Local neighborhood bar. Needs updating. They had an outdoor pig roast. Very good. The band called…read moreThe Bucks was awesome.

A rare and small rural looking bar in the Chicago crowded in congestants to suburbs this place is…read morehidden along the freeway and somehow has survived Redevelopment and construction this is a nice bar to hang around and looks like something one would associate with a Wisconsin bar I don't believe they serve bear here and they have a very big chair in the front a nice unique and interesting Dive Bar in the heart of Countryside in freeway Central you're not going to get a wide variety of beer though to drink

I've been coming to this place for over 10 years and it never disappoints. More so during the…read moresummer months they have food trucks at least on Friday Saturday, however, this February they had cousins lobster truck great place to have some food that you either order in or get it from the truck. Bonus that there is a wide variety of beer to choose from. I highly recommend giving this place a try.

Imperial Oak is such a fun summertime brewery! Not only do they have a great beer selection but…read morethey also have a small bar selection for mixed drinks. Inside they have tables and bar seating as well as pinball machines. Outside they have a KILLER patio with picnic tables, string lights and umbrellas for shared. They often have food trucks during busy parts of the day but next door is also a woodfire pizza and grill food spot. Service is fast as staff hustles while still being personable. Love this spot when in the area! Tip: If you have not been to their Oktoberfest, mark it down on your calendar! It is one of the best in the area!

Good beer, good vibes! I like this place for a nice meal…read moreand Guinness. We had the fish and chips which is cooked perfectly plus I asked for the side of curry gravy - sooo good as fries dip. The place is not big, so it gets packed easily. We usually go here before 5pm and were able to snag couple chairs in the bar. Parking is a challenge, too on a busy hour or day.

Rafferty's was truly an unforgettable experience. I haven't seen this much unearned superiority…read moresince a guy named Connor explained whiskey to me like his family personally invented Ireland. The atmosphere was very "we're better than you," which is ambitious considering half the room looked genetically connected to famine survivors and dock workers. The confidence level in that building deserves scientific study. I walked in expecting casual dining and somehow ended up in what felt like an audition for "Medieval Lords of the Suburbs." The staff acted like they were protecting ancient bloodlines instead of refilling ranch dressing. At one point I honestly wanted to ask: "Sir, are you judging me... while wearing a polo shirt with barbecue sauce on it?" The energy was aggressively holier-than-thou for a place where the main cultural contribution is fried appetizers and vodka seltzer. To be fair, the food was fine. But the side of racial superiority was a little harassing for my ego. Beautiful naturally redheaded bartenders girls though ‍

I've visited numerous times and always have a great experience. The bartenders, Dana in particular,…read moreare beyond amazing. She is what every regular wants in a bartender; friendly, engaging, attentive. The food specials make it affordable, the happy hour is fantastic. I used to be a regular at the bar next door; but Uncle John's is significantly better vibes and price.

They have great specials, and their staff is very friendly. Great local spot. Food is very good…read more. will definitely be back. Space could use a refresh, but it's a relaxed environment.

Great place. Nice staff. Been there many times and we don't live anywhere near there. But it is…read moreworth the trip

Really cool place on a really charming street in downtown Hinsdale. We really enjoyed our evening…read moreout at Fuller last night. I think the service was also good. Our waitress checked on us numerous times and kept things going. The food is where I have to say, this place was OK. There are a lot of vegetarian options, so that is a great start for me and my crew. Pizza, black bean burgers, etc. I think the nachos were pretty decent. One main ingredient I'd say they were missing was beans, guac, or even salsa. I guess we could have asked for some, but we didn't. Then we had a hummus platter, which came with a bunch of dipping veggies and some pita bread. Nicely presented, and the hummus was fine. The margarita pizza was decent as well. Crispy and all. And finally, the black bean burger, which we substituted in for the El Diablo burger. It was fine. We didn't leave any room for dessert as all of the above was already a LOT. Again, overall fun times.

