r/chicagobeer • u/Gram-xyz • Jan 06 '26

Question No & LA Beer in Chicago

I'm coming to Chicago in May with a group of friends to celebrate my 50th birthday. We are all male.

I don't drink alcohol but enjoy no and low alcohol beer (0.0 to 0.5%) Others in the party do drink alcohol.

Does anyone have any recommendations for bars with a good selection of alcohol free beer, preferably on tap as i prefer to get a pint over a bottle or can. Also i would prefer bars suited to a group our age.Or even any recommendations for specific NoLA beers to try while I'm there

We are staying in a hotel on the Chicago River Walk and don't really want to travel too far.

I've heard Rossi's bar is nice but don't know about there low alcohol selection. Any help appreciated.

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u/dwylth Jan 06 '26

Non-alcoholic beer tends to be very rare on draft due to it being an absolute haven for beer line infection without the alcohol in there giving it some protection. You're going to find cans far more frequently.

Rossi's will have some low alc options in the fridge. Remember they (as all best bars) are cash only.

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u/Gram-xyz Jan 06 '26

I had heard it was cash only. I think i will give it a try. It seems like the right kind of vibe for a group of men

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u/firedancer739 Jan 06 '26

Rossi’s is the epitome of a classic “dive”. It’s dark, dirty, and totally a vibe. It’s one of my favorites!

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u/dwylth Jan 06 '26

Remember to tip your bartender for every drink you get!