20 Best Cocktail Bars near Elgin

“The Marini Room has excellent bartenders—knowledgeable, attentive, and truly skilled. I had been craving the Ferrero Rocher martini for a week, even though it was no longer on the menu, and they still recreated it perfectly. Thank you—you made my day!“

“They have a pool table!!!! But can you move it in, just a bit. The poolstick hits the glass too much.Anyway their oven was not working so couldn't try the pizza, but they sold snacks. The drinks are basic but not bad. I don't mind cranberry vodka.Really cheap drinks. Amazing service and cool quiet chill atsmophere.I want to come back and play more billiards.“

“We recently had a luncheon at Moretti's in Elgin after the funeral of my mother, and I cannot say enough good things about our experience. From the beginning, the professionalism of manager, Felicia, her kindness, and willingness to make this as easy as possible for us during such a difficult time is deeply appreciated. Everything was top-notch: the accommodations, the food, and the service. We can and will definitely recommend for anyone needing a venue in the future. Thank you so very much!“

“We hosted a party at The Lewis last night and were so impressed by how seamless and easy the entire planning process was. The staff communicated clearly every step of the way, which made everything stress-free. Dominic was our server for the evening, and he was absolutely wonderful—attentive, on top of drinks and water, and he brought such a great personality to the night. He played a big part in making the event run so smoothly. We had a fantastic experience and would highly recommend hosting your next party here!“

“Great cocktails! The menu is finely crafted with a drink for everyone. The owner dedicated her energy into every detail of the atmosphere and drinks. Very clean and modern bar. The downstairs is a relaxed sophisticated vibe for get togethers or just hanging out. Right in the heart of Dundee. Highly recommend for girls night, date night or after/before dinner drink.“

“RHouse is the place to be, Tyler is always on point and attentive to all of his customers and staff. Great place to be 🙏🏻“

“Fine food all the way. Great service. Charming decor and art work. Loud bar adjacent. Unfortunate name for a fine restaurant.“

“great place to stop for taisty drinks“

“Breakfast Quesadilla was excellent! Fresh salsa was excellent with just a hint of kick. Sam was wonderful and made me a delicious salted caramel fudge latte! Portion was large as usual and I have leftovers for later. Thanks Sam, you made it a wonderful start to my day“

“Fun atmosphere and yummy tiki drinks!“

“The atmosphere, food, and service were well worth the price! One of the best places to eat around Algonquin!“

“Great food & customer service...!!!“

“Elizabeth our server was amazing!! I was so glad to see her because the bartender was handling a busy bar and told us she’d get to us when she could which I thought would probably be a while. Elizabeth was very friendly and she made great suggestions. our food was so good and came out very quickly“

“Place is an amazing place to get food and have a drink. The bartenders and staff are super friendly!“

“Awesome menu! They have some amazing Mexican seafood dishes plus all your regular Mexican favorites! Really nice service too. This will be a regular spot for us!“

“The whole experience had that clean, easygoing craft‑house feel. Service was prompt and genuinely attentive, the food hit the table quicker than expected, and the Old Fashioned was perfectly balanced — smooth, not overly sweet, exactly what you want from a place that takes its bar program seriously. A laid‑back spot that still delivers with precision“

“Best bar pizza in town, loaded with toppings and cooked to perfection! Always a great time due to the great environment.“

“Great tacos!!! Delicious food!“