Loving coming here! The Reuben fritters are a must have, and they have excellent weekly specials. Staff is incredibly knowledgeable about the brewing process and the beers they have on tap; it rotes seasonally so you'll always have something new to try. read more

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My pick tonight. I had the wood fire burger, 8oz prime mix of brisket, short rib and chuck with white cheddar, crispy and caramelized onions and garlic vinegar aioli on a toasted brioche bun. Cooked perfectly medium rare with nice char and hugely juicy. Great beef flavor and the aioli was just right. The bun held up very well against all that juice. The garlic fries were just ok, not fresh cut. Now for the not so good. Donna had a Reuben that looked great- plenty of corned beef, nicely toasted rye bread. The menu said it had old fashioned sauerkraut but it tasted more like a cole slaw. Just didn't work for either of us. There were other menu items that looked good. Thirty minute drive to get there, so it may be a while before we go back. We had two beers each, 1st round was IPAs. Beezer for me and Scentinel for Donna. Mine was hazy and very citrus forward. Donna's was more filtered. Both were clean and strong. 2nd round for me was Lucky Linny- an Irish ale with strong roasted malt flavor. Donna had a west coast pilsner called Doji. Much lighter bodied but still plenty of flavor. The brewers clearly know what they're doing. read more

Old Irving Brewing - Rueben - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We wanted to love this place. Honestly, we did love it... until we didn't. Let me start with the good: The staff? Incredibly kind. The food? Flavorful, creative, and exactly the kind of comfort we were looking for. The vibe? Warm, welcoming, and just the right level of neighborhood gem. But then... the MOUSE. Yep, just a casual little city critter doing its thing, darting along like it was part of the staff. We're not naïve -- it's the city, mice exist. But once a mouse joins the party, it's hard to unsee. We couldn't bring ourselves to finish our food, let alone take it home -- which was a shame, because it really was good. Total waste of money, and no server around to address the issue. Good, until it wasn't. read more

Old Irving Brewing - We're not naïve -- it's the city, mice exist. But once a mouse joins the party, it's hard to unsee. - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My family had been here in the past, so I had some knowledge of the restuarant, and I had their beers at tastings, and was impressed by some. Two of the items that impressed me were the Brussels Sprouts with pickled shaved squash, and the garlic fries, but the cheese dip was very blad as was the nearly identically tasting aioli. The burger of the week was cooked to medium rare, but the giardinera was a very bland and not spicy at all. My wife's octopus was very tough, and wasn't tenderized enough. Ruben was run of the mill. Prices were quite above average for a brewpub. Breezer IPA was tasty and well brewed. Service was fine. ADA accessibility needs some improvement. Atmosphere was somewhere between chain slick and suburban bland at least in the dining room. read more

My wife and I popped in for lunch on a Friday, they open at noon and there was already a line of people ready to enter. In hindsight, I would recommend sitting in the bar area. Why? Because the seating in the big room was managed by the host stand, one group at a time, whether they were there to purchase some take home, imbibe onsite, or dine, so it created a bottleneck of sorts. That plus the sitting in the big room was pretty rank and file, think start from the back and work towards the front, which means whoever was in front of you or behind you in line will most definitely be your table neighbors. So not a lot of autonomy to be had in the big room like other beer places. The good news, they have plenty of good beer. The stand outs this visit were the wild turkey barrel stout and the cushy mango peach fruited sour. They really nail the sour, like Goldilocks it is right down the middle, not too sour, not too fruity or sweet, but just right. It kind of had the mouthfeel of a cider or wine. We opted to share the burger of the week as it was a double decker and sounded promising and indulgent. Honestly, it was meh, I was expecting a little more for a $19 burger. I did note that they feature grilled octopus on their entree menu and I am curious to try that. It was also mentioned that their key lime pie dessert is homemade, we opted to save that for next visit as well. The staff were friendly and accommodating and I did note that most were older, myself included, so kudos to OIB for showing them some love, it's way too few and far between in todays job market. Cheers! read more

