Empire, IL · Near Scott AFB · Budget-friendly
# Friday's South Bar & Grill Friday's South Bar & Grill is a solid dive bar in Empire, Illinois that keeps regulars and visitors coming back—it's got a 4.6 rating on Google, which says something. They're open late most nights (closes at 2 AM), so it's a good spot if you want a drink and some food without pretense. Nothing fancy, just a neighborhood bar that does what it does well.