The Bavarian Lodge 
1800 Ogden Avenue
(630) 241-4701
Overall: 9.0/10 by 1 dude
Dudes: 9.0/10
Price Index: 1.0 (bargain)
Visit Again: 100% 
9.0
Have Another:
- scot from Oswego, IL
- Date visited: November 11, 2009
- Price:
(bargain) - 31 establishments rated with a 8.3 average rating
Rating Breakdown
Quality: 9 (30%)
Service: 9 (25%)
Atmosphere: 9 (15%)
Pricing: 9 (15%)
Accessibility: 9 (15%)
Overall: 9.0
Visited Establishments
| Beer | Rating |
|---|---|
| Sal's Beverage World | 7.0 |
| Siciliano's Market | 9.0 |
| Star Liquor | 8.7 |
| Summit Brewing Company | 8.0 |
| Terrapin Brewing Company | 8.8 |
Let me start off by saying I should have listened to everyone and gone to this place a long time ago.
There are two sides to the Bavarian Lodge: the restaurant and the bar. I of course made it to the bar area where there has to be at least 20 tables and a huge bar (maybe 50 feet of bar). The inside is cosy with a faux tin ceiling, narrow aisle, and a feeling that you are no longer in Illinois.
The bar only has a single area to get beer but they do a good job of serving you. They had at least 15 quality beers on tap and have a beer list to rival most. It is a whose who in American craft beer with solid foreigns represented also.
Standing room was all Rich and I could find but quickly started talking with some guys that had room at their table and we sat with them talking about Midwest American craft beer.
Didn't order food but I scoped out the menu. I want to take the family here for dinner sometime but I felt as though it was a bit on the high side (probably the only thing keeping this place from not being rated a 10). Food is authentic German affair.
I would recommend this as a must stop to anyone that wants to have a quality experience in every aspect from a beer bar. Enjoy!
Date reviewed: Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 08:21:48