23 Best Bars near Lowell

“To be honest we drove out to this tiny out of the way bar for the beef. Which was beyond amazing. I think they use garlic bread. It's so good. I was super excited when I saw Chili on the menu. Three different beans, a very light onion and tomato which is right up my alley. It had a good amount of beef, and I would put the spice level at a 4. But more than that it was way the spice comes in on the back end of every bite. Just fantastic. Needless to say, I was and am still impressed. As a bonus I was able to meet the mastermind behind this fantastic Chili. 8/10.“

“Hyper miled my way to this pub from Michigan city 43mph all the way in bad weather but well worth it 1.5 hrs each way met some new musicians T man .Bill saint clair.Bob mandarino shout out to Mike Boyle n Rocco calipari senior“

“First time here, had such a blast! The wait staff was wonderful, they took great care of us. Didn't get a chance to have any food this time, but they had a great list of bar snacks and pizza by the slice. And Karaoke was SO much fun. I'll definitely come back next time I'm in town.“

“Food was great! Service was good! We will be back“

“I absolutely love the food, the people and service is excellent. i order 4 grande Burritos every Friday for my guys at work, and even specify 4 red and 4 green sauce in the order, yet every time we get shorted sauce and someone has to eat a dry burrito. why is it so dam hard to supply the correct amount of sauce?“

“The history of this tavern is one of the best in Lake County Indiana. Positioned in what used to be an old Indiana town where the stagecoach used to stop here to give its passengers a rest, eats and drink. What a wonderful building . a building that even holds in the basement stories of the prohibition . A place that one day progress will destroy. Enjoy it while it’s still here..“

“This is our favorite place to dine when we are in town! Great food and the best service from Kelli!“

“I have seen this place there since I was young. we were out with some friends and decided to swing in. It is a quaint, little old homey bar. we loved it!!! The building looks like it is original to the town. (I love old vintage buildings, etc). We bought a round of drinks, hung out for a while, shot a game of pool. The customers and the bartender were very friendly!! Be aware they are a cash only bar (they do have an ATM inside) and it is a smoking bar so if you are sensitive to smoke. We will be back!! The one thing I noticed they changed the sign in the parking lot they had for years. I loved how it had a picture of the parking lot and had some cars, but also had a snowmobile and motorcycle parked together. Odd combination....but humorous!! 🤣 We will be back to support this local business!!“

“Great little hole in the wall bar. They don't serve food, but there's a pizza place downstairs who will bring food up to you, and the bartender tells you they allow you to have food delivered. The pool table is decent. Drinks are reasonably priced with a friendly staff. We'll definitely be back again.“

“My step-brothers, dad, used to live down the street and we would pop in there to surprise him when we got a ride down that way. Everybody at that bar was friendly, knowing we was only teenagers at the time, they would offer us food and pop at a side table, then boot us out afterwards. But it was all in fun, kinda one of the rights of passage back then. I would like to pop in again sometime. Almost 30 yrs later, I think I might be old enough to stick around this time lol.“

“Great owners. Crystal was a great host and bartender. Smart too recognized bisches“

“Went on a Friday night around 11:30 pm. Not busy at all. Nice atmosphere. Very country. Line dancing and people helping and teaching. I watched from afar. 😉 I have 2 left feet. Only negative thing I can say is there is only 1 bathroom.“

“My family and me love everything about the sandbar. Excellent food and service plus the view of the cedar lake is killer.“

“I stopped by here for a bite to eat and had a really good time. The vibe was super relaxed, and it felt like the kind of place where locals hang out to unwind after work. The food was solid, the drinks were cold, and the service was friendly without being pushy. It is a great neighborhood spot if you just want to grab a meal and hang out for a while.“

“The upstairs bartender, Aaron C. does the work of 2 bartenders. I sat at the bar...he served me my lunch. He was very friendly and fast. The upstairs was loaded with like 50 guests from a baseball team? So he was VERY busy. But that didn't stop him from speed, accuracy and friendliness! Best bartender ! He deserves a raise!“

“My whole family loves this place. The food is always amazing and customer service is friendly and helpful“

“Great Family/Neighborhood bar. Service is excellent, food has always been great 👍“

“Spanky’s is a solid spot overall and definitely worth a visit. I’d give it a strong 4 out of 5.
The drinks were the highlight—well made, consistent, and exactly what you want when you’re out for a good time. The atmosphere also stood out in a good way. It had a lively, comfortable vibe that made it easy to relax and enjoy the evening without feeling too crowded or overwhelming.
Service was another positive. Attentive without being overbearing, and everything came out in a timely manner. You could tell they were on top of things, which always makes a difference.
Food was a bit more middle-of-the-road. We tried the jalapeño poppers, and while they were decent, they didn’t quite stand out compared to everything else. Not bad by any means, just not the star of the show.
All in all, Spanky’s delivers where it counts—great drinks, good service, and a fun atmosphere. If you go in expecting a bar-first experience with solid food on the side, you’ll leave happy.“

“We have been to Bugaboo’s three times now! Love the food, the staff, the atmosphere and will be making this our go to place! The only bad thing I would say is don’t choose the blue cheese dressing (bottled) just ask for more crumbles!“

“We love this place! The food is always hit and delicious and the servers are always friendly!“

“This is my go to restaurant. Love their food, the Mac and cheese is our favorite. Love the drinks. Love the atmosphere. Always have good service. Tonight Dan was our server and ive had him as server plenty of times. He is very friendly, good personality and is always working hard. We will be back for sure.“

“We had a large party and a great experience tonight l! Food was delicious and waitress was amazing! Definitely coming again!!!“

“The short rib, wings, and side salad was delicious. Great presentation, flavorful, and my waitress Dawn was very professional and extremely nice.“