Goose Island Brew Pub

Chicago, United States

3.7

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34 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 312-915-0071
Website:
www.gooseislandbrewpubs.com
Address:
1800 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL, 60614
b/t Sheffield Ave & Wisconsin St
DePaul
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
690 ftClybourn & Wisconsin SB
760 ftClybourn & Wisconsin NB
930 ftNorth & Sheffield/Kingsbury
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Takes Reservations
Yes
Delivery
No
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Good For
Dinner
Parking
Street, Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
No
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Casual
Noise Level
Average
Good For Dancing
No
Alcohol
Full Bar
Happy Hour
No
Best Nights
Thu, Fri, Sat
Coat Check
No
Smoking
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Wi-Fi
Free
Has TV
Yes
Waiter Service
Yes
Caters
Yes
Has Pool Table
No
Accepts Apple Pay
No

Today

Today 11:00 am – 1:00 am
Open now
Local time (Chicago) 23:47 Friday, 29 November 2024

Business hours

Monday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 1:00 am
Saturday 11:00 am – 2:00 am
Sunday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm

Description

Specialties

Craft Beer, Beer & Food Pairings, Special Events

History

Established in 1989.

Located in the heart of bustling Lincoln Park, our brewpub is the perfect spot to sample all our specialty beers. Since 1988, Goose Island has consistently brewed Chicago’s finest hand-​crafted ales and lagers. Our brewers produce an unmatched variety of seasonal brews, with over 20 drafts to choose from every day. And not only can you sample our award-​winning beers, we also serve outstanding lunch and dinner selections. Try our famous Stilton burger, or choose from a variety of beer food, fresh salads, small plates and more.

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34 reviews of Goose Island Brew Pub

