17 Best Bars near Bethalto

“We stopped by for a drink after dinner. First impression was an overwhelming smell of smoke. Apparently the room in the back is a smoking lounge and of course the smell leaks out into the main area. We got used to it pretty quickly. It's not nearly as bad as bars used to be. The bartender was great. Drinks were cheap and not too watered down like a lot of places. The music was at a comfortable level. We all enjoyed it and will stop by again if we are out that way.“

“The food! You can't ask for a better steak meal. It does tend to get a little busy but those waitresses keep up without an issue. All the renovations the Ross and Dawn have done really are a breath of fresh air in the area. Anyone can catch just about any game while enjoying a cold beer, and a filling delicious meal in a wholesome family atmosphere that you might hope to expect from your hometown. The entire staff are rockstars and this is one to remember to watch out for!“

“Had the chicken strip dinner, with salad, mashed potatoes/gravy and bread. Of course, it didn't disappoint. Yea, they're chicken strips, but I have had some nasty strips. These are homemade, not processed. And it's breast meat, not some mystery part of the chicken (see my review on KFC from about 2-3 months ago). We've been going here for over 20 years, and will continue to go for the next 20. There's a reason 140 Club has been in business for as long as they have-excellent food at a fair price.“

“Brought my two sons for my oldest sons birthday and we had a really good time. We played for an hour and I was shocked at how fast it went. We played multiple different games and really enjoyed tic tac toe. The fun part about that is you can steal your opponents spot. So if they have an X in a spot, and you hit it, it goes blank. Hit it again and your O appears. Fun stuff.“

“1st of EVERY MONTH FRI AND SAT ONLY (check local listing hours due to the COVID pandemic) they have TACOS, CHIMICHANGA, TACO SALAD, and I'm missing the last item ..... Brain toot!HOWEVER ITS LIKE 2 DOLLARS PER DEEP FRIED TACO ETC.FRIENDLY, NEIGHBORHOOD BAR...“

“Nice clean and friendly environment, with a great view of the bridge. Only two trucks present on Saturday light, but good food offerings, and one of the best bars and "mixologists" in town! Lots of people inside and out enjoying the rare beautiful summer evening, perfect temperature, comfortable Adirondack chairs, and great music presented by the Buzz Tones! They sounded great! What a wonderful downtown Alton "date night" experience with my wife!!!“

“A wonderful establishment! The new cook, Mark, is definitely on the ball. The food was cooked made to order, accurately dressed, quality and quantity was two thumbs up. The atmosphere is quietly pleasant yet enough pep to get the spirits going. It is a good place to gather with friends and family or just a quiet evening out solo or with a significant other. This establishment is kid friendly, but most adults choose family time here during the day or dinner. The evenings are most enjoyable being in a non discriminate establishment with a variety of positive kind folks. The staff are extremely catering to each individual wants and they are very patient, respectful, and kind. The staff practice universal precautions in sanitation throughout the hours of their shift. This is a family friendly, stranger friendly, everybody friendly environment. What tops this place off is the most affordable prices from the alcoholic beverages to the appetizers and main dishes. I highly recommend this particular social restaurant to frequent. This is a place of safety and will help contribute to a well balanced quality of life!“

“Great karaoke show. Expensive drinks for a cash bar! I enjoyed the constant threat of violence and aggression from the regulars. Unfortunately, no one did anything more than flex. Maybe next time. I'll be back when I'm in the mood for this again.“

“Amazing peeps and amazing time!!Went on an Alton bar tour with my brother I’m from Saint Louis…. This was ur best time ever and this is the best bar I found in Alton!!! Chrissy is so sweet and made me feel at home!!! We be back! PS the pickle shots are on point!“

“Very classy place! I liked the different styles of decor that really give the whole feel of the place an identity from it's many eclectic pieces of art that adorn every corner, shelf, wall and front window! The sound of the bands was absolutely awesome. We saw "Lights Over Arcadia". "The Cobain Virus" and "Nowhere but Down" on the stage and they all rocked. I'm“

“I love that this place has karaoke and that fact had an impact on my decision to move to this area. The drinks are standard, the menu is straight up and the staff are wonderful. I cannot comment on the food as of yet because I haven't had the pleasure of eating here. Maybe it's because the people are real, the bartenders are on it and I keep missing the opportunity to get to the menu fully. Fun place and I look forward to coming back here again!! Thank you ?“

“Music was awesome The original Mojos. Maybe the Marina should reach out to the Neighbors to come to an understanding that the music will only play to 9pm. I guess some folks need sleep over enjoying quality music after 9pm. We hope to attend another jam fest at the marina. Tiki hut is gorgeous, we sat in our lawn chairs with our dog in the shade.“

“It's pretty cool for a dive bar.The people are friendly and down to earth.The owners seemed really cool.I went on a Thursday night and they had karaoke and it was fun.The drinks aren't over priced and the bartender was really nice.I would recommend this place to my friends.“

“i've enjoyed many meals in this establishment, and I've never been disappointed and always highly pleased!! This particular trip was only with the intent of enjoying one of their Bloody Mary with a close friend. As usual, it's just the best thing ever ina bloody Mary! Condiments of dill pickle, a baby slim Jim, olives, green bean, lime and lemon as garnish completed the perfectly balanced drink! The service is phenomenal.... server Lauren is beautiful, clean and efficient moving quickly and fluidly. The ambience is better than just about everything in the area. The one thing that I question is the little bit of dirt and dust on the mirror lol .......it does add to the ambience, of a small town bar and grill!! overall it be hard-pressed to find a better place for a Bloody Mary and great food.!!“

“Excellent dive bar. I discovered, Town Club on Facebook and started following them. They really caught my attention by posting their daily food specials. Double Cheeseburger with Crinkle Fries and Bubba's Taco's were two that really tempted me for my first visit. I went for lunch with plans of ordering the daily special, Bubba's Tacos. However, once I got there, read the menu and chatted with the bartender, I ordered the G-Man. G-Man, is a 1/2 pound, hand breaded pork tenderloin sandwich. It was huge. I trimmed it down to just a little bit bigger than bun size, so I could pick it up to eat. The breading was a crisp thin coating, that had just the right amount of seasoning. It came with a side of crinkle fries, which are my favorite style of fries.I am a big fan of ketchup being served in little cups. For me it is more sanitary then having a bottle sitting on the bar or table. I requested just a smear of mayo on my sandwich. To make sure I had the right amount, the chef gave me a packet, so I had control. He even came to me and asked if it was enough, or if I needed another. Which I didn't, one was perfect. The customer service from the bartender and chef was friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was a true old fashioned neighborhood dive bar. It was extremely clean and inviting. Now that I have experienced, Town Club it may become one of my go to spots for lunch.“

“I never went to dart or ruby's but i know they are good service I've been in ruby's as a plumber .i dont pour my money in slots id rather play poker the real kind.i win at that that's right im a shark. With bad bite. be safe wear your mask.an please dont breath on me .like the song lean on me.funny“

“Mick is always good to visit with and on his word. Josh is a true brother and the pool table is the best in town. If you don't find anything you like about the place you should go ahead on and find somewhere else to be. Bar keeps always courteous and honest. Cheers Riverside. Also round a year or so ago the bouncer there had the ladies lined, lol jk“