Piece Brewery and Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Beers in Chicago.

1. Piece Brewery and Pizzeria

9.3
1927 W North Ave (btwn Elk Grove Ave & Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Wicker Park · 350 tips and reviews

Steve P.Steve Peternell: I haven't tried the pizza (yet) but with their house brews as well as live band karaoke, Piece is a great place to spend a night out

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Two things keep this place from going the route of sports-bar-beer-bong culture: excellent house brews and expertly executed pizzas. Read more.

Brian K.Brian Klender: The best anti-Chicago style pizza in Chicago. Great thin crust, great house brews and great crowd! Love Piece!!

Haymarket Pub & Brewery is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Beers in Chicago.

2. Haymarket Pub & Brewery

7.8
737 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Fulton Market · 174 tips and reviews

Joe P.Joe Preiser: Other than the house beers, the Smokin' Hot Legs and Riot (either pizza or sandwich) are must try items.

Tim S.Tim Scoutelas: Local Brewery with flavorful beers. Be sure to chat up the help about the daily specials.

Andrew D.Andrew Dreischarf: Amazing in house brewed craft beer. Food is quite tasty too. If you like strong beer that doesn't taste like a shot of pure alcohol, when in season, the Mathias Imperial American IPA is fantastic!

First Draft is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Beers in Chicago.

3. First Draft

8.0
649 S Clark St, Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Printer's Row · 22 tips and reviews

Andrew S.Andrew Stiles: Good for sports if you can get a table. The goose island Ogden is a good local craft beer. Pizza was a pleasant surprise.

Sean M.Sean Maccarone-Reed: Great local beer selection!

Karen K.Karen Kraus: These guys and gals want everyone to have a first rate experience. I will be back.

Clark Street Ale House is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Beers in Chicago.

4. Clark Street Ale House

8.2
742 N Clark St (btwn W Superior St & W Chicago Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · River North · 55 tips and reviews

Jason G.Jason Gilmore: SIT outside on the back patio. DRINK local craft brew. Read more.

Callie S.Callie Stephens: Try a local beer - the bartenders will suggest ones to try!

Steve C.Steve C.: Great rotating beer selection. There is always something yummy on tap.

Local Option is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Beers in Chicago.

5. Local Option

8.4
1102 W Webster Ave (at N Seminary Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · North Side · 69 tips and reviews

Susie J.Susie Jendro: Try a few of their house brews- you won't be disappointed.

C R.C Rey: Literally the BEST local beers on tap anywhere. Unpretentious, unapologetic, and real. This beer bar delivers what beer lovers want with a side of metal and love. Get some wings. Crispy and delicious.

Nastasia T.Nastasia Tebeck: the steak tacos are on point. soooo good! They look like burritos but hey! more delicious food to be had.

American Airlines Flagship Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Beers in Chicago.

6. American Airlines Flagship Lounge

9.0
Terminal 3, btwn Gates H5 & K5 (ORD Airport), Chicago, IL
Airport Lounge · 12 tips and reviews

Cynthia D.Cynthia Drescher: Try the salmon! And the carving station! And the local beers (Goose Island & Revolution, Sept 2017), and the Bollinger! Huge step up for AA lounges.

Amir N.Amir Niaz: Excellent food and beverage options...draft sake seriously. Super clean and great staff.

Thierry L.Thierry Levenq: Nice lounge. Much better than what they used to be

Centennial Crafted Beer & Eatery is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Beers in Chicago.

7. Centennial Crafted Beer & Eatery

9.1
733 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL
Beer Bar · River North · 15 tips and reviews

Keith S.Keith Smiley: Wide variety of great local beer.

Naywri W.Naywri Wright: I started off with their fries which came with roasted garlic aoili and that was very good.

Eric M.Eric Morin: Excellent craft beer selection

Red Star Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Beers in Chicago.

8. Red Star Bar

8.2
3201 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Lakeview · 2 tips and reviews

Christopher B.Christopher Bevel: Awesome Whole Foods bar upstairs! Go during the tap takeovers for your fav brewery. Great prices for local craft beers and food!

