To many tourists, a trip to Chicago isn’t complete without dropping by the historic Wrigley Field. Wrigleyville has always been well known for its vibrant social scene, but its welcoming of craft beer to the party has made it an even more popular area.

A mere block from the ballpark, Goose Island‘s brewpub gives you the perfect chance to visit Chicago’s longest tenured craft beer producer. In addition to its wide selection of beers, including the new Cubby Blue Blueberry Ale and Wrigleyville White Witbier (also sold at the ballpark), the pub offers extended hours on game days, live music, and brewery tours on Saturdays.

One of the hottest tables in the area since it launched last spring, DryHop Brewers is opening eyes across the city with its rotation of bold-flavored beers and mouth-watering dishes (the burger is a must). If you happen to catch a night game, there’s even a late-night menu to help fill you up. You’re also bound to see their name on a handful of Chicago beer menus as they’re often collaborating with other local brewers.

Only a couple years old, Begyle Brewing Co. has made a name for itself throughout Chicagoland with its selection of complex, yet sessionable, brews. This past winter, they opened a retail shop, so you can sample beers and purchase growlers, bottles, and kegs to go. They even bottled a small batch of Maybe Next Year, an imperial brown ale aged in Elijah Craig bourbon barrels, in dedication to the hapless Cubs.   

There’s so much to love about Sheffield’s, which sits only a few blocks from Wrigley Field. Huge craft beer selection on tap. Tons of space. A gorgeous beer garden. Amazing in-house smoked barbeque. Theme parties. Beer School. If any bar epitomizes summer in Chicago, it’s this one.

A 5-minute cab ride from the park will bring you to Fountainhead, where the focus is on local and regional beers and distilleries, and a food menu designed to complement them. Executive Chef Cleetus Friedman is well known throughout the city for his imaginative dishes and close ties to the local brewing community. The rooftop garden, which offers great views and cozy fireplaces, is one of the best in the city.

After a night or two out in Wrigleyville, no doubt you’ll need a little help the next morning. Luckily, one of Intelligentsia‘s seven Chicago coffeebar locations is close by. You might recognize their name from the labels of beer legends such as Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Coffee Stout and Three Floyds Dark Lord Russian Imperial Stout. If their coffee is good enough to contribute to two of the highest-rated beers in the world, surely it can lend a hand in getting your equilibrium back for another day of fun on Chicago’s north side.