$CASH ONLY$ BFYB (Bang For Your Buck) I want to take this place with me everywhere I go. This is probably one of the best bars in America. At least the ones I have been to. It has it all great atmosphere. Good friendly staff. Strong and cheap drinks. And some really good bar food that is not only delicious but also the best bang for your buck. I felt like I was transported to the times where $20 got you something. Yeah it's a dive bar and it may ohhh jot be the greatest decor. But I love these type of bars. Bc they always have the best people and workers there...Down to earth and everyone having a fun time. The food was so good I had to try it twice in one day. And going back again today before I head back to Jersey. The burger platter was a great buy. And the patty was cooked perfectly seared to perfection. Added cheese for .50 and bacon for another .75. And now it made it that much better. I substituted the fries for cheese balls. For a little up charge and then put some cheese balls on the burger. I'm drooling right now as I'm talking about it. But all that for about $8 made it even better. And the quality was not missing. I came back that night and ordered the fish Sammie which was just as delicious. Again served with fries and the fixings. The fish Sammie was a long crispy fish filet fried to perfection. I added cheese on it too. That was about $7. I washed both down with a double of Tito's and club. Which was also nicely priced as well. Shout out to my bartender Jordan she was awesome!! Definitely a Gem in this beautiful city. I know Brewe-Ha's is in the city of Normal but this bar is very Un-Normal. Thank you to all that are making this happen and keeping your customers and this community your number one priority. Fine establishment. If you're ever in the area it's a must stop. read more

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Beer was cold and our waitress was friendly and attentive. Cheese balls took over an hour and there was no timeframe for our burgers. Disappointed with what is usually a great place. read more

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Went there when they weren't busy at all, my friend and I waited an hour for our burger baskets and then they came out made wrong and cold. I for real didn't mind bc I also work in food service but when I went to tell my server because I didn't want to get charged if I wasn't going to eat it, the chick I talked to was beyond rude and unprofessional. If I was a manager I'd fire her because she's a terrible representation of that place. She never apologized, or took accountability, instead she made excuse after excuse on why it was late, cold, and wrong. Claiming when they're busy it's a mandatory 45-1 hour wait on food, 1.) that was never told to us 2.) IT WASNT BUSY. 3.) people who arrived after us who also ordered a burger baskets, received theirs before us. I told her they weren't busy, she handle the situation wrong and I apologized when she blamed it on her small kitchen, so I guess get a bigger kitchen?? Our server was a dude, he was very sweet I had no issue with him. I also wasn't angry the food was late,wrong, or cold, I was disappointed. I became angry when the bartender raised her voice at me and didn't take accountability. I will never go back *** I also work in a restaurant in uptown, they weren't busy. On top of, yes our food was made wrong but we didn't complain. My friend and I fixed the issue ourselves and went, it's not that big of a deal! How it was handled bothered me. read more

Worth every bit of 4-stars based on price/ value alone. Really tasty burgers, ham & cheese, tenderloins and chic Sammie's, esp when you consider you can get most of them in a basket with salty fries and a pop for under $5. No, this is not a misprint! Double burgers and chicken are $6...and beer - the other reason the place can get crowded - is priced just as reasonably, like any 22-OZ draft in a tall frosty mug for $2.50 (on Fridays)! And altho they typically run with a skeleton crew of combo bartender/servers, they are some of the most efficient restaurant/bar employees in town. All this and only 4-stars? The place is dingy, the parking can be funky and tight and the restrooms are pretty terrible - but once a week for cheap burgers and beers - it's worth the trip. read more

College town bar in the evenings and locals during the day. Great prices on food and beers. Friendly people and a rockstar bartender.

