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Tuesday 11:30am - 10pm Wednesday 11:30am - 10pm Thursday 11:30am - 10pm Friday 11:30am - 12am Saturday 11:30am - 12am Sunday 11am - 9pm

Hardware

Name: Hardware
Address: 2000 W. Orchard Road N. Aurora, North Aurora, IL, 60542, US
Telephone: +16302993977
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.7

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Hardware is a Sustainable Gastropub and Brewery, complete with Greenhouse and Organic Hop Farm. Hardware is a sustainable Gastropub and home of BBGB Brewery.
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Here at Hardware, we are looking to change the way people think about eating local. At Hardware we strive to keep our carbon footprint to a minimum by growing our own produce and using reclaimed building materials as design elements. Our onsite organic Greenhouse provides us with lettuces and micro greens for our salads. The roof of the building is designed to reclaim all rain water to irrigate our greenhouse. The greenhouse is showcased in the bar area in our restaurant. Utilizing our suburban property, we have planted a micro orchard which will provide us with fruits and nuts. Our patio is home to our herb garden. Behind our building is our BBGB 1.5 acre organic hop farm. We use a 250 foot well into an underground aquifer to supply all of our water for production in our brewery. Besides brewing our own beer, Hardware is currently home to the largest whiskey selection in the western suburbs. With over 400, our extensive list includes tasting notes for every whiskey. Try one of our house blended whiskies, a whiskey flight or one of our prohibition era inspired scratch cocktails. Overall, Hardware is a unique local dining experience. Come in and try us out. You'll be glad you did.

09/24/2026

HARDWARE 2026 WH***EY DINNER

Join us Thursday, October 29th, at 7:00pm as we host Alex Castle (Alex E. L. Castle), Master Distiller & President of Augusta Distillery, with a five-course tasting menu by Executive Chef & Managing Partner, Chef AlyseMarie Warren (AlyseMarie Warren)

This is one of our favorite nights of the year, filled with laughter, tears, stories, and extraordinary food, drinks, and people.

Space is limited, so call 630.299.3977 to book a seat now!

$150 per person.

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09/18/2026

FINAL FARMERS MARKET OF 2026!

Stop by tomorrow for your last chance to grab some of out garden grown produce or house made goods!

What will be available:

FROM THE KITCHEN:
Brioche Burger Buns
Country White Bread
Wheat Bread
Sourdough
Pita Bread
Spent Grain Rolls
Fruit and Nut Crackers
Spiced Nut Mix
Spent Grain Dog Biscuits
Thick Cut House Bacon
House Salad Dressing
Pickled Vegetables
Gooseberry & Currant Jam
Tres Leches Zucchini Cake
Gluten Free Coconut Macaroons
Gluten Free Sesame Crackers
Gluten Free Burger Buns
Apple Butter

House Roasted
Coffee
Decaf Coffee
Espresso

16oz 4 pack Earl the Pearl
16oz 4 pack Wild Bill Double IPA
Wh***ey Single Barrel Picks

FROM THE GARDENS:
House Salad Mix
Micro Mix
Micro Arugula
Edible Flowers
Kale
Zucchini
Yellow Squash
Baby Carrots
Red Radish
Watermelon Radish
Buttercup Winter Squash
Delicata
Jalapeños
Banana Peppers
Shish*to Peppers
Red & Yellow Sweet Peppers
Fresh Herbs
Cherry Tomatoes
San Marzano Tomatoes
Fresh Cut Flowers!🌺

We hope to see you there!

09/03/2026

HARDWARE/BBGB
HOP PICKING FESTIVAL
2nd Annual Hop Picking Festival
Sunday, September 13th, 2026
10:00am

Join us to pick hops from the BBGB Hop Farm.

Every 6 pounds of hops picked receive a token for a crowler of Fresh Harvest 2026 B**r when it is finished in the brewery!

$20 per guest

Price if entry includes:
•Hardware Buffet Lunch
•Pint of either BBGB Misty's Cream Ale or Earl The Pearl Pale Ale

Additional Food and Beverage available for purchase

PLEASE SEE CALL AT 630.299.3977 FOR DETAILS AND RESERVATIONS

08/14/2026

HARDWARE FARMERS MARKET
TOMORROW, 8/15
11am-2pm

It’s been another wild weather week before this months market but out Farmers have harvested our best for you! We have all you need for a delicious BLT. Cucumbers, peppers and dill for pickling, and of course summers staple tomato and basil. If you need a great mozzarella and artisan olive oil and balsamic, the Fortunato Fish & Oyster Deli has it for you right across from us!

