Friday&#x27;s South

A great local bar to start off St.paddy's day weekend! The chicken bacon ranch pizza was delicious,…read morethe drinks were ever flowing and the bartenders were fun and quick. The space included incredible, live, Irish musicians as well as seating outside. If you find yourself in Belleville, hit up this local bar for a casual night out.

I come to this bar at least weekly to play pool or just have a few beers I had to leave again…read moretonight because it was so unbearably hot.... 81 degrees and the bartender said there was nothing she could do. This isn't the first time this has happened and I guess I understand why the bar was dead tonight.

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Bike parking!

Schatze's

3.5(25 reviews)

1.7 mi

5/5 After being…read moreclosed for nearly five years, I was excited to see Schatzes reopen and it definitely did not disappoint! It's great to see a Belleville favorite back and serving delicious food again. The restaurant recently reopened after extensive renovations while bringing back many of the classic menu favorites. I ordered the Meat Lovers Pizza and the Schatze Wings, and both were excellent. The pizza was loaded with toppings--pepperoni, sausage, ham, and bacon with plenty of melted cheese and a perfectly crispy crust. Every bite was flavorful and fresh. The Schatze Wings were just as impressive. They were meaty, cooked perfectly, and coated in a delicious sauce that had the right amount of flavor without overpowering the chicken. They paired perfectly with the ranch. The atmosphere feels welcoming, and it's exciting to have this local staple back in the community. If you've been wondering whether it's worth checking out since the reopening, the answer is absolutely yes. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu! Highly recommend the Meat Lovers Pizza and Schatze Wings!

Have had their breakfast plate which was large and in charge, had the fried chicken, which was…read morebattered, over cooked and dry. Currently having a Schatze burger and I would say it's the best meal I have had by a mile. I will say the burger was prepared by someone different than the last two meals. Now the burger and fries hit the spot. I think I read that there is a new owner so there's that. Last one lasted a year or so. Keep up the delicious food offerings and I will keep eating it since I live less than a mile away. Pic included...

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Spike's Pub & Grub

3.9(51 reviews)

2.6 mi

This is one of my preferred restaurants to go to in the area! If you are looking for a casual place…read moreto enjoy some good food, this is your place! I consistently get their fish platter and it is consistently good! The batter the cod pieces are breaded in is seasoned well and adds the best flavor. Another favorite of mine are the fish or shrimp tacos! This visit we tried the onion petals, they were good but I will always recommend their mushrooms as an appetizer choice! Their prices are fair in regards to quality and quantity!

Cuban with fries was awesome! Highly recommend it. Chicken wings are good too. Never had a bad meal…read morethere.

Double Smash Burger

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Nice and stiff.. that's what she said...

Foley's Tavern

3.7(6 reviews)

5.2 mi

I wanted to try but I prefer a tavern/pub that provides an ample tap selection. They have ZERO taps…read morefor draft beer. I'm sure it is a fine establishment but not what I am looking for.

Amazing hometown bar! Saigh is very attentive and has a way of thinking ahead of what you need…read more Everyone is nice and welcoming!

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Sunday fun day

Paulie's Pub

5.0(1 review)

0.3 mi

Phenomenal place for a pint…read more I have to add 85 characters so service was also great.

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Great place.

Office Lounge

4.3(4 reviews)

0.5 mi

Expect an "anything goes" atmosphere, for a, so-called, neighbor "dive" bar. I go there, maybe 3-4…read moretimes per week. Kelly, Nyla and Vicki are personable, sometimes crude, but ALWAYS, with a smile! Jamie, ya got yerself in my a "Weiner"...

Adam's that guy, best bartender around. Music is always fun! Drinks are always on pointread more

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Cutter's Bar and Grill

2.9(53 reviews)

1.3 mi

Good food and a laid-back bar atmosphere!!!!!!…read more Cutter's Bar and Grill delivers a solid dining experience with tasty, well-prepared food. The menu offers a good variety, and the dishes we tried were flavorful and filling without feeling heavy. Everything came out hot and fresh. The atmosphere is relaxed and casual, making it a comfortable spot to grab a meal or enjoy a drink with friends. Service was friendly and attentive, even when the place was busy. Overall, Cutter's Bar and Grill is a dependable choice for good food and a chill vibe. With a little more consistency during peak hours, it could easily reach five stars.