ALES IN COMPARISON…read more The bar formerly known as Brixie's is still a solid place to enjoy a beer. I can't recall exactly how many times I'd given the previous tenant my business over the years, though it has to have been in the dozens. I loved their vibe which could be described as relaxed at best (and dingy at worst), and though the kitchen was no great shakes I appreciated specials on their burgers and pints. Fast forward to 2022, and this place is now exclusively a brewery under the name Imperial Oak. They've also got a location on Archer Ave that I've been to several times. Funny enough, both have 2+ pinball tables and tiny parking lots, however this location on Ogden Ave is much more accessible than the Imperial Oak in Willow Springs. Speaking of pins, their two machines (Simpsons Pinball Party & a retooled Medieval Madness) are $1/game and play beautifully. They've got shuffleboard and some events throughout the month like weekly bingo & trivia. They don't have a kitchen, but sometimes a foodtruck comes in and you can always B.Y.O.F. Bartenders are easygoing; if you aren't feeling an IPA or barrel stout they also have hard seltzers as well as a full bar. The crowd is predominantly locals and after-work peeps. If you can't find a space in their lot, try the angled spots at the Sherwin-Williams next door (just be discreet). * TL;DR * A couple brews, a couple score-based replays on pinball, life is A-OK. Back when this place was Brixie's, it was much quieter and business seemed slow, but I liked it. These days, it's usually bustling with activity whenever I stop by, and that's great news for Imperial Oak. Beer is reasonably priced (Buzz Lite is a delightful honeyweiss for $6/pint) and the taps are varied. I'm switching jobs in the next few weeks, so the odds of me coming through here again are slim but I'll always keep them in mind should I find myself in the Brookfield area. I'd recommend Imperial Oak, for sure.

I stopped in due to Cousin's Lobster food truck. Which was amazing. The venue is a nice size,…read morepatio, and roll-up window availability. The service was good, fast, and the bartenders were friendly and personable. You can see regulars come in whom they knew personally. A family friendly birthday party was being held that day because I was shocked to see kids. Lol. Lots of beer options. I would return. I hope the music is nice in this place as then it would be my new local spot.

Had a really great time here for the Bears playoff game! First timer, and I'll admit I was a little…read moreskeptical of the wing/pizza deal because I've had bad experiences with bar all-you-can eat type deals in the past, but they were unfounded! The bar had everything come in waves so everything was fresh and hot and not just sitting in a hotel pan over some sterno. Food was delicious!! Split the pot, raffle prizes, great beer (maybe brew more than 3 beers that aren't IPAs? That's just one mans opinion) every seat in the house was taken, but it wasn't overcrowded at all somehow, props to the layout. Never had to wait for the bathroom or at the bar to get a drink, really solid operation. We sat in the bar area, but they have a really cool living room vibe kinda area in a room off of the bar area (fireplace, 60s/70s furniture) that I could definitely see coming back to for a date night or post-dinner drink. Great spot, will be back!

Checked out this chill LaGrange Park brewery. Hop District is one of the few interesting places to…read morego to in this overlooked suburb. They always have a crowd and that's expected because there's not many other great places besides this. A lot of beers to choose from. There's a pretty great variety and they always rotate. Beers are the main thing of course. It's got a pretty surprising amount to choose from. There's a lot of these on tap. More in cans. Pretty great variety. A lot are IPAs but there's a few others. It's about $8 a pint. Kind of a lot but they make smaller batches of these. Best one we had of these was the Hazy In The Name Of. This is a New England Hazy IPA, a classic style. Made with citrone and nectaron hops. There's notes of citrus, lime, passionfruit, and peach. Has a few things to munch on. It's about $7 for the Knotty Pretzels. Comes in a big bag. These are a great combination and big enough for sharing. For sure there's lots of great beers. It's actually open daily which is especially rare for a brewery to be honest. They sometimes have food trucks.

Bartender Lana is the best . She's the only reason I go there. I like the conversation with her she…read moreis on the ball.

This is a fun, relaxed neighborhood bar. I don't live in the neighborhood, I live in the next…read moresuburb over, but everyone was welcoming and a lot of fun and the tacos! The tacos they have here are the best ones I've had anywhere in the area, including Mexican restaurants, restaurants.

Great value and extensive selection of a wide variety of menu items. Good service and friendly folk.read more

Nice neighborhood bar everybody knows each other Good drinks and a good place to make new friends…read moreThe phone rings and the bartender says "who's not here?" Park in the back :)

Have I really not already reviewed Miskatonic?!? Shame on me! Miskatonic is amazing. Their beers…read moreare seriously good, from great fresh beers like IPAs to some of the best barrel aged stouts like their Dungeon Master series. But let's talk about the vibe of the place as a whole. Have you heard of HP Lovecraft? The Old Ones? Or D&D? This place embraces that shit and so much more. If you're a nerd like me, if you like beer like me, and if you love the weird lie me, this lace is for us. Let me know if you're coming and I'll buy you a beer if I'm there too. Their beers are excellent, with lots of great options, from lighter beers to IPAs to serious aged stouts. The food has gotten very impressive in recent years, both internally and with food trucks or popups. And don't even start with me on their live music! Amazing! Every time I'm within a stones throw of here, you'll find me here having a pint. Come say hi.

Easy to find location. Great outdoor seating options. Decent not amazing beer for the most part but…read moregood. It's hard to impress me. lol I love the logo and the name. I appreciate them hosting vegan markets sometimes. That's extra awesome. The service is quick and helpful. They are good with suggestions. I like the atmosphere. It's a comfortable bar and I like the proximity to the brew house.