Located just 11 miles southwest of Chicago in Will County, the village of Homer Glen is a mix of residential houses, farms and small businesses within the Homer Township, which was founded in 1836. Homer Glen offers a wealth of outdoor activities including hiking, fishing and mountain biking. There are a few bars in and around Homer Glen that are worth checking out if you're in the area and would like to experience the local nightlife.
This small, casual bar features retro decor and offers a wide variety of cocktails, beers and other beverages. Litsa Lounge plays a mix of rock, pop, techno and hip-hop, and features both an indoor dance floor and large outdoor patio. Every Wednesday, Litsa Lounge features "Martini Wednesdays" with $5 martinis and $2 domestic beer. If you're hungry, the bar offers lots of different appetizers like mini crab cakes, roasted artichoke and spinach dip, and prime beef satay, as well as dinner entrees like chicken lemone, seafood linguine and portabella Swiss burgers. Litsa Lounge features live DJs Thursday through Saturday.
Litsa Lounge
14945 S. Founders Crossing
Homer Glen, Ill. 60491
708-357-6118
litsalounge.com
This Homer Glen establishment features 21 beers on tap, 10 large screen TVs and blues jam night every Thursday, featuring The Brother's John's Band. Other weekly events include College Night Tuesdays with $1 pints, $4 domestic pitchers, local college sports played on all TVs; and Friday Live DJMix with no cover, $2 beer and Jaeger bombs, and $5 pitchers. A wide range of local rock, tribute and cover bands perform at Cool River Draught House throughout the week. The food menu features appetizers like Buffalo style chicken tenders, breaded mushrooms and onion rings. You can also order from the sandwich menu with options like fried chicken breast, meatball grinder and four mini burgers.
Cool River Draught House
12622 W 159th St.
Homer Glen, Ill.
708-301-8006
coolriv.com
Located just outside Homer Glen in the village of Lemont, 3 Corners Grill & Tap offers more than 50 beers, including many craft beers like Magic Hat No. 9 and Abita Purple Haze on tap. A large outdoor beer garden, 16 plasma screen TVs, and plenty of wines and spirits makes this bar a solid choice. The interior blends classic and contemporary decor, and the menu offers tasty food options like Bavarian pretzel twists, jalapeno poppers, BBQ ribs, white ale fish & chips, and Buffalo chicken wraps. Every October, 3 Corners Grill & Tap hosts its annual Oktoberfest featuring many German beers on tap, giveaways, prizes, and a live German oompah band.
3 Corners Grill & Tap
12371 S. Derby Road
Lemont, Ill. 60439
630-257-7780
3cornersgrill.com
