This has opened under new ownership. Like what they've put into the opening. Looks like a good…read moreplace to go!

Always a good time. Bartenders are amazing great service. Artichoke dip is soooo good. Singer with…read morelive music on thursdays! Pool n darts are a plus!! Stop in cause it's always a good time

A-OK but, it can get smokey and kinda crowded pretty quick…read more Here's the skinny: Simple drinks here... no fancy isht Mind your lungs, it gets smokey in here. Not much room on the "back side" of the bar. Booths are hard on your cheeks. Tables are better for a group. Here's the fat: If you're looking for a Martini or something, look elsewhere. Here it's beer, and simply mixed drinks as fast as they can pour 'em. This is another one of those NWI no frills just bottle and draft beer places. If you want a particular mixed drink - bring the recipe... they'll make it for you. If you don't smoke and have an aversion... stay away. Being a smaller bar and in Indiana the smoke pours forth from people like a *Pyroclastic Flow. The ventilation system has absolutely ZERO chance of keeping up. One side of the bar is less that 3 feet from the East wall... not many people pass through there but, when they do it's an awkward invasion of your "personal bubble". That said... it's a bar so personal space doesn't really mean much, especially after people have a few drinks. The booths here are particularly hard, I suggest sitting down gently unless you've got plenty of cushioning back there. Another thing about the booths, you're likely to find all kinds of change in the seats... change, cigarette butts and a coupon for Pizza Hut. Best bet for a group, tables. They can be put together for larger groups and there's no faux padding on the chairs to make you think they're soft. SYOY *Pyroclastic Flow (Noun) A fast moving gaseous cloud of hot ashes and other material thrown out from an erupting volcano

Use to come in here in the 90's. Looking to reconnect with Laurie who was a bus driver for the…read moreMerrillville school district back then

Here's a review based on your experience:…read more Disappointed with How Regulars Are Treated I've been a regular at The Honey Hole for a while, always enjoying the lively, fun, and outgoing atmosphere that makes it a great place to bring friends, especially those visiting from out of town. However, my most recent experience left me pretty embarrassed. Despite the environment being as expected--fun and engaging--I was asked to leave along with my guests because a bartender coming on shift couldn't get along with the patrons. This was really disappointing, especially when you're someone who supports the establishment regularly. It's not the treatment you'd expect when you're hosting out-of-town friends and trying to show them a good time. Unfortunately, this situation has left me rethinking my loyalty to this place. Food amazing depending on who is cooking and you never know if they are serving food or not because certain bartenders will not cook.

Always friendly faces, good drinks, and fun. Check their Facebook page for any events.read more

I really enjoy coming here. I had lunch by myself and was totally comfortable. The staff and…read morepatrons are all very friendly and engaging. Today I had the burger and fries with a Bloody Mary.

Franklin House in Valparaiso is one of my favorite dive bars to hit up when I'm in town visiting…read morefriends. Fun vibes, tasty drinks, and solid food. Karaoke? A total blast. Games? Plenty to bring out your competitive side. Basically, it's the perfect place to pretend you're a singing and a dart champion!

Cool atmosphere here. I enjoyed the vinyl being played along with the cozy bar feel. They had some…read moretop shelf liquor available which was nice. The service was friendly and the location is good. I enjoy a basic bar sometimes. I took a star away because I thought the music was a bit loud for how small the place is. Makes it hard to have a conversation; just a 5% decrease would be perfect.

My husband and I went here for drinks one night and it was nice. The environment inside of the bar…read moreis sort of an attempt to make it look like an old dive bar, but this is definitely not dive bar prices. I paid $14 for a Long Island and it was really just okay. The bartenders are kind. It's not a large space so there's no reason for them not to serve you or make you wait like you would at Franklin house. This is the kind of place you go when you wanna have a conversation and have a good drink. Did you know that it's owned by Luke oil?

Stopped by this Bass Lake staple. First time this year…read more We had great service. One of the best experiences I've had here. Our server Huggy was always there with a refill of a drink or just checking to see if we needed anything. They even put the World Cup game on for us. The food was for the most part was very good. We really enjoyed the mozzarella sticks and their Creamy Chicken tortellini soup. The Chopped steak was one of the best we've had. The chicken wings (buffalo sauce and breaded) were outstanding. The southwest egg rolls were Meh. There is a Pub side and restaurant side and we did not go to the pub so I cannot speak to it. The atmosphere of the restaurant side was inviting. A family friendly place. So please count this as a four and a half rating. We will be back sooner than later.

I gave 5 stars because my wife and I went there last week for the first time and the food was…read moregreat, the people were nice, the price was reasonable, and the place is clean. Everything we like. Thank you

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.

This is your typical dive bar. Crazy busy at night with an unpredictable crowd. The bartenders are…read morefriendly. There's lots of seating. The bathrooms are the worst in the entire town. Sketchy! But......if you go here for lunch, it is a calmer place. The food is really good. You can sit outside too and watch the traffic on Calumet. So depending upon what time you go here will depend on the type of time you have.

Northside Tap in Valparaiso is the kind of place where your drink gets poured and your worries get…read moreignored lol in a good way. Friendly staff, casual vibe, and a solid selection of drinks. Perfect spot to hang with friends, catch a game, or pretend you're an adult who has it all together.