Ok, so the prices aren't bad... the place is clean... and it's in a "Shopping Center" (some might…read morecall it a strip mall), so if you feel like walking a few feet for something sweet, there's a Dairy Queen just a few feet away. I suppose these could be listed as positive qualities. In general, there's nothing that makes this bar unique and there's a definite generic feel to the beer signs and brewery schwag used to decorate the place. The lighting is too bright for a bar. You want your bar to be a little dark when you're drinking with friends and listening to a band on a Saturday night. Mulligan's lighting was slightly brighter than the dining room of your average Applebee's. All of that could be forgiven if you're able to enjoy doing what you come to a bar to do... drink. I was there Saturday with a group of friends... a group of friends who like to drink. We got there just as the band was about to start playing, went up to the bar to get our first round, and waited... and waited... The band finished their first 3 songs before the bartender finally took our order. The drinks came to about $14. We gave her a $20... she never came back with the change. Assuming that we wanted to give her a 40% tip after having to wait so long was a bit presumptuous. But whatever... we didn't make a big deal about it. Just to clarify - the bar was not that busy and there were 2 bartenders ignoring us. (When another friend paid for a few drinks with a $100 bill, she said, "Do you need change back?" Really?) We went back up for the next round, and again... we waited... and waited... Finally, my friend walked up to a waitress at the wait stand and asked her if she could get us 3 beers. She was super sweet - got our beers - and she got a nice tip. Back a the bar again later, we waited and waited again... finally, when my friend actually waved his arms to get the bartender's attention... she acted startled to see us there. It was as if we had materialized out of thin air and she couldn't believe her eyes! Seriously? As I said before, the overall mediocrity of the bar could totally be overlooked if they compensated with a great staff. The single cocktail waitress and the bar-back were the most attentive members of the staff - they were actually pretty great. But I was there with a group of people who LIKE TO DRINK... yet we all walked out at the end of the night completely sober simply because it took so frustratingly long to order each round. On the plus side, we walked out with a lot more cash in our pockets since we weren't able to spend it at the bar.

I haven't been YET, but hopefully soon ! Best of luck to you Mike and family for taking over…read moreMulligans ! :-)

Great service. Always friendly. Awesome selection. Overtime I want something new, or old favorites,…read morethis is the place to go.

Everett's Liquor store sent all of their customers a message: They would be selling all of their…read moreallocated bourbon on Jan 15, 2022. They invited us to wait in line in order "to conduct the largest one-day sale of premium, highly allocated whiskies the Stateline has ever seen". They promised to release prices and quantities 24 hours before the event. To get clarification, I personally called the store, asking about the pricing ahead of time. The woman personally assured me that "they are very close to MSRP prices" and "we do not price gouge here". So, I canceled my Friday night plans, got together with multiple buddies to wait in line overnight. Some people had already been in line in the below-freezing temperatures for 18 hours when Everett's store released the true list: The full list is attached below. They listed certain bottles over 10x MSRP. A bottle with an MSRP of $49.99 was listed as $500. Each bottle was 3-10x the price that people who were waiting in line expected based on the conversation with the shop. While retailers have the right to charge whatever they would like, they certainly do not have the right to mislead their customers to wait in line for something that can be found cheaper somewhere else. This was misleading, falsely-advertised price gouging. Over 100 people have complained on their Facebook page, and the manager Matt has been nothing but rude leaving comments like this is somehow the fault of his customers. Price examples: Weller CYPB - MSRP $50 - Priced $499 Caribou Crossing - MSRP $50 - Priced $149.99 J Daniels Coy Hill - MSRP $70 - Priced $299.99 Mister Sam - MSRP $250 - Priced $1,999.99

Most rural beer enthusiasts would kill to get such a high quality local store. My FIL lives south…read moreof Marengo and I always stop by when in town to grab a few Three Floyds and other upper Midwest products. Always a trip highlight.

Great selection of micro brewery beers since expanding.read more

Owner and his wife are really nice. Great beer and wine selection. Not a price gauger like some…read moreplaces.

