The Garage Bar & Sandwiches is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Ales in Chicago.

1. The Garage Bar & Sandwiches

8.5
6154 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Pub · Norwood Park · 29 tips and reviews

Bob D.Bob DeGraff: All around excellent food and great rotating craft beef selection on tap.

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: One cocktail that is a must-try is the Kentucky Mule: an adept mixture of Buffalo Trace Bourbon and Crabbie's Ginger Beer from Edinburgh, muddled with fresh lemon and mint and served on the rocks. Read more.

Ramon R.Ramon Roman: Pot Roast sandwich & sweet potato fries...awesome.

The Izakaya is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Ales in Chicago.

2. The Izakaya

8.1
820 W Lake St, Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · Fulton Market · 10 tips and reviews

Bobby K.Bobby Kennedy: A great informal alternative to upstairs. The chicken karaage and the spaghetti were standouts.

David B.David Benjamin: If you ask, they split the ramen into two little bowls for you to share!

Tunisia C.Tunisia Carter: The Sake and Whiskey Flights are great.

Pizzeria Serio is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Ales in Chicago.

3. Pizzeria Serio

8.4
1708 W Belmont Ave (at N Paulina St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Lakeview · 26 tips and reviews

Abby O.Abby ONeil: Love to sit at the bar and enjoy all veggie white pizza. Great NY syle pizza. Great music. Great people. Perfect neighborhood spot.

Jeannette P.Jeannette Pawula: The Garlic Twists are a must!!!!!!!

Julia S.Julia Santellano: They need to turn off the weirdo music and turn the sound up for the Hawks games!

First Draft is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Ales in Chicago.

4. First Draft

8.2
649 S Clark St, Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Printer's Row · 22 tips and reviews

Ryan S.Ryan Sponseller: Might be my favorite wings in the city! Incredible!

Heather F.Heather Folsom: Simply put, we will be back ASAP. Poutine, wild boar meatballs w/cheddar grits, mac, & gnocchi were all phenomenal. Impressive beer list and server Amanda was spectacular- so funny & knowledgeable!

Andrew S.Andrew Stiles: Good for sports if you can get a table. The goose island Ogden is a good local craft beer. Pizza was a pleasant surprise.

Replay Beer & Bourbon is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Ales in Chicago.

5. Replay Beer & Bourbon

8.1
5358 N Clark St (at Balmoral Ave), Chicago, IL
Whisky Bar · Andersonville · 21 tips and reviews

STACEYSTACEY: Best bartenders anywhere. Great beer selection. My fav❤️

Juan D.Juan Diaz: Love replay. Great place to have a beer, hang with friends, and play some games. Although The lakeview location has a better atmosphere but hey after 3 beers...who cares

Bitches Who Brunch M.Bitches Who Brunch Manager: Voted Best Sports Bar: With TVs everywhere it is perfect for the sport fanatic, but it’s friendly arcade ambiance as well as it’s diverse crowd make this the perfect place for anyone to hang out. Read more.

Beat Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Ales in Chicago.

6. Beat Kitchen

8.4
2100 W Belmont Ave (at Hoyne Ave), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Roscoe Village · 49 tips and reviews

Erin A.Erin Adams: More than music! Don't miss the patio in the summer....and great food (yum steak sandwich)

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: The Beat Kitchen hosts The Chicago Underground Comedy showcase each Tuesday with some of the city’s most talented and promising comedians. The showcase is every Tuesday at 9:30pm; tickets are $5.

GinaGina: go to Beat Kitchen and see Lucky Boys Confusion!!

Commonwealth Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Ales in Chicago.

7. Commonwealth Tavern

7.6
2000 W Roscoe St (Damen Ave.), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Roscoe Village · 12 tips and reviews

Damon S.Damon Sununtnasuk: Friendly staff and good (big) martinis. The cheese curds weren't great... But the waffle fries looked amazing

Michael R.Michael Reynolds: Food is incredible!

Catherine M.Catherine Mallers: Great beers on tap.

Watershed is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Ales in Chicago.

8. Watershed

8.4
601 N State St (at E Ohio St), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Near North Side · 57 tips and reviews

Chris V.Chris Vanison: My favorite spot for drinks in Chicago. Great regional beer menu that is surprisingly cheap. Have gotten great suggestions from servers and folks behind the bar.

bartend4funbartend4fun: Nice cozy craft cocktail atmosphere. Awesome Bartenders and staff

Adam S.Adam Seger: Jaegger is for Freshmen. Try a chilled shot of locally-made 70 Proof hum, The World's Most Unique Rum.

