Brewery Profile

The Open Door Taproom & Bottle Shop

In Clarendon Hills’ craft beverage scene, this is a stop built less around a single house lineup and more around access to regional producers. A visitor walking in should expect a taproom and bottle shop model: drinks for on-site consumption, plus packaged selections intended for retail purchase. The family-owned business focuses on local and regional breweries, wineries, meaderies, and distilleries, so the shelves and taps function as a guide to nearby makers rather than a showcase for one brewing operation. For visitors exploring beer in the western suburbs, that makes the place useful as both a tasting stop and a place to pick up bottles or cans for later.

Travelers in this part of Illinois often look for approachable ways to sample the regional beverage scene without driving between several production sites. A stop here fits that pattern because the selection is built around multiple categories: craft beer, wine, mead, and spirits from regional producers. Beer-focused visitors can use the taproom as a low-commitment way to see what local breweries are currently represented, while mixed groups may appreciate that the offerings are not limited to beer alone. The bottle shop side also gives out-of-town visitors a practical option for taking home regional products, assuming the day’s inventory includes something suited to travel.

Practical planning should stay flexible, since details such as hours, seating format, food availability, events, and specific beverage lists are not included in the available information. The taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, and the bottle shop is the place to check current packaged options. The business also maintains partnerships with local restaurants, which suggests food may be handled through outside local relationships rather than a conventional in-house brewery kitchen, but visitors should verify current arrangements before relying on that for a meal. Anyone making a special trip should check directly for operating hours, the current tap list, and any policies that matter to their visit.

Located in Clarendon Hills, Illinois, The Open Door Taproom & Bottle Shop operates primarily as a retail outlet and consumption space focused on regional beverage producers. This establishment is family-owned and emphasizes the support of local breweries, wineries, meaderies, and distilleries through its curated selection. The business model integrates both a taproom for on-site consumption and a bottle shop for retail sales. Beyond craft beverages, the shop also maintains partnerships with local restaurants.

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20 S Prospect Ave, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514, USA, Clarendon Hills, Illinois, 60514

Phone: (630) 819-8141

Website: http://www.theopendoortaproom.com/

Hours: ["Monday: 1:00 – 10:00 PM","Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM","Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM","Thursday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM","Friday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM","Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM","Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM"]

Popular Beers

A quick look at notable pours currently tied to The Open Door Taproom & Bottle Shop.

Beer Styles at The Open Door Taproom & Bottle Shop

The Open Door Taproom & Bottle Shop brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes B.A. Beer / Stout, Beer/Stout, and 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is The Open Door Taproom & Bottle Shop located?
The Open Door Taproom & Bottle Shop is located at 20 S Prospect Ave, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514, USA, Clarendon Hills, Illinois, 60514. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are The Open Door Taproom & Bottle Shop's hours?
Current hours are: ["Monday: 1:00 – 10:00 PM","Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM","Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM","Thursday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM","Friday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM","Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM","Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM"]. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
How can I learn more about The Open Door Taproom & Bottle Shop?
Visit http://www.theopendoortaproom.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.