ITEMS FROM THE KITCHEN:
Brioche Burger Buns
Country White Bread
Wheat Bread
Sourdough
Gluten Free Burger Buns
Pita Bread
Spent Grain Rolls
Gluten Free Sesame Crackers
Fruit and Nut Crackers
Spiced Nut Mix
Coconut Macaroons
Spent Grain Dog Biscuits
Thick Cut House Bacon
House Salad Dressing
Pickled Vegetables
Peach Pepper Jelly
Gooseberry & Currant Jam
Lemon Thyme Sugar

House Roasted
Coffee
Decaf Coffee
Espresso

16oz 4 pack Earl the Pearl
16oz 4 pack Wild Bill Double IPA
Wh***ey Single Barrel Picks

FROM THE GARDENS:
House Salad Mix
Micro Mix
Micro Arugula
Edible Flowers
Kale
Yellow Squash
Carrots
Radish
Cucumbers
Jalapeños
Banana Peppers
Shish*to Peppers
Italian Frying Peppers
Fresh Herbs
Cherry Tomatoes
Slicing Tomatoes
San Marzano Tomatoes
Raspberries
Fresh Cut Flowers
Ground Cherries

Don't forget to bring a cooler and stick around for lunch! The restaurant opens at 11:30am and serves lunch until 3pm, then goes right into dinner service!

We can't wait to see you here!!

07/17/2026

HARDWARE FARMERS MARKET TOMORROW, JULY 18TH 11AM-2PM

Our farmers have been getting up before sunrise to harvest the produce that we not only use at the restaurant, but that will be for sale at our farmers market tomorrow.

Last month, the market was a MASSIVE hit, with a line former right at open. In anticipation of a crowd, the heat, and the air quality, we will try to move as much of the market into our tasting room entrance as we can. We recommend bringing a cooler to store food items, especially if you are interested in sticking around for lunch at Hardware after!

Items that will be for sale:

Brioche Burger Buns
Country White Bread
Wheat Bread
Sourdough
Spent Grain Rolls
Gluten Free Sesame Crackers
Fruit and Nut Crackers
Spiced Nut Mix
Coconut Macaroons
Spent Grain Dog Biscuits
Thick Cut House Bacon
House Salad Dressing
Coffee
Decaf Coffee
Espresso
4 pack Earl the Pearl
4 pack Wild Bill Double IPA
Wh***ey Single Barrel Picks

NEW FROM CHEF ALY THIS MONTH:
Pickled Vegetables
Peach Pepper Jelly
Gooseberry & Currant Jam
Lemon Thyme Sugar
Gluten Free Burger Buns
Pita Bread

FROM THE GARDENS:
House Salad Mix
Micro Mix
Micro Arugula
Micro Basil
Micro Lemon Basil
Micro Cinnamon Basil
Edible Flowers
Kale
Red Beets
Golden Beets
Green Onions
Zucchini
Yellow Squash
Carrots
Jalapeños
Banana Peppers
Shish*to Peppers
Green Italian Frying Peppers
Fresh Herbs
Cherry Tomatoes (limited supply)
Raspberries
Fresh Cut Flowers

Our gardeners will be on hand to help answer any questions about all of our organically grown goods. Please show them some love for all the incredible work they have been doing through the storms, heat, and air quality. Their passion and commitment are what make Hardware Gastropub one of a kind.

Tell your friends! See you tomorrow!!!

07/08/2026

Newest additions to the wh***ey wall!

STILL AUSTIN RED CORN 7YR B.I.B. - the latest from Still Austin's seasonal bottled-in-bond series. We have the 5yr and 6yr on the wall as well, so pop by and see what each year in the Texas heat does to this staff favorite!

WILD TURKEY "CHEESY" GOLD FOIL - this highly anticipated release pays homage to the Gold Foil releases of the 80's/early 90's. At 16 years old and 120 proof, this has already been flagged by one of our guests as the best bourbon they have had in years.

LITTLE BOOK CHAPTER 10 "ALL THE WISER" - a blend of bourbons from Jim Beam's Rickhouses, aged 4-14 years old, this release adds to our vertical of every Little Book release all the way back to Chapter One!

Stop by soon and check them out! These are limited releases, so when they are gone, they are GONE!

07/07/2026

After a heat wave and some wild thunderstorms, the weather today is PERFECT.

Come grab a large charcuterie board and a bottle of sparkling and enjoy our beautiful patio!

07/04/2026

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!

Hardware will be open regular Saturday business hours today: 11:30am-Midnight. Stop in any time today and celebrate with a little Bourbon or Rye, like this Rittenhouse Rye Bottled-in-Bond 10yr, released to commemorate America's 250th Anniversary.

07/03/2026

🔊 Sound on to hear Summer

07/02/2026

PORK TENDERLOIN

sous vide & grilled chashu pork tenderloin, soy glazed roasted sweet potato, spinach, sesame, crispy onions

As we move further into the summer, look out for our dishes to change as we draw more and more inspiration from our gardens. You're going to love everything we are cooking up this summer!

Address

2000 W. Orchard Road N. Aurora
North Aurora, IL
60542

Opening Hours

Tuesday	11:30am - 10pm
Wednesday	11:30am - 10pm
Thursday	11:30am - 10pm
Friday	11:30am - 12am
Saturday	11:30am - 12am
Sunday	11am - 9pm

Telephone

+16302993977

Website

http://www.eathardware.com/

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