Forbidden Root Valentine Beer Dinner
Forbidden Root West Town, 1746 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago (312) 929-2202 🗺️
February 14-16 
Celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend with us at Forbidden Root’s West Town brewpub! Join us for a Special 3 course Prix Fixe menu.
1 shared appetizer, 2 full entrees, and a special dessert
Prix Fixe Menu available starting at 4 pm Friday February 14th through Sunday February 16th
Cost is $65 per couple (Price does not include tax or gratuity)
Make your reservation now

11:00 am - 11:00 pm 🍺 Follow Your Heart: Galentine Hunt
Rt 66 Old School Brewing, 110 Bridge St., Wilmington, IL (815) 476-2220 🗺️
Calling all ladies! Celebrate Galentine’s Day at Old School Brewing with a day of fun and friendship!
Here’s what we have planned for you:
Heart Hunt: Find the hidden heart at the brewery, and you’ll win a fabulous Galentine Box filled with must-have essentials! (8 boxes available)
Bring a Friend Discount: Bring your bestie and enjoy a discount on the first pour for both of you!
What better way to celebrate friendship than with some craft beer and good vibes? Tag your gals, mark your calendars, and don’t miss out on this unforgettable Galentine’s Day

3:00 pm 🍺 Valentine's Beer Releases
Black Horizon Brewing Co., 7560 S. Quincy St., Willowbrook, IL (630) 413-4964 🗺️
We LOVE craft beer and love to share it with our community which is why we are dropping TWO HOLIDAY LIMITED RELEASES:
Valentine's Day Friday 02/14 at 3pm
Hearts Deezire - English Porter w/ chocolate and cherries | ABV: 6%
Real tart cherries and bakers cocoa are infused into a robust English style Porter. Layers of chocolate and red cherry fruit meld beautifully with the dark malts and smooth easy drinking nature of the style. (Draft only)
Love HURTZ - Double IPA w/ raspberry and habanero peppers | ABV: 10%
Mosaic and Citra hopped Double IPA already dripping with sticky hops has a wave of red raspberry mixed in with fresh hand cut habanero peppers. The results are a massive flavor combo that brings the perfect balance of sweet heat. Remember to sip slowly because if you fall in love with this one, it might set your heart ablaze.  (Draft Only)

3:00 - 6:00 pm 🍺 Palentine’s Day with The Ex-Bombers
Miskatonic Brewing Co., 1000 N. Frontage Rd, Darien, IL (630) 541-9414 🗺️
Get ready to rock your friendships this Palentine’s Day!
Join us for an epic night of fun, music, and delicious food as we celebrate the best thing in life: FRIENDSHIP!
Jam out with The Ex-Bombers Band while sharing a pie from Da Pizza Co food truck with your pals!
Ex-Bombers 6-9pm
Da Pizza Co 5-8:30pm
Check our out "Faux-to Booth" for insta-memories, build epic friendship bracelets and enjoy our super secret surprise beer tapping, announced earlier that week!
Bring your best buds, your good vibes, and let’s make this Palentine’s Day unforgettable!
Tag your squad and let’s make some amazing memories together!

4:00 pm 🍺 Taqueria Guadalajara Weekend!
Nightshade and Dark's Pandemonium Brewing, 216 W. Clayton St., Waukegan, IL (847) 445-2467 🗺️
Taqueria Guadalajara brings the Guac That Rocks along with their amazing Mexican delights.
Friday at 4 pm
Saturday at 4 pm
Sunday at 5 pm

4:00 - 7:00 pm 🍺 Hops + Hearts Valentine's Day Dinner
Open Outcry Brewing Co., 10934 S. Western Ave., Chicago (773) 629-6055 🗺️
Express your love in the best way possible - with beer and a damn delicious meal.
Our new chef is cooking up a beautiful shared dinner for two this Valentine's Day...totally scratch made.
You'll start your meal with a cocktail with two straws to share.
And you'll each get your choice of a pint or a cocktail. Jake's brewing up something special for the evening! Call for details and reservations.

5:00 pm 🍺 Energy City Release
Energy City Brewing, 917 First St., Batavia, IL 630-597-5581 🗺️
With snow and cold weather in the forecast, we’re craving a taste of the tropics! We’re bringing you one of our favorites — Aloha Sunrise, a Sorbet IPA that’ll transport you straight to paradise. Available this weekend, alongside our newest Triple IPA.

5:00 - 9:00 pm 🍺 Bricks and Brews: A Bricktastic Date Night
Headquarters Beercade River North, 213 W. Institute Pl., Chicago 773-665-5660 🗺️
Looking for something different to do for Valentine's Day?
Grab you date or your favorite pal and join us at HQ for Bricks and Brews!
Ticket includes admission for 2, 1 variety bucket of 5 craft beers and a lego set to build and take home!
Tickets $50 here.

5:00 - 8:00 pm 🍺 Beers By Candlelight
Will County Brewing Co., 1142 W. Jefferson St., Shorewood, IL (815) 582-4157 🗺️
Now that's a perfect Valentine's Day date! Beers by Candlelight, a SWAK playlist with your favorite love songs to get you in the mood, and a new Hazy IPA release all in one place? What a vibe! Visit Will County Brewing Company on Friday, Feb. 14th for Valentine's Day!

5:00 - 8:00 pm 🍺 Cupids & Cocktails
DeJa Brew Bar & Grill, 5219 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn, IL 708-423-0484 🗺️
Treat your Valentine to dinner @ The Brew!
Special menu, inspired cocktails, craft beer & entertainment!
Stay tuned for menu details! Menu will be available 2/14 & 2/15.

