Sheffield’s Beer and Wine Garden

Very loud.
But if you can get over that this is a great neighborhood bar for beer and bbq lovers alike.
The beer selections and beer rooms are clearly the highlight of this place. High quality beer and an extensive draft list coupled with a laid back neighborhood sports bar feel is something that is perfected in the midwest. Stepping into Sheffield’s reminded me of some of my favorite spots at home in Cleveland.
Good prices, not too expensive, the food was pretty good. Great fries, mediocre ribs, the sauces are great though.
The place is pretty large and was consistently crowded, but not too crowded. It’s clear that this is a neighborhood favorite.

My favorite bar on the northside, handsdown. I have been living in Lakeview for three years, and can speak from experience: this bar has the best service, spirit selection, and BBQ in the neighborhood. Their beer garden is simply unrivaled. TJ, Matt, Greg, Joe (x2), VJ, Juan and the rest of the Sheffields team are all great guys, great cooks, bartenders and friends. Sheffields is antithetical to the «bro» atmosphere of Wrigglyville and just all around the exact place you want to spend a nice time with your friends/​family enjoying delish craft beers or spirits, and food. Whenever I have family or friends in from out of town, this is always our first stop, and they have never disappointed!

A cold January afternoon I find myself staring into the light abyss of this Old Style, trying to make sense of what brought me to this stool, to this world. Snow begins to swirl in the wind, sending a cold draft through the room. Have I done things wrong or right? Who’s to judge? Is there some kind of ceremony in the afterlife, grading me on every step I’ve taken through this universe? We are so small, our lives, with so little knowledge of the conceptual beings we are to be. We read books and study the steps that were taken before our own, only distracting from the obvious path that we were set out on. Brisket sandwich, eh? Sauce on the side, keep the change…
–RC

Remember Sheffield’s is a craft beer bar first and restaurant second. With that being said the beer selection is second to none in the city and the brewery of the month always brings awesome deals. The good barbecue is just an awesome plus to the beer selection and beer garden.

The food here is mediocre at best. I guess I can’t expect this place to have awesome BBQ (coming from Texas), but I definitely was not a fan of their meat platters. I had their brisket, and it was chewy and dry. I personally prefer moist and soft brisket over dry.
Their side dishes weren’t bad, though. I had their greens, and it was tart and yummy! They also have great beers. The overall environment of the place was fun and rustic, but the food I didn’t care for too much.

Stopped up here on a Friday night on Halloween weekend and I’m glad that we did! The atmosphere is really cool being that there are like 3 different bar areas with different music so you can really hang out in an area that is to your liking. They also had an outdoor patio area. They have a large liquor menu and the drinks were delish! I really have nothing bad to say about this place, it was a great time and the staff was super kind and a lot of fun! I didn’t eat here but the food looked great. The decorations were great for Halloween as well. Cant wait to come back here.

I’ve been here a couple of times in my short stint as a Chicagoan and each time it keeps getting better!
The first time was before a cubs game. I wasnt even going to the game just went for the booze. They have a back outdoor «garden» with picnic tables and a couple of communal standing spots. If you push past that there is a back bar that is also amazing! The hits for me:
1. Best blood mary I have had in this city. Spicey. Tasteful. Full of delicious garnishes. So so good. My mouth is actually watering as I write that.
2. Beer selection. There are some really good options that you wont regret trying.
3. Patrons. In my few trips here I noticed that the crowd is in their 30’s and I like that. Makes for less of a «bro joint» and more of a «have a beer and enjoy it joint».
4. The food is awesome. Had the half chicken and it was great. Juicy and fresh and really really good. The other time, I went with the pulled chicken sandwich and it was tasty.
5. Staff. These people just get it. Friendly. Quick. Clean. Helpful. It just works when they have this combo.
What I didnt like.
1. Screaming girls near the door… (not Sheffield’s fault they could be anywhere, and I wish they were elsewhere). Seriously, Im all for a SundayFunday, I am a part inventor of the term. But legit, chill the hell out. Shots… fine. Drinking heavily on Sunday… great. «Watching football»…sure. Yelling like its your sorority formal and the loudest girl gets to make-​out with the SAE president… not so much.
Other than the prom queen and her posse this place was 6 stars. Not even Gem and the Holograms could take the shine off of this place…
Excellent

Stopping by before a Monday night Cubs game, I didn’t really know what to expect, but was very pleasantly surprised. I started at the bar, where they had a good selection and Revolution beers on tap for $ 4 on this particular day; most other beers were around $ 6-​$ 7 or so. The bartender was super friendly, efficient… I was very happy with him.
Next, we moved to a table for some food. Our service here was fine, but nothing special. Not overly friendly, but she got the job done. The food came out fairly quickly despite the crowd, and was really, really good. My wife had a pulled pork sandwich which I was a bit snobbish on at first (I live in Kansas City), but quickly realized that it was really, solid BBQ. I had a grilled chicken sandwich which was also fantastic. The fries, both sweet potato and regular, were quite good as well. These sandwiches were around $ 11.
All in all, I really enjoyed Sheffield’s. Good beer, good food, good enviornment, mixed service.

