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Food you wont Forget, Drinks you Can't remember, Welcome to the Bloody Pub! FIne Wines & Scotch is enjoyed by many by our cozy Fireplace. CHEERS!
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A pub /pʌb/, formally public house (a house "open to the public", as opposed to a private house), is a drinking establishment fundamental to the culture of Britain,
Owned and Operated by the British serving up the Best And Authentic Fish N Chips in town! Also Serving Bangers and Mash, Cottage Pie, Steak & Ale Pie, Guinness BBQ ribs, Steaks, Chops and Burgers. Visit our Sweet Shoppe to stock up on those Imported Goodies, Like chocolates, Sauces, and canned goods. We Proudly Pour Guinness, Smithwicks, Newcastle, Strongbow Cider, Hoegaarden, Stella Artois, & Boddington's. We also have a large unique and amazing selection of Craft & Imported bottles from all over the US & Europe. Enjoy live music by local musicians on weekends, or bring in some friends for an evening of Pub Trivia on Tuesdays. Our very large beer garden also hosts a bonfire to keep you warm where you can enjoy complimentary Smores. Well behaved dogs are also welcome on sunny days and they can enjoy Complimentary Frosty Paws Ice-cream.

10/31/2026

🎃👻 HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYBODY !!! 👻🎃

🌟🌟 NEXT SATURDAY 🌟🌟

We're taking Tonight off from comedy so we can join in on the Halloween fun for the 2nd Annual Nightmare on N. 2nd Street Halloween Pub Crawl! But don't worry, we'll be back at it next Saturday with more stand-up comedy featuring our Headliner out of Chicago, Des Mulrooney.

Next Saturday, November 7th, 2026
$10 Cover
Show starts at 8pm

Be sure to call Hope & Anchor at (815) 633-2552 during normal business hours this week to reserve your table. Reservations are highly recommended. A limited number of walk-up seats may be available the night of the show.

Our Headliner, Des Mulrooney is a 26-year-old comedian and actor who has performed at theaters and clubs all over America including being a Zanies regular. He recently filmed his debut special for DryBar Comedy making him the second youngest comedian to ever do so. He also starred in a new movie alongside Doug Stanhope called, “The Road Dog” which was directed by Greg Gliena (Meet the Parents). The Road Dog was featured on the Joe Rogan Experience and is now streaming on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, and on demand. The film received warm reviews from the likes of The Chicago Sun Times and won multiple awards including Best Picture at the Hollywood Independent Reel Film Festival. A Lot More Fun Comedy Club in Michigan called Des, “One of the top young comedians in the country”. Des was also voted, “Best Comedian” by the Chicago Suburbs Comedy Scene for 2024. Des is a regular feature for Andy Beningo (DryBar) and has opened for Chad Daniels, Nick Griffin, Kevin Farley (Tommy Boy), Derrick Stroup (Netflix), Dustin Nickerson (Netflix), Marsha Warfield (Night Court), Jamie Lissow (Fox), Brian Bates (Nateland), Kellen Erskine (DryBar) and more. Des has performed at the acclaimed 312 Chicago Comedy Festival, he headlined the Chicago area Comedy Shrine at age 19 and since then, he has headlined and featured at clubs such as Zanies, Comedy Vault, Ann Arbor Comedy Club, Comedy Cabin, Kenosha Comedy Club, CG’s Comedy Club, Copley Paramount Theater, and more.

Check out the event page, reserve your table, and join in on the laughs at the Pub November 7th. We can't wait to see you at the show!

https://facebook.com/events/s/the-hope-anchor-kickoff-to-nov/980748838301018/

10/30/2026

Start your Halloween weekend off right 🎃

10/29/2026

🌟🌟 SAVE THE DATE 🌟🌟

🚨🚨 NEW TIME 🚨🚨

Join us for our November Hope & Anchor Open Mic!

The Hope & Anchor Comedy Open Mic is the perfect space for first-timers, new comics, and seasoned regulars to test new material, sharpen current sets, and have a great time on stage.

Thursday, November 12th, 2026
COVER
Sign-Up: 7pm
Show: 7:30pm
Host: Michael Palmenderi

🌟 BEST SET of the night earns a Special Guest Feature spot at a future Hope & Anchor Comedy Night. 🌟

It’s going to be a fun night of Open-Mic comedy and we hope to see everyone there!

** Please check the Event Link for the full details and guidelines. **

10/28/2026

🌟🌟 SAVE THE DATE 🌟🌟

We're taking this Saturday off from comedy so Hope & Anchor can join in on the Halloween fun for the 2nd Annual Nightmare on N. 2nd Street Halloween Pub Crawl! But don't worry, we'll be back at it next Saturday with more stand-up comedy featuring our Headliner out of Chicago, Des Mulrooney.

