Revolution Brewing is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Chicago.

1. Revolution Brewing

8.8
2323 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn N California & W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Logan Square · 391 tips and reviews

Charlie F.Charlie Ferreira: Any of the IPAs are worth it. Burgers are huge and tasty!

M@ A.M@ Ayo: The Tempeh Reuben rivals Chicago Diner's version. Pair it with the blue cheese potato salad and the double fist IPA and you're good to go!

@KayeNW@KayeNW: If you like super hoppy brews, try the Backyard IPA... Yum!

Haymarket Pub & Brewery is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Chicago.

2. Haymarket Pub & Brewery

8.0
737 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Fulton Market · 174 tips and reviews

John D.John Dunlevy: Try the Mathias Jr. double IPA!

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Try the Mathias Imperial IPA from our 100 Best list!

Liz J.Liz Jensen: The sweet potato tots with an IPA are perfection.

DryHop Brewers is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Chicago.

3. DryHop Brewers

8.7
3155 N Broadway St (btwn W Briar Pl & W Belmont Ave), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Lake View East · 105 tips and reviews

Lori S.Lori Schwartz: I'm normally a hop head but I tried the Shark Meets Hipster wheat IPA and loved it! Stuffed burger is also amazing as well as the gourmet fries

Savannah T.Savannah Thomas: I agree with everybody on the "shark meets hipster" wheat IPA. It is very unique to any wheat beer I have ever had due to the heavy floral/fruit filled notes. Yummy

Kaitlin V.Kaitlin V.: attn IPA lovers: must try the Shark Meets Hipster.

Lagunitas Brewing Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Chicago.

4. Lagunitas Brewing Company

2607 W 17th St, Chicago, IL
Brewery · Douglas Park · 87 tips and reviews

Nick F.Nick Fruendt: Excellent beer selection and one of the top IPAs around!

Elton B.Elton Bronzeli: We came to the tour, but when we sat at the tap room we decide to stay. The staff is very friendly and welcome. The beers and food are amazing.

Johnny N.Johnny Nonstop: Think Willy wonka but beer!!!!

Hopleaf Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Chicago.

5. Hopleaf Bar

9.2
5148 N Clark St (at W Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Bar · Andersonville · 334 tips and reviews

Vincent J.Vincent James: THEE BEST PLACE FOR AN IPA!!!!!!!!!!!! So much beer in and around my mouth.

Vincent J.Vincent James: Best selections of IPAs, ever... There's also Belgium styles for the soft ones (slightly judging you)

Steve S.Steve Silver: Three Floyds Zombie Dust is an excellent pale ale.

Piece Brewery and Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Chicago.

6. Piece Brewery and Pizzeria

9.1
1927 W North Ave (btwn Elk Grove Ave & Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Wicker Park · 349 tips and reviews

Josh R.Josh Rangel: Go to Piece. Get yourself one of the many great pizza options and wash it down with a tasty Dysfunctionale (Pale Ale).

Steve ‘Pudgy’ D.Steve ‘Pudgy’ De Rose: Emulate Nelson Algren by ordering the Pale Ale: Become "The Man with the Golden Arm".

Zach D.Zach Daniel: GIANT PIZZA. Delicious beer. Go for the Camel Toe, it's one of my favorite IPAs of all time.

The Beer Temple is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Chicago.

7. The Beer Temple

9.1
3185 N Elston Ave (btwn N California & Belmont Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Store · Northwest Side · 27 tips and reviews

MikeMike: Hands down the best selection of taps in the city - from NE IPAs, to local favorites, to the rarest Belgians you’ve never heard of.

Christian N.Christian N: This new spot is a craft beer nerd's paradise. Chris the owner is very helpful and knowledgable and does many video reviews of craft beers on his website. If you are in the area you must stop in!

Jake G.Jake Guidry: There are plenty of craft beer stores with good selection. This place takes it next level by dating everything that comes in and having an extremely helpful/knowledgeable/friendly staff.

