The food was good! Service was fantastic. We had burgers and were quite pleased with the quality.

The waffles fries are the best thing on the menu. Without fail though, our order is wrong every-time we go. Wraps and fries are service is spotty. Still has a special place in our hearts though and it is in our regular rotation of bar spots. read more

Elroy's - Crispy Chicken Wrap, Buffalo Chicken Wrap, Waffle Fries - American Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

Garbage horrible service. We were just there like 10 minutes ago. The chunky middle aged sweaty waitress was rude. We asked for Hennessy and she flat out said we don't have that. I bEeN hErE fOr 17 MoNtHs AnD wE nEvEr HaD tHaT. She's so knowledgeable about working there can't even tell us what dark liquors they do have. We asked what do u have? She said, turn around and look. Racist as hell, we were the only brown people in there. I assume she didn't want to serve us so we asked for the check and left. If you are not the same skin tone as them you don't get the same service. read more

The service here is completely non-existent. We came in last night to kill some time before a show down the street. We sat at a booth and were passed many, many times by two different servers. They looked right at us, no, "sorry, it'll just be a minute," nothing. We witnessed another party come in and sit upstairs, and then left ten minutes later. We sat there for about 25 minutes as if we weren't even there. The crowd was a decent size, there were 2 football games happening. Even if someone would have said, "we're slammed, you're going to have to go up and get drinks," or literally anything, it would have been better. As far as I can tell, this place is full of regulars on busy nights and everyone else can buzz off somewhere else. We found another bar down the street that served us right away and that was that. read more

I'm terrible about posting reviews for local places, but I want everyone to know how good their burgers taste! We went last Saturday afternoon and got the cheeseburger special with fries. Don't know how they do it, but the meal was $4. You can tell the burgers aren't the frozen pattie's that a lot of places in town sell. They were perfectly seasoned and so good! I always get well done and it was cooked properly. Fries were hot and crispy. Service was great, greeted quickly and attentive. My husband's only complaint is that he's not a fan of RC to drink, and one never knows what Bloomington water is going to taste like ! We sometimes get a draft, but just wasn't feeling it this time. The iced tea was good. We've been several times and will continue to frequent Elroy's. read more

Your basic college bar. Food is subpar and it's very dark in there. Not lively but decent drinks. Tv's everywhere. read more

Literally just came from here and the waitress was so rude for literally no reason. Just had an attitude the whole time about not having a specific alcohol we wanted and didn't even offer any other options? Like why are u even a server? She had the worst attitude so we literally got the check and left. read more

Food is great has a a lot of good bar food options and two types of fries and great wings the service is great the bartender greeted me when I came in and they visited the table often but not to often the ambience is nice lots of T.V. And I would recommend this place it is downtown Bloomington and great location if you just visited the lincoln memorial read more

I stopped here on my way home,because i had a coupon for this place.It was pretty noisy in there,and seemed to be a typical sports bar.I got the wings & burger and fries.The wings were good,naked how i like them with a good hot sauce on it.The burger though was overcooked and charred on the outside.The fries were steak & shake teaser type which were ok. Would i go here again? well maybe in the afternoon when it might not be as noisy & loud. The food was ok,typical bar fare,but it hit the spot. read more

Elroy's - wings were great-along with my cheeseburger & fries - American Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

Its loud sometimes the waitresses mess up your orders, honestly I think it's because they can't hear over the 20 billion tv's they have blaring. Staff isn't the best I'll be real, but the foods pretty dang good(when it's made corrrctly). Once I asked a waitress to sub bbq for buffalo on a sandwich and she literally looked at me like I had birthed a child at the very table we were standing at. She replies to me strangely "uhhh I don't know ugh let me see if the kitchen can do that for you.." like hmmm ok I'll just get it plain and a cup of bbq on the side dear, don't strain yourself.... That's basically every trip now lol. Its alright but like I said the staff is slow. read more

Great place to watch football. Sound on red zone. Beers are reasonable. This is a good football spot

