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.

We were just visiting from Los Angeles and randomly chose this bar. We hit it big! Good service…read more Friendly atmosphere. Safe place. We could have stayed longer till closing time if only we didn't have an appointment the following day.

When you think of wings at most bars, you expect something decent, maybe a little too breaded,…read moremaybe drowning in sauce, good enough with a drink but nothing unforgettable. Glen Flora is not that. These wings genuinely outclass the usual bar standard, and they do it without trying too hard. The first thing that stands out is the crisp. Not a thick, heavy crust, just a light coating that gives you that clean crunch when you bite in. A lot of places overdo it and hide the chicken under batter. Here, the texture actually works with the meat instead of covering it up. And once you get past that crisp exterior, the chicken is seriously juicy. Tender, flavorful, and cooked the way wings are supposed to be. The hot BBQ sauce tastes exactly how good barbecue should: smoky, a little sweet, familiar in the best way. But the heat is what makes it special. It doesn't overpower. It lifts everything. The spice sharpens the sweetness and makes the smokiness pop a little more. It feels balanced, like someone actually thought about the flavor What surprised me most? I was there with a few friends, and normally that's all laughs and conversation. But once those wings hit the table, I caught myself zoning out, focused on what was in front of me. I was in my own little world. And at $1 per wing, it almost feels unfair. I ordered 15... and honestly? I should've ordered more. These aren't just "good for bar wings." They're just good. Crisp, juicy, balanced, and way better than you expect walking in. Rating: 8.7/10

Checked out this local Waukegan sports bar. Glen Flora Tap & Grill is a great place for watching…read moreany games. It has plenty of TVs and good drinks as well as okay food to munch on. For sure it's nothing fancy. There's pretty slow ass service but there's also fun times. Bar had a few people in it but we found seats and got menus. It's got about what you expect with okay prices. There's nothing to eat really that good but it's not bad though. Bar has TVs so usually it's okay watching games awhile. It's about $7 for a basic cocktail. The usual stuff like Jameson. It's about $8 for an appetizer. The Pretzel Bites were simple yet still took a long time. Basic things with cheese or mustard. They were slow again getting our bill so it was even more of a wait. Finally they brought it and we could leave. There weren't even many customers in there. Imagine what it's like when it's busy. This isn't the place to go if in a hurry. Has a pretty nondescript location by some auto garages. It's got a pretty basic menu with greasy things including pizza. This is located at the intersection of Glen Flora Avenue and Walnut.

What a great restaurant. We were in town for graduation and came here on recommendation. It's a…read moresports bar but the food was so good. The menu had something for all of us which was nice in a big group. We had the buffalo sandwich and split it and it was huge! The staff was super nice and accommodating. Highly recommend.

To start off, I want to state I NEVER give 5 star reviews. We were told this was a local hotspot…read moreand decided to go there after my son graduated from Navy Boot Camp. What we didn't know was it was a World Cup Game. After being told we would need to wait, they snuck us to the patio (very supportive of military and families). Service was outstanding, food was A++. Cocktails were delicious! If you are in the area with your Navy Graduate, or just want delicious food and Great service, go here!!!

Julia, bartender is fantastic. Very friendly. We found this place last summer. We keep returning…read more Just wish they had more of a menu, but what they offer is great!

Great service great bartender great customers. Amazing place to get out of the city and talk to…read morenormal people.

I tried the Parched Pug for the first time today - a very unique and cool restaurant to check out!…read more They have American/Bar Food - burgers, wings etc., in a unique building that appears to be connected to an office building, with a patio with nice views of a pond and tons of pug decor inside the restaurant! I love pugs so this place was definitely on my bucket list. We tried the Turkey Burger and the Atomic Burger - both were pretty good, we tried the regular wedge fries and the sweet potato waffle fries - both also good, but I have to say the sweet potato fries were better than the regular ones. I only subtract one star because of the service - our server was not unfriendly, but he was very slow, didn't check up on us or ask how the food was, did not offer refills on my Coke Zero, and this was on a slower night here. I would come back for the food, decor and environment, there appears to be game nights here as well which sound fun, and self serve beer taps - will have to try both next time. I'd overall recommend if you're in the area and want a good burger/beer/ a cool place to hang out.!

Super duper special place…read more Come here if you want to have fun. They have endless board games and uniquely themed nights like trivia, chunky blanket making, name that tune, karaoke and Latin Nights and line dancing. The food is tasty and a cut above the usual fare. So delicious and well-made. The self-serve BEER WALL always has something for everyone, including cocktails and wines. The staff is friendly, helpful, and super-puggy... alking around sniffing butts and drooling Come here with a group or just when you have your first date with your soul-mate-super-love-of-your-life and you want to impress her by singing Hungry Like The Wolf by Duran Duran and happily aver after... This is THE PLACE for that!!!

I came here for an office happy hour and it was my first time hearing about it…read more I was blown away. The private room was perfect for our group. The bartender was kind and quick and took care of us sitting at the high tops when no one was at the bar. I had the Amber Ale and I would definitely recommend. I'm not a fan of the IPAs and I don't like the light beers much, so this ale is on my list as one of the best local beers around! The food that was catered was amazing. Great spinach dip, cheese bites, and the pizza was surprisingly delicious. It's rare that a bar pizza stands out, but I swear by this one. Loved the sausage and pepperoni and had my fair share before leaving. They even gave us take home containers so that I could take more home. All the employees here were kind and helpful. I definitely recommend you host an event here or come for yourself. You won't be disappointed.

This place is super neat!…read more Inside is big and there's plenty seats and TVs, I think an amazing place to watch some sports! We're not locals but this is what we tried. Cheese curds: 6/10 Happy hour pizza toasty: 3/10 tastes like a store bought oven pizza. Chicago dog: 6/10 (tooo much mustard) Brussels: 4/10 They were no kind of crispy and they tasted like dates. On the upside: All the beer was delicious and the service was great. We would come again.

Could you tell this place in Winthrop Harbor has a sports theme to it? If not that, maybe the name…read moreis a message to the people who won't get off the slots. Timeout has great drinks, and they have food too. Fun times here for all. Unless you get tired of hearing the crazy people on the slots yelling. After coming off the train, it's one of the first businesses. It's open early and later. That was good because we needed something. It's about $6 for a basic cocktail. There's the usual kinds of liquors. For sure not the best prices one can get. It's about $6 for Tater Tots. Basic as it can get. There's also greasy items like hamburgers, wings, and stuff. For sure it can be a good time here. It's about as expected for a local bar that's been here a long time. The slots are about the only thing that's changed in the last few years or whatever.

A bit of a rundown old dive bar that it has some space but it's all okay. This bar is a lot better…read morethan many other older bars and it has two sections as part of its layouts and overall it looks like a pretty typical rural EXO verb hangover bar it does seem to be a bar from a different generation which is fine and still has the plenty of old TV screens probably has not changed much since the 1970s. I like this and if I lived in the area I probably would go here more often