Great local bar/restaurant. Service was awesome. Burger was fantastic. They have great specials. Drinks and beer was cold. Great place, I will definitely be back. read more

The main chef who usually cooks the food is great I have no complaint. Although when the main chef is not there they replace him with the bouncer (usually on sundays). The bouncers food is usually overcooked, even the toppings taste and look like they aren't properly being hydrated. Overall if you catch the main chef working your food is going to be good, not the other way around. I also witnessed the bouncer smoke a cigarette and not wash his hands when he came back in to cook and serve food which is a big NO NO read more

As my coworker and I walked up to the place, an older Caucasian man suddenly called us the N-word, his voice cutting through the air like a slap. My coworker, who is African-American, and I exchanged a glance, both feeling the weight of what had just happened. Stepping inside, the atmosphere felt immediately off--haunting, unwelcoming, as if every gaze in the room carried an unspoken message that we didn't belong. We sat for a single drink, the tension pressing down on us, making every second feel heavier. The stares, the energy, the lingering hostility--it was enough. Without a word, we finished quickly and left, unwilling to subject ourselves to that kind of attention any longer. read more

Wow! We were traveling from Chicago to St. Louis and stopped here. Kimber, the bartender was amazing and very attentive. She recommended the "BURGER BASKET". Single burger with fries and drink- $4.50. We chose the double burger basket for $6.00. My husband and I split it and it was plenty of food! Cheap beer options as well. read more

Brewe-Ha's is worth 5 stars when it comes to two things: the value of what they charge for their food and beverages, secondly for the coldest draft beer in Normal! You can't beat their Burger Basket Combo deal. For $3.50 you can get a single burger with fries, and a non-alcoholic drink. For $5 you can make it a double. The burgers reminded us of the same way Steak n Shake prepares their burgers - thin and crispy. They were delicious! Fries were also fresh. My husband, daughter and I all added a draft Shocktop to help wash down our meal. The tall frosty glass mugs help deliver the beer at the coldest temperature. While the atmosphere is definitely a bar with limited tables, it is a worthy stop for a great burger and cold beer! One thing to note before you go, they only take cash so make sure you are prepared or know they have an ATM on site if needed. read more

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Great bar. Great atmosphere. Love getting greater at the door "hey asshole". Food is great. I will say the only thing that keeps me coming here is this old grey haired man who's always playing the golf game, he goes by "menace" he's very good at the game just gets very rambunctious. Screams a lot and seems like all his buddy's have no idea what he's saying. Other than that it's a great place read more

If being a filthy rathole is somehow cool, than this is the place for you. If you're old, fat and disgusting you'll fit right in. The staff is rude, on purpose perhaps, the food is praised for being cheap, which it should be cheap, because it's crap. I can go on and on, for anyone out there who has a shred of dignity and self-respect you're better off staying home. read more

Casie Mae, one of the baristas, is amazing at her job. She's good with people and quick with making drinks. She is for the people and great at accommodating to peoples needs. #Brew-Ha's4life read more

Casie Mae was the best server and she was sweet and attentive. She was the best so was the bouncers and everyone.

This place is a fantastic college dive bar. The drinks are cheap, the music has you dancing on your bar stool, there's enough TV's to watch a sports game and the food is almost as cheap as the drinks. I could not believe the prices on Tuesday. I ordered a Makers Mark with coke and a 312 and my tab was only $4.50. That would be the price of one of those drinks in STL. These have to be some of the best happy hour & dive bar prices I have ever seen. Oh, to drink in a small college town is truly the way to save money. One of my drinking partners was hungry and his eyes lit up when he saw a burger pass by to another table. He ordered a double cheese with fries and was totally impressed with the flavor and juiciness. I was impressed that it was done on a grill, just like a true diner. If you're in Normal, I highly recommend a stopping by Brewe-Ha's for an ice cold beer and burger. I just must warn you, for a Cardinals fan it can get a little Cubby. read more

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I had heard great things about the burgers here so I was mildly disappointed when I was told the kitchen was closed. I ambled down the street and got other food options. I returned to the bar before I left. Wicked good specials. It's all macro lagers though. I paid a buck 75 for a 20 oz of Shock Top. It's definitely a dive there wasnt even soap in the men's restroom. I felt like it was an interesting microcosm of middle America. Life in small cities. I had gotten my craft beer fix earlier so I was fine with Shocktop. read more

