THE CRAFT BEER CRAWL · CHICAGO · ROUTE 2
West Town, Fulton Market and the West Loop
"The Brewpub Trail" · 5 stops · About 3.8 km · allow 4.5–5.5 hours
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Best time: Wednesday to Sunday, because Goose Island's taproom is closed on Monday and Tuesday. Friday or Saturday is best: start at Forbidden Root (from noon on Saturday, 3pm on Friday) and finish on Randolph Street, where Haymarket pours until 2am. On Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday reach Goose Island before 7pm (it closes at 8pm).
Stop 1
Forbidden Root
1746 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
66 Chicago bus; Blue Line, Chicago (about 15 min walk)
Stop 2
Goose Island Fulton Street Brewery & Taproom
1800 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612
Green/Pink Line, Ashland (about 10 min walk)
Stop 3
Guinness Open Gate Brewery Chicago
901 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60607
Green/Pink Line, Morgan (5 min walk)
Stop 4
Cruz Blanca Taquería + Brewery
904 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
Stop 5
Haymarket Brewery & Pub
737 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661
Green/Pink Line, Morgan; 8 Halsted bus