Non-Alcoholic Beer in Chicago
A local's guide to the best NA beer and places to find it in the city
Your complete guide to Chicago's thriving non-alcoholic beer scene.
Explore The GuideChicago's NA Beer Scene
If you just moved to Chicago and you're into non-alcoholic beer, you're in luck. This city is way ahead of the curve when it comes to flavor-packed, alcohol-free options and not just in trendy bars. You can find great NA beer in neighborhood shops, fancy restaurants, dive bars, and even at ballgames.
This guide is built to help you find the good stuff, fast. Stores, restaurants, bars, and breweries that serve NA beer. And we break it down by neighborhood, because let's be real, Chicago is massive. Whether you're hunting down a specific brand, curious about what breweries are making NA options locally, or just want to grab something cold on your way to a BYO patio hang, this is for you.
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Chicago's NA Brands and Breweries
These represent the different ways Chicago-area businesses are approaching the NA beer scene, from dedicated breweries to local favorites experimenting with alcohol-free options.
Go Brewing
Fully-dedicated non-alcoholic brewery
📍 Naperville (Chicagoland)
The local leader in NA beer
Visitor Beer
Chicago-headquartered NA brand
📍 Chicago HQ, brewed in Wisconsin
Found in countless local bars
Revolution Brewing
Popular hop water & limited NA beers
📍 Multiple Chicago taprooms
Super-Zero hop water
Half Acre Beer Co.
Celebrated IPA brewery with NA hop water
📍 Chicago taprooms
Free refills at taproom!
Sketchbook Brewing Co.
Limited-run, seasonal NA beers
📍 Evanston & Skokie
Great for unique finds
Other Breweries
Hopewell, Maplewood & more
📍 Logan Square area
Hop waters & rotating NA options
Where to Buy Non Alcoholic Beer in Chicago
Here is a list of some of the best stores in Chicago to buy non-alcoholic beer
In Good Spirits
East Village/West Town - Unique NA selections
💡 Best Day, Go Brewing, Athletic Brewing
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Binny's Beverage Depot
Multiple citywide locations
💡 Lincolnwood has exceptional lineup by Adam
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Bitter Pops
Lakeview craft beer specialist
💡 Strong NA selection & craft curation
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Bottles & Cans
North Center specialty shop
💡 Hard-to-find brands like Untitled Art
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Beer on the Wall
Suburban craft beer shop & cafe
💡 Strong NA lineup & hemp beverages
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Skys Beverage Depot
Uptown traditional liquor store
💡 Surprisingly good NA selection
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Hops & Grapes
Rogers Park neighborhood shop
💡 Limited but appreciated NA selection
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Bar and Restaurants in Chicago
with Non-Alcoholic Beer
Here are some of the best bars and restaurants in Chicago to drink non-alcoholic beer. Many establishments carry NA beer but don't list it on the menu. Don't be afraid to ask!
Recommended Establishments
Monk's PubBest downtown NA list
The best NA beer list in downtown Chicago. Thoughtful and intentional selection with at least one non-alcoholic option in each major style: Belgian, sour, lager, IPA, amber, and more.
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The Green Lady10+ NA beers
Offers 10+ non-alcoholic beers spanning a wide range of styles. Located right next door to Chicago Music Exchange. It's a legendary shop known for its vintage guitars and famous musician clientele.
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Kasey's TavernNeighborhood vibe
Solid and respectable NA beer lineup with a super relaxed, neighborhood vibe. A more local feel than Monk's while still offering a good range of choices in the heart of the city.
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Hopleaf BarUnique selection
Convivial neighborhood pub in Ravenswood with a compact but unique NA beer selection, including a couple of picks you're unlikely to find anywhere else.
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DaisiesFarm-to-table
Farm-to-table, sustainability-focused restaurant in Logan Square that celebrates the Midwest and offers a hearty NA menu with thoughtful beer selections.
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Parsons Chicken & FishMultiple locations
All locations (Andersonville, Logan Square, Lincoln Park) offer a solid NA menu with beers in a variety of styles, plus a well-curated mocktail list.
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The NativeRetro tavern
Retro-vibe tavern in Logan Square with a great patio, free popcorn, and a nicely curated NA beer lineup. Also features hemp drinks and mocktails for extra variety.
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Flight ClubSocial darts
Fun social darts venue in the Loop with a surprisingly strong NA beer lineup (6-7 options). Great for group outings with corporate types and tourists.
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Wrigley FieldCubs baseball
Wrigley has continued to grow and refine their NA beer selection over the past few years. 2025 is better than ever, with a number of great NA beer choices, including local NA beer!
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Rate FieldWhite Sox
Rate Field in Armour Square is building out their NA beer lineup, currently offering at least two NA beer options for White Sox games.
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Uptown TaproomCozy & casual
Cozy and casual neighborhood bar with solid burgers (vegetarian and gluten-free friendly) and a respectable, rotating non-alcoholic beer list.
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Whiskey Girl TavernWomen's sports
Known as the Chicago bar for watching women's sports. A welcoming, inclusive space in Edgewater with a seasonal NA beer list that usually includes 7-8 thoughtful options.
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Explore the best bars, restaurants, and stores serving non-alcoholic beer in each Chicago neighborhood. From Logan Square to West Loop and beyond.
Where can I find NA beer in Logan Square?
Logan Square is a hotspot for non-alcoholic beer in Chicago, offering some of the best NA beer options in the city. From specialty breweries to farm-to-table restaurants, you'll find excellent alcohol-free choices throughout this creative neighborhood.
A hotspot for creative food and drink, Logan Square has fantastic NA options.
