
The Beer Garden at Independence Grove in Libertyville is closed for the season.
From spring through fall, the Beer Garden features a variety of Lake County craft brews on tap along with other beverages, packaged snacks, and light meals available for delivery to your table. Plenty of casual lakeside seating is available.
Pets
No dogs, horses or other pets are allowed in the preserve or preserve facilities.
Service Animals
Qualified services animals are allowed throughout the preserve and in all preserve facilities.

Compostable Cups
Look for these signs at the Beer Garden at Independence Grove in Libertyville. These compostable cups are an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional plastic and are made from annually renewable plant-sourced NatureWorks ® PLA. Each week a compost pick-up service collects the cups to properly dispose of them.
Offering panoramic views of the lake and preserve, the Beer Garden at Independence Grove can be reserved for special events such as birthday parties, reunions, picnics, corporate retreats and other private celebrations.
Available to rent late spring through late fall, the Beer Garden features a variety of local craft brews on tap, along with packaged snacks and other beverages. There are semi private and full buy-out options available, and plenty of casual lakeside seating.
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Semi-Private: $350
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Includes 3 hours access to Beer Garden Back Patio.
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Private access to rear restrooms.
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Canned beers, seltzers and non-alcoholic beverages available.
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Pre-purchased beverage tokens available (2/guest) at $5.75/token.
Observation Deck Rental: $200/hour with a 3 hour minimum
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Access to deck overlooking the lake.
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Able to order directly at counter or upgrade to a private beer cart.
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Pre-purchased beverage tokens available (2/guest) at $5.75/token.
For catering arrangements, please contact Relish Events at Independence Grove at 847-665-9211 or [email protected], or you can bring in the food yourself.