24 Best Bars near Union

“Great food. Perfect small town bar. Snow mobile? Drive over.“

“Sofie’s Whiskey & Wine is hands down one of my favorite spots in Woodstock! Cozy, stylish, and with an impeccable selection of whiskey and wine, it’s the kind of place where you can unwind, sip something amazing, and actually enjoy a conversation.

The wine list? Chef’s kiss. Whether you’re into bold reds, crisp whites, or something in between, they’ve got a thoughtful selection that never disappoints. And if whiskey’s your thing, you’ll be in heaven—so many great pours to choose from.

Pro tip: Don’t miss their wine tastings—such a fun way to explore new favorites. And if you can time it right, catch one of their live music nights. The vibe is always spot-on, and the talent they bring in makes for a perfect evening.

Sofie’s is a true gem—whether you’re stopping in for a glass, a bottle, or a full night out. Highly recommend!“

“My mom and I stopped in while we were waiting on a train. The weather was terrible we were so happy to get out of the rain. The owners go above and beyond to make sure you are well taken care of. We had ordered a pizza and they made sure to get it in the oven fast so we would have time to eat before our train arrived. That was the best frozen pizza we had ever had. We had to come back the next day to get some more. Turned out they were made locally it is so good to see businesses supporting each other. I will definitely be back for some more of that pizza. After looking at some of the other reviews, I better come back in nicer weather to be able to enjoy the patio and those ice cream shots! How did I miss the ice cream shots!?“

“Best frozen alfredo pizza around! Bartenders are always wonderful and chatty and fun. Great karaoke nights with DJ Spiccoli and random trivia nights are a blast. And someone’s always winning on the machines! Lol.“

“Love Lu and the fresh popcorn!“

“Good beer and friendly people.“

“Stopped in today looking for a donation for my benefit ride in August. The owner Anthony was super nice and very generous! Thank you for supporting our cause! Bricks of Hope, Ride for Kids..“

“The bartenders are the best!!! Love Renee!!! Everyone is welcoming and friendly even the patrons are friendly. They have karaoke and live music on some days. They have pizza and hot pretzels if you need a bite. Cheap drinks, good music and tvs to watch the games. Super Fun place to watch the Bears games 🏈 We love this place it is the place to be!!!“

“This is the best bar in the local area and I mean the SURROUNDING AREA!!! The owners, the people are everything!! You will never be sad in this bar!“

“Great lunch today at Antigua! Our server Kara was so sweet, and we were so pumped for the guac she brought us! My pineapple margarita was delish. GIANT stuffed chicken quesadilla. Only negative is it's quite small so there wasn't really a table to fit 6 of us, but Kara made it work!“

“well, first of all I just went there tonight for about 40 minutes and found out heather no longer works there she kept that place spotless you know she was great I thought and she made sure I got walked home if I needed one doesn’t really nice lady heather is I’m sorry to see her gone she was always waiting on the customers instead of talking to him and ignoring the customers wanting to get a drink, but I’m gonna miss her but is it cool kind of a bar if you like nostalgia they got lava lamps. They got board games they’re like trivial pursuit Jenga they got machines real good ones good paying ones I just wish heather would be back, but the prices are good they have karaoke and I believe live bands, too big bar in the back pool tables and right right in the square it’s a good walk for some. It’s an easy walk for me. I’ve never seen a fight in there not once everybody seems to know each other in there. It’s really nice but it’s hippie days are here again which is kind of cool. Try it you might like it.“

“Excellent vegetarian options“

“You rock! Thank you for protecting women at your establishment.“

“Sams is by far my favorite bar in the area. Always great service. Fridays and Saturdays can be really fun. Drink prices are great. What I drink is half the price the other bars located on the same street. Went to sams for my birthday in september for first time and it was such a great experience. It was not a fluke. I try to make it there every couple weeks. Sams is the only bar I go to now. Thank you for being such a great bar. 😁“

“I absolutely love this restaurant. We have been at least 8 times and every time is amazing service and great food! I'll be going back as much as possible.“

“Another great day, ride, and burger. Voted by 100% in our group as the best or second-best burger so far this year! The 3/4 lb fresh patty makes all the difference between a good burger and a great burger. A quarter pound burger, even when triple stacked, is never as good as this 3/4 lb burger. The bun today was signature branded and was perfect and didn't compete with or detract from the burger but became one with the burger. The properly stacked burger toppings held their individual flavors with each juicy bite!!! A must visit place in Marengo, IL.“

“Always a great time! Good music good service and have made some of my bestest friends here ❤️“

“In my opinion Ethereal is one of the finest chocolatiers in the country, and I particularly like the organic and natural flavorings, esp the orange chocolate which is the best which is my favorite. It is very simple to eat vegan there, and healthy. I enjoy all the plant based foods, and a hidden treasure is the protein boll, both filling and light. The herbal tes are the best I ever had, and they have much depth, combining organic teas of various flavorings. Service is friendly and laid back, and the counter area is fun for comradery and good lighting when oe is alone and perhaps wants to work. Ive gotten to know people well by sitting there. I love all their salads and I like the cucakes as much as the chocolate. It's a very attractive place, laid back and relaxing. It is very clean and well maintained. Honestly, I never ate downstairs, although I love the global ceiling on this level, which is both futuristic and subdued. Coffess seem better than average. I once drank end enjoyed a glass of warm mosel a few times per year, It was better than average. Presentations are nice, and consistent. Price points are low for the quality. While subdued, the patrons seemed upbeat and friendly, always up for discussion. I like the art, often changing. Lots of meaningful discussion to be had at the counter, esp if you enjoy the arts and literature, There are some intangibles that are appealing. many regulars, and acquantances. I enjoyed the very young and the very mature. It's the kind of place you can learn a lot just by observing and listening. On Freiday night you can expect an international crowd akin to North Michigan Avenue in Chicago and many students and musicians. Their chocolates are in retail outlets as well, which is t be expected. I expect that they;ll expand to include humus, greek yogurt as their clientele fits the demographic. Large tinted windows are peaceful. nice blend of contemporary music. probably the favorite of McHenrey County along with Aroma in Crystal Lake. Convenient to shops, sumer fun, the Oprah House, and Classic Cinema 9the lovliest meduim size, main auditorium in the midwest.“

“EXCELLENT food!!! Margaritas are great!! first time going and not the last!!!“

“Pointer’s Saloon allowed me to host a Celebration of Life type event. They accommodated between 20-30 people on a Saturday night in their dining area which later lead us to the bar area. The owner personally came and greeted me and gave his condolences. The staff was absolutely amazing, attentive, friendly and fast! They had food made ON TIME & kept up with our add ons. It made for a wonderful night on a sad occasion. I highly recommend them whether for a late night beverage or a gathering such as ours. Also, the communication between the owner directly was impressive as well as the friendly ladies that originally took me call to get me in touch with the owner as well as the servers that called prior to our arrival to make sure they had everything arranged for my liking! I can’t say enough about this whole encounter preparing for & enjoying our evening, it was great!“

“Love the PB&Jelly Burger.“