We first learned about Skeleton Key when we visited Bengston's Pumpkin Farm and fell in love with…read morethe Octoberfest beer offered onsite from Skeleton Key Brewery. Intrigued, we found our way to Skeleton Key Brewery and have been in love ever since! The moment you walk into Skeleton Key, you feel welcomed by the staff and inviting space /ambiance. With the main bar area and a part space, there is plenty of room to spread out. Clean, open, and quirky decor, we really enjoy being physically inside of Skeleton Key. The seating is also well spread apart and very comfy! For this reason, we often come to hangout, do some work, and watch games. It is a great place to come and spend some time with others! But, most importantly, the beer is delicious and well priced. The Octoberfest is scrumptious and what brought us to Skeleton Key. But Saudade, Frog Splash, and Migratory are some of our other favorites. My husband has loved all of the IPA's he has tried. Adam and all of the other staff are absolute delights! They make the experience even more positive and something we look forward to! We always look forward to our next Skeleton Key Brewery visit! Cheers!

We went here after a trip over to IKEA. We sat near a window in a booth. We had a few beers which…read morewere pretty good. We also had good service. A good pit stop while shopping.

We had a very lovely dinner here a few weeks ago. Wonderful outside area - very large and even has…read morea guitar player during the summer months? We started with the Classic Grizzly Knot (small) and it was delicious - perfect for two people to share. We then shared one of the special Detroit - Style Pizza. I would say ~8 focaccia style pizza (that reheated wonderfully the next day). It was a special - so I think it was a spicy sausage w/ hot honey? I truly can't recall, but it was fabulous - great combination and the crust was so good. I would recommend this restaurant. We thoroughly enjoyed the pizza and atmoshere.

We had hoped for a nice evening on the large patio, but a sudden storm doused those plans. Inside…read moreseating was nice, lots of big screens with sports and fun bar vibe. Our server was great, suggesting that if we ordered an appetizer, one Detroit style pizza would be plenty. And she was right. We had the best cheese curds I've had south of the Wisconsin border. Light breading and excellent taste. I chose the Mt Massive craft brewed IPA and it was very good. Not too fruity or hazy, a solid IPA worthy of a second round. We got the Chi-Town Detroit-style (a lot of Great Lakes attitude there) and it was wonderful! Sauce had great flavor, but the focaccia bread crust was outstanding. Light and buttery, not like a heavy deep dish crust. So good! Highly recommend. Desserts looked awesome, but we were too stuffed. Looking forward to a return visit with friends to try one (or two) of them!

Great service, very dog friendly, and excellent beers!…read more We hit up 5 breweries in 2 days and this was our favorite one! Gimme more of that Midnight Mariachi! Thanks!

"Bougie brewpub" is probably the best way to describe this spot. Compared to the Downers Grove…read morelocation, this one has a full kitchen, plenty of indoor seating, an outdoor patio, and TVs everywhere, perfect for catching a game. At first, I thought it was on the pricier side, but after a few visits, I don't mind paying a bit more for the nicer ambiance. Happy hour runs weekdays from 3-5 pm with $5 beers and some food specials. The burgers are always a solid choice, and they've got a great draft list with options you don't usually see in stores. I'm especially a fan of their pales and IPAs. 'Til next time, cheers!

Found out about this brewery in Westmont and came to try a few beers. It's in a pretty hard to find…read morelocation in some industrial area, the worst thing about it. Whiskey Hill is a funny name, as this place has beer, not whiskey. Oh well, what they have is still good. There's a pretty good selection including some hoppy and sours. A lot of breweries are in kind of strange areas. It's the case with this one. This is located on Vandustrial in a building it share with some offices and whatever. Lots of trucking companies around here. There's semis parked along the street. Anyway, the beers. It's about $6 a pour. It's not quite a pint but whatever. Even so, a pretty good price for a small brewery. Has many to choose from. Best was the 7 Mile Bridge. It's a Belgian Weisse with key lime, toasted coconut, and vanilla. A lot of lime flavor. This is almost like a sour to be honest. A pretty strong one at 7% ABV. There's not a whole lot on tap, but they manage to have quite a bit for a microbrewery to be honest. Get some beers on tap or take some of the cans to go. It's a small place but when it's warmer they have a patio. There's no food but sometimes there's food trucks.

