Chicago - Wrigley-ville?

todd_k · Apr 8, 2006

Any cool bars or breweries in Chicago around Wrigleyville, besides Harry Carey's? I'm heading out there in a few weeks for my sister-in-laws grad school graduation.

I also want to hit up Ditka's since I'm a Bears fan.

Just got my Reds vs Cubs tickets in the mail! :rockin:

Rhoobarb · Apr 9, 2006

I'm a Sox fan that lived near that area for many years. Most of the bars in that part of town, the Cubby Bear, Yak-Zies, Murphy's Bleachers, etc., are woefully overrated. But the best place, IMHO, and must-stop for beer lovers, is Goose Island Wrigleyville. It is a few steps from Wrigley on Clark and the beer is better and, believe it or not, cheaper than all the other bars around the ballpark that sell primary BudMillerCoors in plastic cups.

There are no breweries that give tours in the city, AFAIK. But there are some great beer bars not too far from the park. Here's some links:

The Map Room
Hop Leaf
Piece Brewery and Pizzeria
Jak's Tap in the Loop
and if you want to hop the Metra Electric line and head to the south 'burbs, the best brewpub in the midwest, IMHO, Flossmoor Station.

A great place with a large beer selection is Sam's on Marcey St., just off of Clybourn St. near the original Goose Island.[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] [/FONT]
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AHammer16 · Apr 9, 2006

Go to goose island! Evey thing aroud there is swill, old pile, miller and bud. It gets insane after a game in that area. There is a good calm English pub restraunt about 1 block south of Wrigley on the east side of Clark. That is were I go after every game. But if you want a frat party feel then go just north on clark to Bernies. They have an outdoor area. If you need more info, I'm here.

MrSaLTy · Apr 12, 2006

Rhoobarb said:
and if you want to hop the Metra Electric line and head to the south 'burbs, the best brewpub in the midwest, IMHO, Flossmoor Station.

I live about a mile from Flossmoor station and they really do have great beer. (great burgers too) I totally love the pulman nutbrown they brew and really dug the Ironhorse stout but they hardly ever have that anymore.

Rhoobarb · Apr 12, 2006

MrSaLTy said:
I live about a mile from Flossmoor station and they really do have great beer. (great burgers too) I totally love the pulman nutbrown they brew and really dug the Ironhorse stout but they hardly ever have that anymore.

Oh, man - we need to organize a meet there sometime. :mug:

My girlfriend lives ~ 10 mins. from the place and we both love it. She made a friend of brewmaster Matt Van Wyk one night when she was there without me - he recalled her from the brewery tour we did there one Sunday - and got a free sample of nearly everything! We love the Gandy Dancer Honey Ale and even tried to brew a clone recently. Still too early to tell if we were close. The X-IPA is a hop lovers delight and another favorite! I check their BrewBlog regularly.

MrSaLTy · Apr 13, 2006

I have never been there when the brewers were there

although I'm usually there only at night. I should take the tour though... I dodn't even know they had one..... I usually busy drinking the beer.

skifast1 · Apr 13, 2006

Rhoobarb said:
My girlfriend lives ~ 10 mins. from the place and we both love it. She made a friend of brewmaster Matt Van Wyk one night when she was there without me - he recalled her from the brewery tour we did there one Sunday ...

That doesn't happen to be your gf in your avatar, does it? No wonder Matt remembered her!

Rhoobarb · Apr 13, 2006

skifast1 said:
That doesn't happen to be your gf in your avatar, does it? No wonder Matt remembered her!

She is a natural blonde, and she is cute, but no, that ain't her.

Their brewmaster, Matt, is usually there behind the bar in the evenings on Friday nights.

They give tours every last Sunday of the month. Here's the info. It's worth it for the free tasting. Matt pours something like 5 or 6 pitchers of brew, pours samples of each, then leaves the pitchers on the table for all to finish off! On our tour there were only 6 people of drinking age and two of them - an older couple - left the remaining pitchers with us. You do the math!

Bernie Brewer · Apr 13, 2006

I'm glad I stumbled onto this thread....... I'm heading down to Wrigley in a couple of weeks to see the Brewers crush the Chubs (hopefully) and hit a couple of spots in the process......I'll have to give Goose Island a visit. Any other ideas post them please I'm interested!

AHammer16 · Apr 23, 2006

ablrbrau said:
I'm glad I stumbled onto this thread....... I'm heading down to Wrigley in a couple of weeks to see the Brewers crush the Chubs (hopefully) and hit a couple of spots in the process......I'll have to give Goose Island a visit. Any other ideas post them please I'm interested!

