Really cool place in downtown Alton. Came here with my family and we had a great time. Very lively…read moreand well decorated place. I would recommend coming here to anybody who's looking for a fun bar experience. Service was quick and everything is great. Nice big space and plenty of parking in the area. I'm looking forward to coming back in the future, surprised I've never been here before as an Alton native.

Oh, Daddy. I like Catdaddy's…read more Catdaddy's recently went under new ownership. It's a new partnership that is mainly women. They are promoting themselves as, "A female owned space where women can let their hair down and have fun...We've got your back." They're promoting a safe place for ladies to have fun and not have to go it alone when feeling uncomfortable. The entire crew will have your back. It's a safe place. I met two female friends here for Happy Hour this past Friday. I thought I'd arrive early to secure a table, when I did the bar was already packed and it was just 5PM. I was greeted by a male bartender, who poured a good and refreshing Tito's with Seltzer. Pricing for a call brand was cheap. Not sure if it was a HH deal or not. I'll update that on next visit. The best way to describe, Catdaddy's is that it is an upscale dive bar. Its crowd was a good mix of ages, sexes and diversity. We were still there during the bartender change and the young lady who came on duty was also, attentive and friendly. There's no full kitchen, but they do offer bar pizzas, if you need a nosh to cut the liquor. I had fun, so I know I'll be back.

I know I could get a lot of flack for giving the Roadhouse a five star review, but it's my favorite…read moredive bar. The perfect place to stumble into before heading home for the night. It's a biker bar, and it doesn't pretend to be anything else. The (unintentional) entertainment is top notch. Better people-watching than the airport. If you're feeling extra brave, belly up to the jukebox and play some hip hop. Go on, I dare you. I've been told this establishment is open for lunch..but I've never been brave (or drunk) enough to venture there in daylight hours.

We came upon this little gem at the end of 6-hour road trip. Its old school marquee sign (with its…read moremany dangling/missing letters) called to us, and we stopped in for a couple bud lights before heading to a friend's wedding. Y'all. This is my favorite dive bar in the United States of America. Trust me, just go.

After enjoying dinner at a restaurant in downtown Alton, I wanted something else to do. So I did…read moresome Yelp, FB and Google searches and found out that Bubby & Sissy's was having their 20th Miss Bubby & Sissy's Pageant. Watching that would be something else to do and it would be totally different. The crowd for this evening show was almost as entertaining as the contestants and guest performers. It was an excellent mix of diverse individuals. There were multiple M/F couples, senior citizens, Bachelorette Party and of course many members of the LGBTQ community. I even saw my waitress from the restaurant, when she got off work. The bartenders were hustling making sure everyone had a cocktail, as they enjoyed the pageant. Two of the bartenders I knew from other establishments in the community, but they work at B&S now, because we all know gays are good tippers. Don't judge Bubby & Sissy's for being a bar supporting the LGBTQ community. Just think of it as a dive bar supporting the local community. I've seen wild deer out on their patio. So if deer feel safe at B&S, you can, too.

This is one of the last bars with acclamation of a Gay Bar. The best is that the bartendWes George,…read moreTrish, David Roni, and Bubby welcome everyone and ensure they have a great and safe experience. highly recommended, Great Female impersonators and shows on the weekends. .

It's an old school bar that serves food. The bartenders & the cook were friendly & willing to talk…read more That being said it was a lazy Saturday afternoon. I'm sure the place would be too busy in the evening to have a conversation. In the summertime the sand volleyball courts are probably busy. If you're in the neighborhood, dog prairie tavern is worth the stop. We will definitely be back.

chicken wings were so tough we threw them in the trash. pork tenderloin had a off putting fishy,…read moreold oil taste. no to bring us back

The food was good. We had the Memphis Hot chicken was good as well as the Tenderloin sandwich.read more

This is the fun bar point it's been around as a Building and business forever! At the intersection…read moreof Highway four and interstate 55, it's visible from just about every direction. The bartender, SAM is a lot of fun and get your beer to you quickly, lots of pool tables, shuffleboard, and darts available. Newly built kitchen and a pretty good menu! The manager, Melody is on hand and works to ensure that her guests are extremely happy and satisfied. Fun place!Zz

