5 Best Breweries in Chicago (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Chicago's breweries range from a self-pour beer hall with four production breweries under one roof to a Fulton Street taproom that still runs a proper tour. The breweries in Chicago covered here have logged 5,443 Google reviews between them, and ratings run from 4.4 to 4.8, so the difference between a good taproom and a great one comes down to specifics like tours, food, and crowd.

Short answer: The most-reviewed brewery in Chicago is District Brew Yards (4.6 stars across 1,573 Google reviews), while Goose Island Taproom holds the highest rating on the list at 4.8 across 1,200 reviews. One reviewer called out a pint for $6, and pricing runs higher for flights or specialty pours, with several of these spots also running guided brewery tours if you want the full behind-the-scenes visit.

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Chicago's Top Breweries, Side by Side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Goose Island Taproom	4.8 ★	1,200	Brewery tours	View ›
2	District Brew Yards	4.6 ★	1,573	Self-pour, group hangouts	View ›
3	Maplewood Brewery & Distillery	4.7 ★	774	Beer and spirits, Logan Square	View ›
4	Marz Community Brewing Company	4.7 ★	759	Food-forward brewery, McKinley Park	View ›
5	Haymarket Pub & Brewery	4.4 ★	1,137	Sports-bar atmosphere, West Loop	View ›

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Goose Island Taproom

4.81,200 Google reviews

Goose Island Taproom is the Fulton Street home of the well-known Chicago brewery, running a full production brewery and taproom with weekly food and drink specials and a guided tour that includes multiple beer tastings. The taproom does not take reservations and keeps a rotating weekly schedule of themed pour nights.

What people praise

Tour guides repeatedly praised by name for knowledge and humor
Tour includes several beer tastings and a commemorative glass
Highest rating on this list at 4.8
Weekly specials like discounted pours on specific nights

Worth knowing

Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
No reservations taken, so it can mean a wait during busy hours

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume1,200 · 93th

Confidencevery high

Recency8 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown86% 5-star

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Our take: The highest-rated brewery on this list and the pick if a proper guided tour matters to your visit. Plan around the closed days and walk-in-only policy.

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1800 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612

#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk

District Brew Yards

4.61,573 Google reviews

District Brew Yards is a West Loop beer hall built around a self-pour system, housing four separate production breweries plus a barbecue counter and party games under one roof. The format lets visitors pour their own small samples from a wide rotating tap list rather than ordering from a bartender, and it carries the most reviews of any brewery on this list.

What people praise

Self-pour system makes it easy to sample many beers in small amounts
Popular for larger groups, with reviewers mentioning parties of a dozen or more
Casual, cafeteria-style setting with games and an outdoor patio
Convenient location near the United Center for pre-game stops

Worth knowing

Pricing runs higher than a typical single-brewery taproom
Food described as solid but secondary to the drinking experience

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume1,573 · 98th

Confidencevery high

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown73% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed brewery here and the strongest pick for a group outing where variety matters more than depth at any one brewery.

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417 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Maplewood Brewery & Distillery

4.7774 Google reviews

Maplewood Brewery & Distillery is a Logan Square brewery and distillery that has produced beer and spirits under one roof since 2014, with a food menu drawing on Eastern European and Slavic dishes alongside pub staples. The taproom runs a barcode-ordering system that brings drinks directly to the table.

What people praise

Signature beers like Son of Juice and the Lounge Lager praised repeatedly
Slavic-influenced food menu, including chicken Kyiv, called out as a standout
Efficient barcode-ordering system speeds up service
On-site distillery adds spirits options beyond beer

Worth knowing

One reviewer reported a product-quality issue with a canned beer that went unresolved, though the brewery notes such claims are a known scam pattern targeting breweries

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume774 · 73th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 months ago

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Rating breakdown84% 5-star

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Our take: A strong pick if you want beer, spirits, and a genuinely different food menu in one stop. The ordering system is one of the smoother setups on this list.

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2717 N Maplewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Marz Community Brewing Company

4.7759 Google reviews

Marz Community Brewing Company operates a taproom in McKinley Park known as much for its food menu, burgers, tacos, and Chicago-style shrimp, as for its beer lineup. The brewery hosts a full weekly events calendar, including trivia, bingo, and game nights, and it draws visitors from well outside Chicago.

What people praise

Staff repeatedly singled out as some of the friendliest of any brewery visited
Burgers and tacos praised as genuinely good, not just bar food
Full weekly events calendar keeps the space active on weeknights
Beer flights let visitors sample a wide range before committing

Worth knowing

Some menu items described as greasy, which pairs with beer but may not suit every visitor
Weekend waits can run up to 30 minutes for food

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume759 · 68th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 months ago

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Rating breakdown83% 5-star

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Our take: The food-forward pick on this list. Reviewers who travel specifically for breweries put this among the better-run taprooms they've visited nationally.

Website +1773-579-1935 Directions

3630 S Iron St, Chicago, IL 60609

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Haymarket Pub & Brewery

4.41,137 Google reviews

Haymarket Pub & Brewery is a West Loop brewpub and sports bar with a second location in Bridgman, Michigan, serving an extensive tap list alongside pub food like sandwiches, burgers, and tavern-style pizzas. The space is set up for groups and game days, with a large bar and open seating layout.

What people praise

Wide beer flight selection praised as the right way to sample the lineup
Staff and servers named repeatedly for attentive, friendly service
Good fit for sports viewing with a spacious, open layout
Long operating history, with some customers marking over a decade of visits

Worth knowing

Slightly lower rating than others on this list
Reviewers note it leans more toward a sports bar than a dedicated craft-beer destination

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume1,137 · 83th

Confidencehigh

Recency5 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown59% 5-star

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Our take: A solid choice if you want a brewery that also functions as a proper sports bar for a group. The beer holds up, even if the focus is split with the game on.

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737 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the brewery’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Chicago breweries. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from over a thousand reviewers carries more weight than a similar score from a smaller base. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a brewery visit cost in Chicago? (2026)

Pricing depends on format: a self-pour hall charges by the ounce, while a traditional taproom sells pints and flights. Based on pricing mentioned in reviews at the breweries above, expect a fairly consistent range.

Job	Typical price
Pint or single pour	from $6, per reviewer reports

Ranges compiled July 2026 from pricing mentioned in verified Google reviews at the breweries on this page.

Serving all of Chicago

The breweries above cover Chicago neighborhoods including Fulton Market, West Loop, Logan Square, and McKinley Park. Searching for a brewery near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and address so you can find the closest taproom fast.

What to ask before you go

Do you take reservations, or is seating first-come, first-served?
Are tours available, and do they need to be booked in advance?
Is food served on-site, or is outside food allowed?
Is the venue dog-friendly if you want to bring a pet along?
What’s the wait like during peak weekend hours?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these breweries?

We started from every brewery in Chicago with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (July 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which of these breweries offer a guided tour?

Goose Island Taproom runs a well-reviewed guided tour that includes several beer tastings. Check directly with other breweries on this list for their current tour availability.

Which brewery is best for a large group?

District Brew Yards is frequently mentioned for group visits of a dozen or more, thanks to its self-pour format and open seating, while Haymarket Pub & Brewery’s large bar also suits bigger parties.

The bottom line

Goose Island is the safe default for its tour and the highest rating on the list, while District Brew Yards is the pick for a group night out built around variety. Whichever you choose, check the taproom’s hours first since several run limited weekday schedules.

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