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Good food for a great price. They serve a mean burger and fries. Their specials can sometimes be incredibly cheap. The bar feels busy but chill, unlike Pub II. Perfect place to eat lunch without having to think too hard or worry about price. Check out my profile if you want more restaurant recommendations in town. read more

Best burger joint in town. Friend took me there. What a score. Great local atmosphere. Multiple level seating, friendly, fast service. They have an outside are to eat and smoke and two dart boards as well as an adult gaming area for gamblers. The menu has a variety of sandwiches, all of which come with good fries. Decent beer selection Good ambiance Close to downtown Very tasty burgers. read more

Can't say enough about this place. It's always excellent, prices are unreal (cheap), staff is super friendly and prompt. Where else can you get a double cheeseburger, fries, and drink for $6 ???? And a damn good burger at that ! They have all my favorite drafts on tap. Also a cash only establishment, which I completely support, more businesses should consider doing the same ! read more

I love this place, best prices in town great drinks, fabulous vibes 24/7. It's a dive bar but it's my favorite bar in town. I live and die by that. read more

Best brew n' burger around town and you can't beat the price. Under four pesos for a beer is a bargain. They have deals on deals. The double burger basket combo is clearly not adjusted for inflation and is fantastic. If your looking for a great burger and the coldest beer in Normal, this place is a one stop shop. I hope you read this review and realize it's the only place you need to be on any day of the week. read more

This is literally the definition of what a dive bar is toilets are filthy the tables and bar are filthy the floors are filthy smells like old beer all the time. Really great times. The space is small and gets crowded easily. Parking is not very good because people lose their minds if you park there and then go across the street pub II. read more

Horrible beat-up location with excellent burgers and well-priced beer. Be careful, the cheap beer is the loss-leader, the cheap imported beer is the 2nd loss-leader, and then the cheap hard liquor makes you wonder how that happened, so you order another cheap beer, loop back to the beginning. Two block walk from the Marriott. I've been back once a week since then. read more

This is the most inexpensive place in the town of normal, then Bloomington, then the United States as a whole. If your looking to grab a few beers while always having a discount deal on top of the cheapest burger basket I've ever heard of, then this is the place for you. If you want to enjoy a batch of cheese-curds that are better than the neighborhood Pub 2 then this is the place for you. If you like spending two dollars every Tuesday and getting drunk on on every single import beer on tap the this is the place for you. read more

This place is great if you want a down to earth, small town feel. Plus the burgers are great for being so cheap. It is an easy quick meal that tastes good and won't hurt your bank account! read more

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Food rating: very good Service rating: very good Atmosphere: great* Price: great Will I come back: yes Rating out of 10: 8 *Yeah it's kind of a dive but that gives it character It certainly doesn't look like much but this is a fun place to hang out, play darts, listen to good music on the jukebox, and drink beer. They also have surprisingly good food, the burger basket in particular is quite good and you can't beat the price. read more

You cannot beat the $2 burger and fries basket with a drink. Easy for two people to eat and drink for under $10. The burgers are pub quality and they have typical freezer food for appetizers. Their drinks are the cheapest in uptown and get you just a drunk as anywhere else. Drink safely. read more

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The only good thing about this place is it's drinks... That's it. Actually, I hear the burger baskets are good. But I'm'a vegetarian, so I don't eat the burger baskets. At night, I enjoy spending my time there with a few beers. The pitchers are cheap and the beer is cold. I love it! They actually have a great import list and actually one of those "import cards." The reason I give it a "2 star" rating is because of the day time attitude there. I've bought a couple burger baskets for my girlfriend there while I drink import beers. And I've noted to "terrible bar smell" while there during the day. If you ever try to use the bathroom, you'll know you're in hell. The bar is also a "towny" place and as a Chicago-land native, I've met some pretty interesting people. I love the bar and I love the food (the fries are AMAZING!) but the quality of the building, the cleanliness and the bathrooms are the only problems I have. read more

