We always call it "Barnacle Barney's" because it's tucked just off the bike trail along the Fox…read moreRiver -- the perfect little escape stop! Bandito Barney's Beach Club This casual retreat-style bar and restaurant has everything you want when you need to forget reality for a few hours. The food is great, reasonably priced, and the atmosphere is fun and relaxing. We had the broasted chicken with a couple of beers, and everything was excellent. The service and staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. We'll definitely be returning every time we're in the Chicago area!

Bandito's is a well known bar in the heart of Dundee. They have their signature drinks along with…read moretheir signature cups (which you can take home, ONLY if they are empty. They have numerous bars throughout the establishment. Lots of items on the menu to choose from, the Mozz sticks being my favorite. They are homemade and give that Mozz cheese pull you get from other restaurants. Their fireplace in the lower level is running daily when the weather is cold. When the warmer weather hits, this is a go to for live bands, great drinks an excellent vibes!!

Used to be haunted, now that the ghosts are banished it's a 4'fer rather than fiver. Ask for…read moreSkeet's Treat & thank me later (have 20 cash ready)

This is a small bar that has a better outside patio and is in the isolated art that is hard to…read morefind. This seems like a biker bar and has a very world look as it is right in the middle of woods and isolated property and many people may think driving through up to this bar that this is someone's home. The bar was about your typical small dive biker bar that has been around for apparently a very long time

Checked out this local hangout in Gilberts. Drift Inn happens to be one of several bars around…read morehere. It may look like a crappy dive bar from the outside. Good thing to know it's also like that inside. The main thing is the cheap booze, along with the occasional live music. Basic looking locally owned bar. It's almost like pulling into someone's driveway, with the gravel parking lot and the garage behind it. The bar doesn't look like it has much room inside, but it's bigger than it looks. A lot of basic beers mostly in bottles and cans. Of course there's a few craft beers like Goose Island. It's about $6 for a basic cocktail. Whiskey with whatever. As far as food, nothing really to be honest. It's got $1 bags of nuts. Also you can even buy cigarettes. There's also candy, gum, and that kind of stuff. Has a pretty chill atmosphere. It's mostly just a few locals in here. The place gets more fun on weekends.

Perfect dive bar for an autumn night! Drinks are very cheap and the bar is casual and relaxed…read more There is a jukebox and snacks for sale but no beer on tap...only Jaeger the crowd is mostly male and the place is pretty run down. If you stay long enough though some locals may just bring in their pups! Nothing better than dogs in a bar in my opinion!

Dutch Inn West is a true dive bar in the best, most unpretentious sense of the word. It leans into…read moreits no-frills charm, offering a laid-back atmosphere where the focus is less on polish and more on simply enjoying the moment. The experience is straightforward but dependable -- a place to grab a drink, relax, and settle into the kind of environment that hasn't tried to change with the times. It's a solid three-star spot that delivers exactly what you expect from a neighborhood dive. If you want to run into friends that you haven't seen since high school; this is your place.

This is another establishment in the Elgin area that has been around for years and years and years…read more I have a nice outside patio. There's plenty of parking. It's in a more quiet area. Fish fry on Friday.

Great local bar! Friendly employees, owner! Do a great Bears Sunday presentation! Great locals,…read moremany slots!

A subpar dive bar. (Didn't think a dive bar could get lower?) No menu. No tab. Waitress just comes…read moreand tells you what you owe. Two pieces of fried fish and coleslaw on a Friday night with only a tonic and lime (no alcohol) $19. Men's restroom was dirty. No lock on the door. Maybe we shouldn't be surprised when the place has a similar name and font type as a popular gun cleaning solvent. Definitely won't be back. Don't waste your money. This gets one star as Yelp doesn't offer zero stars.

1st time visit. Karaoke was great. Drinks were cheap.... Could use appetizer menu. Servi4 was…read moregood.... It gets a Lil hectic after 10. I'm definitely coming back for another shot.

