We came in on a crowded Friday evening and were quoted about 45 minutes for a table. We lucked out and a server mentioned to us that a couple at the bar had just cashed out, so we quickly sat there. The bartender was great! So friendly and knowledgeable. They had a great list of fresh beers and the food was top notch! The Irish nachos had some of the best house made potato chips I've ever had, and they didn't skimp on the toppings. The Mediterranean salad had the right zip to it and was the perfect balance to the nachos. read more

We came for the USA v England FIFA game on Black Friday - perfect spot to watch the game! We loved the casual atmosphere that wasn't too "sports bar-ish". Plenty of beer choices for everyone, and the food is great! The Irish Nachos are a must try! Skip the pretzel and split the Chicken Pot Pie with the table instead. If you're coming for dinner, the burger is great (the fish and chips looks good too, the table next to us ordered it). read more

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Hello - me again with another 5 star review. Cannot say enough good things about this spot We went for brunch this morning and it was 12/10. Did happen to make a reservation, but easily could have walked in for a seat. We opted for Bloody Mary bar (loved this) and then ordered a breakfast burrito and the eggs Benedict. While the Benedict was good... this breakfast burrito is honestly one of the best I've had in chicago. Very light, even distribution of potato, egg & house chorizo. Their house salsa is *insane*. Cannot wait to find another weekend to go back or pick up this burrito to eat at home. Squeezing in one more review on a late night visit one Saturday. We were seated upstairs at the bar & had one of the best burgers I've ever had & chicken tacos that were so tender & flavorful. read more

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Delicious food, great drinks, and amazing atmosphere. Cool upstairs bar/lounge area. Waitstaff was super kind and attentive. Great Irish menu read more

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This is a great place. Good beer selection, delicious food, attentive and friendly staff, and a comfortable neighborhood vibe. read more

Absolutely LOVED this spot! The food and beers were delish!!! The waiters were so attentive and nice too! I can't recommend this spot enough! Such a chill vibe, very laid back, casual. Love love love. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back!! read more

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Such a friendly and clean, casual bar. We came in for a quick lunch, and the beer selection is great! We tried a few hazy IPAs (Retreat was my favorite of what I tried). My bf really enjoyed the Mac cheese and burger. I liked the Mediterranean Salad, but a tad too much feta for my preference and yogurt dressing was thick. The corn and pepita added a nice crunch. Fries are perfectly salted, crispy yet soft- exactly how I like them! We'll be back to try other beers. The atmosphere is chill. read more

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Off the bat - Anthony is the best. If nothing else come here to hang out with him. Second, their rotating drafts are fantastic. There is always something new to try and I've never been disappointed. There is something for everyone. Third, I hate people saying somewhere is a hidden gem, but it's a hidden gem, honestly- it is. And let's go ahead and keep it that way. It gets just busy enough and I selfishly like it that way. We come in almost every Wednesday and it such a fun tradition we've developed and always feel some welcomed here. They do have outdoor seating which is pup friendly, but I prefer to sit at the bar when I don't have my dog with me. My absolute favorite app is the beer cheese and handmade chips. Absolutely addictive. The chips are out of this world and the cheese is as if the best beer cheese and caramelized onions had a baby. 12/10 stars I could eat it endlessly. They also have cocktails but with this many good beers on draft and in bottles/cans why would you want to!?! But their gummy bear shot is fantastic. You may want to have one or 3 of those. 15/10 I love this place read more

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Phenomenal dining experience. Ordered the Beermosa and our table had Brussels Sprouts as a starter and Ribs/Smoked Sandwich as entrees. Staff was very welcoming and prompt with checking in on us. Will definitely be coming back!! read more

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As someone who loves craft beer I loved the selection of beers they had. However I felt that it was a pretty lackluster food menu and the burger came out overcooked and dry. Maybe a place I'll revisit for a beer or two, but I don't see myself staying for food. read more

I visit Centennial a decent amount and it's one of my go-to spots to bring visitors for a quick drink. The beer selection is large and always changing which means there's something for everyone. Even my non beer drinking friends have found ciders and seltzers on draft to enjoy. There's also a full bar if cocktails or wine is preferred. I've had the food before and it's pretty good. They have a good happy hour special with a $5 jumbo pretzel. The menu isn't huge but that's to be expected at a craft beer place. read more

Go to place for drinks! Super cozy and welcoming. Plenty of options for non-beer-drinkers. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about their menu! read more

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Stopped in for a few beers and some food before heading to a party for some friends. Very laid back environment, had the fish and chips which I thought were really good. Their in house potato chips are also very well made. The extensive beer list and spirits mean even the pickiest persons ill find something to get. The service was great; they stopped by to check on us every 20 m in or so. Overall, this is a great place if you are looking for a casual night out with friends. Will definately be back again. read more

