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Lake Effect Brewing Company

Lake Effect Brewing Company

Bars & Breweries in Chicago

4.8 124 Google reviews

+1 312 919 44 733074 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60618 · Avondale

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Where to find them

3074 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60618

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About

Tap room and production space for Lake Effect Brewing

Amenities

From the business

  • Identifies as veteran-owned
  • Identifies as women-owned

Service options

  • Onsite services

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer

Amenities

  • Bar onsite

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Hours

Monday
5 to 10 PM
Tuesday
5 to 10 PM
Wednesday
5 to 10 PM
Thursday
3 PM to 12 AM
Friday
1 PM to 12 AM
Saturday
1 PM to 12 AM
Sunday
1 to 10 PM

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