Change may be a good thing! Recently Stellas on State received a new owner! I needed to stop in…read moreand check it out. First they advertised the BEST bloody marys. Yup, they are pretty good! They mix their own and do a great job! Did you know....the bartendress baked muffins and corn bread which were free and sitting on the bar. Nice homey touch!! Good place, nice people, try it!

Amazing new signature cocktails and specials!! The lavender…read moregin fizz is a must try, and $8 old fashioned on Thursdays

The political stuff on the wall (Trump "fake money" and "Let's Go Brandon") was a big turnoff. It…read moremade the atmosphere feel uncomfortable and unnecessary. Our group of 8 ended up leaving early. In the end, glad we didn't spend more money there.

Basic old school bar in Lockport good for some cheap drinks. It's questionable for anything else…read more Uncle Richie's Place is kind of like going back in time. Of course that's not always a good thing however. They seem to be best known for Bloody Marys because it's mentioned in almost all the other reviews. A good reason for coming is because it's a cheap ass bar. It's about $5 for a basic cocktail. There's also of course the Bloody Marys. Be aware these are made from a mix, so it's not like these are any special kind of recipe or anything. These taste like it's a mix. Also there's free popcorn, which is the only food. There's entertainment including a pool table but not a lot. Good cheap cocktails. It's the best that can be said about it. There's not really any food but maybe they have popcorn or you can bring in something.

Jackie's Pub is the best sports bar for an indoor retreat from Summer. Have barkeep Sue fix you up…read morewith a frozen margarita with salt on the rim. Watched the Indy 500 and the White Sox game simultaneously. The large variety of free snacks and friendly spirited service makes Jackie's Pub unbeatable. Stop now, say Pete from EP sent you. You'll be glad you did.

Morgan is a little hungover this afternoon, but stop by anyway. She's still flashing her beautiful…read moresmile and pouring adult beverages in overly generous amounts that went out of style in 1984. Most of the snacks, including fresh hot buttered popcorn, are FREE. The crowd is always laidback, friendly and peace loving. A breeze of fresh air flows in the front door and moves all the way through to the outdoor seating in the back. If you're motherless this Mother's Day afternoon why not stop by now. You'll be glad you did. Tell her I sent you.

Very nice open space restaurant. Lots of good choice of food and beers obviously…read more A good / safe option in Lockport. Will return.

Came for a quick lunch and really enjoyed. Our server was very nice and quick with everything we…read moreasked for. Beautiful inside and very spacious. My husband and I shared the cheese curds, tomato bisque soup and BBQ burger. All were so good, no complaints!

Ever since I learned that there was a speakeasy in Lockport i've always wanted to check it out but…read moreI didn't want to go there by myself so I finally convinced my wife to visit the Speakeasy with me. We figured it would have been the perfect way to top off our evening. For first-timers it might be hard trying to find the speakeasy since at first I thought you had to access it from the Busy Street and walk up three flights of stairs. Actually you just walk inside of the Embers building, find the elevator that's kind of hidden and take it to the Third floor. I thought that the little trip up felt exclusive already. Once you're at the third floor you are treated to a beautiful array of scenery. Exit to your left and you were treated to the bar and some great tables with a cozy, intimate setting. I'm not sure if it was open seating since there was a little podium right off the elevator so we just sat ourselves. Some speakeasies require a certain dress code to keep up with the times. This one thankfully was casual though many people dressed business casual. We actually loved how the staff dressed as well. I have to try their Japanese sex drink and I absolutely loved every ship that I took. The drinks are fairly price. They did have a food menu but it was mainly snacks and small plates that were a bit overpriced. If we're having a large Gathering they have a big private room next door. This place does have a lot of great events going on as well with their upcoming Valentine's Day event that looks really interesting. It does get pretty busy as well after 7:00 p.m. from our experience. Overall, I was excited and enjoyed our visit coming to the 933 speakeasy!

