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Where to Hear Live Music Near Starved Rock This Weekend (September 18-20)

September 17, 2026

From the first pour at 8am to last call at 2am, 9th Street Pub is the local stop for live music, daily food and drink specials, and a friendly game of pool in La Salle, IL.

This Weekend's Lineup

  • Friday, September 18: Todd Witek (20:00-23:00) – Live at the pub, cold beer and loud amps.
  • Saturday, September 19: Steve Sharp Band (20:00-23:00) – Pull up a stool early, these nights fill the room.
  • Sunday, September 20: Mike & Jess (17:00-20:00) – No ticket, just walk in.

Near Starved Rock State Park

Visiting Starved Rock State Park? The pub sits about 10 miles (a 17-minute drive) from the park entrance, which makes it an easy bookend for a park day: breakfast from 8am before the trails, dinner after the canyons close at dusk, and a bar that pours until 2am. More on that in our guide to restaurants near Starved Rock State Park.

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

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.

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 is there to do in La Salle, IL at night?

9th Street Pub is the standing answer: live music on weekends, drink specials every weeknight, pool, gaming and a bar open until 2am at 253 9th St, La Salle, IL 61301.

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 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.

Keep an eye on the live music calendar, new acts are added every month. 9th Street Pub, 253 9th St, La Salle, IL 61301, (815) 223-8960.