Here at Algonquin Square, we love supporting local businesses. We also enjoy delicious food, beer, and wine. Within walking distance, you can find all three! It’s important to us to put money back into the community, and you can too just down the road on Esplanade Dr.

They have great beer, wine, and food at Village Vintner –

Come experience Chicagoland’s only Winery, Brewery & Restaurant. They offer a large selection of their own hand-crafted wines and hand-crafted beers created on-site. 

Check out the casual dining atmosphere with an elegant selection of food, featuring a wood-fired pizza oven with gourmet pizza, delectable flatbreads, tender smoky ribs, and many other mouthwatering wood-fired entrees.

When you arrive, both a full-service bar and separate wine & beer tasting bar await you. Try the handcrafted wines or beer while you enjoy a tempting appetizer at the tasting bar.

Don’t forget to ask about the Wine & Mug Club membership options, too!

RESTAURANT

We invite you to step into our restaurant and experience the ONLY Winery, Brewery, and restaurant in the entire Chicagoland metro area.

WINERY

Our Wine production, barrel aging, and bottling all take place at our winery in the town of Huntley, located just down the street from the restaurant. It’s there that we produce around 35,000 bottles of wine each year, handcrafted from only the finest grapes and fruit available. 

BREWERY

Our Brewery is located in the restaurant. We handcraft small batches in our 7-bbl brewery and are served just a few yards from where it was brewed. 12 craft beers will be on tap at any time, ranging from our core beers to a wide variety of seasonal and creative brews.

Visit us

RESTAURANT HOURS

Monday: CLOSED

Tuesday: 4pm-9:30pm

Wednesday: 4pm-9:30pm

Thursday: 4pm-9:30pm

Friday: 4pm-10:30pm

Saturday: Noon-10:30pm

Sunday: Noon-9pm

Note that our Kitchen and Wine Tasting Bar Closes 1-hour prior to Restaurant closing times.

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Farmers markets are a great way to support local businesses. You can be sure to know where your food came from and that your money is going back into the community. Check out our list of three local markets!
 

Algonquin Pop-Up Farmers Market

301 S Main St, Algonquin, IL 60102

When: Sundays 9 am – 3 pm

Where: In front of River Bottom Ice Cream Co.

This unique, local farmers market is just out in front of the ice cream shop in downtown Algonquin. It happens at the intersection of Main and Washington Street and will run through October 31st – Halloween! Come check out local produce and stop to get some of the best homemade ice cream in Algonquin.

Crystal Lake Farmers Market

Depot Park, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

When: Saturdays through September 25th, 8 am – 1 pm

Where: Depot Park next to the Downtown Train Depot

Come check out our neighbors and their Farmers Market in Crystal Lake. They have a historic downtown area to explore, beautifully landscaped streets, and tons of downtown restaurants to eat. Make a day of it and explore the heart of Cyrstal Lake! The market features a ton of vendors, from bread and baked goods to sweet treats to olive oils, flowers, honey, and of course fresh fruits and vegetables. 

Cary Farmers Market

100 West Main Street Cary, IL 60013

When: Sundays 9 am – 1 pm through September

Where: Cary Train Station

another neighbor, Cary hosts a Farmers Market every Sunday through the end of September on Sundays. Cheese, jams, granolas, and fresh produce are just a few of the items featured. This one is also in downtown Cary, and there are other things to do around the train depot. 

With all these wonderful farmers markets right around Algonquin Square, there’s plenty to shop and see. Check them out before the end of the month, and stay tuned for more updates in and around our area!

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