Chicago

The beer temple is a must for bottle shop. Chris Quinn runs it and he is very knowledgeable and friendly. Other bottle shops you should check out are west Lakeview and Binny's south loop.

Bars:
Map room
Long room
Hop leaf

Breweries/brewpubs:
Half acre
Revolution
Haymarket-personal favorite
Goose island Wrigleyvill/clyborn

 

Its not mentioned very often, but I rather like Rock Bottom's rooftop deck downtown. And then the Red Line is literally right outside Rock Bottom's front door, which can take you up to North Av, from where it is only a 3-4 block walk to Goose Island Clybourn. I haven't heard what the latest is about Goose's lease at that location, so if you have not been there in the past you may want to check it out before they (possibly?) close.

 

Other stuff not mentioned...

Bars:
Local Option (often regarded as the best), Piece, Bangers & Lace, SmallBar, Fountainhead, Sheffields, Paddy Longs

Liquor Stores:
Puerto Rico Food and Liquors, Binny's Lincoln Park (the biggest)

Already mentioned above was the Map Room, which is my favorite spot. It's cash only and you can bring food in to eat. I suggest ordering My Pie as it's a couple blocks from there and is one of Chicago's best deep dish spots.

 

I'm headed to Chicago next month as well. Glad I found this thread. I'll try to check out these bottle shops. Any suggestions are appreciated. I want to get some brews that I can't find at home in Atlanta. I'm driving, so I'll have room to bring back a few new brews. Thanks!

 

Look through the last few pages, you will find about 100 threads asking the exact same thing.

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