Old World vs New World Wine Event Review!…read more I visited Binny Geneva for one of their recent wine events. The store itself is rather large but the event space is smaller. All of the tasting tables were featured in the event space which made it hard to hear staff talk about the wine. There were a total of 4 tables which was about half the amount as other events I've gone to. This meant that most people were done sampling at the one hour mark when the event was supposed to be two hours long. Wines ranged from $10-$30 with a couple around the $50 mark. The wines were good but nothing that blew me away. I wish the event sheet listed the wine in order as we were supposed to taste as well as list the region it was from. It would have been a lot easier to follow along! The food display was one of the better ones given for variety. Overall, it's always a fun time to try wines I wouldn't normally try! Tip: Attending the event gives you a 10% off coupon on any bottle featured.

Top quality selection and staff is helpful and courteous. I go here because sometimes staff at…read moreother stores can be hostile to younger patrons, not Binny's - they're so polite. Recently came here to get a bourbon, and came out with a Macallan since they had a vendor present showcasing a bottle I always wanted to try. Excellent value and always a great deal!

Had a horrible experience in here with the clerk not honoring a a marked price on a bottle of old…read morebardstown. Clearly marked 26.99 and was rang up 39.99. I didn't notice it rang up incorrectly until after I paid and the clerk refused to issue a refund or make a price adjustment. I'm fairly certain this is illegal in IL. It's too bad, I would almost always stop in here for a bottle when eating at one the nearby restaurants, but I won't be returning.

I have been going to Extra Value Wine & Spirits for over 10 years. Have found Mr. Patel and all the…read moreemployees always professional and courteous. Their selection of products are one of the best and they always make me feel welcome. It is a family orientated store that makes everyone feel very welcome. Richard S.

For a small neighborhood liquor store, the Liquormart carries an incredible variety of microbrews…read morein addition to the usual beers, wines and spirits. Their prices are just a tad above the supermarkets, but that is understandable. The owners and staff are very helpful and friendly and are always willing to find and order your favorite libation if they do not carry it. Yes, I could drive the extra mile and go to the big supermarket and save an extra couple of dollars, but this place gives you the friendliness and service only a small neighborhood business can provide.

Great variety of brews plus friendly and knowledgable employees!read more

Scorched Earth is a solid local brewery that blends craft beer with a welcoming, laid-back…read moreatmosphere. The beer garden adds a great outdoor element, and the space is filled with fun games that keep the energy light and social. Friendly, attentive staff help tie the whole experience together, making it an easy place to settle in for a relaxed afternoon or evening with good beer and good company.

Got some greats beers from this brewery in Algonquin. It probably is the best thing about this…read moretown, or, it's what people know most about it. Scorched Earth is one of the main hangouts on weekends. A good amount of beers to choose from. There's a pretty big variety on tap. Coming here early in the afternoon, and it was already busy. It's a brewery that's also family friendly. That means it's okay to bring kids, which is getting increasingly common for breweries it seems. A lot of interesting sounding ones on the list. It's about $7 a pint. Pretty okay for locally owned and produced. Best of the ones we had was the Wunderpilz, a German style pilsner that was light. It's got no food in here except $5 tubs of Von Hanson's Pretzels. Has more when food trucks are here. There's usually one on site. Has a pretty hidden location off Algonquin Road on Berg. It's closed Mondays and Tuesdays. There's food trucks on weekends.

Riverview bar located in the heart of Dundee. An Irish bar with everything you crave in a food and…read morebar menu!! Bella was an amazing bartender! Irish decor with lots of woodwork created with love! Let's talk about that pull on the cheese curd! Add this to your must stop in East Dundee! They serve breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays.

Rosie O'Hare's is the kind of classic town bar that quietly overdelivers. While it's first and…read moreforemost a neighborhood watering hole, the food menu is surprisingly solid and well worth exploring. Where it truly shines, however, is around St. Patrick's Day -- when their corned beef becomes the star of the show. Year after year, it stands out as one of the best seasonal bites around

The owner and his wife are very friendly and knowledgeable about what they sell. The craft beer…read moreselection has probably quadrupled over the last year. Lots of three Floyds bombers, and a generally well thought out variety from pale ales to stouts. That doesn't even include the awesome wine selection. Not too expansive, but well chosen. Keep it up guys.

2nd time here in 2.5 years. We were in the Geneva area and decided to visit St Charles, too. Things…read moreare a little different now (in a good way!). They expanded and added a covered, outdoor patio. The indoor dining area is expanded slightly to have more seating. I ordered the wake and bake pineapple express. The beer was good. It was sour, but still had that beer taste. It wasn't overly sour. I didn't try any food. The bartender was friendly and hustling the whole time we were there. You should stop by. It's an interesting concept being attached to a gas station.

Conveniently located on Lincoln highway without that feeling of being off a loud busy road. The…read morepatio was open so we could enjoy the beautiful weather with the awning and umbrellas giving plenty of shade. Five stars for the beer selection! I had a flight with sours, a Mexican ale & a blonde ale - all were delicious & smooth. The food comes from their partner Urban Counter. Husband had the Maxwell St Polish - really good with caramelized onions. The onion rings were nearly perfect with a light crisp beer batter. Not great menu options for a vegan, I went with the southwest salad. It was okay. I'm sure it would be better for anyone able to have the dressing. Adding meat was also an option. Overall worth the stop & will probably be back to enjoy the beers & patio.