Checked out this place in Joliet after going by it many times and it beat expectations. It may be a cramped bar, but it's full of old school charm and cheap hooch. Bobby's Tap has a simple but still pretty great variety of beers and liquors to choose from. For sure there won't be anything exotic so it's not fancy and overpriced. The staff and the regular customers seem okay and respectful. Basic looking bar. It's a little free standing building between a crummy looking motel and a Mexican supermarket. That sounds like a sketchy area, but the bar is clean, and there was nothing crazy going on in there. Basic beers to choose from. They have most in bottles and cans, of course with a few more on tap. It's about $5 to get Jameson. Pretty good prices. Also free popcorn, along with whatever they bring in. The bar only has an inside, so there isn't a patio. For sure it's a better bar than it looks. It's located in a pretty boring area on Plainfield Road. They only have free popcorn for food but you can bring in stuff. read more

Bobby's Tap - Jameson And Popcorn - Dive Bars Near Me - Joliet, Illinois

A fun and friendly bar with a bartender owner who wants to be cantankerous. A cool local vibe. Lots of beverage options and gambling. It felt easy, comfortable and relaxed. If I was a local I'd be there often. read more

Bobby's could be a 4 if someone would just air the place out or buy a couple plug in air fresheners. It was really hard to get past the stench. The bartender was funny and slightly obnoxious. I enjoyed it and he reminded me a little bit of Paul Lynde. The drinks were strong, but I don't think they really serve food. Stop here for a quick drink and then move on to the next place. read more

Everything was good. Apple pie shots were the best! Service was fast! They have slots! It was a fun night!!!!!!

Bobby is trashy but we appreciate his services both sexual and non sexual. Great drinks too.

Bobby is the most amazing owner and bartender in Joliet. Amazing service and amazing "service." 10/10 would recommend every day of the week.

It's so annoying how whenever I walk in the bartenders already know my name. It's especially annoying when they already know what beer and shot I want. I totally love this place. read more

Always a good time at Bobby's! Best popcorn in town best service and best jokesters. I stay laughing here all the time. read more

Bobby's Tap - Dive Bars Near Me - Joliet, Illinois

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Bobby tried to tell me he's a top. he knows damn well he's a bottom. beer was warm. drinks didn't have the correct ingredients. place is a sketchy dump. read more

One of the best bars in Joliet!!!! Always a very fun atmosphere. Bobby is always so delightful. read more

Recently wanted to check out a new bar in the area so I wanted to check this place out. This place obviously isn't new, it's been a neighborhood staple since the 90s this place was great, featured a warm, friendly, family like atmosphere. Drinks were cheap! Parking can be a bit of a hassle but I will say it's got really clean restrooms! There wasn't anything shady here. I'll definitely return. read more

Joliet, Illinois --- a small & comfortable neighborhood bar ... off-street parking ... owner-operated "Run-A-Way Bill" was here! 09.15.18 read more

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Roadside bar. The best roadside bar in America.... Especially if Bobby is working! Great bartenders. Friendly patrons. Beer, booze, gambling, and good times! Fantastic place to watch a game on TV, meet new people, and have a fun afternoon or evening. read more

Alright, now this IS a dive bar. And for me, by far the best of its kind in the immediate area. To get the nuts and bolts out of the way: this is a straight up, beer-and-shot place. I think a vodka and Monster might be the most you can expect as far as drink creativity goes. But then again, if you came here for the most complex cocktail ever...you should know better. Really. The actual bar itself is small and easy to miss if you aren't looking. It's helpful to know that it is next to the Bel-Air Motel, which has an easily spotted sign from either direction of Plainfield Road/Route 30. The interior is nothing special either: bar, some small tables, bathrooms, pinball machine, etc. SMALL is the word; what is unusual is the collection of signs, knic-knacs, and posters that adorn the walls (think a mix of action figures and porno...yeah). But what really sets this place a head above the rest in Joliet, is Bobby and most of the rest of the regulars who frequent here. Bobby is...unique. If by that you mean: foul-mouthed, massively perverted, and frequently hilarious. Imagine Pee-Wee Herman mixed with a bit of John Waters with raunchiness to spare, in the body of a middle-aged guy in a sweatshirt and booty shorts (sometimes) and well, that sums him up. A character in the truest sense of the word. The rest of the bartenders who work the evenings (much more familiar with them than the early crew) are all great. The regulars are an oddball, grab-bag assortment of everything. It would not be unusual or out of place to see a burly biker on one end and an emo girl dressed like a fairy on a typical Saturday night. No joke. So if you feel like some cheap beer and playing a rousing guessing game of "What's Up My Butt?", using real x-rays of various things up people's butts (don't ask, don't tell...?)...well come on down. read more