Local place with separate bar and food operations. We come here for the pub like pizza. Very close…read moreto Chicago Style and basically just very good. Service is as expected. Never any issues

Menu offered

2026 - Cutter's - Weekly Specials

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2026 - Cutter's - Menu

H's Bar

4.5(2 reviews)

4.9 mi

Dive ?! Most definately!! I am only sad that I didn't stumble into this spot sooner. 2 years at the…read morehospital and I just now searched & found. Will become a regular spot for a cold beer or 2

Seems to be a great little (hidden!) dive bar. Barmaid was friendly and fixed me an out of the…read moreordinary cocktail. Will probably stop in again when we're in the neighborhood.

Vanilla vodka and apple cider

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Big Daddy's 618

2.8(19 reviews)

0.5 mi

Laidback and drinks are nicely priced. I recommend this place to anyone whose looking for a good…read moretime!

Cheap drinks. This place needs a rebranding and rejuvenation. It used to be a good spot, but the…read moreservice sucks and the atmosphere now sucks. Bathrooms there are terrible, I'd rather use the alley. Sucks because this is a great location

Bloody Mary sample

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Hut Sports Bar & Grill

3.8(13 reviews)

7.7 mi

The bartender was awful! She was inappropriate and unreasonable! She was more into her phone! Worst…read moreexperience I've had here! When Jess and Bianc everything is top notch! She is a nightmare! I will not show up when she works!! Please get rid of her!

A great spot for cheap food and drinks. Music is always playing and it's really good stuff !!!…read moreService okay. I prefer a bit more friendly bartenders but the whole place makes up for it

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Awesome burger and cold beer

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Stagger Inn

4.0

(66 reviews)

How did Stagger Inn fly under my radar for all these years and I do mean years. Stagger Inn opened…read morein 1974, the year I graduated from high school and I am now just discovering them. If it were not for the Illinois 66 Passport, I still may be oblivious. The Illinois Passport is promoting 66 businesses on the first 301 miles of the original historical Route 66. The businesses start in Chicago and come all the way down the state to Collinsville. After visiting the business, you get a stamp in your passport just like your travel passport. Stagger Inn is definitely a historical neighborhood dive bar. It's 52 years old and still going strong. It has an old wooden bar, two rooms for dining and drinking and you can see into the kitchen from a large window. The staff was friendly and provided great service. I sat at the bar and ended up chatting with all the servers as they picked up drinks for their tables. When reading the menu, I was impressed that they hand-cut their fries and hand batter the onion rings. I am definitely going back for the onion rings. This visit I did the fries as a side and they were crispy and still had the skins on the potatoes. When they placed my plate in front of me, they informed me they do not season the fries. The bartender recommended that I salt them while they were hot. Preferring pepper, I gave mine a shake of black pepper. I liked that they didn't salt the fries, since I'm trying to reduce my sodium intake. My Stagger Burger was incredibly delicious. I added, Pepper Jack Cheese and Jalapeños. They were generous with the jalapeños and left the seeds in, so the burger had a little burn to it. For me, this burger was top-notch. Stagger Inn, thanks for the stamp in my Route 66 Passport. I'll be back for Chicken Wings and Onion Rings. See you, soon.

