Original Brewpub

This is an extremely good brewpub representing an extremely good brewery. Food is upscale brewpub food. Pretty much what you would expect, but the best of what you could expect. They only serve (I think, for some reason my head keeps saying they had guest drafts but their website doesn’t say so) their own beer, but their beer is great, so that’s not really a problem. This place gets freaking packed and stays packed for a long time on the weekends, but that’s pretty much expected in that neighborhood.

Very nice bar, quite dark, a lot of atmosphere. Large selection of own brewed beers, liked the IPA’s, good burger!

(Visited 10/2010 and again 11/2012): Revolution brewpub is located on N Milwaukee in the Logan Square area of Chicago, north of downtown. Metered street parking is the best option.

Inside the bar is immediately past the host stand/merch and is long and oval shaped. Table seating occupies the rest of the space. The brewery is visible behind glass in the rear. Striking lineup of uniform tap handles behind the bar (all painted differently).

As for the beers, they carry around 15 at any given time and sampler trays are available. On my more recent visit they had the staples plus Fistmas, Working Woman, Hugene, Weegene, Chicaco Common and others. The beers are solid for the most part.

Service has been consistent on my visits, including my last visit where we sat at the bar. The bartender was well-versed in their lineup and was friendly.

We did not have food on our last visit, but I remember my previous meal being good, especially the bacon popcorn appetizer.

All in all this place is near the top of the list as far as Chicago brewpubs to visit for me.

The brewpub was a success immediately when it opened in Chicago and lines haven’t died down in the slightest. Great wood and beautiful bar are the feature here with an upper room that is just as gorgeous. A solid taplist of all the usuals moves a bit quicker here and the staple cask offering is always a treat. Nice guest bottle list, solid food menu (Though admittedly, not one I’d go solely for), and pretty good service. I prefer the Tap Room as the brewpub is essentially always busy and bustling. Nice place.

Arrived just after opening on the morning of Sunday 4th November at around 10.10 am. By 10.30 ish a line had formed and around 25 or so folks were waiting inside by the time we left at 11.20! Single room bar split over a couple of levels, bar in the middle, kitchen at the rear. Wooden floor and tables/chairs, stools at the bar also. Their own beers only were available on tap a dozen or so on this visit with a bottle list from other brewers coming in at around 60 to 70. Service was pretty decent and whenever our glasses ran low our server visited. Food was excellent, I had the pancetta biscuits and gravy - top draw!

Nice open space with some interesting features, like the custom bar and light fixtures. Really solid beers with a lot of options. I had a few apps as I had just come from an amazing brunch and they were just ok. Solid watering hole.

This place is awesome. Great brunch with delicious food that pairs wonderfully with their various beers. Now you can even buy some of their stuff my bottle and can. Bonus.

This place is very close to my apartment and it might as well be Cheers. We go here a lot. Great beer, great food, great all around. I could go here a few times a week no problem.

Awesome beers, awesome charcuterie plate, awesome burgers, etc. Revolution has some cool t-shirts and glasses to take home with you as well. Definitely check it out!

Space is beautiful- great design. High-energy. Staff and service is great and food is excellent- lots of vegetarian options. Oh, and the beer’s pretty good too- lots of selections, including their own and guest taps. Love this place, would definitely hit it up again.