Ok love this awesome neighborhood bar. Willah was awesome and the people there could not be nicer…read more The only ding is they allow smoking there.

This place is a real find. The staff is great and the owner buys rounds all the time. It seems…read morelike a transient bar because of all the temporary workers from BP. I love this bar...it's my kind of place!

The owner Flo runs a very clean & respectable business and has for many many years now...her bar…read morefeatures top shelve liquors..foreign and domestic beers as well as specialty beers. The place is huge and draws a wide age ranged clientele. Live bands, karaoke night and a separate party room that can be reserved makes Kenwood tap the best bar and grill in Hammond. Parking is good, lots of flat screen tv's bathrooms clean...the employees do a fantastic job.. 5 stars isn't enough

I've been coming here for some time and have gotten food on a few occasions - Seafood combo, fries,…read moreand the fried veggie platter; but TODAY i was AMAZED by the most delicious chicken I've had anywhere. I HIGHLY SUGGEST the 1/2 chicken and ask for a side of jerk sauce!!!

What a nice corner bar to have a relaxing drink or two. The…read moreowner is always pleasant and quick with a smile! Tell 'em mark sent you!

Great place while it lasted, Karen and company has moved on and the place was closed down by…read moreeminent domain. That's our government. However, you can find similar (friendly) shenanigans (with FOOD!) at their sister location, "Center Lounge" 1312 119th St, Whiting, Indiana, around the corner and down the street. No pool tables, but of course every game on TV!

Sometimes a place is just right. This is THAT place. We took a drive from Chicago to visit the…read moreMascot Hall of Fame in Whiting. More on that in my review of that. The Hall was closed for a 1-2pm lunch break, and we strolled what is a truly exemplary example of a small downtown. Ignore Google Maps, and turn left from Chicago to drive under the arch for Whiting's Main Street. You won't regret it. The highlight of our time in Whiting was this brewery. Great beer options, locally owned by a truly devoted (to food, beer, and town) couple. I'm not a beer drinker, but my man is a font of information and a man of highly trained tastes in the beer arena. Really. He loved the options we sampled, and I loved my usual 1-2 sips of one of them. The lunch special (yes, there is a lunch special) looked appetizing. the events they host (Horror Movie Trivia Night just ahead of Halloween) seemed fun and community-minded. But my favorite part of this stop was our conversation with the owners. I learned more in that conversation about the intersection of small business, community, and small towns than I've learned in any other 30 minutes. The folks at Bulldog care about their business, their locals, and even random visitors from the town to the north. Don't just drive by. Stop in. Say hi. I promise, you'll be glad you did.

Basically walked in and out. It smelled terrible as soon as we walked in…read more The bartender told us kitchen was closed on a Saturday afternoon. On day of visit they only offered 2 of their beers on draft. We walked out without ordering anything. Disappointing as we made a detour here on our way home from the beach.

We have been coming to Whiting the past four years for Pierogifest and we always start our days…read morehere. The bartender is friendly and we enjoy playing their bowling game before going to the festival. It is usually pretty empty other than regulars but we had fun watching the opening ceremonies of the Olympics with the small group. They have a lot of plants and trees near the front window. In 2023 we tried to sit at a table by the window, but my friend accidentally touched a tree when trying to sit down because it was so crowded with plants. Not a problem, right? She didn't snap it in half or knock it over. The owner saw this and started yelling at my friend and kicked us out of the (already empty) bar. Then this year after the festival we went in to have one more beer. The owner again was in there, and we started to play music on their Touch Tunes and we were singing along ( to Bob Marley, the most chill of all music). The owner yelled that this was "not a karaoke bar" and that if we continued to sing she would shut the jukebox off. We continued singing and she turned it off. We left the establishment despite full beers and she locked the door behind us at 10pm on a Saturday. It is clear that the owner of this tired, dirty and rundown bar is not interested in having any patrons other than her regulars, even during the town's biggest events of the year. We enjoyed this hole in the wall in the past, despite the bathrooms being dirty and flooded, despite there being no draft beer, and despite having to clear our own tables. But this was the last straw and we will not be back because the owner is not worthy of our money.

