Guinness Open Gate - Experience the Best of Irish Brews and Cuisine in Chicago

Loved this new place! Big open space in the main area made it feel really cool. Obviously drinks were great, and had a lovely beer flight which was a really good way to try the less common brews. The server was excellent and even comped a drink for a birthday!

Excellent food and service to go with an excellent beer selection. The Far Post Nitro Pub Ale was a welcome surprise. Not the most Irish of experiences in Chicago but it tracks with the Guinness store in Dublin so can't complain.

Cool place. Pretty big patio if you want to sit outside. Tons of parking if you’re driving there. We had a corn maze cream ale made from IL grown corn. It was cold crisp and refreshing for a hot summer day. Also had a pineapple coconut stout that was pretty unique. Food was solid. Irish bread and butter are a must. Big bowl of thin fries were nice and hot and salty. Brussels sprouts had a subtle kick. Beef stew was good. Not a whole lot of beef in it. Big space if you have a big group it would be a good place to check out.

Great variety of classic beers with new production. Space is large and top notch as you would hope if you have been to the Dublin experience.

I want to start by saying that I love Guinness—it’s my favorite beer of all time. I did enjoy visiting the Guinness Factory, though it was a bit different than I expected. The space itself is very nice: super clean, well organized, and filled with great Guinness memorabilia. And they definitely know how to pour a Guinness the right way. That said, I was a little underwhelmed overall. The food menu felt somewhat limited, and I would have loved to see Guinness incorporated more creatively—using the beer for sauces or other dishes that really highlight the brand. While the food was good, nothing truly stood out or wowed us. I also wish the atmosphere leaned more into an authentic Irish pub feel. A bit more warmth and traditional Irish character would have made the experience feel more immersive. Overall, it’s still a cool place and worth visiting at least once, especially if you’re a Guinness fan—but it didn’t quite live up to my expectations. If you want it more casual, shorter, or more enthusiastic, just say the word.

Ready for a semi-weird review? My friend and I dropped by and were excited about the live music on a weekday - what a treat! We got a round of discount drinks for happy hour, super yummy. We also got some food, which was also really yummy and the portions were generous. Unfortunately, I found a hair in my burger, about halfway through the burger. Honestly, these things happen, mistakes happen. But! Our server handled the issue like a pro, using humor and sincerity to make it right (in the end, he went above and beyond!)! I wish more businesses handled hairy situations (pun intended) the way it was handled at Guinness - I’m excited to go back and try more drinks and more food!

First time at Guinness and had to say, Vlad our bartender, made the experience a time to remember. Drinks during happy hour are awesome and the ambience is good for both date nights and a night out with the boys. 5/5

The food was good, just felt like the menu was quite small and limited. Also Guinness stout is the only beer brewed by Guinness they have on hand. (They have guest taps) I was hoping it would be more like the one in Dublin that has Guinness brewed lagers, IPAs etc. Beautiful interior and design and top quality service.