50 Best Bars near Downers Grove

“Had an amazing lunch!!! Food selection is amazing. I wound up with the Tuna Poke Bowl and it didn’t disappoint. Our waitstaff was attentive to detail. I am not a big dessert person when I go out, but the Key Lime Pie was calling our names. SOOOOO good!!! Thank you for a great meal. We will be back very soon.“

“Wide selection of beers to buy and a nice selection to have inside or on the patio. Very friendly staff. They have NA beer, and slushies suitable for the kids, something for everyone. The lemon icee is amazing. They have really good stuffed pretzels as well.

Parking: Being right by the commuter rail station and by the library makes it a little challenging to find parking sometimes. Street parking is free and, after a certain hours during the week the commuter parking lot parking is free, and free on weekends. Not bad in the evenings, usually. Downers Grove also has a parking garage a short walk away with free 4-Hour parking during the week.

Kid-friendliness: They have a selection of fun drinks for the kids including icees.“

“very good food and very good atmosphere“

“Barrelman's Room is my go-to place on a Friday or Saturday night when I want delicious cocktails and cozy ambiance so I can actually talk to my friends & hear each other. It's usually pretty easy to get a table, the staff is helpful with recommendations and I love the "secret" feel of it. I recommend it to anyone who wants a night out without a long line or wait. You won't be disappointed!“

“Yummo!! Great portable pizza in your hood. Can’t beat it!!“

“I had my wedding shower here in their private section of the restaurant. We had around 45 guests and it was amazing. The staff were amazing, especially Andrea and Tricia, the food was great and the bloody Mary’s were so tasty! Highly recommend having your private event here!“

“Held our 20 year high school reunion here and had a great time. Essie and his team were wonderful. The atmosphere, food and service were exceptional. Would highly recommend considering the space for group parties or events. Great time all around!“

“Great place- very good food, Old Neighborhood Italian 🇮🇹 classic ambiance!“

“I eat, sleep and breathe Chili's. I love the environment I love the vibe and I love the people overall I'm thankful for this company. I recommend the three for me but I love everything on the menu the salmon 😋, steamed broccoli 🥦 😋, ribs 😋, steak 😋, molten cake 😋, skillet cookie 😋, fajitas 😋, and last but not least bottomless chips and salsa 😋.“

“Great venue and room for our wedding shower. Staff was on point and food was excellent!“

“Awesome gyro and parmesan garlic wings. Friendly staff and very chill atmosphere!“

“Good food, good beer, good prices. Best place in town.“

“Came here with my brother and his girlfriend to see the UFC Fights yesterday.

Sebastian’s definitely is a good place to watch live sports!

We were seated immediately and were given menus so we could order drinks and food.

Customer service was fast and friendly.

Sebastians has a sports bar ambiance with many screens so your entire crew can enjoy.

Food was good! Especially the chicken wings which are packed with sauce and flavor in every bite!“

“First Time at Nels Old Time Inn on Thanksgiving to watch the Chicago Bears.

Doesn’t look like much from the outside but it’s the total opposite in the inside!

Very cozy and well lit interior serving quality drinks at a reasonable price!

The bartender is very outgoing and makes sure all the guests are attended to.

Definitely recommend this bar to all locals for a good time!“

“This establishment is a wonderful addition to downtown Clarendon Hills. They offer a wide variety of cocktails, wonderful selection of wine by the glass or bottle and extensive beer menu.
The owner and staff here are so friendly and welcoming. It is the perfect place to enjoy an outdoor beverage.“

“Great bartenders, amazing atmosphere, good food! Definitely my favorite spot to hangout after work or on a Saturday night!“

“Had the Marley with chicken instead of a burger with provolone and the Korean bbq sauce and oh man…. So good; I can’t wait to try more things out! Pretty chill atmosphere too, looking forward to checking out the patio in the warmer weather. Highly recommended and I’ll be going back and back and back again.“

“Their food is great and is just an awesome spot with a lot of charm and friendly faces.“

“Great food great service Waitresses are really nice yes I'd recommend this Restaurant Bon Apettit“

“Great brewery. Good selection of their own and a lot of good guest beers available. You'll find something you'll like. Along with wine and spirits. Great atmosphere and friendly staff and patrons. Worth a visit for sure.

Parking: Easy and a lot.