933 Speakeasy is located inside Embers in Downtown Lockport. I loved that getting to the bar was…read moretruly an "in the know" experience. It just so happens that I visited the night of a holiday bar crawl in lockport so the inside wasn't set up how it normally would be. For being packed, we were still able to grab a cocktail table to enjoy our drinks at. The bar was decked out in holiday decor to get everyone in christmas spirits. My group got two rounds of drinks which included the Toasted Pecan Old Fashioned, Figgy Smalls, Christmas in a Cup, Happiness is a Warm Puppy, Milk & Cookies, and Maple Bacon Old Fashioned. My favorites by far were the Toasted Pecan Old Fashioned and Figgy Smalls. My group also loved the Milk & Cookies. The bartenders hustled to get drinks out and still took time to smoke the old fashioneds to perfection. I'd love to come back on a normal night and re-enjoy this lockport hotspot.

Great wings great service cold beer. Would have been 5 stars if someone joined my USA chant so…read moreunfortunately it's not actually their fault but I couldn't give the 5 star rating

Bouncer was terrible and did not allow anyone to allow back in to go back in for a card. Service…read morewas terrible

Went for the first time a couple weeks ago for the comedy night. It must be a company that does the…read morecompany part and the comedians come to town and a bar hosts them. Hands down worst bar ever to host them. I think the signs said the bar does this weekly or something??? How? Size/ atmosphere- This place is TINY. If you're going to go you better get the whole party there extremely early for a seat because you aren't really going to be able to save seats and it's the only way you will be able to see the comedian. The set up is awful at this bar. You can sit on a crumby house couch up close next to the stage, grab chairs directly in front of the front door in the aisle that everyone's purses will be hitting your head with as they walk by, attempt to grab a round table with 6-7 chairs and most have terrible views, or attempt to sit at the bar with your back to the bar. The building structure poles or beer equipment and area completely block the view so for 85% of the comedy show myself, friends, and other guests were staring out the random store front windows or looking down just listening to the show because I could not see the front / comedian. There was no where to move to since they packed the house. Until 2 people left the bar we got up and sat there and let two friends scoot over so they could maybe attempt to lean over and see. Only have 2 bathrooms which are coed but that's fine it's small. The line though for them was longggg. Drinks/ service/ show- Small options available and only local craft that were okay. Get some freaking food or apps besides over charged crappy frozen pizza. Ciders that they sold were disgusting- like not edible. The drinks are as decor on the wall and kinda confusing to know if that's on draft, only beer available, all beer they make/ sell, etc. We all had issues with the stupid QR code menu and the website was cut off on half the groups phones and wouldn't show everything. Limited selection. No cocktails or mixed drinks is what I was told and then saw people drinking cocktails. No domestic. They only had 2 tablets yet only would use one and only have 2 bartenders the whole show. The lines for drinks from before the show started to after were constant. Bartender tripped over the rug, couldn't figure out where or what drinks they had, used the wrong beer glasses each drink. One was super rude and almost avoided people. I think one or both were possibly the owner. Then after the intermission as the headliner was starting and until almost the very end of her set the couple at the bar WOULD NOT STOP TALKING. A huge problem besides the view and size of this place was that they did NOT use or know how to use their speakers or volume. The microphone might as well been off. Not a damn person could hear anything in there unless you were up front really. This couple would not stop talking and I'm not sure if it was the owner and a patron or what but listening to their convo, not by choice, they did not know each other and she was not here for the show. Everyone from the other side of the bar, in front of the bar, across the room was staring and looking back at the couple to stop talking. A man at the end of the bar asked the bartender to tell them to tone it down and he said yeah ok and then continued avoiding the situation until he weaseled his way in and they still did not stop talking. She eventually left thank god but please do NOT go to a bar with an event if you can't read the room holy shit. I did really like the mom juice box from another brewery. I had a couple of the sweet and sour beer from Nik & ivy or whatever beer and it was good. The comedians were all young and funny. Main show was pretty intense as far as her opening up for her set (suicide, cutting, eating disorders, sex, etc) but that's literally their choice and how comedy works but I know a bunch of people made comments about how deep and too much it was. There was also 2 woman that ruined basically the entire show. The comedians were even over it. They were WASTED when the show started at 730 or 8. The older woman was a local teacher, she willingly shouted to the entire room the entire show, hitting on the comedian and would yell out loud and interact the whole time. Ok first one was funny but after 50 f'ing times get it together and grow up. The comedians were getting annoyed and the bar owners should have stepped up. They were making a scene in the bathroom and holding everyone up also. I'm all for girls night and letting loose but you should have boundaries and that's a liability for a bar owner also. I won't be back.

