This past May, a modern new hotel opened up in the heart of downtown. The Wit Hotel, (201 N. State St.) features a hot, new “gastropub”, named, appropriately, State and Lake. Located on the ground floor of the Wit, State and Lake is reminiscent of an English style pub with its huge wrap-around bar.
Borrowed from the bar’s website:
“State and Lake is an ideal locale to enjoy a quick bite, business lunch or leisurely dinner. A warm modern space filled with organic colors and vintage elements, the comfortable ambiance is enhanced by Executive Chef Bradley Manchester’s seasonal, chef-driven American dishes. An impressive selection of American artisanal beers, including 16 on tap, pair gracefully with Chef Manchester’s cuisine, and a nuanced list of all-American wines and classic cocktails complete the memorable experience.”
Noting the emphasis on the quality and quantity of beers on tap, State and Lake is sure to become a destination for beer lovers in the Loop. Here’s a look at some of the better draught selections:
- Metropolitan Lager
- Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA
- Dark Horse Raspberry Ale
- Three Floyd’s Pride and Joy Mild Ale
- Left Hand Milk Stout
- Anderson Valley Boont Amber Ale
- Great Lakes Eliot Ness
- Allagash White beer gear
- Avery Brewing IPA
- Two Brothers French Country Ale
- North Coast Old Rasputin
- Goose Island Matilda
- Numbers Ale
- Surly Furious Dry Hop Pale Ale
In addition to these beers found on tap, yet more bottled selections of beer and cider are available:
- Little Kings Cream Ale
- Goose Island 312
- Ayinger Weiss
- Lakefront New Grist (a gluten-free beer)
- Unibroue Fin Du Monde
- Founders Breakfast Stout
- Fuller’s Porter
- JK Skrumpy Organic Apple Cider
- Buffalo Bill’s Orange Blossom
- Abita Light
- Ace Pear Cider
Address: 201 N. State St., Chicago, IL, 60601
Phone: 312.239.9400
Web site: www.stateandlakechicago.com
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