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Galena Brewing Company

227 North Main Street, Galena, IL 61036
815 776 9917
Ranked #22 of 30 restaurants in Galena
4.0 of 5 stars 56 Reviews
Price range: $10 - $0
Cuisines: American, Brew Pub, Tapas, Vegetarian
Good for: Large groups
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
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Good for: Large groups
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
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Chicago, Illinois
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW

We needed a little snack and a beverage and just stopped by on a Thursday at 5pm. The place was completely dead. We ordered the stuffed mushrooms and the quesadilla both of which were much better than standard bar food. The beers me and the girlfriend had were good. Waitstaff was fine.

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Minier, Illinois
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW

This was the first place we ate at in Galena on our memorial day trip. I had been looking forward to it as an avid beer connoisseur. Our meal ended up being pretty good too. My wife ordered the Jalapeno Turkey Wrap. She was concerned that it would be too spicy for her liking. However, it turned out to be... More

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Illinois, United States
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

Stopped by for a pint while in Galena. Awesome place and delicious beer!

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Burlington
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

We stopped by Galena Brewing Company just out of curiosity......and fell in love with their micro beers. Tried a couple samples first then had the Uly's Stout and Miners treasure. Both are excellent beers (I prefer amber or dark beers). I've never had a smoother stout Than Uly's.

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Kewanee, Illinois
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

My husband and I had lunch this weekend at the Galena Brewing Company with his family. The waitress was friendly and helpful. My husband had the Italian beef sandwich with a side of sweet potatoes. I had a pulled pork sandwich with a side of sweet potatoes and a pint of pale ale. The servings are very generous and the... More

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Antioch
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

My husband loves the Uly's chocolate oatmeal stout

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Madison, Wisconsin
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

If you are going for the beers produced in-house, you will enjoy the quality and variety they offer. They have a list of seasonal and a list of their flagship brews. If you are going for the food, keep looking. The place was clean and roomy. The food and service were minimal.

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WarrenBell Bell, Owner at Galena Brewing Company, responded to this review
April 11, 2012

Hi, thank you so much for your review. We really appreciate you taking the time to feedback to fellow cusomers and us the owners. We want to follow up on your comments and to put right what needs improvement. Please let us know what it was about the food and service which you did not find satisfactory. In other words... More

Iowa
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

We stopped here for lunch and to take the brewery tour. We were there on a quiet Friday afternoon so plenty of tables to pick from with no waiting . Our server was Megan and she was wonderful. There was a small mess up with our food order, but Megan took care of everything and made it right. Their food... More

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East Dubuque, Illinois, United States
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012

A definite “must do” while in Galena! I recommend a visit to The Galena Brewing Company to anyone looking for a great selection of tasty beverages, a fun & hip environment, some of the best live music & awesome friendly staff. They have a nice assortment of Tapas & Fresh Sandwiches as well as some of the best homemade desserts.... More

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Lake Bluff, Illinois
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012

I am a home brewer. I enjoyed their IPA. I understand that they are even using some locally grown Galena hops. Our meal was good and the portions generous. (We had our two teenage boys with us and it would be great if they added a burger to the menu). The best part of our visit was the waitstaff service... More

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