We stopped in for a drink and some games. We had such a good time. Drinks were good, prices…read morereasonable and the bartender was very nice. Drinks were tasty and served quickly and there's water and cups you can serve yourself in a couple places. Theres plenty of beer options and a full bar, as others have mentioned, if you buy a drink you can play pretty much everything but pinball and skee ball. No problem there. This place has so many games. I mostly stuck to the racing game and the two hunting games, my husband played a few others and we played one alien hunting game together. Most games were in working order, it's expected that a couple will be down, no big deal. This place would be great for a night out with friends, it was perfect for our date night. Lots of fun and we'll definitely stop back in next time we're in the area.

We were really impressed with the VAST selection of adult beverages to choose from at this place…read more In fact I don't believe they even allow people to enter that aren't 21 yet. Once a drink is purchased, use of all the games (save for skeeball and pinball) are free and at least as of this week, most of the machines are in fact working- despite largely being of the 'old school' variety (PacMan, Galaxian, NBA Jam, Daytona, etc.). They even have machines and monitors set up to emulate in-home games (other than say the controllers) like Atari, Intellivision, PS2, etc. Compared to the former location (now Pour Bros) most of this location is quite well lit and divided into a front bar area and a back room with a wide opening to the pinball and skeeball area but then continuing down the entire length of the building without getting any natural light, so one can almost seemingly disappear in a gaming experience for a while if needed. There aren't any gambling machines and there isn't any food but there is a restroom located off both rooms. Altho I am not a big gamer, I do enjoy some of the retro machines, moreso I absolutely LOVE the extensive and heavily varied beer/cider/mead/seltzer (and even some wine) options and THAT alone is what will likely keep us coming back.

Great bar. Friendly staff. LOTS of stuff to look at inside the bar. Good whiskey collection, they…read morehave the largest Sherry collection I've ever seen at a bar. Weller 12 for $8/oz sign me up for that. Cheers

Nice place we happened upon. Clean. Great service. Food was good. Nice patio in the back.read more

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!

We had been to this place several times years ago when we lived in BloNo, and always had a great…read moreexperience. When we were back visiting recently, we decided to stop back in. We went on a Friday afternoon, and there were people in there, but still quiet, which was nice. We sat at the bar, and our server was helpful and checked us without being overbearing. The menu selection is great - not too small, not too big. Wines from different US locations, but also France, Italy, etc., so a nice option for everyone. They also had a board with special limited releases. We each had our own glass of wine and shared a third to try 3 different wines. Their prices are super reasonable, and they have quality selections. We also ordered some cheese to snack on. Delicious charcuterie options, as well as some other items like The Rock's hummus - yum! This is such a gem for the area. You can also take items home and shop from their storefront. Nice staff and a thoughtful menu. We will be back next time we are in town!

Got our drinking on at this Normal wine bar. It happens to be located close to the ISU campus…read more Stave doesn't get many students. Mostly because they're elsewhere slamming bad beers and Jell-O shots probably. That leaves more room for us here though. Choosing was made easier by the limited choices. It's got a wine list with only a few each of reds and whites, with quite a few California ones. They have some Italian ones too. Good prices for a glass. It's about $9 for a glass of the Sandhi. Basically this is a Chardonnay from the Central Coast. The Central Coast of California that is. It's about $2 for munchies such as apricots. They also have charcuterie boards with cheeses and meats. For sure it's a chill place compared to other bars on campus. It's open from the afternoons to the evenings. They're closed Sundays.

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.

I came in last night at 8:45, I never expect hotel bars/restaurants to have great food, but I was…read morestarving so I stopped in. I was greeted by friendly bartender who told me about the special. A pineapple teriyaki burger. I pretty much always order specials when I see them. It was next level, seriously. The burger was built with love and a true understanding of what a burger is. It was crafted, not slapped together. The ingredients all worked so well together too to bottom. It had texture, depth of flavor, mess in the right way, and all around a great experience. To say I was pleasantly surprised is an understatement. From now on, every time I visit Bloomington, This is the first place I'm coming for food.

A good clean and welcoming hotel bar that is hidden in Bloomington Illinois off of veterans Parkway…read morethis place doesn't have a lot of beer but it is very clean and it is a unique experience

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!

A little helper helped make this visit great…read more Aside from visiting coffeehouses, Emily and I like to hit up local breweries for a drink or two. After some shenanigans all day, we needed a few beers before heading back home for the night. We dropped in right after open and there were already a few patrons inside. We took a few minutes to look over the menu and then took our beers outside to enjoy the gorgeous weather. We initially sat at one of the round tables but Emily wanted to break out my pub kit (its a little container I keep in my car full of card and dice games), so we hopped on over to a picnic table. We played some Uno while sipping beers and talking about nothing. I got a hazy IPA called Little Helper and Em got a blonde called Holla Atcha. We both sampled each other beers and while I liked hers, Em loved mine. So much so that for our second beer, she got the Little Helper. I decided to get the Cannonball Comin' since it was another hazy IPA. While it was really good, we both gave Little Helper the edge on being tastier and hitting that sweet spot on a gorgeous day. Before we left, we hit up the merch stand. They had plenty of shirts, hats, stickers, magnets and various other things. I wasn't feeling any of their shirts but did get a sticker and magnet. Emily got herself a sticker that was Grateful Dead-themed. As we were slowly wrapping up our visit, the place started picking up and getting busy. This location was a bit removed from everything. It reminded me a bit of Evergreen Farm Brewing in that it was quiet and sitting outside was very enjoyable. White Oak was a great stop and a great way to end a day in Bloomington. I'll definitely be back for some more beer and maybe a shirt (or more stickers and magnets). Stay frosty!

Cute little place to check out!! Kinda reminded me of a basement bar! Love the atmosphere! Cozy!…read more Beer was good. Seltzer was very good as well... one of the best on our brewery hopping that day!