Found the location of this small chain of pour it yourself beers in Champaign. It has a few other locations in college towns in the state. Pour Bros is a great way to get a sample of beers from around here and worldwide. Get as little or as much as you would like to get. The price varies. Coming here a few times it's like there's always something else you can get. It's got shit tons of beers along the wall you can fill up on your own. The first thing is to get a card so you can activate taps. Every beer is at a price. It's per ounce and it adds up. Best one we got of these was the Wake Brewery selection Frost Hammer. It's $0.80 an ounce, which is one of the more expensive ones. Can bring food in here. They also have free popcorn. Have to know there's no special events before going or you will have to pay a cover. It's located on University at Market. There's not really any food but you can bring in stuff. read more

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Dirty tables,, stood the bar twenty .minutes still no service. Not even busy. Friends come first. Never going back. Worst service I've ever seen. read more

What a fun cool place to go to. Typical tap room where you get to try your own samples. They had a stout that literally knocked me off my feet. A couple yummy meads-it was trivia night so it was packed. Great vibe, great staff, would definitely recommend. read more

Just in town visiting. Not familiar with their process of serving yourself and tracking what you pour. I had questions. Each question was answered with contempt and condescension. Female bartender was very rude and even more rude when we returned after dinner. She actually approached our table to continue antagonizing us. She should not be employed in customer service. Won't be back. Don't recommend. Enjoyed the "Self-Pour" concept. read more

I love this bar, this place is a staple for my friends and I everytime we go out! Not only do they have amazing seasonal cocktails but I love the staff so much. They're so friendly and welcoming, especially with questions about their menu! They always either have live music, amazing events or playing the hits! They also have little games to play as well! This place is definitely a Saturday night staple read more

Pour Bros Taproom - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

Fun place to try beers! Priced by the ounce with a wide variety to select from. Only wish is that this establishment add self check out since the bar line was long and make the outdoor space no smoking. It's 2025 and we know second hand smoke isn't healthy. read more

Ok, I went there a couple times in their first couple days of both soft and official opening weekend and I have to say that I do LOVE the retro cool renovations, the special local decor touches and the general ambiance provided by the open-concept room with a mix of seating options, a respectable alternative/alt-country playlist and an ever-friendly staff. Altho they do not yet have skee-ball and other gaming options like the other locations, there are some dart boards and a retro bubble hockey game! The real applause should directed to the beer selections and the down-to-a-science technology inherent to the extensive pour your own / pay-by-the-ounce tap wall. The only glitch was that there was no wine on tap, but that, and the glass-rinsing mechanism, are apparently still in the works. The best part of the set up though is probably the variety - in addition to 2 wines, they will be looking to keep 2 ciders, 2 meads and a hard seltzer or 2, as well as the 15 or so beer taps representing the gamut of styles. I can also say that at least initially, the choices were well thought out and include a couple not found elsewhere locally. In addition to a digital (UnTappd) beer board in front, the thing that may be most helpful for those that prefer to not "do the math", above each tap someone has chalked in a style listing with the equivalent cost (10 or 16-oz depending on style) per glass. I see a good number of whiskey options and am told they have a nice cocktail list too. The ownership/management team behind this 4th central Illinois franchise location seem to be great people and are already entertaining expansion plans. As a fan of what they've done here downtown, hopefully they can avoid the curse(s) the previous establishments ran into at this locale and their focused expedient work will be repaid. If you're looking for some unique refreshment and a cool, downtown vibe...check'em out. read more

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Pour Bros Taproom is a Bar that is very open and great for any occasion. With a Wide variety of craft beers& cocktails to choose from. They are a BYOF bar "Bring your Own Food". Their beer tap wall is self serve with rotating craft beer and Wine. Their bartenders are quick with service , if you are ordering cocktails. The Ambiance of Pour Bros gives you a Sports bar feeling along with playing board games read more

Very good pizza and service but not open late enough. Staff is great!!! Also have slots while you wait but service is a short wait.

This "pour your own" beverage place has a great assortment. They not only have draft beers, the have ciders, mead, and wine, too! We liked that they not only had high quality items from around the country, they also had several local options. I like to do several small pours to try things I might not see on a regular basis. Above each tap is pricing for a full size pour. The bartender was very knowledgeable and eager to help when needed. read more

Pour bros is my absolute favorite spot here in town! The variety of drinks available and also the awesome vibe that the bar has is amazing. My buddies and I always go here because it's always a good time. They have some live music playing from time to time and even weekly game nights! Definitely check them out if you're looking for fun! read more

Place is awesome!! The bartender/waiter named Nick is a great guy, delicious merlot wine and Irish beer plus games on the back of the place, preety fun, clean and nice, I'm going back every weekend if I can, also, my buddy left his ID and they waited outside just so he could take it, 100% recommended read more

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If you know a bartender personally, you MIGHT get a drink after about 10-15 min. Passed over waiting patrons to get to someone they knew. Don't waste your time. 1 star because 0 isn't an option. read more

I will bump them up from 3 to 4 because it shows some great potential. This is basically one of those tap bars that you "pay as you go". This is a great way to get to try all kinds of beers. The only downside with Pour Bros is that a lot of the beer seemed the same. In other words, some of the beers were similar. Some of the taps were also a little wonky, but the workers were super helpful. This kind of place can get expensive fast, but we were able to keep it under about $10 a person which was a super good deal. This place looks like it's going to be good once the beer list becomes a little more diverse! read more

