Microbreweries
Anvil & Forge Brewing and Distilling
619 E. Washington St. (downtown)
217-679-1195
anvilandforge.com
One among a burgeoning variety of craft breweries within the capital metropolis, Anvil & Forge opened in late 2018. The place has a no-nonsense vibe, with partitions comprised of metallic siding and reclaimed barn wooden, a cement flooring and a mixture of fluorescent and incandescent lighting. There’s as a lot area dedicated to brewing and deliberate distilling operations, and you may see all of it from the bar. Early choices have featured off-the-beaten path variations of IPAs and wheat beers. The Foundry Pizza Kitchen on web site serves up pizza by the slice or 18-inch pies with scratch-made crusts that make the most of Anvil & Forge’s numerous brews. Construct your individual pizza, or select from quite a lot of specialty pies.
Buzz Bomb Brewing Co.
406 E. Adams St. (downtown)
217-679-4157
Buzzbombbrewingco.com
Buzz Bomb opened in 2018 to carry collectively artwork and science to create scrumptious tasting craft beer that’s each refined and accessible to everybody. A number of 10 or so beers runs the gamut from IPA to exploit stout. The tastefully adorned place options DIY steampunk-inspired lighting, a beautiful vintage tin ceiling and beer served in beakers, like the type you used again in highschool chemistry class. A unbelievable place to sip a chilly one whereas taking a break from seeing the downtown sights.
Obed and Isaac’s Microbrewery and Eatery
500 S. Sixth St. (downtown)
217-670-0267
connshg.com/obed-and-isaacs
Obed and Isaac’s opened in 2012 and proved that brewpubs may very well be as common right here as anyplace else. Housed in an historic mansion nestled towards a sizeable out of doors beer backyard to accommodate summertime crowds, Obed’s is a cushty stroll from Lincoln’s Residence and different downtown historic websites. Many of the inside is used for restaurant area, however there may be additionally a good-sized bar inside and loads of out of doors seating. The meals is great and inexpensive. Faucet choices are expansive and infrequently adventuresome. Attempt a flight of micro brewed beers, and you should definitely pattern the flatbread pizza, comprised of grains left over from the brewing course of. The ambiance is laid again, with the beer backyard that includes bocce ball courts and welcoming canine. Obed’s does not settle for reservations, and Sunday brunch (11 a.m.-2 p.m.) Is very common, so plan to reach early.
seventh Road Cidery
503 S. Seventh St. (downtown)
217-679-4726
connshg.com/7th-Street-Cidery
Situated throughout the road from Lincoln’s Residence and adjoining to Obed and Isaac’s Microbrewery and Eatery, seventh Road Cidery gives domestically sourced ciders, meads and perrys. Central Illinois’ first cidery is in a former dwelling that has an illustrious historical past. It was initially constructed within the 1850s by Isaac Lindsey six blocks down on South Seventh Road. To assist cowl the down cost, Lindsey borrowed about $600 from none aside from Abraham Lincoln. The house later got here into the possession of the Maisenbacher household, who held it for a lot of generations. By 2008, the vacant dwelling was in disrepair and slated to be demolished. The Conn household, native preservationists and enterprise house owners, bought the home and relocated it to its present web site, renovating it to be used as a espresso store earlier than it grew to become seventh Road Cidery in 2022.
Engrained Brewing Co.
1120 W. Lincolnshire Blvd.
217-546-3054
engrainedbrewery.com
Situated conveniently on the Interstate 72 and MacArthur Boulevard interchange, Engrained opened in 2013 and has turn into a must-stop for anybody who appreciates wonderful beer served tastefully. The oatmeal stout at Engrained is past beautiful, one in all a half-dozen alternatives brewed and provided year-round, augmented by 5 or so choices that come and go. It is also a farm-to-table restaurant with meals choices that vary from hamburgers and flatbreads to steaks. Nice environment with gentle lighting that makes you chill out even earlier than the primary glass.
Hand of Destiny Brewing Co.
107 E. Douglas St., Petersburg
217-691-1098
handoffatebrewing.beer
This place is run by a former funeral director who parlayed a house brewing pastime into statewide fame by profitable a contest in 2017 to obtain the glory of manufacturing Illinois’ official bicentennial beer. What The Fuzz, the profitable beer that is a Hand of Destiny staple, is a cream ale infused with ginger, peaches and tea, which is as good for the summer season because it sounds. The brewery, a number of miles from Springfield, is a vacation spot beer parlor that employs such elements as cucumbers and honey for adventurous drinkers who aren’t afraid to stray from conventional stouts and ales. A current kitchen growth now permits for a full menu that features salads, sandwiches, Angus burgers, flatbread pizza and even hen and waffles.
Sangamo Brewing Co.
109 E. Mulberry St., Chatham
217-697-8026
Facebook.com/SangamoBrewing
The most recent addition to the craft brewing scene, Sangamo Brewing Co. combines the idea of a craft brewery with a dwelling historical past museum of beer commercial generally known as “breweriana.” The memorabilia highlights manufacturers from throughout the U.S., with a particular deal with historic Illinois beer manufacturers. There are additionally loads of family-friendly collectibles, together with historic sodas and trains. A full menu is on the market, starting from appetizers and tacos to salads, horseshoes and sandwiches.