Park Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Ales in Chicago.

9. Park Tavern

7.7
1645 W Jackson Blvd (at Paulina St), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · Near West Side · 18 tips and reviews

Ken Q.Ken Quandt: Try one of the the hearty mac and cheese dishes -- perfect for a hearty appetite.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: If you're looking for a beer garden near the United Center, check out the 10,000 square feet of outdoor space here. http://tmout.us/lKTEo Read more.

Amanda D.Amanda DeVries Hon: seriously understaffed. I don't know what they are thinking. I have been here watching a hawks game for over 2 hours and I have only been able to get 1 drink. This place could be awesome but its not.

Chop Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Ales in Chicago.

10. Chop Shop

8.2
2033 W North Ave (at N Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Butcher · Wicker Park · 60 tips and reviews

Molly P.Molly Powell: Meatballs at the deli are a delicious, old family recipe. Meats @ butcher shop are high quality (often local) & a great value. Dinner menu is served upstairs & downstairs after 5pm. Try the pork chop!

EaterEater: It's a butcher shop. It's a restaurant. It's a bar. It's an event hall. It's all of these things, it's finally open, and it's huge.

Natalie G.Natalie Gubman: Such an amazing space, but sit at the bar for dinner and you won't regret it.

O'Shaughnessy's Public House is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Ales in Chicago.

11. O'Shaughnessy's Public House

7.9
4557 N Ravenswood Ave (at W Wilson Ave), Chicago, IL
Pub · Ravenswood · 55 tips and reviews

Dave S.Dave Straub: Delicious Shepherd's Pie, Chipotle lime chicken sandwich a must try. Mmm Guinness. Will be back!

DrewDrew: Have a Guinness!

Hunter C.Hunter Cannon: Owen is one of the best Barkeeps in the city. That's all.

Kaiser Tiger is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Ales in Chicago.

12. Kaiser Tiger

8.0
1415 W Randolph St (Ogden), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · West Town · 55 tips and reviews

ben m.ben m: Solid ever changing beer list. Ask the bartenders whats new and exciting and taste something new. Easy walk over to the UC after pregame drinks.

Lauren N.Lauren Nelson: Sit at the bar upstairs for a sweet view of the skyline.

Josh W.Josh W: Appetizers were fairly small. Order beer - the bartenders couldn't make a cocktail for the life of them. Sausages we're great, as were the fries. They had very creative/delicious dipping sausages.

Fish Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Ales in Chicago.

13. Fish Bar

8.6
2956 N Sheffield Ave (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Lakeview · 103 tips and reviews

Kate S.Kate Snow: Knockout lobster roll, friendly service, tasty bev, and mellow tunes make for a must try.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Hop onto a bar stool at this DMK Burger Bar sibling for grilled, fried and sandwiched seafood, most of it less than $10.

Teri G.Teri Gidwitz: Very personable waitstaff, and delicous seafood dishes. Can't wait to try more. Loved the lobster roll in particular. And great tater tots. Read more.

The Florentine is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Ales in Chicago.

14. The Florentine

7.9
151 W Adams St (at S LaSalle St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews

Chicago magazineChicago magazine: The masterpiece is a lamb shank with farro risotto, peperonata, and mint gremolata: dramatic, tender, and unforgettable.

Alicia B.Alicia Bryant: The flan dessert and coffee were excellent. Great atmosphere. Very warm and cozy.

Jon K.Jon Kee: The blonde haired hostess/floor manager was extremely accommodating to us having kids there, quite a help...

Honey Butter Fried Chicken is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Ales in Chicago.

15. Honey Butter Fried Chicken

9.0
3361 N Elston Ave (at W Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Northwest Side · 143 tips and reviews

J L.J L: Get the 4-piece combo. Comes with honey butter and mini cornbread. The kale slaw is excellent and soda fountain is awesome (no sugar free options). Service is incredibly friendly and efficient.

Austin M.Austin Mayer: Get that chicken. Put the honey butter on that chicken. Eat that chicken. Effing awesome.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The side dishes at Honey Butter Fried Chicken are one of the 100 best things we ate this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk Read more.