I have to say I wasn't expecting much and I was sorely mistaken. I was surprised at this neighborhood "joint" Bacon cheeseburger and bacon cheddar brat we're really good and would highly recommend this place!! Drinks are a good poor, food is really good!! Great atmosphere!! read more

Unfortunately we went there on the last evening of Cruise nights and stopped by there for a drink. Sat and Waited at the bar for quite awhile. They weren't even busy. Many bar seats open! When we asked if they were serving, the bartender (evidently the owners or manager's girlfriend, we found out) said NO! Then continued to ignore us) We have never before had such terrible experience there in our years of going there. Terrible! Gives Punkys a bad name! read more

My husband is from Lombard and wanted to visit on our trip to chicago, we went to all the places he spent time as a child and we ended up missing the Matra back to chicago. That's how we ended up finding this awesome neighborhood bar and decided to kill time until the next train. We love these small bars full of friendly people and just a good time. We did not try the food we just had a few drinks but we really enjoyed it. read more

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After work beers on a Friday. Hard to find a better spot than this. Exactly the kind of bar to hit for high life's and a hell of a good time. Not a big place, but if all you need is a beer and place to stand and lean, it's perfect. read more

Well i always go in the morning. The bartender Hailey is so polite and very fast. The cook serves excellent food.

My coworker and I decided to check out some new bars after work. This bartender was good. The atmosphere was good. The customers all looked happy and the bartender was very attentive to all the customers. We did not have food ( I'm not sure if they serve any). I would defiantly go back to this bar. read more

Came into the bar with my girlfriend to get a couple beers, nothing complicated sat at the bar for over 10 minutes while the two bartenders walked past us both without even making eye contact. For reference, it wasn't even close to busy and her and I were able to find seating at the bar easily, but still the bartenders were far more concerned with some conversations that they were having with other patrons than to even start us a tab. Was it just you you may ask? Nope, a couple self-proclaimed "regulars" were also at our end of the bar and were visibly upset about the lack of service. My girl and I left after the bartender and the regulars had some choice words about the service. Thought we may had found a novel local place to get a few uncomplicated beers, but u was wrong. Won't be coming back. read more

Kyle the bartender is great. Very friendly and made my date and I feel at home. Not to mention a great music selection. (Touch tunes)

One beer is $6. Ok. I can see that they want to take advantage of people coming and going to and from downtown. Screw them over. But if you want to watch a game or hang with some friends for a few hours it's going to cost hundreds. Go to Villa Park and get your beer for $2.75 to 3.75 and relax. No fleecing going on there. Go anywhere else but here. read more

Great food. Great service. The girls are all very nice and professional. Love the food. I normally get either the char chicken, BBQ chicken wrap and a must try is the chicken Vesuvio sandwich. Another fav is the punky burger. Great neighborhood feel. read more

Great blue collar place. Good drink specials. Tuesdays and Thursdays Maria is a site for sore eyes read more

Punky's Pub - Have to visit Maria Tuesday, Thursday. - Irish Pub Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

Best bar in Lombard! Er, well, the only one that I've visited, but it can't get any better. This is a great example of a local/neighborhood bar: no frills, interesting regulars, cheap drinks, old-school ownership. On Saturdays, domestic pints are $2, although apparently this does not include Bell's or Sam Adams, although it DOES include Labatt's. I couldn't pass up a chance to drink Labatt's in honor of my cute little bunny rabbit. Labatt's is pretty rare on draft around here. Various signage around the bar advertises $5 and under sandwiches from 11-2pm and tall vodka lemonades for $3.50, plus a few new libations such as sweet tea vodka. They have electronic darts and a massively stocked jukebox: I counted five pages of A's, five pages of B's, and around the H's I got tired of scrolling. They have several Clancy Brothers albums, plus decent modern stuff such as Death Cab For Cutie and Cold War Kids, not to mention of course all the wretched modern and 90's pop music that you would expect. This is right in the middle of downtown Lombard, and there is abundant street parking out front, but watch out on Saturday evenings--there is a "Cruise Night" event and parking is not allowed, but the signs do not mention it. The lovely old-lady owner came around asking patrons if anyone was parked outside; if not for her, I would have been in for a rude surprise when I went outside to find myself ticketed and trapped by the festivities. read more

Your typical neighborhood Irish bar, very reasonably priced drinks, no where close to the high quality drinks but again what they say about you get what you pay for lol nice Dart board and the music is mostly guns and roses the early nineties hits . Sitting outside is an option in the summer and fall for smokers read more

