Sketchbook Brewing Co - Evanston
Brewery
4.8 (329 on Google)
About Sketchbook Brewing Co - Evanston
Sketchbook Brewing Co - Evanston is a brewery and taproom in Evanston. Its website says it first opened to the public in 2014, after early days filling growlers from an alley. The taproom is a few steps from both the Purple Line and Metra.
The taproom pours a dozen or more beers, all brewed on premises. Styles include pilsners, lagers, IPAs, hazy IPAs, Belgians, stouts, saisons, fruited sours and barrel-aged beers. Flights are available, and there is gluten-free cider and non-alcoholic kombucha on tap too.
The room is intimate, and the website calls it family friendly, with lots of games to borrow. Local food vendors pop up now and then. You are also welcome to bring your own food or order in.
The calendar has a weekly rhythm. The website lists live Irish music on Tuesdays and social events every Saturday, such as karaoke and trivia. It is one of the most reviewed beer spots in Evanston on this site.
From its own website and its Google listing, read October 13, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Map
Questions people ask
Can I take beer home from Sketchbook Evanston?
Yes. The website lists beer to go as cans and growlers, which are glass jugs filled with fresh draft beer.
Are dogs allowed at the Evanston taproom?
No. The website says no dogs at Evanston, though dogs are welcome on the patio at its Skokie brewery.
Can I bring food?
Yes. The website says guests are always welcome to bring their own food or order in. The taproom also hosts occasional pop-ups from local food vendors.
Can I book a private event?
The website describes the taproom as ideal for private and semi-private events of any size. It also has pages for space rental and for party reservations for groups of 14 or more.
Which breweries are close by?
Kombucha Brava is 0 miles away. Temperance Beer Co. is 1.3 miles away, Double Clutch Brewing Company is 1.8 miles away, and Beer on Central is 2.4 miles away.
Answers come from its website and its Google listing, read October 13, 2026.
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Before you visit Sketchbook Evanston
Check sketchbookbrewing.com before you go. It has the Evanston draft menu and the events calendar. If you can, ride the Purple Line or Metra, since the taproom is a few steps from both.
Bring a snack if you like, because outside food is welcome. Borrow a board game and settle in. Cans and growlers are there if you want to take some home.
Kombucha Brava is 0 miles away. Temperance Beer Co. is 1.3 miles away, and Double Clutch Brewing Company is 1.8 miles away. Together they make an easy afternoon route.