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Horse Thief Hollow

Restaurant Bar American restaurant Gastropub Brewery Brewpub Beer hall

Casual, rustic spot featuring house-brewed beers, regional wines & spirits plus gastropub eats. People often mention great, delicious, Great, beers, beer, cheese, atmosphere, drinks, good,


Address

10426 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643, United States

Website

horsethiefbrewing.com

Contact

+1 773-779-2739

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (518 reviews)

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Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (8) delicious (8) Great (7) beers (7) beer (6) cheese (6) atmosphere (6) drinks (6) good (6)
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  • 5/5 Michael L. 6 months ago on Google • 120 reviews
    Great tasting food, excellent service! Had the Dunkel stein of the house brewed beer & the Sicilianaire with a side salad. The other party had the pulled pork sandwich. & the cheese pierogi was amazing! (Didn't get a pic of that, it disappeared so fast)
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Brenda B. 2 years ago on Google • 343 reviews
    Decided to do the brew trail tour, this was our first stop and what a great stop it was. Great atmosphere friendly staff and great beer, we decided to try an appetizer and choose the pretzels and those were delicious. We definitely want to go back and try some of the food as it all looked delicious. Decent prices. Cant wait to go back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Michelle D. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved the open spacious high ceilings. A great space. Staff amazing and friendly. Perfect pub food.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Paul P. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food and selection of beers. Liked the side salad and the flat iron steak sandwich. Friday lunch not too crowded. Great server.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brian 6 months ago on Google • 79 reviews
    Out of the gate Colleen was a 5-star server start to finish. Her enthusiasm was genuine and welcoming, so informative about beers / menu. With one dinner in town, landing halfway from DC to AZ, Horse Thief Hallow was our #1 choice. A choice we did not regret. Solid beers, Began with the Soul Train (Sour). 5-stars again. Don’t let the color fool you, it is a pucker sour as intended. Annexation and Squeeze box also delicious, in that order. Restaurant SUPER clean. Pulled pork lean, not too spicy, the Mac n’ cheese is incredible, with panko crumbs under a broiler – perfectly crispy and served in cool miniature cast iron. Grass fed burger, wonderful. Half rack of baby backs, meat fell off the bone, prepared wonderfully. When returning to this area, Horse Thief Hallow Brewing will be my go-to, thank you guys & gals.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martinez 1 year ago on Google • 307 reviews
    Stopped in for some drinks & an appetizer. Absolutely loved the Cajun Crab Rangoons. They were delicious! Drinks were really good as well. Our server was great and loved the atmosphere.

  • 4/5 Deborah S. 5 years ago on Google • 281 reviews
    The chicken wings were huge, tasty, but needed to be seasoned. The gumbo is delicious. The buffalo shrimp appetizer is delicious. The coleslaw needed more season, salt, and sugar. The burnt ends beef brisket was okay. The fries were good. The atmosphere is great.

  • 5/5 Ralph C. 11 months ago on Google • 246 reviews
    Award winning beers and amazing food. Big old south Chicago warehouse space, converted magically into a neat craft brewery and eatery. Usually 10 beers on tap, with a wide variety of styles, each represented well. We were especially impressed with the masterfully subtle Green Beret pistachio and Space Face Kolsch. Food is fast, and good, especially the brunch items, and the visit isn't complete without the crispy goodness of hot fresh beignets.

