Prairie Station Pub

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  This has to be the only place in the world that has Ice House on tap....
  
  Came in here for drinks and a place to watch the rest of the game after dinner over the weekend, and found a wonderful, classy dive bar. The bartenders are friendly and the place has a lot of character to it. The karaoke and drink prices make it a fun place to hang out.
  
  Looking forward to checking out the food and patio of this place.

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  Posted on 03.11.13 J. Chuck K.

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  Where has this gem been hidden? We went last night with a few friends and had a blast! It's small and cozy, which makes the karaoke even better (yes, every wed, fri, & sat night) The bartenders were great - so friendly! Beer prices were cheap. They also have a great beer garden - but it is completely separated from the main bar. We went there looking for a fun dive bar experience and were not let down. We'll definitely be back!

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  Posted on 12.08.12 Jen H.

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  I wanted to put 1 star to be cool, but what the funk, I'll wait for the hipsters to procreate to the area.  THIS IS the dive bar you are looking for.  To me, it seems like they have karaoke every night, and if you suck at it, you're more than welcome.. well more to the point, encouraged.  
  
  It may look like a biker bar from the outside, but it is a helluvalot of fun.  There's an enclosed smoking area in the back for all us nicotine addicts, a backyard for bags and such for warmer weather, a scratch 'n win lotto machine inside, a pool table, darts, what more could you want???  Daily specials, right- they have them.
  
  Side note:  Don't get the homemade jerky, it tastes like a dog treat (which yes, I have tried both).  
  
  You may see me here singing Queen since I'm the non-homosexual Freddy Mercury reincarnate.

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  Posted on 04.02.12 Julian M.

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  Prairie Station Pub... i know we just met but I think I love you.
  
  I wanted to sing some karaoke soooo bad and couldn't find anything on Sat nights nearby Bolingbrook where I was staying so I searched the world wide interweb and found this gem. (Mind you it was a 45 minute drive but it was totally worth it.) It was inhabited by real people, regulars, everyday folks who each have something special and wonderful and unique to offer this world:
  
  There was Denny, who looks like a 90s stoner (ala Jay and Silent Bob) and yet has the sweetest voice you've ever heard, Hef (aka "cheese and pepperoni") another vocally blessed individual who told of his days in the 80's as a roadie for a band called "Bitch" (whose claim to fame was opening up for U2 one night in Cleveland), Ice Man was a sweet gruff voiced retired Elvis impersonator, there was Deb in tight black jeans who I had the pleasure of forcing onto the stage for the first time... yup I popped her karaoke cherry to the tune of Bob Segers "Turn the Page". And I made friends with Olga from Latvia who is soon to be my newest BFBF (Best facebook friend,) a dude named Cowboy Jim, karaoke was hosted by a seriously sweet and seriously talented chick called Babs...
  
  They were all amazing. They had a huge selection of songs and best of all, I felt so welcomed and right at home. If I lived here I'd be here every weekend and these people would be like family. I'm sure of that.

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  Posted on 08.07.11 April K.

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  In all fairness the Prairie Station pub is one hell of a craphole. No big selection of drinks, a few dishes that are fairly good - and in every other pub that would be a death sentence. But Prairie Station is not your average pub - it is a karaoke place and one of the best karaoke places in Chicagoland - if you care for such things!
  
  During the day it is a pretty boring location - just a few TVs located so that people only at the bar can watch them - but come 8 in the evening and the regular crowd comes in! The ones with mighty voice and the ones without one, all of them good singers and a cheerful crowd. And then all those things I wrote above turn out to be silly and meaningless - because if you sing along (and drinking along!) a visit to Prairie Station pub could easily be one of your best experiences of all!
  
  PS Do not be afraid to loose your karaoke virginity - you will get support aplenty there!

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  Posted on 11.06.10 Cyrill K.

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  This place is neat! Can't believe I'm first!
  
  It's a cozy little pub in a neat old house-like building. They got a nice patio out back, with a covered section and an open area for tossing beanbags. Place has a really cool fire station theme. Staff is super-nice and friendly.
  
  My folks decided to have my mom's 60th birthday celebration here and the owner (sorry, can't remember his name!) could not have been more helpful, friendly and accomodating. He kept reiterating that my parents didn't need to worry about anything but having fun, and he was right. He put out a buffet that was, for a little pub, a really good meal! He let us bring our own champagne. My dad's band sounded great.
  
  The owner did say that he was not going to tell his regulars they couldn't sit at the bar out back, but that they wouldn't interrupt our good time, and it was fine. They were all totally chill, and no one tried to swipe our food - some of them even came out to dance!
  
  I was really surprised to find such a cozy, quirky, good-time spot out in Hanover Park. Seems like a great hangout, and definitely a great place to rent out for a party! Aces in my book.

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  Posted on 08.24.09 Jarod P.

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