50 Best Bars near Fairview Heights

“Jill is a fun, fantastic bar tender! She made us feel like "regulars" on our first visit. I invited a group to come tonight and brought more friends. Jill remembered us immediately .“

“Great food, drinks, and prices that are hard to beat! We especially love the burgers and pretzel bites. They also have slot machines, pool tables, and plenty of other bar games to keep you entertained.

The atmosphere is always welcoming, the service is great, and the prices are very reasonable. We enjoy it so much that we've made it a weekly stop. Definitely recommend checking this place out!“

“We frequented this restaurant when it was in Fairview Heights and finally got a chance to visit the Highland location.
We made it in during happy hour and I got a $5 raspberry margarita. I was prepared for what you might expect from a $5 raspberry margarita, but I was wrong. It was fresh and a perfect balance of tart and sweet without being overly syrupy.
We shared the 16 oz ribeye and from first bite, it was heaven. Flavorful, beautifully marbled, delicious.
I also loved the vegetable of the day, honey carrots, and my boyfriend liked the crunchy fries a lot. The plantains I ordered were a little over cooked, but that didn’t keep me from eating most of them.
Overall, we had a great time and awesome meal… we will be back!“

“Still waiting on my refund from the Tai Davis brunch. ...“

“The best experience!! We had a very large group after a funeral, and they were not expecting us. Areali was the only waitress at the time, but her and the staff made it smooth and seamless! Fantastic food and even better service! She not one time even looked stressed! We can’t thank you guys enough for making our time great after a hard morning! Highly recommend and definitely ask for Areali!!“

“Friendly staff, good food, prompt service“

“My husband and I stopped in during the Pride event just looking for the first place we found with food, and not only was the music and atmosphere super cool, we got the chicken bacon ranch pizza, and I swear, it was THE BEST pizza 👏🏻 I’ve 👏🏻 ever 👏🏻 had. The service was great, the food was affordable. Can’t wait to go back!“

“If you’re anywhere near 1428 Tap Haus, do yourself a favor and stop in. The atmosphere is exactly what a neighborhood spot should be...homey, welcoming, relaxed, and full of good people. You can tell right away this isn’t some cookie-cutter bar. It feels like the kind of place where strangers become regulars after one visit. Misty and her daughter Mystical were incredibly friendly and made all of us Missouri guys feel right at home. Great service, great drinks, live music, and just an all-around good vibe from the moment you walk in the door. You can tell a lot about a place by the people running it, and 1428 Tap Haus has the kind of warmth and personality that keeps you wanting to come back. Looking forward to many more nights there!“

“Big whiskey drinker. All I can say is holy crap best Old Fashion around. Super super great and friendly bartender.“

“Ice cold drinks (seriously, one of their beverage coolers is 24F), amazing food, awesome bartenders who are ON IT, and always a friendly crowd!“

“We have been a few times and everything we have gotten, we have liked! The Trash Chicken is my fav though! YUM!“

“good food and fun great people and bartender“

“Hands down the best burgers in the area!“

“Great place for friends and good times..“

“Great food. Great Service. Fun Atmosphere. 🙂“

“Great lunch spot daily specials Clean restrooms Great karaoke nights Free Bingo nights Holiday drink menus“

“Best wings in this time zone.“

“Come hang out! Extreme bingo Wednesday nights!“

“great place to hang out and have a good time“

“I didn't eat while I was there. But everything else was 5 stars, so I rated them high for that, too.

I went on karaoke night, Tuesday, with DJ J-Nelz. I had a lot of fun Drink specials for my friends who drink (while I have something non-alcoholic). Prompt, friendly service from a bartender who has some pipes!

Comfortable couches with a variety of games to play with your friends plus an outdoor sitting area right on Main Street. There's a parking lot located in the back, so you don't have to park blocks away.“

“Love the food! Staff is always friendly!“

“Great People! Fun place to play Pool. Always a good Time!“

“A truly memorable dining experience from the time we stepped onto the walkway, until leaving. The staff were absolutely fantastic, friendly & welcoming - our server was attentive, personable and went out of their way to make our evening even more special, also with the help of other staff. The cuisine, service, atmosphere & entire experience was truly exceptional. Thank you all for everything! - Terry&Candace“

