Dive bar vibes and a solid menu, what's not to like?…read more On a recommendation, we came in strictly for the wings. Of course we accompanied them with some beers and fries! The fries, however, were the only saving grace... the beers (draft) were cool (NOT cold) and the wings were nothing special and WAY over-sauced. They were SWIMMING in the buffalo sauce. The dry-rub ones were okay but, now that I think of it, I actually think it was more so that they were not sauced than the rub (which I'm not certain they remembered to include...). The patronage seems to be a steady stream of regulars, which is cool, but I suspect that is what's keeping this place afloat. But hey, our bartender was nice! The place itself, while divey, is pretty big, with lots of booths, a few pool tables, darts, etc. They have a lot to offer they just have to make some adjustments to their food provisions. I'll be looking for alternatives before making a return visit in the future.

The best wings on Earth are here at Pug Mahones. Zero exaggeration. It's always a pleasure to…read moredrink at this bar and I can't wait to visit again. Seriously, you shouldn't ever leave without getting their Cajun dry rub wings.

Went for lunch today. My partner and I split the Reuben sandwich. Has to be the best around. We…read morehave been doing this for years. Server/bartender was great as usual. Always have exceptional service no matter who it is. GO GET A REUBEN!

Food has always been delicious and as ordered. Small bar with a friendly staff and patrons. Try…read morethe wings!

Excellent fish fry on Friday. The owner and staff are very friendly and helpful. A great…read moreneighborhood place. Worth a shot if you're in Round Lake.

Went on a Friday, first off the food (fish fry both fried and baked) was delicious! Most…read moreimportantly, the service and just downright salt of the earth Midwest hospitality reminded me of what I missed the most moving out to California. Cindy is an absolute doll!

Whether you are sitting inside this establishment or outside, you will not get disappointed with…read morethe food or service! This local town pub starts your table off with a bowl of freshly popped popcorn to get that salty fix we all desire before indulging in an ice cold beverage. Their menu includes everything from burgers to seafood specialties. My sister gobbled up their shrimp tacos that were bursting with flavor! As for myself, I devoured their wings, as they came out hot, crisp, and spiced perfectly without having to drench them in sauces. For the first time, I brought my pup with me to enjoy sitting outside - who then proceeded to entertain fellow diners along with their live musician. My Frenchie took pictures with town residents, had a young customer take him for a walk, and even got a selfie with our waitress. Everyone treated him like a celebrity! Casual, extremely friendly, and great tasting food sums up a hometown experience you shouldn't pass up! Keep popping GROVE! Bingo's 1st night-out-on-the-town in Spring Grove received a 5 STAR rating thanks to this pub and grill!

OMG! The best food and service by far! I love the Tinsel Tavern for the holidays. Olivia was the…read moremost attentive server. I appreciate the consistency of the amazing food and absolutely awesome service! Happy Holidays!

Food is goodd. Service is great by Michelle…read more Thank you. Ambiance is good. Highly recommended. Pic's below is provided:

The food is delicious!! Everything from soup to pizza to…read morefish and chips, Outstanding!! The burgers are absolutely scrumptious, no other burgers can compare to their burgers The daily specials are amazing. Fantastic food at unbelievable prices! You have to try it to believe it !!

One of the best tavern style pizzas at a reasonable price…read more Friendly staff, atmosphere and clientelle

*update* my wife & I decided to dine in for the first time & I gotta say, the service is horrible…read more If you're not a "regular" who's drinking alcohol, the waitress simply doesn't care. We seated ourselves & the waitress came by to take our drink order. When she came back, we ordered a cheesesteak & Philly chicken. 30 minutes goes by & the only thing we got were napkins & a bottle of ketchup. She went to the tables around us but never checked in with us. We have both worked in the food service industry & we know that you should never walk by your table without checking in. No, "your food will be out in a few minutes" or, "are you doing okay?" Nothing. Pizza is still very good. I however can not recommend dining in unless you like to waste your time while being treated differently than the regulars. Horrible, horrible, horrible.

Note, this is a review of Famous Freddie's as a customer that enjoys their great location and…read moreentertainment ( music, bingo,etc)... late afternoon and early evenings inside and outside.. I am not the late night club customer. Food is consistently 3 star. That isn't a discredit to them, it is what their menu is. The preparation is consistent. The bartender/ wait staff service on the other hand ranges from a sub zero to 5 star. If you want miserable service, show up between 4:45pm and 5:15pm on a Friday during "shift change" of the bartenders at the outside bar (an odd time to change over all the bartenders). Pre 4:45 generally great service at the bar. Post 5:00..hit or miss. Away from the bar outside, totally hit or miss (not because of lack of staffing). Inside, consistently top notch.

