A great place to spend a Friday afternoon. One of my favorites is when sight-seers stopped by to…read morecheck it out. You can always tell those that have never been in a dive bar before. p.s. And the owner is top notch.

We had a great time and we will be back again. The service was great and everyone was super…read morefriendly and helpful.

After seeing that John Tafford with Bar Rescue helped this establishment, I called for information…read moreand where I could see their site online and was told there was none and to visit the bar. Not many reviews available which is a red flag for us.

Great place friendly people. Owner and staff are awesome. From Illinois but will be back.read more

Stopped into The Tipsy Kiwi. Good drinks, good vibes, and amazing music selection. I will return.read more

Fantastic place to get drinks or food, really fun events weekly, and very nice staff!read more

Solid vibe here in a Friday night! Lots of friendly people gathered around pool tables, dart…read moreboards, and even ping pong in the side room! Bar staff and security were accommodating, attentive, and professional. Gaming machines also add to the vibe of the place and definetly keep it high energy! Snacks were available for purchase on the bar wall as well! Great evening!

It's a great dive bar with all the locals. I went during the day when it was just hometown folk…read morewhich is exactly how I describe Wisconsin

What a special little spot!…read more The bar is so charming, and I love the twinkle lights on the ceiling. The post-its warning people about playing certain (disfavored) songs is so endearing. The bartenders were excellent, and they were extremely knowledgeable about beers we'd not even heard of. Location is also excellent, within a short walk of the waterfront, and with attached parking for convenience. We had a great time, and would absolutely return!

honestly the bar tenders are mostly drunk and rude. I ordered food and the bread had mold. it was…read morequickly taken away and discarded as if it didn't happen, less than impressive. Many more dive bars in the area that are better.

Our burger club always ventures a little further out during Thanksgiving and the summer when our…read moreschedules are a little lighter, so in 2025, we ventured out to Kenosha for The Garage. It was a weeknight, but the street we were driving up to get here was a little dark and run down. But don't let that deter you. They have a nice sized parking lot for their location. Then we walked inside and found a narrow room with a bar running the length of one long wall and counter height tables and chairs perpendicular to the opposite wall. They really jammed in as much as they could in the space that they have. The ambience was dark and moody. They were playing hard rock and the bar had a couple of regulars sitting inside. At the end of the bar at the far end, was a cubicle of a kitchen. That's where the magic happens. Their menu is simple: appetizers, burgers, and build your own burgers. That's it. We all built our own burgers and they have a LOT of options. However, the build your own may start at $9, but each topping adds to the cost. But who cares? The burgers were phenomenal! Their website clearly states, "Best burgers, ever." And they're not wrong. The burgers were juicy, flavorful, and delicious. Probably one of the best burgers I have ever had. And everything is made in this tiny area at the end of the bar. We were the only people in the place after about 20 minutes, but again, who cares. The staff were extremely friendly. Their playful banter and bickering when they cleaned up was hilarious to listen to, and they were lovely to talk to as well. One of our group wanted to pick up some Spotted Cow beer (you can't get it in Illinois) and asked about a place to get it nearby. They suggested Shenanigan's with a drive-through just a couple blocks away. We have to make another trek back. They are awesome and their burgers are great, too!

I love a bar with a theme and this place fit the bill! The burger is amazing-and the size of my…read moreface, so it was the perfect size to split, but you'll want an appetizer too! And the seasoning on the fries was soooooo good. My bartender, Melissa, was so nice and helpful! She definitely added to my experience and gave some great recommendations!

It's a dive bar that promotes a 5x5 burger…read more But it's round. It's 5/2 squared times pi burger. 19.6 square inches not 25. Geez. If you like Long Island ice teas and old townie bars you might like it lots.

