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Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars
Northdown Café and Taproom is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

1. Northdown Café and Taproom

3244 N Lincoln Ave (at Melrose St), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · Lakeview · 72 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/2730-northdown-cafe-taproom

Hopleaf Bar is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

2. Hopleaf Bar

9.1
5148 N Clark St (at W Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Bar · Andersonville · 335 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/1081-hopleaf-bar

Fountainhead is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

3. Fountainhead

1970 W Montrose Ave (at N Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · Ravenswood · 100 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/1904-fountainhead https://www.beermenus.com/places/5308-fountainhead-s-rooftop-garden

Local Option is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

4. Local Option

8.0
1102 W Webster Ave (at N Seminary Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · North Side · 69 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/1255-local-option

Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

5. Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden

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

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/1083-sheffield-s

Bangers & Lace is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

6. Bangers & Lace

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

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/2152-bangers-and-lace

The Map Room is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

7. The Map Room

8.5
1949 N Hoyne Ave (at W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Bar · Bucktown · 108 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/2120-map-room

Maria's Packaged Goods & Community Bar is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

8. Maria's Packaged Goods & Community Bar

9.1
960 W 31st St (at S Morgan St), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Bridgeport · 73 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/1974-maria-s-packaged-goods-community-bar

Paddy Long's is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

9. Paddy Long's

1028 W Diversey Pkwy (at N Kenmore Ave), Chicago, IL
Pub · North Side · 71 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/1197-paddy-long-s-beer-bacon-pub

Owen & Engine is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

10. Owen & Engine

2700 N Western Ave (at W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · Northwest Side · 147 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/2109-owen-engine

Quenchers Saloon is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

11. Quenchers Saloon

2401 N Western Ave (at W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Pub · Bucktown · 61 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/1204-quenchers-saloon

Lincoln Station is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

12. Lincoln Station

6.6
2432 N Lincoln Ave (at W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · North Side · 40 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/2463-lincoln-station

The Bad Apple is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

13. The Bad Apple

9.0
4300 N Lincoln Ave (at W Cullom Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · North Center · 200 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/1195-the-bad-apple

Skylark is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

14. Skylark

8.4
2149 S Halsted St (at Cermak Rd), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · East Pilsen · 63 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/2493-skylark

Goose Island Brewpub is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

15. Goose Island Brewpub

1800 N Clybourn Ave (at Willow St), Chicago, IL
Brewery · North Side · 175 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/1203-goose-island-brewpub-clybourn

Haymarket Pub & Brewery is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

16. Haymarket Pub & Brewery

8.1
737 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Fulton Market · 174 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/2323-haymarket-pub-brewery

Howells & Hood is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

17. Howells & Hood

435 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 131 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/9764-howells-hood

Public House is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

18. Public House

400 North State Street (at Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Near North Side · 167 tips and reviews
The Publican is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

19. The Publican

9.0
837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 358 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/1088-the-publican

Old Town Pour House - Chicago is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

20. Old Town Pour House - Chicago

7.0
1419 N Wells St (btwn North Ave & Schiller St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Old Town · 102 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/5046-old-town-pour-house-chicago

The Beer Bistro is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

21. The Beer Bistro

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

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/1184-the-beer-bistro

The Beer Bistro North is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

22. The Beer Bistro North

1415 W Fullerton Ave (btwn Southport Ave & Janssen Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · North Side · 61 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/4772-the-beer-bistro-north

City Tavern is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

23. City Tavern

1416 S Michigan Ave (at 14th St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · South Loop · 20 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/16529-city-tavern

DryHop Brewers is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

24. DryHop Brewers

8.8
3155 N Broadway St (btwn W Briar Pl & W Belmont Ave), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Lake View East · 104 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/11870-dryhop-brewers

Piece Brewery and Pizzeria is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

25. Piece Brewery and Pizzeria

9.2
1927 W North Ave (btwn Elk Grove Ave & Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Wicker Park · 350 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/1214-piece-brewery

