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Judge's Bar

Google (216) 4.2

Tripadvisor (2) 4.5

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Visitors frequently praise the friendly and attentive bartenders, good beer selection, and excellent vibe, often calling it a great late-night or post-show spot. However, one reviewer reported a negative experience with a female bartender who was perceived as rude.

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Address

35 East Cass Street, Joliet

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About this place Judge's Bar

Judge's Bar is a downtown Joliet dive bar on East Cass Street, known for cheap drinks, a jukebox and a local crowd. It is a mainstream bar that is gay-friendly, not a gay bar. Joliet has no dedicated gay bar, so places like this are the local option. It has reportedly hosted Pride-related fundraisers with local groups. Check the bar's social media for any upcoming nights. We don't hold opening hours on file.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue) Bar (alcohol) Chill / Relaxed Local favorite Dive bar Themed parties Card payments accepted Walk-ins welcome Evening venue Late night (after midnight) Year-round Gay-friendly (straight venue)

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4.2

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216 reviews

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John Gomez Jun 2026

★★★★★

John Fornalsky May 2026

★★★★★

Everyone here is great, bar is clean and well stocked. Awesome late night option when others are closed.

Adrian Salinas May 2026

★★★★★

Always having a fun night every visit. Amber, Monty, Monica are the best bartenders around the area. Cold beers, attentive bartenders, clean tables. Would highly recommend visiting for a good night.