Checked out this local brewery in Bloomington. It has quite a surprising amount of variety on the…read morebeer list. Keg Grove is a good place for groups and hanging out. Far away enough from the craziness of the college campus and downtown bars but still not too far away. They have events and food trucks, so there's some good times to be had. A brewery that's located in a shopping plaza with a patio and indoor area. It's bigger than it looks. There's arcade games and even more tables upstairs. For sure anyone can find something fun. It's about $7 a pint. Last time I got the Show Me Your Stem. Good one. This is a pumpkin pie wheat. On the rim is graham crackers. The rest of the beers include IPAs as well as wheat beers in flavors such as blueberry and peach. For sure we could come here again. It's located on Empire Street in a shopping plaza. There's no food menu but usually there's a food truck.

My husband and I were just in Bloomington/Normal for a conference and decided to hit up the local…read morebreweries. We enjoyed all of our stops, but Keg Grove continued getting recommendations from locals. As a result, we had to stop by. And, in the end, Keg Grove WAS our favorite! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a kind warm welcome from the bartender. The space was also welcoming. It was wide open, clean, and spacious. My husband each got our own flights (see pictured). We loved all 8 of the beers that we got, but here were our 4 favorites: 1. #3 Malo Pina Colada Wheat, 2. #1 Holey Jeans Blueberry Wheat with a sugar rimmed glass, 3. #11 Love is Love Orange Guava Passionfruit Hard Seltzer, and 4. #7 Cornfuzed Corn Ale. There was not a bad beer and there were several more we would have loved to try. We ended up getting a 4 pack of the Hokey Jeans because the Malo was sold out. Prices are great, portions are reasonable, and presentation was solid. There was nothing to complain about and much to praise. We will definitely be back at Keg Grove the next time we are in town! Thanks for a great visit!

Got some great drinks and pretty okay food at this Lexington bar and grill. It turned out a lot…read morebetter than we expected to be honest. Kemp's is probably the best place to go eat in town it seems. A good reason is because there's not much else. The food is pretty average but there's some good things for adults and families. Chill atmosphere even at times when it's crowded. It's located in the middle of downtown or whatever you call it. There's not a whole lot else to go to for a meal. Certainly explains why it gets busy. People only have a few choices and this is one of these. It's about $6 for a basic cocktail. Whole lot of great stuff including whiskey. It's about $5 to get appetizers. We got the Chips And Salsa. Has a lot of greasy fried things like wings and other meats. The menu is pretty standard as far as fried stuff. Has a lot of the basics. It's closed Sundays. That's pretty strange for them to lose out on all that revenue on weekends.

Fantastic local pub in downtown Lexington, Illinois. We selected this location as it already had…read moregreat reviews and was very close to the northeast trailhead of the "Constitution Trail" of the Bloomington/Normal area. The staff here was fabulous with a special shout-out to John. What I found particularly impressive was the amazing selection of craft brews for a small town. The staff was particularly knowledgeable about both the selection and even the breweries that supplied them! I even found some of my favorite and uncommon Chicagoland brews, although I selected some excellent brews from the Bloomington/Normal area. ( Drink local!) Food was wonderful and quickly delivered. I gave five stars on food because it is top quality relative to pubs in general. The Blue Cheese burger was great. I sampled the butterflied pork chop sandwich of the other meal we had and that was a standout! Ambiance is nice as if fitting a local pub in an older downtown building. One notable feature is the walls and ceiling are covered in banners and flags of various kinds which dramatically limits the amount of background noise that would normally be in such a building. There is also a nice outdoor beer garden. This local establishment is well worth the extra minutes off Interstate 55. Also highly recommended to cycling who travel out to the northeast terminus of the trail!

In for a lax game from Columbus Ohio…read more Cool old bar Nice menu Friendly staff Not pre packaged Red pepper soup was great as was the chicken bacon pecan salad I would definitely give it a go ! Thanks for having us.

Immediately loved the comfy chic vibe. The location downtown provided cute urban scenery and was…read moreeasy to find. The burger was cooked well and the appetizers were tasty!

Spirited is a great craft bar. They often have live music out front. Not only do they have craft…read morebeer but the have the BEST Sangria wine. Their slushies are amazing. They currently have a caramel apple sangria that is also delicious. Definitely worth stopping here.

Great family spot! If you live around the area you should definitely check this family owned…read moreestablishment out.

The corned beef was incredibly tender and full of flavor. The Brussels sprouts were different--they…read morewere shredded and mixed with sauerkraut--but they were still really good, even though they weren't like any I've had before. The potatoes were also pretty solid. The flavored tea was nice, it just needed a bit of sugar. Our waitress was super friendly and made the experience even better. She was enthusiastic and enjoyed sharing her favorite menu items, which I appreciated. The ambiance was very welcoming, and I liked how open the space felt. The only downside was that the host who seated us seemed a little short when asking if we had reservations, especially when I asked if they were required.

So, I know the new kids in the block like this kind of thing to order from table and pay and…read morewaitress just plops food on table with all canned drinks no fountain drinks but honestly I didn't like that. I prefer more interaction with the people who are trying to earn a tip. But food was good 4 for food 1 for business profile So 3

The vibe is welcoming the moment you walk in, and the space is very clean with fun beaver art…read moreeverywhere you look. It gives the place a light and playful feel without being over the top. For food, we had two vegan options to choose from. I went with the vegan steak with vegan mozzarella and a side salad. It was flavorful and satisfying, and I appreciated having a good plant based option at a brewery. My husband ordered the smash burger and really enjoyed it. Our server was knowledgeable and efficient, which made the whole visit even better. Overall, a fun stop with great service and good food, and I would be happy to come back.

Fun place for trivia with the work team. Loved all the beaver themed art, photos, logos, and merch…read more I didn't dine however there were no complaints from the group. One member took home some brewery specialties beers to go. Fun time at a cute spot!

I was recommended to come to this bar from someone at BMI airport... and I'm so glad she told me to…read morecome here. The bartender was so friendly and helpful. I almost got the shoe but she recommended the pony and it was more than enough for me! So delicious, so seasoned to perfection and reasonable prices. Everyone knows eachother so it seems like a family here. I can't wait to come back!!!

Basically it's a little bar with slots, drinks, and food. It's nothing fancy at all, and it can…read moreeasily be missed. The Spotted Dog is mostly a local hangout and probably has the same small group in there all the time. Good prices on drinks. Menu has typical bar food options. About the best thing that can be said is it has cheap drinks. It's about $2.50 for a basic liquor. They also pour these pretty strong. Food isn't as impressive. Pretzel Bites are probably the healthiest thing. It's $7 for a basket. The rest of the food includes the infamous Horseshoe sandwich, which is a big ass open faced sandwich covered in fries and cheese sauce, and that's about it. Go here to drink, eat, and play games. It has quite a few slots for a tiny ass place. The drinks are cheap and the food is the basic stuff.

Only getting frozen food options in this fantastic brewery with so much to like and enjoy is…read moreawkward, this place is desperate for food to match the excellent draft selection, lovely views, and enjoyable outdoor dining area. Us three liked the guava Seltzer, black, and oatmeal beers. There is smart variety and helpful staff to take care of all the adult sips. Noticed kids were allowed inside, golf course curved around the property, and really only the far east location and not opened on Sundays inhibits the more frequent visits.

Breweries in college towns are good alternatives to the swill in the local bars. If you're in…read moreBloomington and want better, go here. Casper is a pretty small brewery way out by the regional airport, so it takes time to get to. For a small brewery it has quite a lot to choose from. There's no food menu but you can bring in some from outside. Actually the place is bigger than it looks to be honest. It has quite a lot of room inside for seating and is good for parties. This is attached to another building and there's a pretty long hall to get into the actual brewery, and there's a Mexican restaurant right next to this too. As for the beer, it was good. It's about $5 a pint. That's a pretty good price for a craft brewery like this. I had the Citrus Wheat, which is a wheat ale. We also tried a Schwarzbier. Good German style of beers. They have fuller and lighter. Has no food except potato chips. It's also next to the golf center so it's a good place to come for an event or some kind of gathering. They also sometimes have food trucks.

The service was great and so was the food! They have all kids of specially drinks…read more It's a cozy atmosphere. We would recommend!

SO good. Everything was delicious. Top 10 pizza places I've been to. Wanted to try the puppy chow…read moreskillet dessert but didn't have any room left! Will be back!

The atmosphere of this bar was awesome like a small town dive bar. The food was amazing recommend…read morethe beer cheese with your fries. The staff was so friendly and made you feel welcome. The service was quick and attentive.

Service was immediate and friendly for our table of 9. The food was very good all around. We had…read moreburgers and Reuben's and drinks. The website said pizza was on the menu, but that is not the case right now. Great place to hang out for a game or with some friends. We will be back!