4. Restaurants

World of Beer

1727 Freedom Dr,Ste 121, Naperville, IL, 60563
  • (630) 955-0399
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  • Victoria B.

    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.

    (4)

  • Andrea H.

    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!

    (3)

  • Zack S.

    World of Beer is just so-so. Of course they have a ton of different beer options, but there are so many places out there that offer page after page of different types of beers. What really gets me is that they have no food. Like none. At all. They suggest that you order from a local establishment, but like if I wanted Jimmy Johns and a beer, I could do that from the comfort of my own living room without paying a ton for the drinks. I think that they could at least have some appetizers--buffalo wings, potato skins, nachos, anything! I don't even care if it's from a frozen bag, at least I could have something in my belly while I'm drinking a veritable "world" of beer.

    (3)

  • Misty S.

    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!

    (5)

  • Caroline M.

    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.

    (4)

  • Miko S.

    I absolutely love this place! A great place to hang out and enjoy time with friends. The drinks are good, the atmosphere is swanky, and you can even have food delivered there (always a plus). All the servers are awesome and very cool. Would recommend to anyone!!

    (5)

  • Michelle M.

    I cannot stress this enough for people who've never been there; this location does not currently serve food. You can drink until your heart's delight, but your food has to be brought or ordered in for the time being. (they are planning to add a kitchen late winter/early spring). The selection of beers here is pretty awesome. And I know Jason (the manager) is working hard to keep the liquor and wine well stocked. I am hopeful for an amazing turn around. As well as a better smell in the bar area (because seriously, what died back there???)

    (3)

  • Lori H.

    Strangely there's no food here, just tons of drinks, and their Margarita was good. Band could have been louder. Place sort of echoes so what you hear is mostly conversations....looks like there's a nice patio (it was winter when we went). Waitress had an attitude and would not bring my friend a water....oh, well.

    (3)

  • Matthew M.

    Great beer selection but there isn't nearly enough parking as one undersized lot services WOB and several busy restaurants. They don't serve food but you can run over to one of the great takeout places within walking distance. It's a good place to have a beer and chat since it's quiet and there's plenty of seating...I think the parking situation keeps a lot of customers away so this place is never busy.

    (4)

  • John Q.

    This place is pretty sweet, and this was a first time where I went to a restaurant that was BYOF. World of Beer has a massive selection of beer around the world and their menu in itself is a mini encyclopedia. The first section of their menu is basically the history of beer and the types of beer. Then the rest of the menu is divided up by different countries. The waitress was nice and answered our questions. We had couple round of beers which went great with our sandwiches from Jason's Deli across the street. There are a lot of restaurants in the area or you can just order food from Sarpinos (there's a few other selections) in their menu and have it delivered to World of Beer. Definitely coming here again!

    (5)

  • Heidi K.

    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.

    (4)

  • Russell S.

    It's beer, if you like beer you'll like this. Expensive 6.75-9.00 for a beer. Service was decent , better than hooters, worse than twin peaks. No women. GET SOME FOOD YOU HIPPIES! -1 STAR

    (4)

  • kristen s.

    Great staff. Helpful in every way. Had a few tastings. Of beers that I would not have been able to find . Can't wait to go back!

    (5)

  • Danny C.

    Great beer selection, great service and a staff that is always accommodating. Taps are always full and continue to rotate them regularly. Prices are average. They do not offer food but you can bring in your own picnic basket, order take out for delivery and there are plenty of restaurants literally in walking distance. I can't say enough about WOB. Check them out!

    (5)

  • Selena L.

    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.

    (1)

  • Suzanne Z.

    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!

    (4)

  • Mark T.

    The Naperville location was similar to most World of Beer locations; however, this one does not serve food. Had it not been so cold outside I would have went looking for food, but decided to just have a couple of drinks and go. Another challenge was the app did not completely match the inventory, and my initial requests (shown as available on the app) were not found. The service was a little slow too. I did have a couple of good local drinks and was glad to have earned a check-mark on my app, but overall I prefer other locations I have visted.

    (2)

  • Jeffery L.

    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.

    (4)

  • Celestino R.

    I'll start with a solution. Please have a list available that says what isn't available. After four decisions that were fruitless and an hour of guessing what might be available, we left. A great location and great promise, but I left disappointed.

    (1)

  • Charles F.

    A relaxed atmosphere and a great selection of micro brews from across the us and international destinations. I'd guess about 30 or more draft lines with no macro crap to be seen. The back patio is a great spot to sit with your friends in a earn il evening. Prices are a little steep but not out of line. Service is my one knock here as it's been a bit hit or miss in my experiences. They seem to be an early spot that seems to quiet down around 11-12 on a sat.

    (4)

  • Jen H.

    Great beer spot in a tough location due to lack of parking. I enjoy the opportunity to bring or order in my own food to pair with the vast selection of beer. Both service and crowds seem inconsistent at this location - some nights there is great service, sometimes not so much. Some nights it is super crowded with no open seats, sometimes it's empty. This place is packed on Tuesdays for trivia, so if you're not interested in playing, I recommend avoiding that night of the week.

    (3)

  • Toni B.

    This was our second time coming here and I called to make reservations (apparently Im the only person who made reservations for that evening lol!!!) and they are great with accommodating your reservations (for a group of 10 or more). This time we were going out for a friends birthday and were so stoked about the live band...but they unfortunately cancelled... I like this place, but they NEED some live music going in the later hours. Its not that "happening" of a bar to have no music on! They DO NOT serve food here, which I kind of like, because then you get to bring whatever food you want!!! They have a HUGE selection of beers and do give you samples of them if you are unsure. Our waitress was great at recommending and describing the beers, which I feel is important if you are working at a place like this!! It is a smaller place and was super busy around 830/9, then died down around 930/10... We definitely like this place for a spot to go to in the Western suburbs! The parking lot does get mobbed, since there are a ton of other restaurants and shops in the complex, so leave ample time for parking!!

    (4)

  • Roseanne S.

    Craft beer lovers unite! I had the best time at World of Beer, mainly because I was drinking awesome craft beers. If that's your thing, you will love it here too. My fiance and I just finished a 10-mile bike ride at Morton Arboretum and thought to ourselves, "What's the best way to get back all of those calories we just burned off?" Why, by drinking a lot of beer! Duh. It was the first day of Chicago Craft Beer Week and World of Beer was featuring a ton of Dogfish Head beers. The CCBW website said the event started at 12. Wrong-o. It actually started at 5, and the bar didn't even open til about 2 or 3. We were the first people there, and it looked like we had a drinking problem as we waited for the doors to open, looking all sweaty from the bike ride and not dressed very "Naperville-like." The bartender was still getting stuff set up so we scanned the taps. I was like a kid in an alcoholic candy store. I think there were about 10 different Dogfish Head beers. For some reason, I always dismissed Dogfish Head, thinking it wasn't anything special. I can really be stupid sometimes. Their beer is crazy cool. They do such weird stuff. One of the features at the bar was two different Dogfish beers infused with coffee and pineapple, respectively. Who comes up with this stuff? Genius, I tell ya. Once the bartender saw how into beers we were, he came by every once in a while to talk to us about some of their stuff which was cool. World of Beer also had this beer by Stone that is part of their "Enjoy by" series. It is only available until a certain date. After that, they have to throw it away. It is a double IPA that I can only describe as being slapped in the face with hops. I loved it. Later when the Dogfish event started, pint glasses were passed out. Sweet. I realize this review was more about beer than the place, but basically World of Beer has amazing stuff that you might not find other places, especially on tap. I don't even think they have crap domestics, which is a good thing. The place is new and the crowd is great: full of people that love good beer. I'll definitely be back.

