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Downing's

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😠 I DON'T RECOMMEND HERE. Expected better service. The bar was full but not the rest of the place. The people at the bar had their food and drinks and some had paid for their meal. We still waited for 20 minutes. They didn't come to us we had to go to the bar to get drinks. Then we had to get our fo... People often mention good,


Address

431 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048, United States

Website

downingsbar.com

Contact

+1 847-362-4020

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (172 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 2 pm to 1 am
  • Thursday: 2 pm to 1 am
  • Friday: 2 pm to 2 am
  • Saturday: 2 pm to 2 am
  • Sunday: 12 to 7 pm
  • Monday: Closed

Featured Reviews


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  • 1/5 Steven T. 7 years ago on Google
    I DON'T RECOMMEND HERE. Expected better service. The bar was full but not the rest of the place. The people at the bar had their food and drinks and some had paid for their meal. We still waited for 20 minutes. They didn't come to us we had to go to the bar to get drinks. Then we had to get our food from the bar to bring to our area. I think the only thing good about this place was the food. The staff didn't seem to care about people they didn't know.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 maggy o. 1 year ago on Google
    If I could rate 0, I would. Use to love this place, but the staff is absolutely awful. I would recommend checking out anywhere else in libertyville.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mike C. 3 years ago on Google
    Sports, beer and good prices. Only reason it’s not a 5 is the tables and bar are sticky. It is amazing in the dive bar category. All the staff is friendly and helpful, prices are right, and the food is what you need after a few.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Geo S. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place to have a fee beers and kick it. People that go there are nice too. Calm, Cool & Collective type of spot
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Marcin J. 5 years ago on Google
    It's a run of the mill dive bar that's not easy to get to by foot. Parking is scarce, service is good, and it seems kinda dirty. It seems like a great hangout for 20somethings or people who still think they are. They have dartboard, Golden Tee, and a pool table. There's a limited bar menu, but I wouldnt recommend it because there's plenty of good food in the area. Good last stop at the end of the night if you have a DD or Uber.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Brie D. 6 years ago on Google
    Pretty decent bar. Irish themed. Overly fried food. Miss the popcorn machine. Don't remember seeing it recently. Kind of a dive bar (compliment). If they do get fairly busy, its difficult to get a drink in any reasonable amount of time as they tend to address newer customers it seems. Overall, decent local hole in the wall.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jorge A. 7 years ago on Google
    Bar and pub with a dive-y feel (in a good way). Pretty good food with a late night menu; try the fried PB&J. Solid drink specials, two pool tables, darts, and a heated smoking patio. Heavily patrolled by police so please think of yourself and others and don't drink and drive. They used to have a popcorn machine but last time I went there it was gone :'(
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Steve “Woody” C. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a typical neighborhood bar. Very clean on the inside. Service was OK but you have to go to the bar to order food to order drinks. They do not have servers walking around taking your orders. Went on a Thursday night for Trivia night. Very friendly staff. Is serving sizes are pretty big. Its worth stopping in for a drink
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arsalan R. 1 year ago on Google
    Fun place. Had a cool bartender named Ethan that really made my night.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andy P. 2 years ago on Google
    Local neighborhood bar where "everybody knows your name". Very good Mexican food, especially on nights when the cook is doing one of his famous "specials". UPDATE: They do *NOT* deliver AT ALL, not via DoorDash nor anyone else! Don't be fooled by misinformation, I am a regular customer and I KNOW.

  • 5/5 Jamie C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great dive bar where you can feel safe and there is a quaint outdoor area where people can meet and mingle. Always been a go-to for me. Drinks are super reasonable too.

  • 5/5 Afia A. 6 months ago on Google
    Great hometown bar to catch some good grub and play a fun round of trivia. Impeccable customer service, thank you in particular to John the bartender for making me feel welcome!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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