The Noble Grape is one of The 15 Best Places for Cask Ales in Chicago.

1. The Noble Grape

8.4
802 N Bishop St (at W Chicago Ave), Chicago, IL
Wine Store · Noble Square · 20 tips and reviews

Wild ScotsmanWild Scotsman: Get a bottle of Wild Scotsman Scotch Malt Whisky or John McDougall's Single Cask Bladnoch Scotch Whisky here

Milan P.Milan Patel: Great wines under $15 and super heady dank beers!

Nisha M.Nisha Malavia: free wine tastings on Wednesdays and Fridays from 6-8pm!!

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

2. Revolution Brewing

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

Ted L.Ted Ladue: Workingman Mild - on Cask! Damn good.

Courtney B.Courtney Bennett: Ask the barkeep if there are any brews that are a cask ale instead just on draft. Creamier, natural carbonation!

Sam W.Sam Wing: If it's a lots cooler out, ask what's on cask. It's the best way to enjoy their killer beers the "real" way.

The Map Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Cask Ales in Chicago.

3. The Map Room

8.6
1949 N Hoyne Ave (at W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Bar · Bucktown · 108 tips and reviews

Original PenguinOriginal Penguin: Choose from more than 200 of the world’s best brews, including daily cask- conditioned ale. Translation: unfiltered and unpasteurized, the way the Celts drank it.

MaureenMaureen: Johnny is my favorite bartender working there now. Amazing draft list and service, unique atmosphere and cozy seating. Great date spot or catch the game with friends.

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: I feel at home at the Map Room because it’s “a travelers tavern” and you can taste a world of beers without ever leaving your stool. – Samantha Brown Read more.

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

4. Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden

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

Derek C.Derek Coatney: Go to the beer school bar and ask to try a new beer. Great selection of tap, cask, and bottle

Sabrina S.Sabrina Strajack: Cozy bar that is actually a lot bigger than it looks! It has a few smaller rooms that have their own theme, including a smoker and beer school. Huge beer 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.

Bar on Buena is one of The 15 Best Places for Cask Ales in Chicago.

5. Bar on Buena

8.3
910 W Buena Ave (at N Broadway), Chicago, IL
Bar · Buena Park · 78 tips and reviews

RyanRyan: Veggie burger and turkey burger are both excellent. Great beers on tap and the know how to sling them, plus cask strength Four Roses. Wow. Special points for their fresh, pillowy brioche rolls.

Thrashley N.Thrashley Nowak: This place can do no wrong. Small menu but its better that way. Everything is phenomenal. The grilled cheese with sweet potato fries is the best.

Dean A.Dean Adams: Great Food, great Beer Selection, Chill crowd.

RPM Seafood is one of The 15 Best Places for Cask Ales in Chicago.

6. RPM Seafood

9.1
317 N. Clark, Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Near North Side · 6 tips and reviews

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Banana Cream Napoleon (Warm Caramel, Phyllo, Whipped Cream)

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Strawberries & Crème Brûlée (Strawberry Sorbet)

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Halibut Fish & Chips (Sauce Gribiche, Cornichon)

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

7. Clark Street Ale House

8.2
742 N Clark St (btwn W Superior St & W Chicago Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · River North · 56 tips and reviews

Pedigree BrandPedigree Brand: Dogs are welcome in the bar and outside in the beer garden. There are many ales to choose from and free pretzel sticks at the bar.

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

Topher B.Topher Burns: Cameron behind the bar is like some sort of booze prophet - tip him well and your year will be soaked in hooch.

Aba is one of The 15 Best Places for Cask Ales in Chicago.

8. Aba

9.4
302 N Green St (Fulton St), Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Fulton Market · 21 tips and reviews

RamsenRamsen: The Aloe it’s Me drink is probably best on the menu. Spicy and sweet. Shawarma and the hummus are awesome too (shawarma is basically a sliced steak and not actually shawarma but still fantastic).

Miro V.Miro Vejchoda: Great food and atmosphere

BiancaBianca: The perfect place for an afternoon bite. All the dishes are fresh and tasty-spreads served with warm pita, slices of beef, grilled brussels sprouts. The octopus was disappointing (too mushy)

Coda Di Volpe is one of The 15 Best Places for Cask Ales in Chicago.

