[July 2025] A group of myself and 6 other friends came here on a Wednesday night to send a friend…read moreoff (she was moving to another state) over karaoke. I've always loved this place. From occasional piano bar to karaoke. This is probably hands down one of my top 3 favorite bars when it comes to having a consistent tasting cocktail. We had several shots that night and surprisingly they had pizza! So, we ordered a sausage pizza as well. The bartenders are amazing there and I always have a great experience!

This is a great dive bar and I am so glad I went the other night! Parking was super easy to find on…read morethe street and when my friends and I arrived, we were easily able to grab a table for the 10 of us (we were celebrating a bday). The bartenders were helpful and I appreciated how they had a specific spot to stand if you wanted to place an order. Genius! They had live music when we got there and it was quite loud so it was hard to talk to people at our table, but we managed. They had some bar games that some people were playing and the atmosphere was just right for a chill Friday night. Some of my friends were hungry so they ordered a pizza which looked good. It was typical bar food so they said it was just okay, but since they were hungry, it was enjoyed! They have some seating outside, but it was too cold to be out there. But I can see this being a fun spot in warmer weather! Bathrooms were clean which was impressive for a Friday night.

The BF and I stopped in after visiting Little Lucy. He noticed Purple Quarters on our drive through…read morethe Grove and thought it'd be a place I would like. I love that fact that they offer craft cocktails. The bar area is intimate and cozy. Since we just left from practically next door and enjoyed a plethora of cocktails. I couldn't drink any more nor did I want to. I follow them on IG to see what's the latest happenings and cocktail creations. We were greeted as soon as we walked through the door with smiling faces. As soon as I walked in the door I was so excited for this game room because it's not typical. It's clean and intimate, like an upscale parlor. The bar is inviting and cute. The games are beyond reasonable. We love ski ball and it's located in the center of the game room against the wall with several attached, so you have to be crammed next to other patrons. Ski ball is only $0.50 a game and if you score high enough it automatically resets to give you another game. Where can you play ski ball this cheap. They also have pin ball games, arcade games, board games and more. We played several games of Connect Four-----CLASSIC. They have comedy night and karaoke in addition to gaming. We absolutely love this spot, can't wait to return.

We have been here before, but it was a different name/owner…read more They still have a great list of arcade games and always have good pinball machines. Bartender was really nice and told us about their house shot, so we had to try it! Good spot!

I came here one evening with my girls and it was such a fun place! Staff is very friendly and the…read morebar is well decorated. There's a shot wheel, I spun and got the pickle shot. Strong! It was well-decorated too- Halloween is one of my favorite days of the year, and the Haunt is decorated spooky year-round! Parking was also easy, as there was plenty of street parking.

Took a friend here as she requested a spooky bar. Had a truly deranged time, bar tan was $12. Will…read morebe back.

Great place! Cheap food! Frosty cold beer. I mean frosty! The beer glass is insanely frosted. A…read moreserver will come and take your drink order. (You have to at least order a drink.) You go up and order your food and pick it up when it's ready. Basket of fries for $3! The food is super cheap. They want you in there drinking and having a good time. The food will keep you in longer. NO KIDS! NO TO GO! It's a fun lace to hang out. They will have live music. There is a separate motorcycle lot. Drive a couple of minutes away to see the Piasa Bird as well as the ice cream joint called Shivers. Also, go see the Miles Davis statue. Make sure to drive up the Illinois River Road. Before you leave, grab some merch!

Cheap, good food, and great vibes!…read more My husband and I finished date night with food and drinks at Fast Eddies. This place is normally packed on the weekends especially when the weather is nice. I'm guess because it was later in the evening when we went they weren't as crowded. There's always live music playing, someone celebrating their 21st birthday and good vibes. Staff was friendly, welcoming and made sure we were doing good the entire time we were there. Ordering food is all self service at the food station. You place your order then wait for your number to be called. They sell burgers, chicken on a stick, steak on a stick, chicken sandwiches, shrimp, and fries. Your food is up pretty quick. We ordered burgers, fries, chick on a stick, big Elwood and shrimp. We also ordered two long islands and a beer. All in all we spent about $60. The food was delicious, seasoned well and plentiful. The drinks were made perfectly. No complaints from me. I'll be back!

I have to say this place is more of a bar to me than a restaurant, some of the food items are not…read morefreshly prepared, taste more like canned or frozen ingredients, but they do put it together nicely for meal. I probably gave them a lessor mark at some point, but I have to say if I focus more on the bar aspect of the business, I can give them a 3 star. They really did not have the best customer service there was, and it is not my cup of tea for wanting to sit down and have enjoy the ambience and a meal. This place is really a bar and quick grill to be honest. I was going here hoping to find a tasty little gem that would be similar to Applebee's or 54th street. If you are coming from the game or shopping at the farmers market and want a great little meal fast and you are not worried about taste this is the place. Looking for drinks and conversation and not so much as food, give this a try. Very casual and easy going.

