Local Watering Holes

It's been under new ownership for the last four years and before that, the place was called Stan's, AJ's, and probably others. The building is old. We walked in the side door and it did not seem like a bar. It felt more like family diner, complete with carpet, and a soup and salad bar. But we rounded the corner and found a seat in room with the bar. Much better 😊 A rounded portion of the bar ties the two rooms together. Tap handles decorate part of the old tin ceiling and sports decor fills the rest of the place. A pool table was down at the end of the bar, and a juke box was playing most of the time but at a reasonable volume. Beers on tap and the specials were listed. Hamms in a can for $1.00 had to be ordered, along with Guinness on tap and a black and tan Yuengling. We shared the Loaded Tots as our appetizer: lots of cheese, bacon, and chives. A dipping sauce of our choice was offered, and we asked for Ranch and Sour Cream. Our bill reflected a charge of 25 cents for t...

The building began as an A & P Tea Grocery Story in 1932 and by 1971 it became Bob's Bar. The current Bob has owned it since 2013. And it is open everyday! Here are some old photos hanging in the bar, dates unknown. We loved Bob's Bar the first time we walked in and loved it just as much the second time. The first series of photos are from our 2019 visit. At that time, there were six high-tops, four regular tables and some small tables by the window ~ and a charming bar, which is still the same. The games, TVs, and green lights are also still present. These quite delicious fried green beans were an appetizer special of the night. The $5.00 hot dog special came with a La Batt's "domestic" (that was joined by a Founders Pale Ale). The dogs arrived, two Chicagos and a Chicago & Coney. They were as good as they looked. The Chicago style Italian Beef was ordered with cheese, and extra was paid for the onion rings (worth it). It might not have been as good as on...