Nice thick burger with all the fixins'. Lettuce was weak, tomato slid off and didn't get to taste it, pickles were good and onions were plenty. Meat was seasoned lightly and had some juice. Bacon was there but tasteless. Bun was durable yet chewy and had a good taste. B- read more

Friday's South - Bacon Cheeseburger - Dive Bars Near Me - Belleville, Illinois

I love Fridays South but tonight when someone was vaping beside us, we left. I have been near people vaping and it usually is not too aromatic. This was very pungent, especially in a closed in space. I thought vaping was illegal in Illinois but the bartender said if they are discreet then she would allow it. This is the first time since the law passed, that this has occurred in Fridays South. Be forewarned, if you do not like smelling someone vaping, this may not be the place for you. They weren't too concerned with their customers who had to smell this and continue to smell it on my clothes and hair. read more

Great food Great service bartenders/waitresses where friendly always checking to see if we were ok

If you're not into anything fancy, this is the place. The food is amazing (burgers and pizzas). Service is great. Friendly folks. All the games. A TV in every corner. Gambling in back. read more

I couldn't decide between two or three stars, and then once I added up the experience... well it's a SOLID two. The place is small, but that doesn't allow for DIRTY. This place has so much junk all around it makes for just a huge dust bowl. The bartender on Saturday the 18th, never gave a name, but you go to the bar to place both food and drink order (which is fair this is a small place). We sat at a table, that obviously was not wiped down after the last customer... and if I was not sure of that when the "no name" bartender cleared the table next to ours it was confirmed... he simple threw away the trash and then took the reusables with him.. no spray or water or even a dirty bar rag hit the table. The food is another story, we decided to go with the special which was 3 Taco's for $4 (very bland and meat was suspect), we added Philly Quesadilla to split (was tasty, but a bit greasy for my taste), I had two bottle Beers and my husband had a soda. Our bill was $30. Now for that we had to serve our selves, the cook did bring food from the kitchen to our DIRTY table. My husband asked "no name" for the second beer but it never came and my husband went back up to the bar to retrieve it. For the $30 + tip we could have went MANY other places with better service, better food, and come on clean is expected at a place with food and drink... so all I could think of was how dirty is the kitchen? My suggestion is go to a place with owner, staff, and management who take pride it what they are offering, and appreciate the customer who works hard for their money and should get what they are paying for. Spend your money at a local place that you want to stay in business because they care about you. Go anyplace else...... go ahead RUN!!!! read more

The place blows but the food is delicious, the drinks are stiff, and someone keeps playing f-ing awesome music on the jukebox....wait... i guess it doesn't blow.. get there and enjoy yourself ASAP. Say "hi" to Steve, and order some taco. Cheers read more

Great place for food drink and socializing. I go the almost every Sunday to order pizza. So yummy and lots of topping choices. Hamburgers are really good and they have lots of different flavors. read more

85 Degrees inside. AC doesn't work. Worst bathroom in town that hasn't been cleaned in months. Pizza is good tho. read more

A much-needed bar in the area. There aren't a whole lot of places to drink along this region of Illinois St, so this bar is welcome. They also have a nice little outdoor area. read more

BelleVegas loves trophies. Softball, Baseball, Volleyball, Bowling..walk into a bar here, and odds are that you'll find at least one wall stacked high with golden piers of naked and plastic men. In this, Friday's South (Bellevegas location) is no exception. Illinois loves cod cut ups. In paper sacks. On Fridays. Also, in this, Friday's South (BelleVegas location) is no exception. Ok, not the paper sack. I love dive bars with popcorn machines. In this, Friday's South (BelleVegas location) is no exception. So following this equation, Illinois loves trophies and cod cut ups that I love for their popcorn machines. Or, something like that. Go on Wednesday nights for open mic. If you're lucky, Jesus will be your host for the night. See Randall the homeless Cheech impersonator sing American Pie and tell you how it sucks to be homeless. Watch and listen to bar hound female nameless dance and sing in her actually kinda hot mom jeans. Get some stag or other domestic for two bucks. Smoke outside. Eat popcorn. Look forward to your Friday cod. read more

This is a popular neighborhood bar, and it's a great place to go with friends for snacks and beer. They have some of the best pizza in town, and the beer is cold and reasonably priced. Watch the signboard out front for specials on codfish cutups, appetizers and buckets of beer. This is another historic pub which you should include in your Belleville pub crawl if you can. It's 6 blocks south of Main street on Illinois (route 159), just down the street from Mariachi's and across from Hick's bar-b-queue. Game room and outdoor smoking area. Popular stop for poker runs, ball teams and you-name-it. read more

