World Of Beer

Set aside the vast beer selection (although I was disappointed in the lack of German beer, other than the big ones that you see everywhere) and the somewhat knowledgeable and friendly staff, and what do you have? Not much, really.
Everyone knows that the ability to serve food doesn’t exist, although I understand that a kitchen is currently being built. And the ambiance offers nothing unique or scintillating, and our first waitress (Is it OK to say waitress or do I need to refer to her as a female beverage service technician?) was rather surly, not in a Surly Furious IPA kind of way, and slow, and there is but one electronic beer menu that provides a full listing of the beer offering. If someone is using it, you’re out of luck and you’ll be guessing or relying on the staff for a recommendation, which is hit or miss.
I prefer the Beer Market at The Promenade in Bolingbrook where the service is better and the food flows tastily and abundantly, and the beer selection is as good or better.

They have a massive selection of beer. Fun tip: the menus they give you don’t include bottles or cans. Ask for the iPad menu for a huge interactive list of options. It allows you to filter by type of beer, alcohol content, and country of origin. It’s awesome! Bring your own food or order it from local restaurants they partner with and have it delivered.

Great place to have a drink or two. There is often live music. No food offerings but it can be ordered from various places and delivered.

Love the fact that I’m able to bring whatever I want to eat when I go in. The beer selection is great! I will definitely be going back! I’m giving it a 4 star only bc the service wasn’t all that great and I think that was bc they were short staffed.

It’s good, but you should know that they don’t have any food. They have a very large selection of beers and other drinks. If you are just going out to drink, it’s a decent place… but most people like to eat while they drink, or they get hungry.
I’m giving 4 stars because it is lacking a key element (food), so after a couple drinks you might leave and go somewhere with food.

1^st time there and I wasn’t impressed. We all did a shot to start off with. Then we had drinks. I wanted to try the root beer but wasn’t sure what I wanted to mix it with. I got something that was really spices that I did not like. They gave me something else, but still paid. I needed change and the bar tender did not trust me to give me my money back??? That was when I decided that place was weird. I probably won’t go back unless it was the only place left to go.

We went here after a large dinner. The beer selection is fantastic, the server was kind, however the set up is awkward and they were super busy, therefore it was kind of a turn off. We only stayed for one beer.

I liked this place a lot. As a self proclaimed beer snob how could I not. It’s a really simple set up. A bar and tables. Nothing special. Well that is until you get into that beer menu. It’s off the chain. In between the bottles and tap of you can think of it it’s there! It’s byof but there’s lots of yummy food in the area. There’s also an app. So you can legit see what’s going on before you get there. The guy who was our bartender was awesome. He really listened to us about our tastes in beer and worked with us until we found the perfect beer. I wish I could remember his name because he was really good. Any who, go check the place out and get your beer snob on.

They get three stars because the bartenders have been awesome on each visit and I don’t want a bad review to reflect on them. These guys are friendly and know their beer as well as anyplace I’ve been.
They don’t get more stars because about half the time they don’t have what you want to order. I had three beers on my last visit and they didn’t have my first choice all three times. They either need to manage their inventory better or they need to print menus more often.

Love it! Great selection! Friendly staff, was here for Lagunitas Veterans Day promo. So much fun and very impressed they had Moylans beer from Novato California– my home town.

BYOF is fine by me, especially when everything World of Beer DOES offer is on point!
I was visiting with a group of 7 people for the noon football games last week, and we had the whole place to ourselves. Not sure why (there are plenty of nearby food joints to hit up at halftime) but I’m not complaining. Awesome beer selection, including Eric’s Ale from New Belgium on tap for 6 bucks! Our server Chelsea was very knowledgeable and friendly. Dining area and restrooms were clean as well.
Seriously though, BYOF at WOB is like luxury tailgating (let’s face it, nobody wants to actually be at the Bears games this year).
I wish I still lived in Illinois, I would totally be here every Sunday!

I’ve been here a few times and had different experiences every time.
The first time I came here it was awesome! Huge selection of beer, service was great our waitress was really knowledgable and seemed to care that we had a good experience.
This last time I went they were out of like 7 beers we wanted to try and our waitress was just kind of blah about everything. Didn’t really offer suggestions when they were out of what we wanted.
I’ve also only been during the week and they’ve never been really busy (which sometimes is nice because it’s quiet and chill). I don’t know how busy it gets on the weekend.
No kitchen but you can bring your own food or they have a book full of places that deliver.
I’ll go back here just because I like the atmosphere and when they aren’t out of everything they actually have a great selection of craft beers. I just hope next time I go I’m a little more impressed.
It’s also right off the highway. Good location to meet up w friends!

This is a very cool place with lots of space, including a patio. It has a good vibe, the bartenders are nice guys, and the beer selection is awesome and they serve them in the proper glasses. They don’t serve food but you are welcome to bring your own. My only complaint it that it is a little pricey, with most pours costing $ 6 or more.