Where to Buy NA Beer
- • Binny's Beverage Depot - Large selection in the area
- • Hopewell Brewing - Cans to-go from taproom with NA/low-ABV options
- • Maplewood Brewery - Taproom cans, sometimes include NA options
- • Dill Pickle Food Co-op - Curated NA beverage selection
Where to Drink NA Beer
- • Daisies - Farm-to-table with thoughtful NA selections
- • The Native - Retro tavern with curated NA lineup
- • Parsons Chicken & Fish - Solid NA menu & mocktails
- • Pilot Project Brewing - Variety of NA/low-ABV cans and drafts
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What are the best NA beer spots in West Loop?
West Loop offers the best non-alcoholic beer in Chicago's premier dining district, with upscale restaurants and trendy spots featuring sophisticated NA selections. This area combines high-quality alcohol-free options with world-class cuisine for an exceptional experience.
Known for its world-class restaurant scene, you'll find high-quality NA drinks to match.
Where to Buy NA Beer
- • Foxtrot - Convenient trendy locations
- • Whole Foods - Reliable NA beer selection
- • Binny's - Solid NA lineup
Where to Drink NA Beer
- • The Publican - Upscale restaurant with sophisticated NA options
- • Beatrix - High-quality NA selections
- • Guinness Open Gate Brewery - Guinness Zero in cans
- • Time Out Market Chicago - Diverse NA beverages from vendors
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Where should I go for NA beer in Lakeview/Lincoln Park?
Lakeview and Lincoln Park feature some of Chicago's most reliable non-alcoholic beer options, from specialty shops like Bitter Pops to iconic venues like Wrigley Field. These vibrant north-side neighborhoods make finding great NA beer effortless.
These vibrant north-side neighborhoods are packed with reliable spots.
Where to Buy NA Beer
- • Binny's - Multiple locations with solid selections
- • Bitter Pops - Craft beer specialist with strong NA lineup
- • Foxtrot - Convenient for quick pickups
- • Whole Foods - Reliable NA beer options
Where to Drink NA Beer
- • The Green Lady - 10+ NA beers spanning wide range of styles
- • Parsons Chicken & Fish - Solid NA menu & mocktails
- • Summer House Santa Monica - Good NA beer selections
- • Wrigley Field - Cubs games with growing NA lineup
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What NA beer options are in Wicker Park/Bucktown?
Wicker Park and Bucktown deliver trendy non-alcoholic beer experiences in Chicago's hippest neighborhoods, featuring stylish cocktail bars and local markets with unique NA selections. These areas perfectly blend style with substance for the modern alcohol-free drinker.
Trendy and bustling, these areas offer great NA options in stylish settings.
Where to Buy NA Beer
- • Binny's - Bucktown location with solid selection
- • Foxtrot - Trendy Wicker Park location
- • Olivia's Market - Local market with NA options
- • Garfield's Beverage Warehouse - Wide selection in Wicker Park
Where to Drink NA Beer
- • The Violet Hour - Acclaimed cocktail bar with thoughtful mocktails
- • Emporium Arcade Bar - Fun atmosphere with NA beer options
- • Paradise Park - Lively setting with NA selections
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Where can I drink NA beer downtown in The Loop?
Downtown Chicago's Loop offers excellent non-alcoholic beer options right in the city's business and theater core, with Monk's Pub leading as the best NA beer destination downtown. Whether for business lunch or pre-theater drinks, finding quality alcohol-free options in The Loop is easier than ever.
Even in the heart of downtown's business and theater district, you won't go thirsty.
Where to Buy NA Beer
- • Binny's (South Loop) - Large store, great resource
- • Foxtrot - Multiple downtown locations
Where to Drink NA Beer
- • Monk's Pub - Best NA beer list downtown
- • Kasey's Tavern - Printer's Row, respectable NA lineup
- • Flight Club - Social darts with 6-7 NA options
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What are the NA beer spots in Edgewater/Andersonville/Uptown?
Edgewater, Andersonville, and Uptown showcase Chicago's best community-focused non-alcoholic beer scene, featuring hidden gems like Solar Intentions and inclusive spaces like Whiskey Girl Tavern. These far-north neighborhoods prove that great NA beer options extend throughout the entire city.
These far-north-side neighborhoods have a strong community vibe and some hidden gems.
Where to Buy NA Beer
- • Solar Intentions (Edgewater) - Sober-focused with rare finds
- • Skys Beverage Depot (Uptown) - Surprisingly good selection
- • Clark Haus (Andersonville) - Local bottle shop
- • Rogers Park Provisions (Rogers Park) - Charming shop
Where to Drink NA Beer
- • Whiskey Girl Tavern (Edgewater) - Women's sports bar, 7-8 NA options
- • Uptown Taproom (Uptown) - Casual with rotating NA list
- • Hopleaf Bar (Ravenswood) - Unique picks you won't find elsewhere
- • Nobody's Darling (Andersonville) - Award-winning bar with NA cocktails
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Pro Tip
Most Chicago neighborhoods have overlapping options—many chains like Binny's and Foxtrot appear across multiple areas, so you're never far from great NA beer!
Chicago NA Beer Tips: What Locals Know
Dont Be Afraid to Ask!
Some bars and restaurants carry NA beer but don't list it on the menu. Don't be afraid to ask!
Local Hop Water
Look for local hop water on tap. It's a non-alcoholic, calorie-free, and delicious alternative that's becoming a Chicago staple.
BYOB Patios
Many of Chicago's famous patio spots have a BYOB policy. That's a perfect excuse to bring a six-pack of NA beers to your next outdoor hangout.
Restaurant Scene
The city's vibrant food scene means you'll find amazing NA options at restaurants you might not expect. Once again, they are not always on the menu, so don't be afraid to ask.
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