Buckledown Brewing - Lyons

This is my favorite brewery. However, I should mention that dogs are not allowed here. My personal favorite is the Cactus Pants lager. I also really appreciate... read more This is my favorite brewery. However, I should mention that dogs are not allowed here. My personal favorite is the Cactus Pants lager. I also really appreciate that they've teamed up with a local pizza place. Now if only we could get some tacos too! Thank you, Buckledown, for serving the best beer in the Chicagoland area.

The beers had a mixed reception—some were hits, like the bright, hazy IPA, while others were misses with an unexpectedly strong bitterness. Parking was a bit of... read more The beers had a mixed reception—some were hits, like the bright, hazy IPA, while others were misses with an unexpectedly strong bitterness. Parking was a bit of a challenge. The atmosphere was cozy, but it felt almost cramped on a busy night. However, it's conveniently located near Midway.

This place is very kid-friendly, as they even provide a box of toys! However, they do not allow dogs. read more This place is very kid-friendly, as they even provide a box of toys! However, they do not allow dogs.

Great beer, the taproom is a little small, but it's worth a visit. read more Great beer, the taproom is a little small, but it's worth a visit.

Great trivia nights. read more Great trivia nights.