Centennial occupies a restored 1888 building in River North, split across two floors that each keep their own identity. The ground floor centers on a wood bar and community table built from the building's original floor joists, while the upstairs bar features a salvaged 1940s Brunswick back bar and a handmade zinc counter.
The draft list runs 36 rotating craft beers across 56 taps, backed by bottles, cans, and a wine and spirits selection leaning toward craft producers. The kitchen works beer into the food itself, with a chef-driven menu built around pairings and an emphasis on smoked, char-grilled, and wood-fired preparations, alongside a house-made charcuterie program.
Regulars point to the staff's beer knowledge and the reasonable prices as much as the food itself, describing the place as a cozy, welcoming local gem.
The draft list runs 36 rotating craft beers across 56 taps, backed by bottles, cans, and a wine and spirits selection leaning toward craft producers. The kitchen works beer into the food itself, with a chef-driven menu built around pairings and an emphasis on smoked, char-grilled, and wood-fired preparations, alongside a house-made charcuterie program.
Regulars point to the staff's beer knowledge and the reasonable prices as much as the food itself, describing the place as a cozy, welcoming local gem.