I'm so glad I stumbled upon Centennial on Yelp while looking for a cool new brunch place to meet up with some friends stopping in Chicago to catch a flight! We chose Centennial because of their large beer selection (for our out of towners). Although it was a little hot and humid that day, we still decided to sit outside to get as much time outside as possible (summers here are short!). Centennial had a cute out door set-up where each table had their own little designated area. Surprisingly affordable brunch in a prime Chicago downtown location. I ordered the BREWER'S BREAKFAST, which was $12. It included three eggs your way, house-smoked bacon or pork sausage, breakfast potatoes, grilled sourdough. I chose the house-smoked bacon, which was absolutely delicious! The bacon was thick and crispy and the breakfast potatoes, and grilled sourdough were generously portioned. As far as parking goes, there's a lot paid for parking spots near by ($4/hour) or you can SpotHero at a nearby lot for a decent price as well (~$10 for a few hours). If we're ever in the area again, we would definitely pop by! The service and food was wonderful. Just parking is a pain! read more

Cozy restaurant bar with a roaring fireplace on a cold night. Friendly knowledgeable server. Delicious sour with a good selection of choices. Tasty creamy tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich. Reasonable prices. A great choice for tonight's dinner & drinks with friends. read more

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This place really is amazing. We had the Irish Nachos and Fish and Chips. Both were very good and reasonably priced. The service is outstanding, we were shocked at how fast the food was coming. Also the beer, wine and spirits menu are all great. Clearly well thought out and again reasonably priced. Hard to put a finger on it but this place is special relative to other bars with food. They hit another level. read more

Great local location with great food. London, our server, did an amazing job. Really enjoyed and will definitely be back the next time I am in Chicago read more

The food was very good and the craft beer menu had everything! Unfortunately, the service was average at best. The service was slow and there was no urgency to refill drinks or ask if we needed anything additional. At the end, it was difficult to split the bill. read more

LOVE Centennial! It's a place I go to frequently. The staff is amazing & they always make you feel welcome! They always have new beers to try on tap, and there is always something there to try and like. The staff really knows their stuff, too. I frequently have them pick the drink I will be having! My personal favorite meal to get is their fish & chips! If you sit at the bar, there's always someone to talk to. It's a great atmosphere that is warm & cozy! Centennial is a must visit if you're in Chicago! read more

This place is a great little "dive" bar. It's decorated with lots of wood and feels homey, old-fashioned and a welcoming place to gather with a friend or two. Found this place when I was in town on business. A colleague and myself took the walk over and had lunch at the bar. Beer selection and service was great. My colleague was happy with the wine selection, noting that these smaller more beer focused bars don't always have the best wine selections.The bartenders were extremely friendly and willing to offer suggestions and tastings. This made the lunch very enjoyable. Food menu is small and not overly complex but that's not a negative. I will be stopping by for drink next time I'm in town since I know the staff will be welcoming! read more

The wooden and leather decor and fireplace give this bar a cozy vibe. Came here for happy hour with a friend. I think HH deals may vary by month but we had $4 pints of centennial IPA and Irish red ale. The red ale was smooth like dark beer but a little lighter. Loved it. We shared the lamb flatbread, short rib turnovers and Brussels sprouts which was a perfect amount of food for the two of us. May or may not have food coma-ed afterwards. Lamb Flatbread: highly recommend, more of a regular pizza than a flatbread but nonetheless delicious. Thick buttery crust topped with lamb, spices and peppers to make it just the right amount of spicy. Comes with 4 slices Short rib turnovers: the only thing better than short ribs is when they are enveloped in fried dough. Comes with 3 Brussel sprouts: decent but a little saucy but we wanted to order some veggies for a balanced diet and these did the trick. read more

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My wife and I were in Chicago over the Fourth of July and we were looking around for a good dinner spot. The Centennial looked good on Yelp and we sat at the bar. Super nice bartender poured me an IPA and I ordered the lamb flatbread to go with it. I also got a house salad to get some greens. The flatbread was nice and crispy and the lamb was cooked just right. The salad was pretty huge and hit the spot. Another IPA and we were all set to add some more miles to our walking around Chicago. read more

Centennial Crafted Beer & Eatery - Lamb flatbread and house salad with Centennial IPA on happy hour. - Beer Bar Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great beer selection, fun and friendly atmosphere! We were able to get a pretty last minute reservation for high top seating on a Saturday which was very convenient. Everyone in our group found a beer they liked and we enjoyed the Irish nachos (with brisket). Service was great, prompt and friendly, and it was a fun place to hang out with friends. Most of the menu is pretty heavy - I ordered the roasted butternut squash salad and it was just ok and wouldn't make a satisfying meal so I wouldn't recommend it. read more

