Oh, Kenosha. Tonight is the night I have been waiting for: finding someplace in town about which I…read moream actively, wholeheartedly jazzed about patroning. The boyf and I stumbled across The Port of Kenosha Beverage House two weeks ago, driving home a different way than we usually would go so that we could potentially stop at the 22nd Ave Dairy Queen. Heading westward on 50th St, the red neon sign that read "The Port" on the front of a house caught both of our eyes for the first time. We vowed to check out this bit of potential awesomeness before I returned to Atlanta and finally did so tonight. And yes, it is as awesome as the red sign intimates. No, The Port doesn't have a kitchen. And no, it doesn't take plastic, so plan ahead or use the ATM inside. But it does have the fabulous, laid-back dive bar vibe, tons of places to sit and hallways to meander, and the best-stocked jukebox I've seen in a long time (Nine Inch Nails, Beck, Prince, Bowie, Dwight Yoakam, the Go-Go's = yes, please). And it's clean, aesthetically pleasing (check out the wood detailing on the covered and screened back patio), and warm and fuzzy (case in point, the optimism painted on the walls of the ladies' rest room). And, duh, it has good drinks, too, from cans of Busch to summer ale on tap to summer mixed dranks (I can personally vouch that their $5 pints of Blue Hawaiians and Hurricanes are delicious, strong, and colorful). "If my [dude] friends came to visit me in Kenosha, this is definitely the place I'd take them," reports the boyf. Living far away from Wisconsin, they are unlikely to do so anytime in the near future, but I know that I'll definitely be pulling for return visits whenever I'm in the 'nosh.

A great place to spend a Friday afternoon. One of my favorites is when sight-seers stopped by to…read morecheck it out. You can always tell those that have never been in a dive bar before. p.s. And the owner is top notch.

A small scary S hole with live human. Excrement. This is a awful bar that offers people nothing…read morewith most f.drunk out of their mind and staff as friendly as an SD panzer division The beer tasted skunk and chips were out of date. A few people hogged the pool table and this dump bars be the worse I have seen yet

Awesome bar good people nice enviorment cheap prices great drinks good pizza fast service i like it…read morewill return

Stopped into The Tipsy Kiwi. Good drinks, good vibes, and amazing music selection. I will return.read more

Fantastic place to get drinks or food, really fun events weekly, and very nice staff!read more

A rude bar with only two TV screen and few beers to choose from. The building…read moreWas old but the service atrocious as the bartender was disappearing and yakking with her friends and refused to turn one TV no one was watching from the Simpsons to something else. This place was a total disappointment and I would recommend people to skip this place AMAP if I the area and is not worth a stop

Hidden gem with top notch mixologists. Great beer selection too. And personalities galore…read more Beautiful beer garden with impromptu baggo competitions. Always friendly and inviting. Packer games here are quite energetic. But opposing fans are always made welcome. Like me. Highly recommend. I travel far to my only bar. A dive bar it is not. I challenge you to find a classier joint. Pretentiousness is an occasional import. And swiftly exported.

A good family owned bar. They have great drink specials, good selection of beer, great bartenders…read morevery attentive. I've seen bars where the bartender sits at one end talking to friends and will only fill your drink if you call over and ask them to. Rat Race is not like this. As soon as you finish your drink they're right there. They have pool and darts and I'm not sure but I think a trivia night.

Chill and laid back environment. Bar tender was absolutely amazing. She was friendly and made sure…read morewe were never thirsty. Very clean facility from the patio to the bathrooms. Establishment is well taken care of and the staff takes great care of their customers. We will definitely be back!!

Great place, bands every weekend! Pool table, 7 dart…read moreboards, smoking area outside. Great bartenders and ALWAYS a great time with my friends! YES! This bar is OPEN!

Hattrix club is one of my favorite STILL OPEN bars. for some reason YELP states its closed.. which…read moreIS NOT TRUE.. and is still in business. ACTUALLY there is a pretty great metal show tonight 2/23 at 8. I have been going to this bar for the last 10 years. And living in a city full of watering holes... this is by far my preferred choice place to go. it has great people, great bartenders, supports local music and has shows almost every weekend and other events and parties (sometimes themed which i am a fan of) GREAT PRICES! And everything from pin ball to dart machines.. this place has something for everyone and every one is welcomed with open arms. it's a feel good place. AND VERY MUCH IN BUSINESS ;) I highly reccomend it!