    (5)

  • Bina P.

    The place was packed during the holiday season. We could barely pull together a couple of stools to sit down, it was loud and we had to ask for menus. After a game finished, the place emptied out. We played jenga with truth or dares on them!

    (3)

  • Katey A.

    Definitely one of my favorite places to go for a pint! They have beers from brewers across the country and around the world. Don't know how to choose? Their staff is extremely helpful and THEY HAVE AN APP FOR THAT! That's right, they actually have a World of Beer app that will filter out suggestions based on the types of beer you like and what they have on tap. Still don't know what to pick? I highly suggest trying the "Not Your Father's Root Beer" from Small Town Brewery. All the taste of root beer with 10% abv. Very unique and worth a try! They usually have a band on Saturday nights so if you're planning on coming in, come early. The place begins to fill up around 8 and will be standing room only throughout the night because the tables go so quickly. You can call to reserve a table, but they only take a limited number of reservations. Friday nights you won't have as much trouble finding a table or a seat at the bar. Truth be told there is no kitchen at World of Beer, but no worries, YOU CAN BRING IN YOUR OWN FOOD! You can have food delivered to the restaurant or bring food in with you from home or your favorite carry out destination. Bottom line, if your love of beer goes beyond the typical domestic brew - this place if for you!

    (4)

  • Michael N.

    Awesome service and the beer selection is always pretty good. Every time I go in there are new beers on tap and if you happen to go when they don't try from their many bottles and cans. They have great events as well with local breweries.

    (5)

  • Theresa C.

    They have a ton of beers but definitely not world of beer. This must be the first place that I asked for an Irish Red and got a Pale Belgium Ale served. I'm trying to get something kinda like Sam Adams' Brick Red (served only in Boston) and this wasn't even close. The fact that they don't have food served here takes them down a notch. I know you can order a delivery (or you could bring food in) but it's not the same as going to a bar and ordering food. Who wants to wait over an hour for a food delivery? The Not Your Father's Root Beer was great but pricey. In fact, everything here is on the high side. I'm not adventurous and stick mainly to my main man, Sam. So all the other micro-brews don't really interest me. Please stay away from the Brooklyn Lager. That's the one that was deemed poo (I can confirm since I tasted it too) with John S. Service was excellent though. You have to kinda stalk out a table if you want to sit down. The place is packed especially on the weekends. This is okay once and awhile place but definitely not any every weekend to drink. I'll stick to my plain ol' beers and bars where I can get food ordered out of their own kitchen.

    (3)

  • Janine K.

    I have been wanting to visit this place since...probably the day it opened. I finally made it out and what better time to drink MORE beer than after the Naperville Winter Ale Fest. We arrived early evening on a Saturday night (being last night) and it wasn't very crowded but shortly after it did get packed in there. The place appears to be bigger from the outside, it's not very big at all so I can see why it would get crowded, I mean...a thick menu full of beer???? Anyway, the service was good...and so was the beer. I had a cider beer and a root beer beer which I've been wanting to try as well. This is not the place for your typical Miller Lite drinker, but if you're the Miller Lite drinker and looking to experiment out of your comfort zone...this is a place to definitely hit up! I can't wait to go back!

    (4)

  • Chuck S.

    Meh basically sums up the experience here. I have been to countless beer bars and this one doesn't stand out among the rest. When I hear "World of Beer" I expected to see more of a global tap list than a local or USA list. It's nice to see local beers but when you have a title like that then I'm expecting more global options. This place didn't seem like anything special and it was smaller inside than I expected as well. I have no reason to drive out of my way for this place again.

    (2)

  • Katie L.

    If you're a beer fan, you will love this place! So many options, obviously. If you're not a beer fan, order the "root beer beer." I really enjoy that you can bring whatever food you want in here, especially if your group can't decide on what to eat that night! You can always just meet at WOB with whatever takeout and everyone's happy! Live music is hit or miss, but it's nice that they offer the option to local talent! So happy that a beer place opened across the street from a wine joint since this is much more my scene! Freedom drive is exploding! Now if they would just expand the parking lot, everything would be perfect!

    (5)

  • Marc O.

    Went there after a rugby match. Almost overwhelming selection of great beers. Service was a bit stand-offish but I put that to the fact we had 10 guys and some were already in the bag. I'll be back.

    (4)

  • Kyle C.

    Awesome. I was there tonight for the Surly event, atmosphere was good, beer selection was excellent. We also had a phenomenal server, Jackie, who seemed to be serving the whole bar single handily and did a spectacular job. Only downside was that prices were high, $4 for one 4oz flight for instance.

    (4)

  • Craig S.

    I was in town visiting my brother. We showed up there. Our bartender Rob was awesome. He answered any question I gave him. I would highly recommend visiting this bar if you are looking for a great beer selection. Mad props to the bartender Rob.

    (5)

  • Nagabhushan S.

    They have the best collection of beers.. Everything that u can think of.. Really awesome..

    (5)

  • Bernice R.

    They don't call me Beer-nice for nothing! Okay, no one's ever called me that... BUT, if someone ever did, I'd be okay with it if I was patronizing the World of Beer. I personally recommend a flight if you can't decide on a particular beer (THERE'S SO MANY THERE!) It's a great way to try a sampling of unique flavors. I prefer stouts but you can mix and match different types. I also really like the fact you can bring food or get food delivered (no delivery charge) from any of the surrounding eateries in the Freedom Commons. Oh plus, their playlist is a mixture of 90's bliss! The only negative would probably be the parking situation. It may be tough if you get there during the evening hours, but it'll be worth it for a good time with friends. Just carpool! :) So basically, if you appreciate trying new beer, want nice service by a versed wait staff, and need a hoppin' happy hour, you should check out WOB!

    (4)

  • Ken J.

    Huge, varied selection of draft and bottle/can beer. The active tappers lined up is impressively long. The on line beer selection was not very current. I surfed and picked out 3 likely beers on draft. When I got there, they had NONE of them! The bartender thought he remembered my selections from about one month back or so. They have rudimentary info about the draft beer, including size and % ABV. It would be great if they would add IBU as well. It was packed on a Friday nite. No surprise there. You'll pay dearly for the higher ABV's. If you love beer, this is a good place to stop. We carried in from Naf Naf across the parking lot to soak up some of the beer.

    (3)

  • Larry A.

    Over 50 beers on tap. 500 overall. They serve no food, but you can order from the many restaurants around there and they will deliver.

    (5)

  • Gonzo G.

    Rating: 3.4 Short description: Bar with an amazing tap selection Pluses: Tons of beers to choose from, all on tap, Major variety and not focused on any one style. Beer was really fresh, was really happy with it for that. Negatives: REALLY needs food, or some sort of options. Kind of awkward seating all around. Servers needed to come by more often, even though we were the only group there. Recommendations: Not Your Father's Rootbeer is always great. And eat at Naf-Naf across the way before going in!

    (3)

  • Angela P.