Friday's South - Dive Bars Near Me - Belleville, Illinois

Friday's South is literally a bar...there's barely a dining area. Their food is absolutely delicious! I love the pizza, mini tacos, ravioli. Omg. Yum! I wish they would do carry out but unfortunately they don't. Their drink selection is horrible. Literally! You ask for the basic (what pretty much all other bars have) and they won't have it. Every drink I asked for (about 6 different ones) the bartender will say "we don't have that here but our other location does" lol I figure because it's a small bar. The owner and staff are super friendly! I agree with one of the reviewers that the restroom is not great. The exact description was on point. Sewage and pine sole is definitely what you smell! read more

My better half and I had won $50 in giftcards to here, so yesterday we decided to hop on the motorcycle, ride to Belleville and try it out. I have to say I really really enjoyed this place. We started out with fried mushrooms-they were really really good, hot out of the fryer and the breading was good, and served with ranch. Then we both got a side salad while waiting for our pizza. It was HUGE--- and although it was iceberg, it was still good...basic. but good. Then for the kicker.. the main event. Sundays is ANY pizza for $9.95... yes... seriously.. Any size, any toppings, whatever you want.... $9.95. We orderd the taco pizza, and it was PHENOMENAL... we were sooo full from the mushrooms and salad that we only ate a few pizzas and left the rest for the bar. We will definitely be back to try other pizzas, and different food.. the drink prices were also amazing- 3 beers and 3 rum and diets for 12.50... not bad if i do say so myself! :) read more

Friday's South (not to be confused with the chain restaurant) is a great long established neighborhood bar in old Belleville. It's got old school "cheers-like" bar decor, lots of regulars of all ages and decent food. I have not tried the pizza, but the customers rave about it. Like all Illinois bars, it is nonsmoking. read more

Great place for great food. Pizza onion rings, burgers, & more. Prices here are great. Clean restrooms. Nice tables for dining. Easy access lots of parking. Right off the main road. Touch tunes & atm machine. Our pizza was delish. read more

Great pizza and appetizers!!! Great place to meet friends for a beer and some food!! Service was good and friendly! Will be going again very soon! Very reasonaable prices. read more

Just had a great tavern pizza here. They had a sign saying "any burger $5.95". If you like dive bars, this is a must goto place.

Went in and sat down to order a pizza and beer. No one came to the table. The barmaid behind the bar was talking with her friends and did not acknowledge us. After 5 minutes we left and went to a different restaurant. read more

The food at Fridays is delish. The service all depends on the night and the bartender. My biggest complaint is that if you want anything other than a Budweiser or a rum and coke, you're out of luck. I didn't think I was asking a lot in looking for cake-flavored vodka (a common bar staple now) with sprite. Nope. Okay, asked for. Redds. Nope. Settled on a rail vodka with sprite and it was poured so strong I couldn't drink it. No joke. I appreciate the extra pour but not 3/4 of my glass and a splash of sprite. I'm not an alcoholic; that was my ex. I'd like a regularly proportioned drink, please. The last time we were there was a Saturday night, and they were very busy. Apparently kids are allowed in even at 11 PM because the mayor had his underage daughter there. To each his own, but I would think the bar would want to be extra careful since several Belleville bars have gotten stung in the past. Sadly since they were so busy, the only bartender couldn't keep up. I really wanted my check. Just wanted to leave. However I waited almost 15 minutes after asking for it. Then I waited at least another 10 until she brought it for me to sign. She couldn't seem to do two check requests at once so we waited yet again for my friends to get their check. Thank God they were together. A downside--especially for me--the bathrooms are freaking horrendous. They smell of sewer and obscene amounts of Pine Sol. Holy Jesus. I'm afraid to touch anything much less sit down. It's definitely a lesson in contortionism. All I can say is: for God's sake--pee before you come, and if you have to pee while you're there, it's time to go home...or out back to the parking lot! That would be safer and cleaner than these sesspool bathrooms. Gag. read more

The pizza is excellent. If ur here during lent, the fish is some of the best I've ever had. The beer selection is limited but they really do a great dive bar atmosphere. read more

friday's has great food and service i eat there three times a week and the food is always good no matter what you order please check it out