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Bars near Essex
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2 Essex Inn
217 West Main Street, Essex
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4 Blue Horse Wine & Martini Bar
115 N Water St, Wilmington · 9.28 miles
Customers’ favorites
- Ei Pepinillo
- Jen's Pickle
“Cute place to have a drink. Lots of great martini 🍸 flavors to choose from. Staff was super friendly. We will be back”
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5 Mustachio's
785 3rd Street, Carbon Hill · 10.13 miles
- Take-Out
Customers’ favorites
- Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
- Buffalo Chicken Wrap
- Quarter Pound Burger
- Blackened Mahi Wrap
“My daughter & I stopped here the other night for dinner. The food and sercice was absolutely amazing!”
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6 Stumble Inn Inc
201 South Kankakee Street, Godley · 5.16 miles
“first time ordering there food and definitely give it a 10/10. hoagie and chicken Parm sandwich cooked perfectly! would definitely go back again and plan to!”
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7 Babe's Tap & Grill
755 S Broadway St, Coal City · 8.71 miles
- Take-Out
Customers’ favorites
- Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich
- Mushroom and Swiss Burger
- Breaded Pork Tenderloin
- Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
“Babes is a great bar and reataraunt in Coal City. I stopped in on a Monday night after work to celebrate a friend's birthday and was not disappointed. Walking in the front door, the bar is open and inviting. There are gambling machines and a shuffle board table there to pass the time. I sat at the bar and was warmly greeted by Bri. I ordered a beer and a couple appetizers to start. The kitchen is in the front of the house so you can see your food prepared. The jalapeño poppers were a standard deep fried jalapeño with cream cheese, fried to a perfect brown crust on the outside and a creamy spicy inside. The cheese curds are an above average variety. The batter is salty and crunchy which pairs perfectly with the melted gooey cheese on the inside. Next up was the burger. I ordered a hamburger and fries which was recommended by everyone in the place. It did not disappoint. Grilled to order and seasoned with the confidence of an experienced cook. If you are in the area and want a great meal at a great place, stop in and check them out. I know I will be back when I'm in town.”
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8 The Korner Keg
285 E Main St, Braidwood · 6.19 miles
- Take-Out
- Delivery
“Food is great , never been disappointed with any of the food.”
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9 Curley's Tavern
114 Depot Street, Gardner · 6.35 miles
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10 Banker's Pub
120 South Wabash Avenue, Reddick · 6.47 miles
“I spotted a pub, a nice brick structure attached to a house. Like many neighborhood pubs, the sign showed the Old Style beer logo. I walked in through the doors. I attracted attention. Nobody cared that I had insisted on wearing a mask. I looked unfamiliar.A woman called out, "How are you doing, sweetie?" "Oh, I'm fine. Passing through. I stopped for Tom's Sweet Corn, and need to stretch my legs." A man smiled, "So, you're not a local." I thought, "It would take a lifetime to become a local. All I need to do is sit down and order an Old Style." "I live over in Streator," I offered, hoping to look local enough. A woman squealed, "I'm from Streator!" "How about that. I'm thirty miles east of Streator and I meet a neighbor!" I excused myself. I had downed an extra large soda at Jimmy Johns in downtown Kankakee.The rest rooms shared a sink in the hall between the biffys. The wood door suggested an age of one hundred years old or more. Wood gets drier and lighter as it ages. The door handles reminded me of the late Nineteenth Century, just a touch hand made.I wondered, "Should I buy a bar stool buddy a shot to say thanks for a clean restroom?" I walked over to the bar. I spotted a freezer stocked with six dollar frozen pizzas. Not one vegan pizza I felt sure. Hunger had arrived. A set of coolers showed off all the cans for sale. "Might I buy a Coke?" The woman bartending probably owned the bar. "Sure, that will be a dollar". Thank you I said as I gave her two dollars. "It's only a dollar, hon." "I wish to show my gratitude," I said with a smile."What brings you this way?" said the man who deduced my traveling status. "I was in Kankakee." "Kankakee? What brought you to Kankakee?" "I'm learning how to be a census taker. I count twenty at the pub. Let me write that down." He laughed. I had satisfied his curiosity by making him laugh. "You take care of yourself, hon," said the one woman who greeted me first when I came inside. "Yes, please take care of yourself, too. I'll be back".It seemed like the right thing to say. I stepped out the door into the rays of a sun setting to the west. A John Deere gator, a blend between a tractor and a golf cart, proceeded towards Tom's corn. I spotted a few more as I drove to Tom's to score a dozen sweet ears.Tom's yard looked like a John Deere commercial. One farmer arrived pulling a hay wagon full of people behind his yellow and green John Deere tractor. A man set at the wheel of his gator, closest to the picnic table where awaited the corn. "Hey, I bet you're Tom!" "That's right, I'm Tom." "Are you hosting a corn roast, Tom?" "Nope, it's a community gathering." "Might I pick out a few ears?" "Sure, hello yourself. There's the cash box. Put in what you want. Put in nothing. Take all you want."I started to fill a plastic bag after sliding two dollars in the slot cut in the cash box. I thought that fair for six ears. "What's the event, Tom?" "It's a community picture. We just repainted our town sign, and fixed up the landscaping." I hadn't noticed. People kept arriving in vans, by car and even by ATV. "Is this a Lions Club project?" "Nope. We disbanded our club. The national wanted too much money every year. We just do our own community club. A long time resident left money in a will for the sign".He patted the seat of his gator. "Any body need a ride." The sign stood right across the street. "Thank you, Tom. How long will you be picking sweet corn?" "Straight through Labor Day. You drive through often?" "First time by. Have a good night."I counted twenty people walking over from the pub. It looked as if every two hundred citizens of Reddick planned to pose, smiling at the sunset. Soon, I”
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11 Hotshot’s Bar
725 South Broadway Street, Coal City · 8.73 miles
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12 Pac Pro Gaming Café
160 South Main Street, Herscher · 10.03 miles
“It is a very nice place. My wife and I enjoy going there. Jay is also very nice and friendly.”
