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Wineries & Breweries in Rockford, IL

9 locations in and around Rockford, Illinois — call ahead or check hours before the drive — many small wineries and taprooms pour only Thursday through Sunday, and harvest season can change everything.

Rockford has about 147,486 residents, which works out to 6.1 wineries & breweries per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Wineries & Breweries in Rockford

The most complete and owner-verified listings first — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play.

  1. Prairie Street Brewing Co.

    200 Prairie St, Rockford, IL 61107

    Food served
  2. Palace Wine Bar

    202 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61101-1011

    Food served
  3. Urban Forest Craft Brewing

    6551 E Riverside Blvd, Rockford, IL 61114-4962

  4. Carlyle Brewing Co.

    215 E State St, Rockford, IL 61104

  5. Barnstormer Distillery

    6969 S Main St, Rockford, IL 61102

  6. Granite City Food & Brewery

    7140 Harrison Ave, Rockford, IL 61112

  7. Vino 100

    2217 S Perryville Rd, Rockford, IL 61108

  8. Rockford Brewing Co.

    200 Prairie St, Rockford, IL 61107

  9. Wicked Sworgy

    2415 Dresden Ave, Rockford, IL 61103-3630

9locations
6.1per 100,000 residents
8with a phone
8with a website

Of the 9 wineries & breweries listed in Rockford, 8 give a phone number and 8 have a website. The nearest bigger selection is Chicago with 267.

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Good to know about wineries & breweries in Rockford

How many wineries & breweries are there in Rockford?

We list 9 wineries & breweries in Rockford with addresses, and 8 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Rockford?

Call ahead — 8 of the 9 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 9 tasting venues in Rockford, Illinois, with 8 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 9 wine tour providers in Rockford, Illinois, including 8 that offer phone assistance for tour planning.