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.

Was invited to a birthday. Amazing, back room was spacious, clean, and welcoming. Music was great a…read morevariety. Bartender made great margaritas.

I have been here a couple of times now, hubby likes to grab a cold one before a show at the…read moreGenesee. Depending on the night it can be a bit scary. On our most recent visit the owner of the place, was behind the bar and she told us a bit about its twenty eight year history. She and her now deceased husband bought the place and named it "La Opera" after his favorite bar in Mexico. He passed away about ten years after buying the place and she has been running for eighteen years since. She decided to keep the name because it was important to him. Cheap beer, no food. Friendly bartenders. A very mixed patronage.

Found this place while in town for our son's navy graduation. Steve is fantastic. We were early so…read morehad the place almost to ourselves. Such great conversation we had! If you're looking for a local pub with a home feel this is the spot! After 15 mins we felt like family. Very welcoming. Stop by and tell Steve we said hi! Also, the bloody Mary's were top notch. Tap beer is super cold.

Got some good drinks at this Waukegan dive bar. It kind of looks ramshackle but it's not real…read moresketchy. Up North Pub has been a local hangout for years. Kind of quiet especially earlier. The service might be slow but it's friendly usually. Came in and got seats at the bar. It's a place that's been around awhile and looks like it. The bar from the outside appears it might be closed up. For sure though. it isn't. It's about $6 for basic cocktails, whiskey or whatever. Has no food except chips. They let people bring in stuff. Has some rough old school charm. It's located on Greenwood at Hickory. This is great for watching games or whatever.

Great food & drinks funny menu but drinks are good ... the vibez is just right !…read more Def be back!!!

Upon driving past the place looked extra sketchy but I was going with a group so I knew I was safe…read more However when you walked in this place is live baby. The music was bumping the drinks where decent and the people's energy omg I loved. There was a $5 per person cover charge that we didn't know about. Just thought I should bring that too someone's attention. Please go for yourself.

I'm not familiar with this area but I happened to be in town so I searched "cocktails near me" on…read moregoogle, and this place had 4.5 star rating. It also appeared to have several vegetarian/pescatarian options so I checked it out. It's 5:00 pm on a Wednesday and there's only one other customer in here. I ordered the calamari appetizer and it appears to be breaded and fried frozen calamari - the onion ring type. The liquor and beer selection is very limited. Nothing too great here except a couple of halfway decent bottles of scotch, surprisingly. The Yelp reviews star rating is much lower than the google reviews for whatever reason. I didn't see that until after I got here and sat down. There is Mexican music playing and the bartender is having a conversation in Spanish with the only other customer here. They seem to know each other. I was expecting a bit more from the google reviews and photos but as I said, I'm not familiar with the area. The calamari was served with a bland creamy orange colored sauce. Maybe I should have ordered the shrimp. No paper towels in the men's room but there is soap at least. The service was good but I was the only one there after a short time. It was $35 for 2 servings of cheap cabernet and a frozen calamari appetizer. I still tipped 20%. I probably would not come back.

There's a reason your restaurant is suffering. Turning away regulars for your half filled "private…read moreparty" is one of them...

Had some good drinks and food at this Waukegan bar and grill. It's a lot better than it looks. TR's…read moreFront Row is located in a pretty uninteresting area of town. A lack of good places around it certainly helps it. You can get a few healthier bar food options. Chill place when it's early. It's kind of far from a lot of other things, so it's mostly the same few regulars. There's Bob And Anne's close by, but that closes early though. Good prices. It's about $5 to get well whiskey. Food is actually amazing for a bar. There's even a few vegetarian options. It's about $8 for a Beyond Burger. This comes with potato chips or another side. Of course there's plenty of traditionally greasy stuff to get. There's pizza and wings that are popular. Good stuff as far as what to get in a bar. It's located on Greenwood as you can tell by the name obviously. There's slots and plenty of TVs, so it's got lots of entertainment, and there's food options for vegans and vegetarians.

A nice looking simple and old school bar. This place has a simple menu where you can watch the cook…read moreand essentially this is like a dive bar and a unique and Hidden Gem in Waukegan I would highly very highly recommend if you like these type of places

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.