    Beer snobs are a growing population, and World of Beer is feeding their appetite. The draft list is impressive, and most beers are $6-7. I was especially hyped to see Blackthorn Cider (or any cider) on tap. A group of about 12 of us met here on a Sunday evening. It wasn't very busy, but our server later apologized for "the long wait" as she handed us our checks. I didn't feel that we had to wait long for our beers at all, but maybe she was worried about a poor tip. Our server was very attentive and not at all bothered when we kept asking for samples. This is my favorite part of World of Beer, you can sample any draft beer, and it doesn't appear they limit you. Back to my cider. It wasn't as tart as others, but I was happy with my sample. I also sampled the Dark Horse Raspberry, which was just OK and not as fruity as I expected; the Sea Dog Blueberry was really good and light with a bold blueberry flavor; the Agave Wheat was, well, yucky. I just wasn't a fan. All of our friends were raving about the root beer. It's a beer that tastes like root beer. I was initially put off by the darkness of this, because I don't like any dark beers. I sampled a friend's and I then immediately ordered this 10% beer that tasted liked liquified root beer barrels. You absolutely must try this beer! We had eaten dinner at home prior to coming here, so the root beer was almost like dessert. Halfway through my beer, I felt a slight buzz. It's very filling, so just one beer last night was enough for me. I agree with other reviewers about the "corporate" feel. I prefer the ambiance of Bigby's over World of Beer, but WOB is closer to home for me and has a standout menu aside from the manufactured feel of the place. It is loud in here, but I was able to somewhat comfortably converse with 4-5 people at our table. I wouldn't go here for live music, because it's not a big place and that would make it impossible to converse with anyone. BYOF = bring your own food. A friend brought in some Q BBQ, while other patrons had a pizza delivered from Jet's.

    (5)

  • Ricky C.

    Simply put: If you love beer, World of Beer is for you. World of Beer has several craft brews on tap including many hard to find ones. You won't find bud light or miller light here! If the brews on tap aren't doing it for you, then surely you'll find something in the walls lined with fridges housing hundreds of beers from around the world. Go ahead, try a new one! There's so much opportunity for adventure, and with the exception of the occasional frat boys that will stumble in, everyone else is there sharing the common love for a good brew. As far as entertainment goes, there are TVs above the bar, and often WOB has a live band that does a great job of providing great tunes, without being overly loud to the point where you can't have a conversation with the person next to you. The bartenders are fast, friendly, and most importantly: knowledgeable. I have yet to ask a beer question that any of the bartenders didn't know the answer to. My lack of a fifth star however lies in the fact that they don't serve food. This isn't a deal breaker, and i'm told you're even welcome to bring in your own food, but some little finger foods would be nice. If it's available during your visit, get the root beer beer that they have on tap, it's delightful!

    (4)

  • Agnes L.

    *Disclaimer: This review is based on the New Year's Eve experience!* Dollar beers. Craft brews. Free tiara. This is my kind of place to watch the clock strike midnight on NYE. Casual sports bar in a suburban plaza is not my typical choice for such a night. However, my husband and I recently moved to the area and have been wanting to try it out. Not to mention, we are total beer enthusiasts and have heard of the rotating selection of more than 20 on tap. When we sat settled into the comfy leather bar stools and positioned ourselves in front of the TVs for the countdown, our server immediately informed us of the specials: Bottles of Christmas craft beers from Lakefront in Milwaukee, Breckenridge in Colorado, Anchor in Cali and Goose Island in Chicago - $1 each. I had to do a double take and ask him to reassure us this was truth. I seriously almost hugged the guy. I love these winter brews for the spices reminiscent of the holiday season - cinnamon, clove, honey, brown sugar, etc. Plus these are hearty for the cold winter weather - stouts and brown/dark ales. My fav out of the four was the rich-flavored Anchor (which my hubby and I had actually recently shared the giant bottle size with friends when visiting in Michigan). Then, icing on the cake: We got more beer for free to toast with the rest of the bar's patrons! Plastic champagne glasses filled with North Coast PranQster's Belgian style pale ale mimicked the color and light smoothness of the traditional NYE drink. In addition to the free drink, customers got free noisemakers and hats or tiaras. My tiara even matched my outfit. I LOVED the time we had here, so I am only hoping when we come back on a normal day, it is just as enjoyable of an experience!

    (5)

  • William F.

    They have an amazing selection of beers and their staff is incredibly knowledgeable just about every type of beer.

    (5)

  • Michelle M.

    I'd seen WoB a bunch of times when satisfying my Naf Naf addiction and had actually been confused as to what it was. At first I thought it was like a fancy beer store of some sort. It's actually a bar, which serves beer, beer, and more beer (there is a wine list, too, but I don't know why you would be drinking wine at a place called World of Beer). My husband and I visited on Sunday with a friend who had been there many times before and insisted we try the Small Town Brewery Not Your Father's Root Beer. This is a dark beer with a sweet, fizzy, complex root beer flavor and it took one sip for me to become totally obsessed; it is a must try! I was glad to have this suggestion as a starting point because the menu here is insane. Even limiting myself to what was available on tap, I had a hard time choosing! The atmosphere on Sunday was comfortable and relaxed and our waitress was really nice and let us try as many samples as we wanted. You can even order or bring in food from any restaurants in the area (they have a list in the back of the menu of places which will deliver at no additional charge, including my beloved Naf Naf), which I am totally trying next time. I wonder what beer to pair with hummus and falafel.

    (4)

  • Ashley T.

    I accidentally came here thinking it was the beer market, but I was fine with that considering they still have an excellent selection of craft beer. The establishment itself is nice, but my service was terrible. My server was rude, impatient, and seemed as though she did not want to be there. She did not take the time to explain certain beers to me. She simply wanted me to hurry up and order. I would not come back here given the service. At least at the beer market, they take the time to explain various drinks to you and can even give recommendations if you tell them what you like.

    (1)

  • Dave Z.

    One star is generous. Apathetic wait staff, overpriced 12 oz beers. Never go here again.

    (1)

  • T Q.

    I think it's hilarious that people give this place bad ratings because they don't have food... It's not like they hide this fact, I mean, come on! It's their entire concept, get over it! You can bring in your own food and (n/a) beverages which is awesome, especially when I'm the DD for the night.. There are so many food options around, it's nice to eat exactly what I want!! I love their beer selection!! It's so nice to try something new and not the same 10 beers that every place that boasts a "craft beer menu" has. I love me fact that the bartenders, Dakota, Ben, the man with the beautiful hair (can NEVER remember his name) have beer picked out for me when I walk through the door (they haven't been wrong yet!) I love sour beers, and they always have a stellar selection. The only negative? I can honestly say I haven't enjoyed any of the bands they've had, they're always too loud for the little space, and honestly aren't that great. But, a lot of people really enjoy them, so it's just a personal thing. Next time you're in the area, grab some food, grab some friends, head over to WOB, ask for Dakota and enjoy a great brew!!!

    (5)

  • Darrell L.

    After work, the guys were looking to have a pint or two, and someone mentioned the world of beer. Excellent selection, and one of the local breweries had a tasting of their most recent offerings. Yes, they do not serve food, but have no issues with having food delivered, or bringing in dinner from the local eateries...

    (5)

  • Nate G.

    Stopped in for a drink while waiting for a table to open up at a restaurant in the same mall. Once there we enjoyed the vast selection of beers and discovered that even though they don't have a kitchen they have a list of nearby restaurants that deliver. We were enjoying it so much we cancelled our reservation and stayed there to drink.It's definitely a sports bar with lots of TV's and a raucous atmosphere but if thats what you're looking for you can't go wrong here.

    (4)

  • Alena K.

