Best Restaurants with Great Beer in Little Italy / University Village

46 restaurants available nearby

1. The Publican

4.5

Price: Expensive

• American • West Loop

Booked 58 times today

A homage to oysters, pork and beer, Executive Chef Paul Kahan's eclectic menu is inspired by simple farmhouse fare in a space evocative of a European beer hall.

2. Kaiser Tiger

4.4

Awesome(755)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Loop

Booked 33 times today

Kaiser Tiger opened in May 2014 and has already been nominated as Best Bar by Time Out Chicago and named America's Number 1 Beer Hall by Jetsetter. Sausage, Bacon and Beer are the specialty at this bi-level indoor and outdoor space. Soft baked pretzels, gourmet sausage and unique bacon dishes are on offer along with a killer list of 24 craft beers. In winter you can play Ice Curling in the beer garden.This is the second venture by the guys who brought you Paddy Long's Beer & Bacon Pub in Lakeview.

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3. Guinness Open Gate Brewery - Chicago

4.5

Awesome(108)

Price: Expensive

• Brewery • West Loop

Booked 50 times today

Where 260 years of Irish Brewing expertise meets American beer creativity. Inspired by Chicago, crafted by Guinness. Look out, Chicago.The Guinness Open Gate Brewery Chicago features a Taproom, Restaurant, and the first ever Guinness Bakery, all located right in the heart of Chicago's West Loop. Come indulge both your curiosity and your tastebuds, while experimenting with a new world of flavor.

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4. Centennial Crafted Beer & Eatery

4.8

Exceptional(400)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • River North (Chicago)

Booked 9 times today

At Centennial, our passion is craft beer and our focus is simple: to celebrate craft beer. Beer can bring people together on a common ground and has the ability to create a community. Beer can elevate food. Beer is culture. We feature 56 taps with a selection of 36 rotating craft beers. In addition to our taps, we feature a high volume of beers available in bottles and cans, as well as a curated selection of craft spirits and wines. Centennial also features chef-driven food with an emphasis on craft beer. The menu focuses on beer pairings and incorporating beer as an ingredient. Centennial also features smoked, char grilled, and wood-fired ingredients.

5. Daisies Chicago

4.7

Exceptional(223)

Price: Expensive

• American • Logan Square

Booked 91 times today

Midwest Italian restaurant focusing on house made pastas, utilizing vegetables from Chef Joe Frillman’s family farm. Our bakery and cafe serves La Colombe Coffee alongside an array of pastries and sandwiches crafted by Chef Leigh Omilinksy.Dinner reservations are available Tuesday - Sunday; we are closed for dinner service on Mondays. Our cafe operates from 7:00am - 3:00pm every day. Lunch is available from 11:00am - 2:00pm every day. We do not take lunch or cafe reservations, it is first come first served. Please note that there will be a 25% service charge applied to all bills. This goes to pay our staff equitably as well as provide health and other benefits not typically offered in restaurants.

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6. The Berghoff Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(2535)

Price: Moderate

• German • Downtown / Loop

Booked 29 times today

---The Berghoff Restaurant is a Chicago landmark, serving German-style cuisine and culture since 1898. One of the oldest family-run businesses in the nation, now run by the fourth generation, Pete Berghoff. Today's Berghoff menus have evolved to add newer, lighter, and more contemporary dishes, but it's still the same old Berghoff, down to the famous root beer. In December 2018, the Berghoff family opened Adams Street Brewery, aptly named after the street they have called home for over a century, to nod to their brewing roots and commemorate the restaurant's 120th anniversary.

7. Industry Ales

4.6

Exceptional(67)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / Loop

Booked 22 times today

Industry Ales is your destination in downtown Chicago for delicious food, brews, and cocktails. Featuring a lunch and dinner menu curated by Chef Steven Kowaleski, an in house brewing program from Head Brewer Michael Gretz, and a full craft cocktail program lead by James VanDerBosch. Stop in to see a nod to Chicago's forgotten history in this new elevated take on the classic brewery. It's located in the heart of the loop, just steps from your favorite iconic Chicago landmarks. Industry Ales features a dining room, beer hall, as well as two private dining and event spaces. Whether you join us for a quick lunch, group dinner, or after work libations, we are happy to serve you! Don't miss out on our $5 draft beer happy hour or daily specials, follow us on instagram @industryales for our most up to date offerings. Can't wait for you to join us! Interested in hosting a happy hour or private event? E-mail events@industryales.com to host your next party or gathering with us.

