Definitely the bus bar area! Do not go anywhere else. Spend your money here! String cheese for $.50 and pizza. You can’t go wrong!
Gary L.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Woodridge, IL
This is the ultimate dive for a pbr or a cost effective adult beverage. Recommended highly!
A C.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Lisle, IL
How many positive things can you say about the local watering hole? This is such a great spot. Bartenders are some of the best people in Lisle, super friendly. They make you feel like family. The regulars are great fun. I love stopping by for a beer every once in a while. No frills place, easy peasy atmosphere. Will keep coming back for years!
Sarah D.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Woodridge, IL
Never have had the opportunity to visit The Squirrel Cage, so we went on September 11th, 2015 for my husband’s 40th bday and what an awesome time we had. Great music, good drinks and super yummy pizza! Thanks for everything. Look forward to returning ASAP. One more thing, I really don’t like the fact that The Squirrel Cage Tavern is classified as a «dive bar» on Unilocal — that is very inaccurate. I have been to some pretty bad bars in the city and suburbs which are WAY worse that The Squirrel Cage Tavern which I would consider more of a «dive bar». The Squirrel Cage Tavern is a family run business that offers a place where you can just hang out, play some music, be yourself and have a good time. If that’s what a «dive bar» is, then I guess I am all for it, but«dive bar» gives a negative connotation to this place that is not true.
Jonathan E.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Chicago, IL
Stopped in on a Friday evening after dinner. Since moving from the city, I have been searching for a bar with a more neighborhood feel. This one is it!
Amanda T.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Naperville, IL
This is my FAVORITE local tavern to visit anytime I am back in Lisle. Over the years I have come to know the owners very well and they are the nicest people. I can’t believe the prices either by far the cheapest beer in town! I highly recommend this classic style bar to anyone looking to have a great time.
Carrie D.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Waunakee, WI
Great old bar in an area where you don’t see these goodies any more. PBR is the beer to indulge in, but they have many more bottled brews too. Stopped in while visiting the area with a group of friends. Friendly and helpful bartenders as well. By the way, thanks for the tip to dine at Rayme’s Steak & Fish House, it was delish! Squirrel décor galore. Prices are very reasonable.
Finch M.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Woodridge, IL
I have driven past the Squirrel Cage countless times and never had the urge to go in. However, last Friday night that changed. I called my buddy and said, let’s try this place called The Squirrel Cage. He questioned the place, but I gave a brief rundown of what I expected the place to be like. We went. My first impression within the first few minutes was that the people there were regulars… bartender seemed to know them all. They made room so my buddy and I could sit at bar… very friendly gesture. They had good tunes on the radio and even have TouchTunes jukebox. I highly recommend trying their Malort… its delicious. Great cozy place, decently priced beer, some tvs for sports, friend patrons and a better staff. Can’t ask for much more.
Reese B.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Woodridge, IL
Glorious establishment to enjoy a tasty brew with some bloaks! Tuesday trivia is a night to remember. Good times with good people.
Lina A.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Woodridge, IL
Great place! Great atmosphere! I bring all my out of town friends here and they love it. Owners are super friendly. Never had a bad experience here!
Andy M.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Elmhurst, IL
A really cool Dupage Conty dive gem. Much better than the cookie cutter bar experiences in overly large stand alone buildings or lame strip malls devoted more to parking space than actual businesses. The place has a good prices and a grea bar atmosphere that is so lacking in a corrupt county and state dedicated to expansion of expensive high end eateries or corporate national chains
Christina B.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Naperville, IL
Definitely a classic dive bar. Walking in on a Monday at open, you’ll see the daily visitors lining the bar. My friend and I have never visited this bar before so when we walked in, we weren’t sure how it would be. The bartender was extremely nice and did not give us a second glance. The beers were definitely reasonable in regards to price. For a dive, he had a pretty good selection of liquor and beers on tap. The ambiance is crazy in here. The place is located in the basement of a white house. The bar is definitely worn and broken in. The bathrooms are basically out of the 50’s. Overall this place is one of a kind. I’m sure it’s a pretty popular place on the weekends. Give it a try! One thing to consider, I didn’t see a credit card machine. His register was way old school. So, bring cash.
