Our Story
Since 1955. Still Pouring. Still Lincoln Place.
In 1955, Ernie and Annie Sedejas opened the doors to a small tavern in Lincoln Place — a working-class neighborhood in Granite City shaped by generations of immigrant families.
Back then, this part of town was considered “the other side of the tracks,” but the people who lived here claimed it proudly. They named the neighborhood Lincoln Place after a president who, like them, came from little yet aimed high. Within just five-by-seven city blocks they built a close-knit community — a place of genuine pride.
That spirit — tough, loyal, and community-driven — has always been at the heart of Ernie & Annie’s Tavern.
This wasn’t just a bar. It was where neighbors came after their shifts. Where families celebrated. Where tacos, beer, and conversation flowed in equal measure.
This place has had excellent caretakers throughout the decades, and now, nearly 70 years later, it’s back in the family.
Today, Ernie and Annie’s grandson Darrick and his wife Lindsay are carrying on what was started all those years ago.
The recipes haven’t changed. The bowling machine still works. And the vibe? Still exactly what you’d expect from a tavern that’s been part of the neighborhood this long.
We’re proud to still be here — family-owned, community-rooted, and always down to pour the next round.