Downtown Glen Ellyn just picked up some Logan Square swagger. Maplewood Brewery & Distillery has opened a Public House in the village's core, bringing the feel of its Chicago taproom and a chef-led menu to the west suburbs. The Maplewood Public House pairs the brewery's award-winning beers and spirits with a kitchen run by executive chef Joanna Janczurewicz and a distillery-forward cocktail program, giving Glen Ellyn a high-profile craft beer anchor just steps from the downtown Metra station.
Where it is and when it is open
According to Maplewood Brewery & Distillery, the Glen Ellyn Public House is located at 486 Pennsylvania Ave. The site lists hours as Wednesday through Sunday, 4 to 10 p.m. The same listing notes "Opening Spring 2026" and describes the spot as featuring a taproom, cocktail bar, and on-site brewing.
Opening timeline and background
Village officials told Patch that the public house was scheduled to open earlier this month in the footprint formerly occupied by Two Hound Red. Local reporting described the space as roughly 7,850 square feet with an existing 15-barrel brewhouse that Maplewood planned to use.
Chef, beers, and a Polish-style sandwich
Executive chef Joanna Janczurewicz and head distiller and creative director Adam Smith recently joined ABC7 Chicago for a Cooking Up a Storm segment that spotlighted their Pulaski Pils-braised pulled pork sandwich (Maczanka Krakowska) topped with an apple-and-kohlrabi slaw. The demo put the Public House's food-first approach front and center alongside Maplewood's established beer program.
Menu and drinks
On the drink side, Maplewood's Glen Ellyn menus list year-round pours such as Pulaski Pils, Son of Juice, and Fat Pug, plus cocktails including the Pistachio Smash and "handshake" pint-and-shot pairings. The kitchen leans into Polish-inspired dishes, pizzas, and shareables designed to play well with the beer list, according to the venue's Glen Ellyn menus and drink book. For the full lineup, see the Glen Ellyn drink book from Maplewood Brewery & Distillery.
A bigger footprint outside the city
The Glen Ellyn outpost is Maplewood's first permanent location beyond Chicago and adds a suburban taproom along with additional small-batch brewing capacity. Craft Brewing Business reported that Maplewood is taking over the former Two Hound Red space, incorporating new indoor-outdoor flow, a patio and a larger kitchen to support expanded food offerings and exclusive small-batch beers geared to the suburbs.
Plan your visit
Reservations for the Maplewood Public House are available through OpenTable, for those who want to lock in a seat before hopping off the Metra.
