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    Half Acre Beer

    4.2 (168 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Outdoor patio
    Stefanie L.

    Came here on a random Sunday when the weather was perfect. Sat out on the patio and ordered beers at the outdoor bar. After a few rounds, we had to get a snack so opted for the cheese curds. Delicious! For it being a more self service place, the staff is quick to pick up empties and clean tables quickly. Would come back and try the burger that everyone seemed to be ordering.

    Jason K.

    Fantastic brewery located in the Lincoln Square area. The staff is always super friendly and it's a great opportunity to try their new brews on tap. They have a tap room and beer garden along with a nice food menu. My go to is usually the cheese curds paired with the Waybird IPA. They do have a parking lot and if it's full, there is street parking available. The gift shop has a nice selection of merch and beers you can bring home. If you're in the area, I'd highly recommend swing by for a pint or two.

    Amy D.

    Half Acre is a special kind of cool--the kind that makes you feel hipster and trendy. The warm woody interior and the little lights really make the atmosphere. It's perfect for catching up with friends or meeting new ones over a hefty IPA flight. Of course after a few beers you have to order the cheese curds and cornbread. I highly recommend! -AD

    Matthew J.

    One brewery that I had sadly never been to in Chicago, even though it is one of the OGs, is Half Acre. This trip I changed that. I usually stay in the downtown area, or up to the Ravenswood neighborhood, but the little bit farther north trip to Half Acre is worth it. Everything is executed as it should be, showcasing the ingredients and flavors while never being too much. I enjoyed a burger as well while here - which, I can gladly say is DYNAMITE. Let's start with the Burger. They use a Dry Aged Beef Patty topped with Cheddar Cheese, White Onion, Black Garlic Aioli, Pickles, all on a House Made Sesame Seed Milk Bun. The burger was perfectly cooked, juicy AF. The cheese was fatty and gooey with acid from the pickles, tart bite of onion, and lusciousness of the aioli that I had to dip the PERFECTLY fried fries into. Take notes, this is how you do a burger. Now let's get to the beers in the flight. Tuna: An Extra Pale Ale that is medium bodied with notes of tropical fruit, pine, and grapefruit. There is also a floralness that I can't put my finger on. On & On: Part 4: A Double Barrel Aged Imperial Stout brewed in collaboration with Revolution Brewing. They used Elijah Craig 18 Year Bourbon Barrels and a mix of Willet 6 & 9 Barrels. Huge barrel character with oak, vanilla, and molasses. Bitter roast and semi sweet chocolate with minor notes of raisin. Riptide Vallejo: A Double IPA that is a doubled version of one of their crowd favorites, Vallejo. Notes of Pine Needles fresh off the tree combined with white stone fruit. Early Signs of Life: A straight up American Pale that is grapefruit, resin, and pine. Another classic representation of a hoppy beer. _____

    Half Acre Burger, summer salad, beer
    Nelson K.

    Love this place. We live in the area and walk here often after discovering it this summer. The beers there are on point with great variety. The food especially the burgers and fries are really solid. They have Filipino/asian influenced menu items too which have all been good so far. We tried the summer salad recently and also very tasty. The patio is our favorite part of half acre. The staff is always super cool and really friendly. We come in with a dog and/or baby and they have always been extremely accommodating and really nice. This has become one of our favorite spots in the area and top of the list whenever we go out.

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    Aleah H.

    Half Acre is still the best of the best for patio season! Such a perfect spot to have drinks, catch up, and play boardgames with great service, too! Lately, I've been loving all of their events! They're very fun and usually have merch/drink/food specials and games. Perfect for lowkey weekend plans! My one qualm/request is to bring back the Michelada - It was so unique and special!!

    Outdoor area
    Josie W.

    One of my favorite breweries of all time. Definitely in my top 5 out of the country. To start, the brewery itself is super cool. You can see all the fermentation vessels they use to make beer which adds to the ambiance. The outside area is one of my favorite places to sit. The food is fantastic. I love a brewery with great food especially since I get hungry while I'm drinking! The service is always great and you can tell everyone loves working there. Half Acre has so many great beers and they are always changing up their menu to add new beers. Great place is you are looking for a cool hangout spot with amazing beers!

    Jennifer P.

    Updated menu for this year. Food is delicious and beer as always is amazing. Service is top notch. The outdoor patio is the jewel of this location with plenty of seating and its dog friendly.

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    Kyle P.

