Many of us in Chicago are more than familiar with both the city’s wonderful array of breweries and its many serene spas. In a thriving urban jungle like Chicago, there are plenty of places to either kick back with a beer or recline in a warm pool. Some might find their relaxation in a crisp craft beer while others might find it in a soothing bathing experience but what what if we told you that Chicago is home to a ‘beer spa’ that combines the best of both?
Having opened back in 2018, West Town’s PIVA Beer Spa provides a variety of services ranging from rejuvenating salt room experiences to luxury massages. It’s the revitalizing beer soaks, however, that caught our eye.
Swearing that they have numerous benefits for the mind, body, and soul, PIVA offers guests the chance to sink back in huge larch wooden tubs filled with nearly 100-degree beer, herbs, and hops.
The spa claims that the extracts of hops, barley, and brewer’s yeast can help alleviate various respiratory conditions such as asthma, allergies, and bronchitis whilst also helping to improve numerous ale-ments (sorry), such as restoring damaged skin, revitalizing damaged hair, and helping to clear acne.
Antioxidants found in beer alleviate oxidative damage of cells and lipids whilst anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties help make the skin, softer, clearer, and more hydrated.
Add to that the fact that beer soaks have been shown to be a natural sleep aid and reduce stress, you can bet your bottom dollar you’ll be leaving any beer-soaking experience feeling lager than life (sorry again).
The “piva” in the spa’s name translates to ‘beer’ in many Slavic languages found in Eastern Europe where beer soaks are a lot more common.
The transcendental bar soaks can also be combined with other services to create a day of beer-fueled relaxation for singles or couples. A Bronze Package for one person priced at $175 includes access to the steam room and sauna, a beer soak, and then a 30-minute “relaxation room + beer mask” experience.
Silver Packages, Gold Packages, and the Platinum Packages offer even more lavish experiences with a couple’s Platinum Package including 45 minutes of Halotherapy in a salt room, access to the steam room and sauna, a 45-minute beer soak, 30 minutes in the relaxation room, and a 60-minute massage.
More information about services at PIVA Beer Spa can be found here.
Open daily from 11 am to 8 pm, PIVA Beer Spa is located at 1052 N Milwaukee Avenue.