amazing!! Ask for Lisa, she was great!! Cheers!
C ReyOctober 25, 2016
Been here 25+ times
Best brewpub in the city. Hands down. Best variety of beers and some you can't find or drink anywhere else. The food menu is excellent and offers great pairing options. Bring the whole family!
ISC ChicagoMay 19, 2022
2021 BCS ORIGINAL (IMPERIAL STOUT AGED IN BOURBON BARRELS 14% - 14.4% ABV, FLAVORS OF CHOCOLATE. VANILLA. OAK. WHISKEY. MOLASSES. CARAMEL. BERRY FRUIT. ALMOND.)
Jason FloodJuly 30, 2021
The BBQ sandwich was really good. I don't drink so I'd just follow your previous drinks to decide what to try. The wife liked her citrus beer. Big, open spaces. Not super busy on a Thursday.
Dana JensenNovember 27, 2014
The waiter made some great recommendations, the wort bread was delicious, the beer was reasonably priced for Chicago, and the space was really nice. Not the most exciting menu, but some great choices.
Chicago magazineApril 16, 2012
Seriously good beer is the draw, and chitchat is easy in these casual digs. Create a four-beer flight ($8) from the 24 or so draft choices. Saturday and Sunday brewery tours. Read more
Kostya KekhaevAugust 7, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Outstanding brewpub menu, fresh beer (brewed on-site), and it's big enough to comfortably accommodate any size & all types of crowds!
Samir NaikFebruary 16, 2013
Book tour early, grab a bite to eat or a brew. Food looked awesome. Brewery tour is 20 mins and tasting session is around 20 mins. Most brews sampled you can only find at the brewpub.
Michael DorseySeptember 29, 2015
Laid back atmosphere, great local brewery with several outstanding Brews. Food was excellent. Friendly and attentive staff. Get the grilled cheese with chips!
Jerry JosephJune 9, 2018
Request tastings of anything you want - they’re healthy pours by great bartenders with great service. Just remember to tip your bartender.
MikeOctober 13, 2015
Very unimpressed with the in-house brews here. Sure, Matilda and Sofie are top notch. But the rotating selection of other flavorless beers left a lot to be desired from a name as big as Goose Island.
ISC ChicagoMay 19, 2022
SMART FOAM (COLD BREW STOUT 5.4% ABV, GROUND COFFEE. HINTS OF COCOA. SLIGHTLY SWEET.)
Michael GoroffJanuary 28, 2012
The place that put Chicago on the craft brew map. Very good beer menu and the food is top notch. I recommend the Stilton burger, veggie chili, pretzels and mussels
Ashley KasperDecember 28, 2014
The tour was great! One of the two onsite Brewers educated us all about the beer making process.
A PattonDecember 27, 2011
All the Belgian style brews are awesome. ESP sofie and BB. Also a fan of rye-talian and sahti. They run out of popular flavors fast. You can order flights of 4 four oz pours for 8.
L KAugust 9, 2014
The mussels were great, as was the Wort Bread with bacon jam and honey butter. Always a fresh selection of unique beers.
David CraigSeptember 27, 2014
Brew tour taught little about brewing but the sampler was awesome. The pretzels were really yummy with a swiss cheese sauce.
Todd WhiteNovember 3, 2014
Amazing selection of their own beers. Some really amazing and different styles. Food also amazing at brewpub
Shannon JeropkeMarch 26, 2018
Been here 5+ times
This is the original Goose Island Tap room. A must visit for crafty beer lovers.
ISC ChicagoJune 16, 2022
STEAK FRITES (SKIRT STEAK. SAUCE AU POIVRE. FRESH-CUT FRIES)
Hiedi EFebruary 24, 2016
Definitely a great place to meet up with people. Food and drinks were reasonably priced and very good.
Peter SloanJanuary 4, 2019
Been here 25+ times
Yeah it's owned by big beer but Jonathan is one hell of a brewer. Come drink his tasty brews.