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This is the cleanest bar in Du Page county. I stand by this statement. It is also by the train. In my youth, yes I can say that, I loved this old man bar. They used to have a legendary bartender named Ozzie. He had Jazz nights and made the best Bloody Mary I have ever had. Ozzie was amazing and is long gone from good old Punky's. Punky's is still the best old man bar ever. I love it. See you there. read more

This bar is clean. The people are friendly. Friday and Saturday nights are busy and fun. Drinks are on the cheaper side. I love this place. read more

Punky's Pub - Irish Pub Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

Pub / dive bar next to the train station. Came here twice while I was visiting CHI for the weekend with my gf (who is from Lombard). Bartenders were nice, quick, and have a heavy pour. The second time we came Chris had more time to talk and he was funny and friendly! We told him we were from CA so he gave us options of music to pick lol. Just good relaxed environment. Good vibes. I'm about it. Met some good people in that bar too. I was actually sad to leave! On another note, drinks are cheap too haha. Stop in before the train! Hang out, have a drink, and some good conversation :) read more

Punky's Pub - happy to make a new friend! hope to see you again soon Joe :) [photo cred: bartender Chris!] - Irish Pub Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

Such a good time! Service was great, drinks were good at a great price and everyone was so nice! Clean bathrooms

I'm biased, for sure, but one of my favorite bars....anywhere. Why biased? I tended bar at Punkys in 1995 while in college. Almost as fun to work there with the regulars as it was to return to drink with them 25 years later. So glad that not much has changed in all that time. Was wild to be welcomed back behind the bar. Punkys is a beer and shot bar, for the most part. Go with an open mind and open heart and you will be well-rewarded! I LOVE THIS BAR! read more

Great little spot. It's a total dive bar that reminds me of downtown Chicago dive bars, but without the smell of urine. The staff and the regulars are good people. I'm in Lombard for work so it was great to find a cool bar down the street from where I'm staying read more

Went there to see the Big Boy train owner and bartender were great definitely going to make it a stop on the bikes really kick ass dive bar this place is great read more

Hard to say what the best thing was about this place, but here are the top contenders: - The lovely bartender-owner. Very friendly and welcoming. You immediately got the sense that this was a local place where she knew the names of all her regular guests. - The colorful cast of locals. We arrived near the end of a Cubs game. While some patrons were actively following the game, others were delightfully random on their commentary. - Two dollar pints! Convenient when you make bets with Yelpers far more skilled at mini golf and subsequently owe them drinks. The special applied to all "domestics" (a label that somehow included Labatt but not Bells) but the lovely bartender-owner always let us know if we were ordering something not on special. If I lived in Lombard, this would be a regular stop on my way home from work (the convenient location right by the Metra station would only make my visits more frequent). read more

After reading all the reviews I thought it was time to try this place out last night Friday 11-7-09. I was extremely dissappointed. If you're under 25 this bar is not for you. There was not one young person in the entire place. Everyone was over weight, the music was terrible and the patrons rude. It could have been just a bad night but we felt WAY out of place. We left after 1 beer. I would NEVER say this is a GEM of Lombard. The place seemed like a corner dive. Steer cleer on a friday/Sat night. If you're lonely and over 40 this might be your place. read more

The second to last stop on my Mom's 50th Birthday Train Crawl, it was by far one of the friendlier places to go. Right off the train, they have cheap drinks, accommodating bar staff, and it is, best of all, clean! It's just one of those places that makes you feel at home. read more

Until recently, I'd occasionally stop in here with a friend who lives down the street. It's not a destination bar you'd go out of your way for, but for us, it was a convenient location to have a few beers within walking distance from her condo. The last time a bunch of my friends came here, all sorts of shenanigans and drunken debauchery happened. Unfortunately, I was not present to partake in said shenanigans and drunken debauchery. All I know is that there was spitting on the bar, stuff was stolen from behind the bar, a sink in the bathroom got messed up, and the bathroom door got broken off it's hinges. My friends don't remember any of this happening. Apparently, they were operating in full on blackout mode. The only way they know of what happened is because they returned the next day to get their hoodies and to see if one of my friends left her shoes here. I don't come here anymore because my friends got banned from this establishment. Oh well, I guess I'll have to join my friends for shenanigans and drunken debauchery at another bar. Punky's Pub is a small bar, and a small bar is all that it is. It's nothing special and maybe it's a bit divey, but it's convenient if you live within walking distance or if you have time to kill before jumping on the train at the Metra stop just steps away. I'd normally say that I'd show my beautiful face here again, but, in this case, I have no longer have a reason to. Holla!!!™ read more

You can be a dive bar and be a gem. Sometimes you want unpretention and a good beverage. This is a beer bar - if you want a drink with an umbrella, go to another place. You arent going to find a huge selection of amazing wines here either. But if you want to watch a game, enjoy a beer, have a shot of some sort - Punky's is your hometown hero. Prices are really good and they have some good specials. read more

