Wineries & Breweries in Crystal Lake
The most complete and owner-verified listings first — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play.
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Crystal Lake Brewing
150 N Main St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
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Vine and Plate
414 W Virginia St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
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Teddy's Liquors, Wines & Beer
11 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
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Scorched Earth Brewing
5706 Chris Ln, Crystal Lake, IL 60014-4660
Of the 4 wineries & breweries listed in Crystal Lake, 4 give a phone number and 2 have a website. The nearest bigger selection is Woodstock with 6.
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Illinois statewide, by feature
- Breweries and Beer Gardens in Illinois502
- Wineries and Vineyards in Illinois248
- Wine Bars in Illinois221
- Bottle Shops in Illinois139
- Wineries with Food in Illinois125
- Wineries with Tastings in Illinois89
- Distilleries in Illinois59
- Wineries with Outdoor Seating in Illinois38
- Winery Tours in Illinois32
- Dog-Friendly Wineries in Illinois28
- Wineries Offering Wine by the Glass in Illinois15
- Wineries and Tasting Rooms Offering Wine Tasting Flights in Illinois5
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Good to know about wineries & breweries in Crystal Lake
How many wineries & breweries are there in Crystal Lake?
We list 4 wineries & breweries in Crystal Lake with addresses, and 4 of them with a phone number.
What's the surest way to check hours in Crystal Lake?
Call ahead — 4 of the 4 wineries & breweries here list a number. Hours at independent wineries & breweries shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.
What to wear wine tasting?
Smart casual attire is recommended, such as dark clothing to avoid stain visibility and comfortable flat shoes for walking on gravel or lawns. Avoid heavy perfumes as they interfere with the subtle aromas during a tasting. You can browse 4 tasting venues in Crystal Lake, Illinois, with 4 listed with direct contact details to confirm dress code policies.
What to wear on a wine tour?
Dress in comfortable layers and wear closed-toe flat shoes suitable for cellar floors and outdoor vineyard walking. Bring a light jacket or sweater, as wine cellars are kept cool year-round. Check out 4 wine tour providers in Crystal Lake, Illinois, including 4 that offer phone assistance for tour planning.