I have lived most of my life close to this bar, and always wondered what was behind that big glowing Old Style sign on Willow Springs Road. Well, what is behind is nothing short of magical. This bar is a dive in the best sense of the word. It is casual, fun and totally laid back.
There are all the expected elements here like cheap alcohol paid by cash only of course, peanut shells on the floor and questionable bathroom situations. That being said, this place is a blast. The very strong pro-America 9-11 posters and US Marines memorabilia are also appreciated.
While you are here, make sure to check out the vehicle graveyard behind the building. After our most recent trip here our group made sure to ride the bus in the back, complete with our own bus themed music. It's a little creepy, but you only live once right?
Having lived in the area, The Mood was always quite the mystery to my friends and I.  Of course we had ventured back there on a few occasions, wondering what the hell could possibly be hiding among all those totaled cars and beyond repair boats; turns out its the south-west suburb's own answer to a Wisconsin bar.  Us 21/22 year old kids are not really this places' clientele.  Seems that a lot of the area's blue-collar workers (see: UPS) take refuge there after their long odd-hour shifts, nothing wrong with  that.  I mean, who could hate cheap Miller High Life and free peanuts that you can just discard on the ground?  Brings me back to my Lone Star Steak House trips. (I have no idea if they even still do this there)  This doesn't go without mentioning the rustic feel of the all wood interior and the juke box with some awesome classic hits.  The only problem I have with the mood, (which happens to be a big problem) is that the hipsters have gotten their grubby little hands all over it.  Kenny's has obviously lost its dive bar status and these hipsters will never be caught in Harry's, this leaves just The Mood and the Chalet Bar.  Ok, so it's not a big deal right?  I will not speak for the auto mechanics and delivery drivers I talked to there, but if I was just getting off of a 12 hour shift, I would want to enjoy my PBR in peace, maybe throw a little darts, instead of having 30 hipsters play their ironic pop hits off the juke box while they have a dance party on the non-existent dance floor as they continue to slam the front door open and shut as they retreat outside to smoke their American Spirits.  Seriously, get the fuck out, the Ashbary is like a half a mile down the road.
The Mood is worth the trip, but proceed with caution.
"Going up to that Spirit in the sky,
That's where I'm gonna go when I die"
The jukebox at The Mood is second to none (it will even give Richard's a run for it's money!) and one of the many reasons I love this dive of a bar located seemingly in the middle of nowhere!
We stopped back in on a Saturday night to learn that our favorite Saturday night bartender, John, was retiring from the "suds" business that very night and they were having a going away party for him.
Well if this isn't the friendliest bar- I don't know what is. At least three people came up to us to tell us there was food for the taking (food that the patrons had made and brought to the bar for a smorgasbord of epic proportion!) I'm not sure if we just looked lost or if everyone knew everyone else but to be invited to eat THREE times made me feel like I was at a family reunion.
The new bartender was introduced (Cinnamon in her name . . .I'm sure there is a story there somewhere!) and pleasantries exchanged.
Somethings remain unchanged, though . . peanut shells everywhere, bar darts, table top bowling and $3 beers all night.
And bring cash . . . . for plastic hasn't made it to this "neck of the woods" yet!
This is a dive bar!!!! I had a good time. Huge wood bar, cool funky bartender and friendly patrons. I think I talked to everyone that was in the bar that night.
I walked in and the hockey all star draft was on the two tvs. I knew I was in for a decent night. Started out with a high life pitcher($7) and a couple of shots of Cuervo. Chatted with Lynn - the bartender. What a nice lady. We did a sing along to a couple of tunes. Big choice for tunes. Didn't hear one song that I didn't like.
It is a bit far from where I live, but would go back in a minute.
As an artist this is one eclectic place to hang out. By day your wonderful down to earth souls that always have good story or a bad joke you have to laugh at. By night you never know what to expect.  You will find anyone from fun twenty somethings to the countryclub members from across the street; but the true sports fans will always emerge. Two nice size flat screen tv's always have a great game or an old tv series on (star track etc).The Blackhawk fans are plenty. During baseball season quite divided  so know your game. Drinks are reasonable. Jukebox has everything from Glen Miller to Lady Ga ga. Free peanuts... make sure you through the shells on the floor or they might end up in the ice & therefore in your drink. As any other bar-best nights are mid to late week. Hope to see there!!! ;-)
Review Source:I don't often drink sh*tty beer, but when I do, I always drink Miller High Life.