    Started going to this place recently. It's a very casual and relaxed atmosphere and usually has a decent number of people and can get pretty packed in the evenings. If you sit at the bar they will even let you taste a beer before you order it which is a plus since they have over 500 beers to choose from. They have a lot to choose from on tap which is nice and it's really tasty. They do not serve food here however, they do have a book of places you can order from and they will deliver - which we've done (just make sure they bring napkins, plates, and utensils). It's not listed in their menus book but in the same plaza they have about 5 or so carry out places that you can pick something up from and bring it with you. They have a lot of TVs and stream all sports game. This is not your regular bar where you can drink 10 beers in one sitting because beers are not cheap and the lowest you will fine is $6 per beer but most cost higher. You will spend some money if you get more than 2 drinks. One time i went there they had a VERY LOUD band playing which i did not like because you could barely hear the people talking around you. I would say a band is not needed in a pace like this. There is nobody dancing - and frankly there is no space to dance.

    (4)

  • Howard L.

    Wow! If you're a beer lover (and I am), this place is heaven. The beer selection here makes other beerlover havens like Yard House and Bavarian Lodge pale in comparison (sorry!). They have 47 beers on draft. It's in my backyard and could be my undoing. They've only been open here since June. It would take me months to go through their selections. They are a franchise from Tampa Bay and Carolina's area, and are also looking at opening in Evanston soon. It can get loud and noisy in there also, but that's what good business does for you.

    (5)

  • Jillian H.

    Yes, I'm a beer geek and World of Beer is great bar for all types of beer from around the world. I enjoy craft beers and they have huge selection on draft, in bottles and some cans. I use to think I needed a reason to go out and have a few beers and then I realized that beer is a temporary solution to a everything!

    (4)

  • Adam J.

    I quite enjoyed it. The bartender was very helpful and provided free tastes of stuff he thought I'd enjoy after I ordered my first beer. He was totally in sync with my palate. The selection of beer is nothing short of awesome. I'm not sure why people complain that there's no food. They're very specific about it both verbally before you place your order and again in print on the beer menu. Go to any one of 6 places in that strip mall and bring it with. I like how they don't have food and understand it in a business perspective. I had just finished Naf Naf for dinner, but next time I'll bring dinner with me

    (4)

  • Jessica G.

    So after great debate, I and my esteemed colleagues wound up here this evening for some post-work amusements. The interior has a very corporate/ chain feel to it. Lots of TVs and dark wood - the seating configurations are a little confusing and maybe don't lend themselves exactly well for small groups of people to converse. I can imagine it is very hard to get around the place if it's more full than it was this evening. Some kind of tight spaces. It's also very loud - we came in right after work and the volume level was excessive for three people to have a conversation comfortably without the end people needing to sit in the middle person's lap to hear each other a lot of the time. They have live music so you may want to check the schedule if you have a notion of actually hearing your companions. The servers are friendly and did make some good recommendations, which was nice. They were also fairly patient while we got situated. The selection is large so unless you have a plan ahead of time, it is going to take you a few moments to make your choice. We are talking hundreds of beers or every kind you can imagine from all over the world - this is not your basic Miller or Oldstyle establishment, to be sure. It's nice to be able to try some new stuff and, apparently, which we did not realize, you can sample the wares before you buy, which we will keep in mind if we do decide to go back again. There is no food being served here so if you're hungry, there is actually a blurb in the menu that tells you to call various location to deliver to WOB. Or bring your own. Weird concept but it's called World of Beer, not World of PBJ, right? We did see Papa Johns being delivered to the bar while we were there - definitely a little odd. All in all, not bad.

    (3)

  • Jen K.

    This place does have the most lengthy beer menu I have ever seen. So why only 3 stars? Because I do not feel that the beers they offer are hard to find. I've seen most of those beers at Binny's. I do like that they offer Solemn Oath, though. It's good that they support local businesses! I think this place will fair well for people who are not super-knowledgeable on what beer they like. They have a club which gives you incentives to try new brews, which I like. Plus I love how their menu is laid out...it describes all the beer styles and categorizes them for you. I wish they offered up some pretzels and cheese or something!

    (3)

  • Tom H.

    Pros: Best beer selection you'll ever come across, including several of my hard to find favorites. All of the places immediately near by deliver food to here for free. The waitresses and bartenders here are nice. Even the bouncer working the door was nice, which is often not the case. Cons: It's nice that they have music, but they often blast it way too loud. It makes it impossible to have a conversation. Unless you're hosting well known bands and have the setup to actually host them, calm the fuck down with the volume. The beers are a tad overpriced but I suppose that's to be expected. The crowd there is meh....on many nights it can be a mix of a sausage fest and corporate people grabbing drinks after work. Overall the place is great if you have the right expectations.

    (4)

  • Marty G.

    Pros: 1. The amount of beers to choose from 2. Fun menu with beer history 3. BYOF Cons: 1. They swipe your card before you close the bill 2. The beer list is quantity over quality 3. BYOF (the women that I know hate that there's no food)

    (2)

  • Bill J.

    I thought the beer selection was large and varied. I'm not a tremendous beer snob, so I don't get offended if someplace doesn't have an esoteric micro brew that my cousin's brother-in-law swears is the best beer ever. In other words, I can almost always find a beer that suits me just fine. And I expected that a place called World of Beer would easily have a few suitable beers on hand. True to form, I found several beers that I knew I'd like. World of beer was not very crowded when I went this past weekend, but part of that is maybe due to the fact that it's in sort of a "weird" part of Naperville. It's in a new'ish strip mall sort of section that is surrounded by mostly office buildings and close to a Marriott hotel. Anyway, the beer is plentiful, the service is fine, the music is a bit too loud, and the food does not exist. You can order food from restaurants that are close by and have it delivered if you'd like. At least I was told that you could do that so I assume they weren't lying to me. I would go back to grab a beer or two, but I wouldn't consider this a destination spot for the evening.

    (3)

  • Val A.

    Fantastic place to just relax with a date or friend/friends without feeling like you're in a sleazy bar setting. Great choices of beers and extremely nice bartenders. Only con was the bathroom ran out of soap.

    (5)

  • Bobby C.

    I've been to WOB in Florida a few times and it has been a solid beer bar. So when I heard one was opening in Naperville, I was pretty excited. I went the first week and have now been to WOB several times and have nothing but good things to say. Staff has always been knowledgeable, appreciative, and friendly. Samples are offered without charging (take notes Bavarian Lodge) and there is a fun atmosphere here. A definite for a beer lovers.

    (5)

  • Scott M.

    The draught beer menu had today's date printed on top. I ordered a $4.50 beer. When it was time to cash out I was charged $6. I brought the discrepancy to the attention of the waitress who told me the price on the menu was from a previous day, even though the menu had today's date on it. She told me $6 was the correct price. It's a crappy business model to false advertise, screw the customer, and not stick to your word. WATCH THE PRICES folks.

    (1)

  • Rick N.

    It's a World of Beer After All I luff dis place...Great draft selection that continually changes (about 35 taps I think) and an even bigger and better bottle selection from around the world. Professional and knowledgable staff. No food but who cares? I like that they focus on one thing and do it well. Food just gets in the way of more beer anyway. My tip is come at happy hour, the place is pretty slow and you can really explore the World of Beer with a dedicated bartender. My one complaint: when they have bands playing its just too loud. I like a little conversation in my World of Beer not music so loud I can barely think. The setup fo the room and acoustics just doesnt lend itself to loud music. But if you drink more of the delicious beers they sell you wont really care anyway so 5 stars and another round are in order.

