The Toadstool Pub

327 Waukegan Ave, Highwood
(847) 748-8658

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Nancy Wendt

It was a nice pour on the Pinot Grigio.

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 3

Anthony S

They have live music, Fri, Sat , Sun...I know because I can hear it almost a half mile away...in my room at night...

Mo Wagdy

Toad Stool is a good pub, not my favorite, but it has to compete with so many Highwood establishments I’m sure it’s difficult to stand out. They have a nice long bar and a huge outdoor area / lot, with live music from time to time. Never had the food, service is friendly. Would recommend as a good starter bar.

Sarah

There’s no reason why I should hear your shitty music blocks away. Some of us have jobs and families 😐

David Melchiorre

Classic bar and live music

Tracy Hypke Carruthers

We had a deeply upsetting experience at this pub. Two Asian members of our group were refused service and we were told the bar was “closing” — despite the fact that others were still being served around us. We didn’t argue, just started ordering Ubers to leave. While we were quietly waiting, more white patrons arrived and were served without issue. To make things worse, the manager came up again and told us we had to wait for our ride outside. There was no cause for this treatment other than the way we look. This kind of discriminatory behavior has no place in any establishment. Absolutely unacceptable, and we won’t be returning. If you’re a person of color or care about basic decency, avoid this place.

Tracy Carruthers

We had a deeply upsetting experience at this pub. Two Asian members of our group were refused service and we were told the bar was “closing” — despite the fact that others were still being served around us. We didn’t argue, just started ordering Ubers to leave.

While we were quietly waiting, more white patrons arrived and were served without issue. To make things worse, the manager came up again and told us we had to wait for our ride outside. There was no cause for this treatment other than the way we look.

This kind of discriminatory behavior has no place in any establishment. Absolutely unacceptable, and we won’t be returning. If you’re a person of color or care about basic decency, avoid this place.

Erik Watson

Nice joint. Good selection, good bartenders, though you may not see Toad around as much, lately. They get some live acts through occasionally, as well.

Jacob Shteingart

Great vibes

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Vince Virzi

Great BAR, period. Beer, good drinks, great shots and for fun, there is no other place in Highwood.

The outside is great during the summertime for bands; always lively. Come to the bar and enjoy a good experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

j d

Overpriced drinks for the place. Service is at best unfriendly. No food. Bands are hit or miss.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Dina Darling

Love the outdoor seating to listen to live music!!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Michael Klim

This pub is like a classic Irish pub experience with a nice outdoor area and live music on most summer days. However, there was no menu nor drink list price available, so it made ordering drinks a bit challenging, while there's a menu for only food. The area is enjoyable, BUT the prices are on the higher side, with small beers served in plastic cups costing $7 and small well drinks priced at $10.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 4

Al Ferris

The music inside was so loud and so tinny. Grabbed two Guinness and left. It’s an alright bar and I’d probably stop in if I was walking by - but I wish the music wasn’t so sharp on my ears.

Atmosphere: 2

Service: 5

Bill Verzal

Couldn’t find any food on the menu the night I was there. I need up doordashing. Maybe it’s an issue with the web menu.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

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