21 Best Bars near Sugar Grove

“I recently visited this restaurant and I must say it exceeded my expectations. The ambiance was perfect for a romantic date night or a laid-back hangout with friends. Although the menu was extensive, I found it to be a great advantage as it offered a wide variety of options to choose from. Overall, I had an amazing experience and I am definitely planning on going back soon!“

“Great experience and would definitely be back. Stopped in for lunch and was seated immediately. Plenty of seating available from booths to high tops and bar seating. Lots of menu choices and prices are great. Service was excellent from start to finish. Checked on us a handful of times and the food was fantastic. The Friday fish is a large portion and the coleslaw was awesome. Kids menu as well with a variety of options. Would be a great place to watch a game with appetizers and beer. They also have breakfast on the weekends.“

“Was a little Leary at first when they wouldn’t take a reservation or have a phone number.. but I will say we were WOWed by the actual place. Food was absolutely delicious, drinks were good, service was good even for a party of 10 on a Saturday. Place is small so I understand no reservations. Hope they’re able to stay open. Best smash burger I’ve had & Seoul bowl was DELISH!“

“Awesome awesome awesome! Our second time dining at El Jefe, just as the first 5 star experience! The staff are wonderful, very attentive, and very happy! Food was excellent, I had the grilled octopus and devoured it!!!! My recommendation for food - anything on the menu! Great atmosphere, great people, I can’t say enough…“

“Atwater restaurant was superb. The only down side was the aspect of handicap accessible entrance and outside entrance handicap parking. The ramp wasn't very conducive for handicap wheelchairs, scooters or walkers. It is my request that the Herrington really examine accessibility to all would be ideal for future guests.“

“The Oswego Inn is one awesome little bar, everyone is friendly there and on Thursday Friday nights with the kitchen open, you'll get the best Ruben sandwich and/or burger around, the Reuben sandwich was incredibly huge and really hot out of the kitchen along with the burger, came out the piping hot! Great neighborhood bar to go to! We live in Plainfield, just glad we live nearby to this great place!“

“When the late night beer craving calls your name this is the spot to visit when in the area. Lots of extra curricular options like pool tables, darts, gaming etc available. Nightly customer interaction activities like trivia and karaoke and a great late night scene. Staff is super cool and definitely know how to keep the drinks flowing and run a bar. Tap list with local beer as well as full liquor options. Views of the river at the bar make it extra nice. If you visit when Tiff is working the bar make sure to buy her a shot of Malort.“

“Flight is one of our go-to places in Yorkville. They always have great beer both on tap or to take off the wall. They are extremely family friendly, as we typically take both our 2 little ones with us and its never been a problem. I would say the best part is the staff and ownership.....everyone is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend!“

“Where to start?? The food, service and atmosphere are amazing! We have tried nearly the entire menu and nothing disappoints! Try the crispy chicken and a Korean corn dog. My favorite is the double cheese! The staff are outstanding and go the extra mile to provide an awesome experience everytime! Grab some Boba or a shot tower or two or go all out and have a whiskey flight...you won't regret it! We love 9 Bar!“

“Old school dive bar/social club with outdoor bar area and live music.Tucked away in the last place you'd think something like that would be...Howling Wolfe kayaking launches tours at the club. Perfect for fall when it's nice out.“

“Amazing mariscos at a good price, drinks are very good! Overall the food is to talk highly about. There staff is on it, checkin on you periodically to make sure you are having a good time eating and enjoying your visit. My go to is of course the Langostinos, Levanta muertos, camarones cucaracha, their different ceviche options and their tacos de camaron!!! 5 stars but if could give Sabor Nayarit 10...i would! It is a little slice of Mariscos/Mexican Seafood heaven!!! Im so glad they opened up in plano and i hope they keep growing, they deserve it! It does get busy, so if you can't dine in order it go. I Do!“

“From a native born Aurora citizen my vote for the best bar in Aurora has to be miss lee's ....She hasn't offered me no job yet but that's the only step from it being the best place in the world.... FYI free pool night has been moved to Thursday be sure to show up not to mention karaoke Saturday“

