Possum&#x27;s Pub

No beer on tap! Guinness in nitro cans though…read more Food fried. Some more characters for the Yelp minimum?

Kind of a dump. If not for the cheap drinks, we'd never have stopped by…read more Place absolutely reeks of cigarettes and seems to rely on crowd of VERY loud regulars, which isn't a great atmosphere. Wish we had a better local bar that didn't feel so gross.

Mike O'Donnell's Irish Pub .Franklin Park, IL

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Hala Kahiki Tropical Lounge

4.0(977 reviews)

2.0 mi

Hala Kahiki is a tiki bar staple in the Chicago Suburbs! The inside is much larger than I expected…read morewith a huge bar area, covered outdoor patio, and at least two other indoor seating areas. I love that as soon as you enter, you are transported to a tropical oasis that is dark and moody. I visited with a larger group so we made a reservation before. One pays $5 per person in your group and the amount is later applied to your bill. The food menu is minimal and most items weren't available sadly. We got two orders of their pineapple salsa with taro chips. It was yummy but wasn't enough substance to match the drink levels. For drinks, our group got a wide variety. They have all sorts of flavor pairings to accommodate every guest. I got the Captain's Revenge after hearing the Pearl Diver was unavailable. It was good but not amazing. For my second drink, I got the Chocolate Banana Old Fashioned which I thoroughly enjoyed. I didn't hear anyone in our group be disappointed with what they ordered. Our server, Jazmine, was very knowledgable about the menu and asking the right questions to make sure what we each ordered would be something we liked. Overall, this was a fun experience and I am happy I finally got to visit! My experience was slightly tainted with how much was not available the night we visited.

The best way I can some up this place: "Aloha, mf'ers!"…read more Drinks are strong strong and always garnished with something fun. Heed the warnings on the menu and ask for help if you get stuck. Decor is classic tiki and the wait staff is top notch.

Delightfully tacky, and I love it.

Mid seating section during the holidays.

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Short Fuse Brewing

3.9(491 reviews)

3.6 mi

A short fuse and a close call…read more After Emily and I checked in to our hotel room, we wanted to stretch our legs and see if there was anything nearby for some beer and some food. Turns out, Short Fuse was right up the road and a 5 minute walk got us there. For a Sunday, it wasn't too busy but not dead, so we got seated right away. We ordered some beer and took a look at the menu. While nothing really struck our fancy, our waitress made a comment that if we did want any food, it might be slim pickings as they were running out of stuff. Turns out, this day was the last day they were open. Talk about timing! After she mentioned that, I started to notice that people were buying bar signs and various other things. Emily started off with a Guava Gose and I grabbed a Krankshaft kolsch. We sampled each other beers and we both really liked what the other ordered. I don't really know what a gose is but, damn, was that good! I've had Krankshaft before so I knew what I was getting myself in to. We ended up ordering a second round of the same beers and let each other sample the other's beer a little more liberally this time. While we were kind of hungry, nothing on the menu really struck our fancy, especially considering they might've been out of it. Room service took care of those hunger pangs later after a few more beers in the hotel bar. Online reviews for this place seemed hit and miss but I really enjoyed my time there and really enjoyed the artwork on the walls and the vibe of the place. We did contemplate buying some bar signs on our way out but declined as we don't know what we would exactly do with them. It sucks to see a small business close but they did say they may try to open up a new place in a new location in the future.

I sat at the bar and it took almost 20 minutes to get served. There were only two ladies working…read morethe front so I was patient. I ended up getting a flight of 7 and my favorite was the Bear-ie White. Plenty of parking. There was food available but I did not order. Big space which was nice.

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The Log Cabin

4.3(102 reviews)

8.9 mi

One of the most beautiful places around! The Log Cabin at 346 Potter Road in Des Plaines has…read moreeverything you could ask for--excellent food, excellent drinks, and some of the nicest bartenders The beautiful outdoor area, bocce court, and relaxing atmosphere make it a great place to spend time with friends and family. If you're looking for a great place with good food, good drinks, friendly people, and a beautiful setting, I highly recommend the Log Cabin. Definitely worth a visit!

This is such a unique and cool bar with so much character. It's a lot bigger than what it looks…read morewith a pretty big inside and a huge outdoor beer garden and patio area. We went there to see the Chicago Bears preseason game, and there wasn't as many people as I expected. The bartender Jeanette was so friendly and gave us some really good advice on food. We ordered the pierogies and biggo soup. The biggo soup was so delicious! The pierogies were also good. We got some polish beer called trysk which was good. This place has been open since 1934 and I'm glad this place continues to get good business. It's so close to my parents house so I'll definitely chill here with my friends more often.

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Fitz's Pub

3.7(129 reviews)

3.2 mi

Been going here for an almost a year; never felt it was necessary to leave a review. Eliesa poured…read morea magical Guinness. Idk how to explain it. Please come and try one. Also she cured my hiccups

Place is so ahhh overpriced and overrated don't go. Beer is warm and bad, service horrible hate…read morebouncers

Fitz's Pub . Wednesday Night Karaoke! 172 N Addison Ave, Elmhurst, IL Cool!

