Northman Beer & Cider Garden is one of The 15 Best Beer Gardens in Chicago.

1. Northman Beer & Cider Garden

9.4
233 E Riverwalk (Columbus), Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · The Loop · 5 tips and reviews

Petr J.Petr J.: Beer with a view! Lot of outdoor seating and diverse list of beers.

StephSteph: Stem rose is dope!

Zack S.Zack Sheppard: Very good beer choices in a lovely spot for summer sipping

Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden is one of The 15 Best Beer Gardens in Chicago.

2. Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden

8.8
3258 N Sheffield Ave (at W School St), Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · Lakeview · 108 tips and reviews

Chris H.Chris H: Awesome. Try the IPA and pulled pork

Mike F.Mike Fergus: It's called Sheffield's because the bar is on Sheffield. Also, they have a large sign that says Chicago. That's because the bar is in Chicago. On Sheffield.

Men's Health MagMen's Health Mag: For those 30 days when winter is gone, this place is as close to heaven as you’ll get—pint glasses of basic brew and a good plate of BBQ on a picnic table. It’s the simple pleasures in life.

O'Donovan's is one of The 15 Best Beer Gardens in Chicago.

3. O'Donovan's

8.2
2100 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · North Center · 54 tips and reviews

Sarah H.Sarah Harper: Wednesday: $2Bourbon(bartender's call)$2 Domestic Bottles$2 Tacos(Chef's call)

Yoel F.Yoel Frisch: Nice outdoor area

SarahSarah: I love this place! Great food and drinks and I love the wait staff. It's totally my Cheers. And look what they did for my birthday!

Reggie's Trainwreck Rooftop Deck is one of The 15 Best Beer Gardens in Chicago.

4. Reggie's Trainwreck Rooftop Deck

8.1
2107 S State St, Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · South Loop · 24 tips and reviews

Jerome K.Jerome Kelley: The chorizo burger with egg and ancho-chile sauce was straight fire (very delicious)!

Jason M.Jason Magicks: Too hot? Use the pull chain shower!

Matthew Powell Y.Matthew Powell Young: Coolest and most laid back rooftop bar in the city #SouthSide

Gene's Rooftop is one of The 15 Best Beer Gardens in Chicago.

5. Gene's Rooftop

8.0
4750 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · Ravenswood · 19 tips and reviews

Scott B.Scott Biggar: Great rooftop bier garden. Pork belly sandwich is amazing

Sam O.Sam O'Rama: The potato pancakes are great! Read more.

Natalie D.Natalie D.: Perfect place to grab a drink and unwind on a beautiful day. Super tangy!

Resi's Bierstube is one of The 15 Best Beer Gardens in Chicago.

6. Resi's Bierstube

8.3
2034 W Irving Park Rd (at N Lincoln Ave.), Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · North Center · 22 tips and reviews

DavidDavid: Big German beer list in a cozy wood paneled bar with a quaint backyard patio

Christine C.Christine Cucchi: Best beer garden in the city, hands down.

Lynn MarieLynn Marie: Great German bier selection, not so good German food. I'd go across the street to Laschetts for badass German food. Ask for Greg, he is an awesome server.

Village Tap is one of The 15 Best Beer Gardens in Chicago.

7. Village Tap

8.1
2055 W Roscoe St (at N Hoyne Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · Roscoe Village · 48 tips and reviews

jeffery s.jeffery smith: Some of the best chicken wings in town. They make their own sauce, so the temperature on the buffalo style varies from night to night. Mine were SCORCHING.

Nikki B.Nikki Borkovich: See Jennee she's the best bartender in the city!!

Mike M.Mike Mierendorf: Fantastic beer menu, great service and awesome beer garden. The bartender Marco is extremely friendly and greets us with a handshake and by name everytime we come!

Gaslight Bar is one of The 15 Best Beer Gardens in Chicago.

8. Gaslight Bar

8.1
2450 N Clark St (Clark And Arlington), Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · Park West · 12 tips and reviews

Max C.Max Contreras: Awesome location and nice patio great environment. Food is excellent. Will definitely be back!

CarolCarol: Really really packed on Sunday's. Pretty good drink specials. Really really loud

Zach R.Zach Reed: Awesome patio area with cool trendy decor.

Frontier is one of The 15 Best Beer Gardens in Chicago.

9. Frontier

7.9
1072 N Milwaukee Ave (at W. Thomas St.), Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · Noble Square · 79 tips and reviews

KristaKrista: The ahi tuna sandwich with rosemary fries is great (mmm wasabi) and a very generous portion. Big enough to split, IMHO.

Melanie V.Melanie V: Don't get the mimosas! Its fake oj and really not impressive.

Tim M.Tim Mulcrone: The shrimp and grits are quite possibly the beat grits you'll ever have anywhere.

Miller Lite Beer Garden is one of The 15 Best Beer Gardens in Chicago.

10. Miller Lite Beer Garden

7.7
700 E Grand Ave (at Streeter Dr), Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · Streeterville · 33 tips and reviews

Kristeena S.Kristeena Sarver: Great place to grab a drink by the water with live music to enjoy

Connor G.Connor Gaughan: Grab a beer from further down the pier near the entrance and save up to $3

ᴡ B.ᴡ Briggs: Enjoy good beer with good friends!

Fred & Adolph's is one of The 15 Best Beer Gardens in Chicago.

11. Fred & Adolph's

7.2
250 S Wacker Dr (MillerCoors, 16th Fl), Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · The Loop · 6 tips and reviews

Rene Hollywood R.Rene Hollywood Ramos: All the beer you can drink. Just remember: Great Beer. Great Responsibility.

Jason K.Jason Klinman: One part Summer Shandy, one part Coors Light = summer perfected.

Joseph B.Joseph B.: Large balconies overlooking the West Loop. Your choice of Miller products.

Easy Does It is one of The 15 Best Beer Gardens in Chicago.

12. Easy Does It

8.9
2354 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Wine Bar · Logan Square · No tips or reviews
The Long Room is one of The 15 Best Beer Gardens in Chicago.

13. The Long Room

8.8
1612 W Irving Park Rd (btwn Ashland Ave. & Paulina St.), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · South East Ravenswood · 43 tips and reviews

Lisa H.Lisa Hampton: Awesome food. Love the decor. The bar is beautiful.

curtis s.curtis scott: Best bar in Chicago period. Treat your bartenders well here, they are experts and deserving.

Bobby K.Bobby Kennedy: Dark divey vibe inside, great beer garden outside, and lots of awesome beer on tap. Tamale man stops by too or the Diner Grill is 24 hours across the street.

Central Park Bar is one of The 15 Best Beer Gardens in Chicago.

14. Central Park Bar

8.8
2924 N Central Park Ave (Milwaukee Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 3 tips and reviews

Patrick L.Patrick LeMaster: Cozy intimate indoor space with an open, modern outdoor space. Best of both worlds!

Chris O.Chris O'Brien: Great dog-friendly patio with friendly service

Jackie Q.Jackie Quintana: Great vibe! BYOGames night on Wednesdays

Murphy's Bleachers is one of The 15 Best Beer Gardens in Chicago.

15. Murphy's Bleachers

8.6
3655 N Sheffield Ave (at Waveland Ave), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Wrigleyville · 52 tips and reviews

Judy W.Judy Wilson Fry: Everything was good! Chicago dog, bratwurst with sauerkraut sweet potato fries and the service!

Kyle M.Kyle M: Have a spicy bloody Mary. Best in town. Also go White Sox

James M.James Murphy: Best selection of locally brewed beer in Wrigleyville. That's my goal.