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Chicago West Town

Dinner Menu | Happy Hour | Hours | Gift Cards | Private Parties | Events

Chicago West Town

Brunch Menu | Dinner Menu | Happy Hour | Hours | Gift Cards | Private Parties | Events
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1746 W CHICAGO AVE CHICAGO, IL 60622
1746 W CHICAGO AVE CHICAGO, IL 60622
PHONE: (312) 929-2202
PHONE: (312) 929-2202

Chicago West Town Restaurant & Brewery

Restaurant & Brewery Hours

Monday -
4pm
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10pm (Kitchen at 9)
Tuesday -
4pm
-
10pm (Kitchen at 9)
Wednesday -
4pm
-
10pm (Kitchen at 9)
Thursday -
4pm
-
10pm (Kitchen at 9)
Friday -
3pm
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11pm (Kitchen at 10)
Saturday -
12pm
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11pm (Kitchen at 10)
Sunday -
12pm
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9pm (Kitchen at 8:30)

WEST TOWN HAPPY HOUR!

Visit us at Forbidden Root for happy hour!

Monday – Thursday: 4 pm – 6 pm; Friday 3 pm – 5 pm

Half off ALL bar snacks \ $10 FR Flight \ $5 Draft Beer

$8 Glass Wine \ 1/2 off Bottles of Wine

$8 Select House Cocktails 

* Ask your local FR for any other HH specials. Specific items may vary based on location.

Dinner Menu

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DINNER MENU
DINNER MENU
BEER MENU
BEER MENU
COCKTAIL MENU
COCKTAIL MENU

Bar Snacks

Ⓥ
Popcorn
$6
Kimchi Spiced
Ⓥ
FR Pub Grub
$7
Puffed Riced, Rice Crackers, Ramen Spice, Nori, Sunflower Seeds
House Potato Chips
$8
Dill Pickle Chips, Sour Cream French Onion Dip
Beer Cheese & Crackers
$11
Whipped Aged Cheddar, FR Beer, Spicy Maple, Ritz Crackers
House Beef Jerky
$10
Garlic-Honey Mustard
Beer Bread
House-made Bread, Sumac-Honey Butter

Small Plates

Arugula Salad
$15
Tart Cherries, Farmer Cheese, Almonds, Pink Peppercorn, Pomegranate Vinaigrette
Ⓥ
Kale Salad
$14
Purple Kale, Shaved Fennel, Fresh Herbs, Tahini-Orange Dressing, Puffed Chickpeas, Fried Shallots
Brussels Sprouts
$14
Granny Smith Apple, Spiced Pepita, Golden Raisins, Parmesan
Buratta
$15
Shaved Prosciutto, Strawberries, Sunflower Seeds, Saba, Ciabatta
Beer Cheese Soup
$9
Aged Cheddar, Popcorn, PIckled Jalapeno, Caraway Rye
Add House Chorizo + $5
House Made Chorizo
$17
Smashed Marble Potatoes, Aji Verde, Queso Fresco, Fresno Chili Peppers

Daily Specials

MONDAY: BURGER, BEER, AND BOURBON
Tuesday: Wing Night
Wednesday: Oysters on the Half Shell
Thursday: FRIED Giardiniera
Happy Hour Every Weekday
Monday thru Thursday 3pm – 6pm
Friday 3pm-5pm
50% off Bar Snacks
$10 FR House Flights; $5 FR Drafts Beer
$8 Glasses of Wine; 50% Off Bottled Wine
$8 Cocktails
Old Fashioned, Negroni, French 75, Strawberry Basil Margarita

Cheese

MARISA
$8
Sheep | Wisconsin
Camembert
$8
Cow | France
Mobay
$8
Sheep, Goat | Wisconsin
Taleggio d.o.p.
$8
Cow | italy
Rosemary Manchego
$8
Sheep | Spain
Barely Buzzed
$8
Cow | Utah

