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    The Toadstool Pub

    4.2 (71 reviews)
    InexpensiveIrish Pub
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Live music
    Juke Box
    Moderate noise

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    two cups of water and an apple
    Mary Grace K.

    So, my sister's making out with a random guy, but the music variation really hits me deep. It's a vibe. Drinks are good. BUT, St. Patrick's Day was SO last March. The bartender...she was HOT. Anyways, this was a great bar to meet some peeps of all ages. WAIT...where am I? Kitty cocktails got me f*cked up.

    Marco's and Toadstool are connected inside!
    Ralph E.

    Really like the Toadstool. Gets better every time I go there. A restaurant has just opened next door. Marco's Northside Grill. It is connected to The Toadstool Pub. So while there's a front entrance to Marco's with plenty of tables and good service, one can also go to the Toadstool and enter Marco's through a connecting door. If you wish to eat your food in the Pub, just order and pay at the bar in Marco's, and they will serve it to you at the Toadstool (which is my personal preference). Great concept for two outstanding establishments.

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    8 years ago

    Our favorite bar in town! The owner and staff are amazing and their Bloody Mary and dirty martini are a must have!

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    9 years ago

    Great local spot, super down to earth, great service with a very laid back atmosphere. Full bar with a solid tap handles.

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    13 years ago

    What a great place. Tommy is so nice and pours stiff drinks! Go there best bar in Highwood.

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    8 years ago

    Whole staff is awesome!!! Tim is fantastic!! Food from next door had best bar food!!

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    8 years ago

    Toadstool is the friendliest bar in Highwood. Tommy the owner is great, the live bands on Saturday are great.

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    7 years ago

    The bartenders control the music, which stinks. The bar has a Touch Tunes jukebox which is offline or blocked by chairs.

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    11 years ago

    Best bar in Highwood. What going to Cheers would have been like I imagine. Great owner and staff.

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    Best part, the seats at the bar are comfortable and Tommy makes light shift of keeping the glasses filled!

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