The Hope & Anchor

The Hope & Anchor 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.

🚨🚨 NEXT SATURDAY 🚨🚨Join us as we go back to our Weekly Saturday Comedy Nights here at the Pub. We're kicking off strong ...
09/05/2026

🚨🚨 NEXT SATURDAY 🚨🚨

Join us as we go back to our Weekly Saturday Comedy Nights here at the Pub. We're kicking off strong on September 12th with our Awesome Headliner out of Chicago, James Fisher Jr.!

Saturday, September 12th, 2026
$10 Cover
8pm

Make sure to Call the Hope & Anchor (815-633-2552) during normal business hours to get a Reservation of a Table or chance walk-up availability the night of the show.

Our Headliner James Fisher Jr. is originally from Louisville, Kentucky, moved to Chicago, and started doing comedy in 2012. Growing up, he loved watching Comic View, a stand-up comedy show on BET, and In Living Color, with the Wayans family, Jim Carrey, and Jamie Fox being huge influences from that show. Since he started, he has performed at all the local Chicago clubs (Zanies, Laugh Factory, and Comedy Bar), in comedy festivals all over the United States, won several competitions, and featured and opened for Jacob Williams (America's Got Talent, Wild n Out), Hans Kim (Kill Tony Podcast), and SNL alumni Tim Meadows and Chris Redd. He has even created his own sketch comedy web series, VaudevilleTV. James is an energetic, funny, controversial, yet personable entertainer who is always ready to have fun with the crowd!

Check out the event, grab a reservation, and we'll see you guys in September at the show!

https://www.facebook.com/events/969533335731564

🌟🌟 SAVE THE DATE 🌟🌟NEW TIME !!!!Join us for our 1 Year Anniversary of The Hope & Anchor Open Mic!The Hope & Anchor Comed...
09/03/2026

🌟🌟 SAVE THE DATE 🌟🌟

NEW TIME !!!!

Join us for our 1 Year Anniversary of The 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, September 24th, 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. **

https://facebook.com/events/s/the-hope-anchor-september-1-ye/1704316714098558/

🚨🚨 SAVE THE DATE 🚨🚨Join us as we go back to our Weekly Saturday Comedy Nights here at the Pub. We're kicking off strong ...
08/29/2026

🚨🚨 SAVE THE DATE 🚨🚨

Join us as we go back to our Weekly Saturday Comedy Nights here at the Pub. We're kicking off strong on September 12th with our Awesome Headliner out of Chicago, James Fisher Jr.!

Saturday, September 12th, 2026
$10 Cover
8pm

Make sure to Call the Hope & Anchor (815-633-2552) during normal business hours to get a Reservation of a Table or chance walk-up availability the night of the show.

Our Headliner James Fisher Jr. is originally from Louisville, Kentucky, moved to Chicago, and started doing comedy in 2012. Growing up, he loved watching Comic View, a stand-up comedy show on BET, and In Living Color, with the Wayans family, Jim Carrey, and Jamie Fox being huge influences from that show. Since he started, he has performed at all the local Chicago clubs (Zanies, Laugh Factory, and Comedy Bar), in comedy festivals all over the United States, won several competitions, and featured and opened for Jacob Williams (America's Got Talent, Wild n Out), Hans Kim (Kill Tony Podcast), and SNL alumni Tim Meadows and Chris Redd. He has even created his own sketch comedy web series, VaudevilleTV. James is an energetic, funny, controversial, yet personable entertainer who is always ready to have fun with the crowd!

Check out the event, grab a reservation, and we'll see you guys in September at the show!

https://www.facebook.com/events/969533335731564

🌟🌟 SAVE THE DATE 🌟🌟NEW TIME !!!!Join us for our 1 Year Anniversary of The Hope & Anchor Open Mic!The Hope & Anchor Comed...
08/27/2026

🌟🌟 SAVE THE DATE 🌟🌟

NEW TIME !!!!

Join us for our 1 Year Anniversary of The 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, September 24th, 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. **

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08/25/2026

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08/24/2026

2026 Upcoming September Comedy Nights at The Hope & Anchor:

Saturday, September 12th, 2026
The Hope & Anchor Comedy Night
Headliner: James Fisher Jr. (Chicago)
https://facebook.com/events/s/the-hope-anchor-comedy-night/969533335731564/

Saturday, September 19th, 2026
The Hope & Anchor 2nd Roast Battle Comedy Night
https://facebook.com/events/s/the-hope-anchor-roast-battle-c/843350921756098/

Thursday, September 24th, 2026
The Hope & Anchor September 1 Year Anniversary Comedy Open Mic
https://facebook.com/events/s/the-hope-anchor-september-1-ye/1704316714098558/

Saturday, September 26th, 2026
The Hope & Anchor Comedy Night
Headliner: Ton Johnson (Chicago)
https://facebook.com/events/s/the-hope-anchor-comedy-night/1767730081070779/

Start marking your Calendars and check out the Event Page for Comedian Bio's and Event info. We can't wait to see you guys at one of our Upcoming Comedy Nights at The Hope & Anchor.

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

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