So.....my BRAND NEW girlfriend just arrived in the mail. And I thought I would get a couple drinks before I blew her up, so I decided to stop by Bobby's Tap. I walk in, and guess who's picture I see displayed - proudly - behind the bar!?? My new girlfriend!! I knew this place was dope the second I walked in! 5 stars! read more

There use to be bare chests a plenty....if those were the days still Bobby's would get 5 stars.....Its not on the bad side of town....that would be the East side....hands down still of my fav pull no punches dive bars......! Stiff drinks, friendly service and a pervy owner/bartender....can't beat it.....well yeah you can...but its still a cool neighborhood joint..... read more

Bobby's Tap - Dive Bars Near Me - Joliet, Illinois

We come for Trivia on Tuesday nights and Karaoke on Thursday nights. Large dance floor is fun on the weekends and bag tournaments in the new beer garden on Sunday afternoons is always fun. read more

Best place in town for fine steak! The valet Bobby was kind and courteous. The maitre d Tom took great care of us. Scotty, probably the best sommelier in Joliet knew exactly what wines to pair with our meal.The wine list goes on and on. I didn't think fine dining existed in Jolie until I found Bobby's Tap! read more

I have a friend that likes this place, so I went in 2 or 3 times, only spending about 15 mins. there at a time. Just the time it took to slam a warm flat Bud light which was one of the higher end beers that they have there. I could not find one thing interesting about this place. No good beers, kind of dim and dirty. Really just nothing there that would make me want to hang-out or spend any money. I'm not hating on dive bars. I live in the west side, 4 blocks away not in Naperville. I like dive bars this one just really, REALLY SUCKS!!!! read more

A nice cozy bar. Bartender Tom is very nice and friendly. We just started going there and enjoy it. Bobby is a great guy and fun to chat with. Great drinks and good music. Stop in and say hi read more

Best drinks in town. Wackiest clientle you"ll ever see anywhere. New tv"s You will not be bored when you come in here. This place is not in a bad part of town!! Very small and loud. Beer and shots. They don't have martini glasses here so don't ask for one. read more

This is a small dumpy bar in a bad part of Joliet. Not much to say for this place except that their TVs are small and the beer flat. I like the building though as it just has a quanit dive bar appeal. read more

We went here a couple times. Diluted drinks, flat beer, old popcorn. What I really have a problem with is this: We went one time and they were offering places for Football draft picks or whatever, I'm not really sure what exactly it was. Anyway, it was $50 a square - and me and my girls weren't interested. When I told the bartender we weren't interested he harassed us a little bit. He could have just been joking - but when I was like "No thank you I said!" He responded to me "Well you need to get your eyebrows done anyway" ... Wtf? Haha I was so shocked, especially since I get my eyebrows done every two weeks on the dot. Who the heck did that guy think he was? When I told the story and described the bartender, my friend told me he was pretty sure it was the owner! How terrible! Like my eyebrows have anything to do with ANYTHING with your dumb football game. I didn't deserve that and we haven't been back since. My underage friends go here though, for obvious reasons... read more

Bobbys is Bobbys never know what is going to happen spent a lot of Harley time in there in the day, we have actually blocked off the street and drag raced Harleys right out front, lots of good memories in that place,plus Bobby does good bar stunts, just ask. read more