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Place rating: 5
Elgin, IL
We came here yesterday to celebrate Father’s Day. BEST lunch thanks to the great food and the best server. Cherice is outstanding in every way. I’m not a beer drinker but my daughter and ex-​husband are. Cherice took the time to put together a small tasting selection for me after asking some key questions about what flavors I liked and what flavors I didn’t like about beer. I found the perfect beer from the samples she bought and enjoyed an SPF with my lunch. We started with mussels that were perfectly seasoned with chirizo that we LOVED. For lunch, our daughter ordered the Cuban, her Dad ordered the Pulled Pork and I got the All American Burger. The food was amazing. All of this topped off with the wonderful service that Cherice gave us made our Goose Island experience the best! Great food, great atmosphere, best service. A definite recommend.
Place rating: 4
Tempe, AZ
So yea… My first time at Goose Island in Chi Town was a very unexpected & pleasant surprise. The beet/​beat (sorry… Had to…) salad was delicious as was the mushroom soup. Companions LOVED the «for reals» Fish & Chips and the Pulled Pork sandwich was some of the BEST companion had eaten in a long time! Server was adequate… A sweet and genuine smile would have helped! Too full for dessert but fear not… I’ll tackle that next time. YUM scale 4 outta 5!!!
Place rating: 3
Culver City, CA
Stopped by for a quick dinner at this Brew Pub. It’s pretty big place that regularly has tours and whatnot, but was only ¼ full on a late Tuesday evening.
The service was very good as our waitress suggested multiple types of beer they brew. I also had the fish and chips, which were A-​OK w/​me.
Place rating: 4
Chicago, IL
I’ve been here once before, and more recently, we came for late night bites and beer. Make sure to look for the Chicago flag icon next to the beer. It means the beer was locally brewed, so it’s all the more fresh and tasty!
Ordered the wings and the poutine. Both are excellent with beers!
Place rating: 4
Irvine, CA
Getting to grab some Chicago-​only brews was definitely on the top of our list for our Chicago trip and this joint did not disappoint.
They were out of at least 3 beers but had more than enough other options to choose from. We asked the bartenders for their favorites and were satisfied with all of their suggestions!
The poutine was delicious and the perfect snack for 2 while grabbing beers.
The staff was attentive and friendly and the casual vibes made for a very relaxing atmosphere. I definitely recommend visiting here if you are a fan of Goose Island beers!
Place rating: 3
Chicago, IL
We enjoyed lunch and a couple pints.
ALL WE WANT TO DO IS PAY.
Our server won’t make eye contact with us. My husband pulled out the «I feel like we’ve been shunned.»
We watched a lot of Amish Mafia, what can I say.
Place rating: 2
Chicago, IL
This is solely and review of the beer tour.
For the cost of $ 10 per person, the tour itself is pretty lack luster compared to others I have been on. Obviously this is not their main brewhouse, but basically the tour at the Clybourn location consists of standing in their ‘original’ brewery (which is quite small) and the tour guide answering questions people have about the location, history or brewing process, for as long as that takes. Although knowledgeable, the tour was obviously not scripted and he missed several points that he returned to later.
The best part of the tour is the tasting afterwards where they give you 5 samples to try and explain ‘how to taste’ beer. This was an informative tasting portion but something you could easily accomplish yourself by just ordering a flight from the bar.
Place rating: 4
Sterling, VA
Great beers, and decent service… but the foods nothing to rave about. Stopped in here after an event at Binny’s and opted for the pork sandwich. It was a little dry and the bbq sauce wasn’t too impressive. I’d definitely opt for other options if you’re hungry. Absolutely go for the beer though, that’s the only thing that saved this place.
Place rating: 4
Jeffersonville, IN
I thought this was a really nice place to hang out on a Sunday after an out-​of-​town concert Saturday night. I liked it way better than Lagunita’s. The food was pretty decent, I got the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich since that is in fact my middle name. Can’t go wrong with that. Also had a flight of beers, of course.
The tour was one of the most informative tours I’ve ever been on, although the brewing area is extremely small. The guy giving the tours was very knowledgeable, and afterwards we got to taste I think 5 or 6 different beers while he explained them. I would come back again.
Place rating: 1
Chicago, IL
This place is slipping. I used to love the food and beer selections here but not anymore. What happened to this place? On a recent visit I ordered what I always order: The fish taco and a small house salad. The fish taco was overstuffed and difficult to eat. It all fell apart because they didn’t properly heat the tortillas. It also was the first time I had it grilled, it never was offered to me like that before, so I tried it. Bad idea!
