Julie was the best! We had an awesome experience when we visited! Great place, couldn't have asked…read morefor a better time

I have been wanting to try this distillery ever since I saw a segment on them on one of the local…read moreTV stations. We stopped in on a Saturday afternoon around lunch time. They have a few parking spaces in the front of the building with a larger lot in the rear. It was not too crowded and we were seated immediately. Our server Michaela was very friendly and suggested a few food items for my wife which were GF. I started with the House Old Fashion and my wife had the Bee's Knees. Both were very good and cost 10.00 each. For lunch I tried their Pecan Whiskey BBQ wings. 5 wings cost 10.00. They were good size and very tasty but I didn't taste any of the Pecan Whiskey flavor. My wife had the Barbacoa Tacos which were filled with braised beef. She could only eat 2 of them so I had the third taco. Flavorful but I would have preferred more salsa or a dipping sauce. I wanted to try their Drop Dead Bourbon separately so I had a small tasting. I loved it so much I bought a bottle to bring home. Cost was 60.00. The history of this distillery dates back to 1857 and is one of Illinois' oldest standing distillerys and was once Al Capones largest bootlegging facility during prohibition. I would love to go back and try a few more of their hand crafted cocktails and one of their signature burgers.

Great little tavern. Perfect stop when you're out to get a beer. We love it. I recommend.read more

I've been wanting to stop in this place in the old village of Brunswick for some time. Yelp…read morereports this as closed, but it's open and the hours on this page are accurate. I finally made it here last night. Brunswick is an old German settlement that was founded in the mid 1800's. It's about two miles west of Cedar Lake/US 41, along 133rd/135th Avenue. The tavern sits at the southeast corner of 135th and Calumet Avenue. You can tell that the building is very old, but kept in very nice condition. We arrived around 6:30 PM, came in through the back door and settled up to the old bar. The owners were watching TV at the bar, waiting to serve those who came in. The menu is very simple: a good selection of domestic bottles (Miller, Bud, Coors, etc.) and a few imports (Grolsch, Warsteiner). The owners were very nice and we talked about the history of the tavern and Brunswick. According to the owner, this has been a continually-operated tavern since 1856, when it served as a stop for stagecoach travel. The tavern was very clean and had a lot of neat, old swag including a vintage Old Style light fixture. Beers were reasonably priced. It doesn't appear they serve anything but bottled/canned beer and lemonade, but definitely worth the stop for a cold beer. I'll be back next time I'm in the area!

Dick's R U Crazy is the lone successor to a Calumet region Gay scene that once boasted five (5)…read moreflourishing and active Gay bars of which one was exclusively for Lesbians. Unfortunately, Calumet City succumbed to a sad combination of white flight and city officials Hell bent on destroying the State and Stateline entertainment corridor, leveling solid historic properties into a barren surface level wasteland, that remains void to this very day. We were once guided by the bright neon signs and chasing lights, like a mini-Las Vegas strip it was. God forbid someone was drinking, carrying on, staying out until past 4 a.m. and having a Gay ole time. So here we are at Dick's R U Crazy, this lone Gay venue has been established in 1990 and serves as a beacon of life for area Gays. It offers a traditional Gay bar feel from back in the day with two (2) chalk dusty pool tables and an eclectic variety of your usual patrons. A corridor leads past the restrooms on the right that opens up into a lounge area with intimately lit tables, a stage and runway avec drag drapes. However, classic Drag shows and those once crowned as bar royalty, drag queens, have been replaced in a new world favoring karaoke. Ugh! You cannot miss what you do not know. In my opinion, today's bar music or what I heard at Dick's was a bore. It's choppy and doesn't flow one song to the next. Who wants to hear and see Seth Meyers bash Trump on Big TV screens on a Friday night in your bar? A total waste of fun time! There must be something far more entertaining and uplighting to fill in the background with to get people up and dancing. Dancing!!? What the F..k is that? One might ask! Dick's R U Crazy is a Gay oasis in a desolate desert environment that doesn't offer many better options short of going into Boystown/Chicago . Hopefully one day the Calumet Region Gay scene will rebound. Dick's R U Crazy is a continuing work in progress.

Love this bar. Free popcorn , divey, cheap drinks and friendly bartenders. All of them. Pretty…read morechill spot. Very open to straight couples as well. Overall great place to people watch.

Kudos to Bridgett The Chef. She always makes good food and…read morethe menu has made Johnny's a food stop as well as a nice bar. I came in as she was closing the kitchen desperate for food. She made me a lovely Caprese Salad. It was a perfect blend of mozzarella, tomato, basil and balsamic. Thank you Food Goddess Bridget!

NEW OWNERS! I Personally met the new Mr. And Mrs. Fun and they truly are the most beautiful people!…read more Great dining experience! The food was perfectly prepared and beautifully presented. They proudly serve Meats by Linz which makes for a fantastic smash burger and mouth watering steak sandwich! Their chicken tenders and crispy buffalo chicken sandwich is hand battered in the 3 Floyds Deluxe Lager Beer. Their prices have been lowered and we will definitely be back! They are killing it!

