Pageturners Lounge

This place is so inconspicuous that I have passed by it hundreds of times...I finally made the right choice to go in. The bar used to be a bookstore I believe, hence the name. Atmosphere is very laid back. Dimly lit, with bulb lighting, this is a great place to settle in and have a beer with a friend. There's a large TV playing some old indie film usually. It gives off nite owl vibes, but the Dundee version (without the food or the large crowd). There's about 5-6 beers on tap, specials every night, and happy hour every day.Definitely will be back in.

After a wonderful dinner on our 10 year anniversary, we decided to stop in here for a cocktail. We sat at the bar. The bartender never acknowledged my wife or I. We watched as he helped other people who came after us. He never once looked in our direction. He was actively ignoring us and I am baffled to why. We left before we could spend our money. I'm sad about it because we have fond memories of this establishment.

Came here for the first time on a cold Monday night, because it was my sister's last night in town, so I'm not surprised that it was pretty dead & there wasn't a lot going on. Would definitely like to come back when there's a show going on or something. The space is very cute & cozy, I love the wainscoting & the the wallpaper & the light fixtures. Feels like an old house. There's a little library nook with a cool vintage couch. However, the lighting was so dark that it was hard to appreciate the design of it all. Accompanied my sister when she went out to smoke on the patio & the heater on the awning was nice. Her friend bought everyone one of these sake in a juice box. Never heard of it before so not sure if they're common or a rare find, but how cute! Overall the experience was good but because it was so dark, kinda quiet & mostly empty, it almost lulled me to sleep. I'll have to check it out another time & give an update.

Dark and sultry, adorned with masters of the written word, there to peer over your shoulder as you lift your glass, over and over, soothing your demons or nursing your complaints. Or perhaps you're one of the lucky ones, reveling and celebrating, surrounded by friends. Whichever the case, Pageturner's is the perfect destination for drinks and debauchery. There's a comfy little smoking area out front with benches, and an intimate little lounge with sofas next to the bar. But mostly, you want to be out in the vibe, making friends and drinking until they flip the lights.

I am a big fan of this place. They support local artists, have a thriving community and great bartenders. Are the drinks a little pricey-er? Yeah, but it's not a dive bar and its 2022. $10 for a cocktail is expected at this point. They have a nice little library area with a couch and some arm chairs and games, and a small patio. Great place to hang out with friends.

Drinks are great and the music is even better. I always stop here on my treks from Milwaukee to Denver and I've never had a bad experience yet.

Cool neighborhood watering hole in Dundee. As the name suggests, it pays tribute to some great writers- portraits of Mark Twain and other fantastic writers are splattered on the walls. Dimly lit and full of energy, this bar is a classy kind of dive. It's got all the dive feels with some classy traditional furniture and decor. The music here is loud! Either live or stereo- the beat here is quick to awaken the 'night out' spirit within you. Expect a hoarse voice the next day if you plan to converse with friends for a few hours here. Drinks here dabble in both fancier and basic items. We did a titos martini last time and each was $9.5. I've also come for their well known $5 shot/beer special. Friendly staff and always busy. A place to meet locals!

Simple but classic. It's hard to believe this bar used to house hundreds (or thousands) of used books... somewhat suprising that the smell doesn't linger a little, but that's probably the free Tuesday night taco bar's fault. The one and only drink I've had here so far was 'the pageturner'. One of the most bitter cocktails I've had in recent memory - and not in the best way. I'm generally a fan of bitters, but this had a little too much kick. I'm excited to go back and try something else though.As other has mentioned, the sunken bar is really unique, and the swivel lounge chairs were awesome. This would be a great spot to while away some hours during HH.

Great place for laid back, sit down cocktails. The ambiance is darker but great warm lighting. Actually able to have a conversation but enjoy the music too.

Great setting, location, cocktails, and lounge atmosphere, with the exception that they blast their background music at a volume as high as 85 dB (as verified by my phone's app), which is roughly the equivalent of being in close proximity to a leaf blower or chainsaw. Studies have shown that prolonged exposure to ambient noise 85 dB or higher can lead to sustained hearing damage, which is not ideal for the chill lounge they seem to be pushing for. 4/5 stars.