Kenny&#x27;s Irish Pub

The drinks are great! They have great specials everyday…read more Ricardo is the best thing about the whole place! He is so sweet and attentive

Last Tuesday I visited this location with my aunt and uncle. This is a place I frequent and…read moregenuinely enjoy. I travel all the way from Blue Island, Illinois because I appreciate the atmosphere, camaraderie, and overall ambiance here--it's by far my favorite location. Unfortunately, during this visit, the experience fell short. The bartender, Ariel, did not make us feel welcome. My uncle was overlooked when trying to order a drink, and my aunt was hungry but unable to get assistance. After waiting and feeling ignored, we decided to leave and go to another bar. That said, I've noticed the level of service here can be inconsistent depending on the day or staff. Some visits have been great, while others haven't met the same standard, which is disappointing given how much I enjoy this place. I truly want to continue supporting this location, but consistency in service would make a big difference. For now, I may limit my visits to Wednesdays, as those experiences have consistently been positive.

Bloody Mary and chips

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Davern's Tavern & Lounge

4.3(48 reviews)

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Way to over rated the bar tenders are very rude, will walk past you, personally don't like it for…read morethe service Jesus one of the bar tenders is very hostile and can't take jokes so be careful if you're ever there. Very disappointed in a local bar.

A dive bar that's clean while being dingy. Davern's is among a few of these in Justice. In fact…read morethere's another one across the street. Cheap drinks and food. There's also a few slots so you can get your game on. Good times for not a lot at all. It has the typical beers on tap like the cheap shit and has all the favorite liquors. The prices are good and the pours are strong. It's $5 for a Jameson. There's some tavern food too. I got us a pretzel to share while watching a game. It's $4 for a pretty big one. The rest of the food menu includes things like hot dogs and such. Also you can legally gamble. It has a few slots. There was someone on the one machine the entire time.

Bucket of beer

Menu March 2025

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Menu March 2025

Buck's Pit Stop

4.0(98 reviews)

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Buck's Pit Stop is a casual, NASCAR-themed American restaurant in Hodgkins, Illinois, known for its…read morehome-style cooking, comfort food, and racing memorabilia. The establishment is decorated with racing memorabilia, including items from local tracks like Santa Fe Speedway, and provides a welcoming, family-style atmosphere with free Wi-Fi and plenty of parking. Comfort food, including burgers, sandwiches, fried chicken, and ribs, fried bologna sandwiches with daily specials and homemade soups. Specials: All-you-can-eat fish fry on Fridays. Drinks: Full bar with beer, wine, and cocktails. Events: Banquet room for private parties, meetings, and events for up to 75 people. Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, free off-street parking, and TVs for sports. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Come check it out. They have the BEST put crew around. Always fun and comforting

The building and interior needs TLC and a good cleaning. There was dried food on the floor and…read moreapparently, that's OK since plenty of servers and managers walked on or by it several times. My simple fish & chip order was converted to a beef dish, and I had to wait until my husband almost finished his meal before I got served. The fish was horrible. It was clearly in the freezer too long - mushy & clumpy texture & inedible. Unfortunately there were no redeeming qualities.

Dining room

Beef vegetable

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Entrance

Salerno's Pizzeria & Sports Bar

3.1(294 reviews)

1.4 mi

Considering my own experience, I would say this place is underrated. There are a few blemishes for…read morewhich I almost gave them four stars. I just didn't think that would've been fair. We were seated immediately. Both the host and our waitress were very friendly and welcoming. I ordered a mixed drink which was very well done. One area that could have been improved upon was the wait times. This included for my drink. They were a little too long. They weren't outrageous. Just a little too long. When we ordered our food, I miss ordered and the waitress thankfully asked enough questions to figure out what I really wanted. Great job on her behalf. The food itself was amazing. The baked sausage Paisano was huge, piping hot, and delicious! My friend ordered a calzone which was also huge and she also enjoyed. A final note would be that they need to wipe down the folders for the checks more often.. When she put our bill on the table, there were greasy smudges over half of the folder. Not a great last impression. So overall, our experience was great. And based on how well it went I can definitely suggest others to give it a try. If I'm in the neighborhood, I can see myself coming back.