UntappdAugust 24, 2012
Where it all started! Random fact: Goose Island is actually an Island in Chicago. Try some rare beers that you can't get anywhere else!
Stellaa DuhartMarch 1, 2015
Matilde and Sofie are my favourites, but since they can be found anywhere, I would pick something that they only have there.
The FeastJune 9, 2011
Goose Island has become a local craft brew hero, but Andrew Hroza's enhanced bar grub at the brewpub is a step above. Added bonus: constantly changing small batches from head brewer Jared Rouben.
Brian GordonMarch 25, 2016
So many good beers to try so little time. The hopscotch cask conditioned was excellent.
Jimmy ZhuApril 6, 2013
three tours on saturday, two on sunday; call a week in advance to reserve, $10: http://www.gooseisland.com/pages/clybourn_brewpub/65.php
Time Out ChicagoDecember 20, 2013
The Gillian from Goose Island is one of the 100 best things we drank this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk Read more
The Culinary Institute of AmericaDecember 13, 2012
Brewmaster Jared Rouben keeps the barrels rolling in at Goose Island Brewery. He mastered his draft with us, at the CIA. Check out his culinary college: Read more
ISC ChicagoJune 16, 2022
BCS MILKSHAKE 5% ABV (2021 BOURBON COUNTY STOUT. MALT. CHANTILLY.)
Charla BlanchardAugust 2, 2013
Great wings, get the sirracha sauce. I don't drink beer, but that is the only alcohol you should order. The cocktails are not great.
Theodore HuffOctober 5, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Beer flights are $10. Probably going to need 2 if you want to feel like you actually made a dent in the giant tap menu!
Redeye ChicagoAugust 3, 2014
Head to the grandfather of Chicago's brewpubs, where a glass wall lets you peek right into the beer-making action. Read more
NickNovember 29, 2018
Been here 10+ times
Bourbon County. Get Bourbon County. Usually tapped on black Friday.
Sean Maccarone-ReedAugust 23, 2014
Refreshing is the Hefeweizen for sure. Especially on a hot day.
Katarina KatsmaDecember 29, 2015
Even after they were sold, I still love this place. There is beer here for everyone.
Lisa GhisolfSeptember 23, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Our LeTip referral group meets every Weds. from 1130am-1pm for lunch - check us out for details & to RSVP with info@letipchicago.com if you'd like more business & a great group of referrals! Read more
Alan YouNovember 15, 2014
The sriracha wings are a delicious take on a classic bar dish.
Michelle McGowanDecember 27, 2009
Been here 10+ times
Great Chicago brewery. If visiting in the next few months, I recommend a tall glass of the Mild Winter. The spicy pork sliders and sweet potato fries were also a hit. Read more
Russell HansenSeptember 26, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Guest beers are great, Green Line Pale Ale is amazing, but the Wrigleyville spot has a way better atmosphere. Their growler price is a little expensive though.
Michael RoszkowskiJune 10, 2013
Friendly bartenders and amazing beer. What else can you ask for?
The Hair Thing of Tom’s RiverOctober 15, 2012
Definitely more of a beer spot, but the food is decent too. "Caber Toss" quickly entered my top 2 in the scotch ales category.
David RichmondFebruary 20, 2011
Do the tour! Costs $7. You take the tour, you taste beer, you get a pint glass... What more could you need?
Craig PhillipsAugust 7, 2014
The tour is really nonexistent. Nice little tasting and pint glass at the end though.
Emily S.November 6, 2014
Fun brewery tour with beer flights. The food here is also decent.
Calvin MultanenJanuary 31, 2016
Great brewery. The tour is very worth the $10
Nick FruendtFebruary 4, 2016
Beer flights are great here. Try the Sofie
Linda MathesJune 27, 2016
We enjoyed the variety and many were outstanding.
Jeff BeckFebruary 27, 2015
Good beer selection, and the warm pretzel is a nice snack

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