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Fatty's Pub & Grille

1312 West Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL 60115

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Home to the World Famous Cajun Fried Potato Salad, Fatty's is the premier spot to catch an NIU or any other sporting event, live music or enjoy a cold one in the beer garden.

Conveniently located across the street from Northern Illinois University and next to Red Roof Inn & Suites. Stop in and try a delicious item off our extensive menu, or just have a drink or two! Enjoy our newly expanded beer garden or book the newly added Novak Room for your next event. Complete onsite and offsite catering available.

Fatty's also offers live music, bags tournaments, trivia and more. 

What's happening nearby...

NIU Homecoming Block Party: Down Home in Downtown DeKalb

Downtown DeKalb •  Oct 02 @ 5PM

NIU is excited for its 118th homecoming celebration featuring a block party with a parade, car show, food trucks, kid zone, and more!

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NIU Homecoming Football Game vs. Miami (Ohio)

Huskie Stadium •  Oct 04

NIU's 118th Homecoming football game!

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The Great Gatsby Ballet by World Ballet Company at the Egyptian Theatre

Egyptian Theatre  •  Oct 15 @ 7PM

Dance into the Roaring Twenties with this dazzling Broadway-style ballet at the Egyptian Theatre!

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