Cultivate by Forbidden Root
Restaurant
4.6 (333 on Google)
About Cultivate by Forbidden Root
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 says Forbidden Root is 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 each one is posted on the beer page with its style and ABV.
The entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible here. Forbidden Root also books private and semi-private events, from office happy hours to birthday dinners and wedding showers. The team will customize an event with you.
From Forbidden Root's own website and the Google listing for Cultivate, read September 26, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Map
Questions people ask
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 has Cultivate Ravenswood as a venue choice. The team responds within 24 hours.
Is Cultivate wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible.
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.
Answers come from Forbidden Root's website and the Google listing for Cultivate, read September 26, 2026.
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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 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.