Keep on dreaming. Go Cubs!

Bernie Brewer · Apr 23, 2006

AHammer16 said:
Keep on dreaming. Go Cubs!

LOL you might be right.....I really thought this was going to be the Crew's year. It still could be, but they're going to have to get their heads out of their a**es and right the ship pretty soon. I really am glad they switched leagues, though, cause Cub fans are WAY more fun to give crap to than any in the American League. GOBREWERS! :tank:

Cheesefood · Apr 24, 2006

ablrbrau said:
LOL you might be right.....I really thought this was going to be the Crew's year. It still could be, but they're going to have to get their heads out of their a**es and right the ship pretty soon. I really am glad they switched leagues, though, cause Cub fans are WAY more fun to give crap to than any in the American League. GOBREWERS!

Yeah, but with Kerry "Spliters" Wood, Mark Prior and now D. Lee on the D.L., our chances of a winning season are about the same as the chances that Sosa WASN'T juicing when he hit all those runs.

Bernie Brewer · Apr 24, 2006

Cheesefood said:
Yeah, but with Kerry "Spliters" Wood, Mark Prior and now D. Lee on the D.L., our chances of a winning season are about the same as the chances that Sosa WASN'T juicing when he hit all those runs.

Lol don't forget to add Barry "the D***head" Bonds to that ever-growing list.......

AHammer16 · Apr 27, 2006

Just got ticket for a brewers vs cubs game up in milwaukee. Party time!!!!. Love tailgating at that park! Lotz o' Pissers!!

Cheesefood · Apr 27, 2006

AHammer16 said:
Just got ticket for a brewers vs cubs game up in milwaukee. Party time!!!!. Love tailgating at that park! Lotz o' Pissers!!

Which game? I'm going to be in Milwaukee on July 8th (is that the Sat night?) to watch the Cubs make Miller Lite out of the Brewers.

user 574 · Apr 27, 2006

Cheesefood said:
Which game? I'm going to be in Milwaukee on July 8th (is that the Sat night?) to watch the Cubs make Miller Lite out of the Brewers.

Cheese, you ever go to summerfest? ends July 9th. I'd try and sneak an extra day/night in for that if your into music etc.

Rhoobarb · Apr 28, 2006

desertBrew said:
Cheese, you ever go to summerfest? ends July 9th. I'd try and sneak an extra day/night in for that if your into music etc.

Summerfest rocks!:rockin: Literally!

Way better than Taste of Chicago, for my money. Haven't been in years. When I went, it was usually on a Saturday. I'd get there early and spend the day, but get the hell outta there before nightfall - it just gets too darn crowded!

user 574 · Apr 28, 2006

Rhoobarb said:
Summerfest rocks!:rockin: Literally! Way better than Taste of Chicago, for my money. Haven't been in years. When I went, it was usually on a Saturday. I'd get there early and spend the day, but get the hell outta there before nightfall - it just gets too darn crowded!

It's been 10+ years since I've been there too. Last time I went was on July 4th (Big Mistake). Left at midnight and didn't get home until 4a because of traffic. Seeing Cheese is 30 he'd probably have fun, I'm getting too old for nights at Summerfest as well

. Or at least get a hotel downtown that you can crawl to.

Rhoobarb · Apr 28, 2006

desertBrew said:
It's been 10+ years since I've been there ...

That's about how long it's been for me! Each year I think about going, but haven't.

This year, I think I'll break that streak and actually take my girlfriend to Summerfest. I don't think she's ever been. After dark, maybe head over to the Milwaukee Ale House or the Water Street Brewery. Was in Beertown last Winter and stumbled upon the WSB while on our way to the MAH! I think I preferred it to the MAH!

To get back on-topic, HurricaneFloyd and/or ablrbrau, where did you end up visiting when you were in Chicago?

Cheesefood · Apr 28, 2006

desertBrew said:
Cheese, you ever go to summerfest? ends July 9th. I'd try and sneak an extra day/night in for that if your into music etc.

Yeah, it's Country Night when we're there. Booo. We are going to walk around the Water street area and hit up as many bars as we can before passing out.

Bernie Brewer · Apr 28, 2006

Rhoobarb said:
That's about how long it's been for me! Each year I think about going, but haven't.