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Fitz's Pub . Wednesday Night Karaoke! 172 N Addison Ave, Elmhurst, IL Cool!

Elmhurst Brewing

3.9(205 reviews)

3.2 mi

Elmhurts Brewing is a great spot for a few beers or some tasty food. Are these the best beers in…read morethe greater Chicagoland area? No. But they are solid beers and the food is also tasty. The place is a pretty normal brewery vibe, which is cool. It's clean and well maintained. And the staff was super cool, always checking in and making sure we were good. This is a nice, solid place to check out.

My lovely wife and I visited Elmhurst Brewing awhile back on a whirlwind day in the 'burbs with our…read moredrinking friends. This was the fourth establishment that we visited that day. While we had a nice time here, I wasn't totally wowed though that is not really the fault of the venue. I suppose that's what happens when you eat and drink all day. The interior is fun, and the service seemed fine. My love and I enjoyed our flight tree of four beers, and we tried a pretzel stick with beer cheese that our friends had ordered.

Choosing which beers we will serve

Starting the barrel-aging program

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McGaffer's Saloon

4.2(27 reviews)

5.2 mi

Played classic rock old hag bartender didn't like so canceled. Told me to bad, paid for…read more UNACCEPTABLE!

Restaurant Review This is a classic hole in the wall bar…read more Loyola Fellows and Residents often use this as a gathering point at the beginning of the year for the first day of unwinding. I was surprised how dark the inside of the bar was, but the outside patio is significantly better. The food prices are very reasonable and they have drink specials as well. Servers are friendly and not too over bearing either. This is a great neighborhood blue collar bar if that is your scene. Pro- cheap neighborhood bar, daily drink specials Con- dive bar Hidden deal- Drink and food specials

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Current daily specials

Fuller House

4.2(751 reviews)

8.5 mi

Food was quick and fresh, soup was good as always...I didn't have any cheese curds but my grandson…read moreloves them We came out for the live music and Man was it good!!! Service was quick and out server was wonderful, friendly and well knowledgeable about the menu!

We were told we couldn't make a reservation so we arrived an hour early and had our name on the…read morewait list so we could watch the US match. Got there and learned that they had the upstairs closed (by the big TVs). They squeezed us into a much too-small table outside away from the small TVs. We asked several times for a bigger table but kept being told that someone had reserved that table. How? I wish we knew instead of waiting the hour for a bad table that won't fit our entrees. The hostess was so apologetic, but was clearly more interested in packing more people in at the tables than actually fit. I won't be recommending this place for watching matches again.

Reclaimed wood American flag

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Rotating Beers on tap

Tipsters Village Pub

3.9(122 reviews)

5.3 mi

Great! Comfortable place to get food and enjoy a relaxing ambiance. Half the time I can't read…read morethe blackboard with the menu (my fault not theirs). And they will bring you whatever you want.

Outstanding! Haven't been here for years and it did not disappoint! All veal dishes were amazing…read moreand the salad dressing was great. Suer clean and nice server "Natalie"

Rolled eggplant

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French kiss martini

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Terry K.

15 years ago

This place has illegal written all over it. Ladies of the night bartending, drinks outside, hells angels, nothing up to code (so it looks). The regulars stare you down and check out your lady. No one in there has a stomache smaller than Santa. The women are dressed slutty, acting slutty, and getting explicit with males (or females). We had one drink and left. The place is a dump and you will find no respectable people there. I honestly can not believe that place has not been raided yet. Enter at your own risk. read more

Philip L.

1 year ago

Second time coming through a bit different on a Friday night with a 3/4 full bar an a live dj named Dj Manheim playing a total request live style live dj set my bartender Alexis managed to get my order promptly that included a shot of Crown apple a pint of Yuemgling on tap an a dozen hot wings with multiple sauces I didn't have to look for a refill with multiple patrons and a live Dj going on highly recommend read more

Nick F.

2 years ago

Sunday bartender is not only wonderful to look at, she is such a great person. Danielle is not just a great human being but she is legit great at taking care of an entire bar. I come back when she works! read more

Maribel O.

2 years ago

I've been coming to this bar after a friend recommended this small local neighborhood bar and let me just tell you that Danielle makes the best drinks. Everyone is friendly and welcoming read more

Jasaret C.

1 year ago

Danielle and Todd were very friendly and the food is super great.! i love her customer service and she was super great

Demond U.

3 years ago

Came in to see Bianca because she's filling in, this place has a cool vibe glad she told me she was working

Kurt S.

2 years ago

Danielle the bartender was so sweet and attentive to everyone all night , great people and great prices

Andrew C.

2 years ago

Danielle being the energy and really my experience fantastic I would definitely come back again

Arlene G.

3 years ago

Thursday can be a better money making for this bar if this Bartender Doug didn't work here!

sandi c.

4 years ago

Friendly bartenders and fair prices. The burgers are great! the beer is cold!

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