If you live up North, in the Northern suburbs, you realize that you have a great advantage in that,…read moreyou can shop and eat around Old Orchard or you can drive into the city and enjoy downtown or a neighborhood spot. However, you can also drive North, into Wisconsin, which is just 40 minutes North. We like to shop at Pleasant Prairie Outlet and after shopping for about five (5) hours, you will get really hungry. Hence, we almost always visit Tenuta's because there isn't quite anything like it by me. But that's a different review... I say all that to say, after getting Italian meatballs, cookies, and Cannolis from Tenuta's, you will immediately notice Ron's Place, right across the street!! They have a local and dedicated following. Yes, you will see Green Bay Packers decorations and people in Packers clothing, gasp!! But!! Their burgers are incredible and so are the cheese curds. They are also known for their Long Island teas but it's kinda early for me when I come here. Check out my pics - I always get the cheese curds, chicken strips, I've switched it up from time to time with my burger selection. Today, we got the extreme burger and it's definitely shareable, it's a gigantic double patty cheeseburger (I selected American cheese). Great service, cool & local Vibes, diners are usually talking shop, the people sitting next to you will be catching up and talkin about Jack and Diane. You can look directly into the open kitchen and see them preparing the great plates of food. Look at the pics on the wall and you will see a pic of McMahon in Packer uniform - the Packers won the Super Bowl that year...sigh...

Finally got to check out Captain Mike's. I have heard good things about their burgers and they…read morelived up their reputation! The bar is a tad small so it can get busy in there pretty quickly. We got a table right at the main entrance and we were served promptly and pleasantly. I got help with ordering, which can be common for first timers, but I got the hang of it pretty quickly. They have a nice tap list so getting a cold, refreshing beer was a must! My one critique if you will, the fries were limp.. not soggy but definitely not crispy. I didn't even bother finishing them, but the burger was filling enough that it didn't matter much. If I am in the area, I would stop here again and try a different burger, because they all looked so dang good!!

Captain Mike's is a dive bar in downtown Kenosha close to the lake. The food here is pretty good…read moreand that's why I had lunch there recently while in town. The only parking option I saw was on the street. Inside it's attractive with its own nautical character. Its food menu is burger centric and is kind of complicated to figure out. You complete a form that itemizes the kind of burger, fries, etc that you want. Even my waitress tried to help me and she got confused. Ha! I finally ordered a bowl of their beer cheese soup to start for $10.45. I then added an 8 oz grass fed beef burger with hand cut fresh fries for another $12.45. Yes, it was more food than I needed but I wanted to try the beer cheese soup which was delivered first with 4 pieces of sourdough bread. The soup was delicious being rich in cheesy flavor with cheese strings and bacon bits on top. It was a full bodied flavor soup and with the bread I could have made a meal of just this. After finishing the soup, the burger and fries appeared. It was a hearty and very good tasting burger on a quality bread bun. Also the fries were very good tasting with a good potato flavor. I couldn't finish it all but I wanted to. With a drink and tax it was about $28 before tip. I'm glad I had lunch here.

Great place, bands every weekend! Pool table, 7 dart…read moreboards, smoking area outside. Great bartenders and ALWAYS a great time with my friends! YES! This bar is OPEN!

Hattrix club is one of my favorite STILL OPEN bars. for some reason YELP states its closed.. which…read moreIS NOT TRUE.. and is still in business. ACTUALLY there is a pretty great metal show tonight 2/23 at 8. I have been going to this bar for the last 10 years. And living in a city full of watering holes... this is by far my preferred choice place to go. it has great people, great bartenders, supports local music and has shows almost every weekend and other events and parties (sometimes themed which i am a fan of) GREAT PRICES! And everything from pin ball to dart machines.. this place has something for everyone and every one is welcomed with open arms. it's a feel good place. AND VERY MUCH IN BUSINESS ;) I highly reccomend it!

I have been coming here for years Very friendly family oriented bar feel safe as a female to enter…read moreby self

A little neighborhood bar with a pool table and bar. This place has decent drinks and look and is…read moreall right. This bar is better than some other places in town and is preferable to a gas station.