Owls Nest

Great cocktails! If you are looking for something different with a relaxed vibe this is your…read moreplace. I enjoyed the Thyme to Shine and Ten to One. I loved the sip with the smell of thyme and rosemary. It takes the drink to a new level. Go for the drinks!

Absolutely amazing atmosphere, perfect for a cozy date night with amazing food! The chef puts so…read moremuch thought into presentation and layered flavoring! The bar staff are very knowledgeable about all cocktails and the flavor profile that will best fit your tastebuds! I cannot recommend Nightjar enough!

Street Corn Toasty

Princess and the Pisco

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Brown Butter Manhattan

Matilda’s Cocktail Lounge

4.8(11 reviews)

Super cute little place. Chill vibe. Loved the retro theme and games. Gave "Foreman's basement"…read morevibes.

Super cute spot! Matilda's feels like you are chilling at…read moregrandma's house. They even have cozy throw blankets! I tried a couple of their cocktails. My fave was the tickle me. They also offer domestic beer, soft drinks, and other non alcoholic options. Some snacks are available for purchase. Service was super friendly. Drinks are reasonably priced. Go check them out!

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Mike's Tavern

4.9(29 reviews)

0.2 mi

This place is fabulous. The last time I was in Peoria was 2-3 years ago and we were so excited to…read morego back to Mike's Tavern......and they didn't disappoint!!! Fun place to go and STILL the best tenderloin sandwich anywhere. Going back for the burgers on Saturday. Great job Mark!!!

We were from out of town and went for dinner because of all the great reviews. Staff was friendly…read morebut not the right place for us. We walked in through the front and into the bar but really weren't sure where we could sit. We saw a patio and asked if we could sit out there. Had to ask the people playing darts to pause as the path to the door was in the throwing zone. There were no menus except for a board inside which we hadn't seen while walking through. The staff kindly told us what they offered. Very limited choices and we all got cheese burgers. Portion was good but all the burgers ended up VERY well done and a bit dry. We realized we never specified how we wanted them cooked but were never asked either. Paying at the bar meant walking back through the dart game.

Tenderloin

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Kickback on Fulton

4.2(9 reviews)

Perfect bar for a Friday night! Bartender was great, low key/chill atmosphere was exactly what we…read morewere looking for.

My favorite bar in town! Phil is a great bartender, letting you know you're heard even when he's…read morebusy

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New outdoor seating, pet friendly beer garden.

Marty's Center Tap

5.0(2 reviews)

2.6 mi

This is one of the last great dive bars in the area. Starting with a history that begins in the…read moreearly 1920s, carrying through the prohibition, thriving with the workers of Caterpillar, and today representing the final classic holdout in a gentrified area, the Center Tap is the same place it was when our grandparents went to a bar. If you are looking for a place like Cheers on TV this is the place for you. Cheap beer and daily drink specials pair well with local made pizzas while watching cable broadcasting one of the HD flat-screen TVs behind the bar. The staff are friendly and down to earth and will remember you and your drink of choice. To pay, they accept cash, a plethora of card options, as well as tap pay. There are dozens of regulars who are all good hearted characters themselves. Whether you need a quick stop at the watering hole or a night out with the crew, the Center Tap is the best place in the area to experience a simpler fun.

This place tops the list for Vintage Dive Bars that absolutely refuse to give in…read more Marty's Center tap is a time capsule operation when Blue Collar Workers ordered a drink or two or three after working a shift at the Caterpillar Plant just down the road. It's a simple pleasure venue...Basically a vintage Dive Bar "landlocked" in the midst of a concrete jungle that we call "Progress". Center Tap is being swallowed up by Strip Malls, Corporate Hotels, Banks and every damn Chain Restaurant imaginable You wont find this place on the East Peoria Tourism or Travel Guide...Only Here!

Full size classic shuffleboard table including league and tournament play

Pool table and darts

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Smoking area and outdoor patio

Diesel

3.2(21 reviews)

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Diesel is a clothing store, nice and suits, but you can't consume them in your stomachread more

Front door people didn't acknowledge me. It takes nothing to stop your personal conversation and…read moregreet someone. Back room bartender was pretty nice and fairly attentive. Bar back came and wiped the table and cleaned up the empties often. Atmosphere was good. I'd probably go back.

Club Diesel - "Cancer is a Drag" - July 14, 2017

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Club Diesel - Peoria - July 14, 2017

Kenny's Westside Pub

4.1(141 reviews)

1.9 mi

Great local pub with excellent food and atmosphere!!!!!!…read more Kenny's Westside Pub offers everything you want from a neighborhood favorite. The food was fresh, well-cooked, and full of flavor, with portions that felt generous and satisfying. Each item we tried was done right and clearly prepared with care. The atmosphere is lively yet comfortable, making it a perfect spot to relax, watch a game, or catch up with friends. Service was friendly, attentive, and added to the welcoming vibe. Overall, Kenny's Westside Pub delivers consistency, quality, and a great local feel. A well-earned five-star spot that's easy to enjoy and recommend.

Stopped in for lunch and it was amazing. I had heard the Corned Beef Quesadilla were good, but…read morethat's selling them short. What a unique flavor. The place was packed at 12:15, some ended up at the bar. The bartenders waited on us and did a great job. And what a cool place. I really want to return when they have a live band!

Side salad

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Instruments on the wall add to the feel of this bar.

8 Bit Arcade Bar

3.7(40 reviews)

I've been to 8-Bit a handful of times. I truly enjoy the atmosphere that has been created there. I…read morealso love the fact that most of the games are free. Overall a great place.

Ok place. They have a large beer selection. Games are free to play with purchase, but it seemed…read morelike some of the buttons of the games I played were off. Something fun to do for a little bit. It does get cramped in there.

Out of Order

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Out of Order

The Neon Bison

3.4(17 reviews)

Excellent food and great service. Highly recommend the buffalo mac n cheese and their Nashville hot…read moresliders were easier to handle than one honkin sandwich.

Sweet server but cold food, long ticket times. Wouldnt recommend or go back. And this is only bc…read moreyelp says I need 85 characters.

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Sugar Wood Fired Bistro

3.9(347 reviews)

1.6 mi

Nice looking place to take the family. The pizza is good (we are big fans of the mushroom and the…read moreSoppressata). The place is a favorite of the kids and wood fired pizza is unique and fun.

My boyfriend and I are traveling for the weekend and stopped in to the bistro. That atmosphere was…read moresolid, it smelled great and the staff were great. The portions of what you get is well worth it.