For our final beer hall of Beer Hall Month, take a waltz through 19th-century Austria and into the café culture of Vienna, around the time Anton Dreher was introducing his amber-colored lager to the world.

Showcasing new achievements in malting technology and lagering, Dreher’s beer—then known as Schwechater Lagerbier—went on to influence the brewing industry worldwide after its introduction in 1841. Dovetail’s Vienna Lager is a faithful nod to that legacy: a 100% Vienna-malt, double-decocted lager with a spicy noble hop profile, rich malt character, and a crisp finish.

Alongside Vienna Lager, we’ll also debut a brand-new Dovetail beer: Smoked Vienna. Built on the same double-decocted mash, it layers in cherrywood- and beechwood-smoked malts for a deeper expression of Vienna Lager—like fresh pretzels pulled from a wood-fired oven. It’s an even cozier take on an already cozy beer, made for slowing down.

And slowing down is central to Viennese coffeehouse—and pub—culture, now recognized as UNESCO cultural heritage. Our friends at the pub. will have a newspaper archive on hand for leisurely browsing. Feeling social? Start a game of chess, or learn Austria’s national card game: Schnapsen.

Those who complete their Beer Hall Pass today can turn it in for a $20 gift card.

Every other Wednesday, our taproom manager Ben hosts Music Bingo from 6–8pm. The premise is fun and simple: each round is a variation on the theme, and you match snippets of songs to your squares. Win prizes when you yell BINGO!

Polombia will join us at the taproom to serve their homestyle Polish-Colombian food!

-Festiversary favorites The Happy Lobster arrive with a special winter pop-up to serve their Chicago-style lobster rolls made with Maine lobsters. Folks are encouraged to preorder here.

For our second beer hall of Beer Hall Month, we’re breaking out the Kranz (and the pretzels)!

Join us for a day of our nationally recognized Kölsch-style service, inspired by the traditional beer halls of Köln. Instead of ordering from a beer menu, our servers will circulate with a kranz of fresh Kölsch, dropping off 200mL stanges on repeat.

Each pour is tallied on your coaster, and the service continues until you say “Stop” (or place your coaster on top of your glass, Köln-style). Only Kölsch will be pouring in the Barrel Loft all day, and when you hit five notches, we’ll treat you to a complimentary pretzel (while supplies last) 🥨

No reservations needed!

Every other Wednesday, our taproom manager Ben hosts Music Bingo from 6–8pm. The premise is fun and simple: each round is a variation on the theme, and you match snippets of songs to your squares. Win prizes when you yell BINGO!

Joining us in the taproom is MAGIC BY BRIELLE, bringing “How’d she do that?!” table-side illusions straight to your bar seat. A Chicago-based magician and “Penn & Teller: Fool Us” alum, Brielle is helping revive tavern magic, a close-up style born right here in Chicago, with performances at spots like Beard & Belly and Long Room.

We’re kicking off Beer Hall Month with a nod to Czech pub culture—where the first rule is simple: don’t go to the bar.

For one day, our Barrel Loft becomes a Czech-style beer hall, pouring just two beers: světlé (Pilsner) and tmavé (Czech Dark Lager). Table service is front-and-center in Czech beer hall culture, there’s no need to go to the bar, because there’s no decision to be made. Our servers will bring you either “Light” or “Dark,” and our bartender-turned-tapsters-for-the-night will offer classic and Mlíko pours. We always preach FOAM here, but tonight we’ll shout it from the rooftops.

Beard & Belly joins us with a Czech-inspired menu, featuring:

• Czech beef goulash: generous chunks of tender beef simmered in a rich, thick onion-based gravy

• Sekaná: Pork and beef meatloaf with mashed potatoes

• Czech Kuba: Barley and Mushroom casserole (limited, vegetarian option)

We'll also offer pours of the popular Czech cola, Kofola, as an N/A option.

During this beer hall, enjoy 10% off 4-packs of Pilsner and Czech Dark Lager, as well as our “Czech Mix” variety 4-pack which features half Pilsner / half CDL.