The salad was served on a tiny plate that crowded the greens so much that upon sticking my fork into it most ended up on the table. The fries my son had with his meal were a oily mess. Yuck!
They get one star for having fresh beer, although I wish it was colder.
Place rating: 4
Chicago, IL
The brew pub is a pretty solid place to go to grab a bite to eat and some nice beers. The food isn’t anything I’d go out of my way for but if you’re in the area or if you want to go on the tour I’d consider stopping here to eat.
The tour it’s self I’d say is more of a tasting then a tour. You spend maybe 15mins in the back room with a brewmaster who tells you how beer is made and then the group is lead into a large party room to try a nice variety of beers that they have on tap. In the end you get to keep your pint glass.
All in all we had a good time.
Place rating: 4
Foxboro, MA
I have to say, I was impressed when I got here… I’ve always been a fan of Goose Island beer… but I think that I was more excited that I was about to have a few Brewery Only Beers!
The bartenders were extremely helpful, friendly and talked to me about the beers that I was wanting to try.
So, one flight was on the way… and they were knowledgeable and put them in the order which should be drinked, instead of how I ordered them.
I will be back, it was a lot of fun!
Place rating: 4
Indianapolis, IN
When in Chicago, many things come to mind: Wrigley, deep-​dish, sausage… sausage. But if you have the itch for something truly local as I do, you look for the things that don’t come easy. Perhaps a little out of the way, but definitely worth the effort — the Clybourn Goose Island Brew Pub will knock your sox off.
I came here with a co-​worker on a Wednesday night and we had both never been. Since it was half-​priced app night, we went in on a few different appetizers and made a meal out of it. Fish tacos and the hummus were awesome, as well as the veggie chili. We also had a couple glasses of their seasonal barrel-​aged Cherry Saison, which was amazing. The beer menu is constantly changing, so always ask what seasonal brews they have on tap.
Service was great and the atmosphere was very pub-​like. This actually turned out to be a pretty good deal cost wise, too, we got out for under $ 40, with drinks and tip. Would definitely come back, four stars for the Goose Island Brew Pub
Place rating: 5
Summit, NJ
I knew we had to come to Goose Island when visiting Chicago last November and I’m really glad we did. There are two different Goose Island brewery tours in Chicago and it can be a bit confusing. The big company that produces all the Goose Island beer that is distributed throughout the country is different than the Brew Pub here; all beer made at the Brew Pub is exclusively sold here, which is pretty fun. The tour is a typical brewery tour where they show you the equipment and explain the brewing process. The tasting consists of 6 brews and they’re pretty good overall. The pub also has a bar and dining area and the wings and pretzels are really, really good. They will, on occasion, have Bourbon County Stout and we were lucky enough to try it (it’s amazing!!). It’s a great place overall and I’d recommend it to any beer fans!
Place rating: 4
Rahway, NJ
Nothing bad to really say. I like the location. Easy to find parking. The place is a modest size. Didn’t try the food but the menu looked decent. They had an extensive list of brews to try, many of which they only do in house. They don’t bottle ma g of these to take home which sucked.
Place rating: 3
Berkeley, CA
In checking later, I got completely overcharged on 2 shirts and 2 bottle openers on 11÷27÷15. Not sure what happened, but something suspicious going on.
The beer is awesome. Just be sure to check your receipts if you’re buying merch.
Place rating: 3
Chicago, IL
Yummy cheese curds and whoever our waitress was was super nice. She had the waitressing thing DOWN. Veggie burger, on the other hand, was just ok. I wouldn’t come here again on my own, but then again, I don’t drink beer, so I’m probably not the best judge of a brew pub.
Place rating: 1
Stuyvesant Town, Manhattan, NY
I had high hopes for the Goose Island Brew Pub. I was extremely disappointed. We sat in the «dining room» and it was the most uncomfortable setting to enjoy an adult meal. There were crying babies, no music. So weird. Our server was Cherice was quite annoyed with us because we took our time on deciding our order. I ordered the 312 classic beer. To be honest, it was watered down and it felt like a bad frat beer. My friend ordered the Bloody Mary which had an entire pepper corn and made it unbearable to drink. We both ordered a prime cheddar burger. Ordered it medium rare with onion rings. Our first bite was pure grease and oil. It made us sick to our stomach. The burgers were so well done. Overall it was not a pleasant experience. It may be fun on the weekend nights but I couldn’t wait to leave.
Place rating: 4
Exton, PA
