Hopsmith Tavern

A spot just north of Rush Street on the Gold Coast might not seem like the most likely place for a craft beer bar, but Hopsmith Tavern has been bucking expectations since it opened in 2014. Owned by the same group behind Fatpour Tapworks, this bi-level bar boasts a robust draft list and an expansive selection of bottle and cans—everything from local IPAs to cellared bottles of Bourbon County Stout. Stick around to enjoy a menu of standard pub grub, including wings, burgers and tacos (which can also be ordered from the late night Taco Alley window on Fridays and Saturdays).