Checked out this local bar in Waukegan that apparently is a favorite. It has a pretty chill feeling…read morewhen there aren't any games playing. Booner's Place is better than it looks when entering. Kind of divey but cleaner inside. The prices are pretty cheap mostly. Basic looking bar. It's actually bigger than it appears from the outside. There's enough room for big groups and parties. Has basically just lots of drinks. There's some beers on tap and lots more in bottles and cans, so great variety. It's about $6 for a basic cocktail. There's a pretty okay choice of liquors. Has no food menu basically. They may have those frozen pizzas. For sure it's better than expected. It's located on Washington Street at Jefferson. This is mostly chill except when there's games or music on they have a few times.

Tried this place on the suggestion of friends who were meeting there to hear a band…read more I was prepared for the worst based on the outside- but it probably was one of the BEST entertainment experiences I have had in some time. Here are some of the highlights. - The neighborhood is in transition but not a real problem. - Lots of parking, it's OK to park in the school lot across the street. - NO COVER CHARGE for a well-known blues band popular in the greater Chicagoland area performing on a weekend. Unheard of. - The female bartenders are HOT HOT HOT and they had very sexy and cute uniforms. Each one smiled a lot and took care of drink orders QUICK. They were even nice when my guest switched to drinking water later in the evening. - Drink prices were about what you'd pay for a place with no entertainment, but with the benefit of entertainment! - Not too crowded, a nice crowd for a Saturday night. - Classy decoration inside the bar and comfortable seating. - Diverse crowd from 20-somethings to over 40's. Seemed like lots of singles and by and large friendly mid to upscale people. I didn't observe a SINGLE negative about this place (OK - the band stand could be elevated a bit so people could see them better) and I would be happy to go back again sometime when they have a band or maybe just show up to watch a game. It's obvious by the attitude of the employees that management knows how to best treat customers and have people leave with a positive memory of their night out. Trust me- don't be intimidated by the rough exterior, give them a try and judge for yourself.

Not a bad place. They were just dead inside. We wanted something to do. It does cost by the hour…read more Kind of difficult getting in the lot as it's off a main drag. It ran us $50 that's including a few beers. They seemed a little steep on the cost per hour. They do have what seemed to be a touch tunes if you wanted to play music. They were playing Mexican, which was fine with me. Floors seem outdated. Did like the artwork on the building. It gives it character. They have 7 tables, but the sticks if you are okay playing with house sticks. Don't have bumpers on them. The tables appeared to be new. Overall we just wanted to have some fun for a little while.

Hours on door and website say they open at 10am and there is no one here. I only have a few hour to…read moreshoot and considering they say they open this early I'm irritated.

Had not been in the bar in 16+years (didn't go out much raising kids)stopped in late Sunday night…read moreone other patron but NEVER got that uncomfortable feeling I normally get when no one else is there! Perfect neighborhood bar!

Looking for a place to grab a beer after a long week of your boss riding your ass?…read moreBOOM! The Muck has you covered with a healthy selection of both domestic and imported drafts, bottles and cans. With world-class service, you wills not leave disappointed! Listen people: If You Ain't Muckin', You Suckin' Capich.

Great service, good music, clean restrooms, excellent burgers. A vintage gem in Waukegan!read more

Kinda of a Shameless (The Show) feel kind of bar! Came in for one drink and enjoyed it!read more

I was here for a private event and everything went well. This location offers numerous activities:…read morewhirly ball, laser tag, and bowling. There are multiple floors - each including a full bar. The food here was OK. Our group was provided a taco bar and cookies for dessert. The tortillas were not great, the texture was off. Everything was served buffet style which led to hot items being cold. Unfortunately the cookies were rock hard. Could break a tooth rock hard. Overall this is a great place for activities. It's nice that they offer food and drinks, but I wouldn't come here hungry.

We hosted a large kids laser tag party here and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience…read more Most of the laser tag vests were not functioning properly, and kids constantly had to come in and out of the game because their equipment stopped working mid-play. They really should not be hosting laser tag parties larger than 5 people with the current equipment situation. We were told they had 18 vests available, but only about 6-8 were actually working consistently at any given time. To their credit, they did extend the play time to try to accommodate the equipment issues. However, it didn't really solve the problem when so many kids still had long wait times and didn't get to participate fully. The staff member managing the event was defensive when concerns were raised and explained they were "in a transition stage" and expecting new equipment in July. She stated she was frustrated too, but we were the ones paying for a service/event that was not functioning as promised. I would not recommend this venue for a laser tag party until the equipment issues are fully resolved.

