About District Brew Yards
District Brew Yards is a brewpub on North Ashland Avenue in Chicago's West Loop. The brewery says it is the nation's first collective brewery, pour-your-own beer hall and shop under one roof. It is a self-serve, cashless bar with 40 taps.
You pour your own beer, as much or as little as you like. Four breweries share the space, and Burnt City Brewing is one of them. It works like a brewery crawl under one roof.
The kitchen serves BBQ meats, sandwiches and sides in an airy, industrial room. There are also specialty smoked meats and a rotating variety of packaged cans.
Dogs are allowed on the patio. The West Loop location is 21 and over.
From its Google listing and District Brew Yards' own website, read September 26, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Questions people ask
Can I bring my dog to District Brew Yards?
Yes, on the patio. Dogs are not allowed inside.
Are kids allowed?
No. The West Loop location is 21 and over, so leave children at home.
Do I need a reservation?
No. It does not take reservations and runs first come, first served. Large groups are welcome to visit.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
The entrance, parking lot and restroom are wheelchair accessible.
Which breweries are close by?
Burnt City Brewing is one of the breweries in the building. Cobra Lounge and All Rise Brewing Company are both 0.2 miles away, and Goose Island Taproom is 0.3 miles away.
Answers come from its Google listing and District Brew Yards' website, read September 26, 2026.
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Before you visit District Brew Yards
Expect to pour your own. The bar is self-serve and cashless, so bring a card. There is a full kitchen, and outside food is not allowed.
There are no reservations, so groups are seated first come, first served. Check districtbrewyards.com for the current beer list and food menu before you go. The site also has details on its Suds Club rewards program.
Burnt City Brewing is in the same building. Cobra Lounge and All Rise Brewing Company are 0.2 miles away, and Goose Island Taproom is 0.3 miles away. That makes the walk to your next pour a short one.