The 15 Best Beer Gardens in Chicago

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

Steph: Stem rose is dope!

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

Chris H: Awesome. Try the IPA and pulled pork

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 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.

Sarah: 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!

Yoel Frisch: Nice outdoor area

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

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

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!

Tiffany Nicole: I like! This is different and nice for a date night!

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

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

Armand: German beer garden ambiance. Great drafts

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

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

Manas Pradhan: Come over here on a Sunday and order Chilaquiles off the brunch menu. Namaste

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

Zach Reed: Awesome patio area with cool trendy decor.

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

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

Lynn 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.

Jason Gardner: Great beer selection, can't go wrong with the pulled boar sandwich!

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

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

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

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

ᴡ Briggs: Enjoy good beer with good friends!

Josh Rangel: Nice neighborhood pub. All of your favorite Irish ales on tap and a handful of craft beers, as well. Very respectable beer garden and outdoor patio.

K Jaxx: The chicken quesadillas are nom!!!

Nicholas Arlowe: Try the 1/2 burger! Amazing!

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

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

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.

DJ TeKTaBLe: The dj on friday is killer!

Mike Holubiak: Get hammered till 4am. Don't forget to say hi to Juanyy Drama

Nate Moreno: If you can kiss Mike H. He'll buy you a shot of Jameson. So I've heard...

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

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

Jackie Quintana: Great vibe! BYOGames night on Wednesdays