Rookies Pub & Grill

06/03/2026

Head out for exciting interactive trivia TONIGHT at 2 of our locations with Brain Sportz Trivia, ELGIN AND HUNTLEY (topics are listed below)!

ELGIN (2486 Bushwood Drive) @ 7:00 with your host Lynne
HUNTLEY (12220 Princeton Drive) @ 7:00 with your host Jeff

Below are tonight's topics at BOTH LOCATIONS, so study up and get a head start on the competition...

Rd 1 - Picture Round: World Leaders
Rd 2 - General Trivia
Rd 3 (Huntley) - Chosen By Host (Audio Round Not Available)
Rd 3 (Elgin) - Audio Round: More Live Performances By Musicians
Rd 4 - Questions About Notable Figures In The LGBTQIA+ Community
Rd 5 - Who? What? Where? When? Trivia
Rd 6 - Speed Round: Books

See you tonight! Have a blast!

06/02/2026

Join us this evening for an exciting interactive trivia night at two of our locations, Rookies Crystal Lake and Rookies St. Charles, hosted by Brain Sportz Trivia.

Crystal Lake (72 N. Williams St.) @ 7:00 with your host Kavanaugh
St. Charles (1545 W. Main St.) @ 7:00 with your host Jeff

Tomorrow, Wednesday, trivia will also take place at both the Rookies Elgin and Rookies Huntley locations at 7:00 p.m.

Below are the topics for tonight at BOTH LOCATIONS, so study up and get a head start on the competition...

Rd 1 - Picture Round: Members Of The LGBTQIA+ Community
Rd 2 - General Trivia
Round 3 (St. Charles) - An Archived Round Chosen By The Host
Round 3 - Audio Round (Crystal Lake): Cello Covers Of Popular Songs
Rd 4 - Current Events
Rd 5 - Who? What? Where? When? Trivia
Rd 6 - Speed Round: Baseball

See you tonight! Have a blast!

05/30/2026

Golden, crispy, cheesy perfection 🧀

Our Garlic Cheese Curds bring the crunch, the flavor, and the serious snack cravings. Served hot with our creamy ranch dipping sauce and paired perfectly with your favorite drink 🍹

One bite and you’ll understand the hype.
📍 Only at Rookies Pub & Grill

05/29/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Rookies St. Charles! 🏆
We’re honored to be voted one of the Best Sports Bars in Kane County in the Best of the Fox Readers’ Choice Awards! 🍔🏈

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing guests, loyal regulars, friends, families, and community for all of your support. This recognition means so much to us, and we couldn’t have done it without you! ❤️💙

From game days and great food to cold drinks and unforgettable memories, thank you for making Rookies St. Charles your go-to spot to Eat. Drink. Sports. Repeat.

Special thanks to Best Of The Fox Kane County for this incredible honor!

05/28/2026

🥊 BKFC is going DOWN at Rookies! 🥊
Catch every hit, knockout, and wild moment LIVE with the best crowd, cold drinks, and game-day eats 🍻🔥

📺 BKFC LIVE at Rookies
📅 May 30
👊 Tierney vs Franco
👊 Till vs Chalmers

Come hungry and try:
🍔 The MVP Burger
🌮 Loaded Street Tacos
🍗 Famous Wings tossed in your favorite sauce
🧀 Cheese Curds & Pretzel Bites for the table
🍺 Ice-cold beers and cocktails all night long

Grab your crew and get here early for the best seats!

05/28/2026

🍺✨ Meet Jocelyn, your new favorite bartender at Rookies Crystal Lake!
Serving up cold drafts, good laughs, and the kind of vibes that turn “just one drink” into “guess we’re staying awhile” 😎🍻

Whether you’re a light beer fan, craft beer lover, or just here for a good time, Jocelyn’s got your next round waiting at the bar!
Stop in, say hey, and let her pour you something cold this week 🍺👇

📍 Rookies Crystal Lake

Tag your happy hour crew and come grab a drink! 🍻

05/28/2026

🎤 THURSDAY NIGHT KARAOKE at Rookies in Huntley! 🎶

Grab your crew, warm up those vocal cords, and join us every Thursday night from 8 PM – 11 PM for an unforgettable karaoke party at Rookies All American Pub & Grill!

Whether you’re a rockstar, country crooner, or just singing for fun, the stage is yours. 🍻🎶
Great drinks, great food, and even better vibes all night long!