What?! You can't (enjoyably) play beer pong with an IPA... plus, I don't like strong hop flavors when I'm ovulating. Lucky for me, The Mood has all the draft Miller High Life my little heart could dream of drowning my cramps in.
Wanna know if 'The Mood' is right for you?
If you like the show 'Roseanne' you'll love The Mood. It's everything working class Midwestern folks could ask for in a bar.
Need a few more measures to help you decide? Well, here goes...
You might be a lover of 'The Mood' if:
You like blue collar workers who just want to down a few brews while venting about how their boss is a c*ck s*cker and how one day they're gonna give him a piece of their mind.
You want to enjoy unlimited peanuts and exercise your all American right to throw those salty shells on the floor.
You appreciate vintage jukeboxes with oldies but goodies a plenty... and are fully prepared to sing along should the rest of the bar break out in song.
You want a friendly and gentlemanly bartender who *could* swear like a sailor... but wouldn't dream of doing so in front of a lady.
You want an atmosphere with more character than Meryl Streep... vintage games, saloon doored bathrooms, and a few bar stools that were once old 70s and 80s home office chairs and have since been sawed off and mounted higher to measure up to the 'belly up at the bar' standards.
If any or all of these criterion appeal to you, I'll see you next time at The Mood!
I'm a big fan of simple things. Â And the mood is just that. Â
When i tried to pay with my card, and learned that it was cash only, one of the regulars at the bar said simply "It's the Mood". Â And i love that. Â This is our place and this is what it is, nothing more.
As newcomers my date and i were quite an attraction. Â And from vocal support of our jukebox selections to a visit with a dirty joke, i couldn't have been better received by the regular clientele.
As an added bonus an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation was playing behind the bar. Â Certainly not a place where one would be made to feel self-conscious.
You've got to love this place! It's as "down-home" "cheers" type place you can find. They serve lunch on weekdays and usually provide pot-luck for Sunday football games. the prices are more than fair, the people are friendly, and when there's a game on it's the kind of place where everyone gets into it together.
Review Source:Total dive bar- it's like the movie-set version of what a dive bar looks like.
That said, I happen to loooove me a good dive bar- give me a jukebox, a place to sit, and a bunch of random, non-pretentious people to drink with, and I am THERE. My advice is, go with a couple good friends you haven't seen in a while and relax, watch some sports on the TV, catch up and have some drinks.
Drinks are fairly priced, but knowing the bartender won't help here-hookups are verboten by bar management. All the bartenders are slightly older women and are hilarious, outgoing, and super-efficient and quick. This service, you won't get elbowing your way up to a packed bar in a trendy club.
This is a bar for the blue-collar, those slumming it, and those who hate the sardines-in-Ed-Hardy feel of the Chicago or Napervile bars.
Bring cash, though: this is a dive bar through-and-through, no credit cards accepted, and they don't have an ATM.
I love this damn bar! my boyfriend's dad introduced us to it, and it's great. I'm not sure what doug is talking about with "all country juke box" because it may be old as the day they opened the place, but there is way more than country. when my boyfriend and i are there, it's all classic rock, oldes, heavy  metal! fuck the couple country cd's they have, it's not even any kind of country i'd bother listening to. if you're there on a friday night you might even be lucky enough to have my favorite bartender lynn, just don't ask for her love potion unless you're really feeling manly that night! it's great to still have a place where you can throw the peanut shells on the ground, and a great place to watch whatever sports game you're into. great prices too.
Review Source:Will rival any bad-neighborhood Chicago dive. This place is unbelievable. Â It looks like a bar that your grandfather may have converted his old garage into. Â There is a 60-something bartneder named Kitty who works 6 nights a week. Â All country juke box. Â 5 years old NASCAR-sponsored Budwiser Ads. Â Free peanuts - shells on the floor. Â 25cent High Life draft nights. Â If you are ever in this neighborhood, please stop in. Â You will never forget it!
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