Beer gardens are outdoor spaces where beer and/or food are served, typically at shared tables. Beer gardens can be attached to a restaurant, brewery, beer hall, or pub and sometimes include outdoor activities like cornhole.
Libertyville, IL
Independence Grove Forest Preserve is 1,100-acre nature preserve and recreation area in Libertyville, IL. Event spaces at Independence Grove include Audubon Hall, Millennia Plaza, and the North Bay Pavilion. Concerts are held at Millennia Plaza, the preserve’s outdoor amphitheater overlooking a 115-acre lake. The amphitheater, fountain and native garden make an ideal setting for a variety of special programs, events, outdoor celebrations, and the annual Concerts in the Plaza summer concert series. ...
Springfield, IL
Since 1932, The Curve Inn has been a staple in the Springfield area. Enjoy live music, great food, cheap drinks, darts, gaming, karaoke and the best DJ. ...
Port Barrington, IL
Located on 7 acres of the scenic Fox River in Port Barrington, IL, Broken Oar Marina Bar & Grill is the place to be for food, fun, and live entertainment. Enjoy panoramic views, waterfront dining, the spacious skydeck, the Oar stage and party tent, and the largest beer garden in McHenry County. ...
Chicago, IL
The Salt Shed is an indoor/outdoor music venue and community space located on the riverfront in Chicago’s Salt District. The Salt Shed outdoor summer shows take place at the “Fairgrounds,” a festival-style communal space. Indoor the former Morton Salt warehouse, The Shed holds 3,600. ...
Libertyville, IL
Open since 1994, Mickey Finn’s Brewery is the oldest craft brew pub in Illinois. Located in the heart of beautiful downtown Libertyville, this neighborhood brewpub has a full bar, live music, and outside dining. The Amber Room is Mickey Finn’s banquet space. ...
Champaign, IL
One T’s Corner Pocket is a neighborhood bar & grill, pool hall, and music venue in Champaign, IL. This local venue has great comfort food and cocktails, draft beers, seven pool tables, and a huge outdoor beer garden. Enjoy events like pool tournaments, karaoke, and live music on the weekends. ...
Aurora, IL
Located in the southwest corner of the Fox Valley Mall, the PIAZZA Aurora is a vast, industrial-style sports bar with a wall of TVs, outdoor sand volleyball, Club Hawthorne off-track horse racing, two 36′ laser screens, Salerno’s pizza and more. The PIAZZA Live is Chicagoland’s premier entertainment venue featuring state-of-the-art concert lighting and sound. The multi-tiered facility ensures that there’s not a bad seat in the house for concerts ranging from national acts, local bands, tribute bands, acoustic shows, and more. ...
Palatine, IL
Durty Nellie’s Gastropub & Concert Hub in Palantine, IL, features a restaurant, beer garden, rooftop patio and concert venue. The back room at Durty Nellie’s Palantine boasts state-of-the-art sound and lighting with stage area and a large bar located on the first floor. The 200-capacity mezzanine has a great view of the stage and a separate bar with access to the outside rooftop. ...
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Palatine, IL
A local landmark since 1972, Durty Nellie’s Gastropub & Concert Hub in Palantine, IL, has great food, great beer, live music, sports, electronic gaming and great people. The Back Room is the main concert room with a stage area and large bar, located on the first floor. The upstairs mezzanine opens to a rooftop patio. ...
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Mount Sterling, IL
Established in 1953, Sportsman’s has been a Mt. Sterling staple for generations. Sportsman’s Hop Garden is an outdoor beer garden style venue, complete with full bar, restrooms, live music, and more. Featuring many of your favorite local acts on its spacious stage, there are also yard games like cornhole, giant Jenga, yard pong, Connect 4, and more. ...
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