America's Bar & Grill

Beer Selection - (7/10)
Liquor Selection - (9/10)
Sports - (8/10)
Ambiance - (10/10)
Value - (10/10)
Service - (10/10)

'Merrka's!
K...well, I've been putting off this review for a looong time! I'm a meticulous guy, and I just couldn't figure out how to rate a bar. Well, I've only had one practice review so far, but I think I got it...

I came here with a friend of mine sometime in early 2007 I think. It was just some random bar that opened, so we gave it a try after a particularly tortuous day. We sat at the bar and met Anthony and Kelli, our bartenders, and had one of the greatest nights ever! They were f'in awesome, so it prompted us to come the next Friday, and the next, and so on. Over the years, we have met and befriended just about everyone who works there, including Bill, the GM, and Richard Garcia, the owner of the place. For the sake of this 5,000 character limit, I need to get started with this review of The Classiest Bar In Hoffman Estates!

BEER
In 2007, they had the bare essentials. Maybe 3 doms on tap and about 3-4 standard imports in bottles. Since then, AB bought the lot next door and doubled the size of the bar, and likewise, they more than doubled their beer offering. To compliment the 3, they now have Shiner, Stella, 2 Gooses, Sam, Shock Top, and Guinness on tap, and they've about doubled their bottle selection. You may not find your brewery of choice, but it shouldn't be hard to find a comparable brew.

LIQUOR
They got it all! Van Gough Vodka is sorta their little display, and they have just about every flavor of it too, so there's nothing they can't make. One night, I made it my mission to have a Cranberry & Vodka with all 14+ flavors, you know, for the advancement of...research. So, outside of Vodkas, they have plenty of liqueurs, like Godiva, Kahlua, Grand Marnier, etc. They have top shelf Vodkas, Gins, and upper shelf(?)  whiskey/scotches. You won't find Johnny Blue, but they have Glenfiddich and Gentlemen's Jack, etc. I hate all whiskeys and their cousins, so that don't bother me at all.

SPORTS
It IS a sports bar after all. They have LCDs pretty much strewn all across the walls. Because of the # of TVs, technically, no matter where you sit, you will have a TV with a decent view. For Bears games, they have a projector and a screen, so it pretty much encompasses all you need. They've got plenty to feed your sports fix, and while not a 10-score, I don't think I want them to, because it'd take away from their other more important features...

AMBIANCE
I haven't been to AB in the daytime much at all, because I'm too busy working my tail off, giving me more reason, with every passing minute, to come to AB. But in the weird instances where I've been here early, the place is very cool. Blue bar, Lady Liberty spinning, and fairly quiet so you can have a drink and relax in peace. Come nighttime, though, the place is rockin! It's a ton of fun. There're pool tables, darts, indoor bags, and when the weather's nice, an outdoor patio and bags too. AB is good at any time! Music can be loud on Friday nights, but if you want quiet, you can by the pool tables. If you want to get blitzed and have crazy fun, AB's your stage! And if you get really blitzed, there're 2 stages you can go up on and dance like a fool, and spend the rest of the week regretting! In addition, they have regular live bands, karaoke night, dueling pianos, and stand up open mic regularly in their calendar.

SERVICE
Their bartenders and servers are the best! They're all awesome and friendly, and even more, they know their stuff! They can tell you what beers they have, and if you mention what kind of flavor you're looking for, they can suggest one for you. Lookin' for a crazy drink? They're more than happy to whip up any concoction you can dream of...trust me on this! All the while striking up conversation and joking around with you.

Also, Rich, the owner, is not only funny as hell, but he uses his bar to make a difference in the community! He's hosted several fundraisers like St. Baldrick's and Toys for Tots and also hosted them for various individuals and teams for breast cancer, cancer walks, etc. On top of all that, he also hosts customer appreciation parties every now and then, plus AB's one of the bars that raffles off
Bud Light cruise tickets! Great party pkgs too!

VALUE
I'm running outta room. Great daily specials, check website!

GOD BLESS AMERICA'S BAR!
Let me tell you, it's awesome to have a bar that actually cares about you! I've been to plenty of other bars, and some of the "petite" ones are friendly, but don't have the ability to entertain and host events like AB. Giant ones may have big parties, but it's like you don't exist! AB is a perfect balance. If you look at how much $$ I've "invested" into AB over the years, it may come a surprise to you that I actually HATE liquor, but because the place is so fun and the people are so great, that I look forward to Friday every week!
PINAWINE!

Oh good Lord, America's Bar.  On a good note, you would assume this to be filled with right winged, Budweiser loving, gun carrying, obese Americans, but, instead, it is just 20 somethings from the suburbs of Chicago that would shit a brick if a minority walked in.  These are the rich kids from all of those high schools with the highest ACT scores in Illinois who went on to U of I and ended up right back where they started in the same bars their non-smart friends have been drinking for years while they were racking up college debt.  Just kidding, their parents paid for college. Anyways, the drinks are cheap but that is obvious once you spend a night here.  They have indoor bags, loud music, and darts just like the best of them but do not ever plan on meeting someone here;  Everyone is too busy talking about supping up their infinity than to actually worry about the other sex, or getting any.  The servers here are cute little ditzy things just like any other 'sports' bar, so do not expect good service.  To conclude, it is a typical suburbs bar.

Drinks are VERY reasonable, decent selection.  Thursday night karaoke is fun  The twirling Lady Liberty statue is a centerpiece not to be overlooked.  Nice neighborhood watering hole.