    Half Acre has easily become my favorite large scale, craft brewery in the city, an excellent hang whether you're inside at the bar or under the trellis, or outside in the warmer months enjoying their fantastic patio. You know HA for their year round beers like Daisy Cutter and Bodem, but they have also been making some of the best high gravity beers in the country for the past several years now. Benthic, their barrel-aged coffee and coconut stout, is about as good as it gets, and its variants have eclipsed that much larger national craft brewery a few miles south. What's great about Half Acre is that, while there's always the traditional stuff on tap, there's also always something special as well, ranging from some barrel-aged goodness, to wild fermented ales, to collaborations with some of the best breweries in the country. And while the food has always been solid, lately they've been teaming up with other great restaurants and chefs in the city, quickly making the taproom a must-visit spot at least once a month. Always great stuff to enjoy. Always a great hang and friendly staff. Especially as the warmer months are upon us, go enjoy a few great beers on the patio...and enjoy petting a few pups as well!

    Benthic flight
    Allegra A.

    Probably my favorite brewer it within the city. Their beer is always super fresh, servers and bar staff friendly as heck and their kitchen makes great food. What more could you want?! Did I mention dog friendly patio?? One of my favorite summer time spots to take my pup. They always give him lots of pets and attention which he loves. I really love a good hazy IPA and half acre has some good ones. Don't pass up their stouts either, they're also delicious. Honestly you can't go wrong with any of their beers. Small parking lot but parking is usually available on nearby side streets.

    Tome
    Steve A.

    Checked out yet another brewery. Half Acre is one of the better known of Chicago's craft breweries and its beers can be found in many bars around here. It's also easy to find these in beer and liquor stores. Even so, it's great to get to the actual taproom and try stuff you can't get anywhere else. The place isn't that big but they have a big selection on tap and the prices are good. Awhile ago we came here and tried a few newer beers and classics. It has a big selection for how small this place is. There's a pretty good variety. It's about $7 a pint. They have fruity, hoppy, and more on tap. Daisy Cutter is the apparent favorite. This has a hoppy but fresh taste. For those who like this one, it's very easy to find everywhere. Tome is another good one. It's a hazy pale ale. This has a guava sweetness with a subtle cedar taste. Here they don't have any food. They apparently used to but there wasn't any food menu. Has to be one of the best craft breweries. It's on Balmoral close to Spiteful, yet another one. Try some beers from both of these.

    Animal Fries
    Alex L.

    Came in today with two pals looking for a couple of beers and the special animal fries. Server wasn't too pleased with having to tend to my table it seemed. Not particularly rude, but just not welcoming or kind in any capacity. The fries were a 5-6/10, the beers were great, but the service made me feel honestly unwelcome. Not going to single anyone out.

    All sizes that you can get a beer. As I you can see my group was feeling different sizes.
    Katie N.

    Sat at the bar on my visit and had great service. They have small bites too so tried the cheese curds and the pretzels. I liked the cheese curds. Also a plus is that you can get beer in multiple sizes.

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    Beer was tasty, but food sandwiches felt a good $3 overpriced for quality/quantity.

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    Ask the Community - Half Acre Beer

    Will I be able to watch the Bears game here?

    No probably not

    Do they fill growlers at this location?

    Yes they fill growlers here, you can bring your own from any other brewery or buy one from them. They also have four packs of most beer.

    Are dogs allowed on the patio?

    I believe I have seen dogs there-yes!

    Are they kid friendly?

    Yes but I think only to a certain time at night

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    Crushed by Giants

    Crushed by Giants

    4.4
    (291 reviews)
    6.7 mi
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    Crushed by Giants provided good eats, atmosphere, and even better brews. Came here multiple times…read moreand each time ordered the beer flight--for me, there wasn't a bad beer in the lot and it was a great way to have a little of this and a little of that! Bar service can get a little backed up depending on how crowded the place is...one time I was there, the bar was so crowded that I couldn't flag down a server long enough to place a food order so, before I left, I placed my food order to go using the mobile route. Whatever, I didn't care. I'm pretty chill. Anyway, burger was still good when I walked it back to my hotel. When the place isn't slammed, service is like night and day and the place is a bit more quiet. Pop on in if you want to try some good beer, a tasty burger or other pub fare.

    We wanted a casual dinner downtown before the fireworks and Crushed by Giants fit the bill. There's…read moreconstruction happening in the building so the entrance is a little obstructed, but they posted enough signage for anyone to find them. We ordered fries, a pretzel and the CBG burger. Everything was pretty good and I appreciate that the pretzel came with three different dipping sauces. It was super busy, even for a Saturday, but everyone was friendly and helpful. Not the most exciting or incredible meal, but a solid option.

