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Established in 2016, Skeleton Key Brewery is a family-owned and -operated microbrewery and taproom located in Woodridge, IL. We believe that craft beer is at its best when it blends a variety of palates and perspectives, and we aim to foster an inclusive environment in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated and respected. 

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Our 8,500 sq ft facility houses a 15bbl steam-fired brewhouse and three taproom seating areas with two separate bars. In addition to beer, we are passionate about education, community, live music, and bad movies. 
 

About Us

one key, many doors

A skeleton key can open a whole bunch of different doors, and that's what we aspire to do. Through our taproom door, you'll enter a world of flavors and aromas at once familiar and excitingly new. See what we've got on tap today -- and what to take with when you head home!

Photo of the Lounge bar area with a midcentury modern vibe, featuring a wood-clad bar with granite top and a metal armature filled with glass growlers, a large menu board, and crocheted plants. 10 seats at the bar, and 9 tables with four chairs each on the main floor, and 5 booths off to the side. The wall features acoustic-absorbing wood paneling and a mosaic of reclaimed doors painted in shades of coral, brown, and beige, some of which have preserved moss appearing to grow out of the openings.
Photo of a 16oz tulip glass filled with a clear, golden colored beer and emblazoned with the Skeleton Key logo.

LOVE LEARNING? SO DO WE!

Open our classroom door to learn more about everything from brewing and beer styles to cheese-pairing and charcuterie board design

Happenings

UPCOMING EVENTS

Apr. 10

ASKEN QUESTIONS -- '90S TRIVIA, WITH MUSICAL CLUES

Trivia is back at Skeleton Key in 2025 with a new game and a new host! Ken Beal will be in house to host an evening of general trivia featuring 4 rounds of questions based on the topic provided, that include musical clues for each question. As always, Trivia is free to play, and 21+, with prizes for the top 3 teams. The game starts promptly at 7pm, so be sure and arrive by 6:30pm to get your squad signed up!

APR. 11

LIVE KARAOKE W/ BILLY DENTON + BUONA ITALIANO

OK, so Buona Italiano won't be singing, but they will be slinging the best Italian eats in the burbs from 5-8pm. We're talking beefs, meatball sammies, and so much more. Then, at 7:30pm, Billy Denton takes the stage in the Den to be your live backup band as you belt out your favorite tunes from his wide-ranging selection of popular songs (and WWE entrance themes)!  We only do this once in a blue moon, so you won't want to miss it!

APR. 16-17

THE SPECTRAL SILHOUETTE LIVE RADIO SHOW

Influenced by The Shadow, Green Hornet, and other radio programs from the '30s and '40s, this live show features a full voice cast, full jazz band (The Black and Blue Hearts), and more.  (Please note that this event is 21+.) Season 3, episode 3 finds Monty and company on a sightseeing tour of the Lone Star state when they come upon a ghost town that isn’t so empty. Tickets go on sale 4/2 at noon!

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Photo of the Family Room area at Skeleton Key, featuring 4 large wooden tables with 8 seats at each. The rear wall is clad in grey faux wood panels, with a large metal sign featuring the brewery's logo. The wall nearer the observer is covered in framed, screenprinted gig posters from various live music shows the owner attended over the years.

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LOCATION

LOCATION & HOURS

8102 LEMONT RD. #300
WOODRIDGE, IL 60517
 Open 12-4pm on 12/24 & 12/31
Closed christmas day and New year's day
MON/WEDS/THURS 4-10PM 
FRI 4-11PM
SAT 12-11PM
SUN 12-6PM

Kids are welcome to hang with their folks in the Family Room, which has a bar service window.
Unfortunately, we cannot allow pets in our taproom; service animals only.

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