Just your little home in the wall with great service and amazing food. BBQ was fantastic!!!read more

I had the ribs. Supposedly smoked. No smoke flavor, dried out, and chewy as jerky meat. Will not be…read moregoing back. The beans and onion rings were good.

If it were ever open when I'm In Murphysboro doing biz I'd stop in! Everything else is open, and…read moreI've tried them all, but it would be nice to have a new hangout. Perhaps it's only open in weekends. Only time and persistence will tell.

Brews brothers is located right behind the courthouse in a very small town…read more All local drinks (beer, wine and liquors ) in a rustic old style barn wood and roof tin motif. When there is a band (regularly ) get there early, before 8, to get a seat as there is only about 60 seats. We sampled; Grand River Spirits apple pie moonshine Got a flight of; Pumpkin smasher (very light ) Blackberry cider Not your father's root beer Von Jokob Dark Bock You walk in and the smell of fresh popped pop corn is enticing. I was back to feel welcome right away.  They have a very large chalkboard with all the many local brews available. The only bad thing is they don't have food but they have no problem with you bringing food or ordering in. There is a courtyard park within a block  to  take a stroll through afterwards.

$187 for a family of four to have a breakfast on par with the Holiday Inn Express…read more So disappointing. We were excited to get a reservation for this breakfast experience. Unfortunately it was awful. We were sat on the enclosed porch. We had Christmas music blaring so loud that you had to shout. (Someone later unplugged the speaker.) The temp on the porch reached 79, which was quite uncomfortable. We waited about 45 minutes for our food. And, boy was it awful. Frozen pancakes, frozen biscuits, ok gravy, ok casserole and really good sausage links. No serving utensils for anything - had to use my fork to get gravy. No butter. I will say, the place is decorated really well. Top marks for that. As far as food service - this place has no idea what they're doing. All in all - you'd be better off getting a room at the Hampton Inn. It would be cheaper and the breakfast is better. Guess you have to determine how much you're willing to pay for a photo of your kids with the Grinch. (Which we didn't get because we were so hot and uncomfortable.)

This is the ULTIMATE Christmas bar, and is well worth the drive to New Baden, IL. Not only are…read moretheir cocktails delicious and high quality, but the venue is decked from head to toe. You can tell the owners put a lot of love, care and Christmas cheer into making this place special and memorable. The entrance even has a photo station so you can get adorable group photos easily. This is one of the few Christmas bars that also offers family-friendly brunch in the mornings. I heard the Grinch brunch is amazingly silly and fun for Grinch lovers. Highly recommend requesting Ali as your server as she is an absolute delight and such a happy Elf! Be sure to try the Dubai Chocolate or Peppermint Patty drinks.

A casual vibe, great place for beer and a group happy hour…read more Every time I come here I am amazed at how much fun it is and what a great draft selection they have. Walk in and there are plenty of tables, a couple of gathering areas, standing room narrow tables, an outdoor area, and a room off to the side. I went for the Logboat Dark Matter which I have had before in a can and wanted to try on draft. I enjoyed it very much. You know what is great?! Since they don't have food, you can bring it in yourself. Both times our group has met up here Katie's Pizza is the choice and its in the same parking lot. You can't go wrong with Katie's. Bartender is on the ball and friendly, TV's all around, not too loud so you can talk. Wednesday nights they have Trivia and I stayed for the first round, it was very current for the current event category. Get a pizza from Katie's, go here, have a beer, have fun!

I attended an event in the event room. Small room that is separate from the bar. I'm guessing it…read morewould hold up to 20 people comfortably. We had 10 and we were able to sit around the long stationary table in the middle of the room. Global Brew Tap House does not charge for the event room. They ask for reservations and for the attendees to patronize the bar. Perfect for a meeting or a book club. I had a couple of beers. Wide selection of local and popular craft beers . Bartender was friendly and offered to keep a tab. Lots of parking. Loved this place!

Good food. Good service. Great vibe and nice bar. Solid choice when I'm in town for business. A lot…read moreof great Mexican options. Good spot!

our waitress was very rude Our food was not good at all. The…read morechicken was extremely chewy and tough and the onions that came out with our meal were spoiled. We will not be going back to JJ's

