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The Best Breweries In Chicago
A guide to the 24 best breweries in a city that has a ton of breweries.
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Miru
Miru is a pricey Japanese restaurant located in the St. Regis Hotel in Lakeshore East. It has a spectacular view and great desserts.
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Desert Hawk
Desert Hawk is a bar in Wicker Park with great Mexican food and burgers from Taco Sublime.
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Offshore Rooftop
Offshore is the largest rooftop bar in Chicago, with great views of the skyline and the lake.
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Kennedy Rooftop
The Kennedy is the rooftop bar of the Hyatt in Wicker Park, with sweeping views of the skyline.
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Estelle's Cafe and Lounge
Estelle's is a bar and restaurant in Wicker Park with a late-night menu.
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Monarch and Lion
Monarch and Lion is a British pub in Streeterville with interesting gin-based cocktails.
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Lone Owl Pub
This Wicker Park spot has the spirit of an Irish pub and an eclectic menu channeling the Pacific Northwest.
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Grammar
Grammar is an all-day cafe located in a converted school house, serving tasty Detroit-style pizza and drinks.
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Two Zero Three
Two Zero Three is the coffee shop at the ground level of the Virgin Hotel in the Loop, and is a great spot to get some work done.
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Queen Mary Tavern
Queen Mary Tavern is a rustic cocktail bar in Wicker Park with great drinks and a $1 oyster Happy Hour.
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Will's Northwoods Inn
Will’s Northwoods Inn is a neighborhood bar in Lakeview with solid bar food, and an allegiance to all things Wisconsin.
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Taco Sublime
Taco Sublime is a fantastic pop-up inside of Marz Brewery in Bridgeport with great fried cheese tacos.
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Nomonomo Japanese Pub + Grill
Nomonomo is a Logan Square izakaya from the same team behind Ramen Wasabi next door.
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Moody Tongue
Moody Tongue is a South Loop brewery with a tasting menu, good beer, and an excellent German chocolate cake.