Two Brothers Roundhouse
AURORA
Two Brothers Roundhouse
Discover the big, bold flavors of Two Brothers artisan beer, food, and soon, craft spirits, in this massive limestone roundhouse, a former railroad building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Rotating taps and culinary delights are found in this brewpub, where close attention is paid to delivering high-quality food, beverage, and live entertainment. A distillery is planned for the space in 2017.
205 N. Broadway 630.264.2739 twobrothersbrewing.com/roundhouse
Gillerson’s Grubbery
The scratch kitchen at Gillerson’s is home to “Chicago’s Best” burger, the Rebel Duck, a meat-lover’s dream that pairs well with any one of this Downtown Aurora establishment’s rotating stock of local beers and craft cocktails. 33 W. New York St. 630.340.3719 gillersons.com
Hopvine Brewing Company
Tucked away into an unassuming corner of the Fox Valley Mall area in Aurora, Hopvine Brewing Company turns out eclectic, experimental fare made possible by close collaboration between the heads of its kitchen and in-house brewing program, resulting in creative pairings on its dinner and happy-hour menus as well as signature craft beer cocktails. A secluded outdoor beer garden resplendent in hop vines provides a great space to meet or relax after shopping or a show at the nearby Comedy Shrine. 4030 Fox Valley Center Dr. 630.229.6030 hopvinebrewingcompany.com
BATAVIA
The River’s Edge Bar & Grill
The gem of Batavia’s River Street promenade is The River’s Edge Bar & Grill, a gastropub masquerading as a local watering hole, with a food and drink menu to back it up. Three seasons out of the year two outdoor patios host local and touring bands with an emphasis on Americana: blues, roots, and bluegrass. 12 N. River St. 630.406.9200 theriversedgebatavia.com
NORTH AURORA
Hopvine Brewing Company
Hardware Sustainable Gastropub & Brewery
With a mission of sustainability that extends from the reclaimed architecture to the “living wall” that greets you with fresh herbs and greens, Hardware is an acclaimed new entrant into the Aurora Area’s culinary scene. Generous patio seating is accompanied by a roaring fire pit and gathering space and strings of fresh hops from the adjacent B.B.G.B. Hop Farm, where essentials for Hardware’s illustrious craft brews are grown on-site. Menus rotate seasonally based on availability but some standbys are already a hit with locals and visitors alike, including Hardware’s decadent, deconstructed Chicago Hot Dog, a treat that must be tasted to be fully appreciated.
Gillerson’s Grubbery
2000 W. Orchard Rd. 630.299.3977 eathardware.com
YORKVILLE
Crusade Burger Bar
A gourmet burger restaurant featuring locally sourced beef along with a formidable selection of hard to find beers and smallbatch spirits, Crusade Burger Bar in Downtown Yorkville is the western suburbs’ answer to anyone who’s been searching for a refined craft burger & beer bar with a punk ethos. Mouthwatering burgers and desserts of the week are promoted via their Facebook page to universal acclaim from their fervent fan-base. 209 S. Bridge St. 630.708.3170 crusadeburger.com
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