Amazing place to go dancing. They have an instructor helping all night long so good for newbies. The food is amazing. We had the loaded waffle fries and they were enough to share and then some. Highly recommended. read more

Saddle Up at Q Bar - Dance floor. - American Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

Fun place to see line dancing but seems cliquey. Not really made for beginners on a Saturday night. Tiramisu martini was delish. read more

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Never going back. We arrived early around ~5:00pm to get a table and settle in for a long night of dancing. But EVERY single table was reserved. Every. Single. Table. Yet... nobody was there. Tell me how, as a restaurant/bar, you don't have places for people to sit and eat? The actual dancing itself was so mid. Ultra beginner dances. And drunk people who don't know what they're doing being disruptive on the dance floor. It was just all so disappointing. read more

Love this place! Cheap drinks, fun line dancing (lessons too!), and a large space. Keep it mind it does get warm in here, so dress accordingly. Overall definitely a fun place to go! read more

Okay, so, I had to leave a review about Matt. Seriously, this guy's a water whisperer! I know it sounds crazy, but the water he makes is next level. I'm talking the perfect water-to-ice ratio - not too much ice that it waters down, but enough to keep it frosty. read more

Saddle Up at Q Bar - said perfect water - American Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

Saddle Up at Q Saloon and Eatery and get the nachos!! You work up quite an appetite when you're country line dancing and these nachos were DELICIOUS the service was really nice and attentive which was great and then they have games you can play or just continue line dancing with people teaching you how to do it! Everyone there is super sweet and helpful! read more

Saddle Up at Q Bar - Nachos - American Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

So welcoming and lively. A taste of Texas in our own Illinois. I went with two of my girlfriends and had zero experience line dancing. But a few dancers there were giving cues so after a few songs I was able to follow the simple routines. Deftly going back again. read more

This Saddle Up at Q is not a country bar!! They don't play country music!! No room to dance!! People are very Rude!! Dance instructors think they own the place!! Instructors tell the DJ what to play!! DJ will not take requests!! They do No country couples dancing! NO dance etiquette!! Have drinks on the Dance floor!! This place is a Joke!! Negative 5 stars -5 stars!! Do not recommend this place at all!! Saddle Up at Q is a big Joke!! read more

Went here over labor day weekend. I'm surprised this place doesn't have more reviews because it is a very busy place... This place is primarily a country style dancing scene on the weekend and everybody gets up and has a good time. There's a food truck outside of the building if you're hungry. There's an outdoor area to play bags or have a smoke break. I personally didn't take a liking to this place just because of the cover fee and the really overpriced drinks. At least hats are allowed but it's best to dress like you're going to a southern party if you're worried about standing out. All in all not my cup of tea.... If you're coming here from Chicago. It's very reminiscent to the saloon section over at 115 bourbon street read more

Saddle Up at Q Bar - a group of people dancing - American Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

Overpriced water-downed drinks! Bartender was rude! Paid way too much for very little. Don't bother!

Came here last night with the girls and had a blast. Drinks were good and the music was fun. We'll definitely have to come back sometime. There was a $5 cover which was cash only, so be sure you have some cash on you. read more

Went here for the first time and I will say the Ambiance was great ( Drinks were pricey for lower shelf stuff), but afterwards Got into a disagreement with a guy who was was clearly more intoxicated than me, decided to put his hands on me and instead of the bouncers doing their job and either kicking us both out or kicking the guy out for clearly putting his hands on someone. He got on the guys side and decided to nothing about it( I'm Hispanic and he was Caucasian), I then proceeded leave and the bouncer kept eyeing me outside and told the guy who physically touched me that I was still outside and decided to play victim and had the bouncers come outside for protection from me. read more

Last night my buddy and I decided to come here for some country music, dancing, and beer. We had an amazing time. The bartender was fantastic. She was doing the drinks and also the tables for food because if a last minute call off but we would have never known because she didn't skip a beat. The food was fantastic. We had the Rueben Egg Rolls to start and then later had the classic burger. All were fantastic. Kevin the line dance instructor was phenomenal. Very good at making sure you understood the moves and took the time to teach. Very awesome. Overall our experience was five stars. The atmosphere, good, drinks, and music made it great and the service put it over the top read more

Saddle Up at Q Bar - people dancing and drinking - American Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

Thought it was a country bar but all they played was techno music. At least play more country music to try ‍

Mike the manager is the best. We like when they have a DJ and the band. I wish they would do something with the bus they have.

