Northman Beer & Cider Garden is one of The 15 Best Beer Gardens in Chicago.

1. Northman Beer & Cider Garden

9.3
233 E Riverwalk (Columbus), Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · The Loop · 5 tips and reviews

Petr J.Petr J.: Beer with a view! Lot of outdoor seating and diverse list of beers.

StephSteph: Stem rose is dope!

Zack S.Zack Sheppard: Very good beer choices in a lovely spot for summer sipping

Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden is one of The 15 Best Beer Gardens in Chicago.

2. Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden

8.9
3258 N Sheffield Ave (at W School St), Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · Lakeview · 108 tips and reviews

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.

Men's Health MagMen's Health Mag: For those 30 days when winter is gone, this place is as close to heaven as you’ll get—pint glasses of basic brew and a good plate of BBQ on a picnic table. It’s the simple pleasures in life.

Village Tap is one of The 15 Best Beer Gardens in Chicago.

3. Village Tap

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

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!!

Mike M.Mike Mierendorf: Fantastic beer menu, great service and awesome beer garden. The bartender Marco is extremely friendly and greets us with a handshake and by name everytime we come!

O'Donovan's is one of The 15 Best Beer Gardens in Chicago.

4. O'Donovan's

8.1
2100 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · North Center · 54 tips and reviews

SarahSarah: I love this place! Great food and drinks and I love the wait staff. It's totally my Cheers. And look what they did for my birthday!

Yoel F.Yoel Frisch: Nice outdoor area

Sarah H.Sarah Harper: Wednesday: $2Bourbon(bartender's call)$2 Domestic Bottles$2 Tacos(Chef's call)

Reggie's Trainwreck Rooftop Deck is one of The 15 Best Beer Gardens in Chicago.

5. Reggie's Trainwreck Rooftop Deck

8.0
2107 S State St, Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · South Loop · 24 tips and reviews

Tiffany N.Tiffany Nicole: I like! This is different and nice for a date night!

Jason M.Jason Magicks: Too hot? Use the pull chain shower!

Matthew Powell Y.Matthew Powell Young: Coolest and most laid back rooftop bar in the city #SouthSide

Gene's Rooftop is one of The 15 Best Beer Gardens in Chicago.

6. Gene's Rooftop

8.0
4750 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · Ravenswood · 19 tips and reviews

Scott B.Scott Biggar: Great rooftop bier garden. Pork belly sandwich is amazing

Sam O.Sam O'Rama: The potato pancakes are great! Read more.

Natalie D.Natalie D.: Perfect place to grab a drink and unwind on a beautiful day. Super tangy!

Gaslight Bar is one of The 15 Best Beer Gardens in Chicago.

7. Gaslight Bar

8.2
2450 N Clark St (Clark And Arlington), Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · Park West · 12 tips and reviews

Max C.Max Contreras: Awesome location and nice patio great environment. Food is excellent. Will definitely be back!

CarolCarol: Really really packed on Sunday's. Pretty good drink specials. Really really loud

Zach R.Zach Reed: Awesome patio area with cool trendy decor.

Resi's Bierstube is one of The 15 Best Beer Gardens in Chicago.

8. Resi's Bierstube

7.9
2034 W Irving Park Rd (at N Lincoln Ave.), Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · North Center · 22 tips and reviews

Sean C.Sean Connolly: Talk to the bartender and they will set you up with a great German beer, amazing variety for such a small bar. Thuringer sandwich is only 5 bucks and really tasty

Christine C.Christine Cucchi: Best beer garden in the city, hands down.

Lynn MarieLynn Marie: Great German bier selection, not so good German food. I'd go across the street to Laschetts for badass German food. Ask for Greg, he is an awesome server.

Frontier is one of The 15 Best Beer Gardens in Chicago.

9. Frontier

7.8
1072 N Milwaukee Ave (at W. Thomas St.), Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · Noble Square · 79 tips and reviews

Altagracia M.Altagracia Montilla: White hummus is a great way to start the evening. Duck tacos are a great choice if you're not looking to order a large dish- the juicy, seasoned duck meat will please an appetite.

Melanie V.Melanie V: Don't get the mimosas! Its fake oj and really not impressive.

Tim M.Tim Mulcrone: The shrimp and grits are quite possibly the beat grits you'll ever have anywhere.

Miller Lite Beer Garden is one of The 15 Best Beer Gardens in Chicago.

10. Miller Lite Beer Garden

7.6
700 E Grand Ave (at Streeter Dr), Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · Streeterville · 33 tips and reviews

Kristeena S.Kristeena Sarver: Great place to grab a drink by the water with live music to enjoy

Connor G.Connor Gaughan: Grab a beer from further down the pier near the entrance and save up to $3

ᴡ B.ᴡ Briggs: Enjoy good beer with good friends!

Blue Light Lounge is one of The 15 Best Beer Gardens in Chicago.

11. Blue Light Lounge

7.1
3251 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · Roscoe Village · 16 tips and reviews

Nidia A.Nidia A.: Megan is pretty much the best bartender ever! Look for her on Friday's and Saturday's!

Mike H.Mike Holubiak: Get hammered till 4am. Don't forget to say hi to Juanyy Drama

Nate M.Nate Moreno: If you can kiss Mike H. He'll buy you a shot of Jameson. So I've heard...

Windsor Tavern is one of The 15 Best Beer Gardens in Chicago.

12. Windsor Tavern

7.1
4530 N Milwaukee Ave (at W Windsor Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · Jefferson Park · 7 tips and reviews

Josh R.Josh Rangel: Nice neighborhood pub. All of your favorite Irish ales on tap and a handful of craft beers, as well. Very respectable beer garden and outdoor patio.

K J.K Jaxx: The chicken quesadillas are nom!!!

Nicholas A.Nicholas Arlowe: Try the 1/2 burger! Amazing!

Easy Does It is one of The 15 Best Beer Gardens in Chicago.

13. Easy Does It

9.0
2354 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Wine Bar · Logan Square · No tips or reviews
The Long Room is one of The 15 Best Beer Gardens in Chicago.

14. The Long Room

8.8
1612 W Irving Park Rd (btwn Ashland Ave. & Paulina St.), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · South East Ravenswood · 43 tips and reviews

Matt L.Matt Lawson: I love neighborhood bars this place is great! Impressive beer list and good service.

curtis s.curtis scott: Best bar in Chicago period. Treat your bartenders well here, they are experts and deserving.

Bobby K.Bobby Kennedy: Dark divey vibe inside, great beer garden outside, and lots of awesome beer on tap. Tamale man stops by too or the Diner Grill is 24 hours across the street.

Central Park Bar is one of The 15 Best Beer Gardens in Chicago.

15. Central Park Bar

8.5
2924 N Central Park Ave (Milwaukee Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 3 tips and reviews

Patrick L.Patrick LeMaster: Cozy intimate indoor space with an open, modern outdoor space. Best of both worlds!

Chris O.Chris O'Brien: Great dog-friendly patio with friendly service

Jackie Q.Jackie Quintana: Great vibe! BYOGames night on Wednesdays