What a fun place to meet up with friends! It's a typical bar in so many ways, and yet it has a full…read more(and somewhat fancy) menu. Getting there and parking: My family, including a pre-teen, met up at Stagger in to visit with a couple of our friends. Parking was a small challenge. There is a large public lot on the same block, but it was full when I got there around 6:20pm on a Wednesday. There is minimal street parking. Luckily, I found a spot after a couple of times around the block. Walking in, you can see right away that it really is a no-frills tavern. There's not even traditional table service, though it's not exactly counter service, either. You sit down, decide what you want from the menu, walk up to the kitchen counter to place your order, and give the ticket the kitchen gives you to your server. However, the menu was much nicer than what I expected, with very fair prices! Appetizers ranged in variety from French fries and wings to fried pickles and spinach artichoke toasted ravioli, with prices ranging from around $4 to $8. Entrees included a variety of sandwiches, salads, and burgers from $4 to $8.50 or so. They even had vegetarian and pescatarian options, including a blackened tuna sandwich and a black beans burger! All three of us, including a picky pescatarian adolescent, found food we enjoyed! Beyond the food, the service staff was friendly and the bar service was adequate. In all, it was a really great place e together up with friends AND bring a kid--at 6:30 on a weeknight, at least! I would very much recommend this place to a group looking for a casual environment with good food at good prices! Atmosphere: Food selection & taste: Service: Price: I'm not sure if would be fair to give 4 starts based on the above, though, because I wasn't to rate it for what it is, not for what something else is. Overall, I give it a 4.5! Vegetarian friendly: yes (lacto-ovo)

TR's Place

3.5

(11 reviews)

Don't let the fact that this had been a bar forever deter you from going here for food. Menu has a…read moreplethora of options and best tasting bar menu type food around. They usually are running with one or two servers and their feet don't stop moving.

A lot of trucks and this place can get BUSY..testicle festival was yesterday and it was so packed…read more I enjoy the place more when the garage doors are open...good place for a beer.Tell pokey I said "hi". 1/2/23..

Mikes Place

4.3

(15 reviews)

•$$$

If you know you know about this Summerfield landmark. Now Ruth has since retired and the place is…read moreunder new ownership and employees but the food has not changed. My only issue is the occasional pizza that is a tad undercooked.. I like my mozzarella with a little color and not just melted. The place is a little bit of a drive for me since I live in Belleville but I seem to not have a problem getting out here 3 to 4 times a year. ... pics included

It's not much to look at and you might be tempted to drive on by but stop in! This is a complete…read morelocal bar that serves some of the best pizzas ever. Very small inside, a local bar with about 6 tables. The service was great and quick. Orders piled in quickly and were out quickly given only one person cooking. Ordered a 9" sausage pizza and it was loaded. Loaded with sausage and cheese! There's a reason they say the best pizza around. I couldn't even finish it, so the rest went back with me to the hotel for a late night snack. If you can get by the look's outside and muster the courage to go in and order...You wont regret it. If pizza is not your thing they do have normal bar food and drinks that I hear are great as well. The pizza and a beer cost just over $10. I'll be back hopefully soon to enjoy this pizza again. Love the local stuff!! Good food...good mood!

The Cabin At Judy Creek

4.5

(109 reviews)

I had to check this bar out since I was in the area and this seems to be one of the more popular…read moreplaces in a small town. It was Sunday and I could tell you that this place was packed! The beer here is pretty cheap, if you're paying by card there is a $10 minimum. I didn't have any of the food but the menu I saw online looked really appetizing. Staff here was pretty young but the crowd here was more middle-aged than anything. It's in a pretty busy intersection too. They have Gaming Machines too. They have an outdoor area but it was too cold to be over there. In the far back room they have basically a Four Seasons room but they have a heater so it doesn't get too cold over there and boy does it feel like it could get to 90° over there like you're in a senior center or Florida! Overall I was pretty satisfied with a visit here though it was pretty short .

We stopped at The Cabin for happy hour Friday night for a few drinks; what a great place to sit…read moreback and unwind! They had music out on the back patio and lots of open tables for those that wanted to grab dinner or drinks inside. We had a few drinks and tried their bacon fat popcorn...WOW! If you haven't had it, you def need to order it asap!!! Stop by you won't be disappointed!!! The staff are super friendly and it's just a really great place to unwind!

