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The Lantern

The Lantern Located on W Chicago Avenue, The Lantern Tavern & Grill is a classic American bar and grill that serves up the best burgers and coldest beer in downtown Naperville. With over 50 years of experience, this family-owned establishment offers a full menu, sports and complimentary popcorn to all patrons. Takeout services are available for both lunch and dinner. Download their free mobile app or visit www.LanternTavern.com to learn more.
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06/02/2026

SUMMER is HERE & it's time for SUNSHINE & GOOD VIBES with our June Beer of the Month! ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿบ
$6 Pints of Golden Road Mango Cart ! ๐Ÿฅญ
๐Ÿ”ฅHOT days calls for ICE COLD BEER! ๐Ÿป

06/01/2026

๐Ÿป BEER SPECIAL ALERT๐ŸŒŸ
Join us TODAY for ๐Ÿ’ฒ2๏ธโƒฃ DRAFTS of Busch Light & Bud Light!
So come on in for LUNCH and take advantage of BURGER & BEER MONDAY!๐Ÿ”๐Ÿป
$6 - 1/4 Pound Burger / $8 - Lantern Burger. Each with choice of a side.
You can get a Burger & Brew for under ๐Ÿ”Ÿ BUCKS!
๐ŸŒŸ Please make note, our kitchen will be closing at 4pm today!

05/29/2026

๐Ÿป BEER SPECIAL ALERT๐ŸŒŸ
Join us Monday, June 1st for ๐Ÿ’ฒ2๏ธโƒฃ DRAFTS of Busch Light & Bud Light!
Please make note, our kitchen will be closing at 4pm on Monday.
So what's your BEER CHOICEโ“ Busch Light or Bud Lightโ“

05/28/2026

It's National Burger Day!๐Ÿ”
Come to The Lantern for our homemade burgers! They are AH-MAZING!
What's your favorite burger from The Lanternโ“

05/27/2026

SUNSHINE VIBES ! ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿน
Patio, Cocktails, & Sunshine at Naperville's Oldest Tavern! ๐ŸŒŸโ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ’
Who is READY?

05/25/2026

Come on out for The Memorial Day Parade today! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฅณ
The Lantern will be open at 9am!
Serving up 50ยข Hot Dogs (after the parade, while supplies last)๐ŸŒญ
Wash 'em down with any one of your favorite Hard Seltzers, Beers or Cocktails!๐Ÿป๐Ÿน๐Ÿท๐Ÿฅƒ

05/22/2026

Let's get the LONG WEEKEND started out right and head on over to THE LANTERN for
SOCIAL HOUR! ๐Ÿ•’
We've got 50% OFF Appetizers from 3:00pm to 6:30pm today! ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿง€๐Ÿฅ”
What better way to get Memorial Day Weekend startedโ“
We are OPEN all weekend: slinging drinks and flipping burgers!
Join us on Memorial Day for the PARADE! We will be OPEN at 9am!

05/18/2026

The Memorial Day Parade is NEXT Monday! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฅณ
We will be open at 9am!
Serving up 50ยข Hot Dogs (after the parade, while supplies last)๐ŸŒญ
Wash 'em down with any one of your favorite Hard Seltzers, Beers or Cocktails!๐Ÿป๐Ÿน๐Ÿท๐Ÿฅƒ

Crosstown Classic continues today ! โšพCubs ๐Ÿ†š White Sox - 1:10pmGrab a burger, hot dog, cold beer, & FREE popcorn!๐Ÿ”๐ŸŒญ๐Ÿป๐ŸฟLarg...
05/17/2026

Crosstown Classic continues today ! โšพ
Cubs ๐Ÿ†š White Sox - 1:10pm
Grab a burger, hot dog, cold beer, & FREE popcorn!๐Ÿ”๐ŸŒญ๐Ÿป๐Ÿฟ
Large Draft Beer Selection, Hard Seltzers, Cocktails and more!๐Ÿป๐Ÿน๐Ÿท
Full Kitchen.
Who are you rooting forโ“

