Some places have craft cocktails and Edison bulbs. This place has character... and probably a few…read morestories the walls can't legally repeat. If you're looking for polished, this isn't it. If you're looking for a cold drink, good food, and people who'll make you feel like you've been coming here for years, you've found the right place. As a fellow Marine, walking into a veteran owned bar just feels different. The military memorabilia isn't there to impress anyone. It's there because it's part of the owners' story, and you can tell. Let's be honest... this place is a dive. A glorious, unapologetic dive. If Joanna Gaines walked in, she'd immediately start looking for shiplap and then quietly leave. But that's exactly the charm. Nobody's pretending to be upscale. They just focus on good food, cold beer, and making people feel welcome. The staff and regulars are some of the friendliest people you'll meet, and that's what keeps you coming back. Sometimes the best bars aren't the prettiest. They're the ones where everyone seems happy you're there. Semper Fi.

Such a delish place! We stumbled upon it after watching BIG BOY the train and were so happy with…read moreour experience! The service was fab and the food was even better!

Great food along with fun activities make this bar fun. Trivia night on Wednesdays is not to be…read moremissed

Been here several times for lunch. Took the family here for dinner after we all went pumpkin…read morepicking. For a Wednesday it was pretty busy. The food was great , the BBQ WAS OUTSTANDING. the only issue was getting a table as no one was at the front seating people. Had to wait for some time , had to,ask what was the issue and was told the hostess was on a call. I will assume it was business related. Once seated out server was very good and took our order and made sure all was right. Over all I liked the venue and food. Besides a rocky start it all smoothed out and went well. Again the BBQ was great and well worth going here.

Located on the grounds of the Fermilab research facility is a wonderful little pub that serves food…read moreWednesday through Fridays from 5-8 PM (but the bar is open until 10:15 PM). There are two sections to the Frontier Pub; the restaurant part and the smaller cozy pub. When eight of us arrived around 5:30 PM on a Friday evening, the pub was about 3/4 full. This has to be the most comfortable pub in the Western burbs. With sofas and easy chairs throughout, you can really kick back and relax. There is a small bar where the friendly bartender was chatting with her customers. The real attraction on this 7 degree evening was the warm fireplace that was already staked out by 10-12 Fermilab researchers and their families enjoying Two Brothers brews. Since we had a relatively large group we walked over to the restaurant section which is brightly lit with a couple of TV's on the wall. They have several beautiful Bison photos and a huge taxidermied Bison head hanging on the walls. It's a comfortable room but not fancy. The limited menu is standard pub food but its all prepared quite well. Our group ordered turkey burgers, hamburgers, black bean burger, grilled chicken and the special of the day; spinach calzone. I had the grilled chicken which came with fries ($6.50) and it was perfect. The people that ordered the spinach calzone said that they really enjoyed it. We shared pitchers of Two Brothers Bison Head Ale ($15 pitcher) which is a delicious brown ale brewed just for The Frontier Pub. It's a basic menu but the food is prepared with care. I also need to mention that our server was just delightful. (I wish I would have gotten her name.). Even the bartender came over from the pub to chat us up. The good food, unique setting, great service and friendly crowd all add up to 5-stars for me. Fermilab is a great break from your hectic grind. Come out and see the bison herd or even go birdwatching. At the end of your day of exploring, The Frontier Pub is a great place to quench your thirst and fill your belly. Who knows, you might even strike up a conversation with an atomic physicist!

From the owner: The Frontier Pub at the Fermilab Users Center is an on-site cafeteria for lab employees, staff,…read moreusers, contractors, and their families and guests.

Had a great time! Loved the decor so much!! The pinballs and video games were really fun. The…read moredrinks were delicious, they have a great beer menu. Service was fine!

Saw some pics online of this place after searching for bars in downtown St. Charles to check out…read moreand figured it looked pretty interesting. We came during a slower time because we ate dinner early but it picked up later on. The beers on tap were pretty good and the owners and bartender were very personable. The prices were reasonable too. It's really chill and we enjoyed playing bags on the patio in the back. Love the artwork, funky decor, pinball machines, darts, etc. My fav was the "garage beer fridge" behind the bar. The vibes here are great! Would definitely recommend and go back.

Great food Cool neighborhood vibe…read more Had the best burger ever and I'm pretty old !! Wish I lived closer would go there more Great place to try if you're near Cantigny

I came back here again since the renovations are finally complete, and the restaurant is reopened…read more The restaurant is much more roomy and much more modern design than before. I love how open the bar area is now as well. The staff is very welcoming as usual, and the food is fantastic. I especially enjoyed the Smokin' Jeff burger. The sweetness from the bourbon glaze and the goat cheese paired with the spiciness from the jalapeño gives so much layers of flavor. I 100% recommend if you are looking to have a burger or just enjoy food and vibes at a pub in the area.

