Schmidt&#x27;s Towne Tap

Cramped place seems even more cramped with a crowd. It was puzzling why there seemed to be so many…read morebikers in Elburn. Knucklehead's turns out to be their main hangout. Has mostly drinks but there's also some typical bar food. The drinks are cheap and there's free popcorn. A lot of bikers around here. It turns out they like this place. There's always like a hundred Harleys in front, so just look for those and you can find this. Beer is cheap. Liquor is cheap too. It's about $6 for a basic cocktail. Whatever and Coke pretty much. Food is what is expected. Pretty cheap stuff. Free popcorn is always available. There's also stuff like frozen pizzas if they aren't out of stuff. Better than it looks. It looks sketchy but it's okay. The crowd can be louder than the Harleys but there's usually no bar fights or those kinds of things.

I was enjoying the patrons of Knuckleheads...good friendly conversation...and as I stepped outside…read morein the nearby parking lot to return a phone call from my son I was greeted by two squad cars...insinuating that I have been over served via a call in compliant with zero evidence. This is a classic entrapment scenario orchestrated by Knuckleheads patrons and the Elburn Police to boost their tax revenue via false accusations. Beware!

Party corner

3 Dollar Tall Boys

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Backbar

Eddie Gaedel Pub and Grill

3.8(120 reviews)

0.0 mi

Stopped in while visiting the area. Great atmosphere and…read moreincredibly friendly staff! Burgers were cooked to perfection for everyone's preference. Highly recommend this place.

Love this place! Love Monday Polish night. My only complaint is they overcook the potatoes and it…read moremakes for mushy mashed potatoes. Great customer service and appreciate good food.

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Obscurity Brewing

3.9(182 reviews)

0.1 mi

The food was delicious for everyone but our grandson he ordered Mac and cheese off the kids menu…read more He took one bite and said it was spicy. We all found that hard to believe, so both his grand father and father said it was spicy. Why make kids Mac and cheese spicy for kids.

So me and my wife recently visited the brewery since it looks like the Mead Hall is separate from…read morethe brewery. Since the Mead Hall was closed, I figured that they would have some of their products over in the brewery. Unfortunately, this is not the case because the brewery is full of random other local beers instead of Obsecurity Brewing drinks. The staff was friendly but I did think that the food was very overpriced. The bar wasn't too busy either on a Sunday but I do love the theme of this place and it has an outdoor section. It seems very reminiscent to sound Growler Brewing in Tinley Park. Overall, I love the brewery feeling a bit disappointed

Kids brisket with fries

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Beer Garden with live entertainment

Bootleggers

4.2(23 reviews)

6.7 mi

There's so much to love about Bootleggers…read more Their pizza is amazing. I'm (mostly) vegetarian and the server recommended their pizza, even though their kitchen was closed. They home-make pizza and freeze some to be available when pizza isn't happening. When the server said "frozen pizza," I wasn't super excited but it was the best cheese pizza! They let me know that you can always call ahead for them to make or keep a specific pizza to buy frozen for carryout or when the pizza kitchen is closed. Occasionally I'll be naughty and get a burger there cause they're just so good. They (almost always) season their burgers really well so it's super flavorful. Their appetizers are fun and unexpected as well. The staff is usually really chill. Donna, the owner, is the sweetest thing ever, and her husband is super sweet and fun but with some rough edges. I admit that the interior could really use a tune up but all their food and hospitality certainly make up for it.

Closed on Friday night 8/21/26. There's no sign on the door and all the lights are out. Door is…read morelocked.

Pizza menu

High and low tables as well as bar seating of course

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Nice cold glass of summer shandy!

Chuck's Bar & Grill

3.8(6 reviews)

5.7 mi

Gonna keep it short and simple.. I really love our local bar but the bartender can be a lot…read morenicer...Love the burgers though!

Great place to stop in for a ice cold beer and pizza. Their burgers are some of the best I've had…read morewith local beef and they always have specials service is fantastic would highly recommend stopping in. Chuck does a great job

Local Characters sharing some football rivalry and cold beers

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The best burger around !!!

Bad Alice

3.7(19 reviews)

8.5 mi

Good prices, good vibe, great bartenders, and every blue collar working man and woman beer you…read morecould ask for.... Is that not recipe for success??

So shame on me for going here expecting anything. Bad beer, bad service and zero atmosphere…read more Explains why it was mostly empty on a Friday at 6pm. Clearly the woman managing the bar couldn't give a crap. The beer she pulled tasted of dirty pipes/tap. She never really checked back. What a waste. And not cheap - which is a "dive" bar thing, no? Want real beer? Make the short trip to Art History! I will avoid this place, so should you.

Brother Chimp The Bard

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Sandwich

Winners Circle Bar & Grill

4.0(5 reviews)

8.1 mi

A really bad rural bar that I thought would be cooler than it was. The most stereotypical country…read morebunking are in here drunk out of their ass and the food was awful. The worse burger I had and I couldn't touch another one for a week afterwards. The place is dirty and doesn't have anything rally on tap.

Great little country bar. Great burgers great service and a great place just to chill out for the…read moreafternoon. Biker friendly

Inside. There is also plenty of outside area out back.

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Drink specials!

Lodi Tap House

3.9(148 reviews)

6.6 mi

No complaints. Service and food are great. I love the Mushroom Swiss Burger and the cheese curds…read moreare the best. I just learned tonight that they have crème brûlée donuts. Omg! So worth the calories.

