Duffer’s Pub and Donati’s Pizza in Lake Forest, Illinois, offer two family-friendly dining and entertainment spots under one roof. Duffer’s features a full-service restaurant and bar with top-rated wings, pizzas, and American pub food, while Donati’s provides a more casual, order-at-the-counter experience. Both locations are designed for good food, fun, and community, whether guests come to dine, watch a game, or enjoy the open-air atmosphere in the summer.
At Duffer’s Pub, guests can play on advanced virtual golf simulators, perfect for all skill levels. The simulators recreate real golf courses and offer an interactive, realistic playing experience. Players can bring their own clubs or borrow used sets available at the pub. Golf bays can be reserved for individuals or groups of up to six people. Reservations are made online, and pricing varies by day and time — $30 per hour during weekday mornings and afternoons, $50 per hour weekday evenings, $60 on Friday nights, and $65 per hour on weekends. Players are encouraged to arrive early, book one hour per golfer for 18 holes, and follow all simulator rules.
The pub’s kitchen serves a wide range of classic dishes, including wings available in 15 sauces, five styles of pizza, sandwiches, pasta, and appetizers. Pizza options include thin crust, deep dish, Detroit-style, and gluten-free versions. The menu also features calzones, pasta dishes like baked mostaccioli and fettuccine Alfredo, paninos, grinders, salads, and tacos. Wings, burgers, and fries remain crowd favorites.
There are weekly food specials such as Pizza Monday, Two-for-Tuesday, and Wing Wednesday. Duffer’s also has 12 beers on tap, including local IPAs, stouts, and seasonal options. The environment is casual and welcoming, ideal for both family outings and nights out with friends.
In addition to regular dining, Duffer’s offers catering for school and corporate events, with special pricing for educators and students at Lake Forest College and other schools. The catering menu includes large trays of pasta, salads, sandwiches, meat dishes, desserts, and drinks, along with boxed lunch options for convenience.
Duffer’s also hosts private parties and corporate events, with flexible packages for small gatherings or large celebrations. Groups can rent individual golf bays or reserve the entire bar for major events. Food packages start at $13 per person for pizza and salad or $17.95 for pizza, salad, and appetizers.
Located at 950 N. Western Avenue, Duffer’s Pub combines dining, sports, and entertainment for a well-rounded experience. With its mix of great food, friendly atmosphere, and realistic golf simulators, it’s a go-to spot for Lake Forest locals and visitors alike.
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