Corridor Brewing & Provisions

Heading to Wrigley Field to watch the Cubs before summer comes to a close? We’ve got a few great craft breweries nearby you should know about

Corridor Brewery & Provisions
3446 N. Southport Ave.
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The basics: From the same brewery group that owns Crushed by Giants in the Loop) and DryHop (East Lakeview), this is a beautiful venue along the popular Southport Corridor with lots of exposed brick and a flower-lined sidewalk patio.

Take note: Selfishly, we’re kinda glad Corridor doesn’t get the Cubs’ traffic you’d assume it would given its proximity just a few blocks away. Why? Because they have some of the best food anywhere around the stadium. Try the buffalo fried cauliflower and cheese curd combination as an appetizer, and the double steak patty burger or curry chicken salad wrap are tough to beat.

What we’re drinking: They make some stellar hazy IPAs here. Always have. So why not try the Van Hazen, with hints one pineapple, tangerine and peach?

Burning Bush Brewery
4014 N. Rockwell St.
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The basics: Owned by Brent Raska, a former Presbyterian pastor, this is a cool spot tucked away just off Irving Park Road. While the interior is eye-catching, make the most of summer by snagging a spot on the back patio that overlooks the north branch of the Chicago River.

A remote Cubs parking lot is located just across Irving Park Road, making Burning Bush an ideal spot for a little pre-gaming before hopping on the bus and avoiding the stress of driving and parking in Wrigleyville.

Take note: A remote Cubs parking lot is located just across Irving Park Road in Revere Park, making Burning Bush an ideal spot for a little pre-gaming before hopping on the bus and avoiding the stress of driving and parking in Wrigleyville.

What we’re drinking: This is routinely a quality draft list, but hey, it’s Chicago, so how can we not go with Da Pope, an easy-drinking, malty American mild ale that has toasted and caramel notes?

Greenstar happens to be the first certified organic brewery in the state of Illinois, and its serving tanks feed directly into the tap system, making your beer about as fresh as it gets.

Greenstar Brewery
3800 N. Clark Street
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The basics: Greenstar, located just steps from Wrigley, happens to be the first certified organic brewery in the state of Illinois, and is part of the Uncommon Ground restaurant. The seven-barrel brewhouse has serving tanks that feed directly into Uncommon Ground’s tap system, making your beer about as fresh as it gets.

Take note: Greenstar’s head brewer, Brandon Stern, took home a gold medal from the 2024 Great American Beer Festival for his amber lager called Bateman Bier. The food at Uncommon Ground is legit (try the Korean-spiced calamari or Mac & cheese with a crispy potato crumble), and there’s regular live music and a sidewalk patio perfect for people watching before and after baseball games.

What we’re drinking: The Flippin’ Bats Mexican-style lager seems to fit, no? It’s a refreshing and crisp lager made with all organic ingredients. Ask for a lime wedge for the pint glass and you’re good to go.

GoodTimes Brewery
3827 N. Broadway Ave.
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The basics: Having just opened in 2023, Good Times Brewery is a bit of a hidden gem in the East Lakeview neighborhood, just a few blocks east of Wrigley near the lake. There is no denying this is a beautiful venue with three distinctly different rooms, all with their own the bars.

Take note: Under the same ownership as Pat’s Pizza in the South Loop (yum!), Good Times may be known for their pizza, but it’s worth noting they also smoke their own wings, ribs, brisket and pulled pork.

What we’re drinking: A Lakeview Sound Machine blonde ale will hit the spot on a hot summer day after a Cubs game, but don’t sleep on an impressive cocktail and spirits list.