Lake Dale Ale

I found this little spot on my travels and it was absolutely a great find! I happen to be lucky…read moreenough to be there on their bluegill special night so I indulged maybe even a little too much on some pan seared bluegill. The atmosphere was very welcoming most of the people there were locals who treated me like one of their own. I look forward to frequently stopping by any time I'm in the area.

Nice place inside, clean and fresh, outdoor patios seating too, staff is nice and friendly and…read moreservice is quality and quick. I had the baked french onion soup that was tasty with plenty of cheese, gator bites were fried well and juice with a good sweet/spicy sauce, Pot stickers were crispy with a soy type sauce. Menu is 1 page, but has plenty of choices, should be able to find something for everyone. Will be trying the wings next and then burgers. Can't get myself to try the caramelized frog legs, but a guy sitting at the bar loved them. New favorite restaurant for the area.

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Thumbs Up Tavern

4.4(8 reviews)

20.0 mi

The old school dive the hubs and I love ! It's inexpensive, every knows everyone, and cash only …read more They do have an atm on site . We LOVE the staff and the fellow community patrons for sure !

Best dive bar in the region…read more Old school, excellent owner, career alcoholic bar. No food. Bottle beer. Inexpensive and accommodating.

Thumbs Up Tavern. 620 S Lake St, Gary, IN 46403 Dive Bar. Cool!

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Town Club Tavern

4.7(6 reviews)

3.8 mi

Fun place!! Everyone was very friendly including the owner Candy, bartender Brittany and Josh. My…read morehusband and I had a great time here.

Best Steak Sandwich In Northwest Indiana. Try it You will like Medium Rare!…read moreWill not disappoint.

Yuengling & Fireball 3$ Combo !?! @ Town Club Tawern . 13111 Lake Shore Dr, Cedar Lake, IN 46303

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The Hill Tavern

4.0(2 reviews)

3.5 mi

Great pizza. Thx Marie, for the delivery. It was a great day on Cedar Lake! I'm looking forward to…read morethe next trip. The pipe " tour. I will pick up pizza from the Hill any time! Great pizza' Ty

Wolf's Kitchen began cooking here tonight, and if you are in Cedar Lake it is worth a visit to have…read moreChef Andy's food. Tonight's special was cheese-stuffed, bacon-wrapped bratwurst. So GOOD! Friends ordered burgers & were just as happy with their choice. Tomorrow is Taco Tuesday, but I am heading back Saturday for the brisket mac & cheese! I have had brisket in some fancy (& not so) BBQ places - Smoque in Chicago, Hogly Wogly in CA - and can tell you Andy's brisket is The Best. Ever! Don't go to Hill Tavern for the atmosphere. Dive Bar describes it best. But clean (save for the smoke I took home in my clothes & hair) with friendly staff, you won't mind the decor once you start sampling Wolf's Kitchen's menu.

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Swells A Dive Bar

4.7(34 reviews)

40.3 mi

Great food, service and awesome vibe! I loved the Detroit Style Pizza!…read moreShared a small with a friend and we both wished we'd ordered a larger one! We been back since that 1st visit and brought more friends with us. Everything was great and our friends loved it too! We for sure will be back!

My kids normally brings me this pizza home to Illinois... but I've been in Indy for 2 weeks now and…read morethis is my 2nd time here... that should tell you something lol. The artichoke dip is good too! Service is always good and has a nice crowd for a Friday night! I would recommend this place 10/10!

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Swells Italian Beef with Hot Giardiniera

Wolverine Gardens

4.9(14 reviews)

60.7 mi

No food , just beer and the guy serving never let my beer run dry service was outstanding…read more Ambiance was dates but we loved it. True dive bars are far and few between. Don't let the appearance scare you . It's out of the 50's but truth be told it's a nice place.

Absolutely love this bar - full of history and great people. We stop here regularly and we're…read morenever disappointed! If we're lucky we get there on a euchre or a pot luck night - or even when an occasional musician is performing. Bob is the best and he will take care of you!

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Squirrel Cage Tavern

4.4(62 reviews)

47.0 mi

Awesome local dive bar with history. The owner loves squirrels and the 3 Stooges. He works there…read moreduring the day and his son takes over at night. No food other then snacks however there is a Subway Sandwich store next door plus they allow you to have food delivered there.

Go to this Dive Bar!! Inexpensive drinks & great vibes. Big TVs & games. The thin crust Pizza was…read morethe only food item but it was delicious and went perfect while we drank and watched the World Cup. Also The Owner & his Wife are awesome down to earth people. Cheers!!

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The Silver Bullet

3.1(9 reviews)

6.6 mi

Has Good Drinks Amazing Food And Staff and Fun Dart Games And Pool…read moreTables.....................................

A place where everyone is welcome. Yes it is a dive bar and…read moreno it's not a place to get a tapas. It's a place to drink beers, double shots, be loud, laugh and make friends. Only the realest of the real go here. Love the Silver Bullet! Hope it comes back soon!

The Dive Bar

4.3(10 reviews)

67.1 mi

1st time visit. Karaoke was great. Drinks were cheap.... Could use appetizer menu. Servi4 was…read moregood.... It gets a Lil hectic after 10. I'm definitely coming back for another shot.

First time here!!! Love this bar! Love the vibes, the music the people and THE PRICES! Bartends on…read moreSaturday night are super friendly vibe with the crowd, will be coming back.

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Jimmy John's

2.0(2 reviews)

2.6 mi

Tried to give this place a couple chances because I LOVE Jimmy John's but they are always messing…read moreup the order. Things get left out of order or even added (with charge of course) Last time I went they even repeated my order back to me and it was still wrong when I paid at the window. The pickles always taste slightly like chemicals & I've tried them on two separate occasions just to be sure. So weird...I truly don't even know how they create that flavor. My advice: don't get the pickles & double check your order before leaving.

Online orders at the Lowell location is a joke. Sandwiches are good but do not order it on line.read more

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Rosa X V.

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4 years ago

Your very own CHEERS type 5 Star Dive Bar! You can fill your bellies with a drink from the full bar or a cold beer & great food in this now non smoking establishment! Try your luck with some pull tabs or play a game of free pool Mondays & Tuesdays! If you're not into playing pool there's a newly added pinball machine and dart board! Karaoke every Tuesday night! Live entertainment every Friday night! read more

Chris G.

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3 years ago

Used to enjoy coming here but politics has NO place in a public, community bar. Grŕrrrrrrrrrr.... read more

Joe C.

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6 years ago

THE BEST for Roast Beef Sandwiches. Carry-Out best option just because of the Smoking Policy.

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