The Guinness Open Gate Brewery Chicago continues its transformation at 375 N Morgan Street in Fulton Market. The project, housed within the former Pennsylvania Railroad Terminal building and adjacent to the ongoing construction 360 N Green Street, boasts a newly painted exterior of brick walls. This single-story establishment is set to become the second location in the U.S. for the brewing company, the first being in Baltimore.
Guinness Open Gate Brewery Chicago. Photo by Jack Crawford
Guinness Open Gate Brewery Chicago. Photo by Jack Crawford
Rendering of new Guinness coffee shop and breakfast bar by Studio K and Whitney Architects
The development recently announced changes that include a coffee shop and morning bakery in addition to the brewery. Separated from the main dining area, the bakery will serve Intelligentsia Coffee, breakfast sandwiches, and brown bread to go, surrounding patrons with copper wall tiles and detailed lighting fixtures.
Guinness Open Gate Brewery Chicago. Photo by Jack Crawford
Guinness Open Gate Brewery Chicago. Photo by Jack Crawford
Rendering of new Guinness restaurant and bar by Studio K and Whitney Architects
Rendering of new Guinness restaurant and bar by Studio K and Whitney Architects
A multi-level bar and restaurant, designed by Chicago firms Studio K and Whitney Architects, are part of the plan. The space is designed as a modern setting with industrial-style windows, a wood and plant-lined harp-shaped centerpiece, and a décor of wood and leather. The brewing process will be visible to visitors through a glass wall. Apart from its signature stout, the brewery plans to offer brews inspired by Old Style beer and a selection of international dishes.
Guinness Open Gate Brewery Chicago. Photo by Jack Crawford
Rendering of new Guinness restaurant and bar by Studio K and Whitney Architects
Stefani Signature Restaurants and Hyde Park Hospitality are partnering to manage the space. The construction, being managed by Clune Construction, is progressing with a targeted opening this summer.
New (left) and prior (right) rendering of 375 N Morgan by HPA
Meanwhile, additional renderings were recently revealed for a 43-story structure to be built on the adjacent plot of land, directly west of the brewery. The architectural firm HPA has been appointed to design this high-rise, although no further details have been made available as to when it will break ground.
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I am going to miss the murals that covered this whole structure. They were some of the best in the city, IMO. Hopefully, google maps never crash so I can still reminisce on past views in street view, but a bland wall covering up past vibrancy sure is a literal middle finger to our city’s creative minds.
They had a real opportunity with the murals to embed themselves into the neighborhood. It would have been unique brewery for Guinness that ties to the history of the neighborhood. Why save the building at all. Just to wipe it clean and copy paste the company standards.
the murals looked cool but if it was my business I would want a clean looking building also. let those who want to keep such things, buy up these buildings and keep it the way it is-kinda simple.
Very bland. Still trying to wrap my head around the breakfast bar….
There’s just no way this place will open by end of summer. It was originally aiming for St. Patrick’s Day 2023. Judging from the general disarray on the construction site, we’ll be lucky to see it online by St. Patrick’s 2024.