This year, I think I'll break that streak and actually take my girlfriend to Summerfest. I don't think she's ever been. After dark, maybe head over to the Milwaukee Ale House or the Water Street Brewery. Was in Beertown last Winter and stumbled upon the WSB while on our way to the MAH! I think I preferred it to the MAH!

To get back on-topic, HurricaneFloyd and/or ablrbrau, where did you end up visiting when you were in Chicago?

Haven't been there yet-going tomorrow. We are meeting friends at the Cubby Bear before the game then afterwards we might go to Goose Island-lookin forward to it! Even though I'll be the only Brewer fan in the bunch.

Not too optimistic about the game though- Doug Davis is pitching for the Crew and he's been getting shelled this year. No matter I'm gonna have a blast no matter what. :ban:

Cheesefood · Apr 28, 2006

Cubs, 6. Brewers, pwned!!!

Rhoobarb · Apr 28, 2006

ablrbrau said:
... We are meeting friends at the Cubby Bear before the game then afterwards we might go to Goose Island-lookin forward to it! ...

Try and get your friends and you out of the Cubby Bear as quick as you can!

Just because you are a tourist doesn't mean you have to drink like one!

Goose Island is practically across the street. Cross Clark St. and go south (left) a couple of doors. You'll be glad you did! :mug:

Bernie Brewer · Apr 28, 2006

I'll do that- they're big Cub fans and they just want to go onto the 2nd floor and stare at the big Wrigley sign. I'll let them have their fun and then start pushing them out the door!

P.S. Yeah Cheese I know- I watched it on FSN. I fully expect a repeat tomorrow with Davis and Rusch pitching. Davis can't find the zone and no matter how bad Rusch is( and he SUCKS that 's why the crew got rid of him) the Crew can't hit him.

Cheesefood · Apr 28, 2006

ablrbrau said:
I'll do that- they're big Cub fans and they just want to go onto the 2nd floor and stare at the big Wrigley sign. I'll let them have their fun and then start pushing them out the door!

P.S. Yeah Cheese I know- I watched it on FSN. I fully expect a repeat tomorrow with Davis and Rusch pitching. Davis can't find the zone and no matter how bad Rusch is( and he SUCKS that 's why the crew got rid of him) the Crew can't hit him.

Don't underestimate Rusch. He seems bad, but in reality he sucks way the hell more than you can ever imagine. What can we say though, he's there to replace a guy (Wood) who spends more time on the bench than the varnish.

Rhoobarb · Apr 28, 2006

ablrbrau said:
I'll do that- they're big Cub fans ...

That's truly sad.

Someday, the rest of Chicago will come around and realize The White Sox won the World Series... hello!...

Reminds me of a joke I recently heard:

A popular bar had a new robotic bartender installed. A fellow came in for a drink and the robot asked him,"What's your IQ?"

The man replied, "150."

So, the robot proceeded to make conversation about Quantum physics, string theory, atomic chemistry, and so on. The man listened intently and thought, "This is really cool."

So, the man decided to test the robot! He walked out of the bar, turned
around, and came back in for another drink. Again, the robot asked him, "What's your IQ?"

The man responded, "100."

So, the robot started talking about football, baseball, SI swimsuit models, sensual topics and so on. The man thought to himself, "Wow, this is really cool." So, the man went out and came back in a third time.

As before, the robot asked him, "What's your IQ?"

The man replied, "Ummm... I think, 50... maybe."

The robot said, "So... how 'bout them Cubs?!

Dude · Apr 28, 2006

Cheesefood said:
Cubs, 6. Brewers, pwned!!!

BOO. I think the Brewers are setting the record for leaving the sacks full and not getting any runs.

3 times last night and what, twice today? Come on!!!!!!!!

Cheesefood · Apr 28, 2006

Rhoobarb said:
As before, the robot asked him, "What's your IQ?"

The man replied, "Ummm... I think, 50... maybe."

The robot said, "So... how 'bout them Cubs?!

Come on, we all know that joke started in the opposite direction.

Cheesefood · Apr 29, 2006

Cheesefood said:
Don't underestimate Rusch. He seems bad, but in reality he sucks way the hell more than you can ever imagine. What can we say though, he's there to replace a guy (Wood) who spends more time on the bench than the varnish.

Told ya. 16-2. We sucked.

Rhoobarb · May 1, 2006

Sitting.

In the rain.

Watching the Cubs get shellacked. Hopefully, you were able to make it over to Goose when the game was over. Which, IIRC, was about the middle of the 4th inning!

Fortunately, the Sox and the Bulls won!

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