Goose Island Brewpub
- Neighborhood: Sheffield/De Paul
- 1800 N. Clybourn Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60614
- 312-915-0071
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Fresh-beer enthusiasts have always benefited from the Goose Island label in the Chicago area. But the nectar is served up even fresher in the label's own brew pub. The menu features more than 50 different ales and lagers, including Honkers Ale, Ceres Wheat, XXX Porter and Naughty Goose. A large central bar is often jam-packed with an after-work crowd watching Cubs or Bears games.
Iin the kitchen is chef and certified cicerone Andrew Hroza. Tours of the brewery take place at 3 and 4:30 p.m. every Sunday, followed by a brewer-led tasting. All this -- and souvenirs, too -- for just $5.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Clybourn and Sheffield and Willow.
- Parking:
- Free Lot and Street
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 73 Armitage. Red Line Train: North/Clybourn.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m.-midnight Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- Bar Food, Burgers, and American Traditional and Classic
- Meals Served:
- Weekend Brunch, Dinner, and Lunch. Brunch: on Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. For the restaurant. It's a good idea, especially on weekends.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Brewpub
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes. Full menu, beer and 5-gallon kegs.
- Games:
- Pool Tables
- Food:
- Salads, fish, pastas, sandwiches.
- Features:
- Catering, Late Night, and On-site Merchandise. T-shirts, caps, fleece.
- Facilities:
- Arcade and Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Free jukebox. Golden Tee. Five private rooms accommodate groups from 20 to 200.
- Worth Noting:
- Recommended
- Specialties:
- House label beers. Ask about their "MBA Program" -- "Masters of Beer Appreciation" -- in which you get a punch card for tasting 35 beers, and receive prizes along the way.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No. But there is an enclosed porch/dining area.
- Delivery:
- Yes. Call Dine In, 312-491-1999
- Seating :
- For 75
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"Love the fish'n'chips!"
By Comensal from Oak Park, December 29, 2009
I kinda like the changes at Goose Island: the food is more interesting and the beer menu is delightful -- something for any taste. Tonight, we were...
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"Great Beer and that's all..."
By mcnkldzyn from Uptown, July 3, 2009
I agree with Gisela in her review. The beer is great (closest thing Chicago has to a real brewpub) but the service is terrible and the food is even...
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"Good Beer Terrible Food"
By JDBlogage from Mount Greenwood, April 26, 2009
Been here a few times in the last few years, and I like the atmosphere and the beer selection is great. However, the food was always a bit bland i...
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Calendar of Events
Goose Island Brewpub
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Brewery tour
2/14/2010 - 1:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 4:30 PM -
Fat Tuesday at Goose Island Brewpub
2/16/2010 - 6:30 PM -
Brewery tour
2/21/2010 - 1:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 4:30 PM
