Pips Meadery / The Parlor at Pips Meadery — Restaurant in Gurnee

I’m still new to drinking mead. But, I heard they’re the best. So, when I heard they finally opened a tasting room, I just had to try them for myself. And I have to say, after trying their meads for the first time, I don’t think I can have any other meaderys’ mead. I don’t know how they do it, but their meads pack so much flavor into each pour, it’s outstanding. Flavors that you wouldn’t think of from your classic berries to maple syrup to even nuts. Tastes so good that you’ll forget how high in ABV some of them are. The staff are all awesome people who are passionate of their craft and inventive in incorporating their meads in to other craft cocktails. I’m slowly turning in to one of their regulars and the more I try their products, the more I appreciate the art of mead making. Just come in and have a pour or two. You won’t be...

Such a neat place to visit. Owner on site and very friendly. Thoughtfully curated cocktails with interesting and unique flavors. Cocktails have a very pretty presentation. We didn’t taste any as we stopped to try the mead which was equally blended with eccentric flavors. The ingredients chosen complemented the profile of each different mead. Everything we tried was equally good in its own way. They have a variety of options serving wine, beer, mead, and cocktails. I’m sure there’s something for everyone. When you first walk in there’s some nice seating of couches and games to play! And high top tables throughout and...

Cannot recommend this place enough! Owner and staff are super cool/chill. Answered all of our questions like they really cared. They serve many different flavors and even a couple of different styles, so if you can not find something you like here, you just don't like mead. Also serve thought out cocktails, couple of draft beers, and wine (something for everyone). Ambiance ranks up there as well, really sets a tone/vibe. If you're not sure what you like, let them know your preferences and they're sure to point you in the...