See all
352 photos

The Beer Temple

Beer Store, Liquor Store, and Beer Bar

Northwest Side, Chicago

Save

The Beer Temple

9.0^/10

151

ratings

Ranked #6 for craft beer in Chicago
"Chris, the owner, is also top notch."(3 Tips)
"Amazing beer selection and great environment"(5 Tips)
"This new spot is a craft beer nerd's paradise."(6 Tips)
"draft list."(2 Tips)

27 Tips and reviews

Filter:

chris
beer
breweries
casual
noodles
knowledgeable staff
BYO
city
(3 more)

Sort:

Popular
Recent

MikeOctober 6, 2017
Been here 100+ times
Hands down the best place to acquire beer in the city. Everyone who works here is nice, knowledgeable, and unpretentious. The new taproom is phenomenal and has a well-curated, rotating draft list.
Christian NJanuary 12, 2013
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!
ben mApril 20, 2017
Talk to the guys working there, they are happy to help. I'm hoping to get in on one of their Beer of the Month clubs soon.
Mark LocascioSeptember 2, 2017
Been here 10+ times
They currently have Omnipollo Mud Cake on draft, and it's in the top 10 of great things that have happened to me.
Jake GuidryApril 20, 2013
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.
MikeDecember 7, 2017
Been here 100+ times
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.
zfelsOctober 12, 2014
Craft beer perfection. Ask the staff what's new and interesting - they all live and breathe beer and will have tons of suggestions.
PDeeOctober 28, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Beer is terrific. Plenty of selection.
Patrick BischMarch 29, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Talk to Chris. He's very approachable and knowledgable about all the beers. Ask him about new releases coming in, too!
Pat MSeptember 28, 2013
Stop in and BYO delicious craft beers to Urbanbelly to enjoy with your noodles and dumplings.
ZigNovember 15, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Easily one of the best beer stores in Chicago. Chris, the owner, is also top notch.
Jill s.November 29, 2015
Nice staff, great selections, often beer tastings.
Shannon JeropkeMay 5, 2019
Been here 10+ times
They have an enormous selection of beer!
Abdul-Aziz HassanJuly 4, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Great selection of beer. Talk to the staff for recommendations and daily samples.
純苔小橋川August 31, 2019
Nice selection on tap, neat bottle store nested inside. Interesting arrangement, would definitely go back.
Todd KunaOctober 11, 2017
Great beer selection locally and from breweries you don’t see around Chicago everyday.
Frank PayneJune 14, 2014
Don't be deceived by the size. There are some gems here.
Dane SApril 18, 2014
Been here 10+ times
I would recommend exploring. Wonderful store. Great staff.
Gustavo SotoAugust 21, 2018
Great selection on draft and in the bottle shop.
Matt SilvermanSeptember 30, 2014
Such amazing service. Parking in back.
Vladimir ValchevFebruary 22, 2014
Anything by Three Floyds and Dogfish Head should be your go to booze.
Stanislaw KalembaJanuary 21, 2018
Amazing beer selection and great environment
AmadaFebruary 22, 2014
Craft beer heaven!!!
John SchollJanuary 6, 2013
Been here 5+ times
So many good beers! Must try them all.
Amanda ElizabethFebruary 16, 2013
Knowledgeable staff, choice selection.
Clif KirklandFebruary 19, 2016
Great selection
Michael musgraveJanuary 27, 2015
Great selection

352 Photos

Planning a trip to Chicago?

Foursquare can help you find the best places to go to.

The Beer Temple

Related Searches

Places inside The Beer Temple

You might also like

Places people like to go after The Beer Temple

Appears on 106 lists

Top places in the area

Is this your business? Claim it now.