Located in the historic Hunt's Block building in West Dundee, Emmett's is old-time pub that brews its own handcrafted beer. For instance, they serve an excellent German Pilsner and English Pale Ale made with ingredients imported from the beers' country of origin. Other specialties include "Double Barrel Oatmeal Stout" and "McCarthy Red Ale," a brew with a caramel-like sweetness and fragrant hop aroma. Along with the beer, the tavern has a dining menu with everything from snacks to a full meal. If you like the beer, the restaurant also sells its brew in bottles that you can take home with you.
Emmett's Tavern & Brewing Co
128 W Main St
Dundee, IL 60118-2017
847-428-4500
emmettsbrewingco.com
For drinks in a more casual setting, try the Randall Roadhouse. Drink specials, as of summer 2010, include $6.25 pitchers of Budweiser and Bud Lite on Mondays and Wednesdays, 50-cent wings and $2.25 Miller and Bud on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and a $3 "Road Rage" (Randall's version of a Long Island Ice Tea) on Sundays. The Roadhouse also has a kitchen with pizza, burgers, salads and lots of finger foods.
Randall Roadhouse Tavern
2267 South Randall Road
Carpentersville, IL 60110-3355
847-836-3300
randallroadhouse.com
Located in downtown Elgin, the Public House serves over 60 brands of beer from all over the world as well as 50 varieties of Martinis. They also have an impressive wine and spirits list. The tavern hosts numerous events including trivia nights, karaoke and live music. Besides the usual pub grub, Elgin Public Houses also serves steaks, seafood, and pasta. Full menu is available until 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 9 p.m. on Sunday.
Elgin Public House
219 East Chicago Street
Elgin, IL 60120
847-468-8810
elginpublichouse.com