Came her for dinner sept 13. We had 4 people order the baked Sausage Paisano and all 4 were…read moredifferent. One had a lot more sausage then another one, a different one had more vodka sauce than the other one is very inconsistent plating. As for the combo appetizer platter, a half of the items were lukewarm at best. The others were warm. It is not something I would order again.. We also ordered a pizza and a burger to go both were good nothing great nothing that would make me say must return. I will come back, but I won't go out of my way to visit.

Burger to go

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Phil's Sports Bar & Grill

3.8(36 reviews)

2.8 mi

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.

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Great atmosphere lots of TVs great for football games

Stats Bar & Grill

3.7(106 reviews)

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We went on a Sunday afternoon, few customers and not loud (I like it). It was a cold day, so we…read moredecided to sit by the fireplace - so cozy! They have a good amount of beer on draft. Food menu is not the typical bar food which is nice. We ordered the fresh mussels in white wine sauce --- it's really good! The side of onion ring we ordered is not worth $10 for the price. Other than that, it was a good experience. Will I come back, yes!

Go see Cassie. Stats is one of my hideouts…read more Food is good and they have Alaskan Amber. It's dark and a bar - I like those two qualities. The staff is cool and it's conveniently located at n Rt. 83. Go on in and have some fun.

Filet Medallions Caprese

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Cozy area for beer

Sebastian's Ale and Whiskey House

My family and my self stopped in to grab some quick food and drinks but quickly realized it wasn't…read moregoing to quick lol. It was a pretty busy night the hostess was very sweet and our waitresss was very attentive and honest. There was a mistake made in regards to an item that was ordered and our waitress came over to tell me it was her fault and that she will get it out as fast possible, I was shocked by the honesty but very much appreciated it as that's how you build rapport with your clientele. A manager stopped by and bought my drink and food for the inconvenience which they didn't have to do but they were very kind for that. When the food came out it was worth every bit of the wait the chicken was juicy the lettuce was crisp. Although mistakes can happen having a staff that acknowledges it is huge. I forgot our waitresses name but she was the shorter of the two she was wearing glasses and a sweater (I was sweating just looking at her). I would definitely recommend this place to family and friends who have some time on their hands because although the food takes a while it is worth the wait. Thank you to staff for a great impression. Will deff be back.

I recently came here over the weekend with a wipe to see how this place was. This place deserves a…read morebig prop for having a complete Vegan menu! That is the star studded Gem of this place because it fits my wife's dietary needs. The menu itself is pretty pricey though if you come here on certain days where there's always a special it can make up for it so I would schedule your time coming here by studying the specials of the day. This place has a lot of TVs and is very interactive by having a own kids area. If dining inside isn't your forte, they have a dining area outside. They even brought a TV outside for one guest so they could see the FIFA game. They have a back area by the bathroom where they have their video gaming and it really isn't much to check out. Staff takes too long to come by and service their guests even if it's only at half capacity. Parking wasn't an issue too. I also feel like this is the only place worth checking out in this little downtown.

Burgers, entrees and desserts

Bacon appetizers, salads, and sandwiches

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Dine in specials and appetizers

Joe's Saloon

4.5(25 reviews)

