The Walnut SpeakEasy

Nestled in the heart of Elgin, The Walnut Speakeasy has been a local favorite for over 15 years. What began as a cozy neighborhood bar has grown into a full-service restaurant known for its welcoming atmosphere, hearty American classic dishes, and craft cocktails that keep guests coming back. Whether you’re here for a casual drink, a family dinner, or a night out with friends, The Walnut Speakeasy invites you to enjoy great food, good company, and a taste of tradition.

The Walnut SpeakEasy is one of the bars & pubs listed in Elgin, Illinois. The business is registered at 214 Walnut Ave, Elgin, IL 60123; use this page to check its hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as american restaurant, bar, takeout restaurant, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

This group covers the non-Asian restaurants, cafes, bars and food businesses that also appear in a mixed-cuisine food scene, including American diners, pizza, Mexican food, burgers, steakhouses and bakeries. Standard US restaurant norms apply: lunch and dinner service with a quieter stretch between, cards and tap-to-pay accepted almost everywhere, and a tip of 15-20% customary for table service. Fast food and quick-service counters expect payment up front and tipping is optional. Bars check ID for anyone who looks under 30, and the drinking age is 21 nationwide. Many restaurants in this group take reservations online through third-party platforms, while casual and fast-food spots are walk-in only. Sales tax is added at the register on top of the menu price and varies by city and state, so the final total is usually a few percent higher than the posted prices suggest.

The business lists hours on 7 days of the week. The most common schedule is 11 am–1 am. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. The listed phone number is (847) 695-2420. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. More information is available on its website, thewalnutspeakeasy.com.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.3 out of 5 from 1,588 reviews, which is a strong result for a bar in Elgin and suggests consistent service.

Elgin is in Illinois, in the Midwest, where summers are warm, winters are cold and snowy, and most errands are done by car; businesses keep steady year-round hours with the usual holiday changes. Traffic in Elgin peaks on weekday mornings and afternoons, so allow extra time then. Addresses read from the street number up to the city, state abbreviation and five-digit ZIP code; the map link on this page shows the exact spot.

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