Amazing service! Just tonight, after sadly being told they were out of a limited release beer, a…read morevery nice employee (didn't catch his name!) called me back and said he found a case hiding in the back! Not the kind of service I would expect from a liquor store I don't even frequent very often so I was pleasantly surprised. They do have a big selection of craft beers so even if they don't have what you want, it's impossible to leave empty handed.

Cute little spot that I discovered from other Yelpers! Even some of my local Rockford peeps had not…read moreheard of this gem. Looking at other postings, it appears that they change cocktails regularly which is fun. I tried one of their vodka cocktails and it was tasty. Cocktails are priced between $10-$14. I asked to sample their other vodka prior to purchasing a bottle to go. At time of review they had a dill pickle vodka (surprisingly tasty!, good for bloody marys) and a horseradish vodka (not a fan) Service was super friendly. They also have some non-alcoholic options. It was a little dark coming up the drive at night. I will definitely return.

A pleasant surprise located in the countryside of Rockford. It is a distillery that also grows…read morefruits and vegetables on the farm , which are used in their bourbon, whiskey and rums. The dirt road to the distillery is a bit misleading , not sure where it will lead, until you see the barn, lights, an outdoor stage and chairs. I had the There is No Crying in Baseball - Vodka, Peach Tea and Lemonade, it was so good. My husband had the classic Old Fashioned. The band New Shoes provided entertainment while we sat outside. The bartender was personable and patient, while we decided which cocktail to select. They do offer food with many of the ingredients grown on the premises. This was such a pleasant surprise and would definately return.

Geneva Liquors may be small and a bit crowded, but it's packed with charm, personality, and a…read moresurprisingly wide selection. The owner is a standout--incredibly friendly, interesting to talk to, and he brings a personal touch that's rare to find these days. He remembers his regular customers and has fascinating stories from his time living in Asia. It's the kind of place where you feel like more than just another transaction. The store offers a large variety of liquors and beers, with something for just about every taste. There's also a fair selection of non-alcoholic beers--a thoughtful inclusion we really appreciate, though we'd love to see even more variety in that category as demand continues to grow. The wine selection isn't exotic, but it's clearly curated with the local customer in mind. You'll find quality bottles at fair prices--perfect for everyday sipping or easy gifting. Geneva Liquors is a great example of what a neighborhood liquor store should be: clean, welcoming, well-stocked, and run by someone who truly cares about the community. We're glad to support it--and we'll definitely be back.

Really nice owners and this place is PACKED with anything you need! Beer, wine, spirits, seltzers…read moreand one variety pack of JuneShine Hard Kombucha. I live in San Diego where JuneShine is based and have a hard time finding it outside of California, I was so excited to find it here - hopefully if it becomes a top seller it will make its way to the cooler as right now it's on the reg shelf. I'll be back soon on my next visit!

We had a warm welcome upon entering. Waitress was quick to bring a paper menu and came back right…read moreaway to take the drink order Our beer choices were Whitney a vanilla cream ale with an ABV of 5.4% and Zero fret and NEIPA with an ABV of 6.9% both are absolutely delicious! We have been in before but I don't remember the beer being so good! We will be back!

Checked out this local brewery in Rockford recently and had some good stuff while chilling. It's a…read moresmall place but the beer has big taste. Urban Forest is located in a shopping center on Riverside, along with the popular pho place and whatever. Here it's mostly about beers. They also have fun things like trivia and live music. Beers are the main thing to get. It's really just a small taproom with not a whole lot of room. There's a patio that alleviates the crowds for summer. Menu isn't big but there's variety to choose from. Okay prices considering it's local and the quality. It's about $6 for a pint. That's about average for a small craft brewery like this. Best one we had was the Time & Materials. This is an oatmeal stout that has chocolate notes and layers of coffee and roast. Maybe there's chips for $1, but you can also bring food. There's a few restaurants in the plaza to make an order. Have a great time with some beers. It's a great visit after eating in the same plaza or bringing something here. There's fun stuff like music and trivia.

A great wine place in Rockford? YES!…read more Free wine tastings, knowledgeable staff, and everything a true wino would need! Great selection of wines, both red and white. Have cheaper selections under $15 which is always good - and also have a more expensive collection. Have great gifts too!

Great wine selection and super friendly staff. I'm looking forward to getting my first wine club…read moreselection