I came here with my future mother in law and it was not super busy for a Saturday . They have a…read morenice selection of beer on tap and one cocktail on tap( old fashioned my fave!) we ordered a steak crab Rangoon which was rich and creamy . The service was very attentive. It was on the Inkind app so I was able to use my credits.

We weren't in a dinner mood, but we saw that they had a great selection of cocktails and beer, plus…read morelive music. We did order the Brisket Rangoon which were crisp and cheesy like you would expect from a Rangoon. The Rye Old Fashioned was great and the Signature Old Fashioned was very enjoyable. The atmosphere was warm for a brewery and the music was enjoyable as well. Overall it was a good way to wind down St. Valentine's Day.

A new brewery that opened where a previous one used to be, I admit I'm blanking on the name, but…read morethis version is very nice, with a full food menu and beer list. Feels like a nice sit down restaurant. I got the Baton Rouge Chicken Sammy which was good, and a nice portion size, and then to drink the Pazzo's Taproom and the Little Light, enjoyed both. They also have several beers available to go in cans. The space is pretty big, can hold a good amount of people. It's a pretty popular spot, it's right next to the Metra station, so it can get crowded, especially on a weekend night, but thankfully we were able to get a table without a reservation, but wouldn't hurt to to have one. Would definitely come back if I'm in the area.

Cute brewery. No food but I saw a pizza menu & understand they have food trucks sometimes & you…read morecan bring your own food to eat here. It's a bit cold inside wearing my thin long top so dress warmly. The non alcoholic beers were good. Friendly service.

We love the beer here and it's a fun atmosphere for groups or families! They usually have a food…read moretruck in the front lot. It's honestly just really great beer, and the other patrons are so friendly. Service was great, too!

Checked out this hip Willowbrook brewery. It has been around for a while and has great stuff. Black…read moreHorizon may not have as much as others but there's quite a few styles to get. Kind of hard to find but that adds charm to it. They also have fun events and parties. Best things are the beers of course. It's for sure not the biggest but they still manage to produce a lot. There's quite a variety of styles. A lot of the classics as well as more exotic. It's about $8 a pint. Kind of a lot but again they make smaller batches of these. Best one we had of these was the Guapo Gaucho. This is a dark Mexican lager. Made with chili arbol and cinnamon. The food is pretty limited. Has breadsticks. These come pre bagged from a local company. Check the calendar. They have some food trucks come a few times a month. For sure it's worth looking for. It's actually open daily which is especially rare for a brewery to be honest. This is located by the Target on Quincy Street.

In the area so decided to scope out. They don't offer beer…read moreflights which was weird because what brewery doesn't and the website said they did. Bartender acted like she didn't want to be there at all. Beer was ok. Mango habanero was interesting. Didn't like the pale hefeweizen.

Easy to find location. Great outdoor seating options. Decent not amazing beer for the most part but…read moregood. It's hard to impress me. lol I love the logo and the name. I appreciate them hosting vegan markets sometimes. That's extra awesome. The service is quick and helpful. They are good with suggestions. I like the atmosphere. It's a comfortable bar and I like the proximity to the brew house.

Have I really not already reviewed Miskatonic?!? Shame on me! Miskatonic is amazing. Their beers…read moreare seriously good, from great fresh beers like IPAs to some of the best barrel aged stouts like their Dungeon Master series. But let's talk about the vibe of the place as a whole. Have you heard of HP Lovecraft? The Old Ones? Or D&D? This place embraces that shit and so much more. If you're a nerd like me, if you like beer like me, and if you love the weird lie me, this lace is for us. Let me know if you're coming and I'll buy you a beer if I'm there too. Their beers are excellent, with lots of great options, from lighter beers to IPAs to serious aged stouts. The food has gotten very impressive in recent years, both internally and with food trucks or popups. And don't even start with me on their live music! Amazing! Every time I'm within a stones throw of here, you'll find me here having a pint. Come say hi.

