Where to get local beer while at MDW?
Aug 15, 2007 | 11:47 am
#1
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Where to get local beer while at MDW?
I'm sending my Dad through here with a bit of a layover.
We are hearty supporters of micro and craft breweries...any suggestions?
Thanks!
Nymph
We are hearty supporters of micro and craft breweries...any suggestions?
Thanks!
Nymph
Aug 15, 2007 | 11:52 am
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You don't have a lot of selections its not a big airport. There are 3 wings A, B and C that all spider out right after security. Theres a pub in the back corner of the food court thats decent (at lease for breakfast) right there after security. Thats about the only place.
Aug 16, 2007 | 8:19 am
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I asked a knowledgeable local beer list about this and I'll put responses here as they come in:
1. "There's a Reilley's Daughter inside the terminal "food court" that at least has
Guinness, Smithwick's, and maybe Magner's/Bulmer's cider. For the moment there's a lot of Stella on tap at other stop-ins by the departure gates. The Harry Caray's outpost there MIGHT have the occasional Goose Island [a good local brewpub's brand]. But outside of the airport, the closest I can think of would have to be the Maple Tree Inn in Blue Island or BJ McMahon's on 95th in Evergreen Park."
toomanybook's comment: Those are pretty far away, unusable unless you have a 5 hour layover or something. Midway is at about 57th, so 95th is about 5 miles away minimum. There would be some local places down there, though, including some good pizzerias. Some of the bars in the MDW area look to me from the outside as though non-regulars might not be too welcome. I will be driving that way early next week, and I'll try to keep my eye out for possibilities.
2. There's a Vaughn's Pub on 65th and Central. They have probably the best
selection in that area. If you want some southside ambience and decent beer, Mr.
C's on 63rd and Kilpatrick is a pretty friendly place.
BJ McMahon's is on 95th and 54th Ave in Oak Lawn, and has the best selection
in that area.
1. "There's a Reilley's Daughter inside the terminal "food court" that at least has
Guinness, Smithwick's, and maybe Magner's/Bulmer's cider. For the moment there's a lot of Stella on tap at other stop-ins by the departure gates. The Harry Caray's outpost there MIGHT have the occasional Goose Island [a good local brewpub's brand]. But outside of the airport, the closest I can think of would have to be the Maple Tree Inn in Blue Island or BJ McMahon's on 95th in Evergreen Park."
toomanybook's comment: Those are pretty far away, unusable unless you have a 5 hour layover or something. Midway is at about 57th, so 95th is about 5 miles away minimum. There would be some local places down there, though, including some good pizzerias. Some of the bars in the MDW area look to me from the outside as though non-regulars might not be too welcome. I will be driving that way early next week, and I'll try to keep my eye out for possibilities.
2. There's a Vaughn's Pub on 65th and Central. They have probably the best
selection in that area. If you want some southside ambience and decent beer, Mr.
C's on 63rd and Kilpatrick is a pretty friendly place.
BJ McMahon's is on 95th and 54th Ave in Oak Lawn, and has the best selection
in that area.
Last edited by toomanybooks; Aug 16, 2007 at 8:44 am
Aug 16, 2007 | 4:34 pm
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Thanks for your efforts, Too!
I'll have him check Harry's first for the Goose Island. He doesn't have too much time there, so no off airport adventures this time.
Even in teeny tiny LIT airport, we have a bar serving Arkansas beer, so I just had to ask!
muchas gracias, amigos!
I'll have him check Harry's first for the Goose Island. He doesn't have too much time there, so no off airport adventures this time.
Even in teeny tiny LIT airport, we have a bar serving Arkansas beer, so I just had to ask!
muchas gracias, amigos!