45 Best Bars near Notre Dame

“There are not many places around here when you can get a perfect Manhatten and caviar on fresh toast. Wonderful views of the South Quad. You will feel much more intelligent after your visit.

Parking: The parking here is terrible, you have to walk miles to get from the visitor parking.“

“I love sitting at the bar. It’s always a good vibe when I go there.“

“My wife and I call in regularly. The food is always great and the price is fair. Their daily specials are great and the waitress Danielle and Jade are great.“

“A little (word used intentionally) gem of a pun. The landlord stopped for a chat despite the place being packed for the Thursday night local Irish musicians jam. I counted five fiddles, six wind instruments and string instrument I did not recognize and two of the Irish drums held on the left hand. Quite the blast. Only thing that would have improved the place was a decent IPA, but I'm from Seattle so spoiled in that regard.“

“The Tavern is hands down the BEST place to get a burger! I also love the potato kegs! The tavern has the cleanest bathroom as well. I love going there.

Vegetarian options: Grilled cheese, fries, tator tots, mozzarella sticks, etc.

Parking: Open gravel lot next to restaurant“

“Great Experience Hosting our South Bend Distillery Launch Party at The Exchange in South Bend!“

“Everything is well run. Can’t wait to get back“

“Nice place great service with most excellent drinks“

“Thank you to DeAmichi’s! Thanks to Carolyn and our bartender for all you did to make our husbands 50th event in the hall a great one! Highly recommend this hall to rent very reasonable, great response and nice place! Would book again.“

“Not a big bar person, but my husband and I didn't have our kid for the night to celebrate our 13th anniversary, so we decided to stop in here since the theme pertains to our interests. Vibe was immaculate, the owner and the patrons were SO welcoming and nice! The cocktails were amazing and karaoke was fun even though I was nervous. Will definitely be coming back! Thank you for making our night so fun!!“

“Best food and atmosphere for a reasonable price“

“Food is important here. Talk to anyone on staff or regulars and you’ll find a different mix of favorites.

Atmosphere in the lunch hours is relaxed and conversational.

SIPPING CREAMS!! Booze served well. All your Normal taps“

“We have been going to the open mic at DiLoreto almost every Thursday for a year! Great food, great people and GREAT MUSIC! It is such a positive environment. You must come!!“

“Very good wings and sauce“

“I was in South Bend for the week and decided to try Roselily based on my dad's recommendation, and I’m so glad we did! We were celebrating our anniversary, and it turned out to be the perfect place for the occasion. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm and inviting, and the staff made us feel right at home.

Our waiter, Alex, was fantastic—attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. Andrew helped guide us through the wine list and gave excellent suggestions. We were particularly impressed with the wine he suggested, it was the perfect pairing to complement our meal.

The menu offered a delightful selection of dishes, and each course we tried was expertly prepared and bursting with flavor. You could tell that the chef puts a lot of care into the dishes, and we were so impressed with every bite. It was truly a special experience, and we left feeling like we'd discovered a hidden gem in South Bend.

If you're ever in town, I highly recommend Roselily—it’s a wonderful place to celebrate any occasion!“

“DELICIOUS FOOD ! NEVER DISAPPOINTED !GREAT - SERVICE ! THANK YOU, BOOTLEG'ERS. MERRY CHRISTMAS and BLESSED NEW YEAR !“

“Best neighborhood bar ever!! Great crowd of people who genuinely care and treat you like family. Drinks always made without asking when we walk in the door. Too Tall and staff are all wonderful and deliver excellent, speedy service. Drink prices are the best around and couldn't ask for a better deal! Highly recommended to all!“

“Great neighborhood bar with casual food. Nice place to gather with friends. Highly recommend.“

“Tonight, my husband and I dined at Rocky River tap and table, and it was an absolutely delightful experience. From the moment we arrived, the warm, inviting atmosphere set the tone for an enjoyable evening. I started with a Bloody Mary, which was perfectly spiced and refreshing. For dinner, I chose the Bison meatloaf with bourbon, demi-glaze, mashed potatoes, and seasonal vegetables. The flavors were rich, comforting, and balanced, making every bite memorable. My husband opted for the chicken pot pie, and it was equally delicious with a flaky crust, hardy filling, and packed with flavor. Everything we tried was cooked to perfection and beautifully presented. The attention to detail, cozy ambiance, And excellent service made the night feel special. I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu! Highly recommended!“

“Everytime i go into this bar , im always welcomed with a smile . I would definitely recommend going here if you dont like super large crowds. Drinks are great, beer is always ice cold , and its affordable.“

“Always feel very welcome. Went tonight and was able to see good friends I have not been able to for a while. Dan and Gary are always great to me. Drinks are great price and what they have done to the outdoor seating area is amazing. Awesome neighborhood bar accepting of everyone especially.“

“This dive is a gem. Kind of like the cheers of sow bien minus the cornballs.
If your girl cant take a dump in the dark, or is sensitive to insensitivity towards her sensitiveness, maybe dont bring the gal. Might not be for her typesarse anyways.