Lyle's Tavern

4.2

(11 reviews)

A sadly... it's just ANOTHER (increasingly familiar) SYSCO Food Service restaurant! If you want…read morethis EXACT SAME FOOD...go to ANY TAVERN/RESTAURANT in a 800 mile radius!!! Because they buy the SAME CRAP off the SAME TRUCK! What happened to "Local Farmer Support" and making things "From Scratch"?!? Laziness gets you a place next to 150,000 other kitchens!!

Great local dive! Weekly specials, average bar style food, good prices. Nice size patio and plenty…read moreof space.

The Corner Chill & Grill

4.4

(50 reviews)

I took my son here for dinner and it was very good! I had the chicken tacos and he had the bacon…read moreburger. It is a pub so there is also a full bar. The service was great as well. Don't sleep on this place it is an unassuming corner pub with a great vibe.

My twin and I dined here on an early Saturday afternoon. Nice bar/ restaurant atmosphere. Many…read morepatrons noted at the bar. We sat in the front dining area. She chose the chili cheese dog and I selected the cod fish sandwich. Her cheese dog came out fully loaded with cheese, onions, and beans on top of her hotdog!! She said is was delicious!! My cod fish had a dark brown coating that crunched with each bite. We both had the tater tots, which were served piping hot and crunchy! Service was a little slow but cordial. A nice quieter place to enjoy a Saturday afternoon lunch. A definite return is in the works!!

Copper Fire Bar & Eatery

3.3

(196 reviews)

Garbage food. Overpriced. Rude management. This is the place you go for a terrible service, and…read moreoverpriced drinks. There are literally five other bars that are better, have better food and service, that are easier on the wallet. Update: Instead of listening to what I said. The owner Renee, talks down to people. See her response below. Absolutely gross. This is why you shouldn't go here.

Come to Copper fire for brunch! I bet you had no clue they did offer that. Most know it for dinner…read moreand live music.( unless you're local you wouldn't know) They have many events throughout the year. They are also doing mimosas flights for a seasonal treat. ( we did not partake today) maybe sometime soon! My friend had their avocado toast which looked amazing. ( I personally do not eat avocado) her boyfriend had the breakfast pizza which is personal pan size. I on the other hand went big or go home. I had the breakfast poutine. Which did not disappoint! Their homemade sausage gravy was to die for!! It's loaded with potatoes and fried cheese curds. I added eg for $2 additional. Talk about food coma! We just drank coffee and water. The ladies taking and brining out our orders were very kind. I don't think they were prepared for the crowd after the gingerbread run. It wasn't too bad. They did kindly inform us if we did want the mimosa flight it may take a bit to come out. Copper fire you outdid it this time on the food!!

Fairview Inn

4.5

(13 reviews)

This tavern may be considered a "Dive Bar" with bar food...they couldn't be MORE UNEDUCATED!…read moreThis is a cozy tavern with pool tables and a darts. But what lurks behind the initial impression, is probably the the BEST "Seasoned Flat Top Grill" in a 50 mile radius! Now...if you know what this translates to, then you'll understand why THEY HAVE THE BEST BURGERS around!!!! They are simply UNBELIEVABLY DELICIOUS. With a side table where you can load it with condiments AND as many onions & pickles as you wan, on your juicy, crispy edged patty. Then they ALSO have a plethora of other items(if you're a vegetarian...or Communist) to choose from!!

Love the burgers and fries. Tried the fried mushrooms today. Yummy too! Great old school brand…read moregrill!

Old Towne Tavern

5.0

(5 reviews)

Old Towne is so quaint and simple; it's is everything you would hope for in a local neighborhood…read morebar. The workers are friendly and the beers are always sliding.

Dive bar with decent pizzas. Full premium and cheap liquor selection, jukebox lots of tv's and pool…read moretable, nice patio in back. Service varies with the bartender, but always good pours. Can be a variety of characters depending on the night, but I've never had a bad time here.

Tavern On Main

3.9

(212 reviews)