Shannon J.Shannon Jeropke: They have INSANE deals on whiskey such as a $10 shot of Johnnie Walker Blue Label!

Estereo is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Beers in Chicago.

9. Estereo

9.0
2450 N Milwaukee Ave (Sacramento), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 23 tips and reviews

Geoff B.Geoff Balasi: Unique cocktails and local craft beers in a retro caribbean hipster vibe.

Stellaa D.Stellaa Duhart: Nice vibes and deco. Very good mixed drinks. Yule and Mezcal were pretty good.

Davide C.Davide Corradi: When there is a mirrorball in the toilet you know you are in the place to be. AWESOMENESS at its best!

Cruz Blanca Brewery & Taquería is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Beers in Chicago.

10. Cruz Blanca Brewery & Taquería

8.9
904 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Brewery · Fulton Market · 25 tips and reviews

Sandeep P.Sandeep Paruchuri: Great for their in house beer and chips

JordanJordan: The brewery has a number of offerings (IPL, chocolate porter and a smoked wheat beer) which are extraordinarily well made.

C R.C Rey: Rick Bayless has a gem in this West Loop craft brewery and Oaxacan-themed taqueria. Check out the 2nd level for more space and calmer vibes. No reservations and beers/food are available to-go.

DMen Tap is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Beers in Chicago.

11. DMen Tap

8.5
2849A W Belmont Ave (Francisco), Chicago, IL
German Restaurant · Northwest Side · 6 tips and reviews

Pam P.Pam P.: The curry fries are always delicious. Love the Doner kebab, chicken and loads of veggies. Local craft beer on draft, regional beers in bottles and cans.

Phil W.Phil Watson: Get some mead (all of which are perennially stellar) and a currywurst, and enjoy this unique spot in Avondale. The board games and dnd-related things are a huge plus as well.

Shannon J.Shannon Jeropke: They have games in the back.

Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Beers in Chicago.

12. Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery

9.2
1746 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
Brewery · East Ukrainian Village · 30 tips and reviews

Christopher B.Christopher Bevel: Great rotating selection of locally brewed beer using botanicals. And the food is really great also. Get the spicy popcorn and sweet potato bar snacks, and dark hot chocolate with salted mallow-yum!

Jacob N.Jacob Nall: The beer is unique, but still so good. Chili popcorn is small portion but great for snacking. The "Lonely Wolf" is one of the best cocktails I've ever had.

ben m.ben m: Beers, burger and schnitzel were all delicious. Get them with root chips and grab a beer flight. If you want something light, the fried giardiniera is great. Toro & Night Moth are great beers. 

The Barrel is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Beers in Chicago.

13. The Barrel

8.1
2015 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL
Whisky Bar · Heart of Chicago · 9 tips and reviews

Tim B.Tim Burke: Good people, top notch local beer selection. Highly recommended!

Paul J.Paul Jenkins: Patrick and George wanted me to leave a tip, but they got the whole thing.

Cinthia M.Cinthia Miranda: Great newly remodeled bar, right under the pink line. Awesome bartenders at this favorite dive bar!

Raised Rooftop at Renaissance Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Beers in Chicago.

14. Raised Rooftop at Renaissance Hotel

8.6
1 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL
Roof Deck · The Loop · 22 tips and reviews

Allison K.Allison Kaminski: Get a seat overlooking the river. Great cocktails and local beer! Get a few apps, especially the oysters. Fun and lively atmosphere!

Amanda W.Amanda Whitney: Mimosa package= amazing. Dishes are smaller portions (at least for brunch), but incredible. I recommend sharing multiple dishes!

Ryan P.Ryan Pavey: Really good old fashioned

Uncommon Ground is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Beers in Chicago.

15. Uncommon Ground

7.6
3800 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lakeview · 128 tips and reviews

CourtneyCourtney: Great local beer selection! Sweet potato fries with the goat cheese fondue is delicious!

Amy F.Amy F: Great choice of local beers.

Dustin H.Dustin Haley: Monday’s they have $4 drafts of the house beers! Service is so so, but the beer was good!