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Ambiance: Typical for a brewery and pub, it's a lot of room and high ceiling and the chattering of people makes it a little louder but still reasonable to hear the people at your table. Easy parking, no problems finding a spot on the street. Service: The waiters were very responsive and came by probably 10-15 times refilling drinks and in general keeping up with the crowd. At one point I was taking and my hand smacked the water cask which then hit a glass and shattered it all over, the crew immediately mopped and cleaned it up. Food: This was my first time... Brisket tacos: 5 stars. French fries: 5 stars. Crispy, seasoned just right. Fried zucchini with Parmesan: 5 stars. Violet drink: 3 stars. It's difficult to rate these things because I'm sure someone loves this drink. It's just that I didn't expect to dislike the cardamom undertones. I don't think I'll order it again but the food is definitely a thumbs up. I was looking for something like a rum and pineapple juice drink, and that's not available.... read more

Old Irving Brewing - Friends - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great spot to grab some awesome brews and tasty eats! They have some great beer at Old Irving Brewing Co. The BEEZER which is a Citra & Mosaic hopped hazy IPA. Won some awards; 2019 GABF Gold Medal Winner - Hazy IPA and the 2024 World Beer Cup Gold Medal Winner - Hazy IPA. Highly recommend trying that beer. The wings and burgers always rock too! read more

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My favorite restaurant. Great beer, great burger, and great fries. Ive probably had three alterations of their double cheeseburger over the years. I should get a t shirt. The giant Jesus poster is hilarious. Also loved hearing that one of the bartenders had 40 action figures of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles character Casey Jones and that hes woefully single. He sounds like me. read more

This was the main dinner spot on my list to go and I couldn't be more impressed with the food. Food: As expected, I got the customary pretzel sticks with beer cheese, but I ended up having an amazing "Mac of the Month" meal which I can't honestly remember how it was made, but was absolutely outstanding. My friends got fish and chips and a sandwich which they both really enjoyed. Service: our waitress was very nice and accommodated us despite it being very busy. Aesthetic: traditional brewery style with a few TVs and ample seating. Convenient location too near the Blue Line. read more

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Yummy beer, quality appetizers and friendly servers!! Very cute atmosphere with a vast menu for both food and the bar. read more

Old Irving Brewing - Cheese curds - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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End coming here since opening. Still a fun vibe . And great beer selection . Food is good as well read more

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The food was phenomenal, and our waiter was exceptional! We loved the kid friendly environment and had a great time talking with friends! Great selection of drinks. read more

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Cool spot, bummer they don't have a patio. But there is definitely a good vibe happening here. It was pretty cold the whole time I was there because it seems you can't escape blowing AC, but the staff is super accommodating and friendly. The beer is good, there wasn't a single one I ordered that was bad. read more

We came here for a couple of beers and ended up having a snack too. The beers were all good, just depends what you like. Large variety. We decided to have 6 of their wings. I ordered them with Umami Dry Rub, a delicious, complex, slightly salty rub which was tasty on its own. I think they make their own blue cheese dressing. Really good. And we got a side of molé bbq for dipping. Enough spice to satisfy my husband, but not too much for me. Very upscale food for a microbrewery. I wish I were hungrier. Wings went great with their Cordial Rye beer. Only caveat-wings could be bigger. Also great service at the bar. read more

Completely overcharged for a simple dinner of Mac and Cheese, two burgers, and three beers! Bill was $91.00 The Mac and Cheese was listed at $10 on the menu. They charged me $14. They also added a $3 sur charge to each burger because we ordered a salad instead of fries. Complete rip off! I won't be back! read more

Third time coming into Old Irving Brewing and this time with a large group of friends. We were promptly seated, had wonderful service, and had overall a lovely experience. Beer selection is great from those who like light beers to sours to heavier stouts. Wide selection of foods for all to choose from. I wanted to like the crispy chicken sandwich but it was made with horseradish which I was not prepared for, be warned. The best food times on the menu overall were the ZLTA and Cheese Curds. read more

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Not only do they take their beer seriously but they are really punching above the weight class for what the culinary experience should be at a craft brewery. The food is exceptional and they know exactly how to execute on their vision for good beer. I love this spot. I don't come enough but I make sure to keep some pints in my fridge from OIB. read more

Food is incredible and beers don't take a back seat to anyone. Vibe inside was great with the barrels and decor. Wait staff were so attentive and quick to get us the food and drinks. Bartenders or at least the one we had was not friendly at all but he could have just been having a bad day. They did have a couple beers out which was disappointing but lots of good beers especially the Krampus line of beers. read more