Yes, they sell beer and have some snack food hanging out in the corner to munch on, but the atmosphere is unfriendly. If you are not a regular, good luck getting a smile. If you want a simple beer and to sit alone at the bar, this is the place for you. Otherwise, find another place to have a few laughs with your friends. read more

Made an attempt to come in here multiple times. The service is beyond bad and there is a rough crowd. The service was so slow I left. Won't be back here read more

Great little dive bar off the Lombard train station with inexpensive yet strong cocktails and a buzzing atmosphere. I met someone for a first date here & neither of us had to worry about driving, since it was just a train ride away. A round of mixed drinks for 2 set us back less than $10, which meant we could indulge in a few more rounds. This is a great spot to meet friends or a date who is more laid back than stuffy. read more

I love Punky's Pub!! I started going there a little over a year ago. My boyfriend used to live really close to it and it IS a great little bar. The staff and owner is very nice. Good crowd and great music choices! Nice to be right there off of the Metra line. read more

Given the lack of bar options around here, I'm really lucky that Punky's is just about perfect. It has everything I need in a bar: no poseurs, no creeps, just normal people and good drink specials. I've met the owner and I absolutely love her to death. If you're looking for a laid-back place to hang with your friends and not looking for a trendy scene, this is the place for you. If you drive here, there will likely not be any parking available right out front. But if you drive west along the tracks, there are more than 50 commuter spaces that are free after 3PM. read more

A great neighborhood dive bar! Best bartenders you'll ever meet. No judgement by anyone there. The people that go to this place on the regular are some of the nicest people around. Cash only but that's not a bad thing. Best priced drinks around. read more

Walked into this bad bitch on a Saturday night around 11:30. Place was mad fucking tight. Took my chunky ass up to the bar and ordered a captain and coke. And to my surprise it was ONLY 4 FUCKING BUCKS. Can you believe this shit?! Mad tight my G. Cash only bar so I whipped out my handy dandy wallet and payed and tipped the bartender some decent change. Spent the rest of the night with my boys here and we got down as fuck. Obviously I got fucked that night cuz duh, come on its punkys and the bitches are hella fine. So all around good service. Good drinks. And a fucking fantastic place to go. read more

Stopped in for the lunch the other day. I got a cheeseburger and chips for $5.75. The burger was big and very filling, and good. You get your choice of cheese too which is nice. The staff was friendly and let me know the burger came right from the butcher across the way. Good stuff. Thanks Punkys! read more

Um yea, after reading the reviews I suggested this place to a friend. We went there for lunch and like Stefanie P said, it was just awkward. We walked in around 12:30 pm and there was one guy sitting at the bar and the bartender. So we said hi, no one responded, and sat down. We made eye contact with the bartender, a cook that came out, a waitress that came out and no one came to our table!? I didn't realize it was a self serve restaurant (Sarcasm). We waited for 15 minutes trying to get someone's attention and no one ever came! Needless to say, we got up, and left. Never again....I can't believe how rudely we were treated, or in this case not treated. I don't want to give it any stars but I have to. read more

This is my go to bar. Here ever weekend. Rich makes the best old fashions and Josh and Ralph are the friendliest bartenders in town. Kevin is super cool and make sure the snack bar is always filled... oh yeah did I mention? Free snacks. Clean bathrooms and friendly people. What more could you ask for? read more

This place can be a little intimidating when you first walk in. Definitely a "regulars" type of place. The staff is very friendly. They are located right next to the Lombard Metra stop and this is a place to stop in for a quick drink. They do not take credit cards, so bring cash. read more

This is my neighborhood bar-2 blocks from home-easy stumbling distance. The drinks are stiff, there's Thin Lizzy on the jukebox, a cast of colorful regulars to keep you entertained, but if you want to be alone, no one bugs you. I usually head to Chicago for nightlife, but if I feel like keeping it low-key, I head to Punky's. It gets crowded on Cruise Nights in the summer, so get your seat while you can! read more

Punky's is a dive. The beer is not expensive, there is nothing trendy happening within the doors of Punky's. You go here to drink with your friends after you get off of the train. If you are under 30 and female, you don't seem to pay for your drinks. read more

RUDE bartender! He made me extremely uncomfortable to the point where I left before drinking. It was dirty, smelly, and grimy. Also, the cash only thing is ridiculous, it's 2019. I use cash but I know people who straight up don't. I have not felt that uncomfortable at a bar ever. read more

Love love love this bar! Cute local atmosphere with great people. Daily drink specials!