Up North Ale House

📍 Gay bars in Naperville

7.4

Up North Ale House in Naperville offers a lively yet relaxed atmosphere, blending casual charm with a welcoming vibe ideal for both casual meetups and larger gatherings. The diverse menu highlights standout dishes like perfectly cooked burgers, flavorful seafood, and hearty steaks, complemented by a solid selection of craft beers and ciders. While service quality can vary—particularly during peak hours—attentive staff often enhance the experience, especially for groups seeking a seamless dining flow.

The space balances open-air comfort with an engaging ambiance, though noise levels may occasionally detract from a quieter meal. Portion sizes and preparation consistency reflect a commitment to quality, though occasional delays or menu surprises (like extra charges for toppings) suggest room for refinement. Overall, it remains a solid choice for those prioritizing good food and a social setting, particularly when paired with attentive service.

Features and services of Up North Ale House

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Kerbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Bar games
  • Fast service
  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Live performances
  • Quiz night
  • Serves local specialty
  • Sport

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Happy-hour food
  • Late-night food
  • Private dining room
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Toilet
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists
  • University students

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Children

  • Good for kids
  • Has changing table(s)
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free of charge street parking
  • Free parking lot

Up North Ale House is in position 9 out of 23 in gay bars in Naperville

Customer Reviews

★★★★★
★★★★★

Up North Ale House has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on over 765 reviews on Google

Matthew Render

Sunday lunchtime, empty. Took 30 min for food. Extra charge to have ranch or blue cheese with a full wing order. Keep giving this place a second chance but Bottoms up is far superior. Server was great, bartender was outside doing something so drinks took forever.

Matthew Render ☆ 2/5
Jeremy Ginsberg

It's been a few years since we last visited, and overall, it was okay. They have a decent beer selection, but I expected a bit more variety for a place called an Ale House. I ordered the salmon, but the portion was very small and overcooked. My wife, on the other hand, got the chicken picante, which was a large portion and tasted great. The music was pretty loud, and our server had trouble hearing and taking our order.

Jeremy Ginsberg ☆ 3/5
Keith Carey

Great Atmosphere and Service at Up North Ale House I visited Up North Ale House while on a business trip with a large party of 14. The restaurant accommodated us well, placing us in a separate room, which made for a comfortable dining experience despite the trivia night crowd. The atmosphere was casual and lively. The service was fantastic—attentive and friendly. We ordered several appetizers, including Calamari, Seared Tuna, Brussels Sprouts, Buffalo Cauliflower, and Mozzarella Sticks, and they were all fantastic. I personally ordered the Chicken Piccata, which was well-presented and tasted great. While some in our party had mixed feelings about their meals, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would happily return to Up North Ale House. It’s a solid choice for good food and a fun, laid-back atmosphere.

Keith Carey ☆ 4/5
Bill LaManna

Today was my first time here. I drive by this place all the time, so I decided to give it a try. The atmosphere was open and airy. I went early to avoid the crowd so I could get a good feel for the restaurant. We were greeted quickly and seated at a table immediately. The server was prompt and polite. I did ask her questions about the menu to see how well she knew the items, and she was very helpful. Both of our dishes were really good and cooked perfectly. We ended up ordering burgers, and they did not disappoint. The menu had a ton of tasty sounding items, so I will need to go back to try more selections. I would definitely recommend you give this place a try as it was very good.

Bill LaManna ☆ 5/5
Nancy Koester

Very good food, wide selection on the menu. My friends really liked the salmon with a side of asparagus. I got the prime strip steak with spinach and a baked potato, which was excellent. Excellent beer and cider list. Was a bit loud and the atmosphere was just okay. Server was very good.

Nancy Koester ☆ 4/5
S B

I had a disappointing experience at this restaurant in the past, which made me hesitant to return. However, I decided to give it another chance today, and I'm so glad I did! The service was excellent, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was welcoming. It was a complete turnaround from my previous visit, and I truly appreciate the improvements. I will definitely be coming back! Excuse the picture of the plate, taking a photo with all the food on it is too main stream plus it looked too good to devote the 10 seconds of taking one once it was placed in front of me!

S B ☆ 5/5
Kevin M

Initially look at the Yelp review and was skeptical about the food, but decided to give a try. Overall the dishes that I ordered were great. Service can be better but could be due to short staff so can’t complain much. Still had a great time.

Kevin M ☆ 5/5
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Information about Up North Ale House

Address

Up North Ale House is located at 1595 N Aurora Rd, Naperville, IL 60563, United States

Phone

The phone number of Up North Ale House is +1 630-946-6494

Website

The website of Up North Ale House is: upnorth-alehouse.com

Business Hours

Monday: 11:30–23:00
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11:30–23:00
Thursday: 11:30–00:00
Friday: 11:30–00:00
Saturday: 11:30–00:00
Sunday: 11:30–22:00

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