Emporium Wicker Park is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

26. Emporium Wicker Park

8.6
1366 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Bar · Wicker Park · 75 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/6519-emporium-arcade-bar

Bar on Buena is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

27. Bar on Buena

8.3
910 W Buena Ave (at N Broadway), Chicago, IL
Bar · Buena Park · 77 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/1103-bar-on-buena

Fat Cat Bar & Grill is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

28. Fat Cat Bar & Grill

7.2
4840 N Broadway St (at Lawrence Ave), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Uptown · 76 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/1213-fat-cat

Jerry's is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

29. Jerry's

1938 W Division St (btwn Damen & Winchester), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Wicker Park · 79 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/1085-jerry-s-wicker-park

Miller's Pub is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

30. Miller's Pub

8.3
134 S Wabash Ave (btwn E Adams & E Monroe St), Chicago, IL
Pub · The Loop · 214 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/2031-miller-s-pub

The Owl is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

31. The Owl

7.1
2521 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Bar · Logan Square · 69 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/3765-the-owl

Fischman Liquors & Tavern is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

32. Fischman Liquors & Tavern

4780 N Milwaukee Ave (at Lawrence), Chicago, IL
Bar · Jefferson Park · 21 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/2221-fischman-s-tavern

Burnt City Brewing Company is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

33. Burnt City Brewing Company

2747 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Bar · North Side · 35 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/5103-atlas-brewing-company

Half Acre Beer Company is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

34. Half Acre Beer Company

4257 N Lincoln Ave (btwn Cullom & Hutchinson), Chicago, IL
Brewery · North Center · 119 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/7442-half-acre-beer-company-tap-room

SmallBar is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

35. SmallBar

9.0
2956 N Albany Ave (at Wellington), Chicago, IL
Bar · Logan Square · 39 tips and reviews
Jake Melnick's Corner Tap is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

36. Jake Melnick's Corner Tap

8.6
41 E Superior St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Near North Side · 215 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/1221-jake-melnick-s-corner-tap

Beermiscuous is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

37. Beermiscuous

8.8
2812 N Lincoln Ave (Diversey), Chicago, IL
Bar · Lakeview · 35 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/15071-beermiscuous-chicago-lakeview

Simone's Bar is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

38. Simone's Bar

8.2
960 W 18th St (at Morgan), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Pilsen · 135 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/6374-simone-s-bar

The Long Room is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

39. The Long Room

8.8
1612 W Irving Park Rd (btwn Ashland Ave. & Paulina St.), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · South East Ravenswood · 43 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/1471-the-long-room

Black Rock is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

40. Black Rock

3614 N Damen Ave (at Addison St.), Chicago, IL
Bar · North Center · 31 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/12881-black-rock-pub-kitchen

Burger Bar is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

41. Burger Bar

1578 N Clybourn Ave (btwn Dayton St & Weed St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · 151 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/12260-burger-bar-chicago

Hamburger Mary's is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

42. Hamburger Mary's

5400 N Clark St (at W Balmoral Ave.), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Andersonville · 100 tips and reviews
Pazzo's Cucina Italiana is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

43. Pazzo's Cucina Italiana

23 E Jackson Blvd (btwn S State St & S Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · The Loop · 23 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/15443-pazzo-s-bar-grill

Twisted Spoke is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

44. Twisted Spoke

8.4
501 N Ogden Ave (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · West Town · 140 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/1206-twisted-spoke

Riverview Tavern is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

45. Riverview Tavern

1958 W Roscoe St (at Damen), Chicago, IL
Bar · Roscoe Village · 60 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/4719-riverview-tavern

DMK Burger Bar is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

46. DMK Burger Bar

8.8
2954 N Sheffield Ave (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Lakeview · 257 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/9713-dmk-burger-bar-lakeview

Revolution Brewing is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

47. Revolution Brewing

9.1
2323 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn N California & W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Logan Square · 391 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/1558-revolution-brewing-company

Three Aces is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

48. Three Aces

1321 W Taylor St (btwn Throop St & Loomis St), Chicago, IL
Bar · University Village - Little Italy · 97 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/4390-three-aces

