Found this place while in town for our son's navy graduation. Steve is fantastic. We were early so…read morehad the place almost to ourselves. Such great conversation we had! If you're looking for a local pub with a home feel this is the spot! After 15 mins we felt like family. Very welcoming. Stop by and tell Steve we said hi! Also, the bloody Mary's were top notch. Tap beer is super cold.

Got some good drinks at this Waukegan dive bar. It kind of looks ramshackle but it's not real…read moresketchy. Up North Pub has been a local hangout for years. Kind of quiet especially earlier. The service might be slow but it's friendly usually. Came in and got seats at the bar. It's a place that's been around awhile and looks like it. The bar from the outside appears it might be closed up. For sure though. it isn't. It's about $6 for basic cocktails, whiskey or whatever. Has no food except chips. They let people bring in stuff. Has some rough old school charm. It's located on Greenwood at Hickory. This is great for watching games or whatever.

Melissa is not very friendly. Never greets me with a smile and sometimes takes awhile to get you a…read moredrink. I'm sorry but she's my least favorite bartender. A little friendliness would go along way

C'mon Inn doesn't look like much from the outside... or the inside, to be honest... but the beer is…read morecold, the crowd is lively, the owner and staff are friendly, and the wings are incredible! In fact, that was the main reason for our visit: the wings came HIGHLY recommended. We made a big order to go and absolutely devoured them. No matter the flavor you choose these wings will have your tastebuds singing show tunes! Outstanding job with these! While we waited for said wings we had a beer and just hung out. The owner wandered over through the crowd and chatted for a bit and really did a great job of making us feel welcomed and appreciated. He's got a great little spot here and I hope he does well! As for you, dear reader, don't delay! Heed my advice and... "C'mon Inn!"

This place is terrible. Smells terrible. Service is terrible. Bartender "Jake" is so rude thinks…read morehe's a dictator but he's just a bartender. Terrible overall experience never go here it's all cash anyway and there's so many better options right across the street. Not worth the power struggle.

Friendly local tavern, classic style. Friendly staff. Great place to meet and chat with the local…read morecommunity. Dogs are allowed in so you often get a friendly greeting from them as well.

One of the best dive bars I have ever been to! Drinks are great, shots are a must and they even…read moremake frozen pizzas if you get a hunger craving. There is a pool table along with slot machines and a fun outdoor area with seating and games. We had the touch tunes jamming all night long! Hopefully Mary will be working when you visit, she was the best!!

A hidden gem in the most unassuming location that will blow your mind away…read more This restaurant is one of the finest "small plates" restaurants you will eat at. So much more than duck, but even that is insane. Tonight three people shared: octopus, duck wings, soft shell crab, buratta, and of course the duck fat fries. Each dish was unique tasting experience. They served one at a time, we savored it comfortably ... and then the next was served. Enjoy a very different intimate dining experience and you will not be disappointed!!!

Love this newly renovated and well managed local bar that offers tasty food, very friendly staff…read moreand friendly neighborhood customers. Everybody is happy be there to play volleyball, pickelball, poker nights and live music from some of the best local talent!

Stopped in on a early Thursday. Plenty of parking but the road construction made it a little hard…read moreto see the entrance to the lot. Looks like everything was remodeled, looks nice and very clean. Not a fan of "all gender" restrooms but they were clean. Bartender was really nice and attentive. Two pool tables, no gaming yet but is supposed to be up and running in three weeks. Will stop in again.

Great food & drinks funny menu but drinks are good ... the vibez is just right !…read more Def be back!!!

Upon driving past the place looked extra sketchy but I was going with a group so I knew I was safe…read more However when you walked in this place is live baby. The music was bumping the drinks where decent and the people's energy omg I loved. There was a $5 per person cover charge that we didn't know about. Just thought I should bring that too someone's attention. Please go for yourself.

Checked out this local bar in Waukegan that apparently is a favorite. It has a pretty chill feeling…read morewhen there aren't any games playing. Booner's Place is better than it looks when entering. Kind of divey but cleaner inside. The prices are pretty cheap mostly. Basic looking bar. It's actually bigger than it appears from the outside. There's enough room for big groups and parties. Has basically just lots of drinks. There's some beers on tap and lots more in bottles and cans, so great variety. It's about $6 for a basic cocktail. There's a pretty okay choice of liquors. Has no food menu basically. They may have those frozen pizzas. For sure it's better than expected. It's located on Washington Street at Jefferson. This is mostly chill except when there's games or music on they have a few times.

Tried this place on the suggestion of friends who were meeting there to hear a band…read more I was prepared for the worst based on the outside- but it probably was one of the BEST entertainment experiences I have had in some time. Here are some of the highlights. - The neighborhood is in transition but not a real problem. - Lots of parking, it's OK to park in the school lot across the street. - NO COVER CHARGE for a well-known blues band popular in the greater Chicagoland area performing on a weekend. Unheard of. - The female bartenders are HOT HOT HOT and they had very sexy and cute uniforms. Each one smiled a lot and took care of drink orders QUICK. They were even nice when my guest switched to drinking water later in the evening. - Drink prices were about what you'd pay for a place with no entertainment, but with the benefit of entertainment! - Not too crowded, a nice crowd for a Saturday night. - Classy decoration inside the bar and comfortable seating. - Diverse crowd from 20-somethings to over 40's. Seemed like lots of singles and by and large friendly mid to upscale people. I didn't observe a SINGLE negative about this place (OK - the band stand could be elevated a bit so people could see them better) and I would be happy to go back again sometime when they have a band or maybe just show up to watch a game. It's obvious by the attitude of the employees that management knows how to best treat customers and have people leave with a positive memory of their night out. Trust me- don't be intimidated by the rough exterior, give them a try and judge for yourself.

So, we usually head here after playing volleyball. It has really become a place where most of the…read morelocals go. It is a very interesting atmosphere cause most visitors know each other and bartenders know customers by name. You get a homely vibe when you enter. Great beer selection. The owner goes out of his way to introduce new beers from local or distant breweries. This place is one of the few which carries Zombie Dust from Three Floyds. Again, they have a great selection of beers. There is also gaming there. The food comes from Rosati's which is next door. Can't go wrong with having some wings, fries and pizza while enjoying drinks with friends. The bartenders make you feel welcomed which is a good reason to return often. Great place for some drinks and food.

Chances is a strip mall bar super close to home. I've never seen a crowd there. It's kind of a…read moreboring place but good enough to tie on a drink right near home or if you just need to unwind without a lot of action. It's got kind of a weird 1980s vibe but Chances is clean. The gentleman behind the bar was an absolute gentleman, friendly, professional. The food menu is actually from Rosati's Pizza at the end of the same strip mall, so it's convenient and decent food and open late. They have live music there. Periodically and I think I'll stop by to check it out one night.