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    Double Smash Blend of Slagel Beef and Ground Bacon, American & White Cheddar Cheese, Dijonnaise, Pickled Red Onion, Sesame Seed Bun
    Double Smash Blend of Slagel Beef and Ground Bacon, American & White Cheddar Cheese, Dijonnaise, Pickled Red Onion, Sesame Seed Bun
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    4.3
    (90 reviews)
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    Came here as it was in walking distance after a nearby wine tasting. What can I say...some weeks…read morecall for an extra libation. I had been wanting to try Industry Ales when it opened and was glad to have had the opportunity to finally check it out! I was slightly thrown off, as the dining tables are at the front of this space, and the bar is all the way at the back. In fact, my friend at first glance thought it was a sit-down dining establishment sans bar seating. We found our way to the bar and posted up at two seats. We were offered menus right away and found the bartender extremely knowledgeable. This was super helpful when facing down an encyclopedia of ales. He offered samples when we explained what we were looking for. That is service above and beyond, especially on a bustling Friday early evening. The brews were tasty, but I couldn't really discern what I was drinking apart to say it was a lighter Belgian Ale. Wine is more in my wheelhouse, but always good to change things up, especially when a person has the opportunity to be guided by an expert. The people seated nearby had ordered the tuna tartare which looked delicious. In fact, all of the menu is globally influenced (think: pizza samosas, pierogis, Korean BBQ) in addition to the classic brewpub favorites. In addition to the Brewpub, this location features the Millroom, a speakeasy-style lounge. I did not have a chance to check that out on this visit. Definitely a cut above the usual sports bar and a place to expand one's knowledge of brews.

    My husband and I came with our daughter here and we were blown away. The atmosphere is really cool…read more We really loved the vibes and the decor. We both got flight flights and then I had a avocado Caesar salad salad with chicken and my husband had a Smashburger. We ordered my daughter chicken burgers and fries of course lol. Everything was delicious and we would 100% go back.

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    4.4
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    This is one of our favorite local spots…read more Great food. Great atmosphere. Great service. They have an extensive schedule of events and pop-ups so definitely check Instagram so you know what to expect before you show up! On Monday's, their regular kitchen is closed, but they usually have a pop up. They have a rotating selection of beers on tap along with a few standards. They mostly serve their own products so don't go in and expect a Bud Light, but rest assured that whoever is behind the bar will help you find something you like. Their canned gin and tonic is my personal go-to.

    My friends and I came to Mars for a book club meeting and wow, it was such a vibe. I did not expect…read moreto like it this much. The area initially threw me off a bit. It is surrounded by factories and buildings that look a little abandoned, so it feels a little sketchy pulling up. But once you walk inside, it is a completely different experience. The space is beautiful, with a great layout, a central bar, and plenty of seating. It is mostly seat yourself, and you order drinks at the bar, but they do bring food out to you and clear your table. The staff was friendly and took the time to explain how everything works, which I appreciated. Now the food. So good. I have had a favorite taco spot for the past few months, but this place honestly raised the bar. They are known for their fried cheese tacos and they absolutely live up to the hype. The shrimp was delicious and the sauce reminded me of a seafood boil, rich and flavorful. The salsa verde was also great. I also had the fries topped with fried cheese, cilantro, and onions, and they were just as good. Everything smelled amazing and everyone at the table loved their food. One thing I really loved is their drink options. They have great cocktails, but also offer well crafted mocktails that feel just as intentional. On top of that, they have THC and CBD drinks, which really adds to the relaxed, laid back vibe. Overall, it is a great place to sit, hang out, and enjoy good food and drinks for as long as you want. I will definitely be back.

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    3.7
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    We visited Guinness Open Gate Brewery on 04/22/2026, for a party of 13 with online reservation…read more This review will be solely based my own experience, not the entire group. We visited around 12pm, and we had a designated server. The server was very patient with us, especially we did not come entirely as a group. We came one a a time, and the server kept checking up on us periodically. He was very attentive about our needs and that made the experience very pleasant. The food was surprisingly very good. We ordered potato soup and baos, and they both tasted delicious. The soup came with a bread, which was so delicious when paired with the soup. It was sweet! I had michalada, with the blonde ale instead of Guinness. It tasted spicy! There was also a live music band playing Irish songs, which I think made the whole ambiance very soothing, like it made me feel like I was in Ireland. This place is awesome and I recommend people to come to this spot! Highly recommend.

