27 Best Beer Bars near Downers Grove

Orange & Brew® Bottle Shop and Tap Room Bar • $$
1027 Burlington Ave, Downers Grove

Customers` Favorites

Pollyanna Sugar Cookie Fun Size
Pipeworks Pineapple Guppy
Blackberry
Pastry Boy

“Always easy-going bartenders with lots of local craft beers on tap, plus a good selection of bottle and cans. Ciders and NA beers as well. Bartenders will give you a taster before you buy a 5 or 12 oz pour. Customers friendly too, sit right at the bar or outside at tables under umbrellas and strike up a conversation. Board games are available inside. Seen beer drinking parents bring their little kids sometimes. You can bring your well-mannered dog inside too.“

4.6 Superb28 Reviews
Alter Brewing Company Brewery • $$
2300 Wisconsin Ave UNIT 213, Downers Grove

“We had our wedding reception in the Barrel Room at the Downers Grove location in September. Lisa was amazing to work with from start to finish! She was responsive to my hundreds of emails (almost not kidding) and always available when I would reach out to look at the space. She helped me work out my vision for the space, was present during our rehearsal to make sure the initial setup was what I wanted and then was around the entire day of our wedding to make sure things went smoothly.We loved Alter before our wedding, but she and the staff are definitely a reason we will keep coming back and recommending events being held there! Also, not to leave out how awesome the beer is.“

4.3 Superb40 Reviews
The Beer And Now Beer Bar • $
2801 Ogden Ave Suite 7, Lisle - 4.95 miles

“This has been my go to place since they opened. Mary and her team are the best! Very knowledgeable and down to earth. They always have a great selection and the pricing is good for the beers they sell. Come check them out if you haven’t already!“

4.9 Superb36 Reviews
GroundLevel 105 Wine Bar • $$
105 W St Charles Rd, Lombard - 5.38 miles

Customers` Favorites

Smoked Brisket Panini
Crispy Cauliflower
French Onion Soup
Chicken Pot Pie
Mashed Potatoes
Lobster Bisque
Short Rib Melt
Fish & Chips
Garlic Fries
Surf & Turf

“I love the atmosphere here! Very industrial, loft vibes are nice. Menu is very good. I would say the menu is very diverse and reminds me of a fusion restaurant. Great drinks( I had the passion fruit margarita) and so are rhe buugers! Nomi provided excellent service!“

4.7 Superb71 Reviews
206 Brewing Company Brewery • $$
600 E North Ave., Carol Stream - 7.88 miles

“We stopped in on a Friday afternoon, curious about 206. The reviews are true, it’s a little gem. Very nice range of beers and ciders for all tastes. The service was excellent. Informative and friendly. One of us enjoyed the milder beers, a lager and a wheat, while the other went for the hoppy varieties.“

4.8 Superb36 Reviews
The Open Door Taproom & Bottle Shop Bar • $
20 S Prospect Ave, Clarendon Hills - 3.03 miles

“Discovered this place while biking to catch the BNSF back to Chicago. Usually would bike past to hop on the train at Western Springs or LaGrange Road. But one day I stopped short and popped in here. Really impressed by the selection of beer, wine, and whiskey. Before the Derby, they had three different bottles of Blanton's Bourbon. I asked for a smell (it's not Jimmy John's, I know) and they obliged me without so much as a blink of the eye. Quite an impressive wine selection. They are serious about their libations and happy to share their knowledge. I really like this place. Good vibe and great drinks. Check it out. Not sure why some clown gave it two stars. But reading that review, it's the poster who is confused, not the establishment. Cheers!“

4.8 Superb35 Reviews
JT's Porch Saloon & Eatery Bar & Grill • $
665 W Roosevelt Rd, Lombard - 3.66 miles

Customers` Favorites

Traditional Wings with Buffalo Sauce
Served w Fries & Hush Puppies
Alaskan Cod Fish Sandwich
Italian Beef Egg Rolls
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
JT's Nacho Platter
Chopped Cobb Salad
California Burger
Beer Selection
Boneless Wings

“Delicious food: huge patty melt came with pasta salad also delicious! We also got an order of chicken fingers and they were sooo good! They were beer battered and the coleslaw was very good. Hubby walked in to place an order the place was super packed nowhere to sit. Bartender was quick to help place our order to go. Will definitely be back.“

4.6 Superb87 Reviews
Greek Islands Lombard Greek • $$
300 E 22nd St, Lombard - 2.6 miles

Customers` Favorites

Greek Islands Cold Plate
Saganaki Flaming Cheese
Flaming Saganaki Cheese
Mediterranean Sea Bass
Home Made Gyros Plate
Mediterranean Chicken
Pan Fried Calamari
Spinach Cheese Pie
Dessert & Coffee
Grilled Calamari

