Industry Ales Brewpub

I had such a great time at the Sip + Shake Cocktail Class at Industry Ales! Walking into The Mill Room felt like stepping into a secret spot in the city, dark, cozy, and full of character. The night started with a welcome toast and some small bites, and then we jumped right into making cocktails. Dan Rook, the co-founder, guided us through everything in such a fun and easy way. I loved learning new tips and tricks, and honestly, tasting the drinks I made myself was the best part! If you’re looking for something different to do in Chicago, this is an amazing experience. Can’t wait to come back!

Great classy bar! Delicious drinks, beautiful bar, comfortable seats, restaurant area, great bar tenders, wait staff! We watched the Bears- Cowboys game here! They had the game playing, which was great. There are 3 Tvs to choose from, then 2 behind us, if you turn around. The Espresso Martini was amazing!! The Dirty Martini was great too! The flavors all flowed together- so perfect!!! The beers were delicious! Great flavors! A great place to enjoy the game, friends, and relax!

A different pub for a change, beautiful decoration, with almost two moods to choose for seats. The food is delicious, even a simple dish like steak and frites; so good condimentes. Clearly they use local products. My gnocchi were spectacular, but please read the cocktails menu thoughtfully, it’s fantastic, a homage to Chicago and the region, every single one a great experience, I picked the Shikaakwa, yum!

This place is cool. The atmosphere is trendy and pretty. They have a nice variety of beer on tap. The mussels (chefs kiss delicious). The servers were polite but not overly interactive.The next time I am in Chicago , I will definitely coming back.

If you’re in the South Loop and not stopping at Industry Ales, you’re absolutely missing out. This place is a hidden gem for cocktail lovers, beer enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates next-level hospitality. Let’s start with the star of the night—Jimmy, the amazing bartender who deserves all his flowers! Not only did he create a custom cocktail tailored to my exact preferences (smooth, a little sweet, and balanced), but he also let me try a new drink that’s not even on the menu yet. They haven’t named it yet, but I was even lucky enough to throw out a few fun suggestions. How cool is that? The drinks here are creative, bold, and visually stunning—from beer tastings and frothy pints to the prettiest cocktails you’ve ever seen. Each one had its own vibe and character, and the variety makes it a playground for people who want to explore new flavors. The ambiance is polished but relaxed with a Japanese flair, making it perfect for a casual drink or a date night. The bar itself has a gorgeous stone top and a backdrop that shows off an impressive lineup of liquor and beer taps. They’ve nailed the details without losing the soul of what makes a place like this great—personal connection and authentic service. Whether you’re just grabbing a drink, celebrating something special, or want to taste-test something completely original, Industry Ales is a must-visit. Friendly staff, inventive drinks, and an experience that makes you feel like a regular—even on your first visit. 10/10 – Go for Jimmy, stay for the vibes and the cocktails.

What a great place. Too bad it wasn't here when I was living and working in downtown Chicago. The service is that of what we see at a Wisconsin Brew Pub (homely and wonderful), with quality food, and....well...the beer is fantastic. Highly recommended to beer lovers and foodies alike.

I will definitely be back. Good beer, friendly service and fair prices. Their Oktoberfest beer was the best I've had all year.

Good stop for beers and bites. Steak frites were great. Nice, crispy fries. Had some tasty beers as well. We sat outside as we had a dog with us. It is dog friendly for outdoor seating, but it's right below a train stop so prepare for noise! Friendly service as well.

Fantastic spot to chill outside (weather permitting) or inside. Loved being outside on the patio. Beer- one of the best in Chicago. The Hazy IPA was amazing. I got it as part of my flight but couldn't just stay with the 4oz and needed to add another 16 If you are near this area, do yourself a favor and stop by!