Old Irving Brewing - One of the many great beers on their menu! Loved this place. - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Cool place! Something that makes OIB stand out above others is the great food. The menu is amazing! Service was great, prices were fair. Just a cool place. I will def be back! read more

Their beers are great, but I've come to love the Beezer so much, I don't try others anymore. Their food is good, but on future visits, I'd come more for the ambiance and just some beer. This is a super place to take visitors if they enjoy craft beer. read more

Old Irving Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My family and I stopped in for a quick drink and appetizer one stir crazy afternoon. Good beer and good spot for kids. Service was friendly and attentive. Cool space. They also had a life sized lady gremlin from Gremlins 2 that really ties the room together. Planning on coming back some day for the full experience. read more

Old Irving Brewing - Lady Gremlin - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My wife and I came here on Saturday evening as we were tired of eating left over turkey. We started with beer of course and my wife had the Whitechapale Red Ale and I had the Deep Thoughts hazy double IPA. I do prefer the Beezer, but the red ale was very good. We sat at the bar and the service was the best. They have a very good variety of food on their menu. We both had the wood fired burger which were very juicy and cooked perfectly. They have very good crispy fries that come with the burger. I think the red ale would have gone better with the burger than the IPA. I should have drank quicker and had the red ale with my meal. The place was fully crowded, but our food still came out very quickly. The place is all around good and I highly recommend going here. read more

I really enjoyed the vibe of this place! It's nice that families can bring their kids and still enjoy some drinks and time away from home. I'm not a drinker, so my review is solely based on the food. Everything I tried was just okay. Nothing outstanding or worth returning for. It was all cooked well. I think it's just personal preference. I had the soft pretzel sticks to start and they tasted like the kind you just pulled out of a box and stick into the oven. Not bad, but not great. For me meal I had a kids meal with a cheeseburger and fries. The burger was okay and the fries were less so. Again, I think it's personal preference. I like my fries thin and crispy and these just missed the mark for me. If I was a drinker it would be nice to come in for drinks and games, but if I'm just going to eat, this is not what I would choose. read more

Old Irving Brewing - Kids Cheeseburger * - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Honestly, I have to give 5 stars simply for atmosphere and the awesome family friendly approach. This was our first outing as a family since the birth of our baby and it was perfect for that. They have a stand with a sling on sit to put the car seat on and it was perfect. Baby was happy and so were we! We could enjoy our food and drink! Our food was good too, and the drink selections are great. read more

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Might be my new favorite brewery in Chicago! Happened to find this place just because I was looking for a spot between Ravenswood and Wicker Park, and I was not disappointed. Great beer, good food, positive atmosphere, and friendly staff - I'll definitely be back soon. read more

I love this restaurant but the last 2 times. I went and also a 3 rd time my friend treated me to this restaurant I had fraudulent charges and actually had my credit card used to buy groceries and boba the next day my friend also had her credit card she paid her bill with used the next day to buy Walmart groceries be carful someone is copying your credit cards at this venue! be on alert after eating here! read more

Good beer, good food. Solid service with a cool atmosphere that is rock solid if you're looking for a brewpub vibe. However, I wouldn't consider this place particularly remarkable. If you're looking for a spot that will satisfy your craving for a good meal and drink out, this relaxed spot will definitely scratch that itch. That all being said, there isn't anything about the place that would make me recommend it to someone outside the area or from out of town. You will definitely have a good time and enjoy yourself! read more

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Great food every time, fast service. Wow, the beet salad is the perfect size for 2 people. Surf & turf yummm. Thank you.