“I had a wonderful time with my beloved cousins. The service was great and they treat you like you are their family and are just so enthusiastic. At one point there was a spontaneous spot of Greek singing with me and my cousins joining in with our server Pete!!Food was delicious, we had so many dishes which we shared in the traditional way we Greeks do and then we also had our main dish bit by then we most of us were pretty full so we took them home for later ( which my daughter enjoyed my dolmades)Love Greek Islands, hope we go again soon!!“

4.5 Superb155 Reviews
Miskatonic Brewing Company Brewery • $$
1000 N Frontage Rd c, Darien - 5.56 miles

“Reached here by a mistake! And a good one at that ?Amazing brews and good music - they even played me a Ted Nugent (Stranglehold) on request ?We were hungry though and split from there to downtown! But the time spent here was just great! Quaint place for a good brew, good music and good company ?“

4.6 Superb38 Reviews
302 Wheaton Hamburger • $
302 W Front St, Wheaton - 6.39 miles

Customers` Favorites

The Chorizo Burger
Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Tenders
Root Beer Float
Onion Rings
302 Burger
Big Pretzel
Tater Tots
Hamburger
Hot Dog

“Picked up food to go for the grandkids. Kid's burgers, fries, fruit and beverage along with a Baked Pretzel.All items were well prepared and were ready ahead of expected time.Kid-friendliness: Kid's meal, freshly prepared with fries, mandarin orange segments.“

4.5 Superb83 Reviews
Noon Whistle Brewing Brewery • $$
800 E Roosevelt Rd, Lombard - 3.72 miles

“Noon Whistle has always been a cool spot with some great beers, but they recently also launched a new food menu. Of course we had to try the pizza and it was so fricken good. We were there yesterday for lunch and I’m about ready to brave the -30 degree temps to go eat the same lunch again. You have to check it out.“

4.5 Superb64 Reviews
WILDS Slots & Bistro Beer Bar • $$
Free Rear Parking, 10446 W Cermak Rd, Westchester - 7.12 miles

“We came down from oklahoma city for my wife b/day and was craving wings but different, and we found this place, amazing wings, air fried not oil fry and full of flavor and crispy, the fresh hand cut fries are amazing, only wish there were more flavors to choose from, but none the less very satisfy, only regret was we found this place on our last day here and not sooner, the owner is very friendly, and easy to talk to“

4.6 Superb21 Reviews
Tannins Wine Bar & Boutique Wine Bar • $$
112 N York St, Elmhurst - 7.29 miles

Customers` Favorites

Bottle of Wine with Friends
Charcuterie
Retail Shop

“My boyfriend and I went to Tannins for his birthday and ordered a flight of wine. It was awesome, the bartender was really nice and super great about suggesting menu items to try. We tried one of the cheese plates and loved it! We will definitely be back :).“

4.5 Superb35 Reviews
Beer on the Wall Beer Bar •
105 N York St, Elmhurst - 7.29 miles

“I definitely like the concept of this place. Different breweries and you get to choose the size of the beers. It's kinda like a little beer grocery store since they have sooooo many beers to buy and even order ahead. They have games and even Mario! They have outdoor seating just wish they had more space inside .. nice staff“

4.5 Superb28 Reviews
Old Town Pour House (Oak Brook Center - Oak Brook) American • $$
8 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook - 4.16 miles

Customers` Favorites

Nashville Hot Chicken Wrap
Pour House Chopped Salad
Blackened Salmon Salad
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Smoked Chicken Wings
Filet Mignon Sliders
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Bacon Cheeseburger
Pour House Burger
Chicken Sandwich

“My dining experience here was great, our server was Matt, he was very attentive, made sure our experience was great. The food didn't take too long considering they had a big party going on while we were seated. Definitely recommend coming in here ! And ask for Matt he won't disappoint!“

4.4 Superb391 Reviews
The Bavarian Lodge German • $$
1800 Ogden Ave, Lisle - 3.97 miles

Customers` Favorites

Wienerschnitzel with Bread Dumplings and Gravy
German Sausage Platter Pick Two
The German Sausage Platter
Stuffed Potato Dumplings
Bavarian Lodge Meatloaf
Bavarian Pretzel Basket
Scotch Egg with Mustard
Homemade Apple Strudel
Liver Dumpling Soup
German Potato Salad

“Had a great time here, the food was great, service was excellent, and definitely a good food category that is barely touched south of the WI/IL border. Worth a return trip and will be back as long as the beer selection is maintained and the kitchen quality remains steady to what we had. Excellent choice considering the location and ease of hitting craft breweries afterwards.“

