The Best Place in Chicago to Meet Old Friends and Make New Ones
Meet Me at the Snuggery. The best place in Chicago to meet old friends and make new ones. All across Chicagoland and right in your neighborhood. The ultimate Sports Bar and More. Featuring boat slips and massive outdoor patio
For private events "with a view", The Snuggery offers two private party spaces, including private bar and deck areas, and full service professional catering. Visit our website for photos and more details on booking "The Guest House".
Just a few blocks from downtown McHenry, guests can drink with panoramic views of the Fox River from inside or outside on the largest riverside patio and deck on the chain. Come by car, bike, boat, even snowmobile, The Snuggery boasts abundant parking for almost any mode of transportation, including complimentary valet parking Thursday thru Saturday.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
The Snuggery in McHenry has been open since January of 2011
What is your primary product or service?
The Snuggery in McHenry, is a riverside bar, grill and indoor/outdoor entertainment complex. Located a quarter-mile south of Route 120, at 801 N. River Road, The Snuggery serves lunch, dinner, plus exciting entertainment and sports. The classic menu features quality, comfort foods and spirits at prices you can't believe, in a high-energy atmosphere. Ala Carte Entertainment is excited to bring a legendary concept to this unique tavern location on the Fox River.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
When Fred Hoffman was 17, he vowed that by age 25 he would make it or break it in the businessworld. Right on the mark, Hoffman, of Fox Lake, opened his first Snuggery on North Avenue in Chicago in 1970. Today he is at the helm of Ala Carte Entertainment Inc. and sole proprietor of over 20 popular area restaurants and nightclubs
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Ala Carte Entertainment strives to keep our finger on the pulse of Restaurant and Club Culture in Chicagoland. We are constantly updating our sound, light and internet systems and tweaking our menus to provide a comfortable and delicious place to watch the game or dance the night away.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Currently we have 3 Snuggery locations: Schaumburg, Elmhurst and McHenry. Ala Carte tends over 24 Restaurants, Catering Facilities, Pubs and Clubs. We are excited to be opening 4 more locations in early 2015
Provide detailed directions to your location
801 N River Rd, McHenry, IL 60051. From IL-120 Turn left onto Chapel Hill Rd, Take the 1st right onto N River Rd
Destination will be on the left
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, Visa, American Express, Mastercard and Discover
Which areas do you service?
McHenry
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Ala Carte Entertainment
What are your hours of operation?
Sunday - Wednesday 11am - 11pm (Kitchen til 10pm) | Thursday - Saturday 11am - 2am (Kitchen til 11pm)
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
"We felt like family"
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"I cook with wine. Sometimes I even add it to the food." -W.C. Fields