6:00 - 9:00 pm 🍺 Valentine's Day Dinner
Byway Brewing Co., 2825 Carlson Dr., Hammond, IN 219-844-5468 🗺️
Celebrate Valentine's Day at Byway Brewing Co.
Join us for a romantic evening of indulgence with a 5-course Italian-inspired dinner. Make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable. Reserve your spot today!
Your night includes:

• A grazing table to enjoy before dinner
• One drink on us to start your evening
• A thoughtfully prepared 5-course meal crafted by our talented Kitchen Staff

6:45 - 9:45 pm 🍺 Valentine's Day Beer Dinner
Guinness Open Gate Brewery, 901 W. Kinzie St., Chicago 312-989-0599 🗺️
Join us for an expertly paired four-course beer dinner to celebrate the most romantic day of the year!
View the menu and reserve your $99 ticket (tax + gratuity) here.
Tickets are limited, reserve your spot today!

7:00 - 10:00 pm 🍺 Valentines' Screening of Rocky Horror Picture Show!
Illuminated Brew Works, 6186 N. Northwest Hwy., Chicago (708) 669-7287 🗺️
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your troubled friends. at Illuminated Brew Works and the greatest movie about a mad scientist from Transexual, Transylvania ever made.
Make a night of it with Emerald Acorn offering special Rocky Horror tarot spreads and food starting at 7pm. Wear a costume, scream at the TV, throw stuff at Handsome Rob. You know, a typical Friday night here at the Lodge.
Like everything here at Chicago’s favorite beer jalopy, there’s NO COVER (never ever!). Just come in costume, drink beer and spend your Valentine’s
Day with friends and savages like a good boy or girl.
Dinner and Tarot start at 7 PM
Rocky Horror starts at 9:30 PM

7:00 pm 🍺 Valentine's Wine Making Experience and Dinner
Wild Blossom Meadery, Winery and Brewery, 9030 S. Hermitage Ave., Chicago (773) 840-4642 🗺️
Join us for a truly unforgettable night of romance and winemaking!
This Valentine's Day, create a unique and lasting memory with your loved one by crafting your very own special wine. Indulge in a dinner designed for lovers, accompanied by a selection of exquisite wines and meads to enhance the romantic atmosphere.
Participate in the thrilling Grape Stomping Contest to determine which couple reigns supreme as the juiciest winemakers! Each couple will have the opportunity to produce their personalized vat of wine, ranging from Whites, Reds, Fruit wines, to Dessert wines – a collection that will be cherished for years to com
The event kicks off at 7:00 PM with a delightful wine blending experience. Taste an array of wines and create your own custom blend. You will fill , cork, seal and label a bottle of your special to take home that evening.
The $145 per person admission fee covers the entire winemaking experience, wine blending experience, dinner, and a future bottling session. Please note that supplies and varietal juice are additional costs, with varietal juice ranging from $84.95 to $215.00 per vat. When your wine is ready to bottle in 6 to 8 weeks, you can choose to purchase new bottles or bring in clean, used bottles on the bottling date. Each vat produces 25 to 30 bottles. If you like to drink wine you can save your bottles to use on your wine.
Immerse yourself in the world of love and winemaking, with wine games, music from our DJ, and the possibility of some romantic karaoke to cap off the night. Don't miss this enchanting evening filled with passion, flavor, and the joy of creating your own love-infused wine.

7:00 - 9:00 pm 🍺 QHH at Nightshade and Dark's
Nightshade and Dark's Pandemonium Brewing, 216 W. Clayton St., Waukegan, IL (847) 445-2467 🗺️
Looking to grab a drink in an LGBTQ+ safe environment and make connections with others? Join us at Nightshade and Dark's in Waukegan! This is a 21+ event! Grab a drink, hang out, and express yourself! Now starting at 7PM! 
Hosted by Lgbtq+ Center Lake County.

7:00 - 11:00 pm 🍺 ArtBar Batavia: Electric Heartbreak Show
Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden, 12 N. River St., Batavia, IL (630) 406-9200 🗺️
We are back for our fourth season of ArtBar Batavia! How will we kick off the year? With our first ever blacklight show!
If you're looking for fun Valentine's Day plans, join us on February 14th from 7PM to 11PM at Sidecar Supper Club for an electric show full of glowing neon art! Don't have a gift for that special someone in your life? Grab some local hand made art to make the evening extra special.

7:00 pm 🍺 Build Your Own Heart-Shaped Pizza
Miskatonic Brewing Co., 1000 N. Frontage Rd, Darien, IL (630) 541-9414 🗺️
Valentine’s Pizza Making Class with Da Pizza Company at Miskatonic Brewing!
Join us on Wednesday for a hands-on Build Your Own Heart-Shaped Pizza workshop
$30 per person – Includes:
• A guided pizza-making experience
• Your very own heart-shaped pizza
• A 12oz Miskatonic draft beer of your choice
Come for the pizza, stay for the fun! Grab your spot now—space is limited!
Reserve your spot today! (630) 450-5356

7:00 - 10:00 pm 🍺 Valentine's Dinner at Two Brothers Tap House
Two Brothers Tap House, 30W315 Calumet Ave., Warrenville, IL 630-393-2337 🗺️
Join us for our annual gourmet Valentine's Dinner. All inclusive 6-course meal with beer and cocktail pairings. Price: $100 plus $20 gratuity.

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