  • 5/5 Julia W. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a great experience!! The staff and the local patrons were very welcoming. Mark was our server and he took time to visit with a his guests!! Fantastic food & beer!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 David K. 3 months ago on Google • 85 reviews New
    I really want to love this place but it’s just lacking that wow factor. The food is decent. The beer is good. The bartenders need to expand their craft and learn how to make better drinks. Maybe they need to brighten the place up or turn up the music. The whole hipster thing doesn’t work on the south side. I look forward to coming here and then I really don’t want to come back any time soon. Again, it’s not bad. Don’t get me wrong. It’s just kind of…meh.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Edwin O. 1 year ago on Google • 16 reviews
    We went on a limb for restaurant week and I fell in love with Cajun food. Usually I’m picky about salads, but the salad we had here changed my mind forever. The standouts definitely were the Shrimp and grits and the beignets almost killed me because they were so good. The mixed drinks also packed quite a punch!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 William P. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a Ridge Rider and Delta Hurricane. Both excellent beers. Was really impressed with the chicory/coffee of the 🌀. Bar service was friendly and helpful with the selection
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sherice S. 2 years ago on Google • 20 reviews
    Nice, friendly, inviting staff and atmosphere. This was my first visit, but not my last. I took my mother here for lunch today. The mural on the exterior wall of the parking lot, as well as the painting on the asphalt was very impressive! My mother had the Grass-fed burger and I had the Turkey burger. Both burgers were delicious--we ate it all. I recommend trying their cocktail called "The Ambassador". It's a refreshing drink with gin, lemon, honey, and all-spice.

  • 5/5 Zant 7. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent experience... Great food, beer, and owner. We were served by the owner and had the opportunity to talk to him. He alone is reason enough for me to return because he is a generous man and I prefer to support people like him.

  • 5/5 Irlean C. 3 years ago on Google
    Always Delicious Food and Great Service . Clean and Safe in this Present Time. Great Beer and other Beverages. Adult Grilled cheese with Mac and Cheese. And My # 1 Favorite Joe's Gumbo. Go There.😁

  • 5/5 Zenaido V. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was great and creative. The menu has classic items with a modern feel. The rib dinner was delicious and the portion was more than enough. I really enjoyed the sides, specifically the coleslaw. The drinks menu was also interesting with a variety of beers and wines. This place is definitely worth making the trip to the southwest side of the city.

  • 5/5 Tammy O. 3 years ago on Google
    Art to drink & art to look at! On a Sunday reservations were needed to sit at the bar, but tables available. Had a good juicy hazy IPA and pulled pork bbq, friend had grilled cheese sammy & an Ale. Parking available, security protocols, accessible rest area. Got a passport for the self guided 8 brewery DixieHighwayBreweryTrail.com here, we’ll see how many we get to today 🍻

  • 5/5 Wyrd P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food, great atmosphere. They brew their own beer on site, and have 8 different varieties to choose from. Good drinks and cocktails. One of my favorites in Chicago.

  • 5/5 Samara N. 1 year ago on Google
    There should be more pics but we were more interested in eating. The fried green tomato trio was all kinds of yum. The pecan pie waffle was ridiculous. We legit already picked what we're gonna have the next time.

  • 2/5 Jacob H. 2 years ago on Google
    Ribs were delicious. The Mac and cheese was literally from stouffers. The pork nachos were disappointing. The drinks were disgusting. They gave us a disappointing night. We wanted to give the last drink a yes but it was a hell no. This place is lack luster.

  • 4/5 J M. 2 years ago on Google
    This place was on my naughty list from a visit years ago that was less than satisfactory. This visit was definitely a step in the right direction. Still obviously trying to find their way through the restrictions from COVID. The outdoor seating was well set up. The only thing I think could be improved is the use of camp chairs for the outdoor dining area. Not sure that is the best idea. The food was well prepared and tasty, but the portions a little spare. Definitely going back to try it few other items on the menu.

  • 5/5 Angie L. 2 years ago on Google
    I’ve been to this place many times and I love it. Went on a Saturday for dinner. I had the venison burger and Mac & cheese. We got our order pretty fast. I recommend ‘kitchen sink’. The dinning area is pretty big and is kid friendly. I noticed a new patio on the side where the parking lot used to be. Looked pretty nice but it was closed due to rain.

  • 5/5 Kelly P. 1 year ago on Google • 1 review
    We recently had our company Christmas party at Horse Thief, as we have had in the past 3 years, the food and service was outstanding! The Green Beret brew was fabulous as well as the Cobb Salad. Beautifully decorated and loved the atmosphere! Check it out for the New Year!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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