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Give this place a try. The service was outstanding - Jessica is an amazing professional. She recommended the lamb kefta and flatbread. The lamb had amazing flavor and the flatbread was good too but a bit overcooked. They offer beer samples which is nice. Great neighborhood restaurant with a relaxed vibe. read more

This is my go to spot after work, which is right around the corner. The staff here is absolutely amazing and it shows, whenever I'm in about 90% of the people sitting at the bar are regulars, and are greeted by name when they sit. In the true spirit of "bartenders are like therapists," they'll also then generally ask you about something we talked about the last time you were in. I'll admit I haven't ate much of the food. But what I have had has been amazing. The wings, the nachos and the pretzel are all things that can easily be bad, but they've been delicious. I would give them all name shout outs, but I know I'd end up forgetting someone and then feel bad. So if an owner or business manger is reading this. Know every single person on your FOH is the best and they are the reason I'm there at least twice a week. read more

Walked in to watch the Mavs vs Clippers. Great ambiance--rustic and decorated in wood and metal. Good options on tap, including ciders for cider lovers like myself. Ordered a round of beers/cider, and the nachos with brisket. Presentation of the food is great, would have preferred the nachos to not be on kettle chips, but I understand they were going for unique factor. Service was great, immediately greeted and our server checked in with us a few times, was very friendly and helpful. Definitely a nice spot to stop by for a bite to eat, a beer to drink, and a game to watch. read more

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Love this place! I was really impressed with the selection and service here. Our waiter had great recommendations for both stouts and sours, and when it was time to unfortunately go (they were closing), recommended a fantastic late-night restaurant we hadn't heard of. Will definitely be returning, but I wish it was open later! read more

Was trying to find a place to eat on a Sunday night in Chicago and stumbled upon this place. The atmosphere was great being in an old building. The food was very good and the beer selection was also really great. But what made our evening was our server Trent. Not only did he see to all of our needs, but he was very personable and fun. I would return to this restaurant again just to hang out with Trent again. read more

Let's just keep this simple; this place has the best beer selection in the city of Chicago. The food menu compliments the beer quite well. You will find cocktails, local craft beer lists that offer the best Chicago microbreweries and notable beers from around the country. Currently there are a few tables to sit outside. No better place to quilt an alcohol blanket while downtown! read more

This is a great deal for weekend brunch. Although not bottomless, it's $18 for a bottle of champagne that comes with a carafe of OJ. The weekend brunch entrees are limited but me & my friend found them delicious. A very solid & hearty breakfast. Thick buttery toast, nice sunny side up eggs, thick sausage patties, and crispy well-seasoned potatoes. The interior of this place is very much whiskey saloon vibes which I thought was cool. It was very warm & inviting with the wood paneled walls, leather seating areas, and rustic metal staircases. For it being in the middle of the hustle & bustle of one of the busiest parts of the city, I think the brunch was an excellent deal read more

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I'm conflicted about this place; the beer selection is outstanding, the food is good but the service not so much. Not on the night we visited. It was friday night and the place was crowded; we were told there were no tables available, but could stand by the bar and wait for someone  to leave. This wasn't true: there were 3 tables for 2 empty in the back, and 4 empty seats on the communal table. So we crowded by the back of the bar with about 8 to 10 other ppl. We tried to get a beer from the bartender, but they simply ignored us; they only tended to patrons sitting at the bar. Finally, what felt like 15 to 20 minutes later, we placed our order with a passing waitress, but it took another 8 to 10 minutes to get it. Soon after we were given a seat at the communal table. One of those that been unoccupied all along. Again no service. Another 20 minutes or so. By this time I'm not sure I wanted to eat; however, We stopped a waitress, ordered more beer and some appetizers which came in about 16 minutes, which is not bad, if not for all the waiting for service before. We nibbled on the food with beer until done and not once did anyone ask if we liked it, or if we wanted to order something else. With a rustic industrial decor reminiscent of old bars located near factories and an unparalleled selection of craft beers, this is a beer drinkers paradise; but the service, was less than disappointing. Centennial is the type place I would usually give 5 stars; but at least 2 of these have to be deducted for service, hence my rating of 3. I may stop another time for a beer or two, maybe the service had a night off, and will surprise me next time around. After all, the beer is good. And I may even recommend it to friends, (with a warning) but if I'm hungry, and I want a bite to go with that beer, I will go somewhere else. read more

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Quaint spot right off superior not super crowded like other downtown restaurants. Small but tasty menu and local beers. Very accommodating for a baby but no changing tables in bathrooms. Cute little outdoor patio area. read more