05/15/2026

No matter who you are rooting for, we are all friends ! โšพ
๐ŸปCHEERS to the Crosstown Classic tonight-Sundayโ—
Cubs ๐Ÿ†š White Sox
Catch all the Crosstown Classic games at The Lantern.....Where the popcorn is ๐Ÿ†“, the beer is ๐Ÿฅถ, and the food is CHICAGO! ๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ”๐ŸŒญ

Help DuPagePads move more neighbors and families out of homelessness and you could be cruising on a brand new VESPA scoo...
05/11/2026

Help DuPagePads move more neighbors and families out of homelessness and you could be cruising on a brand new VESPA scooter. ๐Ÿ›ต
Each ๐Ÿ’ฒ๐Ÿ”Ÿ raffle ticket is an entry for a chance to win big while supporting DuPagePads mission to end homelessness! Each entry directly contributes to our efforts to help local neighbors and make a meaningful impact across our community. ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ
๐Ÿ—“ Drawing at 5pm TODAY at The Lantern. Need not be present to win! โœจ
Purchase tickets today under our Facebook events or at https://www.lanternnaperville.com/our-events/

Raffle

05/10/2026

Happy MOM-osa Day from all of us !๐Ÿฅ‚

Dos Equis is our MAY Beer of the Month !๐Ÿป$5 Drafts all month long!๐Ÿป"STAY THIRSTY, my friends!"
05/06/2026

Dos Equis is our MAY Beer of the Month !๐Ÿป
$5 Drafts all month long!๐Ÿป
"STAY THIRSTY, my friends!"

05/05/2026

Celebrate CINCO DE MAYO at The Lantern! ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
KARAOKE tonight at 9pm!๐ŸŽ™
Our Beer of the Month is NOW TAPPED - Dos Equis - $5 Drafts๐Ÿป
Try our ๐Ÿ†• FISH TACOS (3) ๐ŸŸ ๐ŸŒฎ - Beer-battered fish fillets on flour tortillas, served with lettuce, tomato, pico de gallo and creamy cilantro sauce served on the side.
Let's make this Cinco De Mayo a FIESTA !๐Ÿฅณ

05/05/2026

Donโ€™t forget to grab your ticket!!

It's Small Business Week! ๐Ÿ’žFrom all of us , we appreciate you supporting small businesses!Because of your loyalty, The L...
05/04/2026

It's Small Business Week! ๐Ÿ’ž
From all of us , we appreciate you supporting small businesses!
Because of your loyalty, The Lantern has been serving the community for almost 6๏ธโƒฃ0๏ธโƒฃ YEARS! ๐Ÿฅณ
Please share your favorite Lantern memory with us!

05/02/2026

You'll be RACING to The Lantern for The Kentucky Derby tonight! ๐Ÿ‡
The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports!๐Ÿคฃ
Grab seat and drink before it starts or you will miss it!๐Ÿป

05/01/2026

Fri-YAY! Let's get the weekend started RIGHT with SOCIAL HOUR! ๐Ÿ•’
We've got 50% OFF Appetizers from 3:00pm to 6:30pm today! ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿง€๐Ÿฅ”
WINGS, CHEESE CURDS, QUESADILLAS, HUMMUS, FRIED PICKLES, POTATO SKINS and more!!!
What will it be today?

04/27/2026

A BURGER & a BUD on BURGER MONDAY๐Ÿ” !๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
$6 1/4 pound hamburger / $8 Lantern Burger - with choice of side.
What's your favorite Lantern side other to complement your burger?

Look what came to town!!!!๐ŸŒญ๐ŸŒญHappy Birthday Mr. Hess!!  Thank you for celebrating with us today!!  We loved having the We...
04/26/2026

Look what came to town!!!!๐ŸŒญ๐ŸŒญ

Happy Birthday Mr. Hess!! Thank you for celebrating with us today!! We loved having the Weiner Mobile!!