I’m so glad I finally tired this place out. It was great they have a lot of styles of beer. We went during lunch time and the place was pretty empty. The staff was very friendly and knowledgable about the beer. It’s byof bring your own food. That was so cool! I’ve never heard of a restaurant like that. Bring a sandwich or your dinner, some friends, and pair it up with a beer or two.
I’ll be back to try out more! The fruit flight was my favorite especially the Raspberry cider.

Good beer and service! It was packed when I came on a Saturday night, but my 6 friends and I were able to find a table. It took a few minutes to get a menu, but I can see why since it’s so thick. There are over 50 beers on tap and hundreds more available in can/​bottle. For the ones on tap, you can try before you buy!
It was a fun and relaxing atmosphere. They even had a live performer singing some cover songs. Our waiter loved his job and was friendly and knowledgeable about beers. They don’t serve food here, but you can bring your own or order from tons of places nearby that delivers.
Surly Hell — $ 7.50 can — I wanted to try Surly Over Rated IPA, but they were out. The Hell pale lager was a pretty good second choice. This is one of my favorite brewery, though.
Penrose Fractal — $ 4 — I’m not a huge IPA fan, but this one was great!

Ugh. I don’t know how I haven’t written a review of this place yet. Busy life, I guess.
I have been here several times and every single time has been great. They have tons of different beers, ciders, and fruit beers. They have Three Floyds Gumballhead, which makes me happy. The waitresses tend to their areas well and the wait isn’t terribly long. It’s a similar place to the Beer House in Lombard. You can order food from places nearby and they will deliver food. Ordering from the actual pub/​restaurant is better, but I guess they have a good thing going for them.
I recently hosted a bachelorette party there on a Saturday night. We got there early, but didn’t need to make a reservation (though I didn’t ask either). We all ordered several drinks and she got a good tip. Our server was friendly and prompt with her service.
They had a band playing (really just a guy and a guitarist). Only downside to the band, he only sang guttural songs from bands like Nickelback or Creed. Um, no thanks. I prefer a true acoustic set. Or, any other bands other than Nickelback or Creed.

Decent ambiance. This is where I first had my Not Your Father’s Root Beer. Price was all right and the parking and location in general was easy. Definitely a good venture out for those that reside in the area.

The service here left much to be desired. Our server made very little attempt to explain anything to us and made us feel like we were bothering her. I ordered a flight and instead of describing each one when she brought them out, she set it on the table, rattled off the names of each and stared at us blankly when we asked additional questions.

I don’t feel as though I have an exotic taste in beer, I like lighter beers and sweeter options/​ciders. This place offers tons of options like that for me, but when I had something in mind specifically, it was not on their menu, which was a bit of a bummer. There is easily something for everyone though, and typically more than 1 something at that! It definitely took a while to read the options in the menu book, and I’m sure I missed a ton of winners, since you get so distracted with the tons of options.
They don’t serve food, but they have a full book of local options and prices for delivery, which is a welcome tool for those who don’t live nearby. We actually ended up going across the parking lot to a place for food, which is also nice to note that you don’t have to be stuck paying for delivery.
With their extensive menu, I was impressed that I only had to say what I wanted once to our waitress. She didn’t write anything down, but brought the right thing every time… they must do a lot of studying in the off hours! She kept checking on us too, so we never had to wait to be served. I will definitely be back!

I’ve been putting off my review of World of Beer for what seems like ever because what’s there to be said about WOB that hasn’t been mentioned already? Expansive beer list? Check. Loud atmosphere at times? Check. Small place, bring your own food, and crappy parking during peak hours? Check, check, check. Moving on.
We first experienced WOB way back in June 2012. Being avid beer fans, this place was right up our alley. We signed up for the loyalty club which in turn gave us some t-​shirts, and by downloading the app we were able to keep track of all the beers we’ve tried. Some personal favorites include Small Town Brewery’s «Not your father’s root beer», Kona’s «Longboard», Dark Horse «Red Raspberry», and Great Divide Hades ale (yeah, I stick to the lighter side mainly). If you’re undecided about what to try, the bartenders and servers will suggest something for you. Don’t come here expecting to grab a Miller Lite or Budweiser. You might just get laughed at.
The «Beer Book» is pretty amazing; not only does it contain pages and pages of beers, but it also educates you on the different styles of beer and is full of fun tidbits to read up on. Personally, I want one even though the beer selection changes. It’s just something I’d like to have.
It’s definitely not cheap to drink here, unless of course you’re one of those disciplined types that only drinks one beer and calls it a night. The BYOF kind of sucks. Usually I’ll eat either before or after visiting for convenience sake. The crowd is a lot better than those that hit up downtown Naperville, which is a plus. Seating can be scarce at times and service is hit or miss. They have multiple t.v.‘s and I’ve been here a handful of times during Blackhawks games and baseball playoffs, but I don’t recommend it. It’s nearly impossible to find a seat, let alone getting a drink.
World of Beer would probably be a five star for me if they were in a bigger facility and offered a bit of food. No big plates, just some apps and finger food would be great. I wish I could visit more often, but these days it’s just not in my budget. Nonetheless, WOB is a great place to experience many different kinds of beer. You never know what might become your next favorite.