Also only on January 10: Grab a Beer Hall Pass. Spend $20 on beer at each Beer Hall weekend, get a stamp, and earn a $20 gift card on 1/31.

Xicago Cevicheria brings their menu of aguachile, ceviche and more.

Argonaut is an elevated seafood pop-up featuring sustainably sourced oysters and raw-bar classics.

Every last Monday of the month, join Sips ‘n Spells for a queer-focused Magic the Gathering social. Follow their Instagram for more details.

Kira Fahmy and some friends got in touch to see whether they could screen their new holiday movie at Dovetail: “We filmed a silly no-budget Christmas movie with a bunch of our friends and want to do a screening,” she said.

Sounded like a good enough reason for us! Join Kira and friends for this free premiere screening of a new Christmas Classic! Shot in and around the scenic Chicago neighborhoods of North Center and Ravenswood, “My Christmas Valentine: I Forgot Christmas!” is a feature film that’s fun for the whole family.

Every other Wednesday, our taproom manager Ben hosts Music Bingo from 6–8pm. For this edition, he’s leaning all the way into the holidays—themes will riff on seasonal favorites, from classic carols to holiday movie soundtracks. The premise is fun and simple: each round is a variation on the theme, and you match snippets of songs to your squares. So maybe brush up on everything from “All I Want for Christmas Is You” to “Carol of the Bells” and that one song you only hear at the CVS from November til December.

Have you already taken The Mahjong Society’s Mahjong 101 and you’re ready to level up your game? Join them for a special scoring and strategy class for intermediate and advanced players. More details and tickets here.

Make your own holiday wreath with expert guidance from Vivant Gardening! Includes all the supplies and a beer, natch. Get your tix here.

Good Omen Gyoza will offer their Japanese-style dumplings and other inspired small bites.

-Festiversary favorites The Happy Lobster arrive with a special winter pop-up to serve their Chicago-style lobster rolls made with Maine lobsters. Folks are encouraged to preorder here.

-Festiversary favorites The Happy Lobster arrive with a special winter pop-up to serve their Chicago-style lobster rolls made with Maine lobsters. Folks are encouraged to preorder here.

-Festiversary favorites The Happy Lobster arrive with a special winter pop-up to serve their Chicago-style lobster rolls made with Maine lobsters. Folks are encouraged to preorder here.

Every other Wednesday, our taproom manager Ben hosts Music Bingo from 6–8pm. For this edition, he’s leaning all the way into the holidays—themes will riff on seasonal favorites, from classic carols to holiday movie soundtracks. The premise is fun and simple: each round is a variation on the theme, and you match snippets of songs to your squares. So maybe brush up on everything from “All I Want for Christmas Is You” to “Carol of the Bells” and that one song you only hear at the CVS from November til December.

Joining us in the taproom is MAGIC BY BRIELLE, bringing “How’d she do that?!” table-side illusions straight to your bar seat. A Chicago-based magician and “Penn & Teller: Fool Us” alum, Brielle is helping revive tavern magic, a close-up style born right here in Chicago, with performances at spots like Beard & Belly and Long Room.

Our longtime pal and pizza wiz Bad Johnny is rolling up to the taproom with his wood-fired oven for a special collaboration: Flammkuchen!

What the heck is Flammkuchen? It’s a thin, crispy flatbread from the Alsace region, traditionally topped with crème fraîche, onions, and bacon. Delicious, right? We’ll also be pouring some Flammkuchen-friendly beer specials!

Our longtime pal and pizza wiz Bad Johnny is rolling up to the taproom with his wood-fired oven for a special collaboration: Flammkuchen!

What the heck is Flammkuchen? It’s a thin, crispy flatbread from the Alsace region, traditionally topped with crème fraîche, onions, and bacon. Delicious, right? We’ll also be pouring some Flammkuchen-friendly beer specials!

Our bartender and tour guide Liz is also co-owner of Cogs Cycles and Yarns, a very cool bike-slash-knitting store on the Northwest side.

Once a month, Liz is brings her expertise in knitting to the taproom, and hosts a Sip and Stitch! Get cozy, bring a project and hang out with other knitters (and get 15% off your tab).