    (5)

  • Brad P.

    Pretty good selection of beers. Almost too many beers to chose from. They don't serve food, although they encourage you to bring your own meal in, or they allow other restaurants to deliver right to our table. Be careful to bring your own eating utensils and napkins. I had a pizza delivered and had to chase down some at he bar to get a paper towel for a napkin..... Plates, what's a plate......

    (3)

  • John R.

    Not impressed and will not be back. Middle of October and they have no Pumpkin beers on tap or in the bottle. "I guess we are all sold out" was the server's response. A big problem is the staff at world of beer does not really know about beer. Two glasses of Lagunitas had at least a 3 inch head and after I specifically asked for the second one to be poured different. The boss was there and ordered the Chimay Blue and the server dumped the whole thing into the glass like he was emptying a ketchup bottle. This beer is fermented in the bottle and you pour it and leave a finger of beer in the bottle to avoid the having a floating yeast party in the glass. The other big problem is the lack of food on premise. Sorry, too many other beer places have their act together.

    (2)

  • Pearl H.

    They have a great selection of beers. They have about 45 on draft. It's a great place to hang and watch a Bulls or Hawks game. It is extremely loud there so be ready. I'm a stout kinda girl so I like my Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro. If you're a root beer lover like myself, do try the Small Town Brewery Not Your Father's Root Beer. It is delicious!! Don't worry, it is very alcoholic. It's 10.0% so don't have too many of those...The prices here are your average Chicagoland pricing. One nice thing is that you can bring your own food or order food from the area and have it delivered. Also, the wait staff is pretty nice. There is one downside. The parking sucks. There's a parking lot but it's always full. I suggest just carpooling with friends.

    (4)

  • Chuck D.

    I was super excited when I figured out what this place was. So, one night, after going to one of my favorite restaurants (hint: in the same parking lot), we headed over for some beers. First of all - we had a really rude waitress which I try not to rate on because why should one person who is horrible at their job ruin one place? But we had our waitresses switch half way through - still bad. Also, my brother went here while visiting and had the same bad experience. So apparently they have a lot of bad ones on their waitstaff. This is when it becomes a problem! More importantly, though, the beer list. I was not impressed-a long list doesn't mean its a comprehensive one. Its like someone randomly picked beers out of a bucket. I'm not sure that whoever makes this beer list actually enjoys beer or if they just know its a trend now. Other then that, our experience was ok. The atmosphere is ok I guess. I wouldn't throw a fit if friends wanted me to meet them there. I just know there are a million better places to go, so why go somewhere that is just ok?

    (2)

  • Kai D.

    The best beer selection of any corporate franchise. No food but they have all the local places deliver to you. Cute waitresses that know the menu and like beer. I had some flights; New Holland Brewing co. (Michigan) Dragons Milk, a soft complex Imperial stout with a Carmel chocolate flavor. 10% abv aged in bourbon barrels Small Town Brewing co. (Illinoise) Not Your Fathers Root Beer. Spot on root. SER flavor 10% abv Two Brothers Brewing co. (Illinois) Outlaw IPA, and their hefeweisen. Bot descent. It I was really hoping they would have the Kane and Abel rye beer that these guys make (92 pts. Beer advocate) Good place. Made me feel at home.

    (3)

  • Christina K.

    I've been here a few times now, and while their draft selection is extensive, there are other bars that offer more. To me, this is inexcusable for somewhere that claims to be a "world" of it. Why does somewhere like The House Pub in Saint Charles have more to offer? That aside, this place is a nice place to go for a good brew if you're around Naperville. They have exceptional service and amazing promotions during Bears games (which might translate into baseball season... we'll see.) Part of me wishes they served some type of food here, even small plates, but the policy of bringing your own food in might do more than supplement it if you plan ahead.

    (4)

  • Chris W.

    Been here numerous times and I enjoy the place. Rather casual, great amount of beer selection, but I will warn that there is absolutely no food service. Drinking establishment only. The will let you order a pizza from across the street and have it delivered, but that's about it. The beer selection is everything from foreign to domestic, saison to IPA. I was also shown a phone app to help track what beers they have. They keep about 25 beers on tap and another 400 or so bottled. I wouldn't call it a trendy place, but people there always seem to be having a good time. My only knock about the place is the volume of the live music on the weekends. It seems the worse the band is, the louder they turn up the volume. At one point it was impossible to hear what someone was saying unless it was shouted directly into your ear.

    (4)

  • J.S. E.

    I am torn because I really want to like this place, but it just falls short... The first issue was mainly of my friends, not mine. I went with a group and we are all internationals so we were joking that we were going to all get beer from where we were originally from and see who had the best beer (I am from Germany, my friends couldn't compete anyway!). A lot of beer they had listed was not available i.e. they had never received it. There were also some prominent countries that were left out. The Filipino was a bit more obviously sour that there were no beers from where he hailed. So in all honesty, the selection is a lot of Germany beers & I.P.A., then a few solid Japanese beers. It is also an extremely loud place. This place really isn't set up for dancing like other famous dance/bar haunts in Naperville i.e. Rizzo's, Black Finn, Bar Louie, etc. So I really don't understand why the music was so loud. I was hoarse by the time we left because I had to yell just to talk to my friends and we were only there for an hour and a half at the mostl I also think they should at least offer appetizers or snacks, it is strange to me a bar doesn't offer at least some sort of pub food. However it is a nice perk that you get to bring in whatever you want, though I have yet to take advantage of that perk. I never had an issue with rude staffing, but it is something I hear complained about a lot. The only person I have ever talked to is the bartender and I always had a guy with an afro. He was very friendly and offered samples of anything on tap that we desired. It is worth going to, I mean there is a severe lack of choice in the suburbs, and I can at least get a Koelsch here!

    (3)

  • John S.

    Went to world of beer for a couple of drinks with some friends on a Friday night. Being a Friday night the place was packed. I found the service to be great considering how crowded it was. Our waitress stopped back many times to ask if we needed anything. Service here was top notch. Had a few downsides however. The beer list had few beers that really stood out and felt like they were worth the high prices. The root beer was quite interesting and probably the big surprise of the night. Another Irish beer I had (wish I knew the name) was quickly deemed to be poo water by our table. It was just awful. Also being called world of beer I was expecting beers from all over the world. Well the world to them is Ireland, The us and Germany... Not one Asian beer on tap. Come on really. I wanted something different not Goose Island I can get that at 100 other places. My other complaint was the food situation or lack there of. They don't serve any... You want food they have delivery menus for other businesses. With the exception of great service can't find any reason to go back. Plenty of better places to get a drink... Want to try different beers go to the Bavarian Lodge they have a better selection and great food to go with ti.

    (2)

  • William B.

    They certainly are cornering a market for the die-hard beer geeks here. I like beer, and I like trying new beers, but really, 500?!? I much prefer a place that features the best of types of brews. I had to have someone find the one Two Brothers offering for me, and I don't think they had any Three Floyds. I can't imagine how much turnover they have on most of the bottles, especially the more exotic one. I do like the bring-your-own-food in concept.

    (3)

  • Rex L.

    So I really wanted to like this place and give it better than 3 stars. So I waited to try it several times before my review. Last night was the 3rd time. Positives: Great beer selection Free samples BYOF (Bring your own food) or you can order and have it delivered. On the negative side, the place is extemely loud, even without the band. 2 of bottled beers I requested were out of stock. I was overcharged and when I asked about it, it took another 15 minutes to get it corrected. I also don't like the policy of giving a credit card up front to start a tab. I know it's somewhat common at higher end places in Chicago, but it's annoying to me. I'll probably be back, but it won't be by my choice.