Finally stopped by on a Saturday night - the loop was sorely missing a good brewery for many years and Industry Ales has luckily stepped in to fill that niche. My friend and I didn't have a reservation, but had no problem grabbing 2 seats up at the bar. Great spot to post up apparently because we met 2 of the owners - one was working behind the bar and gave me a passionate explanation when I asked about one of their ales. All of the service we encountered was great. For beer, I tried a flight to get a good sampling, and the Disco Helmet was my favorite. For food, I went with the mussels but they were just ok - still mourning the loss of the amazing mussels at Fisk&Co (rip). Overall, it was pretty busy with a mixed crowd and good vibes, plus they just happened to have live music going which was fun. I'll definitely be back!

4.5 stars This was a delightful date spot, with something for everyone. The dining room area had white tile walls and more intimate seating, while the bar area had high top tables and a few TVs with sports playing. We walked in without a reservation, early on a Sunday evening, and we were seated right away. The service was amazing from start to finish. My husband loved the very sizable burger (add the brisket bacon for a real treat), and the fries were perfectly salty. My Harvest Salad was good, though a little heavy on the dressing. I would order dressing on the side next time. The draft list was solid, with plenty of variety in beer styles. I appreciated that there were lower ABV options. All in all, a good spot. We will return.

Excellent food, ok beer and pretty solid cocktails. The reservation process was strange but it worked out. The Burger was one of the top 5 burgers I've ever had. A must order. I would go back here for sure.

I thought this place was just OK. I did like the beers in our flight, but none of them were memorable. The place is very loud, and the beer flight glasses were covered in beer as they seemed to have an issue with foam on the day we were there. Not sure if that's an all-the-time thing or not. We sat in front of some taps, and bartenders were over-filling glasses to rid them of foam, making for a lot of spillage on the glass exteriors. The interior is gorgeous, lending to a very upscale vibe, which is really cool.

My lovely wife and I have been wanting to try out Industry Ales after seeing the fairly new Loop brewpub featured on a local show, and so we finally paid them a visit last Saturday afternoon. The design of the interior sports an industrial-chic coolness to it, with these "hoppy" light fixtures hanging in the bar area. We sat at the bar, as we only had a beer flight and did not have any food. The favorite of the four pours we enjoyed was the Out of Focus IPA, sort of a salute to the famous "storefront neighbor" Central Camera store. We enjoyed our experience, though the crowd around the bar seemed quite boisterous.

I was here in town and looking for a brewery near downtown. I really enjoyed my time here and came around 8:30 pm and sat at the bar. I ordered the hazy IPA and was surprised to get the happy hour special. Then proceeded to order the 1 lb of mussels. Soooooo delicious. Also the ambiance of the restaurant was gorgeous. .

My friends and I visited Industry Ales for apps and drinks at 9pm on a Friday night. We originally made a reservation, but you should be fine also trying to do a walk in. Every single member of the staff at Industry Ales was friendly and accommodating. They really have some amazing people on their team. Even though this place is a brew-pub, they also have a full line-up of craft cocktails in addition to their beers. My first cocktail was the Interwar and this cocktail featured ingredients such as scotch, luxardo, and ginger. It is a great summer cocktail. My second cocktail was the Route 66 and I loved the tiki flavor profile. This one was my favorite out of the two, but both were excellent. To eat, I tried the albondigas. This dish consisted of meatballs over grits. The meatballs were tasty. The one thing that missed the mark for me was the grits. The grits were so thin and watery. I'm not sure if this was on purpose or not, but I think that thicker grits would have worked better.

I was first time to visit Chicago, IL for travel and found one of the best local breweries in the city. It was awesome craft beers and "The burger" this time. "Stingy Jack" (Industry Ales, Cinnamon and Pumpkin notes) was seasonal ales to me for Xmas season or Thanksgiving.

Loved this spot! A friend suggested it for dinner before a show at the Auditorium Theater. I had never heard of this place but my friend has good taste, and it was so good! The decor and vibe is so cozy and chic, and the French fries were to die for. I highly recommend as a fun spot in the Loop!

