Great beers, wonderful views, and a friendly atmosphere await you in Lena, Illinois. There is a remote farm restaurant there that is known for its on-site brewery and tap house, and it is about time you check it out.
If you love drinking and dining on the farm, you’ll adore this hot spot. Scroll on for more details.
Established in 2009, Wishful Acres Farm & Brewery in northwest Illinois is known for its organic vegetables, on-site tap room, and Midwest views. In 2011, it moved to the 10-acre farm it currently inhabits.
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This locally-owned farm is family-run and was started as a passion project. It is worth the trip to the middle of nowhere to find this place.
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The taproom is located inside one of the barns on the property. Whether you sit in the outdoor beer garden or inside, you’ll find plenty of charm and atmosphere.
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The menu at this remote farm restaurant consists of pub food classics like giant pretzels, cheese popcorn, chips, and a plate of crackers paired with local cheese. On special food days, you may find items like chili, brats, cheese curds, pizza, and more.
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Each beer served at Wishful Acres is handcrafted and brewed on-site. Seven beers are on tap each week, but the farm offers so many more.
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Guests can even order a flight to test out all the varieties of beer available in the taproom. Tours of the brewery and farm are also available and take place on Saturdays between May and October. The cost is $10 per person, and the tour lasts 30 to 40 minutes and includes a souvenir pint glass.
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Locals can’t get enough of this place. There is even a beer sharing program that you can sign up for that includes a year’s supply of beer.
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Wishful Acres Farm’s Taproom is only open three days each week. Hours are 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.
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Wishful Acres Farm and Brewery is located at 4679 N Flansburg Rd., Lena, IL 61048, and you can get more details on its website or Facebook page.
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For more remote eateries, check out these 10 countryside restaurants in Illinois that are almost too good to be true.
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