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About Short Fuse Brewing Company

Short Fuse Brewing Company is a production brewery with a full-service taproom and kitchen, located at 5000 N River Road in Schiller Park, IL. Known for its 2021 GABF Brewery & Brewer of the Year recognition and the 2024 Metropolitan Brewing brand rights acquisition, Short Fuse combines craft beer with a welcoming event space. The venue can host private parties, corporate events, and weddings, with seating and standing configurations that accommodate a range of group sizes. Tours are currently suspended, so plan to enjoy the taproom experience and on-site dining instead. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining options to make your visit smooth and enjoyable.

Whether you’re scheduling a private gathering or simply stopping by for a tasting, Short Fuse provides a cozy, first-come, first-served seating model with small-table reservations not guaranteed. For larger events, the venue can accommodate seated arrangements up to 250 and standing configurations around 300. While tours aren’t available at the moment, the taproom’s kitchen serves a full menu to pair with their beer lineup. Parking details aren’t published on the official site, but there is parking available around the building. Transit access includes the CTA Blue Line to Rosemont and bus routes 303 and 332 serving the area. For visitors seeking nearby lodging and dining, trusted affiliate partners provide convenient options: Delta Hotels by Marriott Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD area), O’Hare Inn & Suites Schiller Park, Motel 6 Schiller Park, along with recommended local dining. Secure your seats and plan ahead with our insider guidance for a seamless experience at Short Fuse Brewing Company.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 5000 N River Road, Schiller Park, IL 60176.
  • Venue type: Production brewery with a full-service taproom and kitchen.
  • Taproom capacity: Maximum capacity listed as 185 guests; event listings cite seated 250 / standing 300 for private events.
  • Seating/chart: No public seating chart published; seating is first-come, first-served and reservations for small tables are not guaranteed.
  • Tours: Brewery tours have been suspended until further notice.
  • Parking: Official site does not publish parking details; third-party sources indicate parking around the building.
  • Transit: CTA Blue Line to Rosemont; bus routes 303 and 332 serve the area.
  • Nearby hotels: Delta Hotels by Marriott Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD area); O’Hare Inn & Suites Schiller Park; Motel 6 Schiller Park.
  • Notable events hosted: Private parties, corporate events, weddings; 2021 GABF Brewery & Brewer of the Year award; 2024 brand rights acquisition of Metropolitan Brewing.