Hidden gems: Bars and Pubs in Gurnee

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Gurnee. This list contains 22 places from Bars and Pubs category.

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The Maple
Bar & grill
👍👍 This is a hidden gem in Waukegan. I’ve been several times and always had a good experience from the food to staff. The Pablo Diablo & carne asada fries are my favorites.
$$ $$
4.90 (110 reviews) (~4.44 km from centre)
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TWISTED BURGER VERNON HILLS
Hamburger restaurant
👍👍 Starting from the cheerful greeting you hear as soon as you cross the door, the staff is friendly and kind. The food is amazing and the portions are really generous! Everything is clean and made fresh! The milkshakes are awesome and decorated in a really creative way, and there’s a wide variety of o...
$ $$$
4.70 (134 reviews) (~17.4 km from centre)
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The Duck Inn
Bar
👍 Mary was very friendly, first time there but definitely not my last. Clean atmosphere
$ $$$
4.60 (140 reviews) (~6.83 km from centre)
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R & R Crossing
Bar
👍👍 Great time with a laid-back crowd. Really enjoyed the Angry Squirrels.
$ $$$
4.60 (135 reviews) (~13.42 km from centre)
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Hills Hot Rod Hideout
Bar
👍👍 My family owned the bar previously, Kazaches, and it is honestly an honor that Hill purchased and loves the place just as much as the previous owners. He has it done up amazing, themed out so cool with hotrod stuff. So clean. There is a HUGE back room with booths and tables for social distancing nee...
$ $$$
4.60 (134 reviews) (~25.81 km from centre)
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Rutz Puzzle House
Bar
👍👍 Music and atmosphere is louder then a high school concert. Bartenders seem to be under appreciated, and the owner is always under the influence. Sad to see potential hidden behind laziness!
$ $$$
4.60 (101 reviews) (~26.1 km from centre)
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Bill's Corner Club
Bar
$ $$$
4.60 (84 reviews) (~22.24 km from centre)
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Roy's Long Lake Inn, Home of Nascar
Bar
👍👍 Easy going bar with the best of friends. We all just love the owner Char!!
4.60 (25 reviews) (~18.51 km from centre)
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American Legion Post 771
Veterans organization
👍👍 Amazing place with lots of history. Wonderful events held here and all are welcome. Breakfast with Santa on December 10 2022.
4.50 (141 reviews) (~1.68 km from centre)
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Swede's
Bar
👍👍 Family owned place run by a great family. Cool up north decor. Not a huge menu, mostly specials are really good and homemade. Nice downtown location.Great old school bar, quirks, warts and all. Fantastic Sunday afternoon staff! Very excited to return!
4.50 (141 reviews) (~24.89 km from centre)
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Donelli's Pub & Eatery
Bar
👍👍 I love this place makes me feel like I'm part of the family I pass up 5 bars on my way too get there I only live 12 blocks away..
$ $$$
4.50 (135 reviews) (~10.35 km from centre)
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Wooden Nickel
Bar
👍👍 The bartender was super awesome. I think his name was Barry. Was a younger crowd and an older crowd. Played awesome country music. Wooden nickel rocks. Definitely going back. Gonna bring friends too who would love that crowd too.
$ $$$
4.50 (135 reviews) (~16.55 km from centre)
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Four Coyne's Bar & Grill
Bar & grill
👍👍 Clean nice place!!! Great bloody marys!!!! Good fish fry too! Also, Saturday meat raffle is super fun!
$ $$$
4.50 (132 reviews) (~15.57 km from centre)
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Yvonne's the Other Place
Bar
👍 Nice place. Good drinks.
$ $$$
4.50 (129 reviews) (~18.53 km from centre)
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Bolt on Inn
Bar
😠 We asked the bartender, while still in the doorway, if the bar was still open. She said yes, so we came in, she checked all of our ids, and then she said “ya know what guys, I gotta call it. Come back tomorrow.” What a horrible feeling to be invited into a place and then asked to leave. We were shoc...
$ $$$
4.50 (110 reviews) (~28.72 km from centre)
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Electric Harbor Bar
Bar
👍 Middle of the afternoon on the weekend. Sunny and 80. Plenty of parking for cars and bikes. Plenty of dock space. It was a little tough getting served at the outside bar. A few tables available with nice views. Made for a ok one and done. Will stop again.
4.50 (110 reviews) (~19.4 km from centre)
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Finney's
Bar
👍👍 Great burger and BLTs, no need to add bacon to the BLT! Would be better if non smoking...
$ $$$
4.50 (97 reviews) (~23.86 km from centre)
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Teddy O’Brian’s
Restaurant
👍👍 Amazing place, food was beyond! The adult grilled cheese was one of the best I've EVER had!!!!!! Great staff, thank you Chris and Adam! We WILL be back:)
4.50 (95 reviews) (~13.76 km from centre)
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Booners
Bar
👍👍 We had a great setup for about 30 colleagues to Jingle-Mingle! Good food, games, and drinks. Thank you, Aaron!
4.50 (81 reviews) (~4.71 km from centre)
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Dolls Tavern
Bar
👍👍 Best Casino in town, slot machines payout big. Sometimes there's a line so get there a bit early
$ $$$
4.50 (72 reviews) (~22.86 km from centre)
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