Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery

Monastery B&B featuring eclectic apartments with full kitchens & living areas, plus full breakfast. Set on the grounds of an active monastery in Bridgeport, this colorful B&B is 3.5 miles from downtown Chicago and 1.5 miles from U.S Cellular Field and an El train station. The 2 eclectic, apartment-style units include multiple bedrooms, full kitchens, living areas and cable TV. The fridge in 1 unit is stocked daily with self-serve hot breakfast provisions. Perks include complimentary off-street parking and a full American breakfast served by the on-site monks (for guests who do not receive in-room breakfast only).

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