Great spot for beer lovers with super knowledgeable staff. I'm not a huge beer girl, but I found a cider I loved (first crush - it tastes like a jolly rancher) and went with it. Hidden gem is the popcorn machine! read more

Pour Bros Taproom - First crush cider is awesome! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

Awesome experience! The workers were super helpful with the newbies. They have beer, seltzer, cider, and wine as part of the self serve bar. We went during graduation weekend and they have some graduation beer specials. I highly recommend their ciders!! read more

Great selection and so much fun to hang out here! Definitely worth checking out if in the downtown Champaign area. I loved that they had some seasonal flavors as well. read more

Pour Bros Taproom - Inside - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

Why was it 15$ for one pour, and a half pour?? I pay less on the city, which is a bit ridiculous

This is another neat idea for Champaign! I heard about the pour as you go bars in Chicago, but never got around to going to them. It was nice to have one here in Champaign. They have a lot of different beers to pour and some wine and spirits as well. I love the interior design and everything is clean (Hopefully forever!) Staff was also helpful and friendly! They also have a few games to play, which makes hanging out here even better. Will be back! read more

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Probably one of the better places in Champaign for games and beer. Pour your own drinks, allows you to try many before committing to one drink. The games in the back are entertaining. Wish there was more of a crowd, but then again, I went on a weekday. read more

Pour Bros Taproom - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

On the pricy side but a lot of fun for all types of people. Games, awesome selection of beers, and friendly staff. I'll definitely go again! read more

Pour Bros Taproom - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

Another winner craft brewery in the champagne Urbana area this place has where you can purchase the card and then drink as many different unique craft beer from all sorts of breweries. The place is unique and is well developed with plenty a television screens and he outdoor patio in addition to a number of seats inside. Not much else to say but this is another great brewery read more

This is a pour-your-own craft beer place, which is totally fun. You get a little card that you can swipe on all the taps, and then it is charged at the end of the night. I found the beers to be a bit expensive, but it's fun to pour whatever you want, and you don't need to add tip so it evens out. This also sort of doubles as an adult arcade, as they have plenty of games to enjoy with your friends. read more

We come here nearly every Sunday I get whiskey, she tries several things from the 28 taps on the wall. The wait staff is great. There's lots of games, including skeeball. Theres a nice patio out back with a stage for local artists. There's a stage inside for when it's not nice outside. They have the best chili in east central illinois! read more

Owner is very friendly and personable. Being able to buy by the amount you pour gives the advantage of trying new flavors. Definitely recommended. read more

A cool place to bring a big group. Has board games and lots of seating, no food menu, but you can bring in your own food. If you like IPA's this place has a large selection and has a neat concept of controlling how much/what type of beer (cider options as well) you want. read more

This is a brand new beer bar in downtown Champaign, I believe there is one other location in Peoria. The build out is nice, and it is in a great old building. Though saying all that, the build out is a bit sterile, with metal bar stools that look like they come from IKEA, with plenty of TV's and the place is open and loud. A bar on one side, tables scattered and bar games on the other side. There are about 15 beer taps, maybe a few more with some wine taps as well. The hole shtick here is a long tap wall that is self service, you pour your own beer and pay by the ounce. The manager is around when there are not a lot of other people to deal with and he is happy to explain how it works. Though I can't imagine this is very efficient when there are a lot of people. First you have to start a tab at the bar, then they give you a card you have to keep with you. Use that card to activate the taps and pour as much as you want. It sounds a little more difficult than it is, though it is a bit awkward. For one if several people are sharing a tab, then the card gets paced around, or you can have multiple cards per tab..though that can get confusing or lost. You cannot order on a tab at the bar without the card. My other issue with the self pour taps is that when the taps foam up you are paying for the extra spillage. The manager is a nice guy, but service otherwise is pretty nonexistent, and they give you a tip line when closing out your tab (which I have no idea how much would be a reasonable tip here). So overall just odd and awkward. Selection is pretty good, with locals from Riggs and Blind Pig. Also some larger regionals from Chicago like Revolution or Two Brothers. Overall a good selection, but there are better in the downtown area. An interesting concept but I just prefer other options around town, and actually like good bartenders. Along with the awkwardness, probably not going to be one of my regular stops when visiting the area. read more

The best place to go downtown if you love beer. Some nights have live music, you walk in and give your ID and card to the bar and they will give you the card I pictured. Swipe it and you can pour as much as you want. read more

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You'll leave here loving technology and 2019! Truly an experience for someone new to town.

Good selection of self service drinks on tap, meads and ciders are quite nice. A little on the pricey side.

Awesome atmosphere and super friendly staff! Lots of great craft selections along with domestics.

Great place. We're here for a wedding and wish they had something like this where we live. You have to come check it out!

We worked with Pour Bros. to host a Sunday morning brunch after our wedding, and we were absolutely thrilled with both the space and the staff! It is a beautiful space with lots of windows and all of our guests were really complimentary. They went out of their way to make the day go smoothly for us, and we couldn't be more grateful. I'd recommend a visit to Pour Bros Taproom to anyone! read more