The Northman Beer & Cider Garden on the Riverwalk
Bar · Loop
233 East Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601
Highlights
Vast cider selection & European fare in a lively riverside setting
Vast cider selection & European fare in a lively riverside setting
"Unrelated to 2022’s intense Viking epic, this Northman in River North is a spacious beer garden by the river (and also a relaxing place to decompress after watching The Northman). It has a lot of picnic tables, room to play bags, and a large covered stage area where you can order drinks and snacks while listening to music. They have regular scheduled DJ sets and live bands, so check out their event calendar for updates." - john ringor
"I head to The Northman Beer & Cider Garden on the Chicago Riverwalk to sip something refreshing while watching boats pass by and often enjoy seeing the pups that frequent the spot." - Sam Nelson
"The city’s first cider bar closed in 2020, but the Chicago Riverwalk outpost of the Northman remains, sporting a dog-friendly beer garden with seating for more than 500. The drink list features dozens of ciders and beers, available on draft or by the bottle or can. It’s accompanied by an assortment of snacks, sandwiches, and a salad." - Eater Staff
"A massive, dog-friendly outdoor patio on the Chicago Riverwalk, The Northman offers draft beer and cider alongside cocktails, wine, snacks like soft pretzels with beer cheese, live music, and twice-monthly happy hours that raise funds for animal shelters." - Naomi Waxman
"No relation to the brutal A24 Viking movie, this Northman is a spacious beer garden by the river. This River North spot has lots of picnic tables, a designated space for playing bags, and a covered stage area where you can order drinks and snacks like pretzels and hot dogs while enjoying some live music." - John Ringor