Elroy's is a solid sports bar in downtown Bloomington. I like that it has a good mix of people throughout and isn't just a college bar like some locations downtown. Their prices are comparable to most bars in the area and they have a large assortment of tvs and tables making it perfect for game day. read more

Elroy's is a pretty cool bar. Lots and lots of tvs, plenty of tables and seating around the bar. Prices are quite reasonable, the food is better than your average bar fare and the staff is attentive. read more

I was in town on travel and decided to check out Downtown Bloomington. Apparently I wasn't told that the entire downtown closes on Monday evening. I found this place and since it was one of the few things opened figured I would grab a bite to eat. Ordered some friend bar food. Fried Mushrooms were good.. Chicken Fingers were overcooked.. I don't know that I would return. read more

Service was very nice but the kitchen was just making their job too hard ... Soda lacked syrup ... Burger was wrong ....second burger missing toppings .,,, salad was wrong ... Onion rings came out 30 minutes late .... Fries burnt Manager did the right thing to make it all right, but the journey was so painful. Probably best to stick with the beers, hang with your buddies and watch some sports.... Skip the kitchen read more

My wife and I came here to watch a Blackhawks game. (yes we drove all the way from Champaign to Bloomington!) We had some potato skins for the appetizer and ordered the southwest chicken sandwich. Not too shabby and you get a ton of fries which could have easily been shared with more than 2 people. We don't drink so I can't comment on the alcohol selection. The best part of this place is the huge screens (projectors) and the atmosphere. Once the game started, they switched it on just about every screen in the house and turned up the audio. After an intense ending to the game, the Blackhawks pulled out the victory and the place went nuts. They blasted Chelsea's Dagger and everyone sang along. The only issue that we had is that it was crazy hot in there. I'm not sure if they don't have air conditioning or if it was just broken, but it was a bit toasty. They did try to bring out some fans but it didn't help much. (maybe it's just a way to get you to buy more drinks??) :) BTW, there is a parking garage about a block away which is free after 6pm. Fun place for a game and hope to visit again! read more

Pros: Good burger ( duke) and wings. Quick service Lunch specials No wait seating $ affordable Cons: RC products Pizza only after 5 Outdated decor Great place to grab a drink after work or eat for lunch. read more

We have enjoyed this pub through the years. Especially during the pandemic we have tried to support local businesses. Last night, we had an unfortunate experience and were told by the owner to never return. I am a disabled lady. I have difficulty walking but my most significant disability is a cognitive one. I went through chemotherapy related to cancer. It eradicated the cancer but left me with these disabilities. Before I entered the pub at about 5PM there was a wooden sign indicating a special. Our pleasant waitress approached our table and my fiancé asked her what were the specials. She immediately listed drink specials. We weren't planning to have any alcohol that evening so he smiled and said no we are interested in food specials. She said there weren't any. I mentioned I saw a sign on the sidewalk before we came in. She said that was for lunch. So we each ordered something off the menu. I ordered a Build a Burger priced at $6.99. When we received the bill we were surprised that we were charged for a lot of small things. Our waitress sent someone over to explain things. That gentleman waived the charges for the extras. The sign with the special was removed at 7:30PM. Then the owner came to our table and yelled at us and dropped the F-Bomb and told us never to return. He took our bill away and we didn't even get to pay the waitress a tip for her time and effort with us. I felt we were mistreated and will comply with the owner's directive to not return. read more

The food was good. It's clean and there's lots of room. The staff when we went was okay. It was pretty empty inside at the time of our visit but we had to keep waiving for our waiter to come over. read more

Amazing service by bartender Danny. Extremely attentive. Never had to ask for a drink - it was there. Being new to Bloomington -- new to IL -- this could have been our all time fave place. But no ... in walks the muscle head manager who knows everything. We were given a glass -- $5, maybe, in value -- for a night of business and future returns, for sure -- but as I was putting it in my purse, he grabbed it out of my hands, saying "I'll take that". We explained it was given to us, but his only response was, "No, I'm the manager. And if you want that, it's $5." Well, consider us done. As fellow brewery and pub hoppers, with sincere loyalty to places that treat us well, screw you. I don't agree with the "customer is always right" mentality, but in a situation such as this, you lost far more than you gained. For a $5 glass. read more