    Rang in St. Patrick's Day here and can't think of a more festive place to have done it! From live…read moreentertainment to delicious food and ales, we had a fantastic experience all around. They had a lot of special events going on for the holiday, so as you might imagine, it was difficult to snag a table even before 5pm. We managed to get a spot on the patio, which was insulated really well. It would be a great place to hang out in the summer. Our server was very attentive and provided great recommendations. To drink, we honored the occasion with imported Guinness stouts, which were light-bodied with a great depth. Per recommendation, we started with the hummus appetizer, and all I have to say is: do not sleep on this! The hummus was super flavorful and well seasoned, served alongside the most delicious grilled za'atar naan. The fresh crudites provided a really nice contrast. Highly recommend! For mains, we ordered the Guinness beef stew and the bangers and mash. The latter was my favorite of the two- the sausages were extra crispy on the outside and very tender. The mashed potatoes were super creamy and the bacon-onion mustard gravy was delicious. My favorite part may have been the brown beer bread served alongside- this stuff is absolutely addictive. I thought the beef stew was also well done with very tender meat, but just wasn't as flavorful as the other entree. Throughout the meal, we were treated to traditional Irish music complete with a bagpipe troupe. We left full and in the holiday spirit- will 100% return and highly recommend making the trip over here!

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    View walking in the dining & bar areas
    Classic hamburger
    Classic hamburger
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    Forbidden Root

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    4.3
    (650 reviews)
    5.8 mi
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    If you like beer, you should be able to find one you like here. There are plenty to choose from…read moreand the descriptions are accurate. My beverage/beer order was the Night Moth Oak-Conditioned Hazy IPA | 7.2% | 12oz/8 - 5oz/4. I recommend this if you are a fan of Hazy IPA's. My food order was the Beer braised, short rib with roasted root vegetables, polenta, swiss chard, and sweety drops. Tender and tasty short ribs. I will be craving the sweety drops for sure. Bar seating, regular tables and high top tables available here.

    Wish I could give a 3.5 stars. I applaud the true creativity. But every order was a mixed bag…read more Fried chicken sandwich - 3.5/5. Pickles are the star. Cut through heaviness. Magical first few bites. But chicken gets boring. Crispy Brussels sprouts - 3.5/5. Solid fry level. Cheesy bites are delicious. But quickly bland. Raisins is an unexpected addition but unsuccessful in my view. Kids grilled cheese - 4/5. Tasty and simple, though my kid wasn't willing to try. Duck and dumpling - 3.5/5. I can see how this is someone's favorite dish. Lovely rich broth. Crispy skin. But there was a heaviness that didn't totally work for me, especially with the bigger duck chunks. Definitely better fresh than leftover. Chocolate beer cake - 3.5/5. Slightly dense cake. Nice frosting. Beer aroma and flavor definitely comes through. Hazelnuts a nice crunch. Fun and glad to have tried, but not reaching for the next bite.

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    Back of the restaurant
    Oatmeal Pie is literally hard baked oatmeal in a pie crust with Marlot meringue.
    Oatmeal Pie is literally hard baked oatmeal in a pie crust with Marlot meringue.
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    Moody Tongue Brewing

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    4.4
    (404 reviews)
    9.6 mi
    $$$

    Dining Room Review! I recently visited Moody Tongue to…read morecelebrate an anniversary. This spot is half a bar/restaurant with an a la carte food menu, housemade beer, and full service bar. On the other side, is a 1 Michelin Star dining experience. Moody Tongue is the first Michelin ranked brewery and even offers a beer pairing with their prefixed menu. The inside is moody with dark wood finishes, black accents, and elegant artwork & feature lighting. Upon entering, one checks in at the first floor host stand. A server brings you upstairs to the dining area. There is a mixture of two and four tops in the space and our table had a handwritten note congratulating us on our anniversary. Our seat allowed both of us to have a view of the kitchen window to watch the chefs prep courses. There were 3-4 servers that serviced the entire dining room and rotated in presenting dishes. They started with warm towelettes to wash your hands which was a nice touch. Service level throughout was impeccable with water refills, explaining the menu, delightful demeanor, fresh silverware per course, and wiping the table clean from anything that dropped. This was certainly one of the best hospitality levels at a one star I've experienced. Dinner was 12 courses including the amuse-bouche and final treats. There was not one course that didn't offer bright, fresh flavors. The presentation of plates were beautiful from every angle. It's hard to pick any top dish as everything was unique and special in their own way; but I am still thinking about the Crab Bite, Sablefish, and Pasta Course. After dinner, each guest got a complimentary bag full of goodies to enjoy at home. What a beautiful final touch! Moody Tongue as a whole far exceeded my expectations. Each dish offered something familiar in a new way that left me speechless. I highly recommend coming to fully experiencing everything they have to offer as you will not be disappointed! Thank you again so much to their team for making our special night unforgettable. Tip: There is free parking on Wabash & 25th but also meter parking on 26th.

    The lamb earned 5 stars. That was the star of the show. It is a must-order dish. The salad was also…read moreunique, interesting, and tasty, though the other appetizers other patrons ordered looked similarly good. The vibes are immaculate. They have managed to offer excellent service without making the place feel stuffy or full of itself. It is the perfect spot for a special date night or a celebration with friends.

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    Inside Bar
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    Mushrooms
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