Revolution Brewing is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Chicago.

8. Revolution Brewing

9.1
3340 N Kedzie Ave (at W Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Northwest Side · 54 tips and reviews

Ryne C.Ryne Crawley: Drink the ipas

PaulPaul: Beer is great! Something for every taste. :-)

BetsyMBetsyM: High-quality toilet paper in the ladies' room. Very impressed.

Village Tap is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Chicago.

9. Village Tap

8.1
2055 W Roscoe St (at N Hoyne Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · Roscoe Village · 48 tips and reviews

Phil B.Phil Byers: Get the $4 Lagunitas IPA on special on Friday nights. Mmmmm...

ChanthanaChanthana: The chicken nachos are so good! I like the fries, too. Lots of big TVs and fun beer garden.

Nikki B.Nikki Borkovich: See Jennee she's the best bartender in the city!!

Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Chicago.

10. Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden

8.8
3258 N Sheffield Ave (at W School St), Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · Lakeview · 108 tips and reviews

Chris H.Chris H: Awesome. Try the IPA and pulled pork

Eric V.Eric Venker: The beer garden is legendary, as is the beer selection. Pros know that the best action can be found at "Beer School" -- the bar-within-the-bar inner sanctum offering its own epic tap list.

Mike F.Mike Fergus: It's called Sheffield's because the bar is on Sheffield. Also, they have a large sign that says Chicago. That's because the bar is in Chicago. On Sheffield.

Kaiser Tiger is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Chicago.

11. Kaiser Tiger

8.0
1415 W Randolph St (Ogden), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · West Town · 55 tips and reviews

Luiz E.Luiz Eduardo: Bacon grenades and one of the good IPAs from their great beer selection will do it. Really hungry? Get the Bacon Bomb sandwich.

Tom O.Tom O'Connor: Best when you can enjoy the large patio outdoor. Great sausage, best chorizo.

Lauren N.Lauren Nelson: Sit at the bar upstairs for a sweet view of the skyline.

Clark Street Ale House is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Chicago.

12. Clark Street Ale House

8.1
742 N Clark St (btwn W Superior St & W Chicago Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · River North · 56 tips and reviews

Matt W.Matt Wastradowski: Hopslam IPA on tap. Absolutely perfect.

John M.John Morrison: Make sure to talk to your bartenders here, they are amazingly friendly and know a ton about beer. Ask them to pick something for you. Prepare to be educated.

Brad C.Brad Chmielewski: If you're looking for a Bud Light just leave

Go Tavern & Liquors is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Chicago.

13. Go Tavern & Liquors

8.9
3219 W Armitage Ave (Kedzie Ave), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Logan Square · 18 tips and reviews

Nonameh N.Nonameh Nothanka: Low price on great IPA craft beer

Chris O.Chris O'Brien: Great craft beer selection with a cute patio tucked away toward the back of the building. This place is a hidden gem!

Christopher F.Christopher Ferman: This place has an amazing number of whiskeys to drink from. It has to be the best place to drink whiskey in Chicago.

Skylark is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Chicago.

14. Skylark

8.4
2149 S Halsted St (at Cermak Rd), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · East Pilsen · 63 tips and reviews

Brian C.Brian Chorba: Beer, IPA, Stout, burger, tots

Pinch R.Pinch R: Best tater tots in the area!

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: "When you have a TV," bartender Nick Rahn explains, "it creates an ambience where everyone's staring in a corner." This tavern has enough distractions with a draft list, tater tots, and a photo booth. Read more.

Weather Mark Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Chicago.

15. Weather Mark Tavern

8.1
1503 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Bar · South Loop · 66 tips and reviews

Sarah J.Sarah Jackson: Special for January: pint of green line pale ale $4!

💕Linds💕💕Linds💕: $4 founders all day IPA.

Amanda N.Amanda Neely: Best turkey burgers in the south loop! Also for non-meat eaters they have an avocado wrap. Lots of no meat option incl tater tots.