We came here after sampling the beer at Beer Under Glass. I like Miller's Pub but I wanted to go in and try this place. It was 8pm or so post movie at Siskel Center. The decor (hanging lights shaped like hops) and tribute to Central Camera were cool and touching. There are multiple tvs, ideal for sports watching. I regret I forgot what beer I had (I want to say it was a Witbier or brown ale?) but we also had salmon brandade: salmon and warm cheese mixed with sourdough. I had never heard of it before but it was good! The service was good too; the bartender spoke to us about Beer Under Glass, and of course beer. He was efficient and knowledgeable. My party decided to have wine instead of beer, which she enjoyed. We will definitely head back for a flight soon.

So good I had to rate it! My husband and I came to Chicago for a weekend trip and found our way to industry ales. The food is on another level wow wow wow! I wanted the sweet potato gnocchi but they sold out due to Chicago Marathon weekend. The beer muscles are so amazing!! We got a side of fries as recommended but Alex who was taking care of us. Such a great idea. The muscles themselves come with sourdough it just gave us more options to soak up the broth left over from the mussels. Definitely worth the price. All day happy hour makes this place affordable and delicious. Yes the beer was great. Chicago loves saisons so I tried the La Pierre. A great light option with a little funk. Love this place.

Oh yeah you are a keeper. I am liking your vibe service and menu. Thank you for such an overall great experience.

Industry Ales is a cool, new, spacious spot in The Loop. I enjoyed their cocktails and had the No Place Like Home and the Fort Dearborn. Both were great!

Great and super tasty food. Friendly staff, nice atmosphere and super tasty food. Definitely place to visit and grab a bite to eat

I lived in the loop for years before leaving and this place has come up since then. It is a welcome addition to the neighborhood with a great vibe. While the selection of beers isn't crazy large, its better because they have some really good stuff. I personally had one of the seasonal ones. While I only had fries, they were delicious.

Such a beautiful bar! Huge inside, super clean, and great service. We were killing time and saw the bar as we were walking around. Another great stumble upon. We ordered a few drinks each and the bartender and other staff were very nice. We ordered the whiskey sour, old fashion, fort Dearborn (strong!), and hinomaru (refreshingly bitter Japanese red ale). They also had a good looking food menu, but we had already eaten before we stumbled in. I would definitely recommend stopping in!

TLDR: Oof. This was a flop. Beers on tap are limited and the food was very inconsistent. I ordered a flight of their beers and quite enjoyed 3 of the beers. For food, we ordered the XO Beef Skewers, which were so tough that you definitely couldn't eat it off the skewers. The skewers were also kinda flimsy that some of them broke off inside the meat when we tried to pull out the skewers. The sauce was good but the quality of the beef was questionable. The Brisket Rillettes came out looking like a potato (see pic). The flavor of the dish itself wasn't bad but the mustard that came with it really sucked... it tasted like cheap store-bought mustard, which just didn't do it for the rillettes. The burger was actually pretty solid but nothing to write home about, especially in Chicago. The Chicken Asado had a lovely corn sauce and the chicken itself with the elote crema (corn sauce) was tasty! The rice that came with it was horrible... it was supposed to be cilantro rice with salsa verde but all I tasted was bitterness. No other flavors. Literally had one bite and hated it. If you're here for just a drink, I'm sure you'll be fine. Or maybe if you're just getting the burger--but I wouldn't eat here again. Monk's has better beer options and burgers, imho.

We had a reservation after a matinee at the Cadillac Palace and before an evening performance at the Goodman. It didn't look like anyone was here when we arrived, but we were taken back and seated close to the bar where we had great views of all the TVs. It took a minute for a server to come to our table, but once he did he was very attentive. We enjoyed the cheeseboard and our drinks. A great spot for a meal or a snack before or after a show!

Nice ambiance though mostly made up of tourists. Nice atmosphere with extra seating on second floor area

Decent beer selection and a great place to meet up with friends. We had our employee holiday party here and had a great experience. Really just an overall fantastic time. I loved the selection of IPA's

The smashburger was fantastic and so was the service. French 75 was perfect. We will definitely return.

