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    Lake Bluff Brewing Company

    4.1 (157 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Live music
    Dogs allowed

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    Nick Barnum Band playing a holiday show.
    Millie Roo S.

    Great beer selection, friendly staff. The food menu is excellent. I had the Texas brisket sandwich which was delicious. Live music on a Saturday night was a lot of fun.

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    Carly M.

    My husband and I always stop here for a few beers after a long bike ride. It's right in the heart of downtown lake bluff off the bike trail and close to the metra station so it's very easy to get to. We both took off work because it was such a nice day so we decided to get a couple beers and enjoy the weather. We were able to get our beers right away because it was early and there weren't a lot of people out. Their beer is pretty good and we like that they make their own and always rotate them for the season. They share a kitchen with Mavery so you are able to order food if you want! It's always a chill vibe and everyone is always friendly. It is small so come earlier on the weekends so you can grab a spot or else you might be standing.

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    Phaedra W.

    Lake Bluff Brewing is a small brewery with a nice selection of craft beers. It's a small location and also has tables outside during nicer weather. My husband and I love to drop by after hiking in Lake Bluff. If you are hungry they have a small menu of snacks and foods that are prepared next door at the Maevery Public House. I like that most of the beers come in several different sizes. Usually a 10oz pour is perfect for me. This is a popular local hangout, and there is usually good music playing. Perfect for sipping a favorite beer and relaxing.

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    Orest S.

    This is a nice place in the Lake Bluff downtown. Good selection of beer, outside patio. Great place to get a couple if beers during a summer day. But the beer is expensive.

    Dylan M.

    For some reason this has become my goto Covid getaway. They have a great outdoor setup with socially distance tables set up in the street and also can use park picnic tables. Once you are seated by the host you order beers thru their website and note ur table number and they are delivered to ur table. Very little contact throughout the process makes it easy. They are also dog friendly and have dog bowls. The beers have defiantly improved over the years my current favorite is the vanilla porter. It's pricey at $9 but man it's got a kick. 2 of these suckers and I'm good. And I've put in my drank training during Covid.

    Shay Y.

    This is such a cozy little restaurant that's very welcoming. The food is absolutely amazing and the beer on tap is delicious. This is a comfortable place to eat, and the staff is very friendly and kind.

    Flight of four in a handmade tree trunk flight holder! Very cool!

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    Good beer and atmosphere! Wish I would have tried the food. Would recommend to anyone.

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    Excellent beer. Highly recommended, in season take outdoor seating and enjoy the views.

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