Sat down at the bar and started with an extensive beer list, many exclusive to Chicago. The Green Line pale ale and All Purpose IPA to start off our lunch. We ordered a Caesar salad and fish tacos as appetizers. Both were good but the pulled pork sandwich was AMAZING. The pork was tender, flavorful and delicious. Overall, great first visit and even better beer. Just wish we had one in Pennsylvania.
Place rating: 5
Indianapolis, IN
I was here for a wedding after-​party and we had a great time! We all grabbed a beer of our choice and headed to the brewery tour. Our group agreed the tour was great, and we all learned something. Among other things, we learned the pub and the producer of the Goose Island bottled beer are completely separate; anything they develop at the pub will never be seen in bottles.
We all tried a lot of their pub-​only beers and loved everything! Even those non-​beer drinkers in the group found some choices to their liking. We also enjoyed a great assortment of food including some excellent sliders; I’m usually not a huge fan of sliders, but these were really flavorful and cooked perfectly (meaning, not over cooked). The pulled pork, pizza, soft pretzel and mustard and hummus and veggies were great as well. The assortment of dessert bars was a sweet finish to the evening.
Everyone was friendly and helpful, and the room was great! Plenty of seating, and very comfortable. This was a great place for a party!
Place rating: 3
Lake Zurich, IL
We were here on a recent Saturday afternoon. I guess we should have expected a pub menu, but We were slightly disappointed in the menu as it was not very big.
The beer selection was good, except we were seated in the «limited menu» area, and until we mentioned the small selection, there was no way to know more was available.
We did decide we’d like to come back and take the brewery tour, and maybe that would help our appreciation of the pub.
Place rating: 4
Chicago, IL
One of the best brewery tours i’ve been on! Sampled 4 beers? My favorites were the Matilda followed by Sophie. Actually, i loved the Matilda. This might be the beginning of a love story for beer as i’ve always been a hard liquor/​wine kind of girl. The sample sizes were gracious. The tour was an hour long filled with backdrop stories for each beer; brewing process and how the names originated. I must’ve missed it but whoever founded Goose Island has a fascination with women’s names. Plenty of street parking. I liked having the bar option at the entrance. You can buy a beer and take with you on the tour — pretty neat trick to get you to shell out some dough. Bought my tickets online for only $ 14/​person.
Warning: i wish they had later tour hours. I think the last one is at 4pm on the weekend?
Place rating: 4
Chicago, IL
Tasty food, great beer and a nice place to do a corporate event. I really appreciate the responsiveness of the private event staff, I have done 2 corporate events here over the last 5 years in two separate rooms, they are really nice rooms with A/​V hook ups so its easy to set up a presentation, and a fun event space where people feel like they are partying and not listening to a presentation on how to make your own q-​tips.
Cuban sandwich was a little too bready and didn’t seem to hold itself together, needed something else. The side item was also kind of forgettable.
Their beer list is impressive, lots of one offers you couldn’t really get anywhere else, or that is readily available. The Campfire beer is a personal favorite of mine.
Nice event space, ladies working the room didn’t seem to really know the beer list or confidently recommend a beer without going to the menu and just reading descriptions. Not critiquing someone who works there, but my strategy would to have a smaller size of one I thought tasted the most like bud light, gotten a taste, and come back with a bunch. We had beer tickets so that would have been kind of a waste I guess. I should just stick to what I know, making my own q-​tips.
Nice to have the parking lot also, would return and dance by myself on the pool table that may or may not exist, I am not sure.
Place rating: 3
Chicago, IL
Goose Island’s Brew Pub is more reminiscent of why I enjoyed the brewery in the first place. The beers are experimental, highly drinkable, and often times quite innovative. The food is completely passable for a bar and certainly doesn’t live up to it’s price point.
Place rating: 3
Springfield, IL
What if you want to drink Goose Island and have a bite, but you just don’t feel like going to Wrigleyville today. Or ever. I can sympathize. Come here instead. This slightly-​isolated location captures the «pub» atmosphere nicely.
Place rating: 3
Chicago, IL
I was so excited to try this place and I just wasn’t impressed. The staff and service were great. The beer selection was good. But the food disappointed me. Good food is important to me and the sandwich I got just didn’t wow me. The food was also a bit overpriced– $ 14 for a sandwich is a bit much. I will come back for the good beers but not the food.
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
