Skip to main content
Shedd Aquarium

Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery

1746 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622

Bars & Taverns

Immerse yourself in rich, authentic tastes. Indulge, dine, and enjoy a multi-sensory experience.

At Forbidden Root, Chicago's first botanic brewery, we brew craft beer inspired by nature. We love barley, water, hops, and yeast, and use those as a base to explore a rich world of wild ingredients.

What's happening nearby...

The Nutcracker at the Joffrey Ballet

Auditorium Theatre at Roosevelt University •  Dec 06 – Dec 28

Experience magic this holiday season with two-time Tony Award®-winner Christopher Wheeldon's 'The Nutcracker'.

Read more about The Nutcracker at the Joffrey Ballet

Light Up the Lake at Navy Pier

Navy Pier •  Nov 29 – Jan 05

Light Up the Lake runs from Nov. 26 - Jan. 2. Tickets start at just $15.00, including a ride on the iconic Centennial Wheel, offering inspiring…

Read more about Light Up the Lake at Navy Pier

Lincoln Park ZooLights

Lincoln Park Zoo •  Nov 15 – Jan 05 @ 4:30PM

Enter a winter wonderland illuminated by the laughter of children and more than one million lights at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ZooLights.

Read more about Lincoln Park ZooLights

You might also be interested...

Pops for Champagne

Chicago

Read more about Pops for Champagne

Replay Andersonville

Chicago

Read more about Replay Andersonville

Finch's Beer Company

Chicago

Read more about Finch's Beer Company

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get inspired by top travel stories, gain access to exclusive promotions and contests, and discover even more reasons to #EnjoyIllinois.