Brewe Ha's would get 5 stars if they kept Cream, or Half n Half stocked! I like me a white russian from time to time, damn it. Several times I've ordered one, and 'no cream' is the response. Other than that, you can have cheap beer. Their specials are actually worth taking advantage of. None of this, $5Bomb night b.s. They have real, actual, deals. Like $2 Imports, $1.75 22oz Draughts, you know, stuff like that. Burgers are good. They've done some things to the place to, like the patio as of recently. You can drink and smoke at the same time....how bout that. Darts, jukebox, TVs. It's a bar bar. 4stars, get some halfnhalf in your cooler, i'll give ya 5 read more

Best bar in uptown normal. Cheap drinks, great burger basket, friendly staff that's easy to get along with. Not a crazy college bar, but you do get kids that come and hang with the regulars. Highly recommended to visit anytime you're in the BloNo area! read more

Cheap food with great taste, cheap beer, and great atmosphere. It is kind of small but it does the job. I had the double cheeseburger meal with fries and drink for only $5. Fantastic deal! read more

I would not even rate this bar a 1 because they would not let anyone in even thought they were order capacity when the fire marshal showed up! Then we all stood in the rain after over 20 people left!!!!!! Stupid if it is one out one in they should have not done that! read more

Big fan of this place. Run-down building, but it gives it character. Service is always quick for drinks and it's crazy cheap. You can literally get a 20oz draft for $1.75. Lots of memories here. Great atmosphere, a great mix of locals and college students. read more

Brewe-Ha's is simply the place to go if you are not looking to spend a lot of money. If you go to Illinois State you know that you cannot beat the prices. $2 burger baskets basically all week that come with fries. 20 oz. draft beers for $2 as well. You could have dinner and a few beers at Brewe-Ha's for under $10 easily. read more

I went to Brewe-Ha's for the first time in January and I have been back over a dozen times. I mainly go for the food because on weekdays they have a double cheeseburger, fries and a drink for only 3.50 which is amazing and it tastes good too. They only accept cash and since it is a bar I always tip well because I feel awkward not getting a beer. The only reason I give it 4 stars is because you have a 50% chance of getting a good server. But it is good food especially for the price. read more

My hunger lead me on a journey to Brewe-Ha's to enjoy a premium meal. When I arrived, I was greeted with a plethora of people but not too much as to feel congested. I ordered a deluxe double burger basket with both cheeses and all toppings. My stomach rumbled as I waited nearly a half hour until the food had finally be delivered. Much to my surprise I was presented with a burger with nothing on it. You could say I was quite appalled! I went to return it and see if they would fix the problem which they responded with criticism and doubt. I was bestowed upon a replacement in which upon further investigation had zero toppings on it. I've enjoyed experiences here at Brewe-Ha's before but this endeavor was a failure. read more

You know what sucks? Waiting 30 minutes for your food only for it to arrive wrong, and then when you ask for your correct meal, the waitress doesn't believe you when you say what you actually ordered. Bunk as hell read more

Kimber honestly may be the greatest server/bartender I've ever seen. The place can be fully packed and she is still on the ball, every time. Perfectly timed service, she noticed my beer was low before I even did! And even remembered my orange slice each time! As a fellow server/bartender, I admire Kimber's work ethic, performance and attitude. Girl deserves a raise!!!! read more

My go to bar in Normal. Not over flooded with college students like Pub, but still a fun place to go out. The bartenders here are personable and as nice as can be. Burger basket is cheap and is absolutely fantastic. read more

Ah, college. The days of finding the cheapest beer in town. At times I miss it, and most of the other times I have not a single desire to go back to my old ways. Brewe-Ha's was always the place I went for all the above reasons. Great ambience, drink specials, and awesome bartenders. read more