05/27/2026

🥊 UFC Fight Night at Rookies Sports Bar & Grill 🥊
Watch Song vs Figueiredo LIVE on Saturday, May 30 at Rookies! Catch every strike, takedown, and knockout with the ultimate fight night atmosphere, ice-cold drinks, and game-day food specials. 🍻🔥

Featured Fight Night Eats:
🍔 Big Mackin Smash Burger
🍗 Bone-In Wings tossed in Honey Garlic or Ghost Pepper Garlic
🌮 Street Tacos with Birria or Shredded Chicken

📍 Watch UFC Fight Night LIVE at all Rookies locations
📅 Saturday, May 30
📺 UFC Fight Night: Song vs Figueiredo
👊 Co-Main Event: Zhang vs Menifield

05/27/2026

Head out for exciting interactive trivia TONIGHT at 2 of our locations with Brain Sportz Trivia, ELGIN AND HUNTLEY (topics are listed below)!

ELGIN (2486 Bushwood Drive) @ 7:00 with your host Lynne
HUNTLEY (12220 Princeton Drive) @ 7:00 with your host Jeff

Below are tonight's topics at BOTH LOCATIONS, so study up and get a head start on the competition...

Rd 1 - Picture Round: More Restaurant Logos
Rd 2 - General Trivia
Rd 3 (Huntley) - Chosen By Host (Audio Round Not Available)
Rd 3 (Elgin) - Audio Round: Top 10 Songs That Never Reached #1
Rd 4 - Name The Oscar Winner Given The Year & Category
Rd 5 - Who? What? Where? When? Trivia
Rd 6 - Speed Round: States

See you tonight! Have a blast!

05/26/2026

Join us this evening for an exciting interactive trivia night at two of our locations, Rookies Crystal Lake and Rookies St. Charles, hosted by Brain Sportz Trivia.

Crystal Lake (72 N. Williams St.) @ 7:00 with your host Kavanaugh
St. Charles (1545 W. Main St.) @ 7:00 with your host Jeff

Tomorrow, Wednesday, trivia will also take place at both the Rookies Elgin and Rookies Huntley locations at 7:00 p.m.

Below are the topics for tonight at BOTH LOCATIONS, so study up and get a head start on the competition...

Rd 1 - Picture Round: Playbills
Rd 2 - General Trivia
Round 3 (St. Charles) - An Archived Round Chosen By The Host
Round 3 - Audio Round (Crystal Lake): Musicians With A Type Of Animal In Their Name
Rd 4 - Current Events
Rd 5 - Who? What? Where? When? Trivia
Rd 6 - Speed Round: Food

See you tonight! Have a blast!

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Memorial Day from Rookies Sports Bar & Grill! 🇺🇸
Today we remember and honor the brave heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Join us on this beautiful day for great food, cold drinks, and good company. ❤️🤍💙
🌐 rookiespub.com

05/23/2026

🔥🍗 Award-winning wings. Ice-cold beer. Game day done right.

Whether you’re team traditional or boneless, Rookies has the sauce lineup to match every craving, from Honey Garlic and Parmesan Buffalo to Ghost Pepper Garlic if you’re feeling brave 👀🌶️

Grab your crew, pick your flavor, and make Rookies your go-to wing spot! 🍻

05/22/2026

🐟 Fish Fry Night is calling…

"Almost" All You Can Eat Fish Fry – $22.00
We’re serving up crispy, golden perfection with all the fixings - and yes, you get ONE order of seconds on us! 🙌

Come hungry, leave happy. This is the kind of Friday tradition you don’t want to miss.

📍 Bring your crew and make a night of it!

05/20/2026

🥊 LIVE at Rookies, May 22 🥊

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship is coming in HOT 🔥
Catch Herring vs. Maness LIVE on all the screens with the Rookies crowd, cold drinks, and fight night energy you already know 🍻

Who’s walking out with the Bantamweight Championship? 👀

📍 Watch it LIVE at Rookies
🍺 Ice cold beer
🔥 Fight night atmosphere
👊 No cover on the adrenaline

Tag your fight crew and get here early for the best seats!

05/20/2026

Head out for exciting interactive trivia TONIGHT at 2 of our locations with Brain Sportz Trivia, ELGIN AND HUNTLEY (topics are listed below)!

ELGIN (2486 Bushwood Drive) @ 7:00 with your host Lynne
HUNTLEY (12220 Princeton Drive) @ 7:00 with your host Jeff

Below are tonight's topics at BOTH LOCATIONS, so study up and get a head start on the competition...

Rd 1 - Picture Round: People Named Jack Or Jackson
Rd 2 - General Trivia
Rd 3 (Huntley) - Chosen By Host (Audio Round Not Available)
Rd 3 (Elgin) - Audio Round: Cello Covers
Rd 4 - Name The Country Given The Capital City
Rd 5 - Who? What? Where? When? Trivia
Rd 6 - Speed Round: Baseball

See you tonight! Have a blast!