Mains

DUCK & DUMPLINGS
$23
Duck Confit, Ricotta Gnocchi, Mirepoix Duck Jus, Crispy Duck Skin
Milk Brined Pork Schnitzel Sandwich
$17
Pickled Beet Mayo, Caraway Slaw, Sesame Bun
FR Burger
$15/18
Single or Double Smashburger, Giardiniera Mayo, White American Cheese, Onions, B&B Pickles, Butter Bun
Ⓥ
Jackfruit Sandwich
$17
Napa Cabbage, Shredded Jackfruit, House BBQ Sauce, BBQ Potato Chips, Sesame Bun
Fried Chicken Sandwich
$17
Chicken Thigh, B&B pickle, Special Sauce, Fried Onions, Sesame Bun
Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich
$17
Hot Chicken Thigh, Spicy Mayo, Jalapeño Jam, Fermented Cabbage
Mushroom Pot Pie
$21
Wild Mushroom Filled Pastry, Porcini Caramel, Side Salad
Ⓥ
Roasted Carrots
$17
Whole Oven Roasted Carrots, Eggplant Purée, House Chili Crisp, Compressed Cucumbers, Carrot Tops
Beer Braised Short Rib
$28
Beer Braised Shortrib, Nichol’s Farm Sweet Corn, Farro, Sweety Drops, Chili Oil
Broccoli Pasta
$22
Flour Power Casarecce Pasta, Broccoli Pesto, Pine Nut, Pickled Spring Onion, Aleppo pepper
Beer Steamed Mussels
$22
House Made Sausage, Confit Potato, Spicy Tomato Sauce, Shaved Fennel, Ciabatta
Pan Seared Arctic Char
$24
Forbidden Rice, Yellow Tomato, Daikon, Mizuna
Tomato Sandwich
$17
Nichols Farm Heirloom Tomatoes, Shallot Jam, Basil Mayo, Ciabatta

Draft Beer

#1 Ghost tropic
Double Hazy IPA | 8.2% | 12oz/8 – 5oz/4
Aromas lean to citrus and pineapple, plus a hint of bready malt. Palate is crisp with a bit of creaminess, with luscious white and tropical fruit notes. Finishes dry, crisp, and cleanly bitter.
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#2 Night Moth
Oak-Aged Hazy IPA | 7.2% | 12oz/8 – 5oz/4
Aromas of bright oak green citrus/spruce. Wood intensifies as it warms. A medley of white grapefruit pine and vanilla. The complexity keeps you coming back to try and make sense of it. green citrus/spruce. Wood intensifies as it warms. A medley of white grapefruit pine and vanilla. The complexity keeps you coming back to try and make sense of it.
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#3 Coast Grazer
West Coast IPA | 7.2% | 12oz/8 – 5oz/4
It’s not just another IPA. Brewed with Comet and Azacca hops along with pale ale, pilsner and Munich malts, this one’s a keeper, rife with big bold hop aromas of lemongrass, tropical fruits and a whisper of pine.
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#4 Alora Pier Pressure
West Coast Pilsner | 5.1% | 12oz/6.50 – 5oz/4
The second wave of Pier Pressure brings a fresh hop twist with Alora leading the charge. Expect bright berry notes up front, layered over the familiar citrus pop from Citra and Mosaic. Italian-grown Eraclea barley adds a subtle sweetness that rounds things out. It’s dry, but not bone dry — clean, crisp, and packed with hop character.
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#5 Parallel Lines
S.M.A.S.H. Lager | 4.8% | 16oz/7.50 – 5oz/4
This crisp lager is all about simplicity done right. Built on heirloom Isaria 1924 barley from Germany, it brings a soft, biscuity malt character w/ a touch of golden richness. NZ Pacific Sunrise hops add gentle floral notes & a hint of citrus without leaning hoppy. Clean, balanced, & a great showcase of what one malt and one hop can do.
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#6 atomic child
Hazy Ipa w/ Chardonnay grapes | 7.2% | 12oz/8 – 5oz/4
This IPA kicks off with juicy peach from Alora hops, then gets a crisp, wine-like lift from real Chardonnay grape juice. You can taste the grapes — they cut through the haze and play surprisingly well with the hops. El Dorado adds a tropical touch, and it all wraps up with a clean, bitter finish. Bright, bold, and a little unexpected.
#7 Strata Pier Pressure
West Coast Pilsner | 5.4% | 12oz/6 – 5oz/4
Dry-hopped with copious amounts of Strata, Citra, and Mosaic, you’ll find that this lager borrows from the West Coast IPA in its hoppy character while still showcasing the crisp, light, and refreshing qualities of a pilsner. It’s the new thing, folks. Enjoy!
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#8 Purple Pils
Pilsner | 5.1% – 12oz/5 – 5oz/3
Florentine iris (orris) root adds a deep, fruity violet note, merging with the brighter chamomile “Juicyfruit” aromas. Jasmine adds a very subtle spicy and exotic note. Add the classic, “spicy” Bohemian Saaz hops and the result is a unique, well-integrated and incredibly drinkable Pilsner.
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#9 Cosmic Trust Fall
Hazy imperial IPA | 9%| 10oz/8.50 – 5oz/5
A bold, juicy brew with a balanced medley of Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe, and Barber Rouge hops. It bursts with tropical fruit aromas and citrus with undertones of fresh berries and pine. The hazy appearance hints at its creamy mouthfeel, while the robust hop profile delivers a harmonious blend of sweet and bitter.
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#10 Strawberry Basil Hefeweizen
German-Style Hefeweizen | 5% – 12oz/7.50 – 5oz/4
To this wheat ale we add strawberries the cooling flavors of basil then add the fruity & spicy character of a classic hefeweizen yeast strain
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#11 HOODIE WEATHER
Oak Aged Vienna-Style Lager | 5.5% – 16oz/7.50 – 5oz/4
As summer waves goodbye, we can’t help but look forward to our flannels & crunchy leaves. To celebrate the season change, we’ve crafted a crispy, malty lager that’s dry with a hint of caramel A classic Vienna-style lager with toasted oak chips to round out the flavors and add depth. Enjoy!
#12 Mulligan Again
Hazy Pale Ale | 6.3% – 12oz/8 – 5oz/4
Clean and crisp this citrus forward tropical pale ale is a very balanced bitterness from a blend of El Dorado, Belma, and Mosaic hops.
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#13 Assembly Required
Dry-Hopped Sour Ale | 6.7% | 12oz/8 – 5oz/4
Back by demand, this fruit-forward sour kicks off with a blast of juicy passionfruit, then gets a subtle kiss of strawberry for balance. Dry-hopped with Strata and El Dorado, it brings a touch of dank citrus and tropical aroma. Tart, bright, and just the right amount of wild — it’s a flavor puzzle that snaps together perfectly. Contains lactose to smooth out the sour edge.
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#14 Friendship Bracelet
West Coast Double IPA | 8% | 12oz/8 – 5oz/4
It’s nice to have a friend (or friends); we teamed up with our talented besties at Derive Brewing Company & Streetside Brewery to commemorate the invisible string that binds us together, dank West Coast India Pale Ales. Enjoy this tribute to friendship.
Collaboration with Derive & Streetside Breweries
#15 Other Half Brewing ‘Barrel_Aged Snowbirds 8’
BA Imperial Stout | 12.5% | 8oz/10 – 5oz/6
Guest Draft
#16 G5 Brewing ‘Midwest Friendly’
Vanilla-Coconut Imperial Stout | 14%| 8oz/10 – 5oz/6
*Collaboration with Streetside Brewing Guest Draft

