The Beer Garden at Independence Grove in Libertyville is open for the season.
From spring through fall, the Beer Garden features a variety of Lake County craft brews on tap along with other beverages, packaged snacks, and light meals available for delivery to your table. Plenty of casual lakeside seating is available.
Beer Garden Menu
Hours:
Tuesday–Thursday: 5–9 pm
Friday–Sunday and holidays: 1–9 pm
Limited-Edition Beer On Tap
56 Quills: American Pils
American Pilsner with Apple • 4.5% ABV
We teamed up with Harbor Brewing Company in Lake Villa to craft a seasonal beer marking the 250th anniversary.
56 Quills is a light-bodied, American-style pilsner inspired by tradition with a modern twist. It’s brewed with barley, corn, rice—ingredients rooted in early American brewing—and a hint of apple, America’s favorite fruit, which adds subtle sweetness and balance. The result is a crisp and thirst-quenching finish.
Crafted for the United States’ 250th anniversary, the beer takes its name from the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence, who penned their signatures with quills to declare a new nation in 1776. This limited-edition brew, a collaboration between Harbor Brewing Company and the Lake County Forest Preserves, is available on tap at the Beer Garden at Independence Grove in Libertyville and Harbor Brewing locations in Lake Villa and Winthrop Harbor.
History enthusiasts looking for museum exhibits, programs and educational resources related to America’s 250th anniversary can explore the Forest Preserves’ online hub, America 250: Nature & Community, which connects national history with Lake County’s natural and cultural heritage. Visit LCFPD.org/250.
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Pets
No dogs, horses or other pets are allowed in the preserve or preserve facilities.
Service Animals
Qualified services animals are allowed throughout the preserve and in all preserve facilities.
Compostable Cups
Look for these signs at the Beer Garden at Independence Grove in Libertyville. These compostable cups are an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional plastic and are made from annually renewable plant-sourced NatureWorks ® PLA. Each week a compost pick-up service collects the cups to properly dispose of them.
Host Your Next Event
Offering panoramic views of the lake and preserve, the Beer Garden at Independence Grove can be reserved for special events such as birthday parties, reunions, picnics, corporate retreats and other private celebrations.
Available to rent late spring through late fall, the Beer Garden features a variety of local craft brews on tap, along with packaged snacks and other beverages. There are semi private and full buy-out options available, and plenty of casual lakeside seating.
Please fill out an events inquiry form, and our team will be in touch soon.
Semi-Private: $350
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Includes 3 hours access to Beer Garden Back Patio.
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Private access to rear restrooms.
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Canned beers, seltzers and non-alcoholic beverages available.
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Pre-purchased beverage tokens available (2/guest) at $5.75/token.
Observation Deck Rental: $200/hour with a 3 hour minimum
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Access to deck overlooking the lake.
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Able to order directly at counter or upgrade to a private beer cart.
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Pre-purchased beverage tokens available (2/guest) at $5.75/token.
For catering arrangements, please contact Relish Events at Independence Grove at 847-665-9211 or [email protected], or you can bring in the food yourself.