It's definitely a hole in the wall type of place, but not necessarily in a bad way. If your looking for fancy this isn't the place for you. Has a strong "local" feel, everyone seemed to know eachother, atmosphere was a bit dank and dark, pool tables were free the night we went, food was edible and fast to arrive, drinks were as expected.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Neal Brooks
Saw Facebook post for food specials and decided to give it a try. This is the true definition of a dive bar, which isn't a bad thing if it didn't smell damp and like stale beer. Food was.just ok. Too many other choices I would make in LP.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
ODD REACTIONS
Love this place, nostalgic at least. Tables and affordable food and great specials!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Matt C.
You would never expect this establishment in North-Central Illinois to be a "destination"...but, set your GPS, wind through the streets of LaSalle, and be open to a great service and great food! Be sure to ask if Owner John is there (I bet he always is if he didn't already find you) and ask him about the specials (and maybe anything else he has been cooking up in the kitchen). We randomly found 9th Street Pub after touring the City of LaSalle's Celebration of Lights (another new tradition) on our way home to Bloomington. While I was definitely not totally sold on the bar setting (especially with our 13 y/o daughter with us), John greeted us right away and made us feel welcome with his hospitality and insight into the menu. We all got delicious apps, me a Reuben (which was awesome and a true classic - not typical bar food), and my wife got a short-rib special (that you won't find anywhere else in a Pub)!! My wife and I will be back for sure - when we can have a few drinks, play some video poker or pool/darts, and maybe get lucky to have a DJ spinning - like who was setting-up on that random night at 9th Street Pub! Best wishes in 2024, John and 9th Street!
Rob Martin
Great food and awesome music.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger in Paradise, Fried Chicken, Walleye Dinner, Fish and Chips, Chicken Wings
John Hamilton (jmh033089)
It took 45 minutes to get our last two burgers;The chili was cold, but the bowl was super hot. None of the food was great. It was edible, but I would not recommend anything here. We ended up going back to the bar to get our drinks because the waitress only came back to check on us once in 45 minutes, and then only when she had the food.The cook, who I'm guessing was also the owner, came out and apologized profusely for the 45-minute wait, saying that the POS system had malfunctioned and didn't send the order through. He even removed the french fries. The best part about the place was the water.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger in Paradise
Agnieszka “Neta” Buczkowski
Went to see an alt drag show and had an awesome time!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Jacob King
Food came out cold, bartender was rude kept playing on her phone if I were you I'd go to a different bar I will not be going back there.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Sebastian Pohl
Bartenders are super friendly was recommended the cheeseburger in paradise or something along those lines and I must say it absolutely hit the mark even without the avocado( they were out) 5/5 simply cause I'd go again everyday if I could lol
It's definitely a hole in the wall type of place, but not necessarily in a bad way. If your looking for fancy this isn't the place for you. Has a strong "local" feel, everyone seemed to know eachother, atmosphere was a bit dank and dark, pool tables were free the night we went, food was edible and fast to arrive, drinks were as expected.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Saw Facebook post for food specials and decided to give it a try. This is the true definition of a dive bar, which isn't a bad thing if it didn't smell damp and like stale beer. Food was.just ok. Too many other choices I would make in LP.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
Love this place, nostalgic at least. Tables and affordable food and great specials!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
You would never expect this establishment in North-Central Illinois to be a "destination"...but, set your GPS, wind through the streets of LaSalle, and be open to a great service and great food! Be sure to ask if Owner John is there (I bet he always is if he didn't already find you) and ask him about the specials (and maybe anything else he has been cooking up in the kitchen). We randomly found 9th Street Pub after touring the City of LaSalle's Celebration of Lights (another new tradition) on our way home to Bloomington. While I was definitely not totally sold on the bar setting (especially with our 13 y/o daughter with us), John greeted us right away and made us feel welcome with his hospitality and insight into the menu. We all got delicious apps, me a Reuben (which was awesome and a true classic - not typical bar food), and my wife got a short-rib special (that you won't find anywhere else in a Pub)!! My wife and I will be back for sure - when we can have a few drinks, play some video poker or pool/darts, and maybe get lucky to have a DJ spinning - like who was setting-up on that random night at 9th Street Pub! Best wishes in 2024, John and 9th Street!
Great food and awesome music.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger in Paradise, Fried Chicken, Walleye Dinner, Fish and Chips, Chicken Wings
It took 45 minutes to get our last two burgers;The chili was cold, but the bowl was super hot. None of the food was great. It was edible, but I would not recommend anything here. We ended up going back to the bar to get our drinks because the waitress only came back to check on us once in 45 minutes, and then only when she had the food.The cook, who I'm guessing was also the owner, came out and apologized profusely for the 45-minute wait, saying that the POS system had malfunctioned and didn't send the order through. He even removed the french fries. The best part about the place was the water.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger in Paradise
Went to see an alt drag show and had an awesome time!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Food came out cold, bartender was rude kept playing on her phone if I were you I'd go to a different bar I will not be going back there.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Bartenders are super friendly was recommended the cheeseburger in paradise or something along those lines and I must say it absolutely hit the mark even without the avocado( they were out) 5/5 simply cause I'd go again everyday if I could lol
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger in Paradise
Remembered after one visit. Super friendly!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
God couldn't make a better dive bar. The food is great! Get the cheeseburger in paradise! Extra sprouts!
(2) pool tables, (2) pinball machines, darts, gaming machines, patio, cheap drinks ?
Place was ok, pretty deserted, If you are from out of town not many choices of beer, bar woman was very helpful and chatty.
Great pricing and good drinks! I had a BBQ venison roast sandwich and pub fries for only $7.00, it was delicious!!
Very friendly and nice place with great food