Joliet

Joliet, Illinois - a Chicago-area city with Route 66 roots and a notable spot in movie history as a filming location for The Blues Brothers - has a varied bar scene, with BarFinder listing 84 venues led by classic bars, sports bars, and pubs, plus a handful of dive bars and cocktail bars. Local spots like Judges and Woody's cover the classic side, while 99 Hops House and Samy's Party Bar add more variety. It's a solid-sized scene for a city this close to Chicago, built around neighborhood bars more than a single defined district.