Historically a destination for Italian immigrants, where their first Italian parish was constructed, Near North has been one of Chicago’s entertainment districts for decades and that tradition continues with a mix of pubs to satisfy your craft beer interests.
Know before you go:
- Clark Street Ale House is just 2 blocks west of the Chicago & State Red Line "L" stop. The tour ends at Orleans and Huron, just 2 blocks south/1 block west of the Chicago Brown Line stop.
- Participants of this tour must be 21 years of age or older and will pay for their own drinks at each stop.
Tour reviews
All three pubs featured on the Near North tour are incredibly interesting. The Clark Street Ale House, Brehon Pub and Green Door Tavern are wonderful throwbacks to a classic era of Chicago drinking culture.
Bob SutterCAC Docent
The Godfrey Hotel. Photo by Steve Hall.
Clark St Ale House. Photo by Thomas Hawk.
Photo by Ian Freimuth.
The Poetry Foundation.
Buildings on This Tour
Free Center Entry with Your Ticket
Ticket price includes entrance to the Chicago Architecture Center within 7 days of your walking or bus tour.
