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Cheap Eats in La Salle: $3.50 Tacos, $1.50 Sliders and Free Pool

September 19, 2026

If you are anywhere near Starved Rock country, 9th Street Pub in downtown La Salle is worth the short drive: live acts, honest bar food, and drink prices that still make sense.

The Weeknight Specials

  • Monday: Free Pool + $1.50 Sliders + $1.50 Busch or Busch Light
  • Tuesday: $1.50 P.B.R. + Taco Tuesday: 3 Tacos $3.50
  • Wednesday: $3 White Claw + $1.50 Sliders
  • Thursday: $3 Rail Mixers + 3 Tacos $3.50
  • Friday: Friday Walleye Fish Fry
  • Saturday: Karaoke Night

Specials are dine-in at the pub, 253 9th St, La Salle, IL 61301. See the daily specials menu for everything else in the kitchen.

Also on the Calendar

  • Saturday, September 19: Steve Sharp Band (20:00-23:00) – No ticket, just walk in.
  • Sunday, September 20: Mike & Jess (17:00-20:00) – Come early, eat first, stay for the set.
  • Friday, September 25: Andrew Plymier & Randy (20:00-23:00) – No ticket, just walk in.

Coming from Starved Rock?

9th Street Pub is a favorite stop for Starved Rock State Park visitors: close enough to reach in under 20 minutes, open early enough for a trailhead breakfast, and open late enough that the night does not end when the park does. Read our restaurants near Starved Rock State Park guide for the full pitch.

Plan Your Visit

9th Street Pub, 253 9th St, La Salle, IL 61301 · (815) 223-8960 · Open 8am to 2am, seven days a week · Breakfast from 8am · Kitchen until 8pm Mon-Thu, 9pm Fri-Sun · Bar until 2am · About 10 miles (17 minutes) from Starved Rock State Park · Pool table, video gaming, jukebox · Full food menu · Gaming · Events calendar

Frequently Asked Questions

Does 9th Street Pub have karaoke or DJ nights?

Yes, karaoke nights and open jukebox or DJ nights appear on the calendar most months alongside live bands. The events calendar has the current dates.

Does 9th Street Pub have pool tables and gaming?

Yes. There is a pool table (free pool on Mondays) and licensed video gaming machines, alongside the jukebox and TVs.

How far is 9th Street Pub from Starved Rock State Park?

About 10 miles, roughly a 17-minute drive via IL-351 and IL-71. That makes the pub one of the closest full bars to Starved Rock that is open until 2am. See our Starved Rock guide.

Does 9th Street Pub serve breakfast?

Yes, breakfast is served from 8am daily. It is a popular first stop for people heading to Starved Rock State Park, which is about 17 minutes away.

Can I get food late at night in La Salle, IL?

9th Street Pub serves food until 8pm Monday to Thursday and until 9pm Friday to Sunday, later than most kitchens in the Illinois Valley, and the bar itself stays open until 2am every night.

What time does 9th Street Pub open?

9th Street Pub opens at 8am seven days a week and the bar runs until 2am. The kitchen serves breakfast from 8am and dinner until 8pm Monday to Thursday and 9pm Friday to Sunday. Address: 253 9th St, La Salle, IL 61301, phone (815) 223-8960.

Find us at 253 9th St, La Salle, IL 61301. Browse the full menu before you come, or call (815) 223-8960 with questions. See you at the bar.