Downtown Chicago - Beer-centric kid-friendly

The immediate area is a bet of a desert for kid-friendly and good beer. You could head up to Grand & State and go to Rock Bottom or you could head west on Randolph across the river & go to Haymarket (although I'd call first to inquire about children).

 

Goose Island clyborn is on the family friendly side for a brew pub.

 

But could hardly be considered the "immediate area" of Museum Campus or Millennium Park.

Miller's Pub is probably the OP's best choice -- yelp indicates that children are allowed, but I'd call first to confirm.

 

Hi there,

I have been to all of the places discussed so far (and I have a child)...they are all decent options. Rock Bottom and Goose Island are probably the most family friendly of the bunch, and Haymarket is pretty close behind. Miller's Pub, while a Chicago institution, is darker than the others and probably a bit less inviting for kids.

Enjoy our city!

Matt

 

The Gage

 

Rudy's Burger Bar is pretty decent for beer too and should be fine with 10yr olds. Miller's is totally old school but decent tap options. Gage is upscale with good options as well and the prices to go with it.

 

Take the mile walk west to Haymarket. Been there with my 5yo countless times(before 7pm) and always welcomed.

 

Hackneys Printers Row - http://www.beermenus.com/places/1147-hackney-s-printers-row

 

Based on your location I'd say Jake Melnick's would be your closest / best option.

Solid tap list, good to better food, and a kid friendly atmosphere (as long as your not there late at night like most places).

http://www.jakemelnicks.com/

If you are willing to go a little farther then Haymarket is the obvious answer. Solid hoppy / Belgian style offerings and good food as well. Same thoughts about going earlier rather than later.

Cheers!

 

Local Option...every needs a Gwar baby.

 

Haven't been but Howells and Hood has many taps, if you don't want to travel. Otherwise, I second everyone else's suggestions

 

I'd vote for Hackney's in Printers Row or walk 1 mile west to Haymarket.

Food sucks at Millers. Seriously sucks.

 

Sweetwater is a few blocks up on Michigan and Water, they've got a huge tap list and serve menial enough food that it'll satisfy any palate, young or old. I highly recommend stopping in, definitely kid friendly and right around the Museum Campus.

 

children are fine at both places.

 

unlike a lot of non-kid friendly bar states (i'm looking at you indiana), you can bring your kids into almost any bar downtown. Though not a brewery, Monk's pub always has a good draft list, decent food and stuff the kids will eat.

http://www.beermenus.com/places/1808-monk-s-pub
(looks like a bit a beligian tap take-over)

that being said, Haymarket would probably be my first choice given your situation. also, if you are close to a blue line stop, piece and revolution are a short ride away (maybe 20 minutes) from the loop. both definitely worth the trip.

 

I used to live in the Museum Campus area and have kids. Hackney's and Kroll's are both good choices.