Flight

The FR House Flight
$14
Parallel Lines | Strawberry Basil | Alora Pier Pressure | Assembly Required | Cosmic Trust Fall

Canned Beer

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SUMMER LOVE
$8
Fruited Lager | 5.5% | *Collaboration with Mikerphone Brewing
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Note to Self
$7.50
Kölsch | 4.6% |
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She was a ringer
$9
West Coast Pilsner | 6.3%
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Good on ya
$7.50
Extra Pale Ale | 4.8% |
Collaboration with Dankhouse
Toro!
$8.50
Triple IPA | 10% |
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1+1=Smash
$7.50
S.M.A.S.H. Ale | 6.1% |
radio swan
$8
Hazy IPA | 6.4% |
NA beer
$8
Untitled Art, Waunakee WI
Italian Pilsner | Juicy IPA | Grapefruit Radler

Gluten Free Options

Hard Seltzers
$8
Untitled Art, Waunakee WI
Blackberry-Agave | Navel Orange-Yuzu | Pineapple-Mango | Prickly Pear-Guava
CIDERS
$8
Eris Ciders, Chicago, IL
Pedestrian | Blush | Pepper Jam

Cocktails

Attack of the Rizzberries
$15
Plantaray Silver Rum, Smith and Cross Jamaican Rum, House Raspberry Syrup, Lime, Lime Bitters
Here we go again
$15
Benham’s Gin, Ancho Reyes Chili Liqueur, Fresh Strawberries, Lemon Juice, Peychaud’s Bitters, Cider Vinegar
beetlejuice
$15
Bar Hill Tomcat Gin, La Luna Mezcal, St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur, Beet Shrub, Lemon, Bitterman’s Xocolatl Mole Bitters
Shot Through The heart
$15
CH Distillery Vodka, Merlet Créme de Melón, New Deal Ginger Liqueur, Lime, Select Aperitivo
Bali Influencer
$15
Hamilton Gold Rum, Kai Coconut Sochu, New Deal Ginger Liqueur, Demerara, Lime, Pineapple, Cava, Cardamom Bitters Orange Swath
Badasp
$15
FR Watershed 4yr B.I.B. Bourbon, Lime Juice, Fresh Mint, Ginger Beer, Angostura
Forbidden Root Old Fashioned
$15
Rittenhouse Rye, Maple Syrup, Bolivar & Angostura Bitters, Quari Ice Cube, Orange Swath *Upgrade to FR / Middlewest Pumpernickel Rye +2
Cosmocharlatan
$14
Koval Cranberry Gin, Campari, Génépy le Chamois, Lime, Honey, FR IPA
Naked In The Rain
$14
Jalapeño Infused-Confianza Blanco Tequila, El Silencio Mezcal, New Deal Ginger, Campari, Lime, Maple Syrup
Uva
$15
Watershed Four Peel Barrel Aged Gin, Jules Theuriet Pamplemousse Liqueur, Fernet Branca, Lemon, Honey