1.8 mi

Man, I'm SO mad someone got to review this gem before me. 3 Stars!? C'mon. This mo-fo is a…read morefiver. Be forewarned, I use the word "gem" loosely. The previous poster was right, Joe's Saloon is on 47th Street just west of Plainfield. If you're coming from 1st Avenue, it's about a Mile west. I like this bar because of the odd, undeliberate charm, cheap drinks (ahem dollar Schlitz all day everyday), decent jukebox (used to be awesome before they went digital... Patsy Cline awesome), and the infamous Dollar Mystery Shots. Your choice of A, B, and sometimes C, depending on what stock the owner, Ellen, thinks they need to get rid of. Bartenders are laid-back and can put a drink to a face -- I rolled in after not being there for 6 months and they had it poured before I could say hi. The late-great Joe is adorned on a small canvas above the windows and REAL!? wood paneling on the east wall. Soft orangish-red neon illuminates most of the saloon, glowing up from behind wood molding - Not an ideal lighting plan, but almost accidentally the PERFECT lighting level. The bar isn't really a "kept secret" at all -- housed in a stand-alone building with all-season Christmas lights framing the peaked roof, it's not that hard to spot. That said, it owes a lot of its odd mix of clientele to it's location. People that roll into Joe's aren't there on accident. The south side of the street is a vast empty expanse that used to be a massive train depot for the nearby quarry, and the north side of the street is an industrial/9-to-5 business strip where even the liquor store closes early. Now that I've played the alcoholic sociologist, lemmie posit that the out-of-the-way-ness of the bar directly contributes to what kind of people come through the door -- people that specifically left the house to be at Joe's. Aside from College Break overspill (Easter, Spring Break, Winter Break), there's always a place to sit and rarely an loudmouth over-served coed to scowl at. This place can be blue collar, no collar, and popped collar at different times of the day (and if a sporting event is on). There's live music for a cover sometimes, but nothing too consistent. There's a terrific Quizzo once a month, though the questions skew towards the 40-something locals that attend and run the quiz. (One standard category is called "Where are you in the Western Suburbs", another was "Local TV News Anchors".) But, you're there for the experience anyway, so, whatev. While other locals are living past glories with their gym teachers at Kenny's, avoiding eye-contact with old flames at Palmer's or packing it in at local cavern-turned-Irish-bar Brixie's, what filters through to Joe's are the low-key neighborhood joes of all ages looking to sit back, drink, play Meatloaf on the jukebox and maybe play a round or two of Word Dojo.

Outstanding food, creative menu with dozens of options, great prices, and enticing daily specials…read more If it was closer, I'd eat here once a week.

Joe's Saloon. 9220 47th St, Brookfield, IL 60513 Cool .

Nedda at the bar.

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Bring your own bar dog

Fair Play

2.3(17 reviews)

4.3 mi

I'm shocked to see some of the poor reviews I absolutely…read moreloved it Check it out for an authentic European restaurant experience The service was exceptional and i'll definitely be taking my team back here

We came here because we bought a local flavor v certificate. The manager said they do not honor…read morethem anymore after we got the bill. What a scam!

Bechka shnicla!!!

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Bar area

Rafferty's Irish Pub

3.9(125 reviews)

1.1 mi

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. If you're looking for a place to drink with historic levels of racism and naturally redheaded bartenders, this is the place for you!

Fireplace in dining room

Irish Sausages and fries with curry sauce

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Patrick M.

9 years ago

I personally witnessed this man commit a battery against a 70 year old man in Kenny's Irish Tavern. While I began documenting this crime, the staff informed me that I was not allowed to photograph the event in question. Members of the staff subsequently made physical contact with me to prevent me from documenting things for the police. I am appalled by the behavior of this perpetrator, the actions of the staff and their complete disregard for the safety of their patrons and laws of the land. This bar represents much of what is wrong with our society and an embarrassingly low level of substance and class. read more

Maureen O.

Elite 10

17 years ago

We have been here a few times, and the service is ok, even for a bar. Normally we come here after a wake at the funeral parlor next door (sadly, at our age stuff revolves around the funerals/wakes) but we have been here just to grab some bar food after a long day of shopping at Home Depot. The place always seems to be a bit dirty and the staff is really hit or miss. Sometimes they are really friendly sometimes they are annoyed with customers. read more

John D.

2 years ago

Everything. The furthest thing from a Blackhawks bar. I will make certain the Hawks take you off the list. Your poor barmaid can't change the channel until game time? No I'd rather see what happens on Wheel. Never again you phonies read more

Jake W.

7 years ago

Decent place with good bar food. Really busy at happy hour. Friendly waitress who was attentive. No pool or darts or anything sporty to do. Parking a little rough too. Will go back. read more

Darwin B.

2 years ago

Went here for burger. I enjoy the atmosphere and wonderful customer service. The burger was great as always. I'll be back again and again.

Jonathan T.

4 years ago

L a comida es muy rica y a un mas hay gran variedad de licores de exelente calidad en realidad se pasa un rato muy agradable ..

Mike L.

3 years ago

Chicken wings are pretty good here will definitely be coming back Great atmosphere. Service was good.

Michael B.

4 years ago

Great bar food and ALWAYS awesome service. Great big bar too but also great for families.

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