Wish we didn't just come from lunch, I would have loved to eat here instead! The menu looked…read morefantastic, I did order the deviled eggs & they were delicious & well worth it & nice presentation! If we lived close we would definitely eat & drink here all the time & join the "Mug Club"! It is quite small, but does have an outside patio too! Plenty of TV's, and drink options! 1 server who was also the bartender, it was pretty full when we walked in!

Bar area

Beer battered cheese curds with a great sauce that I used for my burger it was so good.

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Delicious beef soup loaded with great veggies and beef

Maple Park Pub & Grill

4.1(56 reviews)

6.7 mi

Have purchased 2 different carry out family meals in the last 2 weeks. Both have been really gOod…read more The shepherd's pie was great and the BBQ chicken was fall off tHe bone tender - with great flavor and excellent sides. Their frues are perfect - great size and texture as well as ooerfectky cooked. The staff has been great - delivering right to the car to minimize contact. This is one of the small places we need to support and assure they survive the current situation. Call & order - you won't be disappointed!!

Took forever (25-30 min.) to get a drink out on the patio. 1 guy racing his butt off,2-3 females…read morestanding around talking. FIY

Hangover burger with onion rings

Wings

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Open air seating on a lovely summer day

The Old Elburn Hall

3.0(2 reviews)

0.0 mi

Jeff herra gave me 9 tickets as I was coming home from a 14 hour shift, he pulled me over because I…read morehad a license plate light out, and tried to knit pick everything he could. As a veteran, he disrespected me and had talked to me like a child and word for word said "I don't give a fuck if your a veteran, should have known" I was very respectful to him and his officer in training. when I went to court he tried to make me seem as I was disrespectful to him. He abuses his power and overstepped as a human to publicly protect and serve.

Great Jazz, cocktails and food. Wednesday nights only, 6-10pm. By the good folks of Reams meat…read moremarket.

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Michelle M.

5 years ago

It's a bummer, because they do have good food, but I'm local to the area, and know for a fact that Schmidt's stayed open through the height of the pandemic, despite state orders, never bothered to implement a mask policy, nor did they put in the (minimal) effort to social distance patrons. No joke, on their Google page, it says that the only health precaution they're taking in response to the pandemic is that "staff is required to disinfect surfaces between patrons." Shouldn't that always have been happening? It's upsetting that a lot of us locals can no longer support a local small business, but when a business lets their petty politics get in the way of public wellbeing and basic ethics, people tend to feel off put and disrespected. read more

Mike R.

7 years ago

1 star for the owner who is a complete douchbag. The waitress of this establishment are wonderful but the owner and his band of 90 year old bandits that sit at the end of the bar and all drink for free taking up room can suck a old shriveled viagra needing dick. Would never, will never return. Spent a lot of money in this average but close to my house place but I won't be returning nor will the 20 people I frequent this place with.. any owner who sits at the end of his bar taking up 10 spots with his 90 year old friends on a busy night has no business in the business. 5 star waitresses 0 star shit bag owner. read more

Bryan L.

9 years ago

Schmits town tap I was trying to eat while the group of 4 people next to me were smoking vapor cigarettes Next to video poker games inside No worker cared nor stopped them Service was horable my server was not paying attention to the side of bar it was to much of a bother to move 10 steps On top of all that a waitress put on deodorant in a side room did not wash her hands grabbed food and served it I feel for her customers It is a low class place The owner of course was at bar as usual but doesn't seem to care what service is like. Discussing read more

Lee P.

14 years ago

We love this place! Great woodsy atmosphere and the food they serve for the price is really fair. We especially love the bands, the new outdoor patio and the overall experience! Not so much a kid place, as it is a bar/ grill atmosphere, but fun for a place to kick back on weekends! read more

Julie N.

11 years ago

All the fish is delish! The beer battered onion rings are amazing! Some of the servers seem angry? But other than that, the food is great and live entertainment is available sometimes. Definitely go out on the patio when the weather is nice. read more

C R.

278

1 year ago

I will never go back to this place after their stance on Covid. I can't imagine choosing to tell half of your customers not to come back to your business. And choosing the low intellect and customers without any discretionary income. read more

John M.

6 years ago

Can't believe not a single employee was wearing a mask I understand the civil liberties feeling but to me it shows they are not concerned about their employees health or their customers. read more

Teresa N.

12 years ago

This is one of the best bars out there. A lot of astonishing food, and lots of finger foods to go around. They also have wonderful vodka in here which is the best thing in the world. read more

Dan K.

6 years ago

Do NOT eat here. Why do they think they are above the law? Shame on you! Called the health department! No one thinks they have to wear a mask! read more

Chuck S.

11 years ago

This place is like a fantastic place for adults. They have sports and food and alcohol. There is nothing better than that combination!

Cheryl T.

6 years ago

My family & I always enjoyed our meals here. However, we will NOT GO back as no member of their staff wore face masks. Shame on them.

Jay K.

14 years ago

I went there recently for lunch with a group of friends. We all had good service and good food. We will return.

Rich M.

100

12 years ago

Heard they had a good selection of beer, but this was not the case :( food was good and staff was awesome

Laura D.

3 years ago

Limited beer selection but good food with specials each day. Nice patio and friendly staff

Gpp G.

4 years ago

hours have changed but website not updated call first!!

Mike M.

4 years ago

Awesome Fish sandwich last Saturday night!

Marc R.

15 years ago

Nice, clean, and friendly.

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