    (3)

  • Josh P.

    Huge beer snob here. If you want a great selection of bottled beers, go here. Their draft selection is very good too, but I wouldn't say other-worldly. I went on a Monday night, so I will need to return to confirm this, but I liked the atmosphere. Very chill but friendly. I will admit it is a bit of a franchise feel, but I didn't find it overwhelming. The problem is a simple one: cost. I am never opposed to spending more on good beer. I wouldn't be a beer snob if I was. However, having had these beers before, I know what they should cost and everything here is at least a buck more than most other places. It may not sound like a lot, but it adds up quickly. And I might be ok with it if I knew it was locally owned and that's what I was supporting, but not at a chain. Overall, I am sure I will return, but this won't be a regular spot for me.

    (3)

  • Cyn P.

    I am torn between 3 and 4 stars because while the concept is good, the venue is lacking in a food menu and also room for dancing. I only heard about this place a week ago. Was there on 12/29 with 2 pals. We sat at the bar and the service was good. I got samples of 3-4 beers and found one I likes. Another friend wanted wine - minor options available but she found one she liked. The place is narrow and it's loud. The band plays up in an elevated space so you can see and hear but there is no dancing area. The din in the place reminds me of downtown Naperville - most bars there... same tone, just a lot of guys and some gals drinking beer. I have to admit I was surprised that people order food from places like pizza parlors and the food is delivered there. It's not a bad place - just sort of depends on what your cup of tea is. It's not quite my flavor but it's not all bad or great either.

    (3)

  • Michael B.

    I've been here twice now. I'm very happy that their's another place to drink good beer nearby. The servers and bartenders are very friendly and patient. On my first visit on a Tuesday night, my wife tried a few different samples before settling on finishing my beer. The server didn't seem to mind at all. Neither did I. It allowed me to try another beer on their extensive list of drafts. Some of the beers can be found at several other bars or at Binny's, but there were also some that are difficult to come by. My second visit was on a Saturday evening. I went specifically because they had Firestone Walker Parabola on tap, which is not the easiest beer to find. While there, a live band started to play. They actually weren't bad. During both visits, I ordered food from Naf Naf (across the parking lot) and they brought it right over to me. There are two things you should keep in mind. It is a bit loud in there, but its a bar not a lounge. If you're looking to have a quiet conversation, then this is not your place. Also, some of the beers can be pricey, but if you peruse the menu there are also some deals to be had. I will definitely be back!

    (4)

  • Luisa M.

    Unique bar that's perfect to find new craft beers you can't get many other places. Best part is the service is always good. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.

    (4)

  • Becky S.

    Hmmm this one was tough to review. I went back and forth between 3 and 4 stars but in the end am feeling generous. :) First of all, the beer list is fantastic. Since this is a beer venue, that is obviously important. I also really like that they have local brews on tap, including Solemn Oath and Two Brothers. Also the service when I went was excellent. My friend and I sat down and immediately the waitress asked us what kind of beers we like and offered us each three samples in the style beers we suggested. Free samples -- yes please! (And since I am still bitter about this, there goes Bavarian Lodge's weak excuse of having too many beers to give samples! See my review on them...) The other positive to the place is that you can bring your own food or order from local places for delivery. Since Naf Naf is one such place and one of my all time favorite restaurants in Chicagoland, that's a great deal. On the flip side, there are a few negatives to the place. First of all, it has a very chain/corporate feel to it, which is always a turn off to me. Secondly the beers they "feature" are just bizarre. Leinenkugel Summer Shandy...seriously?! Any real beer drinker wouldn't come near that stuff with a 10 foot pole. I suspect that their "featured" beers are actually paid for by the brewery and "chosen" by the corporate office. Also, the night that my friend and I went there was a "band" playing that consisted of 2 guys playing Top 40 hits (think Lady Gaga...) which was just odd and not really what I want to be hearing. Not at all the establishment's fault, but to up the ante of annoyingness, a group of 20-something guys were standing by our table, fist-pumping and singing along to the music. Eek... So to sum it up, I'll definitely be back for the awesome beer list and great service. I'll probably stick to earlier in the evening pre-entertainment and before the place gets too crowded.

    (4)

  • Wayne R.

    Lots do draft choices, even more bottle beer choices, friendly staff... Other than no food (nearby restaurants deliver for free -1 star), what's not to like? My waitress Emily L, although new to pouring beer was quite accommodating. As this is close to work I'll definitely be back!

    (4)

  • Andrew T.

    Okay, I have been trying to reserve my 5 star reviews to select places, but man this place is awesome. As a beer lover/wannabe-connoisseur, this is pretty much as good as it gets. They have a menu FULL of beer from all "corners" (Earth is spherical) of world, and the servers are always willing to help you out with making a decision on what you should order, which can actually be rather difficult considering how many options they have. The only drawback of this place is that it can get VERY loud, especially if they have live music from a local band. From what I hear though, you can order food from wherever you heart desires and eat it in the restaurant along with whatever beer you are drinking, which is quite unique and pretty badass in my opinion. Cheers.

    (5)

  • TK S.

    wow My husband went here today to pick up some Irish beer for St Patrick's Day with the $75 gift certificate I got for him at Christmas. When the bartender was asked what Irish beer they have - he responded by saying they had "Harp Crap" and we always have Guinness. He behaved like it was an intrusion that he was bothered to make a recommendation for Irish beer on St Patrick's Day. They did not have anything on tap for the day nor do they sell growlers. This is certainly not a craft beer outlet. WOW what a waste of $75 and disappointment for a Christmas gift.

    (1)

  • C J.

    Great beer selection however your only food option is to use their menu to order from nearby restaurants. Great on tap selection though!

    (4)

  • K W.

    World of Beer = Best Bar EVER!! Let me first say that I'm not a beer drinker so I was hesitant to visit at first. I had no idea about the availability of cider beers, Framboise, etc. I have just recently started to visit this bar and think I'm in love. The selection is extensive and not only do they have cider beer, they have a few options on draft and about 10 others in bottles. Plus they have many fruity draft and bottle options, like framboise and they have a raspberry draft that was good too. The beverage highlight however, is Not Your Father's Root Beer... the 10% alcohol beverage is possibly the greatest treat I have ever drank in a glass, amazing. The service was great as well. The bartender who was helping me the other night was extremely knowledgeable. He provided many great suggestions and let me try draft options that I was hesitant to order. I love when bartenders provide helpful suggestions. The weird thing is that there isn't any food here. You can bring your own or there are several places to go in the area before you visit WOB too. I just have never been to a place that does have at least appetizers available. I can't wait for the next opportunity to visit World of Beer, I am in love.

    (4)

  • Dan B.

    A corporate joint that has a bunch of beers. Honestly? I wasn't impressed.

    (3)

  • Aimee A.

    Great area! Lots of other restaurants around if you want to eat first and then have a drink at the bar. They have trivia on Tuesdays which is lots of fun! Soooo many beers to choose from :-)

    (4)

  • James T.

    While the beer offerings are often outstanding, I find it personally difficult to give more than three stars based on the lack of food. When going out to enjoy craft beer I prefer to enjoy some tasty food also. I prefer a full experience. If all I want to do is enjoy some craft beer, I can do that in the comforts of my own home. Not that it is specifically bad, however, I personally prefer more of my night out drinking.

