Brewery Profile

Obed & Isaac's Microbrewery

In Springfield’s craft-beer scene, this is a brewery-restaurant rather than a stripped-down taproom. Visitors can expect a full-service dining room with house-made beer served alongside a broad food menu and a separate cocktail and libations program. The emphasis is on elevated pub fare: flatbread pizzas, pub burgers, and the horseshoe sandwich, a Central Illinois specialty that gives the stop a local point of reference for travelers. The setting is designed to work for mixed groups, including families indoors and guests who may be more interested in dinner or cocktails than in beer alone.

Travelers in this part of Illinois often look for places that combine regional food, locally brewed beer, and an easy social setting, and Obed & Isaac’s fits that pattern. The known details do not identify specific beer names or regular styles, so the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours. For visitors who are not chasing a single style, the appeal is the ability to pair house beer with a meal, stay for a casual evening, or time a visit around programming such as summer music, brewery tours known as “beer school,” or lawn games in the beer garden. The horseshoe sandwich is also a useful choice for anyone trying a Springfield-area staple.

Practical details matter here. Outdoor areas accommodate pets and include a dedicated dog run and pickup station, while the indoor spaces are described as family-friendly. Cyclists are also considered, with large bike racks for secure parking and a bicycle repair fix-it station available. The brewery operates two distinct restaurant and brewing locations in Central Illinois, so visitors should confirm hours, event schedules, and current beer availability with the specific location they plan to visit. If the weather cooperates, the beer garden adds bocce and bags to the experience; if not, the core visit still centers on full-service dining, house-made beer, and a broad drink menu.

Obed & Isaac's Microbrewery operates two distinct restaurant and brewing locations within Central Illinois, providing a full-service dining experience alongside house-made craft beer. The menu focuses on elevated pub fare, including signature flatbread pizzas, pub burgers, and the regional specialty, the horseshoe sandwich. Beyond their own beer production, the establishment maintains an extensive cocktail and libations menu. The facilities are designed to be family-friendly indoors, while the outdoor areas accommodate pets and include a dedicated dog run and pickup station. Notably, the brewery supports the local cycling community by providing a bicycle repair fix-it station and large racks for secure parking. Both locations host various community events throughout the year, such as summer music series, brewery tours ("beer school"), and lawn games like bocce and bags in the beer garden.

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500 S 6th St, Springfield, IL 62701, USA, Springfield, Illinois, 62701

Phone: 217.670.0627

Website: http://www.obedandisaacs.com/

Hours: Mo-Su 07:00-23:30