On our first night in St. Charles for the Jazz Fest, we headed into The House Pub to hear a great…read morehorn player. Frank Capalano was the reason we went in, but the cool vibe kept us there for a few hours. The vintage building looked great on the outside. The big brick building looked like there was some history behind those doors. We walked into a dark room with two levels, a big bar flanking one side of the room and a stage with a dancefloor. I could tell people have fun here. We snagged a small table and listened to the 4-piece band while sipping on an ice-cold beer. The bartender Chris was fantastic. He got busy but never forgot us. There was a popcorn machine which was great, but I was hoping for a meal or at least an appetizer, since I had just gotten off work. It does have the word PUB in it's name. Oh well, the music kept us too busy all night to think about food. The place seems as though it has gotten a facelift. It looks restored not renovated. Everything was super clean, which is always a good thing. I really enjoyed my night at The House Pub and would definitely stop in again the next time I am in town.

The. Best. Bar. I love this place so much!!! Thank god a cool and not-sketchy dive exists out here…read more Incredible music, friendly crowd, best bar crew in town. Can't say enough good things about House.

Such a family friendly place. We took the kids a few time and we absolutely love this place. It's a…read moremust go for a fun game night with the family.

Came here on a date to watch the USMNT in the World Cup. Big mistake…read more It was bingo night so no game sound. Game was only less than half the TVs. I'm sure that there were folks there who really wanted to catch the Yankees game. Anyway, the woman calling bingo was losing her voice and did not really add to the experience. (She was very friendly as opposed to the rest of the staff.) They allowed young children to sit at the bar for bingo, which surprised me and is uncool in my book if not illegal. I don't want to sit at the bar next to your hyper pre-teen. The food is self serve. You order via your phone. Pick food up at the kitchen window. Food was decent enough. Plastic utensils. The bartenders (and I was one back in the day) were inattentive. Asked the busboy, who sort of lurked behind the bar washing glasses from time to time, for a box to go and he pointed to a table set up for to go orders. Thanks, man. Charging a 3% credit card fee when you don't accept cash is absolutely lame. Yes, debit cards are free. I didn't see that until after I paid the bill. There is a pour your own draft system with about a dozen beers but that doesn't impress me. An undersized bags, bocce and putting green. Some decent new arcade games. I guess it works just fine as a Chuck E Cheese alternative with fewer games and a full liquor bar. I can safely say that I won't be going here again for a date night or otherwise.

This is a great little bar to come and get some drinks while chatting with a friend. Staff is…read morefriendly and the bartender made sure we always had a fresh drink when we were ready. We enjoyed all the drinks we had and will definitely be coming back. Truly a great place to get a few drinks with a friend after a long work day. I also really love that the little bar snacks come in the branded ash tray that you can take with you. Mine is now a candy dish on my coffee table!

I came in a day where a wedding was being hosted but they were kind enough to still seat me for two…read morecocktails. I arrived around 5:30 pm with an opening time of 5 pm. There was plenty of seating for myself but if are coming with 4 or more people, make a reservation. The servers were very nice and accommodating. The bar was playing Generation C music--not too loud nor soft. I love this bar! I would definitely come here again. I spent about $35 for two cocktails but I order a stronger reserve cocktail. They do have good but it is more of snacks than a meal so come full! 5/5

Neighborhood hidden gem. Really nice covered/screened patio. Enjoy the sunset with the freshest…read morebeers and pinball adjacent. Tried the food once, a little salty for my taste but good.

I recently participated in an Illinois Fun Run 5k at this brewery and was impressed by the staff,…read moremenu and drinks I tasted following the run. It was super busy on the Saturday we were here, and servers were apologizing for the long wait, but they were doing their best despite the crowd and shortage of pint glasses. The Cuban sandwich we had was served with fresh cut fries and cooked with much flavor in the pork. The dish was enough for my husband and I to share, but we weren't looking for a big meal. My husband tried a pilsner while I enjoyed the light margarita sour. There was a big cooler of cold water and plastic cups for self serve following the 5k. We also loved being able to sit in the screened in porch with our pup. I look forward to trying more menu offerings.

Old school & local - cash only. Attached to a good pizza place. Just a fun place to have a drink…read morewith friends. It's a friendly comfortable place tucked away on Ferry Road. Go see a movie then go have some pizza and a drink. Be

Fantastic fresh fish sandwich and fries! Friendly service with very reasonable prices. Great…read moreFriday lunch!