Swells a Dive Bar

11/01/2026

Ruh-roh… looks like we found another reason to come to Swells!

Zoinks!! The gang from Mystery Inc. made a pit stop at Swells Dive Bar tonight!

Scooby, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne, Fred, little Scrappy, and of course the Villian! The whole crew showed up ready for a night of hijinks! Our Swells staff knows how to bring the costumes, the laughs, and the good times!

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10/24/2026

Remember, witches… pace yourselves.
You're Swell-come anytime at Swells!

Swells exudes a relaxed, unpretentious vibe with dim lighting, vintage neon signs, and well-worn wooden walls. Amid the laid-back atmosphere, patrons can enjoy a surprising culinary delight along with their favorite spirits, drafts and bottled drinks.

10/23/2026

Fall might be here, but summer isn’t going down without a fight. Meet our Indian Summer Sunset. A little taste of summer while it lasts. 🍹

10/16/2026

GAME OF THE WEEK: NORTHSIDE VS. SOUTHSIDE 🏈

LOYOLA ACADEMY VS. MOUNT CARMEL

The undefeated Ramblers take on the defending state champion Caravan in a heavyweight matchup. Will the pretty polished Ramblers live up to the hype, or will the tougher outsiders from Mount Carmel take over the field?

Catch the game at Swells. Cold beers and bragging rights on the line. 🍻

10/03/2026

🏈 FOOTBALL SUNDAY AT SWELLS! 🏈

We’re opening EARLY — 8:30 AM!

🍹 Bloody Marys and mimosas all morning!

🏈 8:30 AM: Colts vs. Commanders
🏈 12:00 PM: Bears vs. Jets
🏈 7:20 PM: Lions vs. Panthers

Why watch football at home when you can spend the whole damn Sunday at Swells? 🍻📺

8:30 AM kickoff. Bloody Marys. Mimosas. Cold drinks. Good food. ALL DAY FOOTBALL.

Come early. Stay late. 🏈🍻

09/12/2026

SWELLS PADDLES FOR A PURPOSE! ❤️

What a morning for the Swells Team at the 10th Annual Dragon Boat Race benefiting Dunebrook, Inc.!

Our team, made up of patrons, friends, family, and employees, came ready to compete, and we had an incredible day on and off the water!

🏆 4th Place Overall
🥉 3rd Fastest Time of the Morning
🎉 Team Spirit Award
❤️ Most Funds Raised Award
💰 Over $7000 Raised for Dunebrook!

While we’re proud of our finish on the water, we’re even more proud of what this team accomplished for Dunebrook. This organization does so much for children and families in our community, and we’re honored to be able to support their mission.

A huge THANK YOU to Team Captain Kris Halfacre, and to everyone who donated, paddled, cheered us on, and helped make this such a special day.

09/10/2026

Friday Eve calls for pizza. 🍕🍻

Fresh, hot, loaded up and ready for you at Swells tonight. Grab a pie, grab a drink, and consider the weekend officially started.

See you at Swells!

09/05/2026

We love a good time at Swells, but we love showing up for our community even more.

Dunebrook, Inc. works every day to protect local children, prevent child abuse, support families, and provide a safe place for kids who have experienced abuse to get the help they deserve.

We believe every kid deserves to feel safe, supported, and heard. That’s why we’re proud to paddle for Dunebrook on September 12th.

Help us make this one count. Please donate to Team Swells and help us raise as much as we can for Dunebrook! Donate below or look out for the green bucket at the bar! ⬇️

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/team/team-swells

08/28/2026

Giving Back & Getting in the Boat! 🐉🚣

Swells would like to give a huge THANK YOU to the American Order of Hibernians for including us in their Back-to-School Give Back! We love our teachers and are proud to support those who do so much for our community. 📚

And as Swell as that sounds… our team of regulars, staff, and amateur boaters is taking on another fundrasier at Stone Lake!

On September 12th, we’ll be hitting the water for the 10th Annual Dragon Boat Race to help support Dunebrook of LaPorte County.

We’re ready to paddle, probably laugh a lot, and hopefully stay in the boat! 😅

Please consider making an online donation to support our team and this incredible organization. Every donation helps us give back to the community we love: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/team/team-swells

Go Swells!
Paddle for Dunebrook!

08/27/2026

🍷 A w**e list that's never behind the 8 ball 🎱

We’ve got some new bottles behind the bar, including a few rare half bottles for when you want to drink something really nice without committing to the whole dang thing.

Fancy w**e at a dive bar? We contain multitudes.

Come see what we’ve got!