Cultivate by Forbidden Root
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4.9 (103 on Google)
About Cultivate by Forbidden Root
From Forbidden Root's own website and the Google listing for Cultivate, read September 26, 2026.
Cultivate by Forbidden Root is a brewery on North Ravenswood Avenue in Chicago. It is the Ravenswood location of Forbidden Root, which also runs a West Town brewpub in Chicago and one in Columbus, Ohio. The company's website calls Forbidden Root Chicago's first botanic brewery and restaurant.
Forbidden Root's year-round beers are Strawberry Basil Hefeweizen and Peach Wit. A rotating IPA series includes Radio Swan, Ghost Tropic and Snoochie Boochies. Seasonal beers change through the year, and the beer page lists each one with its style and ABV.
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating here. Forbidden Root also books private and semi-private events, from office happy hours to birthday dinners and wedding showers. The website says the team will customize an event with you.
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- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Questions people ask
Answers come from Forbidden Root's website and the Google listing for Cultivate, read September 26, 2026.
Is Cultivate the same company as Forbidden Root?
Yes. Cultivate is the Ravenswood location of Forbidden Root. The company also has a West Town location in Chicago and one in Columbus, Ohio.
What beers does Forbidden Root make?
Its year-round beers are Strawberry Basil Hefeweizen and Peach Wit. It also runs a rotating IPA series and a set of seasonal beers.
Can I book a private event at Cultivate?
Yes. Forbidden Root's private events form lists Cultivate Ravenswood as a venue choice. The website says the team responds within 24 hours.
Is Cultivate wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating.
Which breweries are close by?
Urban Brew Labs and is/was brewing are both 0.5 miles away. Dovetail Brewery is 0.8 miles away and Begyle Brewing is 0.9 miles away.
Breweries near Cultivate by Forbidden Root
Before you visit Cultivate
Check forbiddenroot.com before you go. It has a menu page and an events page for Cultivate Chicago, plus a beer page for the current lineup.
Coming with a group? Use the private events form on the site and pick Cultivate Ravenswood as the venue. The team says it replies within 24 hours.
Other breweries are a short drive away. Urban Brew Labs and is/was brewing are each 0.5 miles off, and Dovetail Brewery is 0.8 miles.
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