Update time! My girlfriend and her drunk friends dragged me to Elroy's last Friday. We left Drifters -a place I don't hate- and walked to Elroy's, against my advice. I don't know what they expected, because it was exactly what I told them it would be: jam packed, full of dudes spilling pitchers of beer everywhere and girls who think they're way hotter than they are. Elroy's is the epitome of a college dive bar. The dance floor is unusable due to the crowd and lack of space. In fact, the whole bar is unusable due to the lack of space. It took my girlfriend half an hour to get to and from the ladies' room. Literally the only thing you can do is rub up against 300 sweaty people to get to the bar, order a shitty drink, and slam it. You don't have the space to do anything else, and the music is too loud to converse. Elroy's is the result of a crappy club and an uncharming dive bar having a deformed baby together and then trying to dress it up like a sports bar. It has none of the good qualities of the places it attempts to emulate, but a double-dose of the bad qualities. Its lecherous patrons -of both genders- are pretty much par for the course: college-age idiots who are broken inside and seem to think that poorly-made Jack and cokes are the glue that will hold them together. Elroy's sucks, unless you're a child who just discovered alcohol or a 23-year old who acts like a child who just discovered alcohol. read more

Went with my co-workers after work to celebrate our newest employee becoming full-time. The food was good with no complaints. The draft beer, however, was not up to par. They offered a 48 oz. of domestic draft for $4.00. The beer tasted off and it was apparent the lines haven't been cleaned in awhile. Gross. It was not only me, but several of my co-workers also noticed this. Elroy's needs a makeover in my opinion. I will be going to Joe's from now on. read more

This place has been around with the same name and location for a long time. They must be doing something right. I went there and was surprised how many big screen TVs they have installed since I have first stepped foot. It is a nice urban looking bar in an old part of Bloomington. Perhaps the best one i the stretch and is by the old courthouse. Police circle this bar alot no doubt looking to put people into the new court house. So be careful if you are lucky enough to find parking withen eye distance of the bar. read more

Great food and even better service. Great place to watch the Hawks!!!! Bartenders are the best.

About a block from the rest of the downtown Bloomington bars (like Fat Jack's and Mulligan's), Elroy's is a bit isolated from the rest of the action, which seems odd because it is only about a 5 minute walk from all the others. It's a great place to meet up with a large group and watch a game because there are projection screens along on two walls and large TVs placed everywhere else. There are cheap pitchers on Friday night and I believe bottles on Saturday. There's a nice (although fairly small) beer garden out back, which is nice during the summer months. Waitresses will take orders out there as well. There's also a small loft at the back of the bar that is usually left empty, but is nice if you are with a group and want to have your own space while not being isolated in another room. There are booths along the east wall and a few longer tables in the center when you walk in. If you're with a group of more than 4 and don't get one of these long tables or upstairs, you're pretty much left standing around. There are usually only 2-3 bartenders, but I've found that if I stand by the cash register at the south end of the bar I can get a drink pretty quick. read more

I can only imagine that this is the spot on game days as there are huge tv's everywhere. Food was good and inexpensive, I had the black and blue burger with onion rings. Great size, well dressed and tasty. The onion rings came out hot and crispy. Server wasn't the best but she tried hard God bless her. Definitely worth a shot. read more

A "just fine" sports bar. Lots of TVs of varying size and image quality, lots of fried food that is generally tasty, if horrifically calorific, and a full bar. I could do with better draft beer selection, but for what it is, this place is fine. What is nice about Elroys, that might be overlooked is that it is a great place for groups: They are pretty flexible with their seating options, having many booths as well as tables of different heights that can be pushed together. Service has never been a problem in the half dozen or so visits I've eaten lunch here. There is a beer garden in the back, but I've never asked to sit there, as it is next to a dumpster that you can smell from all the way across the street. read more

It was fine, nothing special. Fries were good, burger was okay. Service was slow for lunch.

