Matt's Tavern

Good and bad things to cover, so why five stars - rated for what it is and how they perform to those standards. Easy to find and close to other bars for some fun bar hopping! Parking can be a bit tough if you are not familiar with the area. Matt’s is a dive bar vibe with enough TV’s to keep you entertained by the game. Worn but kept pretty clean!! No kitchen 🥲. Only a couple of gambling machines. The patrons were mixed between locals and people waiting for the train across the street- everyone was friendly. Kelly O the bartender did a fantastic job. The big win that impressed me was a big crowd came in and the owner jumped in and helped unlike most places where they let the bartender drown and the customers suffer. Great job Matt’s and Kelly O👏🏻

Walked in and sat down in a cool, dim, quiet bar on a hot, sunny day after work. That super friendly, super handsome bartender Jack took my order immediately and served me even faster. The atmosphere was exactly what I was looking for and their prices were so much better than the bars I typically frequent. Matt's Tavern is definitely my new shot and two beers after work bar. The patrons were friendly and there were two beautiful women in there too. Which in my experience, is unusual for the after work crowd, but appreciated in this case.

Have not been to Matt's in years. Love it and Gary is fabulous - bartender girl is a sweetheart, sorry I don't know her name. Found my STP twinsy - never know who you will run into. Great place to hang with friends or family. I hear the food is good too. ❤

Matt's is a pleasant little tavern that's much like the old style neighborhood pubs of the past. It's clean, well managed, extremely good prices when compared to surrounding establishments, and I always find the atmosphere to be welcoming. Bartenders are always helpful and friendly. Matt's has been around for a long time, and is a staple of the Crystal Lake community, but new ownership took-over a couple years ago and has done a great job at revitalizing it without losing the integrity of the bar history. I visited a couple years ago, prior to new ownership, and decided it wasn't the place for me. Went back again after new ownership, and it is now one of my favorites. Any comments in Yelp or Google that are 2 years old or more would not apply to Matt's today. I highly recommend it if you are looking for a comfortable, quaint bar to have a few drinks, watch a game, and socialize with friends. It is the "Cheers" of Crystal Lake, in my opinion.

Matt's is my go to bar in CL to meet for a drink. All the beers are fairly priced and the music is always good. Its quiet enough that you can hear your friends, but loud enough to tell a bad joke without the worry of the next table hearing. They also have darts, which is fun. Matt's is a simple, cozy spot for a drink and conversation.

I've stopped in here several times this year and found the staff and patron's to be friendly. It's a great place to stop in for a couple of beers while waiting for the train or to watch the game. Reasonable prices too!

Great costumer service! We had a good time. Bathrooms were decent.

They have beer. It's good.

Update 7/31/2022... Vodka is good too.

Great place with a wonderful history. The managing partner is a great guy!

It's a local bar. Good prices. Have a thick skin if your gonna talk smack about Chicago teams.

best little bar in crystal lake. great service

Nice, clean, friendly bar. Great beer prices. A+

Great local bar. Always good people. Always great service.

Warm beer stale chips what's not to love. And Tiffany doesn't work here add a sixth 🌟

Great neighorhood bar it rocks the staff is awesome and cold beer

Best place in the world. Recommend your wedding reception be held here.. awesome

It is like being in the sitcom "Cheers" everyone knows eachother. Very friendly atmosphere

Very friendly place. Peter the bartender was very good.

Best freindly neighborhood bar in town! Right across from the train station.

Nice local watering hole in downtown Crystal Lake. Friendly bartenders and cheap drinks.