Best Restaurants with Great Beer in West Loop

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A photo of Guinness Open Gate Brewery - Chicago restaurant

1. Guinness Open Gate Brewery - Chicago

4.5

Awesome(195)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Brewery • West Loop

Booked 20 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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2. Beatrix - Fulton Market

4.7

Exceptional(2734)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • West Loop

Booked 109 times today

Beatrix is a neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant and meeting place in Chicago’s River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market, The Loop and Oak Brook neighborhoods. The restaurant is the brainchild of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises’ Founder Rich Melman, Executive Partner and Divisional President Marc Jacobs and Chef Partners Andrew Ashmore, Rita Dever and Susan Weaver. The menu features healthy meets delicious options, and is known for its iconic coffee and bakery counter, including signature cookies, in-house pastry favorites and our house blends from Beatrix Coffee Roasters, featuring Light, Dark, Espresso and Decaf roasts.

3. Leña Brava

4.7

Exceptional(1052)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • West Loop

Booked 30 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.

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4. RAMEN-SAN Whisky Bar - Fulton Market

4.7

Exceptional(774)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • West Loop

Booked 30 times today

Ramen-san is a bold and energetic neighborhood joint that slings hot noodles, ice-cold beer and rare expressions of Japanese whisky all to the tune of the best ’90s hip-hop in town. It respects the traditions but keep things uniquely untraditional in its yuzu sake bombs, crispy dumplings, spicy kimchi fried ramen and more. The restaurant is open for lunch, dinner and late-night dining seven days a week.

A photo of Federales - Fulton Market restaurant

5. Federales - Fulton Market

4.7

Exceptional(44)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • West Loop

Booked 26 times today

Federales is a lofty, open-air restaurant and bar concept with a casual atmosphere. Centered around tasty drinks, delicious tacos, and an urban industrial vibe, it's the go-to bar for guests looking to have a good time and a memorable experience.

A photo of Haymarket Pub & Brewery restaurant

6. Haymarket Pub & Brewery

4.6

Exceptional(54)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brewery • West Loop

Booked 2 times today

The West Loop's original brewpub, Haymarket has been making Great Beer For Great Beer Drinkers in Chicago since 2010. Two bars and two dining rooms offer plenty of space for groups of all sizes. Along with a wide variety of beers and spirits, the eatery provides a diverse menu, which includes sandwiches, salads, pizza and house made sausages from our scratch kitchen. A convenient Chicago location, it is also a popular venue for private parties, showers and corporate meetings. Shoot pool and throw darts in our Tavern Bar. We appreciate your patronage and support!

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7. Centennial Crafted Beer & Eatery

4.9

Exceptional(415)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • River North (Chicago)

Booked 1 time 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.

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8. Parlay River North

4.0

Excellent(96)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sports Bar • River North (Chicago)

Booked 12 times today

Located in the heart of River North, Parlay at Joy District is a lively, ultramodern sports bar perfect for catching the game, weekend brunch, or after-work happy hour. With high-definition TVs throughout, elevated bar fare, and thirst-quenching cocktails, it's a go-to for Chicago locals and sports fans alike. The vibrant atmosphere and versatile private event space make Parlay River North ideal for game days, group gatherings, and special celebrations.

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9. Lou Malnati's - Chicago, Michigan Ave.

4.6

Exceptional(521)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • River North (Chicago)

Booked 131 times today

No true Chicago experience is complete without a visit to one of the oldest names in Deep Dish Pizza: Lou Malnati’s. Located in the Wrigley Building just north of the Chicago River on the Magnificent Mile, enjoy Legendary Chicago Deep Dish and thin crust at the place that’s been perfecting it for 50+ years. A cozy, yet stylish dining experience awaits in the lower level of the two-story space, with an ambience that pays homage to the history of the Wrigley Building in unique ways. Whether you’ve been out shopping, sightseeing or in a day full of meetings, Lou Malnati’s Michigan Avenue is the perfect spot to satiate your deep dish cravings.

10. Kaiser Tiger

4.0

Excellent(785)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • West Loop

Booked 1 time 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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Laurie
Portland / Oregon •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Fun for brunch. Good variety of interesting options. Attentive service.
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Beatrix - Fulton MarketPrice: Moderate• American• West Loop
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4.7
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Samantha
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Food and drink were excellent. The only downfall was that the cod in my cod fillet taco was over cooked
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Federales - Fulton MarketPrice: Moderate• Mexican• West Loop
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4.7
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Karen
Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Took a while for our food to come out and when it did the temperature of the ramen felt like it was sitting out for a while.
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RAMEN-SAN Whisky Bar - Fulton MarketPrice: Moderate• Japanese• West Loop
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4.7
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George
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
4 words..Order the short ribs You will thank me Also if you are looking for a quieter dining space , ask to be seated upstairs.
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Leña BravaPrice: Expensive• Mexican• West Loop
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4.7
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Kelly
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 15, 2025
We arrived early on Father's Day (815am) with our 2 kids. We were the only ones in the brewery when we arrived, and we were treated like celebrities :) We received prompt service that was above and beyond expectations. Drinks and food were fantastic & high quality and we had a great time. Thank you thank you!!
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Guinness Open Gate Brewery - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• Brewery• West Loop
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4.5

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