7 venues with beer garden seating

Art History Brewing combines craft excellence with cultural charm in a spacious beer garden where cleverly named brews meet rotating food trucks. A true community hub where dogs play, families gather, and beer enthusiasts debate tasting notes under sunset-lit string lights.

Village Tap offers a leafy beer garden oasis in Roscoe Village with an impressive rotating craft beer selection highlighting Midwestern breweries. Beyond legendary beer-battered cheese curds, it's where families, pets, and after-work crowds create a genuinely inclusive atmosphere.

Zia's Social offers an upscale yet unpretentious atmosphere with a sprawling beer garden, impressive local craft brews, and creative cocktails. Enjoy live music, wood-fired pizzas, and a welcoming community vibe—all with the rare luxury of free parking.

Nick's Beer Garden offers a verdant oasis for beer enthusiasts with an impressive craft brew selection and elevated pub fare. The spacious outdoor setting transforms from relaxed daytime hangout to lively music venue, maintaining its neighborhood charm under twinkling string lights.

Bien Trucha elevates outdoor dining with climate-controlled pods offering year-round comfort. The sophisticated cocktail program shines with meticulous mezcal concoctions, while the partially covered garden balances social energy with intimate conversation space—perfect for lingering over the full food menu.

Ten Cat Tavern combines neighborhood charm with a spacious beer garden, where string lights illuminate picnic tables perfect for enjoying craft beers and BYO food. With pool tables inside, budget-friendly prices, and free parking, it's an unpretentious local favorite.

Cortland's Garage offers a spacious beer garden oasis in Chicago's urban landscape, complete with an extensive draft list, family-friendly atmosphere, and the rare luxury of free parking. Perfect for casual outdoor drinking without pretension—just bring your dog and friends, not high culinary expectations.