About Off Color Brewing Taproom The Mousetrap
Off Color Brewing Taproom The Mousetrap is the Off Color taproom in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, on Kingsbury Street. There are 16 Off Color beers on draft, alongside cans and bottles, guest cider and a full bar with liquor and wine. It is a funky tasting room that also offers cocktails, wine and coffee.
The taproom is one large open space. It has high-top tables, low-top tables and a small banquette. Two outdoor spaces open when the weather allows, one in front and one in back, and visitors should look for the gigantic old-timey water tower.
There is no kitchen, but outside food is welcome. Bring your own plates and cutlery. Five Squared Pizza is at the taproom most Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Well-behaved dogs on leash are allowed on the patio. Inside is humans only. There is also free wi-fi, and you can book a tour and tasting.
From Off Color'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
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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Questions people ask
Does The Mousetrap serve food?
No, the taproom does not have a kitchen, but outside food is welcome. Bring your own plates and cutlery. Five Squared Pizza is there most Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Are dogs allowed at The Mousetrap?
Well-behaved dogs on leash are allowed on the patio. Inside is humans only.
Does The Mousetrap take reservations?
No. All seating is first come, first served. On Monday to Wednesday it can sometimes hold space for a larger party if you email ahead, but it cannot save space on weekends.
How do I get to The Mousetrap without a car?
The North/Clybourn Red Line stop is 0.3 miles away. The #72, #8 and #70 buses stop within 0.4 miles, and there are bike racks out front. Street parking is available but limited.
Which breweries are close by?
Goose Island Brewpub is 0.3 miles away. Local Option is 1 mile away, Piece Pizzeria and Brewery is 1.2 miles away, and Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery is 1.3 miles away.
Answers come from Off Color's website, read September 26, 2026.
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Before you visit The Mousetrap
Expect one large open room where you order at the bar. There is no table service, so sit wherever you like. Bring a card, since it is credit card only.
Check offcolorbrewing.com before you go. The taproom page links the on-site menu and points to Instagram for events, new beers and special hours. Friday and Saturday run later than the rest of the week.
Goose Island Brewpub is 0.3 miles away, close enough to walk. Local Option, at 1 mile, and Piece Pizzeria and Brewery, at 1.2 miles, are a short drive.