4.4 Superb116 Reviews
The Village Tavern & Grill of Carol Stream Bar & Grill • $
291 S Schmale Rd, Carol Stream - 7.63 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fish Fry Platter with Fries
World Famous Chicken Fingers
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Finger Platter
Pot Roast Sandwich
Soup of the Day
Beef Stroganoff
Reuben Sandwich
BBQ Pulled Pork
Bourbon Burger

“One of my very favorite places to go for any meal, lunch or dinner. It's also my kids favorite place to go for any meal, lunch or dinner. Everything I get here is tasty. Well prepared. The service is great. The drinks are always good and the beer is cold. They have a very good atmosphere and a very pleasant wait staff.“

4.4 Superb100 Reviews
Dunkley's Tavern Bar • $$
96 E Lake St, Addison - 8.59 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Avacado Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Avocado
Cheeseburger Deluxe
Chicken Sandwich
Dunkley Burger
Chopped Salad
Chicken Wings

“A new favorite! THE FOOD IS AMAZING!!! The atmosphere is very chill and the service is good. the blonde bartender is the best (No names) The only reason I did not give Service and Atmosphere 5 stars is because there were a couple of instances where we walked in and were not greeted by anyone. The bar had not been cleaned from previous customers (empty drinks, dirty glasses, and food crumbs) and there was no clean spot to sit. We stood there for almost 5 minutes, watching the bartender talk to some guy at the corner end of the bar. She never even looked up for us to get her attention. Other than those couple of times, it’s been great! We also love to play the machines when we go there ?“

4.3 Superb50 Reviews
302 South Burgers • $
302 Town Square, Wheaton - 4.94 miles

Customers` Favorites

Funnel Cake Fries
Chicken Sandwich
Burger and Fries
Chicken Tenders
Grilled Cheese
Vanilla Shake
Soro Burger
Onion Rings
Tater Tots

“So, my good buddy, Johnny, aka Johnny bag of donuts was all like flipping out about this place telling me I need to try it out and that it's totally fantastic, great place to take the kids and omg they have THE BEST ONION RINGS.That was the first red flag. Who raves about onion rings anyway? Raving about an onion ring is like raving about pump number nine at the Mobile on Ogden and being like oh my gosh pump number nine. It's the smoothest pump at the gas station. It's incredible. You've got to try pump number 9. You've got to try it. It's the best pump in the gas station.Ok pal, calm down.Any sane human is thinking yeah it's a gas pump and a gas pump is a gas pump and they all pump gas. If you've pumped gas on pump 1 or pump 2, it's the same as pump 9 or even pump 8. Pump 8 doesn't get enough love.But no, John went on raving about these onion rings like there were some mythological creature. A unicorn onion ring only available at 302 South in Wheaton and it's the greatest onion ring your legal tender for all that's public and private possibly purchase.So I caved.We went there to try the mythical onion ring.And my thoughts?Well let me tell you this onion ring is a cut above the rest.This onion ring was superlative.This onion ring could quite possibly bring world Peace.This onion ring was yummy.Never mind the fact that the food is yummy and affordable.Ignore the fact that it is centrally located in a lovely shopping area.Ignore the fact that the staff is friendly and kind and attentive.Ignore the fact that they have a lovely outdoor seating.And by all means, definitely ignore the fact that they have a wonderful beer selection, you most certainly want to ignore that wonderful, wonderful fact. At the end of the day, nothing else matters but how the onion ring performs.All of these high praise are nothing because the onion ring is superlative.Come for the onion ring.Eat the onion ring.Savor the onion ring.Be the onion ring.“

4.3 Superb63 Reviews
Freedom Brothers Pizzeria & Alehouse Naperville Pizza • $$
1293 S Naper Blvd, Naperville - 6.86 miles

Customers` Favorites

BYO Personal Detroit Style Pizza
Margherita with Pepperoni
Grilled Cheese Pizza
Loaded Potato Pizza
Build Your Own Pizza
Grateful Bread
Sugar Mountain
Number 13 Baby
Red Barchetta
Chicken Wings

“Their food is excellent! We had the best waitress, Layah! The only thing I do say is maybe turn the music down just a tad because it was hard to have conversations with the people we had at our tables. Other than that awesome place to eat great family time. The atmosphere is great and the food especially is wonderful Definitely recommend“

4.3 Superb166 Reviews
Nobel House American • $$
419A N Main St, Glen Ellyn - 5.37 miles

Customers` Favorites

Smoked Brisket Sandwich
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Noho Prize Platter
Sweet Potato Fries
Brussels Sprouts
House Fries
Onion Rings
Burnt Ends
Poutine
Tots

“Starting with the potato leek soup, wow, the smoke flavor in this soup really elevated it to a new level. Then the burnt ends served over BBQ potato chips, it was a double good combination. (Pro tip: the chips that soak up the burnt ends drippings are dynamite. Finished of the night with the cowboy Reuben... Seriously good “

