Brewery Profile

Alulu Brewery and Pub

In Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, a visitor to Alulu Brewery and Pub finds a brewpub built around beer made in-house and a kitchen with a defined point of view. The brewing takes place in a second-floor brewery, and the small-batch beers produced there are served only on-site. That gives the pub a different role than a distribution-focused brewery: the tap list is tied directly to the room where it is poured. The food program is also central to the visit, with scratch-made, upscale pub fare drawing from both American and Filipino cooking. For travelers exploring Chicago’s beer scene beyond the largest and best-known names, Alulu offers a neighborhood stop where the beer, food, and drinks are presented as parts of the same experience.

Chicago beer travelers often look for variety: classic styles interpreted by smaller breweries, rotating taps, and brewpubs that pair their beer with a full meal rather than a limited snack menu. Alulu fits that pattern through a brewing approach that regularly introduces new styles and aims for individual takes on established beer categories. Since the beers are not distributed elsewhere, the reason to visit is partly access; the day’s pours are specific to the brewpub. The kitchen broadens the stop for groups with mixed interests, especially those looking for something beyond standard bar food. Seasonal craft cocktails and beertails made with local craft spirits add another option for visitors who may not want beer for every round.

Because the beer lineup changes and production is small-scale, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours. Visitors should also treat the food menu as a core part of the visit rather than an afterthought, since the culinary program is one of the defining features of the pub. Details such as hours, reservations, seating arrangements, parking, and accessibility should be checked directly with the brewery before going, as those specifics are not fixed by the beer program itself. What is clear is the basic format: beer brewed upstairs, served only at the brewpub, alongside a chef-driven menu and seasonal drinks. For a Chicago itinerary, Alulu is best understood as a Pilsen brewpub stop for people who want to try on-site-only beers and stay for a full meal.

The culinary program at Alulu Brewery and Pub in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood features an eclectic blend of American and Filipino cuisine, focusing on scratch-made, upscale pub fare. All beer production occurs in a second-floor brewery, yielding small-batch craft beers that are exclusively available on-site at the brewpub. The brewing team regularly introduces new styles, aiming to deliver unique interpretations of established beer categories. Beyond beer and the chef-driven food menu, Alulu also offers seasonal craft cocktails and beertails utilizing local craft spirits. This focus on small-scale, in-house production ensures that all beers remain unique to the location.

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2011 S Laflin St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA, Chicago, Illinois, 60608

Phone: (312) 600-9865

Website: http://alulubrew.com/

Hours: OPEN MON-THU 3PM-11pm; FRI 3PM-12AM; SAT 12pm-12am; SUN 12pm-11pm

Popular Beers

A quick look at notable pours currently tied to Alulu Brewery and Pub.

Beer Styles at Alulu Brewery and Pub

Alulu Brewery and Pub brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes AMERICAN LAGER, BERLINER WEISSE, MEXICAN LAGER, FUNKY BERLINER WEISSE, LIGHT LAGER, WATERMELON KETTLE SOUR, AMERICAN PALE ALE, COFFEE BLONDE, IPA, SAISON, IMPERIAL STOUT, and NEW ENGLAND SESS. IPA. Specific pours rotate over time — check the taproom board on the day of your visit for what is currently available on tap.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Alulu Brewery and Pub located?
Alulu Brewery and Pub is located at 2011 S Laflin St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA, Chicago, Illinois, 60608. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Alulu Brewery and Pub's hours?
Current hours are: OPEN MON-THU 3PM-11pm; FRI 3PM-12AM; SAT 12pm-12am; SUN 12pm-11pm. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
How can I learn more about Alulu Brewery and Pub?
Visit http://alulubrew.com/ for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.