About Guinness Open Gate Brewery - West Loop
Guinness Open Gate Brewery is a brewery and restaurant in Chicago's West Loop. It is the official home of Guinness in Chicago. It is where 260 years of Irish brewing expertise meets American beer creativity.
It is a brewery, a restaurant and a bakery. Beer releases, food-focused events and gatherings run throughout the year. Brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays.
The Taproom has a custom harp chandelier and wall art that pays tribute to Arthur Guinness and the city of Chicago. Garage doors open to a patio, which is heated and fully enclosed from late fall through early spring. The Barrel Room has a bottle art installation and two 83-inch TVs.
The entrance, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible. The brewery also hosts private events in the Taproom, the Barrel Room and on the Patio.
From its own website and its Google listing, read September 26, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Guinness Open Gate Brewery?
No, but one is recommended. You can pick a date and time on the site. For a large party, email the brewery.
Does it serve food?
Yes. It is a restaurant and a bakery, and brunch runs on Saturdays and Sundays.
Can I book a private event there?
Yes. The website has a private events page for the Taproom, the Barrel Room and the Patio. The Taproom seats 135 or holds 450 at a reception. The Barrel Room seats 80 or holds 125, and the Patio seats 110 or holds 215.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
The entrance, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible.
Which breweries are close by?
Cruz Blanca Taquería + Brewery is 0.3 miles away. Haymarket Pub & Brewery and Chicago Beer Company are both 0.4 miles away, and Kaiser Tiger, a beer garden, is 0.7 miles away.
Answers come from the brewery's website and its Google listing, read September 26, 2026.
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Before you visit Guinness Open Gate Brewery
Book a table if you can. Reservations are not required but are recommended. For a large party, email the brewery instead.
Check guinnessbrewerychicago.com for the current food and beer menus, events and hours before you go. The private event spaces are there too if you are planning a group night.
Three more breweries are within half a mile. Cruz Blanca Taquería + Brewery is 0.3 miles away, and Haymarket Pub & Brewery and Chicago Beer Company are both 0.4 miles away. Burnt City Brewing is 0.8 miles away, a short drive.