“The Philly and the fried chips are 🤘🏼😛“

“I've been there a few nights for the pool league on Wednesdays. It was pretty lively. It's a nice small bar with a beautiful patio out back. They have dart boards, slot machines, and an ok selection of beer and liquor. Good small bar vibe, cozy.“

“nice small friendly place. great service. wish they had more food though“

“Great atmosphere with excellent service. I have been there for breakfast and dinner. The food is always good.“

“Great place with great people. Always friendly conversation. Never seen any conflict.“

“Nice little place. Locals seemed cool. Bartender was very tentative. And I do not know if it was a special but nattys were 150. The motel i stay at is 7 something for one beer.. coors light.. anyways cool place

Parking: It's on a little like side kiosk thing.. there is parking on the side streets as well“

“Great place to just hang out. Especially after a rough day at work.“

“Wife and I stopped by while doing our own little bar hop visiting Belleville. First 2 places we visited we weren't impressed with. Saw Demos while looking for other options. Walked in and immediately felt a very welcoming vibe! The bartender (Sam) was great, and she overheard we were hungry for a pizza. She came over and gave us several recommendations, and we ended up going with her personal favorite (Bennie's). Sam, it was really good!!! Thanks for helping out a couple of strangers!! We will be back!!“

“great atmosphere and free pool on Wednesday“

“Went there with a friend of mine last night. I haven’t been there in about 30 years. The margaritas are homemade and very good. The food and service was also very good. We left our appetizers on the table when we went outside. When we came back they were gone. Not a big deal. We were already full and totally not upset about it. However, when this got back to the cook, he immediately came over to us, apologized profusely, and very kindly offered to make us new appetizers at no additional charge. We declined and told him it wasn’t a big deal, but it was very nice of him to come out and talk to us about it. I’ll definitely be back with MORE friends! 😊“

“The food here was absolutely delicious, the waitress was excellent and gave good recommendations, the outdoor seating was great. There was one small problem I had which was a dirty knife, it still had food residue on it. However the staff was very understanding and took care of it.“

“Erieon made our experience wonderful in Kankakee!“

“Under New owners! It's called Smitty's, the old (Centerfield) same owners as Smitty's in Troy,IL (old SunSet Inn) if you haven't been in to the location in Belleville yet, stop on in. Completely remodeled. New bartender line-up, new look, same fun time!“

“What a gem! Best dive bar in a cornfield I’ve ever been too. Never heard of the place and randomly wandered in. Bobby and Gary were skeptical, but as always, I prevail with finding the right spot and that right time. Proper 12 a following, darts, small but welcoming. If you see Bobby and Gary shooting darts there and sipping some whiskey, be sure to tell them that I said “I told you so!”“

“Nice local tavern type place.. It's not as cool as my local dive bar.. but alright, I came in and music was on people laughing.. nothing major but its early.. I could see I could get in trouble here if I hung late.. js ..natty 150 and cold“

“One of the friendliest bars I have been to in a really long time, I absolutely adore the bartender with the British accent, she is a trip and always such a happy person“

“Tom & Joe's has the best food!! We love to go to Tim & Joe's Wednesday for Chicken it is the Best Tim & Joe's has the Best Fish on Fridays. The waitress work hard to take orders, fill drinks and get anything anyone needs!!!! The beer is cool and drinks are so good. We Love Tim & Joe's and will keep going back for great food, waitress that care that everyone has what they need.“

“I LOVE this place! Always a lot of fun and make you feel at home! I go as much as I can, if I’m available, I’m there. They do fun stuff for the holidays too. I’ve never had the food but the guy is there on Sat nights for sure but I hear it amazing!“

“The Dutch Hollow Barn is a Great hideaway location with an atmosphere of friendliness, good food and they have Karaoke Thursday Nights. Stop by and enjoy yourself too cheap prices and real people to talk to.You can take my word for itI'm Buc Bergin“

“Always find a new beer to try“

“Special thanks to everyone who came out and to the owners and staff for having us Friday night at Tegans Pub House 🎶 Awesome venue with a nice stage, great food, and always a new upgrade! 😊 They now have a 2nd bar next to the stage! 🤘🎸💥 We hope to be back soon in 2026! ☮️“

“get the flour fried chips“

“absolutely amazing food and great atmosphere!!! The owner is a great person who cares about her patrons. Definitely recommended stopping in for any of her items on the menu!“

“If you haven’t tried Terry’s tacos, you are missing out! They are awesome! Especially liked the chips.👍“