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The Chicago Beer List
The Bluebird is one of The Chicago Beer List.

1. The Bluebird

1749 N Damen Ave (at Willow St), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · Bucktown · 41 tips and reviews
Hopleaf Bar is one of The Chicago Beer List.

2. Hopleaf Bar

9.0
5148 N Clark St (at W Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Bar · Andersonville · 335 tips and reviews
Revolution Brewing is one of The Chicago Beer List.

3. Revolution Brewing

9.1
2323 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn N California & W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Logan Square · 391 tips and reviews
SmallBar is one of The Chicago Beer List.

4. SmallBar

2049 W Division St (btwn Hoyne Ave. & Damen Ave.), Chicago, IL
Bar · Ukrainian Village · 63 tips and reviews
Skylark is one of The Chicago Beer List.

5. Skylark

8.6
2149 S Halsted St (at Cermak Rd), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · East Pilsen · 63 tips and reviews
Bangers & Lace is one of The Chicago Beer List.

6. Bangers & Lace

8.6
1670 West Division Street, Wicker Park (at Paulina Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · Wicker Park · 155 tips and reviews
Quenchers Saloon is one of The Chicago Beer List.

7. Quenchers Saloon

2401 N Western Ave (at W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Pub · Bucktown · 61 tips and reviews
The Aviary is one of The Chicago Beer List.

8. The Aviary

8.8
955 W Fulton Market (at Morgan St.), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Fulton Market · 175 tips and reviews
The Barrelhouse Flat is one of The Chicago Beer List.

9. The Barrelhouse Flat

2624 N Lincoln Ave (at W Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Lincoln Park · 90 tips and reviews
Township is one of The Chicago Beer List.

10. Township

2200 N California Ave (at Palmer St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Logan Square · 43 tips and reviews
Emporium Wicker Park is one of The Chicago Beer List.

11. Emporium Wicker Park

8.6
1366 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Bar · Wicker Park · 75 tips and reviews
Red Door is one of The Chicago Beer List.

12. Red Door

2118 N Damen Ave (at W Charleston St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Bucktown · 53 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Diners can still expect an excellent 100-seat outdoor patio & a world-fusion menu. The outdoor seating & inviting indoor bar lend themselves to boozy evenings,& Red Door has nice beer & wine lists. Read more.

13. The Map Room

8.8
1949 N Hoyne Ave (at W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Bar · Bucktown · 108 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: Maps, maps everywhere! We love the long bar and free water at the exit!

14. Goose Island Brewpub

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

UntappdUntappd: 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!

Local Option is one of The Chicago Beer List.

15. Local Option

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

UntappdUntappd: Looking for a beer adventure? Local Option has you covered with Rare Beers that you can't get anywhere else.

16. Revolution Brewing

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

UntappdUntappd: One of the best beer and food bars in the city - amazing selection of craft brewed beers and amazing pizza.

Twisted Spoke is one of The Chicago Beer List.

17. Twisted Spoke

8.3
501 N Ogden Ave (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · West Town · 140 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: Great burgers and beer? That's always a winning combination!

The Publican is one of The Chicago Beer List.

18. The Publican

8.9
837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 358 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: Amazing beer selection, and even better brunch!

Haymarket Pub & Brewery is one of The Chicago Beer List.

19. Haymarket Pub & Brewery

8.0
737 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Fulton Market · 174 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: Amazing little brewery with a great food. Lots and lots of taps. Too many favorites for us to pick a recommendation!

Public House is one of The Chicago Beer List.

20. Public House

400 North State Street (at Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Near North Side · 167 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: Tons of great drafts and a wide open space. Two bars at the front and back of the house. On a Friday and Saturday - lines can be out the door and onto the street.

Hopleaf Bar is one of The Chicago Beer List.

21. Hopleaf Bar

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

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Always a bit more crowded than I'd wish, but with reason. Incredible beer selection and tasty food like mussels w/frites. Never had a bad beer there, out of dozens I've tried.

Fountainhead is one of The Chicago Beer List.

22. Fountainhead

1970 W Montrose Ave (at N Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · Ravenswood · 100 tips and reviews
Skylark is one of The Chicago Beer List.

23. Skylark

8.6
2149 S Halsted St (at Cermak Rd), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · East Pilsen · 63 tips and reviews

GozamosGozamos: Everyone talks about the tater tots here. F*ck that. The mac n cheese is where it's at.

Piece Brewery and Pizzeria is one of The Chicago Beer List.

24. 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