The political stuff on the wall (Trump "fake money" and "Let's Go Brandon") was a big turnoff. It made the atmosphere feel uncomfortable and unnecessary. Our group of 8 ended up leaving early. In the end, glad we didn't spend more money there. read more

Basic old school bar in Lockport good for some cheap drinks. It's questionable for anything else. Uncle Richie's Place is kind of like going back in time. Of course that's not always a good thing however. They seem to be best known for Bloody Marys because it's mentioned in almost all the other reviews. A good reason for coming is because it's a cheap ass bar. It's about $5 for a basic cocktail. There's also of course the Bloody Marys. Be aware these are made from a mix, so it's not like these are any special kind of recipe or anything. These taste like it's a mix. Also there's free popcorn, which is the only food. There's entertainment including a pool table but not a lot. Good cheap cocktails. It's the best that can be said about it. There's not really any food but maybe they have popcorn or you can bring in something. read more

Uncle Richie's Place - Whiskey And Popcorn - Dive Bars Near Me - Lockport, Illinois

Really misjudged Uncle Richie's Place from the online photos. It's larger than I thought it would be. With plenty of big screen TVs to watch the Bears game. No better deal than $6 pitchers of beer. Great service and lots of complementary snacks. Stop by now, you'll enjoy too. read more

Uncle Richie's Place - Lots to eat and drink while watching the Bears game. (Uncle Ritchie's Place made a better impression on me than the Bears did for 2024!) - Dive Bars Near Me - Lockport, Illinois

Entertaining. I often go there when i work night shift for outages at Citgo. Ritchies has awesome Bloodys. Conversations are lively and they serve popcorn. Cheap entertainment at the bar. I also never say anything inflammatory or try to judge. Hey! Youre at a bar. People are out to relax and get things off their chest. Why try to judge? I just laugh or say neutral things. Its safer to stay in your own lane. I must say Uncle Ritchies is a good bar to stop. Mostly locals, but the barkeeps will take care of you. You wont feel ignored. Do stop! read more

BEST BLOODY'S EVER!!! Let me start off by saying I used to hate Bloody Mary's until I started coming here. Now I crave them! This was my Dad's go to spot ever Sunday before he passed away. I could never understand why he liked it so much. I mean, it's just a dive bar, right? Wrong! It's a place you can go and be yourself. Nobody judges and they have the best bartenders around. They almost make you feel like family. They still have my Dad's picture on their shelf. I've been many times and my friends and I always have a blast when we go. read more

I have been coming here for Sunday Morning Breakfast... Forever!. Not your traditional bacon and eggs served with fried potatoes, simply a vegetarian feast served in a salted rim glass. However, the liquid chemistry of this drink is the attraction!! Unlike other joints... Uncle Richie's relies on the complexity and variety of alcohol to" brand" their signature 'BLOODY', not Celery & Pickles! Triple "D" all the way! Divey, Dark & Dingy read more

Uncle Richie's Place - Chicago Bears pre-game breakfast - Dive Bars Near Me - Lockport, Illinois

Best bar around. Best bloodies around. Best bartenders around. If you like a bar with that old school corner bar feel this is your place. Most people would say this is a hole in a wall but I call it a diamond in the rough! read more

It's true: the bloody mary is a must. I don't even like them but I will drink them here. Sample the local flavor: a bit of a tavern, dive and biker hangout all rolled into one. read more

Uncle Richie's Place - Dive Bars Near Me - Lockport, Illinois

Pretty tasty Bloody. The wall "art work" is interesting as well. Don't be intimidated by the bikes in front. Pretty friendly folks inside.