I've driven past Goldfinger Brewery more times than I can count, always telling myself, "I need to…read morestop in one of these days." Today finally felt like the right excuse. My service dog, Cooper, officially passed his service dog certification, so we wanted to celebrate. As it turned out, we accidentally picked the perfect day, it was Goldfinger's 6th anniversary. Between the outdoor tents, live music, food trucks, and everyone enjoying themselves, the place had an incredible energy. It felt like a big block party without feeling overcrowded or chaotic. The staff couldn't have been friendlier. They made great beer recommendations, welcomed us right away, and even brought Cooper a bowl of water without us having to ask. As any dog owner knows, the quickest way to our hearts is by treating our four-legged sidekick like family. Watching Cooper happily soaking up all the attention on such a big day for him made the experience even more memorable. The beer was excellent, the atmosphere was exactly what you'd hope for from a neighborhood brewery, and the whole place just had that genuine, welcoming vibe that makes you want to come back. It may have taken me six years to finally stop in, but I can promise it won't take me that long to visit again. Cheers to six years, Goldfinger and thanks for helping make Cooper's big day one we'll both remember.

This is our go-to brewery in the area. The best lager and…read moredark beer! You can bring your own food here or order a pizza at the kiosk. The bartender is always so nice and friendly. Very cozy place and family friendly.

This is quickly becoming my local neighborhood bar. We love stopping in here after our commute home…read morefrom the city or on a random afternoon to get out of the house. They have a lot of board games to borrow, pinball machines and multiple TVs usually playing some live sports. The best part about this place though is the staff - we've met the owner a few times when we're in, and have a favorite bartender who always seems to be here when we come. They are absolutely incredible and seem like just good people. For those who become regulars, the Draft Class membership is definitely worth it if you can snag one!

NINETY-NINE BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL…read more This bottle shop in downtown Downers Grove has a myriad of craft options. Prior to last weekend, every time I walked past Orange & Brew the lights were still off (they don't open until noon) so I had no choice but to peer longingly thru the windows into a dark business. I finally stopped in during normal hours with the family in tow on the first Saturday in August. I got a mix-and-match 4pk of IPAs + pilsners for my dad, who has oft complained about the lack of decent brewskis at my house. Well Opa, now you've got a quartet of 16oz craft cans to pick from, so no more grumbling about "only shitty light beer" in the downstairs fridge! They have a large cooler for people to take beer to-go. My wife grabbed a 4pk of rosé hard cider ($13) which she later claimed tasted too much like kombucha. I found it refreshing, like a Woodchuck or Strongbow with a gorgeous deep purple hue. Of course I had to play their four pinball tables on the left side ($1 per game). They had a Stranger Things (with snazzy UV kit upgrade!), Deadpool, 007, and Rick & Morty. The first three are newer Sterns that play decently, but R&M is a strange design from Spooky Pinball that I've yet to figure out. * TL;DR * Take one down, pass it around.....that'll be $6, please! Orange & Brew shares plenty of similarities with Beer Shop in Oak Park: brews on tap, assorted brews in bottles on a shelf, and a fridge full of cold brews to take home. The biggest difference is that O&B has pinball tables, and that bumps them up a star. The guy behind the counter who tapped my beer didn't smile (or even say thanks) when we cashed out. I got the feeling he was apprehensive about my wife and I bringing our 4yo & 1yo kids in here, probably afraid they'd crack open and chug a beer without paying. But seriously, they were very well behaved. If I'm in the area and Orange & Brew is open, I'm definitely stopping in for a cold pint and a few games of pinball. Check them out!