Vibe-y, new brewery, bar, restaurant in the loop right next to central camera. The interior is the perfect mix of vintage 20's meets industrial with subway tile, statement sconces, brick, and hop-inspired light textures. There's plenty of tables, traditional bar high tops, and counter space plus a loft and private party areas with a speakeasy space to come. The menu is varied and interesting. Several low ABV beers brewed in house plus cocktails served in cut glassware and coup glasses. There's a robust food menu too. The Burger was delicious with a mix of wagyu, bison, boar, and elk and a perfectly broiled slice of cheese on top. Service was attentive and they even have merch! Definitely with a visit if you're in Chicago's loop.

Industry Ales is a highlight from our recent trip to Chicago! Food is incredible--must haves: wings, salmon roll, and the avocado caesar. Their cocktails are some of the most creative + best tasting we've experienced. Ambience is a 10/10. Our server, Claire, delivered excellent service and guided us through the menu perfectly. Each of her recommendations were to die for. Don't miss this spot! A true loop gem, and much needed addition to the food scene.

The place is nice and loud. Very competent hamburger and excellent fries, overpriced at $31. Beef skewers were dry and tough, a definite disappointment. The waiter was nice and attentive, but struggled with the payment system - the device's default was 20% and 25% tip and when I asked to do 15%, she managed to calculate it of the bill total, not from the pre-tax amount and did not do that correctly either. So I paid 17% as the result - happy to do that, but the impression of tip anchoring and accounting dishonesty still remains. At these prices, the establishment should try harder.

We held a corporate event at Industrial Ales last night. Amazing! From our off site organization (thank you Tracie) to our on site welcoming by the staff everything was perfect. The venue is beautiful and the food and drinks were outstanding. The bartenders were attentive and professional. I can't say enough about this fabulous location and how great it is. Thank you!

We went in for drinks and ended up ordering food it was amazing. I got the gluten free half chicken. I love the rice and the crème sauce. It was so unique. The service was helpful and attentive. The steak frites were amazing as well.

Industry Ales was BEYOND perfect. Beautiful is an understatement for the ambiance from the walls, to the floor, counters, and anywhere you could look. Sparkling clean. The place is massive! Not to mention modern, artistic, but a great Chicago feel. My fiancé and I were very impressed. I love eating meat, but my body usually rejects it. NOT TODAY! That's how I KNOW their products that are being served are quality. I wish I ordered more. We had the salmon roll which was fresh, 2 of The Burgers with different add ons for each one and HANDS DOWN the best burgers we have ever had. I finished my entire burger and was so mad I didn't get more to go, 2 orders of fries. I typically don't eat a thicker fry, but damn these were good. The beer was fantastic. I wish I remembered which ones we got, but we were impressed. We only had a drink or two each. The staff falls nothing short of excellent and kind service. The background story of Industry Ales needs to be told. I'm just in awe. My Fiancé and I want to throw parties here now and we saw the set up of two going on. They were hands on for everything. We are highly considering our rehearsal dinner here and other parties. I've told about 18 people already how much I love this place. I am coming back this week for lunch. I love this place. I would give 100 stars if I could. Keep up the great work!!!

Industry Ales BrewPub, located in the heart of Downtown Chicago, exceeded our expectations! Stopped in for lunch on Monday and had a wonderful experience. At the recommendation of the amazing bartender, we tried the Cajun sticky wings, which were outstanding--crispy and full of flavor, paired with delicious buttermilk bleu cheese dressing. The smash burger was superb, featuring two juicy smash patties and a special sauce that brought everything together. We enjoyed it with their Hazy IPA, "Out of Focus," which was the perfect match. Great food, great beer, and a welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend!

