Uptown
12 W Burlington Ave, Westmont, IL, 60559
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Address :
12 W Burlington Ave
Westmont, IL, 60559 - Phone (630) 969-4717
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Specialities
- Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Parking : Street
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Ambience : Divey
Noise Level : Loud
Music : Juke Box, Karaoke
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat
Coat Check : No
Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Has TV : Yes
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Kendra W.
I wanted a fun dive bar to break my corporate traveler routine...and found Uptown! :) We made the Westin shuttle driver take us here and he looked as us like we were crazy...but when he picked us up at 1:30am and saw our drunken smiles as we asked him to take us to White Castle for some late night munchies -- and he knew we got the good time we asked for at Uptown. Cheap drinks, darts, several arcade games, friendly bartender (shout out to Michelle!), and a liquor cabinet for to-go purchases = purely awesome! We didnt go on a Thursday so did not see the Karoake crowd but heard it's a blast.
(4)Angela P.
It's a dive. Townies. Cheap drinks. Chocolate covered pretzel shots. Awesome place to stop on the BNSF bar crawl.
(5)Sarah R.
Reading these reviews makes me thing someone is punking me. This place is a pit. I love dive bars and all but come on! This place is right across from the train station so it's super convenient right after getting off the train. But it is totally a "regulars" place. When you walk in they know you aren't one and they almost make you feel like you've stumbled into one of their secret meetings. I always feel like I'm going to have to put on some white platforms and "Pee-Wee Herman" my way out of there. And I don't want to talk bad about the clientele, but yikes! I'll end on a positive: they sell six packs to go and the hubby loves the dried sausage they sell.
(1)Amelia V.
Full disclosure: I've been coming here pretty regularly for a pretty long time. -Michelle is awesome. I'm at a point now where I don't order my drink; I drink what she gives me - and it's usually something awesome. Let her know what you like, and she can mix up something great. -Prices are awesome. -It's definitely a hole-in-the-wall kind of place that caters mostly to regulars. Everyone has always been super friendly there, to me. -The ladies' room has always been clean - this is important to me. -Karaoke night is actually awesome. I'm not a singer, but I enjoy the show. -They do breast cancer fundraisers on occasion - I like that they support a good cause. -Keep clear of the corner of the bar closest to the front, against the wall - that's where the trash can goes for bottles, and if someone doesn't see you there and throws one... not a good surprise. -They have darts, an array of board games, a jukebox, and a lotto machine. -You can buy your cigarettes, and "take out" booze here. -They have a decent selection of snacks - like Combos, chips, and stuff - as well as beef jerky and a small pizza oven for simple pizzas. Very simple, cheap bar food. -There are hooks under most of the bar; hang your purse or coat right where you're sitting :) -When a dance party breaks out, watch out! LOL Overall, It's my favorite local dive :) And I always have fun there. Say hi to Michelle! She's a sweetheart and the hardest working bartender I've ever seen - be nice to her and have fun!
(4)Jenna S.
This is seriously as good as it gets in Westmont, IL. Where else could you find: recent WHS graduate townies, creepy 50-year-old drunkards and crazy suburbanites celebrating birthdays because there's no where else to go? The Uptown of course!!! This place has been in Westmont for... years. I'm pretty sure some of the customers have been in there since 1971 - I mean the entire time since that year. Most of the people inside on a "regular night" are three sheets to the wind by 10. I think we all thought it would be the greatest moment ever when we would finally be old enough to visit the Uptown. And boy were we right. The night that we visited was filled with drunken insanity - not on our part. There were crazy old people celebrating a birthday, the same old crazy drunk regulars and us - the weird 20somethings. It was seriously the most hysterical night of all nights. The bar itself is actually not as gross or crusty as I had always imagined. The staff take good care of the place and, even though it's a dive, it's still a pretty good place to hang out and have a cheap beer. There's plenty of tables and room at the bar, arcade games (including Golden Tee!) and some snack food if you're so inclined (chips, peanuts and the like). Go check that shit out sometime if you're ever up in the 'Smont.
(5)Mike M.
Perfect local bar where everyone knows your name. Sometimes the best live blues music anywhere. No food except frozen pizza so don't go looking for food. Karaoke Thursday is best!
(4)Matt M.
Any bar which has a bartender that asks the patron how to make a whiskey sour that they just ordered should not have a rating at all. The first one was horrible and she insisted that she will retry it. The second try was a little bit better but i felt bad wasting all that Jameson so I just sucked it up and drank it. Other than my friend and me, there was one other person younger than 35 and this was on Fri night. Prices were cheap and they had many specials going on.
(1)Kyle B.
I went here just last night. Typical townie bar - not pretty but the drinks are cheap. I was pretty partial to the $3 Killians. The crowd was pretty mixed and I had a good time mingling with randoms so I'm sure I'll return here again.
(4)Angie H.