If you want to eat grilled food with your favorite drink on the lake, go to Famous Freddie's. If…read moreyou want to dance the night away, also go to Famous Freddie's. I've gone during the day and at night and I love the environment during both. During the day is when you really get to enjoy that it's on the lake. The outdoor seating is so nice and there's also a large covered bar outside if you need more shade. Waitresses will take your drink orders, but you do have to go inside to order food. They have the order numbers on display outside too though so you can go back to your table and wait instead of standing inside. My seasoned vet friends told me I had to try the kabobs and definitively, I will never not order the kabob when I'm here. Also the shrimp with cocktail sauce are the perfect lake day bite and they'll give those to you as soon as you order. The vibe definitely shifts at night and is a much younger crowd with everyone hanging out upstairs either at the bar or on the dance floor. The DJ always plays good music that you just want to sing along to, but the nights can be hit or miss as far as it being packed or not. Either way it's always fun. Everyone on staff is pretty helpful and they add to the fun. The vibes are just right. Price wise, you may spend $20+ a person for food but it's great quality and sooo good. The drink prices are pretty normal for the area/being on the lake. The last time I went on a Sunday there were some ambassadors that were giving out drink samples too so even if you feel like drinks are pricey, you might catch a break by getting a chance to try a drink or two. Freddie's also owns the Airbnbs next door so you can rent those out and spend the whole weekend out here.

Food is good. We had calamari, lobster dinner & skirt steak…read more We came today for the prime ribs but I guess they haven't served it for a while Service is excellent from Lisa. Ambiance is good. I'll be back again. Thank you for the great customer service. Pic's above provided:

Went here by word of mouth. Was disappointed at best…read more Ordered a steak sandwich and a patty melt. Wife didn't care for her steak sandwich and the patty melt was greasy and full of grizzle. Fries were cold and soggy and out the door was 40 bucks for both. . Won't be back.

Decent jukebox, massive Coors on tap when we visited. We were both overheating because we were on a…read morelong walk and I think we stayed a little bit too long because my little cash ended up in the jukebox during our music war, I hollered at my guy for playing Weezer and a few people laughed but yeah, that was a silly day and the bartender was a very good sport. I'm going to order pizza and review it once I settle more in my new place. So far Spring Grove has never disappointed me. I used to vacation near here as a kid and we would always get excited to go camping at our site. I gotta say I never saw it coming! I did notice that a lady at the bar ordered a nice Italian Beef, it looked full and pleasing to the eye. She made it half way through and wrapped up the rest for her husband to finish for his late night snack which I found charming. I think I called her a better woman than I! Another guy was having something at the end of the bar but I didn't notice it. There were a couple of people in the front dining room and nobody on the patio, but I suspect that it is a different story in the evenings. Tons of televisions, sporty decor, clean bathroom, spotless kitchen and a fun menu. I will be back. I like getting pizza for takeout and sharing it with the beau walking back. It's exercise we agree upon.

Haven't visited much since new ownership took over so decided to return for 1/2 price pizza on…read more7-27-26. A familiar waitress was our server and that a definite plus Food came quickly as usual minus the cornmeal on the bottom of pizza ( not a problem for us) everything was great tasting and service great as well. Then came the bill... large thin crust meatlovers is advertised on the menu for $28. The bill charged us $18 instead of $14. Our other pizza was also priced not at a 50% discount. Asked our server if she could explain this difference she said when she started her shift she was told to ring things up this new way. Basic pizza is 50% off but all toppings are charged at regular price. That includes the specialty pizzas listed on the menu for a specific price. We figured we were charged $8 more than usual under this new policy. I'm not looking to get anyone in trouble just looking to expose what I think is false advertising. The original owner served true 1/2 price pizza and filled the restaurant last night the restaurant was really empty. I hope this isn't going to happen with other special nights ! It would be a real shame to lose a great restaurant that has a bar in a town where the normal is to have a bar that just happens to serve some food! Don't let this happen!

The inside is decent enough and the bartenders are nice, but the star of this show is the outdoor…read morearea. It's a little beach with tables and seating, absolutely wonderful on a nice sunny day. No complaints, I think they have a grill but we didn't try the food. Worth a stop if you are on the chain.

Interesting that this business wasn't on yelp. Made a quick stop to bar a beer while boating around…read morethe chain. Nice staff and good beer. Outdoor seating but went inside and had a beer with the nice bar tender and met the locals. All around nice.