    (3)

  • Chris B.

    I heard there was a place that served St. Benardus ABT 12 on draft out in the burbs, so I had to visit. (I make monthly trips to Hop Leaf in Chicago for my St. Benardus fill.) Well they had it, and it was delicious, they even mix it with a framboise which changes the beer's finish. (At a bar like this I still wonder why people order bottles with so many amazing drafts on tap) That being said there are a few issues I had. We watched 5 couples walk in and walk out. Bring your own food is not common and with no door greeter/sign people felt awkward, and didn't know what the place was about. My personality found someone and asked all my questions, I can see a different personality would be intimidated and leave. We also went on trivia night, solid trivia questions however we watched the top 3 teams use smartphones the entire time. I will definitely go back at least once a week for my sweet St. Benardus ABT 12.

    (4)

  • Ashley J.

    If I could give this place zero stars I would!! One of my girlfriends and I went to WOB on a casual Sunday afternoon after I heard a coworker raving about the place ... I love beer, my BF loves beer, my circle of friends love beer - but I will never EVER recommend this place EVER. My Experience: It wasn't a particularly busy Sunday - no football drafts or anything like that - we sat for literally 25 minutes at the bar and weren't acknowledged ONCE. (luckily, we had girl gossip to catch up on ). Guys who sat down after us were properly served - wtf? Little did they know, we were planning on having a good time and were very interested in trying some flights...I even approached one of their armature servers (who looked like she was still in HS), and asked if we sat at a table/booth if we'd be able to get any service. She assured us that we'd be served right away so we thought it best to wait (because the selection of beer left us drooling). Needless to say, we left - and quite frankly, I'm still irritated about this place. Being a new restaurant - especially in a region that has such heavy competition - I really thought they'd try to differentiate themselves through proper customer service. In the end, my friend and I went to COOPERS HAWK right across the street, shared a few bottles of wine, and enjoyed an establishment that cares about their customers, AND even enjoyed some food (which WOB does not provide). Conclusion: The place is terrible. Small bar for a "Beer Establishment". Poor customer service. Although WOB touts that they have aided in a 20% increase in sales from area restaurants, I think it'd be nice if they offered at least appetizer plates. Obviously, I'm bitter about this place. I'm actually irritated that Freedom Drive was so eager to fill retail space that they let this joke come in. Good Luck WOB!

    (1)

  • Ryan C.

    If you like beer and don't give this 5 stars, you are crazy!!! Great beer, more selection than you could drink in a year. As an industry professional we get a discount which is awesome! And Dakota the Bar Manager is probably the most knowledgeable beer guy I have ever met. As a chef who truely enjoys his work, I can tell Dakota genuinely loves beer and providing it with knowledgeable and great service!

    (5)

  • Susanne D.

    I was quite excited for this place to open. I've been to the original store in Tampa, and I've always had a great time. Unfortunately, this World is far, far away from that World. The service (while sitting at the bar, no less!) is terrible. The multitude of bartenders are far more interested in texting, chatting amongst themselves, and entering their tips into the computer than pouring drinks and building a repoire with their thirsty customers. (I am a bartender and work on exactly the same Aloha system as they do. I wait until I have very few customers at my bar before I spend time entering my tips.) They also swipe your credit card to start a tab. This poses a major problem, because as soon as that card is swiped it immediately debits the card. You end up paying with that card whether you wanted to or not! This has happened to me twice in the three times I've been in. I was paying the tab the first time, but they also charged my friend the entire tab amount when all he was purchasing was the loyalty card! He's on a fixed income, so he ran into problems, as the bank is unable to credit the charges back for 2-3 days. Another friend of mine simply wanted to purchase a small gift card with her credit card, but she was charged for the entire tab of her party as well. As far as trying their multitude of beers, good luck! You'll get a first drink, but they seem to be too preoccupied to notice patrons trying to flag them down to get a second drink. As a bartender, I did try to get their attention by putting my empty bottle on the bar rail, which is the patron's silent way of screaming, "HEY! I want another drink!", but the barback took it away. After waiting about 10 minutes to get someones attention, we gave up. Then, of course, it was another five before we were able to flag a bartender down to pay the tab. For which we were charged twice. World of Beer, I give up. I tried ya, but I just can't waste any more of my hard-earned money on a place that just doesn't seem that interested in taking it. I just wish I wouldn't have paid for that damn loyalty card.

    (2)

  • Vishal B.

    In the category of unique one off places in the burbs. WOB is def on the top list. Starting with the ambiance, its a lot smaller than I had expected, people are cramped in but have a good time. Friday night live musicians were good. 500 different types of beer. All they serve is beer but no worries, you can order in from many different places including Bombolas. Naf Naf Grill is right next door so you could even bring in a pita sandwich or something. Dont go right for the big book of beer though. Check out their draft menu, and order a paddle! 4 little 8oz glasses to sample with a friend or by your selfish self. I dont remember the names of all the beer i tried, but Great White, and Ayinger Weizen-bock along with the tangerine beer were great. Theres also one called " not your daddy's root beer" and yes, its spiked root beer. Make sure you eat a bit because you will get drunk quick on an empty stomach passing glasses around the table having laughs and a great time. I would come here with friends and bring a pizza why dont you?

    (5)

  • Doug H.

    This place has all the beer you can imagine. It's a great place to meet friends in the area after work. I like the environment and the layout of the bar. The only downside is the price :-/ Everything seemed very expensive. I know there are high liquor taxes, and they don't have food for a revenue source, but it still seemed awfully high.

    (3)

  • Karen Anne B.

    Pretty good, but not my favorite place. I'm a little torn between three and four stars, perhaps when I go back I'll have a more solid opinion. I've been here twice now. The beer selection is great which is the best think they have going for them. They don't have food but have a selection of menus from nearby restaurants that deliver (or you can run across the parking lot and pick it up, which is also nice). We had some issues with the service the first time we were there. We didn't always get the beer we ordered and the waitress didn't seem to know much about them. I had to ask several times for water before I actually got it, even though she'd brought beers that others at the table had ordered. The second time I was there was better, though I didn't really test the beer knowledge of our server. It's not a bad place by any means, it's just missing something to me. The atmosphere seems a little generic and is missing some warmth.

    (3)

  • Bill K.

    I was the non-drinking designated driver and am diabetic, they serve NO non-alcoholic no sugar drinks except water! And no food... Granted it is a beer place but what about the guy driving the beer drinkers!

    (1)

  • Jeff H.

    Beer geeks unite. I've been here a few times and I do like my craft brews, but this place is total beer snob. About 50 on tap and a few hundred in the bottle. No food service whatsoever but they do maintain a menu list from nearby spots that deliver. The atmosphere is OK, and this is not a cheap place to go and drink. Usually pretty loud in here and when they have live music, forget about talking to the people you are with.

    (3)

  • Naomi F.

    Love this place! My friend recommended it so I decided to try it out. Its a lot smaller than I expected but the atmosphere is great. They have a huge beer selection, its a bit overwhelming but they do allow 3 samples per person. They do not serve food but they allow you to bring your own which is great! I can definitely see myself becoming a regular here. My only issue would be the service. Every time I've been here the servers have been a little rude but i'm pretty easygoing so this doesn't bother me to much :-). Hope this helps!

    (4)

  • Liz L.