POPPIN' PILSNERS…read more This Lockport brewery has a decent number of rotating taps, but it's not my favorite place to grab a drink. Nik & Ivy is a small brewery on State St in downtown Lockport.  As with most places of this ilk, there's no food on-site and it can be tough to find parking.  Your best bet is a side street (and keep your visit brief). Last time here, I was disappointed they didn't have any wheat beer or amber ales on tap.  I understand that it's winter and some beers are seasonal, yet all I saw was heavier stouts, IPAs, and a few oddball brews. I got an Italian lager that tasted like a Peroni, which wasn't bad, though it was definitely a compromise.  The west coast lager was a bit better, but in retrospect, I should've gotten a pint of mead instead. My go-to - a Hefeweizen - is likely a springtime beer, so it was nowhere to be seen. They have a trio of pinball tables on your right as you walk in--their current lineup includes Star Wars, Godzilla premium, and Foo Fighters ($1/ea).  Just like with their beer taps, they cycle through pins periodically so I'll check back in a few months to see if anything got swapped out. * TL;DR * If there's a place that serves beer and has more than 1 pinball table, I'm gonna find it. Nik & Ivy is a pretty typical brewery that shares a lot in common with Orange & Brew in downtown Downers Grove, as well as Black Horizon in Willowbrook.  I've only ever seen one guy behind the counter, but he's easy to talk to. I'd recommend and will likely stop in again.

First time coming here since I learned about the entertainment featured here. Great selection of…read morefood, wine and booze. There's something new every day with something new feature. The environment is small and cozy like your hanging out in the living room of a mansion and it feels like your home... The only con I have is that the prices here are pretty high but the service and friendlieness of the staff is exceptional

Cool little bar, and music venue, Drink menu includes…read morecocktails, beer, with import, domestic and craft beers plus wine. Food menu is a light menu of sharable appetizer type items, also on the menu is a cheese, crackers and cures meats to complement your drinks. Cozy atmosphere music themed decor Staff was very friendly and helped make by visit enjoyable, not really large enough to accommodate a large group but a couple of side rooms great for a smaller group, limited on street parking but there are public lots close by, one is behind the building on Hamilton Street, the other is behind the building across the street and over the rail road tracks this lot best accessed from state and 19rh street . There are live music on weekends and open mic nights and jams other nights. This is a great date night spot

I can't wait to go here and mingle with the local Lockport folk. I drive by all the time and…read morefascinated by the decor and general aesthetic of this establishment. They simply don't make bars like this anymore, I mean, it doubles as a liquor store, like whaaaa?? I would prob come here on the daily, but I don't have enough friends to go out with. Don't cry for me Argentina.

Had a great time here last night. Pool, beer, and a couple shots! Yes this place is not a fancy…read moreuptown bar, but it is a fun place with a loud juke box, pool tables, and smelly men's bathroom! The liquor store part has a variety of beef jerky and other good beer drinkin munchies! Overall it's a good watering hole!

This place is very unique with an exceptional theme and atmosphere. I like sitting in the booths…read morenear the bar where there's a sliding window from the kitchen--the chef can slide it open, scare the crap out of you, and hand you your food! It definitely adds to the fun. They're also one of the few places that offer the Horseshoe, the famous sandwich invented in Springfield. Fun place, good food, and great people.

I have been to Stagecoach many times, but never made a review. Overall, I find Stagecoach to have…read morethe most consistent quality of food in our area. the drinks are good--however, if you are looking for a good Old Fashioned or martini, I would skip this bar. I find the staff to be nice and attentive. Once entering the restaurant, someone is always there by the bar or at the host stand to greet me. I love the western theme inside and found they have great daily deals in Lockport.