About Hardware Sustainable Gastropub and Brewery
Hardware Sustainable Gastropub and Brewery is a brewpub and restaurant in North Aurora. Its website says the place is built around sustainability, with a greenhouse, a micro orchard and a 1.5-acre hop farm on the property. It also says the bar pours over 1,000 whiskeys from around the world.
The beer is brewed under brewmaster Bob Salzman, who became head brewer in early 2018. The website says the hop farm supplies a base ingredient for all of the house beer. The bar also pours other local beers and a list of organic, bio-dynamic and sustainable wines.
Google describes the entrees as seasonal and creative. The menu has sections for lunch, dinner, brunch and charcuterie. The website says the lettuce and microgreens are grown in the greenhouse, and that the bacon, some sausages and some charcuterie are made in house.
Outdoor seating is available. More people have reviewed Hardware on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in North Aurora on this site.
From Hardware's own website and its Google listing, read October 24, 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 Hardware make its own beer?
Yes. The website says its BBGB beers are brewed by brewmaster Bob Salzman. Hops from the on-site farm are a base ingredient.
How big is the whiskey list?
The website says the bar carries over 1,000 whiskeys from around the world. It mentions custom Hardware blends, rare finds and distillers' private selections.
Can I reserve a table?
The website has a Reserve a Table link in its main menu.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating.
Which breweries are close by?
Brother Chimp Brewing is 1.2 miles away. Energy City Brewing is 3.7 miles away, Sturdy Shelter Brewing is 4.3 miles away and McCarty Mills Taproom is 4.5 miles away.
Answers come from Hardware's website and its Google listing, read October 24, 2026.
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Before you visit Hardware
Look over the menu on eathardware.com before you go. It is split into lunch, dinner, brunch and charcuterie, so check which one fits your visit. The site also has an events page.
If you like whiskey, ask the staff about the custom Hardware blends and distillers' private selections. The website says the bar carries them. You can also reserve a table through the site.
Brother Chimp Brewing is 1.2 miles away. Energy City Brewing is 3.7 miles away, and Sturdy Shelter Brewing is 4.3 miles away. That gives you an easy second stop.