Great food, amazing beer, and knowledgeable and friendly staff. They will always have different beers on tap (30 or so?) and they are always amazing. These guys have been doing it for years and they don’t pour garbage out. They had several cask beers as well — one is even made with local pumpkins!
The bar itself is awesome. The layout is great for sports and loud groups or the café on the side is a quieter chill place that you can enjoy your beer. I highly recommend going for a beer release event or the beer academy– once you see (taste) them again you will see that Goose Island still knows what they are doing.
Place rating: 3
Patchogue, NY
First stop as soon as I made it into Chicago after a long drive was a brewery, because that’s just my style. Surprisingly enough everything was great from the brews to the food and the awesome staff.
Minus a star for the AB in Bev thing
Place rating: 2
Chicago, IL
I’ve been to Goose Island Brew Pub twice this summer, and both time were just alright. The food is decent, though priced a bit too high for the quality. The most recent time, I got the Stinson burger, which was just okay for a $ 14 burger. I ordered the burger with a side of coleslaw, but the server gave me fries on accident. I was okay with eating the fries so didn’t mention it, but the fries were soggy. I also docked a star for service, since service both times I’ve been was very slow.
While I wouldn’t recommend coming here for food, I would definitely recommend the tours and tastings they do!
Place rating: 4
San Antonio, TX
Awesome atmosphere, staff, brews, and food. Come before 5pm for a more personal experience. Come after 5pm for the party. Get the crispy cauliflower. Unless you’ve tried all their beers, do yourself a flavor and get a flight. The people next to use got crispy cauliflower, hummus, and a meat and cheese plate because apps were half off! All looked delicious.
The staff is seriously amazing. They helped us pair our beer with a meat and cheese plate that was wonderful.
Place rating: 5
Philadelphia, PA
I’m a craft beer fanatic from Philadelphia, and have visited Goose Island twice now, over 4 trips to Chicago the past few years. Sure, the food is pretty good, you won’t have a bad meal here, but you also won’t get Michelin quality food. The gem of this review is the BEER. Remember folks, this is a BREWERY! There’s something to be said about a brewery from Chicago, that has become one of the east-coast’s favorite most sought after breweries. I’m talking, waiting list, lines down the side walk, entire bar tap-​takeovers, just to get Bourbon County Stout, Bourbon County Coffee, Bourbon County Barleywine. And let’s not forget my favorite Madame Rose, and Juliet! There’s also a ton of other beers from Goose Island that I love: Gillian, Lolita, Halia, Sofie, Matilda. I can go on…
Last week, I was at Goose Island Clybourn, and tried an amazing Biere de Garde called Old Town. What a special beer; strong, oakey, fruity, just perfect. I only wish I could take home a growler of it! They also have random Farmers Market series, and I tried one called Mr. Locomotive which was also amazing; smokey, coffee, and cocoa all in one glass. Delicious!
Goose Island is a front-​runner in the craft beer industry, and is loved by Philadelphians like me. Keep it up brew master! And come back to Philly soon for more tap take-​overs!
Place rating: 5
Glenview, IL
I stopped by here with a friend to grab something to eat before my kayaking adventure. The place was very lively and people were dressed up and also dressed down. It was a good mix of people. I ordered their veggie chili ($ 4/​bowl) and fish tacos ($ 4/​each) and it was a sizeable meal. Not only that, the food was delicious. The fish tacos had this cilantro lime chutney and I doused my taco in that. Then I ordered their flourless cake ($ 8). It was my first flourless cake and it was the best. Just writing about the food is making my mouth water. Stop by here because everything was great!
Place rating: 4
Chicago, IL
While their food is a little pricey, it’s also pretty darn good. Had a couple fish tacos and the brussels and lardon over the weekend. It was all really tasty. The tacos had a generous portion of fish and the salsa and slaw toppings were delicious. If only they were a little less messy.
Sofie is my favorite Goose Island brew, but this time I also tried their cider and it’s a winner.
Prior to this visit, I had done the brewery tour which was fun and informative. Definitely recommend it.
Place rating: 3
Markham, Canada
I was here for the beer tour during my Weekend in Chicago.
The tour itself was disappointing as basically we were standing around at the fermentation room surrounded by all the beer tanks while we listen to the guide going on and on while I almost fell asleep standing there.
But at least the tasting portion of the tour was good (6 samples) and a pint glass to take home!
I would suggest just skip the $ 10 tour and spend that money to drink their beers! They do have interesting beers on tap that you cannot find in other pubs and of course I would not able to try them in Canada.