Nik & Ivy Brewing Company
Brewery
4.8 (171 on Google)
About Nik & Ivy Brewing Company
Nik & Ivy Brewing Company is a family-run brewery in Lockport, Illinois. Owners Paul and Chrissy met as teachers and opened the brewery after years of brewery hopping on vacations. The name comes from their last name, Ivnik, split in half and turned around.
Paul's family has been in Lockport for generations, and the brewery is a family-centered business. Head brewer Keven Schumacker names New England IPA as his favorite style to brew. He also likes word play and puns when naming beers.
The space works for groups. Nik & Ivy can reserve a section for a small party or rent the whole facility for a larger one, with a capacity of 80 people. It also invites schools, clubs and sports organizations to host fundraising events.
The entrance and parking lot are wheelchair accessible. More people have reviewed Nik & Ivy on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in Lockport on this site.
From Nik & Ivy's own website and its Google listing, read October 27, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Map
Questions people ask
Can I book a private event at Nik & Ivy?
Yes. The brewery can reserve a section for a smaller group or rent the entire facility for a larger one. Capacity is 80 people, and you contact Chrissy through the site to schedule.
Can my school or club host a fundraiser there?
Yes. The brewery invites schools, PTOs, clubs, sports organizations, non-profits and other community groups to contact it about a fundraising event.
What does the head brewer like to make?
Keven Schumacker names New England IPA as his favorite style to brew. He names milkshake IPAs and sours as his favorites to drink.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The entrance and the parking lot are wheelchair accessible.
Which breweries are close by?
The Open Bottle in Lockport is 2.2 miles away, and Iron&Glass Taproom & Bottleshop in Romeoville is 3.5 miles away. Lugan's Brewing in Joliet is 6.4 miles away. Pollyanna Brewing Company - Lemont is 6.9 miles away.
Answers come from Nik & Ivy's website and its Google listing, read October 27, 2026.
Breweries near Nik & Ivy Brewing Company
Before you visit Nik & Ivy
Check the tap list at nikivybrewing.com before you go. It has its own page on the site. Weekend hours start earlier in the day than weekday hours.
If you are bringing a group, contact Chrissy to schedule. Ask about reserving a section if your party is on the smaller side.
The Open Bottle is 2.2 miles away, and Iron&Glass Taproom & Bottleshop is 3.5 miles away. Both are beer stores, so either one makes an easy second stop.