Pat C.
9/19/2025
I grew up in Lake Forest and I love to visit this iconic tavern whenever I am in town. My barber, the great Stan Bonk, had his barber shop next to The Lantern. The bar has since expanded into this...
Lantern of Lake Forest
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768 N Western Ave
Lake Forest, IL 60045
The enduring family-owned refuge for grub and drinks for the community of Lake Forest since 1934. Still providing the best burgers in town.
Also at this address
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3.5221 reviews
Karyn M.
3/30/2024
We stopped at another Lake Forest institution and they were completely full so we returned to The Lantern. The bar area was crowded but there were plenty of open tables in the dining area. We...
Dina E.
4/21/2024
Good pub food, sports tv screens throughout, street parking and friendly service. Fun spot to grab a burger, sandwich and a beer to watch the game!
Allison B.
9/10/2025
I grew up in Lake Forest and the lantern was a childhood staple for my family and me. Visited on Sunday for week 1 football for the first time in 25 years and it was a trip down memory lane....
Alexa A.
7/29/2025
The food is subpar, the service is subpar but the ambience is neat. Very old school! Like walking into a Chicago bar in the 80s
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