    The abundance of beer is not lacking, OBVIOUSLY. However, the atmosphere is. The venue location is in a storefront building so that is somewhat of a turnoff. Also, the actual size of the bar is pretty small compared to what I was expecting. Our server was not that polite, could be because it was just my bf and I and we "look" young so she figured her tip would be lacking. I did not like that they almost force you to start a tab and we also did not get a running total of our bill after each round we ordered. The bill was surprisingly less than we tallied up so that was a plus. I thought the sales tax on beer left much to be desired. I do not think I will return but am glad to say I gave it a shot.

    (3)

  • Matt B.

    If you like hard to find beers, this is the place to go. If you're someone who only likes Budweiser and Miller products, you probably won't really find much use for this place. They have about 75 different beers on tap and then another 500 in bottles. If this place doesn't have the beer you want, it probably doesn't exist. There are imports from all over the world, plus every micro brew you can think of from across the country. The staff is very knowledgeable about the beer and was friendly and quick with the refills. The beer menu can be a little overwhelming, but it's well organized by type of beer, so I was able to find a micro brew from Maine that I really enjoyed. They do not serve food, but there was a hot dog cart right out the front door and they allow you to have food delivered right to the restaurant. The atmosphere is typical sports bar, with live music on the weekends. The entire back side of the bar is just a wall of coolers with beer in them. I guess they have to put those 500 different varieties someplace. If you like foreign or micro brews, you owe it to yourself to check this place out. If you only like Budweiser and Miller... well that's just sad....

    (4)

  • Rudy L.

    Yes, I'm a beer geek and World of Beer is great bar for all types of beer from around the world. I enjoy craft beers and they have huge selection on draft, in bottles and some cans. I wish I had a place like this in Nashville.

    (4)

  • Rory M.

    Great beer selection, one of the few to have good cider, and friendly service. You can bring food in from the outside.

    (4)

  • Thomas B.

    Not a great experience. Thursday night around 9pm. They had a brutal band playing, acoustics struggled. Beers weren't served completely full and not exactly cold. It was loud as hell, had to shout to converse. Service was slow. They have lots of beers but I was not impressed.

    (2)

  • Mike N.

    This is a pretty solid place to get a beer. It's a little corporate but that doesn't take away from the top notch selection of beer these guys have. Once the servers have a bit more experience and confidence in their knowledge its going to be great, right now you're kind of handed a book of beers they have. They allow you to have samples but it does get busy and I don't want to wait 20 minutes for a sample of a beer then another 15 to actually get the same beer that I just sampled. This place would get another star if they served food. Still a good place to spend an hour or 5.

    (4)

  • Anne L.

    I thought the beer selection was impressive. And I particularly like how they don't waste one of their hundreds of options on Bud or Miller. You want watery domestic beer? Try going to, oh, I don't know, just every single other bar and restaurant in the area. Which will leave me more space at the bar. There is a decided corporate feel to the yellow and black decor and open space, similar to Buffalo Wild Wings, but I'm willing to ignore it for the selection and service was great. Ben, our bartender, was hilarious and clearly knows what he's talking about.

    (5)

  • Paul D.

    Went in last Saturday afternoon. The place was almost empty. Sat at the bar with one other couple. After putting menus on the bar, the bartender was too busy on the phone to serve us. Walked out after waiting 10 minutes.

    (1)

  • Jeff K.

    Great selection and friendly staff earn this place a four star rating. The atmosphere is laid back although the live music can be very very loud. It is difficult to hear what your friend has to say. I suppose that is just opposite of laid back.

    (4)

  • hal b.

    Being a non-beer-drinker, I was skeptical about my chances of liking a place called World of Beer that doesn't serve food...but it's great! I looove the draft root beer (yep there's alcohol in there) and there are great delivery food options nearby, so no worries there. Yes it's loud, that shouldn't surprise you. We also had a blast at trivia night and won a ton of beer!! I do suggest rethinking the music and trivia host choices, tho. Our service as always been helpful and attentive.

    (4)

  • Valerie H.

    This place is awesome, not only am I not a beer drinker but I actually tasted a beer I liked and for me that's amazing. They really know their stuff, very knowledgeble about beer. I was there during the holidays and they did a great job decorating. Really beautiful! I'll definitailly come back!

    (4)

  • Judd K.

    WoB is OK. They do have a good selection of beer, and the atmosphere is reasonably comfortable. It's a bit too polished for the particular style of decor in my opinion, but it remains reasonably comfortable. The service was attentive, and once I got over the dopey looks it turned out that they actually did know something about the beer. The lack of food was not a surprise (thanks Yelp), but it still chaps me a bit. Seems like laziness more than anything. This is not the only WoB, and they promote some sort of club. I looked into this while drinking some fantastic troll beer from Belgium (one of the La Chouffe beers, which they often have on tap at Bavarian Lodge - go there instead, just sayin') and didn't really get the point. It didn't seem to result in anything other than a free T shirt and other meh. Anyhow, I'll go back if others feel like it. Otherwise I'll visit the other bars in the western suburbs that have more than just a big list of beer to offer.

    (3)

  • L F.

    I'm a fan. It's not perfect but if you're looking for beer - it's pretty close to heaven. We've been there a few times, each time having a different experience. The first time it was packed, standing room only and we thought - what's the big deal about this place? Then we took a look at the 14 page beer list. Impressive. They've got something for everyone and the prices are reasonable. The second time, it was a little less crowded and the live music was actually good. The third time, we went with a larger group. Our server was great - she offered suggestions, put up with our frequent requests for samples (and it's nice that you can sample any beer before committing!) and she was prompt. However, this time the live music was horrible, loud and made conversing with our friends difficult! There's no food but they seem accommodating in letting you bring food in (which many will do). We always went for the beer - and if you go for the beer, you'll definitely find something you like.

    (4)

  • John C.

    My wife and I stopped in today for the first (and Last) time. This place is terrible, no Oktoberfest on tap, Really? Our 15 year old looking server who took forever to serve us said "it sold out really fast" I guess they only buy so much?? My wife is not a beer drinker so she asked for a soda. The look of shock on the servers face was priceless. She said we don't have any. As I got up to leave, she said "let me check" and amazingly they had Goose Island Root Beer. I ordered a Founders Pale Ale that was past it's prime and stale. Stay away from this place.

    (1)

  • Robert H.

    Very good selection of beers. Not very good service. Wi fi never seems to work.

    (2)

  • Steve J.

    I love this place, went to one in West Palm Beach Fla. where this chain originated and my dreams were answered, they just opened in Naperville. They have an insane bible of great craft beers from all over the country, attentive and fun staff, had some great tunes jammin and the Cubs game on (1) of many hi-def tv's, nice and bright and lively with awesome beer!!! what's not to love..

    (5)

  • Matt W.

    Wonderful place to go for those who love beer, and for those who want to learn more about it and branch out of the old standards. Whether you like something super hoppy or if you like something like Miller Light, they will be able to help you. Great on tap selections and quite a list of bottled beer. They don't serve food, but you can order in or bring your own, and that's fine by me. Special shout out to Mik. He really knows his stuff about beer and should be a full time bartender there IMHO. Go check this place out!

    (5)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :3:00 pm - 1:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : No
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Parking : Private Lot
    Bike Parking : No
    Good for Kids : No
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Very Loud
    Music : Live
    Good For Dancing : No
    Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
    Happy Hour : No
    Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat
    Coat Check : No
    Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Has TV : Yes
    Caters : No

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