Fun, lively sports bar/restaurant. Good food, good service. Our only complaint was that the TV was SOOOOO loud. We were sitting near the speakers and could not even hear each other. But other than that, fun place. read more

Stopped in here for a quick bite before a concert at The Castle. Surprisingly delicious food! Grilled chicken sandwich made to perfection, and my boyfriend said the philly cheese steak samdwich was great! The fries were excellent, especially with cheese. Our server was very friendly and prompt, too. The bathroom left a lot to be desired but overall this place was great for an early dinner before the show! read more

This is a good place all around. There are about a million TVs, so it's great for sports. They also have good specials on drinks and a fairly decent bar-food menu. It's also a good place to go on the weekends if you are young and single. read more

Good drink specials. Food is very basic bar food. Menu needs a signature dish to make it stand out. Otherwise you have what they serve regular bar food for a regular bar. read more

Decent drink specials and decent staff. I loved being up in the loft but the carpeting up there was so sticky that my shoes kept getting stuck to the floor. They had a great outdoor area too. Loved that they didn't have a cover too! read more

Good for someone who wants a good amount if food for your money. Burger and fries for 5.50! Plus all the sports and tv's make it a great bar

I have been here a lot would almost consider myself a regular. The last couple of times I have been less than pleased. The girls dress like they are working at hooters and are more concerned with flirting with the young men sitting at the bar. Great food but sad to say I won't be going back. read more

Not a bad pub. Basic food and bar drinks. Not a bad place to watch a game.

DO NOT GO! Decided to try out this bar/restaurant for the first time. My girlfriend and I walked in, saw that a sign said to "seat yourself," and sat down at a booth. Aside from the fact that it felt hotter inside than it did outside (on a 75 degree day with high humidity), the atmosphere wasn't bad. However, plenty of their staff DID notice us walk in but decided to ignore our existence. We waited for about 10 minutes before another couple came in and sat a few booths away. Eventually a waitress passed right by us and to the other group. Once finished she walked by again without even a nod to let us know she'd be back to offer us a menu. So, we stood up and walked out. I could "maybe" understand if they had just not noticed us enter and sit down, but as I said, more than 2 other staff members looked right at us as we came in and were waiting at our table. Also, they were not busy in the slightest, so no excuse there! Needless to say, my curiosity was met and I WILL NOT be giving this establishment my business again. read more

You guys suck. 2 bartenders on a Saturday night. 20 minute wait. There are other bars in town. Don't need you

I was out in Blo-No with some of my girlfriends hopping around a few bars. Mind you, we are all college alumni out for a girls night. After a fun night, El Roys was our last stop for the final hour of the night. Correct if I am wrong, but I do believe they close at 2 am. Last call was at about 1:40 am so I hurried over and got my second drink there which was fairly large. We grabbed a table and sat down to finish up. 1:45 comes around and these guys charge the floor and start kicking everybody out. I asked what time they closed and he said 2:00 am. I politely replied that we just bought these drinks and were gonna finish them and I promised we would be out by then. We were by no means a bunch of drunk, slob kabobs in need of extra time to crawl out. The guy proceeded to grab my chair and physically tip me out of it....wtf?! I was fuming by then and chugging down my drink trying to at least get my money's worth. This guy was right on top of us, hovering like a hawk inching us towards the door. Never in my life have I ever been treated like this at any bar. They had the bar emptied and locked well before 2 am. Seriously put a damper on my night, I will not be returning after that kind of treatment. Why the 2 star? Well after chugging down the drinks, I realized there was a great alcohol to soda ratio which does make me happy :) read more

Received HORRIBLE treatment from Owner and Waitress. I don't live in Bloomington and drove from KC on Friday (a 7 hour drive) to visit our son. They accused me of walking out without paying on Friday morning. I tried to explain that they had mistaken me for someone else, they would not listen. I offered to shot w my driver's license. They would not listen and told me to leave. I have never in my life been treated with such disrespect. Do yourself a favor, go to a restaurant that appreciates your business. read more