Armed with an arsenal of low-ABV crushable beer, Baderbrau is where beer lovers near McCormick Place need to flock to during their boring conferences. South Side Pride, which comes in White Sox-inspired cans, is an example of the smooth lagers this brewery produces. They also have inventive food, including a Buffalo mac and cheese waffle that might be the ultimate bar food.

The world's only Michelin-starred brewpub resides in Ravenswood. The sessional brews are crisp and feature cheffy ingredients. The beautiful Victorian-influenced space sports a lovely bar to cozy up and grab a snack and a pint. It's one of the most-unique venues in Chicago and will wow any beer fan.

The draft list balances domestic options — such as Marz and Evil Twin — with imported brews displayed on an ever-changing chalkboard menu. On the sausage side of things, pair any craft beer with a garlic duck sausage “BLT” or venison sausage with blueberry jam and bacon.

There aren't too many spots of craft beer around River North, and the owner of Centennial wanted to fill the void. There's a Midwest focus on the tap list and food from a former chef at Hopleaf. Spend sometime at the main bar or grab a full meal inside the two-level space.

Crown Liquors has become one of Logan Square's premiere beer destinations. Stop in for a pint of Pipeworks Imperial End of Days at the bar and then grab a one of 500 bottles available to-go.

This Lakeview beer oasis specializes in IPAs and Pale Ales brewed on-site. Try one of its signature brews, a light bodied American Wheat Ale featuring Galaxy hops, called Shark Meets Hipster with the brewpub's equally famous burger. If near the Southport Corridor, try their sister venue, Corridor Brewery & Provisions.

North Center's Fountainhead keeps on rolling, as the gastropub is haven for good food, craft beer, and whisky. It's a charming spot — preferred seating are the stools by the back wall, behind the bar. That way the bartender can give customers personalized recs without as much commotion.

It only took 20 years after Goose Island opened its Fulton and Wood facility to open this gem of a tasting room. And, if you're lucky, you'll find some Bourbon County varietals on tap. If you're less lucky, its Four Star pilsner and Goose IPA are always availible.

While Randolph Street keeps getting trendier, this longstanding brewpub remains true to its ethos of serving creative beers in a laid-back setting. Here, two bars serve up Banana Hammock Hefeweizen, I'm Not Lonely Belgian Single, and Colsch Kream Ale as well as some of the best sweet potato tots in the city.

Despite a recent cold call from the "Bar Rescue" crew, there's little that needs fixing up at this Andersonville gem. An extensive beer and cider list pairs well with its brew-friendly food.Try the Temperance Restless Years with the house specialty mussels.

With over 100 beers on draft, even the pickiest beer snob can find something to sip on at this Mag Mile hotspot. Popular with the after-work crowd, the spacious bar is divided between a restaurant, bar, and patio complete with multiple fire pits. Be forewarned: The bar is slated to closed in 2018, as new ownership has taken over the Tribune Tower.

Giving Bangers & Lace a run for its money in terms of the craft beer and sausage destination of Wicker Park, what sets this beer bar apart is its high tech menu that displays the amount of beer left in its kegs. This means when you see the keg icon turns red next to Off Color’s coffee-infused Hyper Predator, it’s best to order it before it’s gone.

Not many folks remember what the Local Option used to be — a seafood-centric bar for the post college crowd. But they've wiped those memories away, and even brew their own beer made with an extra dose of heavy metal.

Brewmaster Jared Rouben has opened a modern taproom at his Pilsen brewery with a fireplace and shelves decorated with books Rouben used while studying the culinary arts. Rouben takes a chef's approach to brewing with beers like Steeped Emperor's Lemon Saison and Caramelized Chocolate Churro. This small space is one the most-dazzling tasting rooms in the city.

This North Side brewery comes from Folkart Restaurant Management and Matthias Merges, the celebrated restaurateur/chef behind A10, Yusho, and Billy Sunday. The food is top notch inside a space where customers can play bags and relax under high ceilings. The cheffy beers use unusual ingredients, and macrobrew drinkers may be skeptical. But after one sip their feelings will be replaced by a sense of refreshment.

The Beverly/Morgan Park area isn't known for watering holes, but Open Outcry took the area by storm when it opened over the summer. Neapolitan pizzas complement the breweries fresh beer inside a modern space that's family friendly.

One of Chicago's largest craft breweries serve up its good stuff in a cozy Logan Square brewpub. Grab a seat at the large, wood bar for fresh Fist City alongside a brew-friendly food menu. If you would rather get closer to the action, its Avondale brewery also features a large tasting room and hosts tours.

芝加哥的第一pour-your-own啤酒啤酒了early 2017 in Wicker Park. Tapster allows customers to use plastic cards which log how much they drink, to select exactly how much beer they want. Mix and match; adventurous mixologists may even pour coffee into their beer to spike their offerings. It's about customer choice at Tapster.

200 beers span the draft and bottle menu, with one always earning the title and a deep discount as the beer of the month. Since 1992, the travelers’ tavern has offered its wide assortment of brews in a comfortably worn setting — back-issues of National Geographic fill shelves and vintage beer posters grace the walls. It is good to know that they open at 6:30 a.m. for coffee with craft beer flowing by 11 a.m.

A rare Black-owned brewery, Vice District has been part of the South Loop's renaissance. The taproom features 14 brews on tap. House favorites include the "Cluster? Damn Near Killed Her!" That's an imperial IPA weighing in at 8 percent ABV.

像鳳凰,惡棍的上升,但它沒有t the same bird. They're more crafty than dive by tapping rare brews and offering one truly gourmet burger, topped with North Counrty bacon, Hooks four-year aged cheddar, pickles, smoked red onion, and beef fat mayo.