Adam B.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 Saint Charles, IL
What a nightmare this was. It’s one of those places where if you don’t know someone, you are likely to feel alienated and alone. I stood by the door waiting for a group of friends to show up. After maybe two minutes, the bartender called me out and the next thing I know, a dozen people are staring at me. Feeling totally uncomfortable, I just walked out. A bar is supposed to make people feel welcome and invited. I had no such experience and I would not return.
Grant P.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Downers Grove, IL
I’m just a squirrel, tryin’ to get a nut, so move your butt – to the dance floor… Remember the old C&C Music Factory song? You won’t find it playing at the Squirrel Cage. And you DEFINITELY won’t find a dance floor. Or a pool table. What you’ll find are great drinks, a small but homey-atmosphere, and some of the friendliest people behind the bar that you’ll ever meet. You don’t go to The Cage to sip wine and talk about stocks. You go to hang out with friends, grab a brew and relax. A simple review for a simple and great bar.
Michele S.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Lombard, IL
Stopped in with a friend from the neighborhood and the bartenders treated me like they knew me for years. Had PBR because it seemed like the right thing to do. It was fresh and cold, so not a bad choice. There were so many cool things around the bar to look at, including the creepy clown doll behind the bar with his hands in his pockets. And I was tricked into trying Malort. People were telling me how«delicious» it was, except for the one lady that made a gag reflex. I should have listened to her. It took 45 minutes to get that taste out of my mouth and no amount of PBR helped. An all around good time.
JP P.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Batavia, IL
Unassuming on the outside, the building can easily be construed as vacant with an adjacent gravel parking lot. The weathered vintage«Pabst» sign may act as the only clue of possible inhabitance. The interior is dynamic while displaying dark wood paneling, an equally dark hardwood bar, a darker atmosphere of shadows and an off white drop ceiling reminiscent of what«shot and a beer» joints were supposed to be when they were called«Taverns»! The«U» shaped Bar is worn and etched from forearms and elbows with a few gouges thrown in for good measure. This is where you have 27 possible choices to sit your ass down and enjoy the view from 27 different perspectives!!! Squirrel Cage Tavern is a text book example of a true dive.
Bry W.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Hinsdale, IL
I’m not a drinker, so I don’t get out to dive bars much, but this is a dive bar. Run by the owners, Steve and Amy, who were very pleasant, this place was populated with locals, at least as far as I could tell. I went with my wife, who found the drinks inexpensive and well-prepared. The TouchTunes Internet jukebox was a hit for me. Three TV screens and there is an ATM. Oh yeah, and squirrel memorabilia, so there’s that. Snacky food, if you get hungry – peanuts, chips, frozen pizza…
Veronica J.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Orlando, FL
The Squirrel Cage is the quintessential dive bar. You’re guaranteed that most of the people sitting in the place not only know one another, but have a personal and/or family connection. Booze prices are extremely reasonable with a few draft options, but a surprisingly large selection(approximately 15) of bottled beers. They have some snack and food options(chips, popcorn, frozen pizza) if you get hungry while drinking. The best part of this place is by far the bartenders/owners — Steve, his wife Amy, and Steve’s dad Laddie. Stop in, say, hi, and have a drink!
Kevin W.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Elburn, IL
What an amazing dive bar! Went for trivia Tuesday and had a blast! The place was packed, the beer was cold and we had a great time at the bar talking with the bartenders. They’ve got frozen pizzas for food and a few TV’s for some sports action. The trivia was done really well even if our team didn’t know most of the answers! This is as good as dive bars get my friends, you should definitely stop on bye
Andres D.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Woodridge, IL
As if the world’s greatest dive bar couldn’t get any better. My most recent visit introduced me to the«Malörtarita». A wonderful blend of Malört and Margarita mix. As I took my first sip I « ; in my pants.