This is one of my favorite spots in Lakeview. It’s a little off the beaten path between the happening streets of Belmont and Clark. Don’t be fooled though, there will be a Cubs crowd on game days. Everything about this place is wonderful-​huge drink list, amazing outdoor patio, great food. The place is very big but fills up fast. I’ve come here for late night drinks and brunch and its always packed and always a good time. The pulled pork hash was amazing. Above and beyond any bar food you’ll have. It is not a dive by any means but also not upscale. Just a perfect neighborhood bar with good food and good drinks.

So I can’t compare their brisket to many other place (only one in all honesty), but what I do know is that it is still absolutely delicious! Their brisket is perfectly cooked, tender and full of flavor. Fries are decent. The outdoor patio is really nice and our server was good.
The brisket, will come back for the brisket fnjsdgbsujhfjhfjahio… sorry just drooled.

I love this bar! I think Sheffield’s is one of the reasons I started drinking more beer. Their outdoor area is one of my favorites in the city. They have a great big beer list. Sometimes I try to order something and they are out, which is disappointing, but I’m always able to pick something else I want to try. I always bring out of town visitors here and everyone loves it. I hadn’t been in awhile, so over the weekend my boyfriend and I decided to stop by for a beer and ended up having more. I’ve had the food a couple times and it was good. It’s gets really busy during the summer, especially on days the Cubs play, so get there early if you want a table!

Sheffields has long been one of my favorite bars in Chicago. It has great food, great beer, and pretty great prices. The set up is lovely for the summer which a back patio area that offers a significant amount of shade as well as a spacious indoors to go a long with it.
There are 4 different bars I believe and they all have different beers on tap. This means that you will literally drown in the beer menu. You find a beer you like and you can’t find it when the waiter returns. But regardless the pickings are good. They also do a brewery of the month where all of that brewery’s beers are only $ 4 pints.
Their food is also fantastic. I like their sandwiches and burgers, they really hit the spot when you a craving a burger but also lend themselves to a bit of a foodie side as well with some unique twists. However, their sweet potato fries with maple Sriracha aioli takes the cake every time. I come on a full stomach and I’ll still have to order them.
Just watch out because this place does fill up so space can be limited. And with 4 different bars means the servers are literally running everywhere so service can seem slow but definitely not for a lack of effort.

Sheffields is the real deal. Arguably the best beer bar in Chicago. I’ve been there dozens of times and I always find something new on the draft menu. There is a beer for all craft beer lovers on their list. I love the aged and unique beer selection they have too.
The staff rocks. Rocky, the owner, is usually posted close to the bar and is one of the friendliest guys I’ve met. Also, I love how they have 3 different bars. I always try to mix it up as they all have a slightly different vibe.
… oh yeah and the BBQ kicks A$$!!!

First time reviewing Sheffield’s after multiple visits over the past 2 years. This is a great spot in Lakeview to grab a few craft beers with friends after dinner or a Cubs game. They typically have a lot of great stuff on tap and each of the bars has a different draft list. I recommend the bar in the back, they typically have my favorite stuff. The outdoor beer garden/​patio is awesome! It can accommodate a huge number of people and is a great place to stop on a night out in Lakeview, especially during the warmer months.
Overall, great location and great beer. I’ve heard the food is really good as well but I’ve never had it. I’ve also had really good experiences with the staff as well. It gets busy and pretty loud but you won’t mistake it for John Barleycorn or the other Wriggleyville bars further up on Clark.
I’ll definitely be back several times this summer!

As a first stop of the bar hopping that we were going to do that night, we came here first because my Chicago native friend wanted to show us the sick beer garden that Sheffield provided. A definite young crowd, walking in there’s a bar to the left. Oh? It’s too busy? And you want a beer? No worries, there’s one in the back, well two actually from what I remember.
So on the way to the back, I thought it was pretty awesome. The hallway was very narrow and it almost felt as if I was just going to a hallway to the bathroom, but in fact it opened up to a whole new bar. I thought the way that was designed was neat. Sheffield also has beers that are on the more rare side. I mean $ 30 bottles of beer. Which makes me wonder, can beer be aged like fine wine? Maybe they clean it out every week or something.
The ambiance was very interesting. All along the walls and sidings were empty beer cans and taps that were decorated with the whole room. This is the back room I’m speaking of. I’m sure that their fireplace in the corner comes into use during the winter months. I had a quick long island ice tea and was off to the next spot. But this place is definitely interesting and if I lived nearby, would be a definite meet up spot with friends.