First time going to The Garage. Well above average burger and fresh cut fries.My bartender Melissa…read morewas awesome. I'll definitely go again.

Our burger club always ventures a little further out during Thanksgiving and the summer when our…read moreschedules are a little lighter, so in 2025, we ventured out to Kenosha for The Garage. It was a weeknight, but the street we were driving up to get here was a little dark and run down. But don't let that deter you. They have a nice sized parking lot for their location. Then we walked inside and found a narrow room with a bar running the length of one long wall and counter height tables and chairs perpendicular to the opposite wall. They really jammed in as much as they could in the space that they have. The ambience was dark and moody. They were playing hard rock and the bar had a couple of regulars sitting inside. At the end of the bar at the far end, was a cubicle of a kitchen. That's where the magic happens. Their menu is simple: appetizers, burgers, and build your own burgers. That's it. We all built our own burgers and they have a LOT of options. However, the build your own may start at $9, but each topping adds to the cost. But who cares? The burgers were phenomenal! Their website clearly states, "Best burgers, ever." And they're not wrong. The burgers were juicy, flavorful, and delicious. Probably one of the best burgers I have ever had. And everything is made in this tiny area at the end of the bar. We were the only people in the place after about 20 minutes, but again, who cares. The staff were extremely friendly. Their playful banter and bickering when they cleaned up was hilarious to listen to, and they were lovely to talk to as well. One of our group wanted to pick up some Spotted Cow beer (you can't get it in Illinois) and asked about a place to get it nearby. They suggested Shenanigan's with a drive-through just a couple blocks away. We have to make another trek back. They are awesome and their burgers are great, too!

Solid vibe here in a Friday night! Lots of friendly people gathered around pool tables, dart…read moreboards, and even ping pong in the side room! Bar staff and security were accommodating, attentive, and professional. Gaming machines also add to the vibe of the place and definetly keep it high energy! Snacks were available for purchase on the bar wall as well! Great evening!

It's a great dive bar with all the locals. I went during the day when it was just hometown folk…read morewhich is exactly how I describe Wisconsin

u want a dinner spot? u got 1/2 dozen of the finest restaurants-no a dozen-of the best meal places…read morenow known as 'Restaurant Row 2020' go to any of them, or Casa Capri for incredible food. you want a 'dive bar'? The Maven Sandy? makes me pump from 4 up to 5 stars.

After seeing that John Tafford with Bar Rescue helped this establishment, I called for information…read moreand where I could see their site online and was told there was none and to visit the bar. Not many reviews available which is a red flag for us.

I'd like to update my previous review. We stopped in because we were in the area, and it was…read moresurprisingly one of the tastiest, juiciest burgers I've ever had. It was lunch time on a Friday. Very impressed. Great job Rons, you've found your groove again!

If you live up North, in the Northern suburbs, you realize that you have a great advantage in that,…read moreyou can shop and eat around Old Orchard or you can drive into the city and enjoy downtown or a neighborhood spot. However, you can also drive North, into Wisconsin, which is just 40 minutes North. We like to shop at Pleasant Prairie Outlet and after shopping for about five (5) hours, you will get really hungry. Hence, we almost always visit Tenuta's because there isn't quite anything like it by me. But that's a different review... I say all that to say, after getting Italian meatballs, cookies, and Cannolis from Tenuta's, you will immediately notice Ron's Place, right across the street!! They have a local and dedicated following. Yes, you will see Green Bay Packers decorations and people in Packers clothing, gasp!! But!! Their burgers are incredible and so are the cheese curds. They are also known for their Long Island teas but it's kinda early for me when I come here. Check out my pics - I always get the cheese curds, chicken strips, I've switched it up from time to time with my burger selection. Today, we got the extreme burger and it's definitely shareable, it's a gigantic double patty cheeseburger (I selected American cheese). Great service, cool & local Vibes, diners are usually talking shop, the people sitting next to you will be catching up and talkin about Jack and Diane. You can look directly into the open kitchen and see them preparing the great plates of food. Look at the pics on the wall and you will see a pic of McMahon in Packer uniform - the Packers won the Super Bowl that year...sigh...