Stopped by a new dive bar in Soulard. Typical dive bar, but in an old Chinese restaurant (and…read moresmells like it). Karaoke with good sound and non smoking. The atmosphere is just like it sounds ... The night became more interesting as the evening went on. Let's just say, I have a pretty good idea of which side of the river that some of the lady guests work. Ah yeah, an eye full and then some, And the owners just let the girls unravel, literally. I'm going to give these guys an extra star for the sound system/karaoke. Very high quality sound and they have large flat panels everywhere. The place has good bones. But, while the entertainment was ah interesting.... I probably won't be back. Just "Cuz."

How did Stagger Inn fly under my radar for all these years and I do mean years. Stagger Inn opened…read morein 1974, the year I graduated from high school and I am now just discovering them. If it were not for the Illinois 66 Passport, I still may be oblivious. The Illinois Passport is promoting 66 businesses on the first 301 miles of the original historical Route 66. The businesses start in Chicago and come all the way down the state to Collinsville. After visiting the business, you get a stamp in your passport just like your travel passport. Stagger Inn is definitely a historical neighborhood dive bar. It's 52 years old and still going strong. It has an old wooden bar, two rooms for dining and drinking and you can see into the kitchen from a large window. The staff was friendly and provided great service. I sat at the bar and ended up chatting with all the servers as they picked up drinks for their tables. When reading the menu, I was impressed that they hand-cut their fries and hand batter the onion rings. I am definitely going back for the onion rings. This visit I did the fries as a side and they were crispy and still had the skins on the potatoes. When they placed my plate in front of me, they informed me they do not season the fries. The bartender recommended that I salt them while they were hot. Preferring pepper, I gave mine a shake of black pepper. I liked that they didn't salt the fries, since I'm trying to reduce my sodium intake. My Stagger Burger was incredibly delicious. I added, Pepper Jack Cheese and Jalapeños. They were generous with the jalapeños and left the seeds in, so the burger had a little burn to it. For me, this burger was top-notch. Stagger Inn, thanks for the stamp in my Route 66 Passport. I'll be back for Chicken Wings and Onion Rings. See you, soon.

What a fun place to meet up with friends! It's a typical bar in so many ways, and yet it has a full…read more(and somewhat fancy) menu. Getting there and parking: My family, including a pre-teen, met up at Stagger in to visit with a couple of our friends. Parking was a small challenge. There is a large public lot on the same block, but it was full when I got there around 6:20pm on a Wednesday. There is minimal street parking. Luckily, I found a spot after a couple of times around the block. Walking in, you can see right away that it really is a no-frills tavern. There's not even traditional table service, though it's not exactly counter service, either. You sit down, decide what you want from the menu, walk up to the kitchen counter to place your order, and give the ticket the kitchen gives you to your server. However, the menu was much nicer than what I expected, with very fair prices! Appetizers ranged in variety from French fries and wings to fried pickles and spinach artichoke toasted ravioli, with prices ranging from around $4 to $8. Entrees included a variety of sandwiches, salads, and burgers from $4 to $8.50 or so. They even had vegetarian and pescatarian options, including a blackened tuna sandwich and a black beans burger! All three of us, including a picky pescatarian adolescent, found food we enjoyed! Beyond the food, the service staff was friendly and the bar service was adequate. In all, it was a really great place e together up with friends AND bring a kid--at 6:30 on a weeknight, at least! I would very much recommend this place to a group looking for a casual environment with good food at good prices! Atmosphere: Food selection & taste: Service: Price: I'm not sure if would be fair to give 4 starts based on the above, though, because I wasn't to rate it for what it is, not for what something else is. Overall, I give it a 4.5! Vegetarian friendly: yes (lacto-ovo)

Went here with friends for brunch. The place has a cool retro vibe. By the time I got there my…read morefriends were already seated so I joined them. For brunch, I an iced lavender latte and the good morning sunshine. My coffee and food were delicious. The good morning sunshine had a bit of everything. After brunch we hung around and played a game for a bit. Only complaint was that they sat a family with little kids next to us and they were pretty loud. Parking in this area was a bit confusing, but tims is a cool place and they do bingo on Sunday's so I def want to go back for that!

Impossible to write about Tim's without talking about the fabulous retro design. So fun. I've…read morebecome such a fan of their brunch the last year or so. Sometimes with a DJ sometimes without, the drinks are great and OMG right now I'm in love with the Shell Ya Benny. Eggs Benedict with crab, and I'm super picky about hollandaise. And the little dish of free donut holes that they give you at the beginning it always yum. Our server this weekend was the lovely and attentive Raven. Now fair warning - the drinks are good. For serious! so it's entirely possible/probable that whatever your plans were for the day will be waylaid if you have more than two or three. ;) so plan accordingly.

The Whiskey Ring is still going strong! It's an inclusive, welcoming space with great cocktails, a…read morefine selection of craft (and other) beer, and super friendly service. Of course they live up to their name, with dozens of bottles of whiskey and scotch. The vibe is cozy and cool, with plenty of barstools and booths. Step out on the huge patio when the weather's right for yet another party, with ample picnic tables and a second bar. Stop by on Western Wear Nights to see all the best--and most creative--takes on cow-person styles! The Whiskey Ring has a solid social media game so it's easy to track who's playing (I've bands and DJs) and what drinks are extra-special. Notes: street parking only. No food. I don't know whether they're officially "adults only" but I've never seen kids here.

Amazing place!!! great vibes, everyone was extremely nice and friendly. Came from out of town and…read morereally glad we stopped in.