Antioch
Bars, breweries, and nightlife in Antioch, Illinois
Antioch sits in Illinois's Chain O'Lakes region, a stretch of lake towns with a real Prohibition-era past - Al Capone reportedly kept a summer house nearby, and the area was known for loose liquor enforcement and boat-access bars like the legendary Blarney Island. BarFinder lists 34 venues in Antioch today, led by sports bars, classic bars, and pubs, with local spots like Black Velvet Lounge and Porch Beers carrying that lake-town bar tradition into the present.