It's alright, nothing special.. I've walked in here before and it smelled of pure vomit. Maybe we shouldn't overserve people until they puke. Super divey, the draft beer selection blows though. Last time I was there I got the pleasure of watching Michelle completely lose it and give a bunch of customers attitude because she couldn't keep up.... Nothing like watching someone have a nervous breakdown. She went to the bathroom though and seemed to get with the program afterwards... hinthint... What goes on here isn't pretty sometimes.
(2)Theresa C.
Amazing. I grew up in Westmont, very near the Uptown and I always wondered at this small, dark, mysterious place. We jokedfor several years about hving our first legal drinks at the Uptown, mingling with the townies and taking in the small town, old person bar environment. Although we didn't actually get the nerve to come here until a few years after our 21sts, when we finally did, it was AMAZING. The drinks are so cheap it's no wonder everyone is wasted by 10pm. Best. Townie. Bar. Ever.
(5)Denise S.
Classic Dive bar, it used to be fun,, but a certain bartender has gotten a power trip beyond the owners control. If you want to wait twenty minutes to be treated rudely and get bad service in a dive that has no ambiance, no seating, and kinda smells bad ,go for it. Otherwise, meet me at the Tap House Grill. The Uptown just sucks. It's where the local alcoholics gather to get plastered and feed the control freak ego's.
(1)Ben B.
Stopped here on a pub crawl, and there was a blues band playing on saturday night, lots of people, and it was a pretty good time. A good old fashioned dive bar. bathrooms were... dirty.
(3)Joy S.
I love this place. Lots of fun with karaoke on Thursday nights! Decently priced drinks. Nice, laidback crowd of mixed ages and backgrounds. And it's handicapped accessible! Plus, lots of parking being next to the train. It's a great neighborhood bar, not trying to be pretentious or anything it's not.
(5)Andy M.
Nice bar where strangers will talk to you. Unfortunely they are middle age male losers like myself and i have enough of that to talk to at work. The bar is small, but the cheaps are drink and compared to the other town bar in downtown Westmont this place is less threatening. many towns have a rink a dink bar like this. An alternative to the classy retaurant in downtown Westmont.
(3)Liz H.
Karaoke fabulous-ness! Thursday nights are by far my favorite night! The bartenders are all ass-kickin, the locals are ridiculously friendly and a good time seems to be had by all. It's right across from the train station, what more can you want in bar???
(5)J. K.
What to say about the uptown? As out of town guests we were not sure what to expect at the uptown, but delight of delights, the uptown did not disappoint. Offering a full range of traditional dive bar beers (miller light in a bottle or on tap, complete with plastic cup!), we found ourselves surrounded by what seemed like regulars for the most part. Friendly upbeat vibe and good energy including periodic singing along with the music. The uptown was host to a really colorful cast of characters yet everyone seemed to fit in - comfortable enough for a few uptown newbies. The barkeeps were earning their way and the place was really hopping. If you're looking for a swanky chicago pub, turn around. If you're looking for a glass of beer and a frozen pizza with good juju, the uptown is the place for you!
(5)John R.
A friend and I found this place near last call on Friday night. Caught the band packing up and the bartender was out of her mind! Loud mean and then loud nice and very energetic. Challenged me to a massive shot of Jameson which I could barely get down. Make no bones about it, it's a dive bar with that bartender being the only reason I'd return.
(3)Samantha V.
Nice enough neighborhood bar with karaoke (which is what I went for). But I paid $5 for a Mike's Hard Lemonade, which I thought was CRAZY. For like another buck or two, I could have bought myself a six pack and sang at home. :P They're right off the tracks, so it's a good option if you don't have a D.D. The bartenders were nice enough and pretty quick. I thought it was cool the bartender gave me a token for a free drink for my next visit to get me to come back but I just can't get over paying $5 for a simple bottled drink.
(3)Karen G.
I didn't like this place as much as the Pot Bell but can't really say why. It was ..pleasant. but somehow off. Which isnt always what you wnat in a divey good time. It's really loud in there and can't imagine how they could have a band in there and be able to hear the next day. And the people in there were ... odd. Other reviews called them "townies" and while I have never heard the description outside of a college town, I think it fits them.
(3)Eric B.
If you like the tiny local bar scene, then this is the place. I like it better than the neighboring bar. During the days and early evenings it is definitely the older crowd. LIVE music and special guests on the weekends are always enjoyable. I love when Pistol Pete or North of 8 are playing. Drinks are priced cheap and made strong. All of the locals, including myself, know each other. It's a family away from home. Occasionally you get the "loud mouth" or the "stumbler" but hey, that's what local bars are for! I've been coming here for about 5 years and have no plans on changing my bar. All of the bar tenders are great and I have never had a problem. If you walk in and disrespect them, then you have it coming. Great place to sit, drink, and wash away the day. I would have selected every day/night as the best but Yelp only lets me choose 3.
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