This is a pretty cheap place to get good food. 4 drinks, wings and fries for 25 bucks. The wing…read moresauce was really good but there was a lot of it. This place has pool tables, dart board and video poker so multiple things to do if you don't just want to sit and drink/eat. Bartender was friendly and talked to us a little bit. She seemed to know a lot of the patrons. This is definitely what I would consider a dive bar so if that is your cup of tea then give it a try.

Just a great place to unwind. Totally a dive bar but the food is better than that of a dive bar…read more Bartenders are always there to give you ideas for a special drink or cook you something and sometimes a great story. All around awesome bar ...Will be back! Love the free popcorn Oh did I mention they are a cash only bar. But they have a ATM

Awesome place to grab a few beers. Michelle behind the bar is super friendly and the locals are…read moregreat to chat with. I was in the area to play some pinball at CP's next door and was happy to have a place to drink nearby.

I am so proud of myself. Today, I went to The Pump House and I did not order chicken wings. It was…read morea struggle, but I forced myself to order something else off the menu and I am glad that I did. Instead of my typical order of wings and fries, I got the Pump Jack Burger. It's made with Angus beef topped with Pepper Jack cheese, Grilled Balsamic Onions, Mild Banana Pepper Rings with a Sweet and Spicy Sauce, all served on a Onion Roll. It was served with a side of Fries. I was impressed by the size of the burger and that it was hand pressed. A hand pressed burger always tastes better to me. I requested that it be prepared medium rare and it was done perfectly. The fries were soft, I'd prefer mine a little crispier, but they were seasoned well. I got a giggle from their ketchup bottle, it said it was "Fancy". They have an impressive variety of beers. They offer draft, bottle and canned. I personally always go with one of the many craft beers they have on the menu. When dining alone, I always sit at the bar. The bartenders are typically female and are friendly. I am fan of hooks under a bar and Pump House takes it even a step further. They also offer, outlets. If your phone needs a charge and you've got a cord, you are set to go. Offering outlets under a bar, is top notch customer service. Now that I know they have great burgers as well as their wings, I'll have to rotate between the two when coming to dine.

Update Haven't been back here too much but called in for an…read moreorder to go tonight. Pump House! You need new cooks! The ones you have don't know how to cook basic food. Like I said in my first review you need to learn low and slow for a pork steak. Oh we don't have that anymore. Thank goodness. Your pork steak was chewy and not done appropriately. Horrible to try and eat. Tonight one of us got the chipotle chicken sandwich. The chicken was cooked to death. Ugh. Came out like chicken powder, you know the kind they put in your dog's food? Way too dry. Hard to eat. All the menus online are out of date so just about everything we chose we were told oh we don't have that anymore. Not good business practice. Put out a new menu and delete the old ones!! You fit right in with the rest of the crap food we are served in this area. Not a bit better. We won't try again.

Great burger for a bar and you can't beat the price! Hand pattied and fresh! I also found they…read moremake fresh cut fries too!

Great place for lunch, friendly bartender and manager, wings were amazing! I'm from Florida but…read morewill be back!

I love bbq first off I love the kids meal prices!! I love the specials they have their meat is…read moresuper tender and very good!! I love their banana pudding we call it potato salad it's an inside joke of ours!!

Dive bar with cheap food. But don't come for ambiance. Definitely a place for the locals. I…read morethink they were surprised we came in with 6...

Working nearby at the refinery for current. Shutdown. Sparkys has something for everyone. Im doing…read morethe night shift so I occasionally stop after work with other tradesmen & women. Sparkys closes at 3am but opens up again at 5am which is gr8 cause Im done at 5am. Service is allright cause its busy but its a bar so its ok . Food is good, I usually get the country fried steak. Very tasty, yum yum! Downed with some suds and a shot or two, its a perfect nightcap!

Went there about 10 days after it opened, had a great platter of Nachos. I don't usually like the…read morechili on nachos, but it was perfect and a lot of food for the money. Then went there 3 weeks later and the nachos looked like a taco salad - very disappointing. Hope they go back to the nachos they first served when they opened. This place is now closed.

I've been going to No Man's Land for years. Tonight, I've…read morejust come home from picking up their Fried Tacos (available the first Friday night and Saturday afternoon of the month). This is a monthly holiday for my family. (We love us some tacos) Call ahead and have them ready for pick up or stop in and order from the counter and enjoy some ice cold beverages while your hot and fresh tacos are prepped for you. If you're a local you'll likely run into friends so plan on hanging out a while!

The best neighborhood bar in Illinois. Great bartenders, owners and clientele. Great prices too…read more Great place to grab a cold drink and relax. Tacos on the first weekend of the month are the BOMB!

Great daily deals, the tacos could have more taste to them, MARGS are great. For 2.50 dollars…read more French fries are great. Wings EXCLENT.

For a dive sports bar, The Franchise puts on a good feed. The offerings are your typical sports bar…read moregrub, but it's prepared a level above other sports bars. My recent visit I enjoyed the Pork Loin Sandwich. It was a typical pork tenderloin sandwich, extending beyond the bun. The one here is served grilled, not fried like the majority of other restaurants. The seasoning and glaze were full of flavor. It surprised me with how juicy and tender it was. If you're a fan of Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches, this is a must try. A previous visit I had one of the steak specials. I ordered the 16 oz Filet and giggled when it was served. I was given two 8 oz filets on my plate. I didn't care, it still was 16 oz. It actually worked out for me, I ate one and took the other home and had steak and eggs for breakfast the next day. For my two sides, I choose Baked Potato and Green Beans. Half of the potato went home and gave me American Fried Potatoes for breakfast. They have a good variety of beers on draft, bottled and canned. In addition, they offer a full bar for adult beverages. The service is hit or miss. It was obvious who was a regular by the attention and quality of service they received. They need to treat everyone the same, so the newer customers become repeat customers, too.

Love this place, been going for many years! Great people. Great place for fun ! A must at stop when…read moreI'm home visiting. Love the total atmosphere!

This place is the best... we stopped in for lunch and it was so good. They wash their hands right…read morebefore they walk in to the kitchen. I watch little thing like that. The service was great and very kind. Dollar hamburgers were great. Will be back. Thanks Don for everything.