Of course, you can visit our Merchandise Page to purchase gift certificates. Feel free to contact us via email at info@thebarrelrun.com or via phone at 312-718-3295 if you have further questions.
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FAQ
Do you sell Merchandise?
Please check out our Merchandise Page for current product availability.
I don't see any tours listed in your calendar for future months, are you running tours in the upcoming months?
We publish our tours on a month-to-month basis, so please check back on our calendar for the dates you are interested in. The tours are published around the 15th of each month for the following month. For example, you can expect to see December tours listed by November 15th. If you have a specific date you would like to take a tour and it is not posted, feel free to contact us to inquire if we can post a public tour on that date.
How many people fit on the bus?
We have a 22 and 36 Passenger Barrel Bus. Feel free to contact us if your group is larger for other options. We can set up events for large groups.
Do I have to be 21 to participate in a tour/private event?
You must be 21 years of age and provide a valid government issued photo ID upon arrival for admission to your brewery or distillery tour or private event.
Can we drink alcohol on the bus?
You can bring your own alcohol on board for private events. A security guard will be required per Chicago ordinance. At this time we do not allow outside beverages for public tours.
Do you offer tickets for guests not interested in drinking alcohol?
Yes, please contact us for a designated driver discounted ticket.
May I tip?
Gratuity for your tour guide and driver is customary, if you are pleased with your service.
Will beverages and food be provided?
There are no beverages/food provided for our Gangster tours. You will receive samples of beer/spirits on our brewery and distillery tours. Food is not provided but can be prearranged for private events.
What happens if we are late for our tour?
Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for your scheduled tour. Otherwise you may miss the tour! We leave right on time for our public tours. If you are unfamiliar with the city, we recommend giving yourself plenty of time to find the pickup location. Refunds cannot be provided for same day events.
What if the weather is bad?
We run year round in any weather! Our bus is temperature controlled inside to make your tour comfortable. If we have to cancel due to extreme weather conditions, you will receive a full refund.
Where does the tour start and end?
Our public tours start and end at 600 N. Clark Street.
What Our Clients
Think of The Barrel Run
Robert K.
The Barrel Run is a great way to sample the Chicago brewing scene. The barrel bus is a great way to travel around town, and the driver was very friendly and knowledgeable. The perfect thing to do with friends…
Taylor F.
Our team of 35 had an amazing time on the Barrel Bus! Ted and Denise were very friendly and accommodating throughout the whole process. Highly recommend for corporate team events!
Jennifer S.
Team was a pleasure to work with, the level of professionalism, responsiveness and attention to detail throughout the project made the entire process seamless. The team enjoyed the event from start to finish, great for team building.
Laura L.
Booked this tour for a bachelorette party for my sister. We had such a fun time! So much great beer was had. It felt like the perfect amount of stops and our driver was fantastic. I would definitely book…
Kaitlin N.
I did a private brewery crawl for my birthday this year and The Barrel Run was amazing! It was super easy to plan with the staff and everything went seamlessly. David was awesome. I’d recommend!
Ben D.
Honestly a fun time. We went this last weekend and the guide had some excellent stories to tell. I would have paid more for a longer tour. The only thing that I would change but likely be the prohibition…
Juan V.
We have done the Barrel Run several times for our company team outing. It is the best way to bring a team /coworkers/friends together in a fun setting outside of work. The entire Barrel Run Team does an amazing…
Ben D.
Honestly a fun time. We went this last weekend and the guide had some excellent stories to tell. I would have paid more for a longer tour. The only thing that I would change but likely be the prohibition…
Robert H.
The bus is an amazing ride! We had plenty of time at each brewery and our tour guides narration added interesting facts and humor. Only suggestion for improvement is dropping the tour at Revolution (their guide was clearly rushing…
Jeff B.
I arranged the Prohibition Tour with an extra brewery stop for a work "team-building" activity and it was perfect! David and his team were easy to work with to schedule and the tour itself was a huge success. I…
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