8. Leña Brava

4.8

Exceptional(997)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • West Loop

Booked 27 times today

Located in Chicago's West Loop, Leña Brava is a culinary gem celebrating the dynamic flavors of Baja California Norte. Our kitchen, devoted to the art of live-fire cooking, breathes life into dishes that embody the essence of Mexican culinary traditions and the diverse tastes of Baja. Influenced by a fusion of Mexican, Mediterranean, and Asian cuisines, our menu transcends conventional boundaries, offering an array of vibrant ceviche, tantalizing agua chiles, succulent flame-kissed Pacifico seabass, and hearty steaks.Under the skilled guidance of Chef Brian Enyart, with over two decades of innovation in Mexican cuisine, we showcase seasonal ingredients, capturing the essence of Mexico and Baja Norte's culinary landscape. Complemented by our open-plan kitchen and curated beverage program, spotlighting an immense mezcal collection and an array of Baja, New and Old World wines, Leña Brava invites guests on a culinary journey, where Mexican tradition harmonizes with innovation.

9. South Branch

4.7

Exceptional(1241)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Loop

One of the best restaurants in Chicago’s Loop in the heart of downtown. Enjoy full views of the Chicago River, nestled among the city’s skyline.

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10. Lou Malnati's - River North

4.3

Awesome(146)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • River North (Chicago)

Booked 85 times today

If you’re on the hunt for the best pizza River North has to offer, look no further than Lou Malnati’s. Located in the Near North Side of Chicago neighborhood, you can enjoy Legendary Chicago Deep Dish and thin crust at the place that’s been perfecting it for 50+ years. Our River North restaurant features a full-service bar, dine-in, carryout, delivery, group ordering, and drop-off catering. During the warmer months, we also offer outdoor seating.While you’re out in this vibrant, ultra–stylish neighborhood, Lou Malnati’s River North is the perfect spot to satiate your deep dish cravings.

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shayna
Nashville •6 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Overall, the best restaurant I’ve been to since moving to Chicago. The appetizers were phenomenal, the main courses felt a little short, but still we’re good . And I did notice that they forgot to give us our onion soup and sparkling water we ordered
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Daisies ChicagoPrice: Expensive• American• Logan Square
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4.7
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Jonathan
Indiana •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Everything was amazing. Food was delicious. Service was exceptional. We try to hit the Publican every time we visit Chicago. We will definitely be back.
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The PublicanPrice: Expensive• American• West Loop
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4.5
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Doug
Orlando / Central Florida East •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Wanted to try curling as we were in Chicago for Christmas We really enjoyed the food, drinks, and the curling
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Kaiser TigerPrice: Moderate• American• West Loop
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4.4
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Ellen
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
As soon as we arrived the hostess made a point to tell us there was a 2 hour limit to the table and if we weren’t finished and they needed the table we would have to move . This was news to us as open table makes No mention of this at all. Apparently guiesss management is addressing this with open table. Also if you’ve already gone to the Guinness brewery in Dublin please be aware this is nothing like that. The beef stew served with au jus broth instead of a hearty beef gravy as usual. Salads and burgers were good. Fried cheese curds amazing ! Service was outstanding
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Guinness Open Gate Brewery - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• Brewery• West Loop
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4.5
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Charlie
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 19, 2024
Good times and it was great food. We didn’t drink but I’m sure beer was great too.
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Centennial Crafted Beer & EateryPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• River North (Chicago)
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4.8

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46 restaurants available nearby

1. The Publican

2. Kaiser Tiger

3. Guinness Open Gate Brewery - Chicago

4. Centennial Crafted Beer & Eatery

5. Daisies Chicago

6. The Berghoff Restaurant

7. Industry Ales

8. Leña Brava

9. South Branch

10. Lou Malnati's - River North

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