If you're on Facebook, be sure to follow Town Club. That way you'll be kept up to date on what…read moretheir daily specials are. You'll eventually find your own personal favorite and will not want to miss out on enjoying it. I'm a huge fan of their smash burgers, but the other day they had a Grilled Chicken with Pepper Jack Cheese and Bacon as a special. It was served with Crinkle Fries and a Little Cup of Ketchup. Crinkle Fries are a favorite of mine, I like how the ridges hold on to the ketchup. I also like that a dive bar serves the ketchup in an individual cup. It's a better presentation than a bottle. Plus the fact it's more sanitary. Service is always friendly and attentive. I love how all the guest, know each other and add to each other's conversations. They'll even include the non-regulars in their chit-chat. Town Club is kinda off the beaten path, but it's on Broadway the main drag through Alton. So I highly recommend that you check them out when you're in the Riverbend area.

One of my favorite old dimly lit gem hole in the wall dive bar with the absolute tastiest made to…read moreorder food. Been in the owners family 90+ years, I believe the oldest family owned bar in Alton! Not a large place but not overly crowded either- 4 four tops, 1 six top, 2 high tops that seat 4, a pool table, 6 slot machines and a bar with maybe 10-12 barstools. Not usually crowded (unsure how it's not crowded as the food is AMAZING!). The grill is back behind the bar & closes 1 hour before close for cleaning most nights. Check their Facebook page for daily specials! We love their double cheeseburgers and tater tots - always SO hot and fresh right off the grill with fresh veggies. The bone in hot wings are delicious, too & come with a big ole boat of ranch. Parking - street or out back behind the building. Okay now go have a great dive bar burger!

A great local bar to start off St.paddy's day weekend! The chicken bacon ranch pizza was delicious,…read morethe drinks were ever flowing and the bartenders were fun and quick. The space included incredible, live, Irish musicians as well as seating outside. If you find yourself in Belleville, hit up this local bar for a casual night out.

I come to this bar at least weekly to play pool or just have a few beers I had to leave again…read moretonight because it was so unbearably hot.... 81 degrees and the bartender said there was nothing she could do. This isn't the first time this has happened and I guess I understand why the bar was dead tonight.

This is an awesome dive bar. Ridiculously cheap drinks and good vibes. Would be my regular if I…read morelived in these parts

Beautiful barmaids n good biker bar And a rowdy juke box…read more and a good crowd And price is right

Can a dive bar be cute? If so, The Lounge is a cute dive bar…read more It is simply decorated, compact in size and a welcoming atmosphere. I discovered, The Lounge because I arrived super early for a wine tasting at another business in the plaza. My friend and I were immediately won over, when we saw the bar dog. Her name is, Lucy. I liked that the front window is tinted so you cannot see in, but once inside you can clearly see the outside. If you like to play slots while you sip your inexpensive cocktail, The Lounge has about 4 or 6 machines for you to play. If you do, good luck. Best of all, the drinks are super affordable aka "cheap". The bartender was friendly to us being newcomers. Seeing the rest of the patrons at the bar and every stool was full, you could tell they were regulars at this neighborhood watering hole. If I'm ever back in the area, I'd definitely stop by for a cocktail.

I happened on this spot when visiting a shop in the same shopping plaza. This has to be one of the…read morecleanest dive bars I've ever been in. There is a generously sized bar and with a few high top tables along the side wall. There are several slot machines if you're interested in trying your luck! The bar offers your standard fare of beer, wine, mixed drinks and shots. They offer a few prepackaged snacks including chips and nuts. We were able to order a small pizza. They offer the Dog Town frozen pizzas. These are among my favorite pizzas. And it paired well with the ice cold beer. Our bartender was friendly and made sure we were taken care of.

The Hideout has been a hometown staple for as long as I can remember, and I've made a lot of great…read morememories there. The food rocks for bar food, and I've heard their breakfast is good too. Drinks are cheap and strong, just the way they should be! The bartenders and servers here are some of the most attentive I've seen--they're making drinks while serving tables, which is top-notch service you don't find at a lot of bars anymore. Karaoke on Friday nights is a thing, and they occasionally have live bands too. 4 stars because of the cigarette smoke. It's pretty heavy inside, and even after just a few minutes picking up takeout, you can end up smelling like smoke. It's the only place in Warrenton that still allows smoking, and with the building being so small, it can get overwhelming. That said, The Hideout is still a great spot for drinks, food, and fun!

The food is good and well priced. The staff are always friendly and accommodating. I enjoy the…read moremixed drinks, they can make anything you want . Listening to Friday kereokee is always entertaining.