He Said: Our first night in Chicago and we were to meet a co-worker for some drinks. Centennial was a more-than-reasonable walk from our hotel, and our research on the way into town showed they had a great beer selection. I was craving a pretzel and beer cheese so that pretty much sealed the deal. I saw someone on Yelp mention about the knowledge the bartenders have, and I totally agree. We're beer nerds so we didn't need the "well, what kinds of beers do you like?" treatment, but we asked about locals and got a great breakdown of what was on. I started with a light lager, moved to something else local I can't remember, and finished up with the very tasty Galaxy Bowl. Despite a busy bar and busy restaurant area the bartender was attentive and friendly. He stopped to chat beers when he had a moment, but also left us alone as appropriate. All-in-all, he was great. The pretzel loaf did not disappoint, the beer cheese it came with was exactly what I was hoping for in flavor, though a tad watery, and the mustard was only good. I like it a little spicier and not quite as sweet. We opted for a charcuterie plate with gorgonzola, duck prosciutto, and country sausage. On the one hand the order came out with duck breast instead of sausage, but on the other the bartender was completely friendly about the situation, quickly got us the sausage, and didn't charge us for the extra plate. The star here was the cheese. A mighty wedge jam-packed with flavor. The duck prosciutto was my next favorite with a sort of smokiness accompanying the naturally oily and bold duck. The other two items fell short for me. The duck breast was pretty dry, which seems hard to do, and the sausage was simply "meh". I feel comfortable with giving 4 stars here. Cool space, great beers, good food, great staff. She Said: If you like good beers, you'll definitely want to visit this place. I was very excited to see the Bell's Special Double Cream Stout on tap since we don't get Bell's beers in Virginia, and the Double Cream Stout is one of my favorite beers in the world. That definitely started our visit off well! I ordered something uber-local first though, and it was tasty. As He stated, they have a terrific mix of beers, and there is something for everyone on their menu. I was still full from a larger-than-normal lunch as we made our way to Chicago, so I didn't eat as much of the charcuterie as He did. His assessment of all of the food matches mine, and I'd like to reinforce how good that gorgonzola cheese was. Potty Points: 5 out of 5 potty points. Incredibly clean and no wait despite how busy it was. read more

Centennial Crafted Beer & Eatery - Beer Bar Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Duuude, YES! We went for the Hop Butcher For the World beers that I covet (apparently they're more difficult to get than I thought, both on-premise and take-away) instead of preflighting Riot Fest at Half Acre or Revolution. That was SUCH a clutch decision - not only did we get to prep the palate with some rad hops, our server at Centennial was awwweeeesome, went full concierge mode on our tourist backsides - recommending a perfect parking lot nearby, AND an under-the-radar market around the block where we were able to pick up several HBFTW 4-packs to take home to TX {not to mention a bag of ice, so that some cans of GOOD beer may or may not have been able to be taken into the Festival with us that night...squee!} that we probably wouldn't have been able to get otherwise - legit made our trip way more memorable than it would have been otherwise. SCORE! Thanks, guy!! Great tap/on-premise beer list at Centennial in general - it's now top of my list of places to check out on future Chicago trips. read more

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This is a great spot in the city. The beer is good and the food is great. Fun to bring friends, either a large or small group. I've never had an issue of getting a reservation there but I would recommend one. Their mac and cheese is on point and so is their Caesar sandwich + salad. Highly recommend this place. read more

Friendly service, unbelievable draft beer selection. Great atmosphere with unobtrusive music playing in the background, (i.e. conversation friendly) Had the house chips with beer cheese, outstanding! read more

Cozy place, good bar seating, delicious food, extensive beer selection and great hospitality! Awesome service by: Chris (hilarious) and Emmanuel at the bar were fantastic Favorite dishes: Breakfast burrito, Mac & Cheese (fantastic), Wild Grain Bowl read more

We were staying in a hotel near Centennial Crafted Beer & Eatery. We wanted something close that we could carry out and enjoy in our hotel room while watching the Kentucky Derby. Centennial seemed to fit that bill. We stopped by and made our way to the bar. Our bar tender was so laid back and friendly. We ordered up two pints to enjoy while we waited for our food. The restaurant / bar was alive. It was loud and hopping. Everyone seemed happy, even the workers. Our food seemed to take the proper amount of time to come out, which was about the time we finished our beers. We made our way back to the hotel. We were impressed as we opened the to go containers. Centennial seemed to be high class bar food, just from the appearance. I would call it a great gastropub. My husband was pleased with his burger and I was happy with my Caesar salad. Overall we think we choose a great place to get some take out. read more

Irish nachos and amazing beer for the win!! Great location and amazing service! The team behind the bar had great suggestions that didn't disappoint read more

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Just stopped in for a quick bite and drink but really enjoyed my visit! Good food, good beer, great service/bartender, lovely ambiance. Mac and cheese was tasty! I would definitely come back! read more