4.2 Good55 Reviews
Warrens Ale House Gastropubs • $
51 Town Square, Wheaton - 4.98 miles

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Nashville Hot Chicken
Goose Island Beer SPF
Italian Beef Egg Rolls
Buffalo Cheese Curds
Beer Hall Pretzel
Craft Draft Pints
Impossible Burger
Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Wings

“Food is consistently good. Love the toasted pork belly and cheese sammich and tomato soup for dipping. One comment is that I love the music at lunch. It's classic rock mostly, right up my alley, and not played so loud you can't talk to the people at your table. For dinner, my wife and I are hesitant, because depending on who is controlling the music, it can be very loud and very annoying and repetitive music. I can handle most music but not so loud I can't talk to the people at my table. Otherwise this is a great place for me - close to home, with very good beer and food.“

4.1 Good160 Reviews

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Bev's

Bev's Wine Bar • $$
245 S Washington St, Naperville - 7.52 miles

Customers` Favorites

Bananas Foster Crème Brûlée
Grand Marnier French Toast
Bacon and Egg Potatoes
Hamburger with Fries
Large Truffle Fries
Italian Cream Soda
Short Rib Benedict
Goat Cheese Balls
Short Rib Tots
Steak Sliders

“I loved everything about Bev's - most importantly the food was incredible and inventive. Our server made several spot on recommendations and was the right amount of present at the table. The music/space wasn't too loud, so it was easy to converse without shouting. The women's restroom was clean. I'll definitely be coming back to Bev's and recommending it wholeheartedly.“

4 Good111 Reviews
Old Town Pour House (Freedom Commons - Naperville) American • $$
1703 Freedom Dr, Naperville - 5.98 miles

Customers` Favorites

Peanut Butter Snickers Pie
Filet Mignon Sliders
Kung Pao Cauliflower
Smoked BBQ Platter
Impossible Burger
Scorpion Burger
Smoked BBQ Ribs
Pretzel Bites
Fried Pickles
Smoked Wings

“Had a coworker's retire party here. We had finger food and drinks. The area was roped off. Only minor issue was the roped area was across from the bar and didn't allow for much movement around the tables or to easily get at the food area. The Left Hand Milk Stout was great. The selection of beers is wonderful (see photo). Located on the first floor. Handicap parking accessible.Parking: Handicap parking available.Wheelchair accessibility: The front door is not handicapped accessible. For how packed the place was when we were there, I think getting about in a wheelchair would be difficult but not impossible.“

4.1 Good279 Reviews

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Pints

Pints Bar & Grill • $$
112 S York St, Elmhurst - 7.21 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fried Cheese Curds
Sweet Potato Fries
Pot Roast Nachos
Chicken Wings
Street Tacos
Beef Burger
Tater Tots
Burgers

“Fantastic experience. All of the staff were super friendly. Bartender (I think her name was Courtney) was the shit. Professional but fun/spunky. She was like BAM here's your drink then BOOM here's all your refills (I'm a thirsty bitch), ZING here's your food. Anyplace with sweet potato fries is gonna be a place I go back to. TRIVIA ON TUESDAYS!!! definitely coming back for that.“

3.8 Good80 Reviews
Shoeless Joe's Ale House & Grille Beer Bar • $$
1480 W Lake St, Addison - 9.61 miles

Customers` Favorites

Beer Battered Chicken Fingers
Sante Fe Chicken Egg Rolls
Buffalo Chicken Flatbread
Sweet Potato Fries
Stuffed Mushrooms
Fish and Chips
Fried Pickles
Lobster Bisque
Brunch Burger
Italian Beef

“I frequent the Shoeless Joes Addison location for lunch, work related events, and most recently a family celebration. Few things, I have never had anything on the menu that isn’t amazing. The staff delivers quality service in a timely manner. They’re easy to plan events with and go out of their way to ensure you have everything you need to entertain your guests stress free. The party room is great for private corporate meetings or special family events - The AV is FANTASTIC. Finally, the outdoor space is clutch. Great space. Great people!“

3.7 Good97 Reviews
Tapville Social - Naperville American • $$
216 S Washington St, Naperville - 7.47 miles

Customers` Favorites

Beer-Battered Pickle Chips V
Wisconsin Cheddar Curds V
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Spring Cocktail Flight
Savory Chicken Wings
Southwest Egg Rolls
Brisket Street Tacos
Santa Fe Eggrolls
Margarita Flight
Burger and Fries

“Fun downtown place to go have brunch and have a few drinks! My wife got the coffee flight and absolutely loved the flavors and the presentation, very unique and cool! Friendly staff, very clean and walking distance to the Riverwalk. Will definitely be back!“

3.7 Good295 Reviews
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