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The Little Red Schoolhouse
North Aurora, Illinois
A full crowd inside The Little Red Schoolhouse on a busy night

Serving the Neighborhood for Decades

The Little Red
Schoolhouse

Your neighborhood dive bar in North Aurora. Cold drinks, good company, and zero pretense.

Open daily at 10 AM · 21+ · North Aurora, Illinois

Today at the Schoolhouse

This Week

Cold Drinks. Fair Prices.

Domestics, imports, cocktails, shots, seltzers, and rotating bartender favorites.

Straightforward Bar Food.

Eastside Cafe frozen pizzas, chips, candy, and simple bar snacks.

Games & Patio.

Pool, darts, A&E gaming, a jukebox, and an outdoor patio.

The red-brick exterior of The Little Red Schoolhouse at dusk

Come on in

A spot for the regulars — and you.

Dim lights, red walls, and neon signs. Bartenders who know your drink by the second visit. Safe, laid-back, and proudly old-school — a room for regulars and first-time visitors alike.

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This week & beyond

What's Happening

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From the regulars

What People Are Saying

"A nice dive bar in the area! The bartender made the Bloody Mary the perfect amount of spicy — worth it for all the toppings."

Candice H.Lemont, IL · Yelp

"Every time I go into the Little Red Schoolhouse I feel like a regular. Great vibe, and the service is excellent."

Matthew R.Sugar Grove, IL · Yelp

"Exactly what I was looking for. Somewhere to kill time and shoot pool. Small town feel and good hospitality. Will be back."

Robby B.Out of town · Yelp

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The covered outdoor patio in daylight

Come Say Hi

Open 365 days a year, including holidays. Pull up a stool — we'll save you a seat.