We had a fun night at The Vixen watching the Foolhouse 90s party band. If you are a fan of 90s…read moremusic, you can't go wrong seeing this band. I recently had knee surgery so opted to buy a VIP Table in the balcony so I didn't have to stand all night. I was glad I did because the band played for over 2 hours and there was also a DJ. The venue itself is dated and carpet and furniture upstairs smells musty, like an older bar. However, the view and sound from the balcony were pretty good, and we had our own little dance party upstairs. It is a walk downstairs to use the bathroom, but we appreciated that there was a bar serving drinks upstairs. During a few parts of the concert, it sounded almost like the song started off key, and we kept seeing the vocalist tap his ear, so not sure if there was an audio issue. There is parking nearby, if you arrive early enough to get a closer spot. The employees here were working hard to get everyone inside, despite the long line. Drink service in the balcony was fast. There is no separate entry for VIP. Just one long line and once you get inside are then brought to your ticket area. In all, I would say we waited outside for close to 30 minutes before we got inside for bag and ID check.

We saw a Genesis tribute band recently and this was our first visit to The Vixen. We really like…read morethe Vixen and would love to return again! The space is big and you never felt claustrophobic despite the fact the place was pretty packed. We appreciated the fact you are seated at a table (at least for this band. I no longer enjoy standing for hours on end at a long rock show!). The bar is reasonably priced - a Lagunita's IPA was $6 or so. They seem to run the venue pretty well - no goony bouncers or shady staff lurking around. Stop in for a show if a band you like is playing here! The Vixen is a great music venue with good sound!

So much fun. Very small and quaint place to sit back and enjoy some live piano music.read more

Jenna is seriously the BEST bartender! she was so friendly & made sure our drinks were made to our…read morestandard. definitely will be back!

By far the best cocktail spot in East Dundee! The first floor has a beautiful bar and some larger…read moregroup seating areas. Upstairs feels like a swanky lounge with sofas and chairs. The entire place was beautifully design and played into the concept well. I ordered the Fox River which was spirit forward, smooth, and subtly sweet. My husband ordered the Gin Blossom which was frothy, bright, and balanced. The drinks both tasted good and were presented well. This was definitely a favorite spot of mine and I'd certainly come back!

This place has a really cool, laid-back vibe to it. I love the big, comfy, leather chairs and…read moreliving room like group seating areas. We sat in the front near the window. It was a little loud near the bar, but hey, it was the first Friday night following a deep freeze couple of weeks! The regular and smoky old fashioned were delightfully strong and made with care. I love a good old fashioned with Luxardo cherries. The chips with the creamy dip were perfect with our drinks. We will definitely return to try more drinks and bites. Our server, Kelly, was truly delightful and super helpful in helping us navigate the menu on our first visit.

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

Wow. Had to check this place out. Met Gunner who introduced me to a diverse bar selection. Great…read moremusic and hospitality. Of course, as I am writing this I meet the one and only Happy. He is legit and genuine. And that is my take-away for this small venue. It is intimate and genuine. A place where you invest in your hydration and social needs.

What a great vibe in here! The clientele is mixed and everyone is chill. There are middle aged and…read moremillennials, regulars and newbies all in one small space. People come in off the street while walking their dogs just to say "hi". The look is an eclectic mix of rock n roll meets pop with some hippy mixed in. In the back is fun outside seating. If it's nice, get out there and relax. Don't miss out on this place and don't be afraid to go inside ladies, don't be fooled by the outside...it's perfectly ok and you'll miss out on a gem.

Amazing hidden speakeasy. A trick to get in like the old…read moredays. Super alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks! Romantic

I've been here several times and usually really enjoy this place. Last night was different…read more.. The drinks and atmosphere were as expected but the service was very sub par. Our server was awful and it almost seemed like she was trying to get us to leave. Even when we wrapped and were walking out we were totally ignored. The sort of situation where I regret leaving a tip.... Hope the next time is better as it typically is.

A cabin style bar that serves local beers as well as wines and whiskeys. The beer selection rotates…read moremonthly. They have a covered patio plus our door seating. Food is BYO. They are a 21+ establishment except on Family Sundays. Check their website site for details. It's a nice setting to enjoy a beer or two but I wish they had food options and entertainment more option.

This place had been on my list to try for awhile…read more Cute cabin interior and plenty of outdoor seating. Definitely have to visit when the weather is nice. Cozy outdoor almost campsite environment. They have some short trails behind the building. (We did the one, under half a mile) Such a great concept. They have a decent amount of beer, cocktail, and non alcoholic options. Service was friendly. Definitely a great spot in the Elgin area.

Bought a Groupon for six and went with my family…read more Owner and his wife were very nice and friendly. The place is cozy. They also allow you to bring in food and non-alcoholic beverage at no extra fee.

Nice activity. Went with my fiance. They get waiver signed…read more There Soos you a quick instructional video before they let you in. Bays are assigned. All bays are fully covered with bird cage mesh wire for the safety of people. They sprayed some liquid on wood before we start, i believe to make wood moist and soft. But that smell instantaneously gave me headache. Good activity got 90 min to long of time for two people. Group of three or more would more fun May they should have an options for short duration. Noise level- loud. But that's because of all the excitement and cheering. This gave a very positive vibe there. They give you a scoring white board and game options to play according to your expertise level. We were actually tired after 50-60 minutes.