We brought our previously purchased growler to get it filled with their Della which is a Kolsch beer style that is similar to a Weiss/Belgium style. Extremely enjoyable! ( I am not a regular beer drinker). It was super easy to purchase. As soon as we walked in there was someone there to direct us where to go to purchase the beer. The service was good. The ambiance was friendly. read more

Have eaten here a half dozen times. The fish & chips are really good. I've also had the burger of the day which was delicious. Love their appetizers such as the cheese curds, pretzels and garlic fries. My husband loves their brewed beers. Reasonably priced and fast service. Nice atmosphere too. I recommend eating here! read more

Service: The staff was great! Very welcoming and friendly, one of them even showed me the barrels they age beer in and explained their whole process for making the Krampus beer. Food: The food was delicious. For a brewery, you would expect average food, but not here. I got rudimentary stuff wings and a double-stacked cheeseburger. The wings were crispy, the burger was delicious; the meat tasted fresh. The beer was also good too, especially the stouts Ambiance: The mood and aesthetics of the place were very good. very traditional. read more

Located in an old Irving park neighborhood. Parking could be challenging on the weekend but there are usually street parking if you look hard enough. That said, we came here on a Halloween weekend. The restaurant was packed so we waited about 20 minutes. Once we were seated and ordered, the food came pretty quickly. We ordered their burger and chicken sandwich - both were cooked to perfection. The grilled chicken wasn't dry at all. The fried zucchini came in huge slices but tasted good. The chicken wings were a bit dry. Also they charged 50 cents for each sauce which was not disclosed upfront. My family liked the beers we ordered. Food were on the pricey side for the area. Yes, this is a brewing company. And yes, it's family friendly. read more

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Great food and great service. Our waiter was able to answer all our questions and made great recommendations. The steak was so flavorful and the octopus was delicious. So many flavors on both dishes. read more

Old Irving Brewing - Wood-Fired Steak and Wood-Fired Spanish Octopus * - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best brewpub in the city. Food - grilled octopus is one of my faves. Burgers and wings are all great too. They add a culinary twist to every dish. My wife had the tuna fish sando and they added some diced hard boiled eggs. Added a creamy texture. Really nice. Beer - seasonal rotations are all excellent. Love their various hazy's. Drinks - Like the food, they always have a nice selection of custom cocktails. Mezcal old fashioned was excellent. Ambiance - always packed. Prefer bar seating. Bartenders are very attentive. read more

This was a great place for some unique craft beer. The pretzel sticks with cheese are fantastic and so were the cheese curds. The biggest challenge might be pricing. I think most items should be about 25% less in price. The greatest asset is the speed of service. I received my flight about 1 minute after it was ordered. The food, 2 minutes after being ordered. read more

You can create your own flight! Wings and burgers were delicious, kid friendly joint! read more

Old Irving Brewing - Choose any beer and create your own flight! The wings and the burgers were delicious! Very kid friendly atmosphere! - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Good beers, good conversation, cool bartenders and great service! Shoutout to Mike for all of the recommendations and suggestions. He's a great dude and made the vibe that much better! A friend told me to stop here on the way into the airport from downtown and it didn't disappoint! read more

Old Irving Brewing - Hoppy Pilsner - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Tasty food, fast service, great beers, and a cool atmosphere to boot. If you can get a table at this place go for it, you will not regret it. Food wise try the burger it is SO GOOD, along with the fries that are almost too tasty to review. The brisket tacos are a home run too, you won't regret getting them, and if you need to take some of them home they reheat pretty well the next day too. read more

After several trips to old Irving brewery, we came upon a situation that could have been ugly, but yet was turned into a positive and will reassure our return many times in the future. As customers we were unaware of a policy that the restaurant/brewery had, and while initially confronted regarding it, the entire staff turned it into a positive that I feel everyone left satisfied with. With all drama aside, the food is absolutely amazing, (The brisket nachos are to die for) my compliments, the chef and the culinary team The service is impeccable and deserves recognition and high praises to the management staff that are capable of excepting constructive criticism to assure that the patrons always leave happy and satisfied. read more

Old Irving Brewing - Brisket nachos at old Irving brewery - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We learned about Old Irving Brewing one very late night across the street at Sidekicks when the bartender recommended we try a Beezer from across the street. We took her word for it and were so pleasantly surprised that we made it a point to check it out. Street parking was no issue on Sunday afternoon. I'm not sure if that's the case all the time. Tables were readily available and there was room at the bar. Our server was super chill and enjoyable. Had some good recommendations for us. Our favorite brew is still the Beezer. The burrata appetizer with watermelon is amazing. The wings are also worth ordering. Parmesan fries are super tasty. The Cauliflower burger was okay, the Tokio chicken sandwich was also okay. We'll probably stick to appetizers when we go back but overall a good experience. read more

Old Irving Brewing - Beezer - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois