Step back in time to the heyday of gangsters such as Al Capone, John Dillinger and Baby Face Nelson who hid out in this area. The historic Barbee Hotel & Restaurant was a gangster hangout and pity on the soul who was staying there when the gang arrived. Whatever spirits lurking there have made the Barbee Hotel one of the most famous local haunts. Today, it remains a functioning hotel and restaurant with some of the best food and entertainment around serving prime rib, steaks, Walleye, ribs, seafood, pasta. Danny’s Sports Bar & Pizzeria is on the 2nd floor serving pizza and sandwiches.

Address: 3687 N. Barbee Rd., Warsaw, IN

The newly renovated Lakelife Bar & Grill is located on the channel between Big Barbee and Little Barbee lakes. Their menu offers a wide variety of options to choose from, including salads, wraps, soups, sandwiches, burgers, pastas, and more. Family friendly indoor and outdoor dining available.

Website: https://lakelifebarandgrill.com/

he park itself sits on a hill overlooking the lake neighborhood. Enjoy having a picnic in the new park pavillion or sit around the community fire pit. The Barbee Chain of Lakes is a seven lake chain with great fishing, a skiing lake and several 10 mph lakes for cruising leisurely in your pontoon or kayak. Trash pickup and city sewer are provided at no cost. Being a small lake park community, our homes give you that tiny home, lake cottage feel. We offer pier spaces available to rent on a first come, first serve bases. Unlike most of the parks in the area we are a year round park. Make this your permanent home or vacation get away that can be used anytime you like. Ice fishermen take notice! With available homes around the lake area becoming rare and very costly, Heart of Barbee Lake Park could be your new slice of Heaven at the lake.