Same drink ordered with two different bartenders and the second was overly watered down. Bartender didn't care and was extremely rude about it when we raised our concerns. Didn't even care to remake it, unless we wanted to but another. Cup was still full to boot. Wasted money on something they messed up on and wouldn't even make it right. I wasn't asking for the world, but apparently alcohol is too valuable to waste to make up for a mistake made by them. read more

Do not go here unless you want to line dance or watch people line dance. If you dare try to dance any other way the rude bouncers on a power trip will tell you to leave. This place is a joke. I've never been to country bar this awful! They are very unwelcoming at the door, too. We have been here twice just because it's close. We will never be back, though. read more

Food Terrible, Service awful, atmosphere unsafe no stars. Im not surprised , i wanted to like them but , nope

Such a fun place! Being from Southern Illinois, it was nice to see a place that's geared toward country music. The drinks were priced well. The bartenders are super sweet. The dance instructors are very easy to follow. They have 2 different bars, lots of outdoor seating, complete with bags and beer pong. One of the bars has outdoor access so you can order drinks from outside. Great place! read more

Saddle Up at Q Bar - a crowd of people dancing - American Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

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A fine establishment to get stabbed in. Nice bathrooms, good atmosphere. Drinks can be pricey.

Jimmy T played all the bad songs and also played the slow version of fuego. Spencer is way better.

We had a private event for work on a Wednesday night, and it was fantastic. Staff were more than accommodating, even though our group can be pretty rowdy and it got incredibly packed. We had Italian beef, pasta, salad and chicken, and it was all delicious. Bartenders were great-super friendly and helpful. It was a blast! read more

Pizza, pasta, chix strips. Sub par for sure. Nice man behind the bar. The dance instruction was nice. But I would never come to eat here again. read more

Best place to go on a Wednesday night! Huge dance floor. Giant outdoor area. Beer pong, bags, connect four, & more. Line dancing lessons. Karaoke on Thursday. Cool and friendly staff. Overall awesome place! read more

Always a good time. Came on a Friday with a large group of girls for line dancing lessons. Also played some darts. Was a good crowd. Had a ton of fun! read more

I met friends recently to do some dancing. The dance floor is a SHITHOLE! It's so uneven, you can't slide without almost falling. I almost fell a number of times. I know how to country line dance, and will not be going back anytime soon. With the amount they charge to reserve tables ($75) and the money the collect from drinks, and cover charge, you would think they could afford to put a new dance floor in. read more

Fantastic place with great, friendly honky tonk vibe and service. Perhaps they could add a couple more beers on tap.

So a large group of us went to this place on Saturday night to see a country band. The place was a great venue for music. Food was ok. But here is the problem. We paid and reserved a table for 6 for the night. That was $75. Ok I understand that. But our bill at the end of the night came and we asked to split it 3 ways. 2 of us gave a credit card and one paid cash. The server named Christina took our cards and cash and came over with a little payment machine. She ended up splitting the bill in half and put the payment on the cards not accounting for the cash. Our bill was $262.82. I was charged $131.41 and put a 20% tip on it also. I didn't realize this till I got home and looked at my email. She charged us and got tipped then took the cash. Total scam. Make sure if you go there pay close attention to your bill and charges. That waitress sure scammed us and made off with our money. We over paid well over $100. Not cool. read more

This place has become the scene of my monthly girls night out ! They have line dancing until about 10:30 with a few lessons throughout the night. After that it turns into a mini club with great music that isn't just country. The dance instructors are very fun and they'll shout you out for your birthday/special occasion. There are darts, connect four, and a beer pong table inside. There is also an outdoor patio with bags and more beer pong ! Food is pretty good and drinks are cheap ($10 rum buckets and $4-$6 mixed drinks). Definitely recommend... there's no place like it around here! read more

Came here for Harry Potter Trivia on Thursday and it was a blast! The host was fun, the burgers and garlic fries were great, and my friend and I loved the rum buckets. Will definitely come back again. read more

Went to the Saddle Up bar the other night on a Saturday night. I never thought you could literally line dance to every song on the DJ's playlist AND the live bands set!!! Absolutely crazy. Some country songs I've never even heard of, definitely not on country radio, then some rock songs, and even club/rap songs!! Line dancing the entire time your there. I was hoping they would mix it up but never did. Personally I think they should incorporate couples 2-step dancing along the outer edge of the dance floor and keep the line dancers in the middle. Ya know how a "true country bar" should be! Or at least do some country swing. This place is 110% line dancing. If that's what your looking for this place is for you. Sad that this is the only country bar left in the area. Hopefully management reads this and incorporates some other dancing into this place. I'm sure it would bring more people out to the bar. When the Cadillac Ranch was open in Bartlett/Elgin they mixed up the dances. Hoping Saddle Up will get on board and do the same. Otherwise a decent place read more