“I was in search of a dive bar and this place not only surpassed dive bar expectations but became my favorite place to grab a drink and catch up with my favorite bartenders and owner/owner son. Once you get to know the regulars and bartenders you won't want to go anywhere else. Don't pass this up, it won't disappoint if you just give it a chance! Also tons of good local music and events happening if you are looking for that too.“

“This place is a hidden gem in the Fox Valley area. A place where it feels like family as soon as you walk in. Great service / very clean/ lots of fun and laughs. Drinks were perfect by Tony ( the bartender.) Tony made sure everyone felt at home. The entire experience honesty felt as if we had known everyone forever. Thank you Tony!If you are ever in the Aurora/ Batavia / North Aurora area and looking for a great place to have a drink, this is the place. We will definitely be back to this hidden treasure in North Aurora. If I could I would give them 6 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“This is one my absolute favorite places to come for a few drinks. The atmosphere is very laid back, the whiskey selection is good, and the prices are good too. There are a few TVs above the bar if you just want to sit and relax, or if you're looking for some more activity they have Golden Tee, darts, and some gaming machines. Bob is a fantastic bar tender, always attentive, friendly, and the type of guy who will remember what you ordered even of you've only been in once or twice. It's always a pleasure to pop in while he's working. For food they have complimentary popcorn, or you can grab takeout from one of the local restaurants and eat it there. As I said, this is one of my favorite places and I have only good things to say.“

“Cramped place seems even more cramped with a crowd. It was puzzling why there seemed to be so many bikers in Elburn. Knucklehead's turns out to be their main hangout. Has mostly drinks but there's also some typical bar food. The drinks are cheap and there's free popcorn. A lot of bikers around here. It turns out they like this place. There's always like a hundred Harleys in front, so just look for those and you can find this. Beer is cheap. Liquor is cheap too. It's about $6 for a basic cocktail. Whatever and Coke pretty much. Food is what is expected. Pretty cheap stuff. Free popcorn is always available. There's also stuff like frozen pizzas if they aren't out of stuff. Better than it looks. It looks sketchy but it's okay. The crowd can be louder than the Harleys but there's usually no bar fights or those kinds of things.“

“We recently celebrated a 50th birthday at this fantastic event venue, and it exceeded all expectations! The 80s rock band took us on a nostalgic journey with their classic hits, creating an electrifying atmosphere. The upstairs area was perfect for our private party, providing an exclusive space for dancing and celebration. The combination of great live music, delicious catered food, friendly service, and a well-stocked bar made it an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend for anyone looking to host a lively and memorable event!“

“Stopped in here one day after driving a friend home figured we'd grab a bite to eat , and to my surprise they had "SMELT" which I used to always have growing up and you never see that in any restaurants nowadays, so of course I ordered it and it was just as good as I can remember definitely will be going back to this place more often, everyone was very friendly“

“Wonderful experience! My best friend and I stopped in for a drink - there are also slots and some seats for lounging. The bartender, Kammy, has an extremely friendly composure and goes above and to make sure everyone is well taken care of during their time here. There is a large TV. The bathrooms are clean and well kept. The bar itself seats 5 and has standing room for more patrons. As well as being well organized, all bottles of liquor are capped when not in use. They offer drink/shot specials and appetizers. The music is eclectic and modern. Overall, great energy. No drama. No messes. All the people I've met tonight are cordial, courteous, and open to friendly conversation. I highly recommend stopping by for a drink and see where the night leads you!“

“I just want to give a big Kudos out to the staff at Stoney's Tavern in Aurora. I was out with a group of family and friends on Friday night February 10th 2023 celebrating my birthday! We had an Amazing night.I want to thank our bartender Mel for taking such good care of our group. The service was Awesome the music was Great and she was on Point the entire night. Thank you Mel! It was a Amazing experience and we had a hell of a good time. We Absolutely will be back!“