Attentive bartender! Little dive bar! One pool table and…read moredarts, good for a night cap.

This is a neat looking bar in the Crystal Lake area that primarily focuses on Whiskey which I do…read morenot drink they do however have a small kitchen and this is a old place looks more like a rural Iowa or Wisconsin bar then something one would expect to find in Illinois

Went on a motorcycle trip with many friends back in fall of 2024 and it was an absolute cozy and…read morewonderful destination! Felt so welcome and the service and drinks were excellent! I didn't get a chance to have any food sadly but I know I shall be returning someday soon!

Great spot. Excellent selection. Friendly owner.. nice environment for smokers and non-smokers. Ask…read moreabout live music and special events

Great prices! The atmosphere is relaxing. This is the cleanest bar I've ever been to. The bar…read morestools are so comfortable.

The hidden tap is a great local bar thats in a quiet neighborhood. It's fun and frequented by…read morelocals. The bartenders and staff are always friendly and the have some fun events going on a regular basis. From bingo, To other special parties it's alway good times at the Hidden Tao. Keep an eye out for DJ Dave's special events - 80s night, Pajamas party and other fun themed night that some folks get dressed up for including myself! If your a little hungry - their pizza is so dam good. It's a 12" pizza with great crust. It's fantastic! Week days are nice and chill so you can enjoy some Good laugh with a comfortable and clean pub. The hidden tap lives up to its name .... but the fact that it used to be a speakeasy brings an element of history that makes their drinks taste just little better for some reason.

Food great Service great…read more Ambiance and vibe are amazing on saturday night for karokee.

Courtney who was working at the time gave me and my wife the worst possible experience that we've…read moreever had at any bar. Not only did she overcharge us, but I also overheard her say that she's not going to serve some of the Hispanic gentlemen because she said that they never tip her and I totally understand why they wouldn't want to tip her. I've never had a bad experience at this bar until Courtney started working here. I've been coming here for years and not one time have I ever been treated like this.

Visited today for an early St Patrick's celebration! They had a St Patrick's menu with means like…read morebanger and mash, corned beef and cabbage etc with desserts and festive drinks as well. Friend had bangers and mash and it was so well presented - he took a picture because it was so well prepared! He said it was delicious and scraped the plate clean! I had a quesadilla meal and the guacamole was extra good! They now put popcorn and shelled peanut on the table which we enjoyed while we chatted. The patio area is covered and they have plenty of seating. I'm sure it will be packed for St Patrick's day!!

Checked out this Crystal Lake bar and grill. It happens to be a bit farther away from the happening…read moredowntown but worth venturing out to get here. The Cottage is one of the long time favorites for locals. A lot of great drinks and unexpectedly great food. You can find meaty and vegetarian options including burgers, fish, and pizza. Basically we weren't expecting much from this bar. It's mostly like a sports bar, cluttered inside. The food was to be an afterthought, we thought. Actually looks like a cottage inside. Lots of wood fixtures and paneling. It's about $12 for cocktails. Seasonal ones include margaritas for summer, toddys for winter. It's about $18 for a pizza. We got the Veggie Pizza, which has green peppers, mushrooms, onions, spinach, and tomatoes. Also there's Mexican options including burrito bowls and fajitas. There's even vegan chorizo as a topping. Great options in this bar that's better than typical bar food. It's got a rotating menu with lots of things added for the season. This is located on Crystal Lake Avenue at Walkup.

Amazing hidden speakeasy. A trick to get in like the old…read moredays. Super alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks! Romantic

If you're looking for a speak easy that is located in a basement, this is your location. Went for a…read morelite dinner and drinks with live entertainment. Very lite dinner options. So eat dinner before hand.

Wow! People have raved about Jude's and for good reason! Great menu with unique items! Fabulous…read morecocktail menu. I had the Singapore sling which was fabulous Great service with helpful and fun servers! Molly was terrific. Parking can be a challenge but definitely worth a short walk. Definitely a must see! Great for a first date or date night!

I have been meaning to post this for awhile…read more I sadly only have bad things to say.... First! The girls they hire to work here can be VERY rude, the food is not great, I think this is really just a place people get together and drink at so the environment isn't very relaxing. The couple times I've been here there is always loud drunk people.