Well, the three stars depend on what you are looking for. Dive bar? Check. Smoking inside?…read more Check. Pool table? Check. Electronic dart boards? Check. Bathrooms with tp? Check. We were in Whiting for Pierogi Fest and after the parade, it was just bat-shit crazy on 119th. The Clipper, which from the outside looks like it was originally a funeral home, was our refuge. And a place to use the loo. There is absolutely nothing special about this place but it saved me from tragedy. Porta-potty tragedy.

You can not get a Guinness and a shot of Jameson for $10 in New Zealand; but you can here. I…read morehighly recommend.

Willow's Golden Pub. New owners, new vibe. Look man, they have a dog in the bar. For me, that is…read moreenough reason to go to this bar, if you are allergic you probably know already this isn't the bar for you. If you don't like dogs, you are probably fine. Willow is kind of shy for a golden retriever and won't come up to new people without a little encouragement. Pros: There is a dog in the bar. The staff was cool. Willow's moms were cool. Drinks were good. Cons: Could have more beer on tap. They just opened, I get it. But eventually...

This is a friendly place. We had a great waiter but it took so long to get our drinks. Our waiter…read moreexplained the bartender was new. Ok. No problem but why did I have to go ask after waiting 15 min for a drink when the place had about 11 people in it? Also, we went for drinks/food before a show at the Hard Rock (20 min away) after it was highly recommended by people doing the same as us- stopping before a show. We really wanted the cheese curds. Maybe a burger but none if it was available for some reason or another. Could you update your website? The website indicated none of this which would've been extremely helpful. We were hungry and wanted a cocktail!! Otherwise, I'd given all 5 because it is a cool place and friendly. Our waiter was great.

The address needs to be update on Yelp, it's 474 Fayette, down the street from Oakley…read more We tried to check out this brewery a few times at its old location and we didn't realize they moved until today. We got out and saw the sign on the door at the old building that they moved. So glad we got out the car and saw the new address and we went to check it out! We LOVED THE VIBE! Reminds me of downtown Las Vegas where I used to live. It's a cool spot! The staff, Michelle and Greg were so awesome! We enjoyed hearing some downtown Hammond history. The smash burger? OMG! The best I've had since I've moved to the Midwest! It was cooked right on the grill! Fresh! Hubby had the Caesar wrap and it was delicious! We so enjoyed the space, our time and the conversation! Can't wait to return!

This used to be the go-to local bar to blow off steam after a tough day at work. The clientele is…read morecomprised of a really cool mix of local south- siders (read: White Sox fans!) and UChicago staff/students. There is an epic wall mural that features different aspects of the city, including a huge Barack Obama head. As I said: epic. The bar is separated into two distinct parts, divided by a counter/tables in the center (you have to walk all the way around if you want to switch sides or move at the tables). On one side is the bar and a few TVs to watch the games, giving it a louder sports bar kind of vibe. On the other side there are a bunch of tables--almost like picnic tables. It feels very communal and laid-back. It's a place you can sip on drinks and easily spend time with a group of friends. The Cove is very group-friendly. My favorite part? My friend brings his dog there and it's no problem. Is this bar a dive? Yes. Do I care? No. Do I actually love it? Absolutely. Best bar on the area, hands down.

The owner Sonnie Kireta and his security Milton Brawner used excessive force brutally assaulting my…read moreson who was a 3 year patron. My son had to leave in a ambulance,. had to go through wound care and physical therapy, unfortunately he had to learn that no where is a safe space and Bars in Hyde Park are not safe just because it is Hyde Par. Milton the security and owner had been drinking as well that night that's what I was told.. Beware this is not a safe place. The matter is still allegedly still being investigated we n witnesses it wss April 23 2026 because they won't release the entire video footage because it probably would incriminate the. I am still disgusted! I guess they have special privileges... Cancel the Cove .....

Great place to eat and meet new people Great outdoor space…read moreto just sit and relax while having dinner and a drink.

Love this place real bad lol You can say I'm a regular but if I'm not there for the crispy tacos on…read moreTuesdays, they are my go to for my chicken Greek salad with Greek and ranch dressing. Sometimes I get extra feta too lol. Their nachos are really good both the chicken and beef. They always have drink specials and bar games depending on the day you go and it's a great spot to meet up with friends for awesome drinks and good food. Check them out!