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    Knucklehead's Tavern

    4.4 (19 reviews)
    InexpensivePubs
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Juke Box
    Loud
    Good for groups

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    4 years ago

    Great local tavern with friendly people. Small little place. Great place to just stop in and have a beer. Cash only!

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    6 years ago

    Favorite local dive bar. Cash only. Only frozen pizzas available. Seems to be the only late night bar that stays open in the area

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    7 years ago

    Best bar in Elburn by far. No BS, just good times. Reasonable prices, great people watching, and way more fun than most bars in the area.

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    9 years ago

    Great service great burgers And absolutely the best atmosphere. Biker friendly establishment great place to stop by have a drink and relax.

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    8 years ago

    LOVEEE this place it's my favorite bar in elburn! The owners are amazing and super nice along with the bartenders Mama T and Al

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    Been here many times before and have always had great service and the bar has a great atmosphere.

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    Fatty's Pub and Grille

    Fatty's Pub and Grille

    3.6(339 reviews)
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    I've heard so many positive comments about Fatty from my NIU friends! The inside is quite large…read morewith multiple event spaces to host parties as well as a large patio. We sat at the outdoor patio bar where they had two screens playing sports games. We started with a John Daley & Huskie Punch. The punch tasted similar to a painkiller which is tropical and fruity. The John Daley tasted like it had more tea than lemonade but it was refreshing. For food, I got the Honey Garlic Boneless Wings. I loved the flavor of the sauce and the medium order came as quite a big portion. They were very crispy and well breaded. My husband got The Fat Boy burger with a side of their famous Cajun Fried Potato Salad and Baked Beans. The burger was juicy and flavorful. The potato salad wasn't too spicy but tasted delicious. I see why it's so famous! Overall, this was a great summer hang out spot! I was thoroughly impressed by the food quality and atmosphere Fatty's has to offer. I will certainly be back with friends!

    Traveling trough the area I hear the "I'm hungry" call from the back seat! It's our 4yr grandson…read morewanting food. Being just after the usual grazing time for him we found this establishment that checked all the boxes for the three of us. Outdoor seating as well as indoor seating was available, seat yourself style. We sat inside. The noise level was not loud at all. Perfect for table conversations. The menu had too many tasty sounding items. I chose the Fatty Melt with the Cajun Fried Potato Salad and Coleslaw. My wife had the Chicken Club Wrap with Onion rings and Beans (for me). The little had the 2 mini sliders with fries. Being family we share the sides and the onion rings were a hit. The number one treat in my book was the Cajun Fried Potato Salad. The bean had a good smoky flavor to them. Last but not least our server should get top billing in the review. Jordan did a fantastic job accommodating our requests and took the time to answer questions without feeling rushed. She made us feel more like a friend than a patron. Hats off to you Jorden! Thanks for making our visit enjoyable.

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