9. Coda Di Volpe

8.9
3335 N Southport Ave (at Henderson St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Lakeview · 17 tips and reviews

Heather W.Heather Williams: Everything was remarkable! The bruschetta di burrata was to die for. Try a 1/2 portion of pasta if you're also interested in trying a pizza. Mortadella e pistachio was a great pizza choice!

Drew D.Drew Davis: Probably the best Neapolitan style pizza in Chicago.

Rick B.Rick Bendix: Delicious pizzas

Gibsons Italia is one of The 15 Best Places for Cask Ales in Chicago.

10. Gibsons Italia

9.1
233 N Canal St (Fulton), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Fulton River District · 24 tips and reviews

Khawla O.Khawla O.: The food The service The atmosphere The view everything is just wow 🤩 the sliders is a must 🍔 + their famous dessert 👍🏼👍🏼

Alex F.Alex Flis: Ambiance is amazing, great view

Corbin B.Corbin Blankenstein: Amazing service

The Franklin Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Cask Ales in Chicago.

11. The Franklin Room

9.1
675 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · River North · 26 tips and reviews

KatieKatie: My go-to spot for anyone - fantastic menu, always excellent service and the music is always on-point. Perfect for dates, family dinners, visitors, or just grabbing $1 Oysters at Happy Hour.

Eric M.Eric Munn: The shrimp pot pie is outstanding. Great whiskey list as well.

Andy S.Andy Swindler: $1 oysters from 5-6:30pm. Get some.

RAMEN-SAN is one of The 15 Best Places for Cask Ales in Chicago.

12. RAMEN-SAN

8.2
165 E Huron St (Saint Clair Street), Chicago, IL
Ramen Restaurant · Streeterville · 6 tips and reviews

Foram D.Foram Dalal: Can’t wait to go back! I’m a vegetarian who eats egg.. ramen tasted delicious...salt was perfect, went for express lunch and got one of the most delicious side of fried rice and salad with it.

Gabrielle B.Gabrielle Berger: The lunch special is perfect. You get a protein and rice bowl, some salad and a small bowl of delicious ramen. A little bit of all the yummy things!

Martial B.Martial Bénard: Good tonkotsu ramen (add sesame chilli for an extra bite).The sumo ramen is also a pleasant option for the hungry ones.

In Fine Spirits is one of The 15 Best Places for Cask Ales in Chicago.

13. In Fine Spirits

8.3
5418 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Miscellaneous Store · Andersonville · 3 tips and reviews

Micky M.Micky Mariano: They had a free wine tasting from 3-6 on Saturday. What a gem. Tried 4 great wines and the sommelier was incredibly knowledgeable. Will definitely be back for some more wine

Chris S.Chris Steele: IFS hosts tastings on most Saturdays. Their well curated selection strikes a great balance between novelties you'll enjoy trying and affordable treats that will tie together your next meal.

It's A Major PlusIt's A Major Plus: Great selection of wines, beers and spirits plus a fun, friendly & knowledgeable team.

Sushi-san is one of The 15 Best Places for Cask Ales in Chicago.

14. Sushi-san

9.1
59 W Grand Ave (Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Near North Side · 28 tips and reviews

Wayne A.Wayne Anderman: Phenomenal sushi, sashimi, maki rolls. Tuna cheek, hamachi, unagi and toro - butter soft. Signature soy, shiitake mushroom marinated, sauce is over the top. Dark chocolate truffle for dessert.

ISC C.ISC Chicago: 10-course omakase: doesn’t look like much, but it was very tasty and very worth it

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Japanese Breakfast (Fluffy, wobbly, panda-monium pancakes with matcha butter and Okinawan black sugar syrup)

Upstairs at The Gwen is one of The 15 Best Places for Cask Ales in Chicago.

15. Upstairs at The Gwen

7.9
521 N Rush St, Chicago, IL
Hotel Bar · 2 tips and reviews

Gabby A.Gabby Akers: Very kind staff and great water pressure!

Jolene B.Jolene Balsimo: So expensive it's almost a joke.