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The Starved Rock Crowd's Favorite Bar is 17 Minutes from the Park

September 26, 2026

Locals already know: 9th Street Pub at 253 9th St, La Salle, IL 61301 is where La Salle goes for live music and cheap eats. Here is what is coming up.

Near Starved Rock State Park

Starved Rock State Park draws over two million visitors a year, and most of them drive right past La Salle to get there. Smart ones stop: we open at 8am for breakfast before the waterfalls, the kitchen serves dinner until 9pm on weekends, and the bar goes until 2am. See our full guide to restaurants near Starved Rock State Park.

Live at the Pub This Week

  • Saturday, September 26: Bugs Benson (21:00-00:00) – Live at the pub, cold beer and loud amps.
  • Sunday, September 27: Pickin & Grinnin, then the Bears Game (16:00-19:00) – No ticket, just walk in.

Every Week at the Pub

  • 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.

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

What food and drink specials does 9th Street Pub run?

Weekly staples include $1.50 sliders and free pool on Mondays, $3.50 taco deals on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and rotating beer and seltzer specials through the week. The events calendar lists what is on each day.

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.

Where is 9th Street Pub located?

9th Street Pub is at 253 9th St, La Salle, IL 61301, in downtown La Salle, Illinois, a few minutes off I-80 and I-39 and about 10 miles from Starved Rock State Park. Phone: (815) 223-8960.

Is there live music in La Salle, IL this week?

Yes. 9th Street Pub hosts live bands, acoustic acts and DJ nights most weekends. This window alone has 2 live acts on the calendar. Check the events calendar for the current lineup.

Where can I hear live bands near Starved Rock State Park?

9th Street Pub in La Salle, about 10 miles from the park, books live music most weekends and is open until 2am, later than anything at the park gate. The events calendar shows every upcoming act.

Everything above is happening at 253 9th St, La Salle, IL 61301, right in downtown La Salle. Call (815) 223-8960 or just walk in, the door is open 8am to 2am.