Tavern of the Oaks has great food. I highly recommend the wings and pizza. A community…read morebar....reminds me of CHEERS! The owner Maria is cool and the bartenders are great-Frank,Amy,Sammy,Steve,Nichole and Shannon. Let's not forget Nila, the cook!! She can throw down in the morning. Great spot to stop after work. Right by the casino. Breakfast menu is fire, grits, eggs and bacon, hash browns and pancakes

Who needs Five Star restaurant when you have an excellent Dive Bar to eat at. They are very…read morefriendly and welcoming you will kids running around outside which is nice to see. The food selection is amazing we started with Garlic Cheese Curds which were delicious. We did sandwichs the hubby got the 1/2 pound Sollitt Burger juicy and full of flavor. I went with a Breaded Pork Tenderloin that had great crunch to it

Food has always been good here. Service is good and friendly. Typical bar atmosphere. Definitely…read moreworth a try

So this 5 star has a few asterisks. Appearance wise when you walk in, it looks like more of a…read moresports bar than a dive bar. We stopped for drinks bc of the dive bar-type reviews. A minute in, we realized they allow smoking which we weren't use to since we are from New York. (In that category, I'd give a 3 star) We sat a a high top and were quickly and friendly greeted. The crowd was getting busy just before 5 pm on a Wednesday. The array of local characters was amazing, all friendly but all walks of life. The prize of the day was that we ordered a round of beers for 5 of us. I ordered a PBR as they had a huge PBR inflatable can outside and I love me a cold Pabst. The server asked "can or draft?" Great to have a choice so I picked draft. It was happy hour so that was $1! Not a typo! We had dinner plans elsewhere so had to run after 1 round. I closed out our tab for $6.50. Tipped $9 because my mind was blown by prices. There is outside seating if you want to avoid the smoke. There was a 1970s vintage "smoke eater" hanging from the ceiling that by my best guess, hasn't been run since the Berlin Wall came down. Definitely a dive bar. This place is a must visit if in the area. Great people and great vibe. Cold and cheap beer and ample parking. I need to go back on a Friday night. Sorry no photos this time around.

Duffy's in Indiana is a classic dive bar, friendly staff, strong drinks, and a laid-back vibe. A…read morefun spot to unwind on a trip!

We stopped in on a Friday night because we had a gift card, and we will be back! The service was…read morefast and friendly, the drinks were good, and the food was great! We got the Irish nachos and pizza. Both were spot on and made fresh

We went to Bennett's Pub this last Saturday evening with friends and had a Wonderful time. The…read moredecor on the pub side is Neo-Industrial with large tables and cozy chairs. There is also an arcade on the other side of the estab with a myriad of pinball machines and other assorted fun arcade games. The staff was very friendly and efficient; we received our food and drinks in no time. The food was surprisingly delicious for Pub fare - we had pizza, chicken wings and jalapeno poppers. All three were stellar and 'to die for' IMO. To top it off, a three piece band was playing that evening and the atmosphere was palpable. Where else can you go on a Saturday night in May in NWI and hear a bawdy rendition of Roxanne by the Police with the patrons singing along with the band ?

We've been leaving Social 219 out of our regular bar/food rotation due to a couple of shiny new…read moreplaces that have opened up in the area. Friday we went back and I got the meatball sub that is a Friday special and Sharon got the chimichurri wrap and I have to say we had forgotten how good the food is! So good that we went back Saturday! The service is always great and they pour drinks better than anywhere else around. Highly recommended.

This was a very nice sports bar. Spacious, modern, and the staff was excellent! My sister had a…read moreparty for her husband. She had the food catered by Social 219 and it was really good...best French fries ever! Ample parking was a breath of fresh air especially because I frequent places in the city so often and parking is always an issue. I would definitely go here again!

I have driven by here since they opened and said i need to check it out but haven't since last…read moreFriday night for a drinks on a much needed girls night out after a difficult, to put it lightly, few weeks. This place is amazing! You walk in to a trendy fun and welcoming bar. The bar tenders greeted us with friendly smiling faces. We found a place to sit in the back & we were given menus. Neither of us had ever been there before so we asked for recommendations. We went with something fruity, I think it was called paradise something, it had pineapple and coconut in it. But we had that to start. It was delicious. Then she came back and I asked for a recommendation on the dessert portion of the menu and she said the cupcake martini was a huge hit and so my friend & I did went with that -- just a note the cupcake martini has a lot more alcohol in it than the first one, whoa... -- but it was still really good! My friend and I had a blast while drinking our martinis and enjoying the atmosphere in the lounge. The way they set it up is really nice. I went home and immediately told my boyfriend about it. I'm really looking forward to going back and trying out different drinks! I haven't heard people talk about this place. It's like a hidden gem in Homewood!

This was a last-minute invite for me. I haven't been back since they stopped selling LoveLuvv…read moreSparkling Wines. If you know, you know. However, a friend got stood up, so I came in to fill the spot. First, I have to say this is definitely a nice little spot tucked into Homewood. It sits right in the heart of its town-ish downtown area and really completes that "where to go and meet the locals" vibe. The staff is always nice, and the drinks are always strong. Honestly, I would love to have something like this in the South Loop, but at the same time, I think part of what makes it work is exactly where it is. The main floor is comfortable and accessible, with loveseats, bar stools, and plenty of space to settle in. It falls just a hair short of having that comfortable neighborhood restaurant feel, just without the restaurant or the food. The cool part is that you can bring in food from any of the local places down the street, which fits perfectly with the whole neighborhood atmosphere. Then there's the basement speakeasy, which has an entirely different feel and is easily one of my favorite parts of the place. Overall, this is one of those places that reminds you that you don't always have to head into the city to find a great night out. It's comfortable, welcoming, has plenty of personality, and feels like it belongs exactly where it is. If you're in the south suburbs and looking for a place to grab a strong drink, meet up with friends, or just settle in and enjoy the evening, this should absolutely be on your list.