The Toadstool Pub

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  This place is awful.

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  Posted on 04.30.13 Patrick M.

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  Such a fun spot!  Perfect for watching a Saturday/Sunday afternoon game, or for a big get together.  The events are great (chili cook-off, tailgates, etc)  Go see Susie for the best bloody you'll ever have.  We love Tommy (and the whole staff) and have recommended the Toadstool to many people.

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  Posted on 03.11.13 Rosalyn N.

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  I think I could fit right in this joint :-).
  I stepped in and sat with a few local fellows. Conversations were lively and I was able to join in the conversation a bit. I wish I had more time to spend there. I will be back.

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  Posted on 01.21.13 John A.

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  What a great  place.  Tommy is so nice and pours stiff drinks! Go there  best bar in Highwood.

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  Posted on 11.25.12 Rocky E.

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  The Toadstool is great.  It has really come into its own as a quality neighborhood bar, with a great selection of beers and cocktails.  The tap selection is always rotating, and the bartenders make a great dirty martini.  It's usually pretty busy on the weekends, but during a summer evening it is a nice place to catch up with friends.  The staff are all very warm and welcoming, and there is usually good banter between the regulars and the bartenders.

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  Posted on 08.21.12 Max E.

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  This was a great pub! My boyfriend is from Highwood, and when he found out that the bartender who previously worked at The Silver Dollar had opened up his own place, we knew we'd have to stop by at least once.
  
  I loved it! The bar looked great, and I enjoyed the "brighter" atmosphere. The bartender (who was introduced to me by the nickname "Toad" - the owner) was friendly and made one hell of a good drink. The people at the bar were all very friendly as well, and there was a sense of comraderie and odd-ball friendship  that permeated throughout the place. We came here twice during our stay in Illinois (both times during the day) and had a blast. The drinks were extremely reasonably priced, and the space felt open enough that you could wander around without bumping into people constantly.

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  Posted on 04.10.12 Jessica M.

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  The BF has been wanting to try the toadstool since it opened... We stopped in last Saturday briefly.
  
  The decor and atmosphere falls a little short for me.  To me, it's lacking.  It looks like a college frat guy's apartment, with the least amount of furniture possible, a bunch of beer signs, a dartboard, and a lot of negative space.  It needs to be warmed up some.
  
  The music was really loud for the number of people in the bar.  That being said, the selection of tunes was outstanding, and I felt like I was listening to my own iPod.
  
  We only stayed long enough for one drink, between almost getting a whole beer spilled on us (just missed and onto the floor) and running into the BF's high school PE teacher, it was time to move along.

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  Posted on 02.09.12 Valerie W.

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  I really enjoy going out in Highwood, so I was super excited when my coworker's wife decided to throw his retirement party here!  I had been wanting to try out Toadstool Pub since before they even opened.  
  
  I showed up during a blizzard on a Friday at about 4 pm.  The staff was super accommodating to our large group and were able to keep up with all of our requests.  Toadstool has a great selection of liquor and makes a great mixed drink.  They also had a nice selection of beer for the hops folks out there.
  
  I loved the atmosphere of Toadstool.  The new owners did a great job of remodeling the old "Wooden Nickel".  It is a very welcoming environment and I look forward to returning with my coworkers in the future!

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  Posted on 01.28.12 Taylor M.

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  I came here eagerly anticipating a friend's new adventure in opening his own pub.  
  
  The place is beautiful inside and a well deserved crown on the night I went.  Toad did a great job with the help of many friends and turned the old "Nickel" into what will be a new hangout for me.  The beer selections are awesome.  The custom bar and hutch are awesome!  The staff is friendly and attentive.
  
  While I only had time for 1 beer the night I went, Highwood is in for a treat with Toad's gift.

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  Posted on 11.27.11 Frank N.

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