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13 Soapy & Spivey's Saloon
745 South Broadway Street, Coal City · 8.72 miles
“Passing through town and I stopped by on a whim. Boy did I nail it! They were very welcoming. Seems like the perfect hangout for this small town. The bartender (Felicia) was awesome with a great sense of humor. If I lived in the area it would be my go to.Great local bar with top notch service!”
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14 Pub on Main
141 S Main St, Herscher · 10 miles
Customers’ favorites
- Chicken Wings
“I mean I don’t think I have ever been to a more genuine bar! The bartenders just serve the coldest beers and the sauciest wings east of the Mississippi. All the girls are just amazing!”
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15 Rustic Inn
108 North Water Street, Wilmington · 9.26 miles
Customers’ favorites
- Catfish Dinner
- Brisket
“Great place to have a cold one and enjoy the Atmosphere”
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16 Don's Beer Store
650 E Division St, Coal City · 9 miles
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17 Snooker's Sports Bar & Grill
23962 Strip Mine Rd, Wilmington · 8.81 miles
“1.00 beer!!! Friendly bartender!! Free pool on Monday!!!!”
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18 The Wine Cafe
130 Bridge Street, Wilmington · 9.2 miles
Customers’ favorites
- Vigneti Pinot Grigio
“We had a great night for a work gathering! Highly recommend!!”
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19 Top Fuel Saloon
275 S Hickory St, Braidwood · 6.5 miles
- Take-Out
- Delivery
Customers’ favorites
- Hangover Burger with Onion Rings
- Mako Tacos on Taco Tuesday
- Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
- Philly Steak Sandwich
“Cool Place good food cold drinks.”
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20 Corner Tap
201 North Water Street, Wilmington · 9.31 miles
Customers’ favorites
- Chili Cheese Fries
- Chicken Soup Bowl
- Double Burger
“I felt comfortable in this place. The staff were friendly and I've gotta say the women there know how to play 9 ball pretty well. See ya on my way back thru town. peace”
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21 Bum's Bar & Grill
790 N 6th St, Carbon Hill · 10.27 miles
- Take-Out
- Delivery
Customers’ favorites
- blt
“Best bar food ever!! Audrey was our server and she is absolutely amazing!! She ensured we were served promptly, our food was hot and the beers cold!! Hands down, best bar in the area!!”
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22 Route 66 Bar & Grill
113 East Baltimore Street, Wilmington · 9.27 miles
- Take-Out
Customers’ favorites
- Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara
- Tater Kegs Dine in: Yes
- Deep Fried Cheese Curds
- Chicken Tender Basket
“Excellent staff, lots of laughs, great music inside and outside!!”
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23 Coaler's Bar & Grill
55 South Daly Street, Diamond · 8.4 miles
- Take-Out
“Coaler’s bar has a great, friendly, and nice staff. Food is good with a big bar to get your drinks. So go get a drink from the best bar tender’s🤗🤗🤗 and jazz up your night! And maybe you’ll see me!”
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24 Haydens Crossing
107 North Water Street, Wilmington · 9.27 miles
- Take-Out
- Delivery
Customers’ favorites
- Beer Battered Mushrooms
- Ribeye Steak Sandwich
- Buffalo Chicken Wrap
- Loaded Potato Wedges
“Chelsea Handler is the best bartender. Very attentive and knows my order before I even order it!”
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