I went for my college's after party held here. Service is slow and not many places to sit. It's not a very big place to begin with and I didn't appreciate having to wait over 30mns to order a drink at the bar. The drinks are over priced but I guess that's what I should've expected from a downtown spot. 2 woodford reserves neat was $39 and 2 glenlivet 12yrs neat was $44. I left broke and sober! I never ordered food because I wouldn't have had a place to eat it. I know I won't ever return here.

Wow this place is a hidden gem! We're from out of state and stumbled upon it walking around downtown. We decided to get some drinks and discovered this place is SO much more than a little ale house! It's beautiful inside down to every detail. We sat at the bar and I ordered the Windbags cocktail. This drink is a must if you are visiting Chicago! They managed to get all the flavors of the city wrapped up in an incredibly unique cocktail. 10/10! Every member of the staff was so nice and really made us feel welcomed. I wish I lived in Chicago because this would be my go-to spot for after work cocktails and bites! We'll definitely be back soon though!

A sleek, sexy new restaurant. Way better than your average bar food. Good beers. Some nice sized tvs by the bar. The mac n cheese was ooey-gooey goodness. It's good for a date night or hanging with friends. I'm so glad this place is open

Terrible terrible food. And I feel so bad for the vendor rep who invited our whole entire team to dinner here;( Very slow food coming out. Short staffed despite having a set menu for this large group. Inconsistent dishes arriving at our tables. Overdressed salad with waaaay too much arugula. Overcooked meat that was not presented well. Airline chicken that couldn't be saved with gravy. Au gratin potatoes were greasy and gloppy. Brownie bites that looked and tasted like they came from Sysco! What tasted decent was the roasted asparagus, pork belly bites minus the missing pineapple, two glasses of Sauvignon blanc. I think I overheard someone say it was Day 4 open.

I stopped in here for the first time today. I am blown away. I've visited well over 100 breweries throughout North America. This is by far the most elegant and well thought out (excluding the college campus-esque villages such as Sierra Nevada Asheville) brewery I've stepped foot in. The entry way resembles a gorgeous, modern atrium. Subtle yet lavish decor deluges every area of the building. To that point, this playa has it all. There's a massive bar and main level seating area with huge, well-placed televisions and a giant projector screen. Upstairs you will find a small high top seating area, with a giant TV, of course. Keep walking and you will run into another room with a separate, smaller bar and, you guessed it: another giant TV. Downstairs (below the main level) is something I can't openly speak of; however, knock five times and utter the magic words and you just might find yourself in one of the most creative speakeasy-style bars you'll find in this richly historical town. Amazing modern chic yet mythologically inspired murals deluge the walls. Last but certainly not least: the staff. Let's be honest, a good staff makes or brakes an establishment. Well, suffice it to say, they made it. We were initially welcomed by Manny. The guy is just great at what he does, simple as that. He is nice to a fault and mixes up some of the finest cocktails the south side has to offer. He's a wealth of knowledge who operates in a refined and meticulous manner I've experienced only at the most highly regarded establishments. The ever so sweet cherry on top was undoubtedly Bar Captain Lena. She entertained all of my intrusive questions and responded with style, knowledge, and grace. She then, without hesitation, offered to take me and my friend downstairs to give us a tour of the aforementioned speakeasy. Along the way she provided a slew of fun facts and informed us of the many, many fun and creative ideas they have in store moving forward. She embodies every trait that both a brewery owner and customer could want out of the woman behind helm, as represented by the rest of her personable and efficient staff. If it hasn't seemed clear--you need to get here. I did not get to eat today, but I will report back when I do.

Perfect spot! Highly recommend. The Burger and their house beers were excellent. Staff and vibe were great. Happy I stopped in.

Amazing spot to get drinks, the ambiance is very cool with an art deco theme. Bartenders and serves were all very friendly, and the owner came and talked to us and share a lot of history about the building! Loved our experience here, will be back!

The service is outstanding friendly quick and smart. The food was delicious best burger and fries I ever had and the cheese board fresh and perfect portions. Great environment we were seated immediately even though it was crowded bar are is very comfortable. Definitely will go again next time I'm in Chicago.

