Brewery Profile

One Lake Brewing

For visitors sorting through Oak Park’s beer options, the taproom at 1 Lake Street offers a straightforward craft brewery stop with a mix of regular pours, seasonal specials, and barrel-aged beers. It is not a place that needs a long backstory to understand from the doorway: the draw is the beer list, the social setting, and the calendar of things happening on site. A visitor walking in should expect a brewery that functions as a neighborhood gathering place as much as a tasting stop, with drinks, small plates, and event programming shaping the experience from week to week.

Travelers in the Chicago area often look for brewery visits that reflect the region’s broader beer culture: fresh draft beer, rotating seasonal options, and occasional barrel-aged selections. One Lake Brewing fits that pattern without requiring a full-day commitment. It can work as a casual stop for a pint, a place to compare seasonal releases, or a brewery visit tied to an event. The brewery has also taken part in Illinois Craft Beer Week, which places it within the wider statewide beer calendar. Its more unusual community experiences, such as craft beer paired with goat visits, show that some visits may feel less like a standard taproom stop and more like a local event.

Practical planning matters here because the experience can change with weather and the schedule. Rooftop seating is available when conditions allow, so it is worth checking ahead if that is part of the reason for visiting. Reservations are encouraged, though walk-ins are also accepted. The brewery runs regular weekly food and drink promotions, including discounted crowlers, wine, and small plates, but the exact offerings should be confirmed close to the visit. As with many taprooms, the day’s pours and seasonal specials are best verified directly with the brewery, especially if barrel-aged beers are a priority.

One Lake Brewing operates at 1 Lake Street in Oak Park, Illinois, offering a variety of craft beers and seasonal specials. The brewery hosts regular events including weekly food and drink promotions such as discounted crowlers, wine, and small plates. Its rooftop seating area is accessible weather permitting. One Lake Brewing engages with the community through experiences like craft beer paired with goat visits and participates in Illinois Craft Beer Week. Reservations are encouraged, though walk-ins are also accepted.

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1 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA, Oak Park, Illinois, 60302

Phone: 708-434-5232

Website: http://www.onelakebrewing.com/

Hours: Wednesday - 4pm–9pm Thursday - 4pm–10pm Friday - 4pm–10pm Saturday - 11am–10pm Sunday - 11am–8pm Closed - Monday and Tuesday ** Kitchen closes 1 hour earlier **

Popular Beers

A quick look at notable pours currently tied to One Lake Brewing.

Beer Styles at One Lake Brewing

One Lake Brewing brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes Lager, and Dunkel. 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.

  • Happy Hour at One Lake Brewing

    Oct 14, 2026

    Happy Hour offers $5 house beers, $5 glasses of wine, $5 small plates, and $3 slider sandwiches Wednesday through Friday, 4pm to 6pm.

  • Weekly Specials at One Lake Brewing

    Oct 14, 2026

    Enjoy weekly deals: Wednesday buy 2 crowlers get 1 for a penny, Thursday half price wine bottles, Friday and Saturday fish and chips, Sunday $12 wings.

  • Thursday Half Price Wine Bottles

    Oct 14, 2026

    Enjoy half-price bottles of wine every Thursday at One Lake Brewing.

  • Oak Park Homebrewer - March Meeting

    Oct 14, 2026

    Have questions about how beer is made at home? Come learn more about this amazing historical beverage with our local community of Homebrewers, Beer Nerds and Beer Appreciation Exp…

  • Oak Park Homebrewer - April Meeting

    Oct 14, 2026

    Have questions about how beer is made at home? Come learn more about this amazing historical beverage with our local community of Homebrewers, Beer Nerds and Beer Appreciation Exp…

  • Oak Park Homebrewer - May Meeting

    Oct 14, 2026

    Have questions about how beer is made at home? Come learn more about this amazing historical beverage with our local community of Homebrewers, Beer Nerds and Beer Appreciation Exp…

  • Oak Park Homebrewer - June Meeting

    Oct 14, 2026

    Monthly meeting to learn about homebrewing and beer appreciation with the local community of experts and enthusiasts.

  • Oak Park Homebrewer - July Meeting

    Oct 14, 2026

    Join the community of Homebrewers, Beer Nerds and Beer Appreciation Experts to learn about beer making. Open to the public, memberships available by email.

  • Oak Park Homebrewer - September Meeting

    Oct 15, 2026

    Learn about homebrewing and different beer styles with local homebrewers and beer experts. This public meeting welcomes all curious minds.

  • Friday and Saturday Fish and Chips

    Oct 15, 2026

    Indulge in our delicious Fish and Chips special available every Friday and Saturday.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is One Lake Brewing located?
One Lake Brewing is located at 1 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA, Oak Park, Illinois, 60302. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are One Lake Brewing's hours?
Current hours are: Wednesday - 4pm–9pm Thursday - 4pm–10pm Friday - 4pm–10pm Saturday - 11am–10pm Sunday - 11am–8pm Closed - Monday and Tuesday ** Kitchen closes 1 hour earlier **. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
How can I learn more about One Lake Brewing?
Visit http://www.onelakebrewing.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.