Beer Gardens And Patios To Visit In Greater Chicago In 2023

ILLINOIS — Mother Nature has given the Chicago area a taste of springtime weather already this year, but reliably warm weather — known to locals as patio season — has yet to arrive.

But the owners and operators of many of the local craft breweries that offer cozy beer gardens and patios for their patrons to enjoy around the greater Chicago area know that at some point, warmer temperatures will settle in to stay.

Sometimes chilly conditions haven’t stopped some brew pubs and taprooms from opening their outdoor space, allowing bundled-up patrons willing to brave the cold to enjoy an adult beverage or two with friends. But as forecasts become more favorable in the days and weeks ahead, more beer lovers will make their way to their favorite neighborhood watering hole to enjoy the weather and a cold frosty beer.

So whether beer-lovers from around Chicago and the neighboring suburbs prefer to support their local brewery or hop around the region in search of new brews and a change of scenery, Patch has you covered with a variety of outdoor beer patios and gardens to check out this spring and summer.

Chicago has become a hotbed of craft beer offerings from tasty IPAs, seasonal saisons, and farmhouse ales to more traditional lagers. So no matter your beer style of choice, here's a roadmap to get your summer beer garden tours started.

Alter Brewing, 12 S. First St., St. Charles

Arlington Ale House, 111 W. Campbell, Arlington Heights

Arrowhead Ales, 2101 Calistoga Drive, New Lenox

Banging Gavel Brews, 17400 Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park (Opening date TBD)

Blarney Stone Pub, 15400 S. Cicero, Oak Forest

BuckleDown Brewing, 8700 47th St., Lyons

Bulldog Ale House, 2387 E. Joliet, New Lenox

Church Street Brewing, 1480 Industrial Dr., Itasca

Deja Brew, 5219 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn

Hailstorm Brewing, 8060 186th Street, Tinley Park

The Landmark Inn Bar and Grille, 1352 Shermer Rd., Northbrook

Midtown Wine Bar, 100 S. State St., Manhattan

Noon Whistle, 1748 W. Jefferson, Naperville

Penrose Brewing, 509 Stevens, Geneva (Nestled next to Taproom and Brewery, the patio offers a welcoming atmosphere where you can unwind and savor a variety of craft beers, all while soaking up the sunshine and fresh air. Patrons are sure to find it a perfect spot to enjoy a refreshing pint with friends or family. Whether customers are looking a local looking for a new hangout spot or beer enthusiasts visiting the area, the Penrose Patio is the perfect place to indulge in a delicious brew and soak up the ambiance of the brewery.

Pollyanna Brewing: Locations in Lemont (431 Talcott Ave.), Roselle (245 E. Main St.), and St. Charles (106 S. Riverside Ave).

Une Annee’ Brewing, 6343 Gross Point Rd., Niles (First come, first served, Monday and Tuesday, Reservations Wednesday-Sunday

Rooftop Tap, 12231 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights

Sketchbook Brewing, 4901 Main St., Skokie (The 6,000-square-foot area features an expansive patio, lush lawn, solar lights and space for 200 or more guests. Patrons can enjoy live music on Sundays, food pop-ups every weekend, and well-behaved pets are welcome! Right off the Skokie Valley Trail bike path and CTA Yellow Line, it’s a perfect summer spot to enjoy a beer under the sun.)

Soundgrowler, 8201 183rd Street, Tinley Park (open rain or shine) The space offers large tables with umbrellas and ample seating to enjoy lunch or dinner outside with your beer or drink of choice. This year, the brewery added a set of bags for our guests to enjoy as well. Children and well-behaved pets are welcome on the patio.

Temperance Brewing, 2000 Dempster St., Evanston

Ten-Ninety Brewing, 1025 Waukegan Rd., Glenview

3 Corners Grill & Tap, 901 E. Lincoln Highway, Tinley Park

Two Brothers, 205 N. Broadway, Aurora

The Vine, 101 Center Street, Grayslake (opens mid-June)

Werk Force Brewing, 14903 N. Center St., Plainfield

JBD White Horse Inn, 348 W. Maple St., New Lenox