Had cheap drinks at this bar in Elgin. It seems like a good place to watch games. The Dive Bar…read morecertainly has an appropriate name. Actually it's better than it sounds because it's clean. There's fun things including a pool table. Even with the name of it we still think it's a pretty cool bar. It's one of the few not fancy looking places in this part of the city. There's a few parts of it with their own atmosphere and gatherings. Basically it has a couple entrances. One is where they have the pool table. It's about $5 to get a basic cocktail. We got something with whiskey. Main bar area is in the middle. The other entrance goes to another seating area full of tables. Here is where to go if not sitting at the bar. They sometimes have events such as live music. Good bar that's better than many think it would be. It's located on Highland at Grove. They're open late including both weekdays and weekends.

Great local bar, fantastic pricing. As of NYE 2025 they're been open three days. Locally owned…read more Cash only for now

Our curiosity got the best of us. My older sister and I have driven by this restaurant on a number…read moreof occasions, and curiosity finally won out. Kenny was our server and being that neither of us had eaten there, he was very helpful in making suggestions as to what was good and what he enjoys. The food was delicious and the portions were just right. Strongly recommend you let your curiosity get the best of you and go in for a bite.

This place has great food. Has an excellent fish fry. The shrimp is the best around. Plenty of…read moredining areas, including outside dining. I highly recommend this place.

I don't usually make bad reviews, but here it goes: Prime…read moreRib Saturday Special, arrived at the start 5:00pm. Ashley our server not very attentive at all. Not asking us for refills, forgetting our salads, got Caesar dressing instead of creamy garlic. She brought the salads during dinner and that was the last we saw of her until the check. Now quality of the food: my wife and I ordered the same size steak, mine was definitely not a 12 oz. ( not that I was jealous). Ordered it medium, both were rare. The loaded baked potato's were kind of under baked. Instead of soft, very chunky and slightly warm. We ordered the sautéed Brussel sprouts which seemed a bit under cooked and possibly boiled for the additional amount charged. Been here a couple of times for the special but this time it was a big disappointment and will think next time in taking this special.

Pub 72 is a dive-style bar that knows exactly what it does well -- and leans into it. The…read moreatmosphere is lively and unpretentious, with great service that keeps the experience easy and enjoyable from start to finish. The wings are the headline here -- arguably the best in the county. They're fresh, massive, and packed with flavor, the kind that make you rethink what a bar wing should be. For those who appreciate a good dive with standout food, Pub 72 is a gem

Tuna melt with bacon is fantastic! Love the vegetable soup because it doesn't have barley.read more

If you love a good greasy diner breakfast this is the place to be! Drinks are reasonably priced too…read moreand the service is always friendly. They serve breakfast all day so even though it's a bar the food is on point.

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!

One of East Dundee's favorite Irish bars!! A fully stacked bar. Bartenders waiting to fill your…read moredrink. They have daily specials, check their FB page for each day. This is a local pub giving all your local pub vibes!!

Carol's Corner is a true local dive with a loyal, working-class charm. It really is the kind of…read moreplace that feels especially at home for the night shift crowd winding down. The atmosphere is unpretentious and familiar, built more on regulars than reinvention. Service is consistently good, and the food is surprisingly strong for a spot of its kind. It's a dependable three-star destination that delivers comfort, familiarity, and a better meal than you might expect.

From a historic point of view we are fascinated with the place…read more Ok to stop early for a cold beer and be back out. Been there 4 times. A little on the rough side!

It has Taverna personality with great selection of Alcohol, Charm and great looking ladies all…read morearound. Try it out

East Dundee's favorite little "dive" bar. Located in the heart of Downtown East Dundee. Located on…read morethe corner of River street and Railroad Street. A couple stairs down and you are in a "Cheers" style bar/atmosphere. Come as you are, no one is stressing about your hair or outfit!! A fully stocked bar, and fun bartenders waiting to serve you! They have bags or chips and frozen pizza they can cook up in a flash for those late night cravings.

Calendo's is another dive bar in East Dundee. It doesn't have much more than drinks but that's all…read moreyou need to get here. Longtime favorite with a lot of history that's fun to look up. Cheap and super strong drinks that will get you buzzing fast. They get a few regulars mostly but there's usually enough room for a few outsiders. Has a mix of Irish and Italian themes going on inside. It has St. Patrick's Day stuff up all year almost, with a big Irish selection such as Guinness and Jameson. They however have an Italian name. It's about $5 a pint for most beers. There's not much you can even call food. It has some pretty limited choices. They only have potato chips and pretzels. It's about $1 each. The service has been pretty fast even if it hasn't always been friendly. Almost like a basement. It actually has steps you go down from street level. This gives it even more of a dive bar feel because it feels like you're going into hiding or something.

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.

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.

It is so important to support local businesses and this is one of them!…read more I went here based on other Google and Nextdoor reviews (the yelp reviews did not do this place any justice) on the way home from Galena and this place did not disappoint! This is a no frills local pub but the two bartenders were friendly and the food and cocktails were great! I am not sure where they get their pink lemonade from but it is delicious (of course the Absolute citron made it taste better). The taco special on Sunday for $1.50 each was very good with a choice of ground beef, chicken or steak. The sour cream and rice or beans are a little extra. The BLT 1/3 burger with bacon, lettuce and tomato with added cheddar was fresh, delicious, and fantastic! The fries that cost extra very good too and freshly made. I will definitely be back next time I'm in the area!

Went on Friday and it was like we were up in Wisconsin . Down to earth and super nice vibe. Music…read morewas all 80's and cranked up . Pizza looked good but went for fish fry and it was good. Waitress was super nice .