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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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35 East Cass Street, Joliet

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About this place Judge's Bar

Judge's Bar is a laid-back downtown Joliet dive on East Cass Street, popular for cheap drinks, a jukebox and an unpretentious neighbourhood crowd. While not a gay bar, it is a reliable LGBTQ+-friendly ally: it partners with the Joliet Pride Network to host "Pride Night" fundraisers and community gatherings, making it one of the more visible allied nightlife spots in a city that no longer has a dedicated gay venue.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue)

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216 reviews

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John Gomez
John Gomez Jun 2026
John Fornalsky
John Fornalsky May 2026

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

Adrian Salinas
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.

Cody Jay
Cody Jay Apr 2026

The go to for before and after the forge! Always a blast!

Tonia's Reviews (tonia2483)
Tonia's Reviews (tonia2483) Mar 2026
Terrance Johnson
Terrance Johnson Mar 2026
Tarus Orion
Tarus Orion Mar 2026

Thnx for the fall back position #SkateOrDie Nice intelligent good looking bartenders... Fun mini bowling but im.scared ill break it.

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Last updated on 16 September 2026

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