Wheelchair accessibility: It's accessible.“

“The greatest bar ever! The absolute best!“

“Veronica was great. Very prompt with her service and courteous along the way. I would come again“

“Great bar I love the bar fell!“

“A relaxed, friendly atmosphere makes this place one of our favorites. Megan and her colleagues behind the bar are a big reason why we love coming here. Oh, and the beer is cold, too.“

“friendly place to have a drink and relax“

“We hosted my daughters baby shower this past weekend at Rebel in Lombard and Jonny, Joe and his staff were wonderful!!! The food was excellent, everyone raved about the Bang Bang Cauliflower. Great time had by all!! Thank you for making our day extra special!!!“

“From the moment I walked in. Jack was there to help me get tables together for a party of 10. we had a wonderful time but even better was the service. the food was good. the drinks were great but the service was immaculate! Thanks to both our servers each named Haley. they did a fantastic job and we really appreciate it. we had a wonderful night and would come back again and again. thank you Jack and everyone there!“

“Uber eats messed up our order and Adam made good on it. Even gave us coupons!“

“This has been our go to place for Friday dinner for over a year now. It’s a bit of a drive from our house but it’s well worth it. Their burgers are outstanding. We had a party for my birthday here a few years ago with about 25 people and they did an awesome job. Everyone was happy. Liana and Natalie are our favorite servers. They both do an awesome job and always go above and beyond. They see us come in and our drinks are on the table shortly after that. The popcorn is pretty good too. Great food, great atmosphere, very friendly staff. Wolfs Head is definitely one of our favorite places.“

“Great ownership, atmosphere and staff.“

“I’ve been coming for over 30 years nowhere comes close to your food. Always consistent— authentic and fabulous food!“

“Doug and Mari are the Bee’s Knee’s. Great service and great shakes!“

“they have busch light on draft!“

“Great atmosphere, great staff! Highly recommend“

“All around great place! I have had thousands of chicken tenders in my time but these take the cake. These were the best chicken tenders I have ever had, the fries were crispy and good. I usually don't like Coleslaw but I love this. This place has the best waitress ever, she was so nice and always on top of everything! The atmosphere was also legit one of the best I've been in in a long time. I love this place! It was 100% worth ever cent and no joke I would take the 8 hour drive again for this place!“

“Love this place! Classic dive bar and I mean that in the best possible way. I stop in with my friend Keith who is somewhat of a regular. Next thing you know, I'm volunteering to check IDs at the 100th Anniversary bash. They make you feel welcome from the moment you walk through the door. A must stop for anyone who loves old school bars.“

“Wonderful place to have a meal. The Dunkley Burgers is awesome!“

“Great joint, cash only. I highly recommend this place.“

“Great place! My first time here and the staff and owners were all very welcoming and when I went back the next day they all remembered my name, feels like home here. My friend won big on the machines!$$$ They have amazing pizza served with seasoning. I will definitely be making this my new neighborhood hangout!“

“Great locals bar with cheap drinks, slots, and popcorn. Love coming here. Would recommend for locals --- tourists or people who want a livelier bar might wanna look at other options, but even if you end up at the dry dock you won't have a bad time.“

“Absolutely loved this place! The service was great, and the inviting atmosphere made it the perfect spot for a fun night out with friends. Our bartender was very attentive and friendly ensuring that we were happy with our food and drinks. Already can’t wait to go back! Highly recommended!“

“I can't rate the food because I've never eaten here, but this is a great little dive bar. Staff is friendly, the music is always great, and plenty of parking.

Parking: Parking behind the bar and plenty of street parking across the street.“

“The local craft beer selection is diverse enough to satisfy basically any beer fan. I loved the bacon and jalapeño mac and cheese, and I want to take bottles of the fried pickle dipping sauce home! The bartender Jim was very knowledgeable and handled a very busy bar extremely well. I'm looking forward to my next visit!“

“Such a nice wine shop! Went to the thanksgiving Wine tasting and it was 30 wines for $25 and a fantastic savory spread.
Very nice clean bathrooms
Great ambience
Would recommend
Wines in the wine tasting ranged in price from like $15-$80 and they had some very interesting limoncellos too.“

“Great service, Like Cheers,when you walk in,Everyone knows your name..friendly and clean and problem causers are respectfully ushered out.Karaoke nights welcome in singers of all ages and friendly DJ accompies the entertainment.come in and see for yourself...A local inviting pub.“

“We love The Nest Bar & Grill and want to share how great the food & service has been lately. Every server has been providing phenomenal service, the chef always provides amazing meals & managers Eric & Phil are always making sure everything is great! Great food & they all work as a team!! Great job Nest Bar & Grill!“

“Great entertainment for a night out. Throwback songs and originals. Quality entertainment with a friendly atmosphere.“

“Cool place fun atmosphere great staff“

“A perfect spot to chill on a cloudy day. We opened the place for a light bite before going out on a Friday night, and we were warmly welcomed by Colleen, who was just setting things up for the evening. The Cobb Salad was excellent and the wine selection ample.“