FR Botanical Series

Strawberry Basil Margarita
$14
Confianza Blanco Tequila Lime Curacao Topped with FR Strawberry Basil
FR Gin & Tonic
$14
FR Watershed 4 Peel Barrel Aged Gin house tonic syrup lime bitters
FR Vermouth
$8
Randy Mosher made a classic Vermouth from his experiences in Barcelona. Served over ice with an Orange Swath
FR Negroni
$14
28 Mile Debonair Gin Campari House Vermouth Orange Swath

Wine

Sparkling
$14
Los Monteros CavaPenedes Spain
White
$14
Domaine de la Pépière, Muscadet, Loire Valley, France
Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ
Fox Glove Chardonnay, Central Coast, California
Rose/Orange
$14
Bodegas Muga, Rioja Rosado, Rioja, Spain
Chateau Maris ‘Rare Orange’ Muscat, Languedoc, France
Red
$14
Moulin de Gassac Pinot Noir, Languedoc-Roussillon, Fance
Nine Hats Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, WA
Chateau des Adouzes ‘Le Tigre’, Red Blend Languedoc-Roussillon

NA Cocktails

Lil’ Rizzler
Raspberry-Mint Shrub Syrup, Lime, Mint, Ginger Beer
Cage the Orange
$12
Orange Blossom Fresh Lemon. Soda

House Shots $7

Cinn-oak
Old Forester Tentura Cinnamon Liqueur
Breakfast of champions
Old Forester Maple Syrup New Deal Coffe Liqueur
Smoke and Flame
El Silencio Mezcal Ancho Reyes Chili Liqueur Lime & Orange Bitters
Chicago Keys
Jeppson’s Malort Jules Theuriet Pamplemousse Liqueur

Soft Drinks

Daydream Cold Brewed Iced Tea
$4
Gosling’s Ginger beer
$5
Freddie’s Root Beer
$5
Coke Diet Coke Sprite Ginger Ale
$4
Daydream Hot Tea
$5

Forbidden Root Single BarrelsThese 

barrels

single barrels were hand-selected by the Forbidden Root team and our friends at local distilleries.

FR Barr Hill Tom Cat Gin Watershed Four Peel Bourbon Barrel-Aged Gin Koval Bottled in Bond Rye

Brunch Menu

OPEN BRUNCH MENU
OPEN BRUNCH MENU

Mains

French Toast
$16
Brioche, Pumpkin Cream, Pepita Granola, Hibiscus Poached Apples, Maple Syrup
Eggs in Purgatory
$18
Spicy Tomato Sauce Poached Eggs Focaccia Parmesan
Short Rib
$25
Fried Egg Crispy Brussels Sprouts Chimichurri Patato Straws
Savory Pancake
$16
Seasonal Vegetables Kimchi Cheese Curds Maple Poached Egg
Brunch Burger
$18
Double Smashburger Egg Yolk American Cheese House Cured Bacon Tomato Jam
The Root
$15
Two Eggs any style House Bacon Brunch Potatoes
French Toast
$16
Brioche, Strawberry Cream, Pepita Granola, Hibiscus Poached Apples, Maple Syrup
Chorizo Poutine
$14
French Fries, House Made Chorizo Gravy, Pickled Fresnos, Queso Chihuahua Add Fried Egg +3

Sides

House Cured Bacon
$7
Toast
$5
Brunch Potatoes
$6
*Two Eggs
$6
Any Style

Beverages

Beermosa de peche
$10
FR Peach Wit Orange Juice; A refreshing twist on a classic brunch libation
Biere Royale
$10
FR Ale Timbers Golden Ale Crème de Cassis
FR Bloody
$12
CH Distillery Vodka CH Distillery Vodka Zing Zang Bloody Mix Fresh Lime FR Porter Fresh Lime
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Private Events

Whether celebrating a birthday, hosting a rehearsal dinner, or enjoying a happy hour with colleagues, we have the perfect space for you!

Please visit the Private Events page to learn more or to inquire about future events.

PRIVATE EVENT REQUEST
PRIVATE EVENT REQUEST
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Forbidden Root Gift Cards

Ever attempted to gift-box a frothy pint of our botanical brew or a hearty serving of Midwestern fare? Take it from us, it’s messy!

Why not surprise your loved ones with a Forbidden Root Gift Certificate instead?

It’s the ideal gateway to a feast of uniquely crafted botanic beers and mouthwatering dishes – a delight for both beer enthusiasts and food lovers alike.

And the best part? You can get an instant gift certificate for any amount, delivered straight to your email or sent as a text message to your phone.

It’s instant, convenient, and thoroughly enjoyable – gifting, simplified!

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