SERVING CHICAGOLAND FOR MORE THAN 140 YEARS!

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J.W. Hollstein’s History

For more than 140 years, J.W. Hollsteins has provided great food, great drinks and the best live entertainment in the Chicagoland area.

We’ve served this community since the mid-19th Century… before planes, trains and automobiles. Ever since JW kicked open his doors in 1868, folks have been stopping by, leaving the worries of the world outside and simply having a great time.

J.W. Hollstein’s has 2 different lounges for different atmospheres. Our first lounge is in the main Saloon with dining & a full service bar, Live Video Gaming and over 30 HDTV’s.

Our second semi private bar, The Pinto Lounge can be a more intimate experience to relax, have a drink, or even have your next private event! Equipped with a personal full service bar, dining area and an 80″ TV, you and your guests will love their Pinto Pint Time in the Pinto Lounge!

J.W. Hollstein’s Saloon is your FOOTBALL GAME DAY HEADQUARTERS! Showing ALL NFL Games!

FOOTBALL SEASON SPECIALS starts 8/1!

Game Day Specials & for every Bears Game Day we will have 1/2 PRICE PIZZA!

J.W. Hollstein’s has events every week including Trivia Wednesday, DJ Friday, & Country Music Saturday! Check out all our upcoming events!

Love to be outside? Check out our Beer Garden in the back of the house with a full service bar, dining, bags & darts!

Our Beer Garden has covered & open patio seating. Enjoy any one of our large draft beer selections, hard seltzers, or cocktail. Table service is available. Check out our daily food and drink specials.

Become a JW Holstein’s VIP

For just $19.99/month, unlock the ultimate VIP treatment:

  • No Cover Charge – Skip the line and the fee, every single time.

  • Unlimited Chips & Salsa – On the house, every visit.

  • Free 16″ Pizza – Get one free 16-inch pizza of your choice every single month on us!

Basically, it pays for itself on night one. Sign up today!

Our Testimonials

What Our Customers Say

Kudos to JW HOLSTEINS for being open during the power outage and flood of July 3rd ‘26! When every other bar on Oak Park Avenue had closed, the enduring staff @ Holstein’s served the local populace in the dark and sans lighting! And what a fantastic experience! No lights, no phones, just people…actually talking and drinking together! Thank you Holstein’s staff for being real troopers as we celebrated America’s 250th! I salute you!

Bernie C.

Bar trivia on Wednesdays is always a blast, beer towers, good food and good vibes and laughs. Bar tenders are super nice and drinks are amazingly priced.

John W.

I love the inside, low lighting, and plenty of space. Nice outdoor area. I like privacy fencing. And of course, Cornhole (bags)!

Rachel K.

Incredible atmosphere with amazing bartenders. I’m glad I found this place. Can’t wait to revisit when I’m in the area again.

Shawn B.
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