Had cheap drinks at this bar in Elgin. It seems like a good place to watch games. The Dive Bar…read morecertainly has an appropriate name. Actually it's better than it sounds because it's clean. There's fun things including a pool table. Even with the name of it we still think it's a pretty cool bar. It's one of the few not fancy looking places in this part of the city. There's a few parts of it with their own atmosphere and gatherings. Basically it has a couple entrances. One is where they have the pool table. It's about $5 to get a basic cocktail. We got something with whiskey. Main bar area is in the middle. The other entrance goes to another seating area full of tables. Here is where to go if not sitting at the bar. They sometimes have events such as live music. Good bar that's better than many think it would be. It's located on Highland at Grove. They're open late including both weekdays and weekends.

Great local bar, fantastic pricing. As of NYE 2025 they're been open three days. Locally owned…read more Cash only for now

One of East Dundee's favorite Irish bars!! A fully stacked bar. Bartenders waiting to fill your…read moredrink. They have daily specials, check their FB page for each day. This is a local pub giving all your local pub vibes!!

Carol's Corner is a true local dive with a loyal, working-class charm. It really is the kind of…read moreplace that feels especially at home for the night shift crowd winding down. The atmosphere is unpretentious and familiar, built more on regulars than reinvention. Service is consistently good, and the food is surprisingly strong for a spot of its kind. It's a dependable three-star destination that delivers comfort, familiarity, and a better meal than you might expect.

East Dundee's favorite little "dive" bar. Located in the heart of Downtown East Dundee. Located on…read morethe corner of River street and Railroad Street. A couple stairs down and you are in a "Cheers" style bar/atmosphere. Come as you are, no one is stressing about your hair or outfit!! A fully stocked bar, and fun bartenders waiting to serve you! They have bags or chips and frozen pizza they can cook up in a flash for those late night cravings.

Very pleasant bartender and great service. Prices are very reasonable as well. Atmosphere is nice…read moreand has a old fashion bar look to it.

I love a good dive bar but Eaton's has probably been the weirdest dive bar I have ever been to…read more After getting carded, the bartender made it very clear that they only accept cash, how old school! But I didn't care, cash is all I had. I have been to some seedy bars but Eaton's was straight up scary! I was afraid to touch anything in fear I may leave with a disease. Décor: The set up was super simple, mainly made up of a colossal bar that took up most of the place. There were some booths and couple of tables along the walls, but that was about it. The walls are made up of wood paneling and exposed brick, while the ceiling was made up of some antique moldings. There are only 2 restrooms, 1 men's and 1 women's, that don't have paper towels. They have that revolving towel in the machine that just rotates the same sheet over and over, nastiness. There is a pool table stuffed in one of the corners of the bar along with a couple of slot machine-like arcade games, very fitting for the casino town. The Crowd: Like any dive bar it doesn't exactly attract many posh patrons which is why I like them! If I wanted to hang out with preppy brosef's I would go to a club. Service: A-ok, not too welcoming when you first enter but after they card you & order a couple of drinks they seem to warm up a little. Liquid Courage On Tap: Bud, Bud Lite, PBR Originally I was going to order something in a can or a bottle, just to protect myself from any herpe that may be floating around waiting to infect me, but when Berto noticed they had mason jars we were drawn in. 24oz Baller mason jar of Bud for $4.50? I'll take my chances against the herpe! I think it's safe, I'm pretty sure alcohol sanitizes anyway. Right? Eats: I'm not gonna lie, I could have munched on some bar food but the looks of this fine establishment terrified me. I'm sure if you even ordered food they would have a hard time starting up the grill because it didn't seem like the sorta place you have dinner and a few drinks. They have a corn dog machine that looked like it hadn't been turned on in years. Eaton's offers a variety of bagged chips and nuts. There are also 2 liquor store like fridges filled with pop. I have to mention the pickled mystery items in the life-size cloudy jar on the bar. It was very Moe's Tavern. Sounds: Other than the drunken banter of the regulars it was karaoke night. I am always up for karaoke! I did notice the line was fairly large but I put in my request anyway. I have to give props to the KJ, he didn't waste time with filler, he got everyone up n' out and before I knew it it was my turn! Parking: It's downtown Elgin, so all street parking. Overall: Eaton's, you really freaked me out at first glance but after getting to know you I think we may have something here. I will keep a mental note to always bring cash and to eat before my outing in tackling another mason jar!

This is a dive bar with no pretense what so ever…read more This is your classic rectangle bar designed for efficiency. The bar tender can spy everyone at a glance and so can you! The building façade is probably intimidating for the squeamish. Eaton's has no problem with that, nor do I. Cheers!

