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.

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.

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.

Extensive food menu where everything sounds good! We…read morestarted with cheese curds that were delicious dipped in marinara sauce. I ordered Gyro sandwich side salad. The gyro meat has lots of flavor I loved it! Our server Ivan was attentive & service was top notch. The place is huge with lots of space for groups. Plenty of TVs to watch sports & even some slot machines in back room.

If you need a lively sports bar experience with copious beverage and food choices while staying in…read morethe Lakehurst/Fountain Square commercial area, Anastasia's is your place! While I consider myself a foodie, I had little interest in driving around the Waukegan area the night I visited Anastasia's. At first it appeared to be a great choice--myriad people in the bar area talking, eating, and reacting to the televised game. I ordered a glass of wine to start; the pour was rather skimpy. Tempted to order another, I realized a single glass was on the border of my daily alcohol per diem?! I decided to forgo the pizza special for wings and cheese curds. The resulting dishes provided a healthy amount (see picture), however, taste (as other Yelpers note) was average. When you rack up $55 for cheese curds, wings, and a glass of wine, AND you leave feeling 'meh'--for me, Anastasia's is an easy, "Well, I tried it..." experience. I think my next two visits for work will be branching out to the surrounding area for alternative dinner options.

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!!!

Solid local brewery downtown. Good variety of food. Friendly service. Huge place with lots of…read morerooms for anyone looking for semi- to fully private events. Forgot to take a photo but they have unique cubed cheese curds. They were good but I personally like more of a crust on my curds. The Mexican bowl was a huge serving. Photo is misleading. Fish and chips was great. Will be back to try the other menu items.

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.

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