A winery's map listing rarely distinguishes between a couple of picnic tables on the grass and a landscaped patio or vineyard-view terrace — outdoor seating is either missing from the data or buried in a generic amenities tag. Every winery on this page has outdoor seating confirmed from the winery's own website or photos, not guessed from its general listing.
Chicago 4
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City Winery Chicago Riverwalk
11 W Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601
Monday: 10am - 10pm, Saturday: 10am - 10pm, Sunday: 10am - 10pm
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Apero
4160 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Sat 3pm–11pm, Sun 3pm–9pm
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Outside Voices
3204 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Wed–Sun 5pm–12am
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Alpana
831 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610
Mon–Thu 4pm–9pm, Fri 4pm–10pm, Sat 10am–2pm/4pm–10pm, Sun 10am–2pm/4pm–9pm
Cobden 3
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Feather Hills Vineyard And Winery
8595 US Highway 51 N, Cobden, IL 62920-3145
Daily 11am-6pm
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Owl Creek Vineyard
1600 Cobden School Rd, Cobden, IL 62920
Fri 12-7, Sat 10-7, Sun 12-7, Mon 12-5
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Starview Vineyards
5100 Wing Hill Rd, Cobden, IL 62920-3211
Open Daily
Hanover 2
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Fergedaboudit Vineyard & Winery
4595 W Speer Rd, Hanover, IL 61041-9537
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Rocky Waters Vineyard and Winery
2003 W Hanover Rd, Hanover, IL 61041-9715
Makanda 2
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Feather Hills - The Vineyards
410 Thorn Ln, Makanda, IL 62958-4032
Daily 11am-6pm
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Blue Sky Vineyard
3150 S Rocky Comfort Rd, Makanda, IL 62958-4062
Mon-Thu 10-6:30,Fri-Sat 10-7:30,Sun 12-7
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Clarks Run Creek
143 Mill St, North Utica, IL 61373-9314
Mon-Thu,Sun 12-7pm,Fri-Sat 12-9pm
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August Hill Winery Tasting Room
106 Mill St, North Utica, IL 61373-9450
Sun-Thu 11-6pm,Fri-Sat 11-7pm
Pomona 2
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Shawnee Hills Wine Trail
2865 Hickory Ridge Rd, Pomona, IL 62975-2317
Saturday, August 8, 2026: 11:00am-6:00pm
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Hickory Ridge Vineyard
1598 Hickory Ridge Rd, Pomona, IL 62975-2310
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Obed & Isaac's The Cidery
503 S 7th St, Springfield, IL 62703
Sun 12-10, Tue-Fri 4-10, Sat 11-11
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Vine & Rind
3267 Ginger Creek Drive, Springfield, IL 62711
Saturday 2-10
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Von Jakob Winery
230 Highway 127, Alto Pass, IL 62905-2005
Wed-Thu 11-6, Fri-Sat 11-8, Sun 11-6
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Mackinaw Valley Vineyard
Bloomington, IL
Daily 12-5pm, Sat 11am-11pm
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Honker Hill Winery
4861 Spillway Rd, Carbondale, IL 62902-0857
Fri-Sat 12-6pm, Sun 12:30-6pm
Carlyle 1
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Bretz Wildlife Lodge & Winery
15469 IL-127, Carlyle, IL 62231-6404
Saturday 12pm – 2am / Kitchen 12pm – 9pm, Sunday 11am – 7pm / Kitchen 11am – 7pm
Carthage 1
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Lake Hill Winery
1822 E 1640 North Rd, Carthage, IL 62321
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Massbach Ridge Winery
8837 S Massbach Rd, Elizabeth, IL 61028-9714
Daily 11am-5pm
Fairmount 1
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Sleepy Creek Vineyards
8254 1425 N, Fairmount, IL 61841-6410
Daily Noon-7pm, Fri to 10pm
Fillmore 1
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Twisted Trail Winery
150 Twisted Trl, Fillmore, IL 62032-2128
Galena 1
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Massbach Ridge Winery
117 N Main St, Galena, IL 61036-2221
Wed-Mon 11am-5pm, Tue closed
Geneva 1
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Geneva Wine Cellars and Tasting Room
227 S 3rd St, Geneva, IL 60134
Wed–Thu 11am–7pm · Fri–Sat 11am–10pm · Sun 11am–7pm
Grafton 1
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Aerie's Riverview Winery
203 Mulberry St, Grafton, IL 62037-1153
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Glunz Family Winery and Cellars
888 E Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030-2568
Daily 10am-5pm
Maple Park 1
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Acquaviva Winery
47W614 IL-38, Maple Park, IL 60151-9129
Mattoon 1
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Warren James Winery
5600 Lerna Rd, Mattoon, IL 61938-8587
Tue-Wed 4-8pm,Thu-Sat 11-10pm,Sun 11-7pm
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Copper Dock Winery
498 White Oak Ln, Pocahontas, IL 62275
Fri-Sat 11-10, Sun 11-8
Quincy 1
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57&Vine
276 Highway 57, Quincy, IL 62305-0159
Fri 12-9, Sat 11-4, Sun 12-6
Red Bud 1
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The Pour Vineyard
9665 S Prairie Rd, Red Bud, IL 62278-4915
Sat-Sun 1-6pm
Roselle 1
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Lynfred Winery
15 S Roselle Rd, Roselle, IL 60172-2094
Daily 10am-7pm
South Beloit 1
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DC Estate Winery
8877 State Line Rd, South Beloit, IL 61080-9573
Wed-Thu 11-6, Fri-Sat 11-8, Sun 11-6
Wheeling 1
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Lynfred Winery
971 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
Daily 10am-7pm
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Foxes Den Meadery
101 S Bridge St, Yorkville, IL 60560-1564
Also in Illinois
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- Wine Bars221
- Bottle Shops139
- Wineries with Food125
- Wineries with Tastings89
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Good to know
Do wineries have outdoor seating?
Many do, ranging from simple picnic tables to landscaped patios or decks overlooking the vineyard, though the amount and style of seating varies a lot from one winery to the next. Some outdoor areas are reservation-only during busy season while others are open on a first-come basis.
Can you bring a picnic to a winery?
Some wineries welcome outside food and picnics in their outdoor areas, especially ones without an on-site restaurant, while others restrict it to protect their own food sales. It's worth checking a winery's website or calling ahead, since policies vary widely.
Is Napa or Sonoma better?
Napa Valley is generally known for luxury estate experiences and Cabernet Sauvignon, while Sonoma County offers a more relaxed, rustic atmosphere with diverse microclimates. Choosing between them depends on whether you prefer high-end luxury or informal country vineyards. You can explore 38 top wine destinations across Illinois on WineryAtlas.
How to find cheap weekend getaways?
Look for tasting rooms and boutique vineyard stays in emerging wine regions rather than major tourist centers, and book mid-week or off-peak seasons. Visiting local tasting rooms offers affordable entertainment and regional culture. Discover budget-friendly wine getaways across 38 locations in Illinois.