District Brew Yards — Restaurant in West Chicago Township

I had the pleasure of being invited to District Brew Yards for a family celebration. Arriving ahead of the rest of our party, my significant other and I decided to take advantage of our early arrival and grab a table, assuming our timing would align perfectly with placing our food order.

Stepping inside, we encountered the familiar setup of a counter, akin to any standard bar and grill venue. However, what immediately caught our attention, to the left of the counter, were refrigerators stocked with a captivating array of canned alcoholic beverages. Seizing the initiative, my SO secured us a table within the designated area reserved for our celebration. Yet, when we looked for a menu on our table, none was to be found. Instead, we were informed that food orders were to be placed through a kiosk and subsequently collected at the service window situated to the right.

As we waited by the pick-up window for our food, I confess that my attention waned. It was impossible to ignore line-up of taps, encircling the perimeter of the room. The selection spanned from wine to beer to specialized beverages, each available on tap. Like a child in a candy store, I eagerly ventured to procure a beverage, only to realize that I needed a "card."

Drawing upon past experiences at similar venues, I instinctively set out to locate this elusive payment card. However, it soon became apparent, due to my haste and failure to heed the hostess's guidance, that I needed to request and link a debit card to one of the venue's scan cards.

Once armed with the necessary card, I was delighted to find that the process of selecting and pouring a drink of choice was not only user-friendly but also allowed me to bypass long lines and the clamor of ordering drinks. Moreover, I appreciated the convenience of using the card to settle the beverage tab for my family during our celebration, circumventing the need to open and close individual tabs.

The charms of District Brew Yards extended beyond its inviting ambiance and contemporary vibes. The venue also offered tabletop games and an outdoor seating area where one could bask in the setting sun over the nearby hill.

With a business model as innovative as this, I eagerly anticipate the future developments at this venue. In the present and foreseeable future, our experience was nothing short of exceptional, combining delectable food, well-crafted drinks, and an enticing atmosphere. The pricing aligned seamlessly with the overall experience, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking an enjoyable and laid-back...

Cool space with like 20-40 craft beers on tap from 4 breweries. Only ~2-3 gluten free drink options. Fun concept of pouring your own drink from the tap in the quantity you want and watching the price go up like you’re getting gas. However, prices in April 2022 are like $0.65-$0.75 per ounce, with a couple above and below that. Multiply that by 16 and you’re talking $10-$13 per pint, which is WAY more than the $6-$8 you’d spend at a normal bar or brewery. The one upside: if you want to try several things, you can do that pretty easily without paying $7 per beer. It also allows someone to spend like $5 on half a beer if that’s all they want to drink, where the least they could have spent elsewhere is $7. They also aren’t paying bartenders and you aren’t tipping them, which saves a little money but doesn’t make up for the high prices. If you’re pouring yourself full drinks, you’re better off at a different spot.

Additionally, the only food is from an affiliated barbecue place that is not cheap and also doesn’t do much for vegetarians, let alone vegans.

This place is fine. It’s a cool concept to pour your own beer. But it’s a lot more expensive per ounce than anything else in Chicago except maybe a fancy restaurant. You’re paying for the novelty and flexibility of...

Super friendly staff at this awesome, self serve choose your adventure , multi brewery tap room. You link a tap card to your credit card, and Set (it above the beer of your choice’s tap), Tilt (your cup) and Pour (as much or as little) of your selected brew. There is something for everyone: from a hard ginger beer, a mead, pilsners, cream ales, IPAs, imperial stouts, goses, lagers… LillieQ’s provides the food and I’ll say that the tri-tip is one of the best portions of meat done any way, anywhere that I’ve ever had. Very large space with ample seating of various styles and arrangements so even though there was a mass of people, it didn’t feel crowded. All the people and the loud tunes might preclude intimate convo but that’s probably not an issue at times where a mural festival is not going on. Games available to play. Dog friendly. Available for private events. Merch shop with many of the beers available to take home. Could use a few more restrooms. Can not WAIT to go back. Faves sampled this time: ATB Vera (pistachio cream ale), and I think it was from Burnt City, a killer rye, ATB Strawberry Pie a la mode Pastry sour (sour ale). A couple killer barrel aged Imperial stouts, particularly one from CasaHumilde). Parking was easy on the...