Eh, I’ve had better. The great thing about this place is that it has an enclosed patio, which is nice, you aren’t right on the side of the street.
This place could probably improve on all levels. They have too many tables shoved together where it makes it impossible for people to walk around without hitting and bumping other people. The poor waiters/​waitresses. And their food was ok. I mean, it wasn’t bad and if you lived across the street and were looking for a corner bar to hang out in this would probably fit the bill, but don’t go out of your way to eat here.

Sheffield’s will always have a special place in my heart. It’s the birthplace of what became a series of Spontaneous Fridays (and other nights) with #JINDIE.
The Booth School of Business rents a bar each week, and that week, they rented Sheffield’s. The place was packed even before we arrived at 10 p.m. on a Thursday night. My friends and I crashed a Boothie party, and we enjoyed ourselves immensely. We met such characters as Slimey Bryan and the Inner Circle. We got MBA program admissions advice and unsolicited tips on picking up girls. *Rolls eyes*
The private rental space didn’t overlap with the outdoor beer garden, but we saw and heard enough that night to have lasting memories. Slimey Bryan went on to become featured in a magazine article for overtly intense gym workouts, and #JINDIE is still trending IRL.
Brown Line is the closest CTA line. Bar seating, booth seating, picnic seating, private event w/​bar seating, and outdoor beer garden. What more could you ask for? Get your Spontaneous Fridays on!

I have been here a few times for various occasions. I really like the outdoor beer garden. It’s really nice for groups and parties. They have a pretty good selection of beer and widespread TV’s. Last night was a double OT Hawks game so it was lively and energetic even at midnight. It’s reasonably priced and the food is good as well. As a general rule, I am a fan of this establishment. It’s definitely one of my favorite bars in the Lakeview/​Wrigleyville area. The beer garden really makes it stand out from the rest.
Usually this place would rate as a five-​star for me as far as bars in the area. I was a little disappointed today when I visited. I had left my credit card at Sheffield’s last night so I came back really quickly to retrieve it. I was waiting at the bar for quite a long time to get someone’s attention. I made direct eye contact with one of the bartenders. She looked me dead in the eye. I tried to get her attention and wave her down. She looked at me and went back to chit-​chatting with another bartender. Come on, man!

Wow!!! What a beer menu!!! This place is awesome. The diversity in beers available will astound you! At the same time, it has a great neighborhood bar feel to it.
The outdoor beer garden is fantastic! I can’t wait to go back and try the food.

So my score is the average of a few things. We’ll start with the good and work down.
5 stars for the beer selection. Clearly the highlight of this place. And some of the bartenders actually know what they’re talking about. I’m gonna say Sheffield’s edges out Mullen’s (really, look at their beer menu) for best beer selection in Wrigleyville.
4 stars for the food. Some is great, some is eh, some is a good value, some is not, but overall it’s better than average.
3 stars for the atmosphere. Beer garden good. Fireplace good. Having different areas to choose from good. Horrible crowd after Cubs game bad, but that’s pretty much anywhere.
2 stars for the servers. Sorry, but more than not are lazy, indifferent and spend more time chit-​chatting than earning a tip.
And for you math geeks who note that my 4 scores don’t average out to a 4, I weighted the beer selection more than the other categories because, well, good beer is about the most important thing in the world.

Sheffields is the quintessential neighborhood bar. A destination place? Not really. But If you are in the neighborhood and want to hang out with some good friends, drink what amounts to be an enormous amount of craft beers, and take shots with mustard and hot sauce (yes I said mustard and hot sauce) then this is the place.
Now back to the mustard and hot sauce. I was part of a small meetup of other Unilocalers and one of them had described a shot called a Mexican Hot Dog: Tequila (any kind really), a teaspoon of mustard and a few dabs of hot sauce. Neither the waitress or the bartender seemed familiar with it so she brought over a shot of tequila along with the condiments. It sort of became a game of Build your own Mexican Hot Dog. We all had fun with it and had a few laughs. This is that kinda place.
The food was solid as well. I had some Armadillo Eggs which were one of the more delightful appetizers I have ever had. Just the right amount of spicy kick with a crunch. The Killer Grilled Cheese was next, as i really wasnt that hungry but ordered it anyway. It was solid but hey kind of hard to fuc up a grilled cheese heh?!
Overall this is a really great place with a cool vibe. It is busy but not crazy. Friendly helpful staff that pumps out solid food. Thanks for the great time Sheffields!

Ended up in this place randomly… And I loved it! The ambiance is so casual and it cannot go wrong!!! I liked also that there were people from all the ages, not only the young-​young or the old-​old. I twas a pleasant mix!
We ordered a plate of pull pork. It was HUGE!!! and it was very very good! I would definitely order again although I don’t like their fries.
Overall a very nice experience and good music selection!