Very fun dive bar! Atmosphere is very unique and bartenders are very friendly! Nice spot to relaxe…read morewith a beer or have a quiet conversation with some friends. Sometimes theres live music too!

I love me a good dive bar…read more This one just isn't *as* good as others in the area, IMO. (But don't get me wrong, I plan to keep coming back!) The low-down... Never, ever open on Sunday. Prices are as expected. Oozes character. Tons of booths, all etched by years of patrons. Pool table. Not crowded like so many other IC watering holes. Full bar, about four beers on tap. Never loud, a good spot to catch up. Jukebox music. Friendly staff. Oldest bar in IC. (Circa the 1930s) SUPPOSEDLY, Kurt Vonnegut had drinks here. Rad. Dave's Fox Head Tavern is a must-see. Grab your flannel and your Chucks-- go get a pint of Pabst.... like now.

The bartender was very liberal in his remarks, Justin was very forward expressing his opinions,I…read morejust came in for a drink not a lecturer about how Ice is violating civil rights...

I use to visit this place semi regularly when I lived out of town. Now that I am in town I have not…read morevisited so my return is long overdue. This is a nice comfortable place to visit with several regulars having their beverage of choice while deep in discussion solving the world's problems. This is a typical sports bar heavily favoring the Chicago Cubs as you can probably tell from the name. There are pool tables, a jukebox, video poker and lots of TVs. Lots of lighting but the place still seams on the darker side. The only staff I saw was the man behind the bar and there has to be someone in the kitchen because people were ordering food. It looked like the typical bar food, deep fried and burgers. I have eaten here in the past and enjoyed that meal. Cubs fan or not this is a nice place to visit and you can feel welcome. Parking and entrance is in the rear so don't miss out!

Haven't been here for more years than I care to admit to, but I found myself back gor a Christmas…read moreget together. It took me back to the days of goingbto local neighborhood bars. While the place isn't fancy, it's comfortable and quiet. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Might not be the place for trendy cocktails, but its good for a quiet get away

I visited this bar for karaoke on a Friday night and am very unimpressed by the karaoke hosts and…read morethe way they managed their system: Here are the issues: 1. The announcer was intoxicated: A rule of thumb for karaoke hosts is to always be aware and able to run karaoke to the best of their ability. After several drinks, the KJ was noticeably under the influence and being rude while interrupting karaoke singers. He may have thought he was being funny, but it came across to me as rude and unappreciative of the singers. 2. The announcer would interrupt songs with commentary: The KJ would frequently interrupt the singers (on his mic) with commentary and jokes. I found this extremely disrespectful to the singers. It was distracting to the singers, the audience, and made me feel uncomfortable. 3. The announcer was rude to me directly: During one song, he started laughing and made a comment of "well if you were to do it right". I know he somehow meant it as a joke, but I was embarrassed and that was completely uncalled for. At the end of the night, he restated he appreciated me coming out and hopes that I'd return, but as a KJ myself, there are things you just don't do when running karaoke. Being sober and able to make good judgments, respecting people when it's their time to shine, and being courteous to those around you are essential. This will be my first and last time visiting the Red Lion Lounge.

This review is for the new Marion location. Nice location was packed on a weekend. Very "boujee"…read moreas a martini and small plate restaurant. Martini selection was excellent and tasted very good. Good menu with small appetizers and entrees. I have two main issues with this place. 1. Extremely slow service. There were 2 servers and 2 bartenders for 40 tables. Very slow on everything. 2. Food was good but pricey for the amount you receive. Don't go here unless you have a couple hours to kill and/or you aren't hungry. There are much better places to eat for the value. That being said it's a cool venue with a good martini selection and full bar.

Drinks and an appetizer before dinner…read more Feels like an upscale place but casual dress is perfectly fine. It also feels like a great date place if you're so inclined. Plenty of seating on padded benches, tables and at the bar. Comfortable place, feels sleek and hip. I'd love to see a fireplace in it for some reason. The drink menu is extensive. Wine and beer along with most any martini flavor you could come up with. Seriously, if you can't find a martini or three that you like here, you shouldn't be going out. The food menu is flatbreads and finger foods, perfect for a place to come before a dinner elsewhere. The staff have always been friendly and helpful with suggestions or questions.

Food - very limited. Service at tables not good. Bartenders are not friendly, need customer service…read moretraining. Ambience - none Owner is clueless.

Always great music playing. It's definitely a local hangout. Karaoke sometimes. Worth a look.read more

This is such a cozy place to sit and relax after a long day at the office. It is dark in places and…read morelighter in others and I think they have outside seating also. A great selection of craft beers. I don't think they have food but they do provide free bar snacks. The decorations make you feel like you are in a castle with the comfy chairs and fireplace. Or choose to sit in the front window. It is on a dead end street so the traffic is not bad and there is plenty of parking. If you are looking for a lounge type attmosphere then this is a great place to visit. Caution: I think they are closed on Monday nights.

We came in on a Wednesday. The doors were open. We sat at the bar, while listening to two managers…read moretalk at the bar , about staffing needs while on their laptops. We sat for 3-4 minutes before I asked if someone was a bartender. We were told the bar was not open till 3 pm by a manager, who was aloof, to us being there less than a foot away. Ok ay attention to who sits down in your establishment.

Nice little dive bar! Offer limited food, wine, draft beer also! Occasionally have music and the…read moreowners are great!

Wednesday is their tenderloin special for $8.50…read more You can get it breaded or grilled. You can get either sandwich regular or spicy. My first time there and I'll be back!

This is a great spot to sit outside and enjoy the weather. The outdoor area is spacious and super…read morecute. Two outside areas to pick from but my favorite is the upstairs tiki bar. They have really good food too! But mainly we go for the fresh lemon presses. Not far off the bike trail so we bike there all the time. Definitely a place to check out.