Next Saturday, November 7th, 2026
$10 Cover
Show starts at 8pm

Be sure to call Hope & Anchor at (815) 633-2552 during normal business hours this week to reserve your table. Reservations are highly recommended. A limited number of walk-up seats may be available the night of the show.

Our Headliner, Des Mulrooney is a 26-year-old comedian and actor who has performed at theaters and clubs all over America including being a Zanies regular. He recently filmed his debut special for DryBar Comedy making him the second youngest comedian to ever do so. He also starred in a new movie alongside Doug Stanhope called, “The Road Dog” which was directed by Greg Gliena (Meet the Parents). The Road Dog was featured on the Joe Rogan Experience and is now streaming on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, and on demand. The film received warm reviews from the likes of The Chicago Sun Times and won multiple awards including Best Picture at the Hollywood Independent Reel Film Festival. A Lot More Fun Comedy Club in Michigan called Des, “One of the top young comedians in the country”. Des was also voted, “Best Comedian” by the Chicago Suburbs Comedy Scene for 2024. Des is a regular feature for Andy Beningo (DryBar) and has opened for Chad Daniels, Nick Griffin, Kevin Farley (Tommy Boy), Derrick Stroup (Netflix), Dustin Nickerson (Netflix), Marsha Warfield (Night Court), Jamie Lissow (Fox), Brian Bates (Nateland), Kellen Erskine (DryBar) and more. Des has performed at the acclaimed 312 Chicago Comedy Festival, he headlined the Chicago area Comedy Shrine at age 19 and since then, he has headlined and featured at clubs such as Zanies, Comedy Vault, Ann Arbor Comedy Club, Comedy Cabin, Kenosha Comedy Club, CG’s Comedy Club, Copley Paramount Theater, and more.

Check out the event page, reserve your table, and join in on the laughs at the Pub November 7th. We can't wait to see you at the show!

https://facebook.com/events/s/the-hope-anchor-kickoff-to-nov/980748838301018/

10/26/2026

We're taking this Saturday off from comedy to join in on the Halloween fun at the 2nd Annual Nightmare on N. 2nd Street Halloween Pub Crawl!

But don't worry, we'll be back at it next Saturday with more stand-up comedy featuring our Headliner out of Chicago, Des Mulrooney. We've got a great lineup of shows coming your way this November, so grab your calendars and start making plans!

🎤 UPCOMING NOVEMBER COMEDY NIGHTS AT THE HOPE & ANCHOR:

📅 Saturday, November 7th, 2026
Headliner: Des Mulrooney (Chicago)
https://www.facebook.com/events/980748838301018

📅 Thursday, November 12th, 2026
The Hope & Anchor November Comedy Night
https://www.facebook.com/events/986263944172938

📅 Saturday, November 14th, 2026
The Hope & Anchor Lucha Cantina Makeup Date Comedy Night
Headliner: Vikram Balaji (Chicago)
https://www.facebook.com/events/2605890393174177

📅 Saturday, November 21st, 2026
The Hope & Anchor Pre-Thanksgiving Comedy Night
Headliner: Larry Reeb (Chicago)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1059159076588894

Start marking your calendars! Be sure to check out each event page for comedian bios, show details, and more information. We've got plenty of laughs lined up for November, and we can't wait to see you at one (or all!) of our upcoming Comedy Nights at the Pub!

10/25/2026

— A huge thank you to our host and new best friend, Evan Peck; our featured comics, Luis Ramirez and Erin Morris; and our headliner out of Milwaukee, Dana Ehrmann! Special thanks, as always, to our incredible staff at the Pub for keeping the food hot, the drinks flowing, and the crowd happy throughout the entire show! Thanks again to everyone who spent their Saturday night laughing with us!

We're taking next week off of Comedy to enjoy Halloween Night with the Nightmare on N 2nd Street Pub Crawl, but we'll be back on Saturday, November 7th, with our next headliner coming in from the Windy City, Des Mulrooney! See you in November for more laughs at The Hope & Anchor Comedy Night!

10/25/2026

It's that Time of the week!

Our Headliner out Milwaukee, Dana Ehrmann coming in off a Brewers Game 1 Win has taken the Stage to close out the night for our Saturday Hope & Anchor Milwaukee Takeover Comedy Night.

10/25/2026

Erin Morris stepping up to the plate as our Main Feature for our Saturday Hope & Anchor Milwaukee Takeover Comedy Night.

10/25/2026

Our Special Guest Feature Luis Ramirez joining in on the fun for our Saturday Hope & Anchor Milwaukee Takeover Comedy Night.

Address

5040 N 2nd Street
Loves Park, IL
61111

Opening Hours

Tuesday	3pm - 11pm
Wednesday	3pm - 11pm
Thursday	3pm - 11pm
Friday	3pm - 12am
Saturday	3pm - 12am
Sunday	3pm - 10pm

Telephone

+18156332552

Website

http://www.hopeandanchorpub.com/

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