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Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries

Many award winning brews, spirits and wines await you on your next adventure...

Lake County has a little bit of everything, and that includes its own piece of wine country. It’s easy to get lost in a glass of Lynfred Winery’s award winning wines. Cozy up to a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon that is as warm and welcoming as the ambiance around you. But don’t get carried away just yet, there’s plenty more to enjoy!

Valentino Vineyards in Long Grove is the place to be for stunning views of 20 leafy acres and a tasting of wines that would make Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, see green. Spend an afternoon sampling 20 wines and might I suggest the cheese plate? They’re available with advanced notice!

Something’s Brewing in Lake County! Mickey Finn’s set the standard for Lake County when they became our first brew pub in 1993 and have been raising the bar ever since. Try some samples, commit to a pint of one of their seasonal brews, and even take home a jug for later.

You don’t have to love sports to appreciate a good beer, but Half Day Brewery in Lincolnshire has plenty of both. When trying their hockey themed brews, start with the Red Line Ale, and then work your way through to the Bench Minor Blonde, and don’t forget my favorite…The Hattrick Hefeweizen.

Let the North Shore Distillery lift your spirits with their award winning Gin and Vodka, and even learn the trick to sampling their Sirène Absinthe, all made onsite. Ever try Aquavit? It’s a spirit blended from caraway, cumin and coriander, and the North Shore Distillery is the only place in Chicago that brews their own! Get a behind the scenes tour to see how it’s all done, and then sample the spirits that recently won them the title of Best Local Distiller by Chicago Magazine.

Go for a stroll through historic Downtown Waukegan, home of author Ray Bradbury and then enjoy a fine selection of brews at Nightshade and Dark's Pandemonium Brewery.

Cheers!

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28 Mile Distilling Co
Highwood
  28 Mile Distilling Co. is the north shore’s premier distillery and cocktail lounge.&...
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American Place Casino
Waukegan
American Place is a gamer’s paradise. No matter your game of choice, you’ll find exactly...
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Beer Garden at Independence Grove Forest Preserve
Libertyville
Offering panoramic views of the lake and preserve, the Beer Garden at Independence Grove can be rese...
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Birch Beverages
Gurnee
Birch Beverages' mission is to aid in the revitalization of the hospitality industry by creating...
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Bitter Jester Music Festival
Highland Park
The Bitter Jester Music Festival (BJMF) returns for its 17th season of live concerts this summer! ...
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Black Lung Brewing Company - Fox Lake
Fox Lake
Fox Lake is our new exploration into the brewpub world. We have a full kitchen featuring delicious s...
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Bosacki's Brewery
Mundelein
Bosacki's Brewery is a local microbrewery and taproom producing a variety of traditional and his...
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Broken Earth Winery Long Grove
Long Grove
Broken Earth Winery is located in downtown Long Grove. They offer a full selection of wines from the...
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Broken Tee Brewing Co.
Highwood
The dream of Broken Tee Brewing Company started as many small breweries do, with an introduction to ...
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Buffalo Creek Brewing
Long Grove
Nestled along Buffalo Creek and the Historic Long Grove Covered Bridge, Buffalo Creek Brewing is Lon...
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Copper Fiddle Distillery
Lake Zurich
Visit and support this small, locally-owned business in Lake Zurich. They are your local craft disti...
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Corked Wine Bar
Long Grove
Corked provides a friendly space to enjoy an extensive selection of wines from around the world, a m...
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Feather Glass Wine Bar and Eatery
Vernon Hills
Feather Glass Wine Bar & Eatery is a unique dining experience in a modern contemporary setting.&...
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Glunz Family Winery & Cellars - Grayslake
Grayslake
Enjoy four generations of wine making at Lake County's first winery. Award-winning wines availab...
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Half Day Brewing Company
Lincolnshire
Half Day Brewing Company features artisan hand-tossed pizza made in a wood-fired oven with a ve...
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Harbor Brewing Co. Lake Villa
Lake Villa
Harbor Brewing Company opened in May 2018. We started on a small 1bbl brewhouse utilizing 4 1bbl fer...
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Harbor Brewing Co. Lakefront Craft Biergarten at North Point Marina
Winthrop Harbor
  Located within NorthPoint Marina/Spring Bluff Forest Preserve right on the lakefront over-...
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Jesse Oaks Food and Drink
Gages Lake
Jesse Oaks has been a Lake County favorite for almost 30 years as a restaurant and sports bar with a...
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Lynfred Winery
Wheeling
Lynfred Winery is the oldest family-winery in Illinois.  We work with vineyards across the coun...
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Lynfred Winery Highland Park
Highland Park
Come and enjoy Lynfred Wines in Highland Park. It's a place to gather, escape, and celebrate. Wi...
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Mickey Finn's Brewery
Libertyville
Since 1993, this landmark, casual, social gathering place famous for handcrafted beer is Lake C...
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Nightshade and Dark's Pandemonium Brewing Company
Waukegan
Nightshade and Dark's Pandemonium Brewing celebrates Waukegan's own Ray Bradbury with an ext...
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North Shore Distillery, LLC
Green Oaks
North Shore Distillery, LLC makes a range of original, delicious distilled spirits, including N...
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Phase Three Brewing Company
Lake Zurich
On their logo, the dotted wing respresents phase one; the solid line represents phase two; the ...
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Ravinia District
Highland Park
The Ravinia District is an eclectic mix of small-scale businesses, popular restaurants, food special...
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Roaring Table Brewing Co.
Lake Zurich
The menu features an eclectic variety of beers showcasing the amazing range of flavors that a few si...
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Station 51 Truck Company Bar & Grill
Antioch
Station 51 Truck Company Bar & Grill, INC is owned and operated by husband and wife Kris & M...
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Steep Ravine Brewing Company
Highland Park
  Ravinia Brewing Company is rebranding to Steep Ravine Brewing Company, the name of its fla...
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Tangled Roots Craft Beer and Kitchen
Vernon Hills
Tangled Roots is all about high quality menus paired with authentic locally brewed craft beers, all ...
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The Gallery Lake Forest
Lake Forest
The Gallery is a restaurant and an exposition where the menu is informed-based on the Art Exhibit on...
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Tighthead Brewing Company
Mundelein
Tighthead Brewing Company is a craft brewery located in Mundelein. The brewpub is a neighborhood ins...
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Tonality Brewing Company
Mundelein
Join the Tonality crew on a journey to cultivate a vibrant community and space through the harmoniou...
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Valentino Vineyards Inc.
Long Grove
You don't have to take a trip to California to see a beautiful vineyard. Taste award winning win...
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Vigneto del Bino Winery
Antioch
Vigneto del Bino Winery is a boutique winery specializing in “Wines grown from local Vines&rdq...
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Wild Onion Brewery
Lake Barrington
Wild Onion Brewery is a perfect place to relax with friends and family. Enjoy fresh handcrafted...
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Wright's Brew & Bistro
Lincolnshire
The Wright's Brew & Bistro NEW FIVE EYES, Wright’s Honey Ale is brewed ...
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Lake Bluff Brewing Co.
Lake Bluff
Lake Bluff Brewing Co. strives to create the finest beer while minding the rich traditions of brewin...
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Pips Meadery
Gurnee
What's mead? A fermented beverage made of honey, malt, yeast and water. A taste like no other. ...
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701 N. Milwaukee Ave. Vernon Hills, IL 60061 847.918.7828
 
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