Yes, it's a dive bar but when 3 employees ask if you've been helped within the first 2 minutes of…read moreus arriving, that's impressive! Also, the steak sandwich was excellent!

Dutch Inn West is a true dive bar in the best, most unpretentious sense of the word. It leans into…read moreits no-frills charm, offering a laid-back atmosphere where the focus is less on polish and more on simply enjoying the moment. The experience is straightforward but dependable -- a place to grab a drink, relax, and settle into the kind of environment that hasn't tried to change with the times. It's a solid three-star spot that delivers exactly what you expect from a neighborhood dive. If you want to run into friends that you haven't seen since high school; this is your place.

This is the greatest little local place EVER!! The food is sooo good and the staff is amazing!…read moreD.J., Keegan and Ben are so attentive and fun, great vibes all around! Fun slots and darts, too! Can't say enough good things about this place, our absolute favorite

First time at Chicago Street Pour in Elgin, and I ordered to go…read more The painted words outside on the glass advertising the chicken pita is actually what made me stop in, but when I ordered it, the bartender said they don't offer it and it wasn't on the menu either. I ended up ordering the $9 lunch specials: a cheeseburger with scoop fries and chicken fingers. My husband said the cheeseburger was okay, and the customer service was friendly. One thing to note: the other lunch specials come with scoop fries, but the chicken fingers do not, they only come with dipping sauces. So I ordered an extra side of fries. The fries were actually good, but unfortunately, the chicken fingers were not. They were very, very greasy and not crunchy at all. Maybe the cooking oil wasn't hot enough, or the frying technique was off. I ended up removing all the beer batter breading, ate two of them, and tossed the rest. Overall, friendly service, but the food was just okay for our first visit. I'd probably try something different IF I return.

Locals dive bar. Service was very friendly. Ice cold beers. Gaming available for those wanting to…read moretry out their luck. They have a nice patio with umbrellas with the seating.

Used to be haunted, now that the ghosts are banished it's a 4'fer rather than fiver. Ask for…read moreSkeet's Treat & thank me later (have 20 cash ready)

We always call it "Barnacle Barney's" because it's tucked just off the bike trail along the Fox…read moreRiver -- the perfect little escape stop! Bandito Barney's Beach Club This casual retreat-style bar and restaurant has everything you want when you need to forget reality for a few hours. The food is great, reasonably priced, and the atmosphere is fun and relaxing. We had the broasted chicken with a couple of beers, and everything was excellent. The service and staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. We'll definitely be returning every time we're in the Chicago area!

Good: Nice outdoor patio, enjoyed the live music. Servers work very hard. Good cold beer, great…read morevariety of drinks. Bad: Food was not good, I got a pulled pork sandwich my husband got brisket sandwich, both very bland and tasteless. If we return for music we would eat elsewhere before going. We saw servers and food runners all night consistently with orders looking for tables asking customers if it was their order. I don't understand the confusion, there are numbers on the tables. Searching for tables seemed to consume alot of staff time. The drink orders took a very long time to get, no fault to the servers. They work very hard actually running back and forth all night. Very understaffed with servers and bartenders.

We loved this place! My fiancée and I went for a couple of drinks, and it ended up being more than…read morea couple! The atmosphere is super nice, and the bartenders are attentive. The only downside is that they don't offer any food or snacks, and we got hungry and had to leave.

Came here on a Friday night. It's a pretty chill, casual spot with couches to sit and kind of has a…read morelate 2000s vibe. The bartender and server who greeted us was really friendly and let us sit in the "VIP" section, which is a raised area near the back with more sofas. The couches in the general area were all filled. There's a bar and a few high tops by the bar as well. They have a huge selection of martinis with decent prices. I'd love to come back to try more, especially the dessert ones. They also have live music on Friday nights, and luckily we got there just in time before they started. Tonight was a jazz band and they were great!

Mary J - Had the 1st night of our 50th high school reunion there and it was GREAT! The manager and…read morewait staff were wonderful in working the event, even when more people showed than we anticipated. FYI they could have had prepared food available for everyone on arrival - we opted for everyone to order what they want to eat and drink and pay their own bill. Classmates loved that option, the venue, and the evening. Recommend venue for an evening out with family or friends, but also for larger parties.

Walnut Speakeasy has the foundation of a solid neighborhood bar -- the food is decent, the drinks…read moreare fairly priced, and the concept itself has some appeal. On paper, it feels like the kind of place that should work well for a casual night out. Unfortunately, the atmosphere is weighed down by the tone set behind the scenes. Interactions from management toward staff came across as unnecessarily harsh and uncomfortable, which noticeably affected the experience. Combined with a nighttime crowd that can occasionally feel a bit rough around the edges, it becomes harder to fully enjoy what otherwise could have been a much stronger spot.