Having canceled my cable recently, I found myself with no way to watch the NHL's All Star game yesterday and so, I decided to find a place nearby where I thought it might be playing. Only two days before, I stopped in here with my sister when she came to town to catch up for a while. What a difference two days make. Don't get me wrong, neither experience was a bad one, however both visits surprised me as far as the crowd were concerned because it was dead on a Friday night, and bustling on a Sunday afternoon (with no home town game on TV)...just the opposite of what I expected. The same bartender was there on both days and seemed to remember me when I returned. Beer is reasonable at $2.50 per bottle and you never seem to be waiting long for another, especially if you're sitting at the bar. My only complaint is that the jukebox is a little too loud, especially if you're trying to have a conversation with someone. (and it's not just me saying that, others have as well) But my favorite part of URP's is the ambiance. The place just looks like you walked into a fishing or hunting lodge in Wisconsin. Even the patrons all seem like nice, down to earth people not afraid to say hello if you sit down next to them. That, along with prompt, friendly service from those working behind the bar makes for a terrific experience. It seemed to me after my last visit on Sunday that there are quite a few people who've made Uncle Richie's their home. From what I've seen so far, I can't blame them one bit. read more

My favorite biker hangout! Bloody Marys are the best around with their special recipe. Cold beer? Their mugs are so frozen that ice crystals form in your beer! Hopefully you stop by when Floyd or Billy are bar tending because their drinks will knock you off the stool! Friendly environment. I brought over some Army stuff from Afghanistan and this big Cardboard Fireman that is still in the corner after al these years lol. That damn thing has been to more parties there than me! read more

I am usually not one for the local bars in my town. But if I had a go-to, this may be it. I love the vibes I get when I come through. I also enjoy the best bleeders in town. Many of my friends and family come here so it is just one of those places. Sometimes we come in and smash cheap beers while playing Pearl Jam and throwing darts. Kind of liven the place up on a Friday night lol. Oh and Popcorn is free, and tasty. read more

Went to Uncle Richie's Saturday morning. Tracy is great , she made my day in there. Very funny and quick to tell you what's on her mind. Next time I'm back in town I'll be there. read more

Over rated. They live on this biker persona. Zzzzzzz Bloody Mary's aren't THAT good. At one time decades ago before bloody marys became an art I'm sure they were the best around but times have caught up with them. I'm not a fan of pre-mades either. They close close early. They run the AMi Jukebox system of which is not my preferred platform but oh well. Prices are good. read more

Biker bar with the best bloody marys EVER. I love the cucumber chunk, double that up and hold the olives please. They also have warm nuts - what a great Saturday or Sunday breakfast! No pool table, but they have 2 dart boards and a great selection on the juke box. read more

No food.. Well frozen pizza, nuts, or popcorn. Dive bar but! Nothing wrong with a hole in the wall if you strictly go for the "infamous bloody" and came out grinning.$4.25 for a bloody with home made mix.. Great mix, Garnished with cucumber and potent celery salt (in the tastiest way). Perfect amount of spice and not too filling. read more

I've been a fan of Uncle Ritchie's for over 25 years now. There is only one drink you need to order here, the best Bloody Mary I've ever had. This is a friendly, aging weekend-biker bar. The locals can be a little rough around the edges, but they're good Lockport folk. Go for the bloodies and watch your drink limit. I'm a big boy and 3 make me loopy. read more

Open early with a great crowd enjoying cocktails. Trying to catch everything hung on the walls will take you several trips which won't be a problem once you try the Bloody Mary. read more

Nice local bar with small town feel. Floyd the bartender was great and the bloody Mary's are very good as well. They had pints on special for $1.75 and offered them up in a iced glass. Everyone in the place was nice and friendly. Rolling rock on tap was great! read more

A cool neighborhood bar in downtown Lockport. I really like the look and feel of this old bar. They have cool hunting decorations and an old look that can only be granfathered in these days. the bathrooms are ridiculously small and there is a large whiskey and beer takeout. Every town should have a bar like this for their locals. read more

Love this place. Great Bloody Mary's along with great service. The bar is decked out with all kinds of interesting things to see and read. You will love that as you have a few drinks! The bartenders are very nice as well as all of the people that visit this place. Do not be intimated by all the bikes you might see when the weather is nice! I've never had a problem in that place and as I said everyone that is there are good people. read more

Best bloodies. Excellent service. Love it. Great neighborhood bar. Great location too.

I've been to uncle Richies a million times & normally love this bar. However, I was there yesterday (Saturday) around 3-4pm and the bartender was a complete Dick. Treating his customers like shit and walking away in the middle of taking drink orders. Even caught him yelling at another customer. Ridiculous! read more