Beautiful place off the hustle and bustle of the Loop. Service was excellent as well as the food. Cool vibe, shout out to Steve, James and Zach, you all made it a memorable afternoon and we can't wait to return.

Wow! This place is awesome. We had the burger, the smash burger and grilled carrots. The burger was the best burger I've ever had. The Zeal for Zielke beer was delicious, too! I highly recommend stopping by!

This place brews great beer, makes great food, and hires great servers and bartenders (especially Alex)! The inside is beautiful as well.

Very nice and relatively new craft brewery in downtown Chicago. Really nice location on Wabash right next to that camera store that's been there since, like, 1907. It's a nice place on the inside but what I care about is the beer. I had their Octoberfest and their pumpkin ale. Both were very good. I'm a craft beer guy, and I will say I've had better craft beer. But, the beers I had here were very solid efforts at malty, rich, fall beers. The service was great, too. I noticed a recent review where apparently the beers got overly foamy. That problem was not apparent on my visit. I should point out that they seemed to have a full bar with whatever drinks non-beer people might like. Unusual for a craft brewery.

Just happened upon this place and wasn't disappointed by my experience! Awesome and super welcoming staff and service and really good drinks.

Came to check it out and didn't realize it was the grand opening. Waited at the bar way too long for a few beers. Wasn't very busy for the amount of bartenders that were working. They passed out mini burgers that were super dry with too much bun but had decent flavor. Has a thought roughly cocktail bar vibe. They had a fire dancer or something and they should have put more effort into service and less into flair for a grand opening. This place has a lot of work to do.

Great new brewery in Chicago. Food was great and their beers are coming along. Steve behind the bar was fantastic host. Best smelling bathrooms in Chicago.

me and my 52 years old dad visited this bar on October 11 2024 my dad was ask for I I'd for a drink and he didn't have his id so the manger there said we can't serve him and went and told her workers watch that black guy he don have a id and told one worker they look very suspicious like they steal

This place is honestly incredible. From the moment you walk in, the space is truly breathtaking in ambiance and all of the design details. The staff is so kind and really attentive. We felt very taken care of when we were there! We had two incredible cocktails, the Fort Dearborn and the Ruby Slippers, and both were out of this world. I was also totally blown away by the food. Fabulous flavors and variety in the menu! I highly recommend the beef skewers, salmon roll, and the burger, but there is so much more on the menu that I can't wait to try! I'll definitely be back here often when I'm in the loop.

The smash burger and fries were incredible - one of the best burgers I've ever had. Quick, friendly service, and the atmosphere is fantastic. Once the word gets out about this gem, Industry Ales will soon become a "must-go-to" spot in Chicago.

awful high pricing for beverages and food. although service was good and the staff was friendly they

First off, I had passed this place a few times because the front area put me off. It looked like more of a restaurant (with the booth seating) than a bar, however, I will say that when I went for a work function, there's a huge bar space in the back half that had bar seating and smaller tables that I really enjoyed. The bar has plenty of seating, it has in-house beers on tap as well as an extensive collection of specialty cocktails. The coworkers, I went with thought that the beer was great, while the cocktails that I had were fantastic. They take some classics and put their own unique spin on them which seemingly work. I can't remember the name of the drink, but think of something like a martini that has a little pickled onion in it, and instead they put a pickled ramp. Little touches like that are smart and standout. That's how the cocktails came across...approachable but with a new take. While we didn't grab any food during this Outting, the food also looked great. I still think it's in the early days and the place hasn't gotten the foot traffic it deserves (mostly due to lack of awareness) and foot traffic in the area with people working hybrid schedules, but if you want to go for some great cocktails, or even a few beers, or even some delicious food, this place has the makings of something that could be great. I'll be back very soon, probably this week to be honest. (Giving it 4 stars since I've only been 1x but will bump it to 5 if my 2nd trip is just as good.