We've stopped in to Mississippi Culture a several times, and have usually found co-owner Tracy…read morebehind the bar. He's created an atmosphere--and product--that makes me want to stick around awhile. In fact, for our last visit we got carry-out food from an Italian restaurant in town and enjoyed it at MC's bar so we could make an evening of it. The mood in the room is comfortable, with high ceilings, dark wood, and just enough warm lighting. The music is cool; Tracy knows what works in the space and creates a nice vibe. Printed menus are readily available, listing current house beers, guest taps, and can and bottle offerings. They also have a nice cocktail menu featuring house-made cordials and such. And the beer--it's really good! They specialize in oak-fermented ales, and seem to know what they're doing and take pride in their work. A couple farmhouse ales hit the spot on a recent hot day. My fave on the menu was the Orange Peeler saison, and I regret not bringing home some cans (the first beer they've canned, I believe.) They also have some collabs with Perennial Artisan Ales available in bottles; those did come home with us. Another beer that's not currently on the menu, but I enjoyed a few months ago: Fuzzy Guitars, an oak-aged saison with blackberries. There's always something new and interesting here, as well as beers worth coming back to each time. Also a hit for me: the cocktails and mocktails. I chose a cocktail off the menu (the name of it escapes me... something about a worm) that involved tequila, absinthe, vermouth, and... I don't know what else but it was perfectly balanced and lovely to sip. I followed that up with a flavored soda that was also top-notch. Mississippi Culture is hosting events, including live music and trivia nights--I'm looking forward to returning for those soon.

This is an awesome local brewery. You can bring in food, they play a variety of good music, and…read moreoften participate or host local events. Their beer & cocktail menus change seasonally and always offer a variety of well crafted options.

I try Native a few times a year. Today was sangria and smash burger. It did not disappoint. The…read moreburger overwhelmed to bun. It rested in a bed a lettuce, fresh tomatoes and homemade dill pickle slices. It got better and better each bite. The Mac n cheese bites were plentiful and rich. I ended up taking most of them home. A few of these and your taste buds are satisfied. Drink was tasty. Kassidy my server was pleasant and friendly. Take a drive to the country. It's worth a stop

I recently dined at The Native, and my experience was incredibly disappointing. From the moment we…read morewere seated, it was clear that service was not a priority. Our order took an absurdly long time to arrive, leaving us waiting for what felt like an eternity. To make matters worse, the waitstaff was incredibly slow in bringing our drinks. We had to remind them multiple times, and even then, it seemed like an afterthought. The food, when it finally arrived, was awful I had their fish and it made me sick it was tilapia, and it was not done right at alll. Overall, the service at The Native was abysmal, and I would not recommend this place to anyone looking for a timely and pleasant dining experience. Avoid The Native if you value your time and expect decent service. And our waitress was rude and had a bad attitude

Wow! Sorry Paul's Donuts, but I'm done grieving your disappearance at this location. Chillax has…read moreearned my business. Go here. For real. Don't think about it, just go. I work remotely, so I decided to find a place with wifi that I can finish my work week while relaxing (Chillaxing) a bit. I came here on Friday mid-afternoon and was not disappointed in the least. The bartender (owner?) was friendly and helpful. The in-house Vails Brothers provided AMAZING wings. The Happy Hour was a cherry on top. This place is big with plenty of seating options. Large garage doors are opened up when it's nice, and it provided a lovely open air experience--and plenty of outdoor seating if you don't want a roof. Someone had a dog, so I imagine they are dog-friendly (outside). This was terrific, and I'm glad this is in my neighborhood. Thanks, Chillax!

We came in a Friday afternoon just after lunch. The weather was amazing and the doors were open…read more There is dedicated parking available. Make your way to the desk or kiosks at the left to place your food order. Standard bar fair, wings, burgers, fish, sandwiches. Music was upbeat, staff was great. Vibe was good with a mix of patrons - young, elderly, families. If you want beer, cocktails, etc head to the bar to the right of the door. Expansive beer list, cocktails, including mimosa flights, and drinks to go (in Capri Sun form). Food was quick, hot, and everything so good. I would def come back if we are in the area.

This place was really hoppin' when a large group of us stopped in after an event nearby. They…read moreopened up a back room for us, which was good (to get seated), but lacking in any nice atmosphere. The service was good, especially considering how busy they were. My Chicken Club Sandwich was pretty hefty and also tasty. I liked that they offer cottage cheese as a side. Had a cocktail too (vodka and lemonade) and enjoyed it. Overall, not a bad place to get a meal.

We are always looking for somewhere new to visit so we headed to the small town of Maeystown IL…read more Stopped off for a quick bite at Hank & Lilly's Creekside. I got the buffalo chicken wrap and he got the chipotle chicken wrap. Food was good and reasonably priced. Service was a little slow and not overly friendly but the barmaid was working all by herself and had a busy day. We sat outside, enjoyed our lunch and got to meet a couple of the locals. It's your typical bar with food but with a variety of options.

Very cool small town sports bar. Stopped in driving back from TN. Pizza looked great!! Bartender…read morewas a one woman wrecking crew. She did it all. Made drinks/poured beers, took phone to go orders, dine-in orders and she cooked it all as well. Had a drink and one beer, didn't have to wait on either.

Fun place and atmosphere, great drinks and a good menu. Looking forward to the patio area opening…read moresoon!