Help DuPagePads move more neighbors and families out of homelessness and you could be cruising on a brand new VESPA scoo...
04/23/2026

Help DuPagePads move more neighbors and families out of homelessness and you could be cruising on a brand new VESPA scooter. ๐Ÿ›ต
Each ๐Ÿ’ฒ๐Ÿ”Ÿ raffle ticket is an entry for a chance to win big while supporting DuPagePads mission to end homelessness! Each entry directly contributes to our efforts to help local neighbors and make a meaningful impact across our community. ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ
๐Ÿ—“ Drawing at 5pm on May 11th at The Lantern. Need not be present to win! โœจ
Purchase tickets today under our Facebook events!

Raffle

04/23/2026

๐Ÿˆ NFL Draft Party ๐Ÿˆ
From first pick to last call, Lantern has got you covered!
Your favorite Draft Beer & Cocktails paired with Chicken Wings & Burgers!๐Ÿบ๐Ÿน๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ”
Tag your team and head on over to Lantern - The Oldest Tavern in Naperville!

PATIO VIBES !  ๐Ÿ•ถโ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜ŽSUNSHINE โ˜€๏ธ & SIPS ๐Ÿป on the outdoor patioโ—It's the SELTZER SHOWDOWN - what's your go-to hard seltzerโ“...
04/21/2026

PATIO VIBES ! ๐Ÿ•ถโ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜Ž
SUNSHINE โ˜€๏ธ & SIPS ๐Ÿป on the outdoor patioโ—
It's the SELTZER SHOWDOWN - what's your go-to hard seltzerโ“
NรœTRLโ“CARBLISSโ“HIGH NOONโ“WHITE CLAWโ“
Let us know!

A BURGER & a BUD sounds like a great way to start the week !๐Ÿ”๐ŸปBURGER MONDAY๐Ÿ”$6 1/4 pound hamburger / $8 Lantern Burger -...
04/20/2026

A BURGER & a BUD sounds like a great way to start the week !๐Ÿ”๐Ÿป
BURGER MONDAY๐Ÿ”
$6 1/4 pound hamburger / $8 Lantern Burger - with choice of side.
SOCIAL HOUR - Monday - Friday 3:00pm-6:30pm
1/2 OFF APPETIZERS (excludes Lantern Littles) ๐Ÿฅ”๐Ÿง€
What's your favorite Lantern appetizer ?
Who's in?

Address

8 W Chicago Avenue
Naperville, IL
60540

To get to W Chicago Avenue in Naperville, take the train to the Naperville Metra Station and walk south on Main St towards Jackson Ave. Turn left onto Jackson Ave and continue straight until you reach W Chicago Ave.

If driving, take I-88 to the Naperville Rd exit and head south. Turn right onto Diehl Rd, then turn left onto Naper Blvd. Continue straight until you reach W Chicago Ave.

Parking options include street parking along W Chicago Ave or nearby parking garages located on Jefferson Ave or Webster St.

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 1am
Tuesday 11am - 1am
Wednesday 11am - 1am
Thursday 11am - 1am
Friday 11am - 2am
Saturday 11am - 2am
Sunday 12pm - 1am

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The Lantern Tavern & Grill is a must-visit bar and grill in downtown Naperville. With over 50 years of experience, this family-owned and operated establishment has become a staple in the community. The Lantern offers an extensive menu featuring American (New) cuisine, sandwiches, and burgers that are sure to satisfy any appetite. Their burgers are especially noteworthy and have been hailed as the best in town! The bar also boasts an impressive selection of draft beers that are served ice-cold. Complimentary popcorn is available to snack on while you enjoy your drinks and watch sports on their TVs. The Lantern offers takeout services for those who prefer to enjoy their delicious food at home. Whether you're looking for a spot for lunch or dinner, The Lantern is the perfect place to go with friends or family. Don't forget to download their free mobile app or visit their website for more information!

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