Oh boy, where to start. I guess I'll begin with the positive things about this place; the…read morebartenders/servers (they're the same people) are friendly...and that's pretty much it. There are QR codes on the bar for the beer menu. It isn't accurate, they're out of several. I was told by a staff member (again, it's hard to tell who fills what role so I'll just call them staff members from here on) that they are "locked out" of that account so I should check the board behind the bar. The board lists the flavor and usually the type of beer. It does not list the manufacturer or really any other details. At this point I ordered a beer and the chicken nachos. I received the beer promptly. I finished that one, then another. Still no nachos. After an hour+ and 3 beers, I cashed out and left. At least they never tried to charge me for the nachos. I witnessed numerous dishes returned to the kitchen. There were 2, sometimes 3 staff members for the entire bar and dining room. All were friendly but seemed inexperienced. I witnessed at least 2 on their phones at some point. Last but not least, the atmosphere. The place could be really amazing. When I was there, the bar was sticky. 3 of the lights above the bar were burned out and the fixtures, obviously intended for old looking filament bulbs had bright LEDs installed giving the ambiance of a hospital waiting room. The recessed can style lighting in the rest of the establishment wasn't much better. The stools at the bar are seriously worn. It's almost worth visiting for the spectacle...almost. Update: they did charge me for the nachos. I misread the receipt that night.

Lots of good beer and bourbon selection!! Super friendly staff!…read more Come for the social. We had some food too. Props to chef who hand made the burger for the Horseshoe. Legit handmade the patty. There is a patio for nice weather as well. Perfect location from nearby hotels and minor league ball park.

We are avid customers who visit at least once per week. Unfortunately, the service and the food has…read morebeen hit or miss lately. Some of our fav servers are Hailee, Crystal, and Josh. They are always amazing. The food has been good on some visits and absolutely terrible at other times. I know there is a new chef and a lot of new staff, so we are trying to be patient while everyone gets trained. I'm adding pics of the filet and ribeye we had right before Chef Chris' departure. Also, I would love to see some attention to the patio. It has amazing potential, and we absolutely love having dinner out there, but for a golf course and restaurant of this caliber, it could use some love. Updated outdoor furniture would be a great start!

Service was great, menu had some good options ordered a burger, ordered burger medium, got well…read moredone other than that the fries were good and the topping of the burger were good

This is a package store and sports bar. Its been too long since I been in a dry county so Im not…read moregoing to be a lot of help explaining. My understanding is in this county if u want beer wine or liquor you have to come to one of these spots or a bar. Difference with this spot is that its a bar too so u can get ur beer wine liquor for here or to go. No problem getting a single or 2 from a 6 pack. What?! $3 for good ipa? What?!. Hotel gave a token. First beer on them. Yes! Forgot very quickly about that 13 hour drive fatigue. Almost.. Friendly bartenders. They got slot machines to gamble on, pool tables to play on and friendly local folks to chop it up with. Cheap drinks are a plus and decent DJ on Saturday night. Minus 1 star because as the other reviewer said the wine looks like its been there a long time lol. A very long time. Come get a couple beers if you stop thru Marion, IL. They will treat you good

Don't but their wine! It's covered in dust and super old. You can taste how old it is. We will not…read morecome back here.

Unimpressive. I will say, I'm not a beer drinker, but I was excited to finally check this place out…read morebecause I had heard that they have great food! It was a very limited menu. We ordered the fried pickles as an appetizer and that came out with the meal. I had the quesadilla and my husband had the bacon wrapped meatloaf. Nothing was bad, but it wasn't great either. I was disappointed in the drink options as well. If you are looking for beer on tap, this is your place. However, they only have cocktails on tap and a very limited selection at that. 4 wine options. Soda. Water. That's it. Unfortunately this isn't listed anywhere on the website, so we weren't expecting them to not have a bar. We ordered strawberry margaritas and they were ok. Would we go back? Not likely.

My wife and I have made it a modest habit to try out new breweries. I now live in St. Louis, but…read moreregularly make it home to Southern Illinois to visit my family. I'd seen the Route 51 Brewery a couple times when going between Carbondale and DuQuoin. Over Christmas weekend we decided to check it out along with one of my high school friends. The beer selection was excellent. We enjoyed all of the different brews we had in our flights. There is a modest selection of food. We got pretzels and pickle chips. Both were decent. I wouldn't go out of my way for the food, but it was a nice compliment to the quality beer. The facility was new, well maintained, and I dug the scorched wood tables. There is a stage where bands can play, and a reception hall nextdoor. Overall I think it is a nice addition to the brewery and winery industry that has grown over the last decade. Check it out if you are in the area.

Probably the nastiest liquor stores around. Floors are sticky and all the liquor is very old.read more

When I'm in town and need to pick up beverages I almost always stop in at the Speakeasy. They have…read morea great selection of beer, wine, and hard alcohol. I like that they have a number of local beers and wines in stock which is a nice touch and something that brings me back again and again. The store is always clean, well stocked, and all of the employees have been helpful.

Talk about finding a jewel otherwise spotty area, having just moved to Christopher I find The Hop…read morebrewery to be an oasis. Great social atmosphere, owners are wonderful people and the customers are fairly engaging and friendly. Adam has quite a bit of knowledge about brewing beer and is happy to share and explain all the variances and esoterics of the process. I really enjoy having this place in town! It's beautifully low-key and convenient, and ayone visiting the area needs to bookmark The Hop on their itinerary.

The staff here is wonderful and it is very reasonably priced for a place that brews their own…read morebeers. The menu could have more to it but the pizza grilled cheese, and the pretzels and beer cheese are good as appetizers. They have an awesome pickle chicken sandwich. We will be going back.

Excellent knowledgable service. Lovely hills of So. IL…read more Wine special on Chardonel. Excellent musical talent.

We stopped here on a Saturday as part of a Ladies Shawnee Hills Spring wine tour. There is lots of…read moreparking right out in front. When we got inside, it was extremely crowded and loud inside. (There was a baby shower in progress.) We were still able to find a table. There are outdoor seating options but it was too cold. The service was quick and efficient. Their wine flights are organized in a cute carrier, and it was only $10 for a flight. You do have to check your empty flight back in to get your deposit back. It was not the best wine on the trail, in my opinion. There was some cute wine merchandise, similar to what is sold at other wineries. The women's bathroom was spacious and clean. I would return, especially on a warm day when the patio is open.

Loved this experience! Took a small detour on our way home from Nashville, it is definitely of the…read morebeaten track, but the drive was beautiful on the side roads! Sign at the end of the gravel road announced our arrival. Pulled into the lot and we were the only ones there beyond the workers late in the afternoon on a Sunday. Cash only but they have an ATM on site. Visited the brewery room and perused the different beers available on draft, in bottles, and growlers. Ordered a pizza, the green tomato and sausage. And chose a flight of beer, four for $13. Sumac Sour, Fig Porter, Dead Leaves, and Basil Saison. I enjoyed every one of them, but the Dead Leaves was my overall favorite. I decided on that one as my take home growler. I really enjoyed the green tomato sausage pizza, I enjoy a green tomato, not many restaurants have them on their menu in a state other than fried, so I had to get it. The flavors were great; the tartness of the green tomato went well with the sausage. The space is incredible, very rustic and woodsy, the perfect backdrop to the foraged beers. Every space was decked out with funky colors and artwork. I really wish it was closer, definitely a road trip to go back but feel it would be worth it in each of the seasons!

This place is definitely worth the drive to it. The beers are creative & delicious, and they are…read morealways rotating with the seasons. Atmosphere is rustic & rural-- it was great sitting outside next to a campfire.