Fatpour Tap Works is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

49. Fatpour Tap Works

7.1
2005 W Division St (btwn Damen Ave & Hoyne Ave), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Ukrainian Village · 56 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/6453-fatpour-tap-works

The Norse Bar is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

50. The Norse Bar

6334 N Clark St (at W Devon Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · Edgewater · 33 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/3027-the-norse-bar

The Barrelhouse Flat is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

51. The Barrelhouse Flat

2624 N Lincoln Ave (at W Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Lincoln Park · 90 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/3705-the-barrelhouse-flat

State and Lake Chicago Tavern is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

52. State and Lake Chicago Tavern

6.7
201 N State St (at Lake St), Chicago, IL
Hotel Bar · The Loop · 91 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/1176-state-and-lake-chicago-tavern

Guthrie's Tavern is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

53. Guthrie's Tavern

8.9
1300 W Addison St (at Lakewood Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · Lakeview · 63 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/11271-guthries-tavern

Headquarters Beercade is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

54. Headquarters Beercade

8.7
213 W Institute Pl (Wells St.), Chicago, IL
Bar · Near North Side · 59 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/18076-headquarters-beercade-river-north

Emporium Arcade Bar is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

55. Emporium Arcade Bar

8.1
2363 N Milwaukee (at W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Arcade · Logan Square · 39 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/18578-emporium-logan-square

Whole Foods Market is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

56. Whole Foods Market

8.7
1550 N Kingsbury St (at W Weed St), Chicago, IL
Grocery Store · 245 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/12664-whole-foods-market-in-lincoln-park-red-star-bar

Binny's Lincoln Park Tasting Room is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

57. Binny's Lincoln Park Tasting Room

8.5
1720 N Marcey St, Chicago, IL
Whisky Bar · North Side · 12 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/15584-binny-s-lincoln-park-tasting-room

Binny's Beverage Depot is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

58. Binny's Beverage Depot

8.0
1132 S Jefferson St, Chicago, IL
Liquor Store · South Loop · 2 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/16002-binny-s-south-loop-tasting-room

Monk's Pub is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

59. Monk's Pub

8.3
205 W Lake St (at Wells St), Chicago, IL
Pub · The Loop · 73 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/1808-monk-s-pub

Franklin Tap is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

60. Franklin Tap

8.0
325 S Franklin St (btwn W Jackson St & W Van Buren St), Chicago, IL
Pub · The Loop · 26 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/2605-franklin-tap

Breakroom Brewery is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

61. Breakroom Brewery

2925 W Montrose Ave (Richmond), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Albany Park · 4 tips and reviews
Links Taproom is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

62. Links Taproom

1559 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Bar · Wicker Park · 39 tips and reviews
The Green Lady is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

63. The Green Lady

8.4
3328 N Lincoln Ave (at School St), Chicago, IL
Pub · Lakeview · 14 tips and reviews
Scofflaw is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

64. Scofflaw

9.4
3201 W Armitage Ave (at Kedzie Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 149 tips and reviews
Dusek's is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

65. Dusek's

8.7
1227 W 18th St (at S Allport St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Pilsen · 90 tips and reviews
Villain's Black Market Craft is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

66. Villain's Black Market Craft

730 S Clark St, Chicago, IL
Bar · Printer's Row · 8 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Steinkamp: https://www.beermenus.com/places/21681-villains-chicago

Goose Island Beer Co. is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

67. Goose Island Beer Co.

9.2
1800 W Fulton St (btwn Wolcott Ave & Wood St), Chicago, IL
Brewery · West Town · 30 tips and reviews
Begyle Brewing is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

68. Begyle Brewing

9.3
1800 W Cuyler Ave (at Ravenswood), Chicago, IL
Brewery · North Center · 29 tips and reviews
Corridor Brewery & Provisions is one of Best Chicago Craft Beer Bars.

69. Corridor Brewery & Provisions

8.9
3446 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL
Brewery · Lakeview · 36 tips and reviews