50 Best Bars near Saint John

“One of the coziest spots I’ve seen in the area! The handcrafted cocktails and relaxing ambiance make this place stand out. Love the vibe, the concept, and the passion behind what they’re building. You can tell they care about giving people a great experience. Keep shining!“

“Definitely a very homey place. Love the people on both sides of the bar!!!“

“A diverse social setting, very welcoming, and a very nice environment just to sit and have dinner. Great local musicians help to round out an evening.“

“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.“

“Great place I would recommend it to anyone whom wants to go out and enjoy themselves“

“My favorite Suburb bar with the coolest people“

“Friendly bartender nice environment“

“I’ve been all over the U.S. and by far this is the best bar I ever been too mostly locals but great company would 10/10 recommend if you are stopped in the area, only downside they don’t serve food but if you get food nearby feel free to bring it with you but there are plenty of options nearby!!“

“Great place to grab a nice cocktail with friends or a date“

“Love my tavern family always😎🥰🥳✨“

“Now if yall want to throw a party Fly Nation is where is at. Recommend a 10/10🥰 thank you for the best bday experience“

“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..“

“I was looking for a close spot to have a cold beer and grab a bite to eat in-between my daughters volleyball games and stumbled upon the gem called R Place. This spot is great! I was told that they have been in business 42 years! WOW, and I can see why. They are very friendly and treat you well. The food is fantastic and the locals are very laid back and make you feel welcome as well. If I was local to the area, this bar would be my base! A throwback feel to the better times, in my opinion. 5 ✨'s! I hope to get a chance to visit again.“

“Great pizza, but dropped the ball with service on recent visit. This is one of our favorite places for pizza in the area, and we go there regularly. The food is always good, but today, we sat there for over 20 minutes without a single person stopping by to offer us water, offer to take our drink order or even just acknowledge our being there. It wasn’t even especially busy - most tables were empty. We gave up and went somewhere else.“

“We love Brewhouse and visit at least a couple times per month. They rotate their drink menu, there are always good local options (e.g., IPAs, Stouts, Lagers, Sours, Ciders), and they have a nice outdoor seating area that can be used during the warmer months. The bartenders are nice and playful and their food menu includes some clearly identified vegan options. They also have a couple of old arcade games you can play for free and have a bingo night, which is fun.“

“We went there for the Halloween bash yesterday. If you haven't been here before, be fore warned they do allow smoking here, so you know ahead of time. So don't complain about it, vote with your dollars if that isn't your thing. Normally it isn't mine, but we met some folks up there so no biggie.“

“The people are extremely friendly and close. Entire staff work together and are generous with the love and attention, Also the special activities are well planned and the food is delicious and creative and fresh. Plus they take great pictures.“

“Hands down, best dive bar around! 💯🍻“

“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 people calm environment“

“Great food and fun!“

“GREAT BAR!! The place has really turned around since the bar owner sold her other bar! Lots of remodeling, new pool tables, I had even recommended her to get a pinball machine in there because me n my friends love pinball, well low an behold SHE'S GOT ONE COMING THIS WEEK!!! The crowd is mixed from young to old n black to white to Mexican NOBODY IS EVER SINGLE OUT HERE AND NOT WELCOMED.“

“the bartender had no idea what she was in for but high five to her. Sorry I didn't catch your name“

“feels like a neighborhood pub should. all are welcome and all enjoy each other's company. no judgement here.“

“Great food! Had a craving for a burger and they came through at late night hours .“

“Great place to hang out and it’s Dog friendly ❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“Only 1 star on the food because they don't really have any food other then chips, other then that everything about this place I love, it's a total vibe, they have touch tunes, plenty of dart machines, and a pool table. Great little local bar.“

“Cold drinks Friendly Harley-Davidson Themed Bar APPETIZERS Finger food Love this bar!!!“

“Nice place good crowd chill atmosphere they got tables there for you and your freinds, mixed crowd decent place to stop by if your bar hopping with your freinds, oh and karaoke sometimes they have karaoke...go and show your skills for a day or just have fun singing just because you like singing so what if you dont have a voice live alittle.“

“Great vibes great food and a safe environment to enjoy any celebration 🎉🎉🎉“

“Wonderful atmosphere, service and drink options. LARGEST MOCKtail selection I’ve seen in NWI. Great place to relax, order Barton’s pizza and unwind.“

“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.“

“Best lounge experience I’ve had in years. 💯“

“coldest drinks in that section of highland Indiana“

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

“The best in fine dining. Bottle service available upon request. The bartenders will double as tax accountants for a fee. Dance floor is better than anything you find in Vegas. Just kidding. None that goes on but you will have fun!“

“Restaurant is nice. Food is overpriced. Filets were tough and the yellow sauce on the steaks was nasty. Last time for me.“

“We stopped in for our first time tonight and will definitely be back. They have a full menu or you can visit on Sunday for the buffet. If you're not familiar with Filipino cuisine do go for the buffet, you'll get to try so many delicious dishes!“

“313 is always a comfortable place. So many good nights there.“

“I've been coming here for about 6 months. I appreciate the prices and the awesome food! Thursdays are 5 dollar half pound burgers! Monday has half off food specials! The burgers being hand-pat patties make it all the more worth coming for! Mistakes happen and this place is the best mistake to stroll into. Seriously, try it out! You will not be disappointed!!!!“

“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!“

“Always a great experience dining in or carrying out. Love how fresh and delicious the ingredients are. From starters, to salad, wraps, calzones, or pizza. We’re always happy with whatever we get and it’s such a fun place to bring our kids too. Love the beer options as well. Thanks for making us happy customers.“

“Lynwood bowl has been around for a very long time and is s great spot for bowling. While it’s a great spot, they do have a small arcade room for kids, a large bar area for adults with a pool table and slots. I would say they have about 20 lanes or so. Leagues are always in and out so plan ahead. I’ve been coming here for about 20 years and even though it’s a smaller business, still is a great spot to go to.“

“If you’re talking top-tier steakhouses in the Midwest, Council Oak Steaks & Seafood is firmly in that conversation.

I’ve been there multiple times for different occasions, and they’ve been consistently on point every single visit. The seafood tower is a standout fresh, well-presented, and exactly what you expect at that level. On the steak side, they don’t miss. The 28-day aged bone-in ribeye is packed with flavor, the bone-in New York strip is cooked perfectly, and even the grass-fed ribeye holds its own, which isn’t always the case at other places.

We’ve worked through a good portion of the appetizer menu too, and everything has been solid no filler items, just quality across the board.
Service matters at this level, and Sam always delivers. Attentive without being overbearing, knows the menu, and keeps the experience smooth every time.

Bottom line: consistent food, strong execution, and reliable service. They haven’t disappointed yet and that’s not easy to say after multiple visits.“

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