Craft Beer, Live Music, and Great Food! A Palatine staple since the 1972.  Durty Nellie's has been a friendly, neighborhood tavern since 1972. The "bigger and better" Durty Nellie's at 180 N. Smith Street opened its doors on December 19, 2003 and has since become the top live music venue in the Chicago Suburban area. Durty Nellie's has welcomed rock legends such as Violent Femmes, Saliva, Cracker, Johnny Winter, David Allan Coe, Firehouse, Filter, Jonas Brothers, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Local H, Poi Dog Pondering, Vertical Horizon and many more. Durty Nellie's is also a home stage to local bands and popular events. In addition to being a noted music venue, Durty Nellie's is a great place to have dinner before a show, host an event or have a casual night out in our Pub. Durty Nellie's is the host of events annually such as our "famous" week long St. Patrick's Day events, 12 Beers of Christmas, Beer Fest and many more.

Durty Nellie's is also known for the most extensive beer selection in the area. We serve over 100 beers from all over the world including Light Pale Lager, Pale Lager, Pilsner & Helles Lager, Rauchbier,Wheats Ales, Saison, Biere de Garde, English & American Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Belgian IPA, Belgian Pale & Golden Ale, Amber, Brown & Red Ale, Porter & Stout, Strong Ale, Tripel & Quadrupel, Trappist & Abbey Ale, Fruit & Spice Beer, Flemish Sour & Geueze and of course the classic American Budweiser, Bud Light and Bud Lime.