First time here!!! Love this bar! Love the vibes, the music the people and THE PRICES! Bartends on…read moreSaturday night are super friendly vibe with the crowd, will be coming back.

I love a good dive bar but Eaton's has probably been the weirdest dive bar I have ever been to…read more After getting carded, the bartender made it very clear that they only accept cash, how old school! But I didn't care, cash is all I had. I have been to some seedy bars but Eaton's was straight up scary! I was afraid to touch anything in fear I may leave with a disease. Décor: The set up was super simple, mainly made up of a colossal bar that took up most of the place. There were some booths and couple of tables along the walls, but that was about it. The walls are made up of wood paneling and exposed brick, while the ceiling was made up of some antique moldings. There are only 2 restrooms, 1 men's and 1 women's, that don't have paper towels. They have that revolving towel in the machine that just rotates the same sheet over and over, nastiness. There is a pool table stuffed in one of the corners of the bar along with a couple of slot machine-like arcade games, very fitting for the casino town. The Crowd: Like any dive bar it doesn't exactly attract many posh patrons which is why I like them! If I wanted to hang out with preppy brosef's I would go to a club. Service: A-ok, not too welcoming when you first enter but after they card you & order a couple of drinks they seem to warm up a little. Liquid Courage On Tap: Bud, Bud Lite, PBR Originally I was going to order something in a can or a bottle, just to protect myself from any herpe that may be floating around waiting to infect me, but when Berto noticed they had mason jars we were drawn in. 24oz Baller mason jar of Bud for $4.50? I'll take my chances against the herpe! I think it's safe, I'm pretty sure alcohol sanitizes anyway. Right? Eats: I'm not gonna lie, I could have munched on some bar food but the looks of this fine establishment terrified me. I'm sure if you even ordered food they would have a hard time starting up the grill because it didn't seem like the sorta place you have dinner and a few drinks. They have a corn dog machine that looked like it hadn't been turned on in years. Eaton's offers a variety of bagged chips and nuts. There are also 2 liquor store like fridges filled with pop. I have to mention the pickled mystery items in the life-size cloudy jar on the bar. It was very Moe's Tavern. Sounds: Other than the drunken banter of the regulars it was karaoke night. I am always up for karaoke! I did notice the line was fairly large but I put in my request anyway. I have to give props to the KJ, he didn't waste time with filler, he got everyone up n' out and before I knew it it was my turn! Parking: It's downtown Elgin, so all street parking. Overall: Eaton's, you really freaked me out at first glance but after getting to know you I think we may have something here. I will keep a mental note to always bring cash and to eat before my outing in tackling another mason jar!

This is a dive bar with no pretense what so ever…read more This is your classic rectangle bar designed for efficiency. The bar tender can spy everyone at a glance and so can you! The building façade is probably intimidating for the squeamish. Eaton's has no problem with that, nor do I. Cheers!

Met up with some friends and heard live music coming from the outdoor patio, so we decided to stop…read morein. Janelliez was our server, and she was attentive, friendly, and provided good service during our visit. The outdoor patio is a great place to enjoy a meal, and the live music from the next door Foxy's Hideaway added to the atmosphere. The tempura shrimp were plump, crispy, and full of flavor. Unfortunately, the cheese curds were disappointing, because they were hard and overly salty. One thing to keep in mind is that seating was very limited on a Sunday around midday. Overall, it was a pleasant experience with great service and a nice outdoor atmosphere.

No greeting as you walk in, so we just sat down. You are given a menu. It's a dive bar, so I didn't…read moredare ask for anything special. Bloody mary was really good and when I mentioned that, zero reaction. Alridy then. I will keep my compliments to myself. I seriously regret tipping $20 bucks. UGH She did ask if the food was good though, once. We had the flatbread the night before at Foxy's and whoever brought it by was really sweet, so we assumed the following day we would get the same service. Heck no. Anyway, will say the food was good. But due to the ambiance and service, will not be returning. I mean I could just go get the same food somewhere else, with better service and actual good cocktails.