Vegetarian options: Vitamin Meat served here once a year.

Dietary restrictions: Good luck with that s...

Kid-friendliness: Kids always welcome to wash dishes. Only the ones that quit school and need to earn.

Wheelchair accessibility: They have wheelchair races in the basement on Sunday mornings on their velodrome that spans 3 blocks underground. And free beer during the races. Gotta know the secret knock.“

“I've hung out here off and on for a few years, more often since my local watering hole was shut down for awhile recently. Good bartenders, good mix of a younger older crowd.“

“My old boss goes there on Tuesdays to play cards as when I'm in the neighborhood usually l stop there to say hello. Great place to relax with many friendly people so just stop there sometime as give the place a look and see what you think !“

“I have lived here for the last year and have loved it! Linda was amazing from the start in helping with everything and accommodating. John is fantastic and is very thorough with everything and both are great with communication. The building is beautiful, the apartment is beautiful and the view!! I really appreciate everything John and Linda did for me during my time here. I will truly miss it!!“

“This place is absolutely amazing!!! The atmosphere is great! The people are so accepting! You will always feel more than welcome coming here as yourself! The drag shows are the best! So energetic! Amy the owner is such a sweetheart as well as the rest of the staff! Thank you for having such a beautiful accepting place to come and let loose!!!“

“Everything is delicious! 😋 It’s hard to make a choice because everything I’ve tried is great!“

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“I've visited this establishment on occasion since just before the covid pandemic. I can only review it based on my experiences through that time period to present. It's not been very busy with only a handful of patrons at ant given time. Drinks are somewhat expensive. If you want music you'll need to invest more money into the jukebox or sit in silence. Or play music on your phone as I have that causes the bartender to play a song or two through the jukebox. I've gone to this establishment several times on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday only to find them closed. I've usually gone between 9 pm and 11 pm and as I said very few people no music expensive drinks and a somewhat grumpy bartender. I always buy her shots but it doesn't seem to make a difference. In summation, if you are looking for a quiet bar for you and your companion or group to have a conversation without being bothered by music or other people then I would recommend this bar.“

“We heard great things about the food & decided to try it. I had a cheeseburger & tator tots and my husband had wings & onion rings. Everything was very good & the server & cook were on point. The only negative for us was it's very smokey & we're not use to that, but it is a bar so that's just how it is. It won't stop us from going back again. We've heard great things about their deep dish pizza, so that'll be our next thing to try.“

“Cold beers, good friends, and friendly bartenders.“

“Kubiaks is a nice venue for live music and socializing... the staff is awesome too!!!“

“Very down to earth place.. You always feel welcome.“

“CJ’s mild Pub Sauce is amazing I’ve used it for over 30 years on my fried chicken and shrimp dishes. Always a crowd pleaser.“

“Their normal dishes are tasty and delicious - but nothing overly spectacular. Their sushi is very good for the area. South Bend isn't exactly the easiest place to get super high grade fish to and they do it very well. They are by far the best Sushi in South Bend. The lunch value is incredible, $12 for 3 sushi rolls with soup and salad. You simply can't beat the quality and price.“

“Awesome food and awesome chill atmosphere. The owner is a great dude and cares about his customers and bar. Great entertainment as well on certain nights. All around best bar!!!!!“

“Great contemporary modern style bar/lounge in the heart of Downtown South Bend. The interesting light fixtures and chill vibe make this a fun place to hangout and order a few drinks. There are board games you can play as well as a pool table and if you are lucky you can catch some live music. My wife and I love this place and as a bonus you can catch a live comedy show right in the same building. The only thing keeping this place from five stars are the prices as it's a hotel bar which means inflated prices and unfortunately as good as the food looks I cannot leave a review because I have not tried the food. They have four beer choices on tap usually with one eccentric flavor when we went it was Mango Wheat (Delicious by the way) and the bar tenders were very friendly with quick service, I highly recommend you check this place out!!“

“We came in for some drinks and food and had the best experience with the coolest people in an awesome place.

Dietary restrictions: I have to eat GF and Crystal not only cleaned the grill before cooking my food, she made me one of the best burgers I’ve ever had ordering out.“

“Best little Dive Bar within 200 miles. Great people, chuckwagon, atmosphere and totally safe. Cocktails are exceptional and reasonably priced.“

“My husband and I recently dined at your establishment. The staff was pleasant and the food was phenomenal. Our wonderful server Megan was friendly, very helpful with recommendations, and just an absolute pleasure to talk with. I highly recommend visiting at least once“

“Always delicious anytime we come. Fresh food, and great service! Ask for Sasha, she's amazing! #TeamSasha“

“We were just here for the first time!! It’s a small hometown tavern, the food was amazing and we will definitely return!“