Very misleading, regulars only kind of place (kinda rude, as we left they were commenting with the…read morebartender "wow that was fast") No food on a Friday evening- it's now a beer and shot only typa dive bar. Love those, but not what we were lead to believe upon arrival. We just wanted food in a nice environment, sat down and asked for food menu and got the sassy "Need IDs first" with zero hospitality Bartender explained the food is only on certain days after we said we were leaving.

My review is going to be sightly slanted on this one because we showed up late on a Saturday night…read moreand the kitchen had already closed and only two others were sitting in the bar so the place was a ghost town. Beers were ice cold and they did have 2 electronic dart boards that we took advantage of for a bit. I will most definitely be returning and looking forward to being able to give Forth Lake Resort a much more thorough review.

On the pricy side but when we miss Japan, we always come back. Keep kids happy with claw machine…read more 99 cent ice cream is a plus. They have bowling, pool table, kids zone, arcade, snacks, alcohol, and claw machine.

This place is cool! It's huge and so many different things to do from arcade games, bowling,…read morekaraoke, several claw machines, and a big jungle gym play area for toddlers and little kids. We threw our 5 year old's bday party here in the jungle gym area. We got the whole upstairs dining area to ourselves, which was awesome. Had about 25 guest and the dining area was nice and spacious. Our designated party planners were great, they did the best they could with what they got. A lot of back and forth with the drinks as they only give you one pitcher of water and 2 pitchers of pop. The drinks were unlimited with the party package but the kitchen was far from the play area so it took a while to get it refilled. The kids had a great time. Unlike other jungle gym places though , they didn't allow kids older than 12 to go up the slides and play areas. If your kid does get stuck then they said it was okay to go in there. They do kick you out after your allotted time. So if your party is only there for 3 hours, you have to vacate the party area after that. You can still go outside the kiddie area and press your luck to try to win a prize at the claw machines. They have lots of cute plushy items to choose from. It's kinda like a Dave N Busters but with way more stuff to do. Located inside Gurnee Mills Mall but they have their own entrance from the parking lot.

A while back I stopped into Flanagan's while playing designated driver and picking up my sister,…read moreand that's how I ended up finding this place! Quick disclaimer: I've only visited during the daytime, so I can't really speak to the late night atmosphere I'm too old to be out after 8PM! I ended up grabbing a seat at the bar because I was starving. Me and my sister had the great debate about chips and guacamole and smothered fries (I'm a chips and guacamole person!) we ended up getting both and they were both delicious Take the bartenders advice and add the steak to the fries! What really stood out was the staff. We don't know if it's us or them, but somehow we always end up talking to everyone wherever we go. From the bartenders to the managers, co owners, and even the cook I think everyone came out and talked with us and everyone was friendly and welcoming and seemed happy to be there, we appreciated the atmosphere! The drinks were good, the food was great, and the people made the experience memorable as we were being sad girls. We even ended up taking a group photo with everyone (please excuse my red Asian glow ). If you're looking for a casual spot to grab a drink, get some food, and unwind Flanagan's is definitely a good spot.

I recently visited this bar and grill, and overall it was a solid experience. Girl in the…read morepink/purple hair attended us very nicely and checked on us every other min. The atmosphere strikes a nice balance between relaxed and lively--great for hanging out with friends or catching a game. The staff were friendly and attentive without being overbearing, which made the visit feel comfortable. The food was definitely a highlight. The menu had a good variety of classic bar favorites, and everything we ordered came out fresh and flavorful. The burgers were especially impressive--juicy, well-seasoned, and cooked just right. The appetizers were also a hit, perfect for sharing. The drink selection was decent, with a good mix of beers and cocktails. Prices felt reasonable for the quality and portion sizes, which is always a plus. Overall, it's a great place to unwind, grab good food, and enjoy a fun, casual vibe. I'd definitely come back.