22 Best Sports Bars near Lake Villa

“Went here for the first time a few weeks ago the staff and owner were super friendly and welcoming. I decided to go back to eat a few days later with my family all the food was great and we are quite picky!! This will definitely be one of our new go tos whether it be for lunch/dinner or just a quick beer. Very happy we tried it out!

Kid-friendliness: Was nice to be able to bring my kids in on a Sunday for lunch and not feel like we were out of place. Kids were happy with the food as well !“

“I'm biased in regards to Serve and Swig since my band plays there, but so be it. The bar has been transformed from old Nutties which was a little neighborhood watering hole to a excitingly new establishment. Serve and Swig not only offers top shelf bar service, but quite good appetizers and full meals while wude screen tv's display sporting events and maybe a couple of guitar players singing popular rock songs.
The outdoors offer volleyball leagues and pickleball courts. There is always something fun happening at Serve and Swig!“

“I came to try the meat loaf stack and my wife the steak sandwich. We thought the food was delicious, and the service was great. We arrived a little before 5 on Friday which was a good time because the restaurant filled up quickly after wards. We’ll definitely be coming back.“

“Had a great experience! We had a large group and they were very accommodating! The guys in our group did the Big Timmy food challenge and loved it! Would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a great atmosphere, good food, and fun!“

“I Highly Recommend it here, so much genuien customer Love and care, The Best of the Best, deserving of a 5X⭐️ AND MORE. 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇“

“The bouncer is amazing, great sense of humor. Good atmosphere. Pool tables and darts usually already taken if you work late. Bartenders are pretty good but you have to not be shy or anxious or they probably won't serve you. Best Bloody Mary I've ever had that I didn't make myself, and also, everyone should try the Zoey if you like sweet drinks.“

“Hosted my 10 year high school reunion at Jesse Oaks and had nothing short of a great time. Outside of having a blast with my classmates, this space was just what we needed. Our space in the lodge area gave us plenty of space to hang out and more. Staff were very attentive and did much to accommodate our large group. Big shout out to Jeff for bartending and holding it down by himself!!! Thanks again for everything, Jesse Oaks.“

“Amazing food & great people. Shauna took care of us and recommended some great food as I passed through the town. Definitely would stop here again.“

“I've had the privilege of stopping by the Squaw Bar on several occasions and have enjoyed every visit. What is refreshing about this establishment is that it's cozy and not over refined like other establishments. This means that one can get to know just who they are enjoying the company of. The Squaw Bar even has the latest technology that blends in well with a good old fashion campfire by the sands. I'm speaking of .SVG TV... no not your regular run of the mill squabbles from all over the globe but a personalized cast of stars that light up the evening sky. Take for example the ale tale of Helen Liz Hunt. It's an October ghost story told at this time in the light of the Hunters Moon. The legend says that Helen walks the .3 mile route from Hunt Ave on a westwards journey. She crosses Helendale Road and arrives at the Squaw Bar in search of dark rye and molasses bread 🍞. Helen pays for her meal in Indian Rupee legal tender and enjoys the Raisins And Honey as the Sultan as played by myself offers her a 🍔 hamburger bear hug.“

“Nice handycap entrance. Nice people and comfortable sitting. Bar stools and chair sitting up at bar. Sitting at tables also for small groups for talking to friends. And always a TV for watching favorite sports. Good drinks at reasonle prices.“

“Where do I begin? Welcoming atmosphere, clean restaurant, and attentive service. I'm not a margarita fan, but I thoroughly enjoy my strawberry margarita and would enjoy again! My fiancé ordered salsa and chips for an appetizer and we were both happily surprised with the fresh chips and tasty green salsa! After enjoying our appetizer we both ordered their three taco dinner special for taco Tuesday. My fiancé order steak tacos and I ordered a combination of chicken tinga, chorizo, and their house special campechano. Everything was amazing!!! My fiancé enjoys the spicier salsas and was offered a habenero red salsa. We sampled all three that was received and have nothing but good things to say about them all. Thank you for an amazing dinning experience tonight, can't wait to come back and enjoy a new dish in the near future! ☺️🌮🌯“

“Great vibes all around 🖤🖤🖤“

“Excellent food and customer service!“

“Stopped at the wall after watching The exorcist believer which I actually thought was pretty good despite the reviews lol but only to see what the place looked like and to show others who might be interested in visiting themselves. I did a little digging online and seen that they have a bingo night which I would like to come back to but overall there is plenty of space and this is a great option if you want to just find a relaxing place to sit down relax watch a game and enjoy your meal plus if you go in the middle of the week in the middle of the day it's like you have a whole theater to yourself plus zifaros make some of the best fries I've had believe it or not.“

“Corey was our fabulous server on this busy Saturday night. He was Extraordinary!! Attentive, helpful, so kind and thoughtful. Best dinner I’ve had in a long time with a fabulous server experience!“

“Great atmosphere and Taylor always takes care of her customers!“

“We love Steve's! Steve and Rita are the best, and so is the bartender Liz! It's one of our favorite places to hang out and play some darts. The backyard in the summer is beautiful, your surrounded by flowers, with a beautiful wooden swing and volleyball court. Definitely should check it out.“

“We came out on a Tuesday night after a family baseball game. Stephanie was an amazing bartender/waitress who took our drink and food order. The service was so amazing and the food was fantastic! We will be back! 100% recommend!“

“If you want to sit by the water and enjoy a nice night out and great snack food (Italian Beef bites) and burgers, I recommend The Longshot. Go see Lisa on Friday night and tell her Krista and Lori sent you!“

“Had real good food and drafts“

“So much fun here. The pool table is only available during the winter, but outside there is a huge bar with lots of friendly people. We played bags with a couple guys who live near there and we had a blast! The bill wasn't big either. $20 for four large Modelos on tap, plus they have a bunch of other IPA's and goodies!“

“I had my 50th birthday party there and it was amazing! Becky is an awesome bartender and DJ Karma did not disappoint! He had the house rockin' all night!! I would recommend this place to everyone!!“