Brewery Profile

Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery

In a city with a deep and varied beer culture, this Chicago restaurant and brewery stands out for its use of botanic brewing. Visitors walking in should expect a place centered on flavor exploration rather than a standard tap list built only around familiar style categories. Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery works with all-natural ingredients such as roots, spices, and flowers, using them to shape beers with layered aromas and flavors. The setting is also built around dining, so the visit is not limited to ordering a pint at the bar. It functions as both a brewery stop and a restaurant experience, with the beer program giving the room its identity.

Travelers coming through Chicago often look for neighborhood breweries, food-friendly beer, and places that show how broad the city’s craft scene has become. A stop here fits that kind of itinerary by offering a different angle on brewing: ingredients more often associated with cooking, tea, or herbal traditions are used as part of the beer itself. That makes it a useful choice for visitors who enjoy comparing approaches across a trip, especially if they have already sampled more conventional lagers, pale ales, stouts, or hop-forward beers elsewhere in the region. The appeal is less about checking off a famous beer name and more about tasting how roots, spices, and flowers can change balance, aroma, and finish.

Because specific daily pours, seating details, and service formats can change, the taproom or restaurant staff are the best source for what is available during a visit. Guests planning around a meal should treat it as a dining stop as well as a brewery stop, allowing enough time to taste beer alongside food rather than rushing through a single pour. If you are visiting with a group, it is worth remembering that botanic brewing may read differently to different palates; some beers may emphasize herbal, floral, earthy, or spiced notes more than expected. For the most accurate details on hours, current offerings, and any visit policies, confirm directly with Forbidden Root before heading over.

Forbidden Root, nestled in Chicago, pioneered the concept of botanic brewing, crafting unique beers infused with all-natural ingredients like roots, spices, and flowers. This innovative approach yields authentic, complex flavors that elevate the traditional craft experience. Stop in to dine and indulge in a truly multi-sensory exploration of flavor.

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1746 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60622-5012

Phone: (312) 929-2202

Website: http://www.forbiddenroot.com

Popular Beers

A quick look at notable pours currently tied to Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery.

Beer Styles at Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery

Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes Black Lager, Vienna-Style Lager ale, Fruited Golden Ale, Pilsner, Rye IPA, India Pale Ale, and Wheat Beer. Specific pours rotate over time — check the taproom board on the day of your visit for what is currently available on tap.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

  • Taste of Chicago

    Jul 8, 2026

    The 46th annual Taste of Chicago festival features some of the city's most celebrated food and drink experiences in Grant Park and citywide.

  • Windy City Smokeout

    Jul 8, 2026

    Country music, barbecue, and craft beer come together in a popular festival held at the United Center parking lot.

  • Chicago Gourmet

    Sep 24, 2026

    Chicago Gourmet is one of the country’s most distinguished food festivals celebrating culinary excellence at Millennium Park.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery located?
Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery is located at 1746 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60622-5012. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery's hours?
Taproom hours are not posted to Beer.Social. Call (312) 929-2202 to confirm before visiting.
How can I learn more about Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery?
Visit http://www.forbiddenroot.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.