Waiter said she was too busy to busy to bake a pizza and we asked for water and she looked at us…read moreand continued to smoke a cigarette with a customer. This was one 7/27 around 11:30pm. Poor service. Would not recommend.

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.

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!!!

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

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.

This was the best place growing up I remember the smell of inside going in to get my cheeseburgers…read moreI been gone 20 yrs it's sad to hear they closed had the best food

Dusty's is a hidden gem. I love restaurants that you're a little unsure driving by if you should…read morego in, but when you sit down you know you are in the right place. First thing to remember, it's a bar (w/ good food). No credit cards. I've never looked to at a menu (I'm not even sure there is a menu???) I've only looked at the "specials" on the table. . . .Walleye, Lake Perch, Frog Legs, etc. The fish is served with "appetizers". . .rolls, cottage cheese, beets, coleslaw, kidney bean salad. Those who grew up going to Phil Smidt's or Teibels will know the style. . . .it's a bar fare version of Phil's. My favorite is the Lake Perch w/ drawn butter. It's reasonably priced and friendly service. I'm pretty sure every time we've been there it's the same people working and eating/drinking. Get there early on a Friday because the local Firemen always eat up all the specials early . . we are talking 6pm or earlier!!!

Absolutely the best bar in Griffith if not northwest Indiana. All the people that go there are…read morefriendly and inviting. Drinks are at a great price and the building is spacious.

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...

We were in town for a hockey tournament and 18th Street has been on our list to check out. We were…read moregreeted as soon as we walked in the door and grabbed a seat at the bar. Great selection of beers along with a full bar. It was just a quick visit for us so we appreciated the well-stocked to go cooler!

Fun to sit at the bar...never know who you will run into.....oh.....and the Sex And Candy is…read moreawesome.....

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.

Owner Sonnie and DJ/Security Milton brutally beat up a customer outdise of the bar April 23, 2026…read morewhich started with the DJ/Security using excessive force on the customer inside of the bar. The young man was outside talking to associates about the situation and the owner came out and attacked him and the DJ joined in and beat him. Customer left in ambulance and is seeking medical care. The owner and DJ needs to be arrested! There were numerous witnesses to this incident

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Small World but big flavors haha!! I am snob for certain things and hot wings are one. They had…read morevery very good hot wings in my expert opinion, the sauce was perfect and they were pretty crispy just like I like. I did also order fish tacos for my wife which she enjoyed and some mozzarella sticks too which were subpar to be honest but I still ate them haha. When you walk in you see a pretty long spacious bar area, and the dining space which was a good size for the building size. I am a big TVs to watch at the bar guy and they didn't have very many in there, I have a better set up in my basement. The bartender was quick and attentive while I waited for my order, that was a plus. A down side is the parking lot area isn't very organized and will have you parking in the neighborhood. As a whole Small World Inn Bar and Grill is a nice spot for some good eats and I assume some good drinks. I definitely will be back to get wings!!! Check them out when you are in the area. Rodney Out!!