05/19/2026

Join us this evening for an exciting interactive trivia night at two of our locations, Rookies Crystal Lake and Rookies St. Charles St. Charles, hosted by Brain Sportz Trivia. Tomorrow, Wednesday, trivia will also take place at both the Rookies Elgin and Rookies Huntley locations at 7:00 p.m.

Crystal Lake (72 N. Williams St.) @ 7:00 with your host Kavanaugh
St. Charles (1545 W. Main St.) @ 7:00 with your host Jeff

Below are the topics for tonight at BOTH LOCATIONS, so study up and get a head start on the competition...

Rd 1 - Picture Round: World Leaders
Rd 2 - General Trivia
Round 3 (St. Charles) - An Archived Round Chosen By The Host
Round 3 - Audio Round (Crystal Lake): 1980s Music Videos
Rd 4 - Current Events
Rd 5 - Who? What? Where? When? Trivia
Rd 6 - Speed Round: The United States

See you tonight! Have a blast!

05/18/2026

🏈🎉 It’s Ermer’s Birthday! 🎉🏈
Join us in wishing Ermer a very Happy Birthday from all of us at Rookies! 🇺🇸🍻

If you’re stopping into Rookies Crystal Lake today, make sure to give him a shout and help him celebrate, there’s no better place to do it than your favorite all-American pub.
Cold beers, great vibes, and one awesome guy we’re lucky to have on the team. 🍺🎂

05/17/2026

🎉 Join us in wishing Jose a very Happy Birthday! 🎉

From all of us at Rookies, we’re lucky to have Jose as part of our St. Charles team. Thank you for all your hard work, positive energy, and everything you do each day. We hope your birthday is filled with great food, good times, and plenty of celebration! 🍻🎂

Happy Birthday, Jose! ❤️💙

05/17/2026

05/17/2026

Rookies Clubhouse in Hoffman Eststates Presents a special old school Blake's Monster Jam this coming Wednesday May 20th.

05/16/2026

🚗🔥 CRUISE NIGHTS AT ROOKIES – EVERY THURSDAY IN HUNTLEY! 🔥🚗

The engines are revving and the classics are rolling back into Huntley! Join us every Thursday night at Rookies for one of the area’s favorite weekly summer traditions!

Bring out your classic car, hot rod, muscle car, truck, or custom ride and enjoy a relaxed evening filled with cool cars, great people, and an unbeatable atmosphere. Whether you’re showing off your ride or just stopping by to check out the lineup, everyone is welcome!

📍 Rookies All-American Pub & Grill
12220 Princeton Dr., Huntley, IL
(Route 47 - 2 miles north of I-90 across from Walmart)
🕔 Every Thursday | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎉 No Entry Fee
🍕 Cruisers Receive 1/2 Priced Pizzas
☀️ Outdoor patio • Great food • Family-friendly fun

Now celebrating our 14th year, Cruise Nights continues to be one of the best weekly gatherings for car enthusiasts across the area. Come spend your Thursday evenings surrounded by chrome, horsepower, music, and friends.

05/15/2026

⚾️ CUBS VS. WHITE SOX WEEKEND AT ROOKIES! ⚾️
Three days. Three game days. Different specials every day 🔥

📅 Friday • 6:40PM
🐟 “Almost” All You Can Eat Fish Fry
🍺 Modelo, Dos XX & Pacifico Bottles

📅 Saturday • 6:10PM
🍖 Full Slab BBQ Ribs
🍷 50% OFF Wine Bottles
🍹 Bob’s Mai Tai

📅 Sunday • 1:10PM
🍗 “Almost” All You Can Eat Chicken Fingers
🔥 Wings & Fries Plates
🍺 Rookies Buckets

Catch every inning on wall-to-wall TVs with game day food, cold drinks, and rivalry weekend energy all weekend long at Rookies ⚾🔥

05/13/2026

⚾️ Cubs vs. Sox weekend is HERE and Rookies is the place to catch every inning! 🔥🍻

We’re serving up game day vibes, ice-cold drinks, and weekend specials all series long ! Grab your crew, throw on your team colors, and get ready for a rivalry weekend done right. 🌭⚾️

📸 Be sure to stop by our Buzzy Booth all weekend long at our Crystal Lake, Roselle, Hoffman Estates & Elgin locations and snap a photo with your team.

Big games, great food, cold beer, and baseball memories made at Rookies. Let’s play ball! ⚾️🔥