bottle shops in/around Old Town (chicago)???

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  1. daniloknezic

    daniloknezic Initiate (0) Dec 19, 2009 Illinois

    Hi all-

    Moving to Chicago soon, approx imately wells and division in old town. just curious if any one knew any bottle shops that might be a short walk from there?

    (currently spoiled in denver as i have a great shop literally in my apartment building...)

    thanks!
     
    #1 daniloknezic, Jul 17, 2012
  2. stephenieman

    stephenieman Zealot (552) Oct 14, 2011 Illinois

    Galleria Market @ Superior & Wells is closest but the selection isnt stunning and it's pricey.

    Binny's Grand isnt too far away and Binnys Marcey isnt either.
     
    #2 stephenieman, Jul 17, 2012
  3. emerge077

    emerge077 Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,962) Apr 16, 2005 Illinois
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    #3 emerge077, Jul 18, 2012
  4. mjohnson17

    mjohnson17 Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2012 Illinois

    This.
    Beware of Galleria's prices. I think I paid $17 for Dreadnaught last time I was in there.
     
    #4 mjohnson17, Jul 18, 2012
  5. ravot

    ravot Initiate (0) Mar 20, 2012 Illinois

    whole foods lincoln park.
     
    #5 ravot, Jul 18, 2012
  6. daniloknezic

    daniloknezic Initiate (0) Dec 19, 2009 Illinois

    thanks for the info everyone, cant wait to start exploring the chi beer scene.
     
    #6 daniloknezic, Jul 18, 2012
  7. chi16brew

    chi16brew Devotee (335) Feb 1, 2011 Illinois

    These guys hit all of your best options, I live about a block from wells-division and these are my nearby go-to spots. Unfortunately I can't say there are any great beer bars nearby like some other neighborhoods but it's still a nice area.
     
    #7 chi16brew, Jul 19, 2012
  8. stephenieman

    stephenieman Zealot (552) Oct 14, 2011 Illinois

    I keep hearing about the Old Town Pour House which, from the looks of the menu http://www.oldtownpourhouse.com/beer-pages-152.php could be a great joint.
    Rare and limited Allagash kegs? Sign this Mainer up!
     
    #8 stephenieman, Jul 19, 2012
  9. CLCardinal84

    CLCardinal84 Initiate (0) Jan 29, 2012 Illinois

    I was there about 2/3 weeks ago and it really is a great bar to watch sports and they have a huge selection. It's about 3 blocks from my apt and I have no problem sitting there drinking Lil Sumpin' and Daisy Cutter's on tap. Nothing really rare whatsoever, but last time I was there they had Curieux on tap. Not bad to have in the neighborhood.
     
    #9 CLCardinal84, Jul 19, 2012
  10. stephenieman

    stephenieman Zealot (552) Oct 14, 2011 Illinois

    I was referencing this, from their menu:
    "
    ALLAGASH BREWING CO. — PORTLAND, ME
    On Tap: Yakuza 9% On Deck: Bourbon Black 10%
    Allagash Brewery allocates rare, seasonal beers to Old Town Pour House. These beers come in small batches and are limited in supply. Ask your server for details on our current lineup. 6.00/12.00
    "
     
    #10 stephenieman, Jul 19, 2012
  11. chi16brew

    chi16brew Devotee (335) Feb 1, 2011 Illinois

    Have been to the pour house multiple times and they do have a giant selection, I believe it is 90 plus different beers. With that many taps I have always found a couple good beers to drink during a visit. Many of the taps turn over pretty often so the selection is constantly changing. It is true that if rare releases are what you are looking for, there are some better Chicago bars but this is a nice place and it is close. The crowd here is often more of a clubby, young 20's group with no affinity for craft beer instead of a great beer bar with patrons focused on the brews. All in all a decent place for some beers and sports if you go at the right time.
     
    #11 chi16brew, Jul 19, 2012
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