Adams Street Brewery

Name: Adams Street Brewery
Address: 17 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603, Chicago, IL, 60603.0, US
Telephone: +1 312-427-5820
Rating: 4.5

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About

Adams Street Brewery — solid, no-fuss bar & grill in Loop. Friendly team that sets the tone. Mari Tomizawa: "Everything tastes fresh and the staff were so friendly"

Experience Breakdown

🍴Food

4.9

👥Service

4.5

✨Ambiance

4.5

💬Sentiment

4.4

Ian Knights

861 reviews

Highlights

CozyFamily FriendlyQuick BiteHidden GemFast Service

What Diners Are Saying

Diners loved

Warm, welcoming staff

Some noted

Tried for several days to call the brewery and restaurant to order merchandise for Christmas and the phone lines say call cannot be connected.
— Gary Biggs

Total snob, rude bartender with gray beard and bald, thin build today 12/17/2025 afternoon, from the minute we took our seat at the bar.
— Chris Christenson

Great staff, food, and drinks but WATCH YOUR WALLET.
— AJ McDermott

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Location

17 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603

What 169+ diners say about Adams Street Brewery

“Cool atmosphere and great beers.”

Cool atmosphere and great beers! The staff was friendly and talked to me about the beers and had some excellent recommendations. I admittedly did not try any food while here so I cannot comment on that. But if you’re looking for some solid German beers, this is a great spot!

Kevin Conaway

Sep 2025

“Great beer and on of the best Angus beef burgers I’ve ever had in America, home made chips simply amazing.”

Alex Chernyshev

Jul 2025

“One of the very few on-site breweries in Downtown Chicago.”

One of the very few on-site breweries in Downtown Chicago. Nice selection of mostly German Brew styles with nice finger food. Cozy place. Definitely Recommended.

Mahendra Penumathsa

Mar 2025

“This brewery offers a delightful experience for those looking to enjoy special beers along with light meals.”

This brewery offers a delightful experience for those looking to enjoy special beers along with light meals. The award-winning selection of craft beers is impressive, showcasing a variety of unique flavors that cater to different palates. Each sip reveals the dedication to quality and creativity in brewing. The casual atmosphere is perfect for relaxing with friends or family, and the food pairs wonderfully with the beers, making it a great spot for a laid-back outing. Whether it's a quick bite or an afternoon of tasting, this brewery is a must-visit for beer enthusiasts and casual diners alike.

Kevin Hwang

Feb 2025

“Brewery: Adams Street Brewery City: Chicago IL Brewed on premise: Yes Number of taps: 14 Number of...”

Brewery: Adams Street Brewery City: Chicago IL Brewed on premise: Yes Number of taps: 14 Number of bottles/cans: 0 Guest Beer: No Bar seating: 23 Table seating: Yes Patio: No Beer garden: No Food: Yes also Berghoff Restaurant Food Trucks: No Dogs Allowed: No Televisions: 3 in bar Beer to go: Yes Liquor: Yes full bat Wine: Yes Tony: Yes Why would I come back: With a history stretching back to 1870, and being boistered by the Chicago World Fair having a pint at The Adams Street Brewery in the Berghoff Restaurant is a must stop for beer and history lovers. Extensive list of beers with a focus on German Styles, but really something for everyone (even an award winning juicy IPA). Great food in a beautiful restaurant with plenty of old country feel. Beautiful large wood bar is warming and welcoming when you need to duck in from the bitter wind. Beers are tasty and you will not be disappointed you stopped by. @adamsstreetbrewery @berghoffchicago @brewersassoc @homebrewassoc @touchdownbrewery #ParkerPose #BeerLife #BeerLove

Jeffrey Stephen Parker

Feb 2025

“Real good place, drinks are great.”

Real good place, drinks are great. Dont come during the holidays because it is super packed, either way great place to come and have some drinks. Also live music

Omar Franco

Dec 2024

“Great spot! Got the beer flight, pretzel, and stuffed mushrooms. Pretzel was great with yummy side...”

Great spot! Got the beer flight, pretzel, and stuffed mushrooms. Pretzel was great with yummy side sauces. The mushrooms were but undercooked, but very tasty. Great atmosphere and good service.

Chelsea Vancouver

Oct 2024

“Really cool brewery/restaurant with some historical significance as well.”

Really cool brewery/restaurant with some historical significance as well. My wife and I both enjoyed all the beers we had and thought it was really cool this is where Chicago's first liquor license was issued. We sat at the bar and the service great. She brought us samples of anything we wanted to try before ordering. We didn't eat, but the food looked great. Will definitely head back when I'm in Chicago again!

Robbie Stage

Jun 2024

“The beer is excellent and so is the food, what more can you say.”

The beer is excellent and so is the food, what more can you say. I had a flight, dunkel (very good)), Have a banana (amazing), Kindleweiss, (so good) and if you like German the potato salad is spot on. Don’t miss this place.

Pam Monroe

Feb 2024

“Having visited the Chicago Federal Reserve a little earlier, seeing all that money had made us very thirsty.”

Having visited the Chicago Federal Reserve a little earlier, seeing all that money had made us very thirsty. So we were very pleased to find the Adams Street brewery attached to the Berghoff Restaurant. We made our way to the bar and tried some of the German styled draft beers available. The barman seemed to be worked on his own - he was quick, efficient and very professional. Not much time for chatter but we had some serious drinking to do. I tried the ASB What Duh Helles Lager, followed by the ASB Hubert's Hefeweizen while my cousin stayed with a couple of pints (16oz) of ASB Ahh Vienna lager. In this part of the establishment there seemed to be only a few restrooms given the main objective here is drinking. But OK.

Ian Knights

Feb 2024

“Delicious food and very good beer.”

Delicious food and very good beer. 2 hazy NEIPAs, a salted caramel amber, and a blackberry porter were my favorites. The Hungarian Entree was fantastic as well!