About Goose Island Barrel House
Goose Island Barrel House is a brewery and event venue in Chicago. It is part of Goose Island Beer Co., which has been making beer since 1988. Founder John Hall started the company in his hometown after a trip across Europe, where he tasted the styles of each region.
The beer lineup includes Goose IPA, 312 Beer, Honkers Ale and Green Line Pale Ale. The brewery says Bourbon County Brand Stout is the world's first bourbon barrel-aged stout. The brewery also runs a Single Barrel Program.
The entrance, parking lot and restroom are wheelchair accessible. It also serves as an event venue. Goose Island's website has a Book Your Event link.
From Goose Island's own website and its Google listing, 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
Is Goose Island Barrel House wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The entrance, the parking lot and the restroom are wheelchair accessible.
Can I hold an event there?
Yes. It is an event venue. Goose Island's website has a Book Your Event link.
Where else can I visit Goose Island in Chicago?
Goose Island also runs the Salt Shed Brewpub and the Fulton St. Taproom. This listing is for the Barrel House, so confirm which one you want before you go.
Which breweries are close by?
Suncatcher Brewing is 0.3 miles away and CHAOS Brew Club is 0.7 miles away. Midwest Coast Brewing Company is 1.1 miles away and Goose Island Taproom is 1.5 miles away.
Answers come from Goose Island's website and its Google listing, read September 26, 2026.
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Before you visit Barrel House
Check gooseisland.com before you go. Its visit page lists other Chicago locations, so confirm what this one offers and when it opens. The site asks you to confirm you are of legal drinking age before it loads.
The site also has a Find Beer tool. Pick a beer and enter a zip code to find it near you.
Suncatcher Brewing is within walking distance at 0.3 miles. CHAOS Brew Club is 0.7 miles away, a short drive.