Slauterhouse Brewing Co.
321 W. Madison St., Auburn
Slauterhousebrewing.com
A singular dive in the course of a small-town sq.. A brief drive from Springfield, this brewery has 11 beers on faucet and is family- and pet-friendly.
Springfield Beer Co.
3788 W. Wabash
217-441-2780
spfldbeercompany.com
A domestically owned microbrewery with a tasting room serving award-winning beer brewed on-site and accessible on draft or in growlers to go. No meals service, however be at liberty to carry your individual.
Wineries/Wine Bars
Advert Astra Wine and Tapas Bar
308 E. Adams St. (downtown)
Adastrawineil.com
Housed in a 100-year-old restored row constructing, Advert Astra payments itself as a “considerate and inclusive wine and cocktail expertise.” There are customizable drinks and lightweight eating choices, together with a build-your-own cheese board menu, pastries from native bakers and even the choice to carry your individual snacks. The market gives a number of wines to buy by the bottle to get pleasure from there or at dwelling, and the present store options gadgets from each space and nationally liked artists and makers.
Bloom Wine Bar & Florals
2 Previous State Capitol Plaza. (downtown)
Bloomspringfield.com
Affords wine, craft cocktails, mocktails and beer, together with floral companies and an area for personal occasions.
Cafe Amulet
105 S. Seventh St., Petersburg
217-685-9276
Opening Might 2025
Come for the espresso and pastries, keep for the cocktails. Newly reworked into a restaurant, it gives house-made pastries with native elements, high quality espresso and a comfy area. The occasion area upstairs can accommodate as much as 100 friends and infrequently hosts reside music and different particular occasions.
Cooper’s Hawk Vineyard and Restaurant
2501 W. Wabash Ave., White Oaks Mall
217-321-9100
chwinery.com
This upscale informal restaurant gives a signature menu that includes dishes designed to pair completely with Cooper’s Hawk wines. You can too pattern the wines within the tasting room and take dwelling a bottle of your favourite from the present store.
Danenberger Household Vineyards
12341 Irish Rd., New Berlin
217-488-6321
danenbergerfamilyvineyards.com
Carry your picnic basket or get pleasure from appetizers and wood-fired pizzas ready on web site. With reside music, out of doors film nights, bocce ball courts and particular occasions all year long, there are many causes to spend time right here.
Hill Prairie Vineyard
23753 Lounsberry Rd., Oakford
217-635-9900
hillprairiewinery.com
Situated simply half-hour north of Springfield on Route 97 close to Oakford, Hill Prairie is nestled amongst a winery and native Illinois prairie grasses. The vineyard, tasting bar and banquet facility are housed in a renovated barn, circa 1911. Hill Prairie has reside music each Sunday, festivals, homicide thriller dinner theaters and extra, plus award-winning wines to pattern.
It is All About Wine
1305 Wabash Ave., Suite M
217-546-9463
Itsallaboutwine.net
It is All About Wine gives outdated and new world classics, together with wines from newer, rising areas at quite a lot of costs. You may additionally discover a number of each common and craft spirits, beer, canned cocktails and ciders, from acquainted to smaller, artisan producers. It is All About Wine hosts reside music, trivia and different occasions most weekends, and also you’re welcome to carry meals in or have one thing delivered. There are additionally complimentary tasting occasions in addition to guided instructional lessons.
The Corkscrew
2625 Chatham Street
217-698-1112
Thecorkscrew.com
The Corkscrew is a domestically owned wine store that thrives on the academic side of wine. Whereas the retail store gives all kinds of wines and charcuterie from around the globe, wines are offered by the glass Friday from 5-8 p.m. and at Saturday tasting occasions from 2-5 p.m.
Twisted Tree Music Corridor
1061 E. Morton Ave., Jacksonville
217-602-2010
A reside music and occasion venue providing performances by native in addition to nationwide touring musicians, plus meals, house-crafted wines and gaming in an off-the-cuff setting.
West of Clever Vineyard
14096 State Freeway 97, Petersburg
217-632-6003
westofwise.com
This small-batch vineyard positioned south of Petersburg close to Lincoln’s New Salem options wines produced on-site from domestically grown grapes. Meals is on the market throughout musical occasions, in any other case, carry a picnic basket and benefit from the surroundings.
Dry Bar
The Wakery
15 Previous State Capitol Plaza
Springfieldwakery.com
217-670-2354
This late-night coffeehouse and absolutely non-alcoholic bar was acknowledged as the perfect new enterprise downtown and greatest new bar in Illinois Occasions’ 2023 Better of Springfield contest. The menu consists of quite a few gluten-free, vegan and sugar-free choices for each drinks and meals. Along with espresso, tea, non-alcoholic drinks that style similar to their alcoholic counterparts and craft drinks, there’s a number of tasty treats made by space bakeries. The décor is extravagant and pleasant, and The Wakery hosts quite a lot of open mics, reside music and different occasions.
